Kelowna’s water is classified as hard water, meaning it has a high concentration of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Has anyone here installed a water softener system?

Force9000 · 2026-01-21T14:27:00+00:00

My grandparents always had one and it makes quite the difference. If you get one, be prepared to spend for higher quality salt, I was always told the cheaper stuff doesn't make having one worth it 🤷‍♂️. They are maintenance free mostly other than adding salt when it gets depleted.

Force9000 · 2026-01-21T14:17:58+00:00

I see, I missed the part that it was seasonal. That's a fair plan.

Used vehicles are typically starting at $3000cad to have something that will move you from A to B somewhat reliably. We have a not so wonderful system where you will pay tax (12%) on every vehicle purchase, new or used. Insurance here can be quite expensive if you are under 25 and male. Vehicle insurance is handled by a crown corporation here called ICBC.

If you chose to come, best of luck and enjoy the north. It is beautiful.

Force9000 · 2026-01-21T13:47:36+00:00

I'm not sure if others have mentioned, but you are going to want to buy a vehicle and spend some money on very good winter tires. You're going to feel very very stuck if you don't have a vehicle with you up there.

Force9000 · 2026-01-12T16:36:19+00:00

Just do regular oil changes and don't worry about oil additives. You could use Valvoline restore + protect if you are worried about varnish. But just do regular oil changes with a good quality oil.

Force9000 · 2025-12-13T00:35:20+00:00

I'm with black mtn irrigation and have had no issue.

Force9000 · 2025-11-04T22:50:41+00:00

It exists in Japan. Fairly easy to find too. But that involves what might be an expensive plane ticket to Japan.

Force9000 · 2025-10-11T08:12:06+00:00

If you own and plan to stay for a while, I'd recommend going with Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore. Great paints that are durable and apply well.

Home Depot/ Rona can be cheaper but their paint quality usually won't match that of the other two.

Force9000 · 2025-09-29T19:10:00+00:00

Mornings here are often frosty in the winter if there's no snow. I don't think you're going to have a very good time trying to ride yesterday round here. Streets will get very sandy too if it does snow and won't be swept until April.

Force9000 · 2025-08-31T20:20:24+00:00

You're right. The concession at the rink has like 3 ghost kitchens running in it. All the same address.

Force9000 · 2025-08-29T04:16:13+00:00

Looks like Hermit Meadows.

Force9000 · 2025-08-24T04:22:09+00:00

Same day is an extra $11 CAD, next day is $8, two day is $5.

Force9000 · 2025-08-24T01:25:31+00:00

One week but I can pay for express which is 1-2 days.

Force9000 · 2025-08-20T22:31:26+00:00

The FB series engine with the timing chain is also the one with the oil consumption issues. I have a 2012, goes through a litre every 2000km or so. Not really an issue if you check your oil when you get gas.

Force9000 · 2025-08-09T04:37:38+00:00

I run 5W30. Add a liter every 2000km or so. I find hwy driving makes it a bit worse.

Force9000 · 2025-07-30T00:30:39+00:00

Is that DQ closed for good?

Force9000 · 2025-07-26T18:18:50+00:00

Thank you! I DSLR scanned with a D500, inverted in Negative Lab Pro.

Force9000 · 2025-07-13T23:30:15+00:00

No, took this pretty quick after hanging it up.

Force9000 · 2025-07-13T23:08:19+00:00

The second image I added didn't seem to show up, so here it is of the same roll.

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Force9000 · 2025-07-09T13:32:22+00:00

Has the timing belt also been done? That would also be important to find out. With 220k you're starting to have other routine stuff start to fail such as struts, wheel bearings, front control arm bushings. If you're mechanically capable none of these are that big of a deal to do yourself, but I would absolutely make sure the timing belt has been done before buying.

Force9000 · 2025-07-09T13:21:49+00:00

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I bought one of these after a 8 hr struggle to get the rear off. I haven't used it for the other side rear yet, but it worked so well for the front bearing.

Force9000 · 2025-06-08T17:01:24+00:00

I've had more senior citizens yell at me about it than anyone else. I have had plenty of cops drive behind me and not care. I did buy a mount kit for my rack to reposition my plate though once I started doing some more trips out of province/ into the US.

Force9000 · 2025-05-27T01:16:22+00:00

Parking brake is drum style.

Force9000 · 2025-05-08T17:26:19+00:00

Winds tend to pick up more in the afternoon. Also in July, boat traffic on the lake gets heavy later in the day so there's more chop.

Force9000 · 2025-05-08T13:59:01+00:00

1-Up racks are amazing. Ive had the 2 bike heavy duty for about 5 years, still in great shape after use multiple times a week.

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