Calgary Motorcycle Show - January 4th to 6th

[ZED]

The bike is the bike, but the bike doesn't make the rider.  The rider can make the bike however.

And, yes, that is what I meant.  I am in awe of where you took that 990.  I took my KLR to Death Valley and found that to be a way-too-heavy-overstuffed-pig of a bike in the rough rocks.  My leg still hurts from where it got pinned against a rock on that November trip.

And, what's more incredible, Liz still rides with you after that trip.

BTW - Did you look for another bike for Liz while you were at the show hmm?  They're still making the XT250.  Nice, easy, approachable...

[alphabet man]

The bike is the bike, but the bike doesn't make the rider.  The rider can make the bike however.

And, yes, that is what I meant.  I am in awe of where you took that 990.  I took my KLR to Death Valley and found that to be a way-too-heavy-overstuffed-pig of a bike in the rough rocks.  My leg still hurts from where it got pinned against a rock on that November trip.

And, what's more incredible, Liz still rides with you after that trip.

BTW - Did you look for another bike for Liz while you were at the show hmm?  They're still making the XT250.  Nice, easy, approachable...

 Liz has decided she is happy doing what she is doing, she sat on a couple bikes but wasn't to overly interested, I am going to pick up a wr250 tonight , maybe she will try that   if she gets the urge

[ZED]

Nice.  The wr should work very well were you are and up at the cabin.

[Kawgurl]

Every year we say that we won't go to the motorcycle show because it's all the same boring stuff.  We finally realized that we'll still go each year because looking at the shiny motorcycles is more fun than looking at the snow on the ground.

I agree 100%, although there isn't much snow around these days.  Great pics!  
Cheers.

[bubba zanetti]

 although there isn't much snow around these days.

Well, if the weather that came through here today is headed your way ... you should have that rectified shortly.  

[Kawgurl]

Well, if the weather that came through here today is headed your way ... you should have that rectified shortly.  

Well thanks! I'll get hubby prepared with the shovel!  

[blkhrt81]

 Nice choice Bill,    my Multi is going to look funny with TKC 80s on it for our next ride together  

I'm thinking Heidenau k60s or the Mitas 07 should be an appropriate addition. Should make Grey Creek pass a little easier than the Daytona 1200.

[bubba zanetti]

If you want a tire a little less dirt oriented Bill, have a look at the Conti Trail Attack's. Very nice tire for gravel roads and regular paved riding. Got good mileage out of them on my KTM too.

Congrats on the bike. I look forward to your comments.

[KLRchickie]

Well, if the weather that came through here today is headed your way ... you should have that rectified shortly.  

You could be nice to us & keep it on your side of the Rockies!

I agree 100%, although there isn't much snow around these days.  

Our thoroughly iced in street and alley are enough to maroon the bikes, which makes too much snow for us  

Welcome to the board, by the way!

[Acadian Rider]

Well thanks! I'll get hubby prepared with the shovel!  

..... while you cook him a nice meal in the kitchen.  

[Kawgurl]

Welcome to the board, by the way!

Thanks! (We're stranded by an icy alleyway, too).

[alphabet man]

I'm thinking Heidenau k60s or the Mitas 07 should be an appropriate addition. Should make Grey Creek pass a little easier than the Daytona 1200.

 Had the K60's on the 990 I really liked them

[bubba zanetti]

 Had the K60's on the 990 I really liked them

 Actually ... I thought you didn't and always wished for your TKC type tires ?

Heard some great things about the Mitas ... but apparently they are a bitch to mount.

[alphabet man]

 Actually ... I thought you didn't and always wished for your TKC type tires ?

Heard some great things about the Mitas ... but apparently they are a bitch to mount.

Had the Tk in front and the K60 in back it was a good combo. Th k60 lasted a lot longer but was not as good as the rear TK in the dirt and gravel, I thought it a a good set up a bit of an off road compromise but was hard to beat for the 990

[RangerG]

Too far, but I'm going to the Edmonton iteration on the 12th.

Me too!  Taking my son and looking at what's available for training courses.  He's a 20 year old motorcycle virgin.

[Kawgurl]

..... while you cook him a nice meal in the kitchen.  

LOL I doubt that, Acadian.  

[mikebr]

LOL I doubt that, Acadian.  

Oh well...