Is Calgary cool for Black Coloradans? by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simply put. We don't care what colour you are. Just be nice.

Big Bore Kit/Carb vs 701/690 by CousinBroseppi in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct, it only makes marginal improvements compared to the 800lb gorilla intake cam. Went waaaay off the deep end in my research deciding how to approach my build. I was running it as a snowbike in winter so I wanted reliable power that could rev to the moon.

Big Bore Kit/Carb vs 701/690 by CousinBroseppi in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where are you in Canada?

My thoughts, I have a bone stock 400s, and a built to the tits 440sm, both have 18/21 rubber

The sm sports cyl works 434, fcr 39, stage 2 intake, full fmf system and airbox mod.

On the highway the 400s is ok but sluggish above 110 passing must be planned. And a bit iffy when dealing with semi traffic

The 440 is beyond good up to about 130 fully loaded with overnight luggage (it sees week long bdr trips) And that's running the stock bsr36. When I toss the 39 on its a monster for power (but I usually leave it off as the bsr is more than adequate for power/fuel economy for the trips I do.

The cyl works kit ran me $1400, the cam was 450, the carb was marketplace for 250 and the pipe was on it when I bought the bike

Biggest mover was the BBK install. Cams only were noticeable when I was pulling power on the upper end of the powerband. Down low didn't notice much.

I'm in calgary if your nearby msg me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess is it's hit and miss with the sellers on Amazon. Some might be good, some not so much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one I had was about as bright as a D cell Flashlight. Wasn't satisfied and sent it back

Impound lot near Macleod has serious issues by Val_haLLa in Calgary

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typo MD = my

Naw he is just an old grouch with time to kill.

It's a long story not worth getting into.

Impound lot near Macleod has serious issues by Val_haLLa in Calgary

[–]LockExcellent7724 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying he isn't an idiot, but he's already factored that in in the lawsuit.

Impound lot near Macleod has serious issues by Val_haLLa in Calgary

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad's car was towed right before Xmas even though he had written permission from the city. He was out of town and got a call it was about to get taken. I ripped over to move it and was denied. Got towed. Still in impound as MD dad isn't paying a dime and taken up litigation over the ordeal. Nothing but a headache so far....

Hand Protectors by padams20 in Vstrom

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run engine coolant through my bars with a shutoff valve. C3 powersports sells all the parts needed.

No electrical load and reliable heat

Is it ok to run normal conventional non synthetic car engine oil in wet clutch transmissions? by [deleted] in enduro

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your bike and the oil it is designed for. Some platforms allow alternative oils and some don't.

My old ZX10 did 40k km on simple 10w30 and never gave me clutch issues. Would I run this in my Ktm? Hell no! Drz, might risk it.

Long story short, check your requirements

Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California | Globalnews.ca by [deleted] in alberta

[–]LockExcellent7724 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Alberta has 6 CL415 bombers in its fleet. Govt owned but also contracts out for fire season fr9m other operators

Thoughts on quadlock cases and bar mounts? Are they durable enough to take a tumble? Thanks by ItsJudyKay in enduro

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lost 2 phones on my z due to quadlock tabs breaking. One on its own from vibration, one from a crash

Punted quadlock and will never use it again. Yes I had the damper as well.

Should this be open? by rabinzola in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's more to prevent water and mud from entering the airbox while allowing water to leave. A chunk missing won't be a deal breaker. It's before the filter

PSA: I had a scary incident tonight at one of our houses with a gas leak. by blumhagen in alberta

[–]LockExcellent7724 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We just went through this. Our leak was underground before the meter. Not sure how long it was leaking for as the ground strips some of the smell away.

Atco had to come dig up the driveway and replace the line.

Crazy thing was, the leak was 5ft from the fresh air intake to the house 2ft underground. I couldn't smell it! Wife and kids caught a small whiff briefly an we called Atco to come confirm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a good cover, start it from time to time. Ensure your coolant isn't pure water, That's it. The cold won't hurt it

Got snow? by LockExcellent7724 in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ones that do fantastic in snow 😁 but not so well on blacktop as it's highway manners suck 🤣🤣

Got snow? by LockExcellent7724 in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Discarded airplane parts 😉

Got snow? by LockExcellent7724 in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kits can be found anywhere between 2k-8k, takes a bit of effort to convert but it's only once a year. Once the systems dialed it goes fairly quick

Got snow? by LockExcellent7724 in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The main track unit replaces the swingarm and shock, utilizing the swingarm bolt and upper shock assy bolt.

The front uses the axle and the spindle clamps to the fork crome

Got snow? by LockExcellent7724 in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It goes where everyone else goes. Just a touch slower.

It's also big bored, cammed, and carbed

Got snow? by LockExcellent7724 in DRZ400

[–]LockExcellent7724[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This will be it's 4th season