Kootenay Riders

[bubba zanetti]

Nothing resembling riding conditions this morning. Temps on my weather station are -13 and with the wind -19. Ouch.

Still we can discuss all things motorcycling and make plans for the coming riding season. Nice to be back home at ST.N !!

[alphabet man]

Nothing resembling riding conditions this morning. Temps on my weather station are -13 and with the wind -19. Ouch.
 
Still we can discuss all things motorcycling and make plans for the coming riding season. Nice to be back home at ST.N !!
 
 
 

How about a 2nd Borstch Burn and BBQ, would anyone be intersted in doing this again with some minor changes to the route. Liz and I really enjoyed haveing you guys at the lake and would like to do something for the group again next year
 David

[GetFuzzy]

Be careful for what you wish for. This may be the start of an annual event that you will be hosting. I may even try navigating your driveway on a motorcycle for the next one!:p How are things shaping up for the Calgary Motorcycle show? Have a buddy that is interested in going as well. I will get in touch with bubba to iron out the details and either he or I will let you know.

[bubba zanetti]

Sounds like we need two new threads ....

Kootenay Borscht, Burn and BBQ 2007

Calgary Bike Show

[bubba zanetti]

Clearly some kind of pre Christmas Kootenay Riders extravaganza is in order .... EH ???

..... I have motorcyle movies and a small big screen tv .... no plasma though. And ... I make a mean margurita .... and have some single malt that kicks butt.

So snow bound fools .... you up for some xmass cheer and some loud mc flics ?

[GetFuzzy]

Sounds like fun. Could do with some excitement (that's right, I need to get a life).

[bubba zanetti]

Sounds like fun. Could do with some excitement (that's right, I need to get a life).

Be careful what you ask for .... I just got a quote for booking the Element .... LOL ....

[Kootenanny]

The Element?  Hmmm...I dunno, I ain't never been there, but somehow I doubt I'm missing much (not really my kinda place).  

A night at Bubba's with a beer and some bike flicks, though...

[alphabet man]

The Element?  Hmmm...I dunno, I ain't never been there, but somehow I doubt I'm missing much (not really my kinda place).  

A night at Bubba's with a beer and some bike flicks, though...

 Yah old fuddy duddy

[bubba zanetti]

The Element?  Hmmm...I dunno, I ain't never been there, but somehow I doubt I'm missing much (not really my kinda place).  

A night at Bubba's with a beer and some bike flicks, though...

Hot chicks and kool licks man ... we could party all night , try every shooter in the house, stumble out and throw up on Columbia Ave and then head back in for more. I would start screaming ... " Play Slow Motion Rider" ... after yelling that about twenty times the bouncer would come up and say ... "What The Frick is Slow Motion Rider?" ... in my bleary eyed state I would respond. " You know ... it's a classic ... and sing ... "Slow Motion Riider ... The Elevator Guy ...."  as the bouncer still looked perplexed  I would do my best air guitar and chant ... Duh Duh Duh ... Duh Duh Da Da  ... Duh Duh Duh ... Da Da .....  you know that Deep Purple song? "

Then we would stumble out and go for Pizza at Panagogopolis and ... er ...

Ok ... gotcha .... fuddy duddy's r us ....

[Kootenanny]

Yah old fuddy duddy

And damn proud of it!!!:D

[bubba zanetti]

And damn proud of it!!!:D

Clearly we won't sharing our single malt with YOU !!!!

[alphabet man]

I believe in one thing, "terminal adolescence" so I will be there for you BUbba
there's lots of time to rest when your dead

[Kootenanny]

Clearly we won't sharing our single malt with YOU !!!!

Hmmm...single malt IS an old fuddy-duddy's drink.  Terminal obsolescents--excuse me, adolescents--drink cheap beer!  

[bubba zanetti]

So much to do, there's plenty on the farm
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Saturday night I like to raise a little harm
I'll sleep when I'm dead

I'm drinking heartbreak motor oil and Bombay gin
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Straight from the bottle, twisted again
I'll sleep when I'm dead

Well, I take this medicine as prescribed
I'll sleep when I'm dead
It don't matter if I get a little tired
I'll sleep when I'm dead

I've got a .38 special up on the shelf
I'll sleep when I'm dead
If I start acting stupid
I'll shoot myself
I'll sleep when I'm dead

So much to do, there's plenty on the farm
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Saturday night I like to raise a little harm
I'll sleep when I'm dead

[Kootenanny]

Hmmm...Warren Zevon's an old fuddy-duddy's musician, dontcha think?  Must be why I listen to him...

