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  1. machinehead

    Fork oil

    I see those are the old wheels in the photo . They kept going flat so I replaced them with solid rubber ones same dimensions I think they’re 10 inch . No issues after that .
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    Fork oil

    i,m a machinist by trade and can be frugal at times , so built my own wheel kit . The wheels are solid rubber (no tube or air ) from Princess Auto . I cant recall exact price , but thinking Around $10 each on a sale. I think the hand knobs were from there as well .
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    Fork oil

    Springs are not a game changer, but do help if you are heavier all geared up . It it wasn’t hard to use up the full 12” , with the stock springs . FYI - https://www.cannonracecraft.com/ if your upgrade situation changes . Others will chime in if they had any success with different weight...
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    Fork oil

    Just changed my Kayaba forks with 5w oil which is the stock weight. i use mineral based oils , synthetic, blah blah ........ I bleed it out every season anyway . New seals and bushings as well this time . Installed heavier springs in a couple of years ago , which helped immensely .
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    NE BC riding vs blue river/mcbride?

    Forecast is for above average snowfall in the Rockies, Southern Alberta and BC Interior, this season. Fill your tanks.
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    Saying Goodbye....

    B Way to go Curtis , you will love the smooth ride, quietness, and fuel economy , what ever the front grill says on it . Post pics, when it gets to your driveway .
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    Trans Mountain Pipeline and Valemount

    Yes it’s going to be busy in Valemount for a few years that’s why the camp on Whiskey Fill Road . Not enough hotel space year round . My sister bought a place in ”Fowerland” and has rented it to a European geologist for up to 2 years. He requested his family come over and live in Vale for the...
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    moving residential gas line

    That had escalation all over it !
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    Best Starter bikes?

    You can't go wrong with the Yamaha PW50 , any year as they basically remained unchanged . However this may be small for your big brute 8 year old. Nice to learn gas and brake without a clutch for beginners, then progress to the manual clutched bikes.
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    MSRP vs final price

    Wow ! That sure is lack of depreciation . Nicely done .
  11. machinehead

    My experience with the Tesla Model 3

    So with all this technology, you can duct tape a water bottle to steering wheel , to fool the Auto Pilot ?
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    Random Pictures Thread

    Whisky, Tango , FFS learn how to drive .
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    Moto Adventure

    Love that single track !
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    Sled deck on 1/2 ton?

    He's got the towing brake lights installed, so he is good.
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    GM trucks ?

    Just like a girlfriend would say: Nice rod, bends a little to the right.
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    Pictures of the Cheesiest Chit ever!!!

    You could summon Batman with a cheap headlight stencil !
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    Humorous Video Thread

    The roads must be straight in the Outback ! Hope all is good in Dids. Ask your wife if she wants to go for a Manhatten !
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    Humorous Video Thread

    I have seen a B train, this must be an F train. https://youtu.be/w7R3HSNIFBk
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    Thermobob question

    I have had a 2015 Timbersled kit on for the past 4 seasons. You can never have enough HP on a snowbike. This Husky is the 2012 Italian made version, prior to the Austrian buyout. The motor displacement is 488 cc's, not sure why the were badged 511. So probably not much notice from a 450 cc...
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    Thermobob question

    Thanks, will just leave the thermostat in , hopefully no overheats when stuck in in a mud hole , with no forward momentum !
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