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  1. immigrant

    Canada owners - Please help with keys

    Did we receive ONE red and ONE black key, or two black keys?
  2. immigrant

    What a disappointment....

    There are a few things I look forward to in life. One is the Dakar Rally, one is my annual bike trip, and the other is the annual Motorcycle Show in Edmonton, AB, Canada. I took 3 night shits off, drove 500km and paid stupid high prices to stay in a hotel - but it is usually worth every penny...
  3. immigrant

    naked bike helmet??

    I just came back from a 400km ride to grab a quick coffee on my new FZ8. I wore a Bell RS1. The airflow was smooth, but it feels like the helmet wants to blow off my head, and i really have to fight to keep my head down. is there a helmet you guys can recommend that helps your neck stay in the...
  4. immigrant

    What is happening with this Anakee 3??

    Front tire. Maybe 4000km. 38 psi - checked every morning
  5. immigrant

    Sena SMH10R and Icon Variant

    Are they compatible? Do the speakers and the mic boom work with this helmet?
  6. immigrant

    The good, the bad and the ugly

    "You're not actually going on this trip, ARE YOU?!?" was my wife's reaction when i started packing my panniers. Our boy was born a month ago and my mother in law came to visit and help out. I never pass up a good opportunity and thought it would be the perfect time for me to go on a little trip...
  7. immigrant

    Happy bum seat mod

    I forgot my airhawk seat pad at home when i left on my recent trip. After the first 800km i can sit no more. Had to make a plan. So i came up with this. I removed the back 2 rubbers like so Then i installed the plastic "spacer " on the high position and slid the back "hook" of the seat in...
  8. immigrant

    Thank you!!!

    To all forum members that helped me choose, and introduced me to, all the farkels, exhaust options, suspension setup, (alleged) clutch mod, maintenance etc. I do believe I now have the best set up machine in the northern hemisphere ::022:: (I also have the thinnest wallet.)
  9. immigrant

    Remus slip-on install help needed !?

    I finally busted through the snowbank to get in to my shop to install the remus slip-on. I got the stock exhaust of easy, but noticed that there is some kind of gasket (see pic no.1) still on the stock header. The diameter of the remus piece (see pic no.2) that fits between the remus exhaust and...
  10. immigrant

    Remus slip-on install!?

    I finally busted through the snow bank to get in to my shop to install the remus slip-on. I got the stock exhaust of easy, but noticed that there is some kind of gasket (see pic no.1) still on the stock header. The diameter of the remus piece (see pic no.2) that fits between the remus exhaust...
  11. immigrant

    where to go - any suggestions?

    I have 20 days during may/ june for a bike trip. I live in saskatchewan canada, and i was hoping some of you guys can give me suggestions on where to go in western canada and the US of A. Nice mountain passes, national parks, nice places to stay and eat (and have a beer), etc etc? It is always...
  12. immigrant

    what exactly do the "world crosser" kit contain?

    The description on the Yamaha Canada website is a little vague on what is all included in the "world crosser kit". Do anyone here know?
  13. immigrant

    handlebar vibrations solved?

    Do any of you guys use this? http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=269
  14. immigrant

    How will the Canucks store their bikes?

    I have a heated shop, but the wife parks her truck in there so she has a warm vehicle to get in to when she goes to work. lots of snow melt off, so high humidity is present. some, not all tools have some rust on them, even though i have an exhaust fan present. i have another, unheated shop...
  15. immigrant

    Rear End / Final Drive Oil

    Got the yamalube SAE80W90 drive shaft gear oil from dealer today. they were not sure if this is the correct oil for the shaft drive. Can you guys confirm that this is correct. it does not have any of the other numbers printed on it as what the user manual states. I see on the yamaha website...
  16. immigrant

    how many canadians are still waiting?

    well, as of yet, there is no delivery date on my s10. seems the "tenere train" passed my stop. How many people in Canada are still in the dark on their delivery dates? :mad:
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