[bubba zanetti]

Yawn ... looks out window at snow ... scratches belly ... farts .... goes back to couch.

First official day of cabin feaver ....  

[bubba zanetti]

I have it on good authority (Environment Canada  ) that this Saturday is the big change in weather. I see forecasts through the East and West Kootenay of highs near 10C. Now if we could just have some good rain in that time I think we will see the prospect of riding  just around the corner.  Daylight savings starts on Mar 11 and I am looking forward to the longer afternoons ... ahhh !!!  

Can ya give me a little end of winter dance??  


Will hump legs for sun ...  

[Kootenanny]

Now if we could just have some good rain in that time...

Uh...I plan to be skiing Saturday.  Skiing in the rain is not fun.  Let's just let the sun do the work, OK?

[bubba zanetti]

Rode Pass Creek Road to South Slocan and then up the Bombi and back today. Sand everywhere especially the corners on Pass Creek Rd. But oh what a lovely day 20C in my backyard today. I am sick as a dog but had a great ride !!  

Official weather ....

[Kootenanny]

I was out today as well, saw a lot of bikes...but I wasn't riding, but instead driving the "gravel-resistant" Spitfire!  

A few days work, and the car now has working headlights, turn signals to both sides, hood latches that stay latched (well, on the passenger side anyway), I can turn off the heater and adjust the air, etc.  I really wanted to modify something, so I installed a chrome air cleaner off a Harley...

Interestingly enough, I get more comments (far more) and positive reaction to the Spitfire than I've ever gotten on any bike.  Not that I care about comments, but I do notice...

I'll plate the bike by the end of the month, I'd like the roads to be clear of gravel and the passes clear of snow first...meanwhile, I have the little British car...

[gordsboyroy]

I didn't see you Bubba. I did the Nancy Greene (damn cold), swung over to the Bombi and then up to New Denver before heading home. I tried to talk my riding partner into doing the full loop but they don't like the New Denver to Kaslo road (go figure  ) and thought there'd be too much gravel anyway.
Only two bad spots were picking up a drywall screw through the rear (thanx to Kootenay Sleds & $330 I was soon back on the road) and then the radar detector died at New Denver. Have seen lots of constabulary the last few days so just meandered back to Nelson.
Maybe I'll catch you next time. Feel better.

[bubba zanetti]

I didn't see you Bubba. I did the Nancy Greene (damn cold), swung over to the Bombi and then up to New Denver before heading home. I tried to talk my riding partner into doing the full loop but they don't like the New Denver to Kaslo road (go figure  ) and thought there'd be too much gravel anyway.
Only two bad spots were picking up a drywall screw through the rear (thanx to Kootenay Sleds & $330 I was soon back on the road) and then the radar detector died at New Denver. Have seen lots of constabulary the last few days so just meandered back to Nelson.
Maybe I'll catch you next time. Feel better.

Sounds like you were riding the opposite direction to me. Roget that on the patrols I think I got lucky around Salmo just at the end of the long straight. I do not think I am riding today as this cold has really nailed me and I don't want to spew up the inside of my helmet ...yuk !!! ... (sips neocitran and thinks about the couch and Speed TV.

[gordsboyroy]

Take it easy. I just got the dvd "The Doctor, the Tornado and the Kentucky Kid" the other day. Too bad you're in Castlegar... it would be good for what ails you.

[bubba zanetti]

For anyone that is interested, we now have our own section over at Dual Sport BC Forum ... yeah ... Kootenay Riders

http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/forum56/    

[bubba zanetti]

Beautiful morning ... forecast is looking good this week with highs tomorrow of 26C or 84F !!!  Woo Hoo ...  

Doo, doo, doo, lookin out my back door.

[birdrunner]

Beautiful morning ... forecast is looking good this week with highs tomorrow of 26C or 84F !!!  Woo Hoo ...  

Doo, doo, doo, lookin out my back door.

Scum!  

You asked for this...................     It's nice here too,  I'm taking the XL out to hit a few trails.

