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04-21-2015, 10:36 AM
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#2951 | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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When's the next Grom ride? Been pondering going on a group ride but I would prefer a relaxed pace and enjoy the scenery than exhaust myself trying to keep up with more experience riders on bigger bikes.
I rode the Sea to Sky this morning to Squamish, just because it was my birthday (yesterday) and the weather was beautiful out.
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04-21-2015, 12:01 PM
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#2952 | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Our rides are usually off the cuff. I mainly ride with my scooter crew as I have the most fun with them. Not to fast, but just a fun cruise. On our fast rides we keep a minimum of 70-75km. Slower rides are like cruising and parade pace.
DKaz what do you ride again?
There's also a Vancouver Grom Facbook group you can join, but we're just starting up so its not as active. We currently have 6 members who have actually showed up to our rides. Come join the West Coast Scooter Community, great community with a bunch of great guys helping each other out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/249415331753861/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/429613057192953/
For me, I honestly don't care what type of bike I ride with. As long as we keep the same pace. Hell if you wanna ride fast, why do you need a group to do it? Just go out riding by yourself. We're more casual. We ride long distances and then eat. Then again on a scooter even riding to Richmond from BBY could be a long distance.. :P
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04-21-2015, 12:15 PM
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#2953 | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Anyone know if there are any legal issues riding with a dog backpack?
I'm not looking to do long distances, but just to be able to ride to the park and take him for walks.
I have a Min Pin, so hes tiny and would fit comfortably.
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Cash Rules Everything Around Me!
Current:
2006 Honda Fourtrax Rancher 400cc ATV (Offroad trails + Winter Snow Plow)
1995 Toyota Tacoma (Toy Hauler)
2003 Honda Civic SIR (Daily Beater)
2018 KTM 390 Duke (Gas Saver)
2017 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech + STI 6MT (Weekend Track)
Past:
2014 Honda Grom
1971 MG MGB Tourer
Kayo MR125 Race Bike
2001 Honda Odyssey
2009 Toyota Corolla CE
2007 Honda Ruckus
2007 Husqvarna SM610 SuperMoto
2001 Honda S2000
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04-21-2015, 02:37 PM
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#2954 | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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I commuted from Fleetwood to downtown Vancouver everyday for 4 months on a 49cc. Put 6500 km on it during that time period. Lol. 13 years ago I rode a 49cc out to Harrison, that was super fun.
I have a CBR 125R. It's marginally faster than a Grom.
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04-21-2015, 03:12 PM
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#2955 | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by DKaz I commuted from Fleetwood to downtown Vancouver everyday for 4 months on a 49cc. Put 6500 km on it during that time period. Lol. 13 years ago I rode a 49cc out to Harrison, that was super fun.
I have a CBR 125R. It's marginally faster than a Grom. | Awesome, join up on those facebook groups and Ill invite you out when we go.
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Cash Rules Everything Around Me!
Current:
2006 Honda Fourtrax Rancher 400cc ATV (Offroad trails + Winter Snow Plow)
1995 Toyota Tacoma (Toy Hauler)
2003 Honda Civic SIR (Daily Beater)
2018 KTM 390 Duke (Gas Saver)
2017 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech + STI 6MT (Weekend Track)
Past:
2014 Honda Grom
1971 MG MGB Tourer
Kayo MR125 Race Bike
2001 Honda Odyssey
2009 Toyota Corolla CE
2007 Honda Ruckus
2007 Husqvarna SM610 SuperMoto
2001 Honda S2000
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04-24-2015, 08:25 PM
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#2956 | 2 Wheelin' Mod
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Won this helmet at the Yamaha demo day its a HJC CL 16 but its to small for me so its going up on craigslist. |
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04-24-2015, 10:40 PM
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#2957 | 2 Wheelin' Mod
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| Harley-Davidson recall
The recall covers certain Electra Glide, Ultra Limited, Police Electra Glide, Street Glide, Road Glide and Road King models from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
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04-25-2015, 01:22 PM
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#2958 | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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Originally Posted by Jas29 Won this helmet at the Yamaha demo day its a HJC CL 16 but its to small for me so its going up on craigslist. |
kindly call them and ask for a bigger size, it worked for someone last time.
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04-25-2015, 09:14 PM
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#2959 | 2 Wheelin' Mod
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Originally Posted by 6793026 kindly call them and ask for a bigger size, it worked for someone last time. | I'll give it a shot on tuesday
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04-27-2015, 11:59 AM
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#2960 | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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The CL-16s are on clearance and most of the good sizes are sold out.
