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Nova Scotia Ride - Almost

Started by Canadian FJR , Sep 11 2011 10:45 AM

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#1 Canadian FJR

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 10:45 AM

A few of us Nova Scotia riders decided it would be a great day for a little run on some of Nova Scotia's back roads. Since I'm still waiting for a rear tire for the FJR I decided to take my trusty old KLR. Once we met in Truro for coffee I told the boys to take it easy on me since I was down 3 cylinders and 100 hp.

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Just before leaving I found that two of the chain rollers were cracked. One of the fine riders that I was traveling with figured it was fine and said just ride it...........

I decided to head towards home and at least show these two other yahoos a few nice twisties. Once we hit Pictou County we parted ways.

I'm thinking it was a wise decision for me not to tag along.

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I also discovered this.

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There appears to be a few teeth missing. :huh:

Fun ride while it lasted. Maybe next time I'll get to finish.

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 11:30 AM

One of the fine riders that I was traveling with figured it was fine and said just ride it...........

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That would have been the one on the right (?)

Bummer about your ride. Perhaps the Cabot Trail with the Leaf-Peepers !?

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#3 beemerdons

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 12:51 PM

Uh Scott, as a fellow KLR Owner I thought I might share this with you. This is called a KLR Maintenance Schedule. I realize that you've never seen this document before!

http://klr6500.tripo...intschedule.jpg

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#4 Canadian FJR

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 02:47 PM

That sounds like a great idea..............I think I just may do that in the morning.

Thanks for the info old wise one.

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#5 beemerdons

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 03:05 PM

That sounds like a great idea..............I think I just may do that in the morning.

Thanks for the info old wise one.

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