[bubba zanetti]

Depending on my ultra sound today and what the Doc says on Friday ... I may try a ride this weekend ... if I can get my boot on that is  

Temps are forecast in the mid to high twentys ... anyone else riding. This nice weather is killing me ...

[Kootenanny]

Temps are forecast in the mid to high twentys ... anyone else riding. This nice weather is killing me ...

Uh...don't wanna salt the wound or anything, but I finally plated the bike and have been riding...

[bubba zanetti]

Uh...don't wanna salt the wound or anything, but I finally plated the bike and have been riding...

Ahhh ... the empathy just oozes from Krestova this morning I see ....  

[GetFuzzy]

If I'm lucky I will be able to roll the bike out into the sunshine and sit on it!

[bubba zanetti]

Note to Kootenay riding folk. May 24th long weekend.

I have it on good authority that the RCMP have brought in a fixed wing aircraft to do highway patrol and crack down on speeding and agressive driving this weekend.

Beware the bear in the air !!

[Solusar]

Beautiful morning ... forecast is looking good this week with highs tomorrow of 26C or 84F !!!  Woo Hoo ...  

Doo, doo, doo, lookin out my back door.

  Ahh...looks goodly.... gotta like the countryside.    ...nice!

[Kootenanny]

Note to Kootenay riding folk. May 24th long weekend.

I have it on good authority that the RCMP have brought in a fixed wing aircraft to do highway patrol and crack down on speeding and agressive driving this weekend.

Beware the bear in the air !!

Thankee!

[bubba zanetti]

Had a ride today ... did the Bombi and Pass Creek Road. First ride in over three weeks and the biggest problem was finding a boot to fit.

Hope you all had some riding time today, though the weather is a bit odd. Family from Calgary phoned and said they had snow this moring  

I am going to ride every day this week and see if in fact I can make the ST.N National in Custer. I have my doubts but I think if I push and find some sort of boot for my right ... I can do it.

Awesome ride up the Bombi ... my GPS says avrg moving speed of 142! Not bad ... eh ?  

[Kootenanny]

Had a ride today ... did the Bombi and Pass Creek Road. First ride in over three weeks and the biggest problem was finding a boot to fit.

Thought that was you I saw heading west on Pass Creek, I was going the other direction with some trees in the back of my pickup.

I did get out this morning for a run to Kaslo via Balfour, then over 31A to New Denver and home.  A good ride, although there were already several motorhomes on the road (mostly 4-wheelers, but I did pass a few of the 2-wheel variety). At one point coming into New Denver there was a group of about half a dozen rather scraggly looking mule deer standing in a pullout to the left...of course, as I approached, they suddenly decided to run directly in front of me across the road to the bush on the right.  No problems, I was expecting it, and in fact it was nowhere near as alarming as the guy in the small car waiting on a side road in New Denver, who I swear looked right at me before pulling out right in front of me...I expect it from the deer, but not a licensed driver!

[bubba zanetti]

Well Kootenay folks ... it is SUMMER and the heat is on !!! Woo Hoo ...

Going to be 32C ( 91F ) Today moving to 38C (101F) by Thursday and hot for at least the next week after that !!!

Time for wet T Shirts under the perfed gear  !!!  

[Kootenanny]

Oh, no!  I'm completely at a loss...really sorry to hear that!

I'd go visit him in hospital, but I'll be working right through the weekend.

[birdrunner]

Oh, no!  I'm completely at a loss...really sorry to hear that!

I'd go visit him in hospital, but I'll be working right through the weekend.

[Kootenanny]

 

Huh?

[bubba zanetti]

Huh?

Sorry ... I deleted the info Kootenanny was referring to and put it in it's own thread. Must have done it simultaneously. It is about GetFuzzy crashing.

[Kootenanny]

Oops, I shoulda checked first.  

[bubba zanetti]

Need a rear tire bad. My Pirelli went away this past weekend. I barely made it home.

I did 97C waay too fast on Thursday evening and on Friday rode Sherman Pass and its new top coat of highly sharp little stones. By the time I got to Kettle Falls I was wonderin if I would make it home. I did and here is the sad result ...

