too much
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518 was pretty bad a week ago, to the point that I decided to skip it moving forward untill I'll hear it was repaired. It's broken badly particularly on the tighter turns
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Summer Solstice Route - Muskoka, Algonquin, Calabogie
- Thread starter shanekingsley
- Start date
Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully it's smooth like glass when it's done.518 was pretty bad a week ago, to the point that I decided to skip it moving forward untill I'll hear it was repaired. It's broken badly particularly on the tighter turns
Mad Mike
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Looks like a good run
It’s a bit long for me. If I cut the SubCalabogie circle route east of Winlo I could probably do it. Any one in for an abridged version?
Saturday June 20
But @shanekingsley might do it on Friday instead.
But @shanekingsley might do it on Friday instead.
Yeah right now it's really looking like Saturday will be an awesome day for riding.
what's the distance on that ?
not sure where Winlo is ??
- I'd be happy with a 6-700 km portion of Shanes marathon which would be a good test of my arm.
I'm still going to try for Pickle Lake perhaps the Thursday before the long weekend. the 26th for 6 days
It's right next to Wilno Ontario. 10 kms easy of Barry's Bay.
Make sure to brush up on your Polish when visiting.
First/oldest settlement of Polish people in Canada.
Wilno, Ontario - Wikipedia
@MacDoc
I will be doing the trip with Shane but not the full thing.
I am thinking something along the 800kms range. A friend of mine is also coming along and it might turn into a shorter ride.
We will see how things go as we ride.
Maybe something like this.
Ride is on Saturday for sure now - weather looks to be awesome for a day of riding and fingers crossed the heat wave doesn't bring thunderstorms.
Macdoc, if you want to join then let me know and you can cut out when you feel like it. Early start though!
Macdoc, if you want to join then let me know and you can cut out when you feel like it. Early start though!
I'll send you a message.
malamute62
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Was just looking at Corbin seats for my 2018 Vstrom 650 - do you mind me asking which seat you went with
First off - nice bike.
In the past, I've always had the harder Corbin's and always been really happy with them on a variety of bikes. I've always managed to find them as newer used seats for around $200-$300. I think I've always had the ones called the dual canyon, but it seems there are some differences in finish between them. The one I just put on has some slight ribs in it and is really plush compared to all the others I've had. The one I had on just before it was harder and completely smooth, but I was still able to do ride 12hr days over and over without issue. See pics below - 1st is the old seat, and 2nd is the new seat.
I've only put on about 2k on the new seat and it's surprisingly more comfy than I expected and still really good for moving around when cornering. It does feel a touch wider at the inner thigh, so it changes ability to flat foot the ground vs the older seat which was more rounded near the lower front. My only dislike about these seats is that with constant sliding around on the seat with abrasive textile, the stitching near the crotch of the seat tends to fray after around 100k of aggressive use. If that area could be smooth with no stitching then problem solved.
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I had the Terry Adcox seat on mine and that worked well. I tried a RDL but it made the bike too tall for me. Tried the Corbin Canyon and did not work for me - wanted a Sargent which I think really has the tech down.
Considering a Shad Comfort seat for the CBF1000. There are lots of used seats floating through the Vstrom community ....zilch in the CBF as never in the US and not enough in Canada. It's a temp bike anyways....must....not....splurge. ?
Considering a Shad Comfort seat for the CBF1000. There are lots of used seats floating through the Vstrom community ....zilch in the CBF as never in the US and not enough in Canada. It's a temp bike anyways....must....not....splurge. ?
malamute62
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Love the decal on the bike there. canyon dual sport is exactly the seat i was looking at. Thanks for the good info and advice.First off - nice bike.
In the past, I've always had the harder Corbin's and always been really happy with them on a variety of bikes. I've always managed to find them as newer used seats for around $200-$300. I think I've always had the ones called the dual canyon, but it seems there are some differences in finish between them. The one I just put on has some slight ribs in it and is really plush compared to all the others I've had. The one I had on just before it was harder and completely smooth, but I was still able to do ride 12hr days over and over without issue. See pics below - 1st is the old seat, and 2nd is the new seat.
I've only put on about 2k on the new seat and it's surprisingly more comfy than I expected and still really good for moving around when cornering. It does feel a touch wider at the inner thigh, so it changes ability to flat foot the ground vs the older seat which was more rounded near the lower front. My only dislike about these seats is that with constant sliding around on the seat with abrasive textile, the stitching near the crotch of the seat tends to fray after around 100k of aggressive use. If that area could be smooth with no stitching then problem solved.
Great seat, had one on my previous bike (BMW F800r) but it was prior to them having the pleated surface. It was their black carbon leather seat so I would slide around initially until I got used to it.
Must have put 60k on that seat and looked almost new when I sold it.
The seat must have added 10 lbs to the bike.
Must have put 60k on that seat and looked almost new when I sold it.
The seat must have added 10 lbs to the bike.
I hate you all...I want to go too but am stuck out west! Good luck on the ride and be safe. Looking forward to an update.
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