Dragon-88, I joined Honda Grom Vancouver.
The thing about being a few of the crazy ones riding out in this weather, _everyone_ waves. Not just an ok I'll wave if I can, or give a head nod or something, it's like full out OMG someone's as crazy as me I need to wave!!!111!!!!!!! Mind you I only passed three other motorcyclists lol. And a scooter I would've waved too but it was too late when I noticed.
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04-27-2015, 12:07 PM
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#2961 | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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I still wave to gas powered scooters.
E-scooters can go fuck themselves though
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04-27-2015, 12:35 PM
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#2962 | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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I try to as well. A lot of them won't even look at me. When I was on a scooter, I waved at people.
I hate those scooter styled E-bicycles, they're the most confusing things in the world. But a guy on Vancouver Scootering is selling his electric limited speed motorcycle. It'll do 60km/h+ and requires insurance and a class 5 license. 2006 evt 168 electric scooter
Motorino has one too, $3700 last time I asked. Motorino GTx Electric Motorcycle
I want a Zero S or DS one day.
Oh final complaint, those e-scooters should be advertised in the bicycle section of Craigslist since that's what they are.
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04-28-2015, 12:43 PM
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#2963 | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Motorcycle accident yesterday at 5:30pm 152nd St and 101 Ave in Surrey. Twitter post on @news1130traffic showed firefighters and paramedics tending to the rider. I hope the rider is recovering well. Edit: removed photo.
Last edited by DKaz; 04-28-2015 at 12:49 PM.
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04-29-2015, 07:13 PM
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#2964 | 2 Wheelin' Mod
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Got some CBR swagg in my kinder surprise |
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04-29-2015, 07:59 PM
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#2965 | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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back under cover she goes. too many projects and not enough time. Untitled by 320iCar, on Flickr
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04-29-2015, 10:13 PM
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#2966 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Hey guys
Just received my N from 1st gear. Lee and Lionel are awesome instructors. Also took delivery of my black r3
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04-29-2015, 10:36 PM
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#2967 | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by 320icar back under cover she goes. too many projects and not enough time. | booo, I was hoping to see it in person sometime this season
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04-30-2015, 10:49 AM
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#2968 | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by 320icar back under cover she goes. too many projects and not enough time. Untitled by 320iCar, on Flickr | That's an awesome bike, some incredible potential there. I'm getting pretty jealous, not enough funds or time to start a project like that.
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04-30-2015, 10:52 AM
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#2969 | 2 Wheelin' Mod
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Originally Posted by kr4l Hey guys
Just received my N from 1st gear. Lee and Lionel are awesome instructors. Also took delivery of my black r3 | |
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05-03-2015, 02:53 AM
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#2970 | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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So any recommendation on whats a good beginner bike? Also is there such thing as bigger bikes for taller ppl I'm 6'3 220ish.
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05-03-2015, 05:08 AM
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#2971 | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Originally Posted by Gerbs So any recommendation on whats a good beginner bike? Also is there such thing as bigger bikes for taller ppl I'm 6'3 220ish. | 250/300cc to play it safe, and youll have to really think about your maturity level if you decide to go for a 600cc. Just take it easy and either option you should be ok. Personally I think something like a ninja 650 is ideal.
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05-03-2015, 06:29 AM
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#2972 | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Washed my bike for the first time in 12,000km. Still shines pretty well for being nearly 10 years old. |
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05-03-2015, 05:27 PM
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#2973 | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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Originally Posted by Gerbs So any recommendation on whats a good beginner bike? Also is there such thing as bigger bikes for taller ppl I'm 6'3 220ish. | I started off on a Suzuki GS 500F!! Great starter bike as I am 6'1", 200lbs, it doesn't have too much power to get you into that much trouble.
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05-03-2015, 06:40 PM
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#2974 | MOD
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stay safe Quote:
On Friday, a motorcycle collided with a delivery truck near 12th Street and Stewardson Way in New Westminster at roughly 8:45 a.m. The person driving the motorcycle died at the scene of that accident as well.
On Saturday, a man in his 50s, lost control of his motorcycle and slammed into a cement post while exiting Highway 1 in Chilliwack, police said. He died at the scene Fatal motorcycle accidents prompt safety reminders | CTV Vancouver News | |
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05-03-2015, 07:16 PM
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#2975 | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Here she is. Sorry I'm a newb and not sure why the picture is upside down
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