[bubba zanetti]

Pilot Roads at Kootenay Sleds ... sit down please ... no .. really ... sit down ... pour yourself a drink.  180 55 17 rear ... ready? ... $349.00
They called back and offered it to me for $279.00 as a leftover and still $17.50 installation  .....    I said 249 installed ... no deal. Glad they turned me down cuz I was desperate. Frig ... blah .. blah


I checked online and I can deliver the same tire for $149.00 to anywhere in the US and free shipping. What the Feck ?? I understand the low volume of sales and the cost of keeping stock but I just cannot fathom that price difference. So in the end I can not support my local dealer which is a shame. Still waiting on another quote but it looks like I am

 ... tireless in Castlegar .... FECK ! FRIG ! ... drat !!!

[alphabet man]

Pilot Roads at Kootenay Sleds ... sit down please ... no .. really ... sit down ... pour yourself a drink.  180 55 17 rear ... ready? ... $349.00
They called back and offered it to me for $279.00 as a leftover and still $17.50 installation  .....    I said 249 installed ... no deal. Glad they turned me down cuz I was desperate. Frig ... blah .. blah


I checked online and I can deliver the same tire for $149.00 to anywhere in the US and free shipping. What the Feck ?? I understand the low volume of sales and the cost of keeping stock but I just cannot fathom that price difference. So in the end I can not support my local dealer which is a shame. Still waiting on another quote but it looks like I am

 ... tireless in Castlegar .... FECK ! FRIG ! ... drat !!!

 Jim I am in Calgary and Lethbridge this weekend, not sure what day's then in Tral/Castlegar next Friday If I can help let me know, you have my #
David

[Kootenanny]

Bubba, although they didn't get quite so bad my Diablo rear did a similar thing--I thought I had plenty left, but the rear kinda suddenly wore at the center (on a trip as well, of course!)

I get all my tires out of the States, there's a depot just across the Waneta crossing that tons of locals use for all kinds of packages.  Just run down and pick 'em up.  You're right, the price difference is amazing--but don't blame it completely on the dealers, I was speaking to the guys at Playmore Power, and was told tire pricing (well, pricing in general) is a real pain for them.  Apparently, wholesale pricing through Parts Canada is higher in many instances than retail in the States.  I guess we just don't have the market here...  Sux, because I'd like to support my local dealers, but...

[Kootenanny]

Oh, and BTW, as you know I sold my tire machine to Bruce up the valley.  Call or e-mail me if you want me to hook you up.

[ToadRide]

Bubba, that is soooo bizarre! Sure you weren't doing burnouts?

[bubba zanetti]

I did do a burn out but that was months ago. It was getting quite squared off and I have been riding a fair bit in very hot weather. What I think really killed it was riding from Kelowna to Merritt at a very high average speed of ... coff ... about 175 kmh ... according to my GPS anyhoo. The next day we went over Sherman Pass on 20 and it had been covered with this highly abrasive chip seal for winter driving. It was like riding on 10 grit sandpaper and it was warm again as well.

The tire looked "ok" but it went away fast.

[alphabet man]

Bubba, although they didn't get quite so bad my Diablo rear did a similar thing--I thought I had plenty left, but the rear kinda suddenly wore at the center (on a trip as well, of course!)

I get all my tires out of the States, there's a depot just across the Waneta crossing that tons of locals use for all kinds of packages.  Just run down and pick 'em up.  You're right, the price difference is amazing--but don't blame it completely on the dealers, I was speaking to the guys at Playmore Power, and was told tire pricing (well, pricing in general) is a real pain for them.  Apparently, wholesale pricing through Parts Canada is higher in many instances than retail in the States.  I guess we just don't have the market here...  Sux, because I'd like to support my local dealers, but...

 I don't know about the pricing in Canada I just bought a B020 for my sprint at Alberta Cycle for $156.00 also noticed www.baysideperformance.com out of Vancouver had Avon Storm (rear) for $185.00 so maybe it's more regoinal than national  

[alphabet man]

I did do a burn out but that was months ago. It was getting quite squared off and I have been riding a fair bit in very hot weather. What I think really killed it was riding from Kelowna to Merritt at a very high average speed of ... coff ... about 175 kmh ... according to my GPS anyhoo. The next day we went over Sherman Pass on 20 and it had been covered with this highly abrasive chip seal for winter driving. It was like riding on 10 grit sandpaper and it was warm again as well.

The tire looked "ok" but it went away fast.

