Recent content by stephlal

If I waited for someone to ride with on my DS I'd ride a faction of what I ride, that's just the reality of matching schedule and availability. If you ride solo there is absolutely a higher risk, I do it, but have my limits. It doesn't matter how prepared you are, worst case scenario's do play...

With the recent announcement of COVID restrictions being lifted a few events are being re-worked to happen in person. New dates are being finalized this week and will be posted here by end of week; https://bma1.ca/events/

Hi - I sent an e-mail to our board members, stand-by :)

Insurance costs I can't help much. Call and get quotes would be my recommendation. I know Quebec tends to be slightly cheaper on insurance for anything with a VIN number, but you pay a premium on license sticker renewals. As for what is best, depends what you like to ride. I'm not a slab rider...

Calabogie riffle hunting for Moose shifted a week earlier than usual this year Moose Oct 18-24 Deer Nov 1-14 Quebec FQMHR Hwy 309 area & Papineau-Labelle Moose Sep 25-Oct 3 & Oct 23-27 Deer Oct 16-20 & Nov 6-21

Quebec FQMHR pass / trail system Explore Papineau-Labelle wildlife reserve for free, fantastic terrain The Pontiac trail system isn't on FQMHR, but is on FQCQ - most trails are crown or unmaintained roads, multi use and doesn't require a pass Every Zec in Quebec is a playground; I've only played...

Papineau-Labelle ride Saturday - 9:30am leave from ferry parking lot QC side https://goo.gl/maps/XzgWBvxsXpcyAvMVA - 300 km loop - all gravel / unmaintained roads / high flow 2 track, no gnar - you need 240 km's range, only gas stop on the loop is at 80 km's in - no fqmhr pass needed. Pack...

Going around is the only option. You can only cross the Madawaska at mountain chute road

Same, I use this stuff; https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-extreme-pressure-gear-oil-80w90-946-ml-0280239p.html on both bikes. 2 seasons and it's been great so far.

The county was actively using the quarry today by the mini pine trail (highfalls parking lot) with 3 dump trucks and a loader. The back wall of the quarry moved back at least 5' and has eaten up the mini pine trail that comes out of the woods into the quarry for a short bit in the sand (blue...

Shinko 244 - SOLD 1500 km's - TKC80 140/80-18 70R TT- 50$ 1500 km's - TKC80 90/90 21 - 40$

Canada Day ride, Thursday July 1st; 9:30 kickstands up; meetup QC ferry parking lot https://goo.gl/maps/nSZ81Q6q6zcPkdPR6; big papineau-labelle loop all gravel / old gravel / 2 track roads with washouts, NO FQMHR trails = no pass needed, fast paced ride; 400+/- km's day. Back by 5'ish If you...

I discovered 3D printing over the winter and wanted to share with the community. Had a buddy print the following; https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4593859 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4635345 One fixed the throttle slop on my 690, the other fixed a broken buckle on my leatt knee guards...

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-Seat foam shave will get you 1" -Lighten the pre-load on the rear spring and move up the forks in the clamps will get you another 1" - geometry might be slightly affected, sag it -Rear shock spacer - really cheap, but you have to take the shock apart to get it in there - if you are handy in the...