sept test ride

midlifekrisiz · 09-15-2012, 08:06 PM

couldn't go to the cleanup today because the fuzz was going to be there helping and we do not have insurance as of yet so chose to go where they are not STAVE LAKE MUD FLATS!

the 150 swing arm held up just fine Weld she was riding it hard and fast today and all seemed to be just fine

forgot the camera but managed to get a couple of shots of her on my phone.

mine did just fine until we came across a 7 yr old on his new loncin 125 spiderman atv that his dad just got him.

I go to show off a bit doing some dougnuts and POP there goes a lower ball joint 8O 8O

how do you get this back to the trailer you ask???

ratchet strap of course :roll:

so tomorrow I am jacking it up and removing both lower ball joints and sourcing them.

katoranger · 09-15-2012, 08:13 PM

What would you do if something didn't break? Sounds like another midlife weekend.

midlifekrisiz · 09-15-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

What would you do if something didn't break? Sounds like another midlife weekend.

save money? lol we still had a good 4 hrs riding prior to this happening.

Weldangrind · 09-15-2012, 10:01 PM

Did the ball joint actually break, or are the threads just boogered?

BTW, move your thumb!

midlifekrisiz · 09-15-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Did the ball joint actually break, or are the threads just boogered?

BTW, move your thumb!

the ball popped right out of the socket.... could have been bad if i had of been given er

FastDoc · 09-15-2012, 11:20 PM

Is insurance required for off road vehicles in Canada?

midlifekrisiz · 09-15-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Is insurance required for off road vehicles in Canada?

well in certain situations yes ....if you are on a forestry service road you need a min of $200.000.00 liability and as well need to have a valid drivers license.

the trail clean up was mostly on fs roads and with the fuzz there well.... thats pretty much asking for the $300 and some odd fine.

Weldangrind · 09-16-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Is insurance required for off road vehicles in Canada?

That varies from Province to Province. As an example, Alberta has required registration of all off-road vehicles since the early '80's. What that means is that all dirt bikes, quads, sleds, etc have a tag on the back. We don't have that in BC, but we do have a liability insurance requirement when not on private land.

SpudRider · 09-17-2012, 02:32 AM

I'm glad the swingarm repair worked well.

Since Weldangrind fixed it, I would never doubt its durability.

Spud

FastDoc · 09-17-2012, 11:07 AM

It would suck to get a ticket while doing volunteer work.

How much does the insurance cost?

We don't need that here in the US.

midlifekrisiz · 09-17-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It would suck to get a ticket while doing volunteer work.

How much does the insurance cost?

We don't need that here in the US.

YES this is why we backed out and went someplace else .

min insurance required here is $200,000.00 liabilaty wich is $100.00 per yr. but for another $25 you can get $1,000,000.00 and thats the route that we take with ours....didn't have the cash this month when it expired as we have other things to pay so it will have to wait.

FastDoc · 09-17-2012, 12:39 PM

Insurance even here may not be a bad idea. I suppose if a person ran someone over or something it would be good to have. Just something I've never thought about before for a dirt bike/ATV/ORV

midlifekrisiz · 09-17-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Insurance eben here may not be a bad idea. I suppose if a person ran someone over or something it would be good to have. Just something I've never though about before for a dirt bike/ATV/ORV

ya considering that someone can sue you in the states just for farting now adays.

FastDoc · 09-17-2012, 01:10 PM

Depends on what you ate... :wink:

katoranger · 09-17-2012, 07:06 PM

Doc, check with you regular insurance provider for home/car/bikes. You may already be covered or you can just add on a policy for a few pennies more.

I had the EZGO insured with farm bureau. It wasn't much.

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midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	sept test ride couldn't go to the cleanup today because the fuzz was going to be there helping and we do not have insurance as of yet so chose to go where they are not STAVE LAKE MUD FLATS! the 150 swing arm held up just fine Weld she was riding it hard and fast today and all seemed to be just fine forgot the camera but managed to get a couple of shots of her on my phone. mine did just fine until we came across a 7 yr old on his new loncin 125 spiderman atv that his dad just got him. I go to show off a bit doing some dougnuts and POP there goes a lower ball joint 8O 8O how do you get this back to the trailer you ask??? ratchet strap of course :roll: so tomorrow I am jacking it up and removing both lower ball joints and sourcing them. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	What would you do if something didn't break? Sounds like another midlife weekend. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Did the ball joint actually break, or are the threads just boogered? BTW, move your thumb! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Is insurance required for off road vehicles in Canada? __________________ Happy to serve.
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad the swingarm repair worked well. Since Weldangrind fixed it, I would never doubt its durability. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It would suck to get a ticket while doing volunteer work. How much does the insurance cost? We don't need that here in the US. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-17-2012, 12:39 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Insurance even here may not be a bad idea. I suppose if a person ran someone over or something it would be good to have. Just something I've never thought about before for a dirt bike/ATV/ORV __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Depends on what you ate... :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-17-2012, 07:06 PM	#15
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Doc, check with you regular insurance provider for home/car/bikes. You may already be covered or you can just add on a policy for a few pennies more. I had the EZGO insured with farm bureau. It wasn't much. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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