 Cough (bullsh*t) cough to much beer and sausage this summer more weight more heat    

[bubba zanetti]

 I don't know about the pricing in Canada I just bought a B020 for my sprint at Alberta Cycle for $156.00 also noticed www.baysideperformance.com out of Vancouver had Avon Storm (rear) for $185.00 so maybe it's more regoinal than national  

Did you have it shipped?  Shipping time ?

[alphabet man]

Did you have it shipped?  Shipping time ?

 Last one I picked up myself, but I have had them bussed in 2 days to here at sleepy hollow I suspect about the same time to Casltegar IIRC it was around $18.00 to bus but maybe you should check it was a while ago

[ToadRide]

Pilot Roads at Kootenay Sleds ... sit down please ... no .. really ... sit down ... pour yourself a drink.  180 55 17 rear ... ready? ... $349.00
They called back and offered it to me for $279.00 as a leftover and still $17.50 installation  .....    I said 249 installed ... no deal. Glad they turned me down cuz I was desperate. Frig ... blah .. blah


I checked online and I can deliver the same tire for $149.00 to anywhere in the US and free shipping. What the Feck ?? I understand the low volume of sales and the cost of keeping stock but I just cannot fathom that price difference. So in the end I can not support my local dealer which is a shame. Still waiting on another quote but it looks like I am

 ... tireless in Castlegar .... FECK ! FRIG ! ... drat !!!

Savage Cycle, known as the biggest ripoff around here, charged me 337 for a mounted Pilot Road rear. 42.50 for mounting. I've now seen the on line prices and will definately be going that route from now on. And I'm told action charges 25 bucks to mount a tire.

[bubba zanetti]

Savage Cycle, known as the biggest ripoff around here, charged me 337 for a mounted Pilot Road rear. 42.50 for mounting. I've now seen the on line prices and will definately be going that route from now on. And I'm told action charges 25 bucks to mount a tire.

About two years ago I ordered a little replacement badge for the hardbag on my Triumph. It is a plastic thingy that says ... er .. Triumph ... they charged me $20.00+ something or other at Savage. Last week I ordered another one from PowerSports, a Triumph dealer in Langley ... $6.85 shipped!!    
That in a nutshell is why I would never buy anything from Savage cycle again. Now factor in having to look at, let alone talk to,  Mike personality disorder frown face the Mechanic from hell and that is why I shall not tread in that shop again. Their prices on tires, gear and everything is just ferocious.

[bubba zanetti]

 Cough (bullsh*t) cough to much beer and sausage this summer more weight more heat    

LOL ... that is likely troo ... I gained about 15lbs this summer.  

[birdrunner]

 I don't know about the pricing in Canada I just bought a B020 for my sprint at Alberta Cycle for $156.00 also noticed www.baysideperformance.com out of Vancouver had Avon Storm (rear) for $185.00 so maybe it's more regoinal than national  

Alberta Cycle has the best pricing around.  Bought my Avons from them last spring.

[bubba zanetti]

Alberta Cycle has the best pricing around.  Bought my Avons from them last spring.

Do they sell rear shocks ???  


 

[bubba zanetti]

I think I am buying these or the Conti Road Attacks.

Front and rear $225.00 package price at TireExpress

http://www.tireexpress.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=15859

[birdrunner]

Do they sell rear shocks ???  


 

I'll have to bounce it off of them.

[Baz]

Jim:

My buddy in Castlegar has a mail service set up across the boarder near you. He has everything sent to the address & picks it up on the weekends, and mules it across. You should inquire, as USA tire prices are the bomb!

[Kootenanny]

Baz, I do the same, and Jim's already clued in

Yeah, much as I'd prefer to support my local dealers, I'll drive to the border an hour away when I can get a pair of tires for less (sometimes significantly less) than a single rear goes for here.  They gotta do something about supply--Parts Canada wholesales to the retailers at prices higher than retail prices in the States.  What's up with that?

[bubba zanetti]

Baz, I do the same, and Jim's already clued in

Yeah, much as I'd prefer to support my local dealers, I'll drive to the border an hour away when I can get a pair of tires for less (sometimes significantly less) than a single rear goes for here.  They gotta do something about supply--Parts Canada wholesales to the retailers at prices higher than retail prices in the States.  What's up with that?

Just ordered some tires for alphabetman and myself from http://www.americanmototire.com/.

