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The chain lube was a second can when I would run out. The tire was a bit hopeful in how long it would last.

I had a crazy Saturday. Stopped by Calgary to get can of chain lube. 1 hour later noticed back tire is done, changed it at another shop but it set me back 3-4 hours. Getting back on road and riding to Banff was fine, 3 showers and dry outs. Then came the downpour, close by lightning, winds...

I think I'm battling with the full faced helmet. Right now riding is like being in the Caribbeans speed boat with cool wind rushing in. Except helmet. Touring windshield would really help with keeping visor open.

I'm about to hit the road again. It's only 22 now but 30+ afternoon. I should've left earlier but sleep. Feeling much better. Going to hit Banff, which is only 30 at highest with showers. May be first time showers are very welcomed while riding. Already got 1L of water in me, but not sure how I...

I feel like if I paid enough, and online searched, I can get one FedExd from States. But kijiji is a good idea. It's a small town here (Medicine Hat) but they have a small mall, so I can probably find some Gatorade.

I actually only stopped for an hour. I don't have heated gear and now feel unnecessarily suffering because I don't have a touring windshield. I'm out of luck finding one instock for the fz6. Already called a shop in Calgary. Will buy one for sure.

Today been so far the worst. Left first town in Saskatchewan (18 degrees and cloudy) but by Welcome to Alberta sign had to pull over due to heat exhaustion. Checked the weather, heat warning. First time that it happened so was not expecting it. Cooling off in Timmies at Medicine Hat, and already...

Exhaustion set in at 550km today. Didn't even want to pass a truck going 110. It's ok, there was a speed watching cop sitting top of hill. I'm glad it warmed up cause 9 last overnight...

Well there were some minor glitches, some mean clouds followed me around and rained, but I'm 200km away from thunder bay now, started today. Tomorrow crossing provinces and need to breeze by Manitoba.

He’s not a mammal but thanks. out of curiosity, should I be worried about gas stations availability ? My tank maybe will last 280km. I understand travelling very late may not be an option then.

Lol that's actually pretty funny. I needed the laugh. I only brought it up to say that I'm always preparing for the worst in food options during time away from home. There's slight problems with pet boardings, and work pushing back vacation by a week. It looks like pet boarding here is also...

Thanks for feedback. I actually don't own a tent and never camped, and always used motels in touring because after long days I like a warm shower and a bed. Plus charging all my electronics. 1000km days are fine. I'll probably want to get to the west as fast as possible anyways. I used...

Hey guys, I have a potential 2 weeks vacation coming up in a week, and considering doing a cross country trip to visit brother in BC. Anyone done/doing same, and has some feedback or suggestions. I have done 2 Vancouver to Toronto one way trips but through States. Alberta and BC don't...

Yickes, this post answers my cost question fast. Guess it's sadly back to the Flix bus across Europe next year.

Been using CBI for years, but their cut hours usually don't work with my schedule anymore. Anyone has recommendation for another service that has longer open hours? Or used something like a box pickup setup? (http://247parcel.com) I'll probably still continue using cbi as I occasionally order...

Hey guys, I got an easylock saddle bag that was damaged in a slide a while back. I took it to my usual zipper repair person but he couldn't fix the zipper, and said he can't change it either because of the materials around. Any ideas where i can fix it in TO? I need bigger sized bags for touring...

Long story short, I need to get to Long Island area this weekend (Jones Beach theater) and would prefer to take the bike. Unless it's extreme downpour write off, so I'll drive. Quickest route is via NYC but I'm not sure how much toll fees I'll be paying for the route other than first $15 tunnel...

Not sure which forum this should fall under, but I'm looking into purchasing insurance travel packages for the year, instead of single trips, that's more coverage then just medical. Something that will cover States bike trips for medical purposes, but also trip cancellation/interruption, and...

So on Sunday a guy pushed my bike (according to cops he's crazy) it fell and got some scratches. My first thought was small claims court to get a lean in case he'll get money. I don't want to raise my own rate for something I didn't do. Though folks keep telling me to call insurance first. I'm...

PM if anyone has one kicking around they don't need.