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Zaphod
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:27 am |
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Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:50 pm Posts: 38 Location: Regina
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Hi all, Just registered on the site. I was a member of SDSC back when it first started, I think? I sold my KLR to buy a sport tourer, which I still love ( Honda ST1300) but always missed the DS part of my life. Anyway, this July I was able to scrape some money together to buy an 01 DR650 here in Regina. I struggled a bit with the choice between the DR or another KLR but the lighter weight and slightly better off road ability of the DR offset the longer range of the KLR. I still have not so fond memories of pulling the Killer out of a mud puddle! My bike has a lot more history than I do. It's been to Alaska and has been extensively farkled with some very nice bits. I suspect that it is far more capable than I am! So here I am, pretty much a newbie but looking forward to getting out with you, especially in the Regina area.
Zaphod.
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Intrepid
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:08 am |
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Joined: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:28 pm Posts: 1107
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Welcome back!
_________________ "When in doubt...ride it out!" 2012 KTM 500 exc 2006 Suzuki Dr-Z400s 1990 Honda ST1100 1974 Honda Trail 90
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Zaphod
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:58 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:50 pm Posts: 38 Location: Regina
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Thanks. Good to be back and looking forward to meeting some of the Local riders. I have to be in Saskatoon pretty much weekly so am giving some thought to how I can bring the DR with me.
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invariant
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:40 am |
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Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:36 pm Posts: 1613 Location: Saskatoon
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Welcome back Zaphod... did we ride together on one of the early Saskatoon/Regina rides a few years back?
_________________ 2015 KTM 500 EXC 2008 KTM 990 Adventure S
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Zaphod
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:00 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:50 pm Posts: 38 Location: Regina
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Yes we did. At the time I was the only Regina rider, and a pretty crap one at that ! Im looking forward to !meeting you all again.
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invariant
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:50 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:36 pm Posts: 1613 Location: Saskatoon
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Cool, I think I remember that... it was at least 5 years ago. Were you riding a green KLR?
_________________ 2015 KTM 500 EXC 2008 KTM 990 Adventure S
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Zaphod
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:52 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:50 pm Posts: 38 Location: Regina
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Yep. Did a trade for a mint ZR7-S. Rode it for a couple of years then bought the ST13. I was in Saskatoon today, picked up a pair of alpinestars at Rec Supply. Going to try and get out this weekend and get them dirty. Heading out to Calgary on Thursday, meeting a couple of friends then blasting down to Eureka,MT on the ST. There's some great sport riding around the area and the Silverado motel in Eureka is cheap enough with a great bar and restaurant. It will probably be the last trip on the ST for the year but I hope to push the season with the DR. I have a trailer and a good truck so will drive to ride if necessary. My wife and I were in Rapid City over the May long weekend and saw four guys with DRZ's? From SK. I can definitely see that in my future!
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Mobokitty
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:41 pm |
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Joined: Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:21 pm Posts: 26
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Hi I am Mobokitty, Baroque_Ja's wife. He says I can't come camping unless I have a profile here.
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Intrepid
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 3:14 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:28 pm Posts: 1107
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Haha Hi Mobokitty, he's right you know;) glad to see you joined the forum. It should be a great weekend! See you there!
_________________ "When in doubt...ride it out!" 2012 KTM 500 exc 2006 Suzuki Dr-Z400s 1990 Honda ST1100 1974 Honda Trail 90
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invariant
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:52 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:36 pm Posts: 1613 Location: Saskatoon
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Welcome Mobokitty! Glad Baroque_ja convinced you to join... I'll bring you some stickers
_________________ 2015 KTM 500 EXC 2008 KTM 990 Adventure S
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