The cost for a set of Pirelli Strada's is aprox $240 CDN shipped to the boarder. I shall see what the duty is or is not when I drive the 30 mins from here to pick them up. That is a very good price.

[alphabet man]

Just ordered some tires for alphabetman and myself from http://www.americanmototire.com/.

The cost for a set of Pirelli Strada's is aprox $240 CDN shipped to the boarder. I shall see what the duty is or is not when I drive the 30 mins from here to pick them up. That is a very good price.

  Yahoo new sneakers for the Sprint ....... again   sigh!!

 Checks in the mail Jim  

[KLRchickie]

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 I shall see what the duty is or is not when I drive the 30 mins from here to pick them up. That is a very good price.

Please let us know what the duty that you end up paying is as a percentage of the tire price.  We are very sure we are getting robbed on tire prices here.... (Over $300 for the pair that is on my KLR right now... though I love the tires...)

[Kootenanny]

Duty, I dunno--can't recall that I've ever paid duty on tires, but taxes, yeah, I gotta pay those!

On a completely different note, the paving on 31A is finished, lines are painted, and the new asphalt is beautiful!  I rode it yesterday...

[bubba zanetti]

Sweet ... what a nice way to scrub the new tire !

[bubba zanetti]

  Yahoo new sneakers for the Sprint ....... again   sigh!!

 Checks in the mail Jim  

Picked up the three Pirelli's today. Got charged PST and GST at the border but no duty. Easy as anything. Getting it mounted at a wee shop in the Slocan Valley !! Back riding this weekend !! Yeah !

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Picked up the three Pirelli's today. Got charged PST and GST at the border but no duty. Easy as anything. Getting it mounted at a wee shop in the Slocan Valley !! Back riding this weekend !! Yeah !

yay!!!! so glad to hear that, bubba. Your bike looked so forlorn in the garage the other day  

[bubba zanetti]

yay!!!! so glad to hear that, bubba. Your bike looked so forlorn in the garage the other day  

LOL .. that is a very forlorn pictue ....  

[Kootenanny]

Getting it mounted at a wee shop in the Slocan Valley !!

By an ST.N member, no less! (or at least he used to be).

If you need a hand with the balancing, give me a shout--I'm out of town just now (posting this from Kamloops), but I'll be around this weekend.

[faststage1]

Please let us know what the duty that you end up paying is as a percentage of the tire price.  We are very sure we are getting robbed on tire prices here.... (Over $300 for the pair that is on my KLR right now... though I love the tires...)

4% duty if its made in Japan or Europe. Many times the border agent doesn't ask where its made. On one occassion I wasn't even charged PST or GST because the guard said they were too busy.

[bubba zanetti]

By an ST.N member, no less! (or at least he used to be).

If you need a hand with the balancing, give me a shout--I'm out of town just now (posting this from Kamloops), but I'll be around this weekend.

 

Bruce is indeed an ST.N member (but I cannot remember his name on here)  and owns Westside Small Engine Repairs in the Slocan and recently bought a tire machine from Kootenanny. He includes balancing in the install but thank you for the offer. I will get a piccy of shop and gear for a shameless plug !! Might even buy a snapper ridem mower one of these days too !!  

[faststage1]

The price of tires has been a real sore point with me over the past 3 or 4 years. You buy a tire from a local dealer he pulls it out of inventory with a Parts Canada sticker on it. You order it from the states it arrives with a Parts USA sticker on it. You ask the local dealer why so much he says the Americans buy better. I call bull$hit!!!
Everytime I buy a tire I go to my dealer in Vernon and I ask the price, they say $339.00. I tell them I can buy it in the states for $139.00. I tell them they need to complain to Parts Canada he replies there's nothing they can do. The reason they can do nothing is because it's not Parts Canada's fault it's their profit margin that's the problem.
I believe before too long they'll finally get the message once they get tired of mounting US bought tires for everyone in town.

[bubba zanetti]

I feel bad when I cannot support my local dealer. I truly wish I could. The tires I picked up today however are a guiltless purchase and kept over $200.00 in my pocket. I don't mind paying a bit more to cover a lower volume of sales but paying 150% more ... take off ... eh !!!  

[KLRchickie]

Nice!  

One other question...  Most of the places I have mail-ordered stuff from over the years will not ship to an address different from the one that is the billing address on the credit card you're paying for the goods with.  How do you get around that little fact when ordering goods shipped to an address across the border?

[bubba zanetti]

The site I ordered from allows for this as they have a place to put information if you are not shipping to the billing addy. I simply put in my name, the same as Credit Card billing, over the shipped to addy and voila - no problemo.

A few things I learned at the border

Have a copy of the bill/invoice that shows the value - if you do not, they will hold the items till you produce one. In my case I was let off with a warning.
Be honest on your way into the US as to why you are going there - that was my fastest border crossing in years as they get folks doing this all the time.
As long as these items are for personal use, you have a large chance of paying no duties and often no tax if they are busy. [/li]

[bubba zanetti]

Yeah ... installing the wheel tonight and riding in the morning.

Thanks Bruce !!!  ... back on the road agin ....  

[Kootenanny]

Right on!  

I arrived home from Kamloops this evening, had a great ride today--went right past Westside, but didn't notice any activity (it was close to 7:00...and I think I was passing a car as I went by )

[GSP]

4% duty if its made in Japan or Europe. Many times the border agent doesn't ask where its made. On one occassion I wasn't even charged PST or GST because the guard said they were too busy.

There is NO DUTY on MOTORCYCLE tires. Just make sure the customs officer looks for the specific entry. I'd imagine they sometimes lump them in with auto tires.

[bubba zanetti]

Had a great ride on what may be the last hot day of the summer.  Met the alpahbetman in Moyie for some Chish and Fips.  A nice ride all around though I missed the ferry from Crawford Bay to Balfour on my ride home and had to wait over an hour and twenty minutes. Also the slowest ride ever from Balfour to Nelson .. ugh I really hate that road. DH1 along the lake was awesome though with no traffic at all and the Triumph was handling beautifully !  Nice ride of just over 400 km. No puckers and no police ... lots, I mean lots of dead skunks though. I must have seen about 8 today   ... what is that about ???

Note: Kootenay Pass is being paved on this side and there are the usual bumps, new pavement and grooved areas. Terrible signage too.

Forgot to get a pic of the Triumphs in front of the old pub in Moyie.  Worst coffee of all time btw but pretty good lunch.

On the way back I did a high speed pass of a long line of cars and trucks on the big straight just east of Creston. I was shocked when I checked the GPS upon arriving home. Surely this must be wrong ... I didn't go that fast ... nah  ... no way!! Just goes to show they are not always accurate as I doubt I went any faster than about 200. Would not be good to be stopped by a GPS savvy Mountie !!  ... BTW  the moving average is low because I left the GPS on during the 35 min ferry crossing at 22 kmh.  



A nice but cool moment on Kootenay Pass at about 1C earlier this morning with me all a shiver in my perfed gear and my electric vest left on my work bench at home ...  



Thanks Dave that was a good idea !!  

[GetFuzzy]

Nice!  

One other question...  Most of the places I have mail-ordered stuff from over the years will not ship to an address different from the one that is the billing address on the credit card you're paying for the goods with.  How do you get around that little fact when ordering goods shipped to an address across the border?

You can add an alternate shipping address to your credit card (phone your cc company). Then  when ordering stuff ask them to confirm with cc company, that way they know your cc hasn't been stolen.

[bubba zanetti]

Managed about an hour ride this morning. Headed out early as rain is forecast by mid morning. Over the Bombi there was light rain mixed with snow and about +1. A good shakedown for my cold weather gear. I was toasty thanks to heated vest and layers. Still wore my perfed leather though with xcountry ski pants underneath. Works pretty good except around the crotch   ... lol but I won't get into that !

Salmo to Nelson then Castlegar up to Syringa as it was dry here and now home. If I add my Cordura over my leather I should be toasty to ride out to Kookanusa next weekend. So long as it does not snow.

[Kootenanny]

I was riding a slightly different machine this weekend.  A classic...1966 (I think) John Deere 350 crawler-loader.  Doing some work on the property.

Oh, and I may be riding something else again soon!  Neighbour is keeping some horses at my place for the winter at least (the reason for the "landscaping")  This is gonna be a learning experience for me...

[bubba zanetti]

Them things r dangrus ... dang ...make sure you ride ATBATT ...

All The Bandana's All The Time !!