Easter Ride

Weldangrind · 04-08-2012, 09:18 PM

Son of Weldangrind and I did all of the chores that SWMBO laid out for us, so we got to go for a quick ride before guests came for Easter dinner. We headed straight up the mountain.

Here's what we went through to get there. Quite a surprise!

Here are some views from the top. The crummy camera I have does not do justice to the amazing view. We were high enough that we could see the Pacific ocean!

I zoomed in for this one. If you squint really hard, you can see Midlife's house. Hi Midlife!

This is a view of the area North of the Fraser River, a little further down the mountain.

Great day! Happy Easter to all.

midlifekrisiz · 04-08-2012, 09:20 PM

great day for a ride....you should just sell me your atv
:twisted:

Weldangrind · 04-08-2012, 09:21 PM

You're right! I need to give my quad some love real soon. The nice thing about DS bikes is no need for a trailer.

FastDoc · 04-08-2012, 11:50 PM

Awesome country and beautiful pics, Weld.

You and SOWAG are blessed to have such a good relationship and a common interest.

Both bikes look great.

MICRider · 04-08-2012, 11:56 PM

I echo Doc's sentiments to a Tee, beautiful pics!

dmmcd · 04-09-2012, 10:56 AM

Nice pics, beautiful area!

Looks like your son might need some better footwear for those treks.

:wink:

Weldangrind · 04-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Thanks guys!

This is an activity that we can both really enjoy together, despite the typical father / son head bashing that takes place. It's our intention to not only map out all of the local roads, but to build a better DS bike for him as well. We're hoping to start on the KLR250 soon.

katoranger · 04-09-2012, 11:54 AM

I think that KLR with china power will be a good ride.

FastDoc · 04-09-2012, 01:02 PM

It's gonna be a more involved fir that's for sure. Kawasaki's were not made for Honda engines!

katoranger · 04-09-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It's gonna be a more involved fir that's for sure. Kawasaki's were not made for Honda engines!

That is what welders and grinders are for. I made a horizontal fit into a suzuki and it actually work. 8O

Weldangrind · 04-09-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

That is what welders and grinders are for. I made a horizontal fit into a suzuki and it actually work. 8O

My thoughts exactly! We're currently trying to fit a horizontal Honda clone into an old Yamaha YB100, and we'll also take a stab at the CG230 in the KLR250. Chinese Honda clone power in everything!

We figure that the CG230 will be a good choice. Big enough to make suitable power, but air cooled so we can get rid of the rad. Son of Weldangrind loves the feel of the CG in his XR200R, so he's sold on the project. TeamCheap has done engine transplants, and I believe that makenzie71 has as well.

katoranger · 04-09-2012, 04:32 PM

I think that the engines are close enough in size and shape to make it a pretty straightforward swap. It may be more difficult to get the wiring sorted.

Weldangrind · 04-09-2012, 04:41 PM

On that note, I'd like to get a China DS harness. Where would you recommend I buy one? If it came with handlebar switches, that would be a bonus.

katoranger · 04-09-2012, 04:43 PM

I recommend you buy a donar bike.

Weldangrind · 04-09-2012, 05:48 PM

They're too pricey here. I'm hoping to find the harness, or else I'll build one.

04-08-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Easter Ride Son of Weldangrind and I did all of the chores that SWMBO laid out for us, so we got to go for a quick ride before guests came for Easter dinner. We headed straight up the mountain. Here's what we went through to get there. Quite a surprise! Here are some views from the top. The crummy camera I have does not do justice to the amazing view. We were high enough that we could see the Pacific ocean! I zoomed in for this one. If you squint really hard, you can see Midlife's house. Hi Midlife! This is a view of the area North of the Fraser River, a little further down the mountain. Great day! Happy Easter to all. __________________ 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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04-08-2012, 09:20 PM	#2
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	great day for a ride....you should just sell me your atv :twisted: __________________ 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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04-08-2012, 09:21 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're right! I need to give my quad some love real soon. The nice thing about DS bikes is no need for a trailer. __________________ 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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04-08-2012, 11:50 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Awesome country and beautiful pics, Weld. You and SOWAG are blessed to have such a good relationship and a common interest. Both bikes look great. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-09-2012, 10:56 AM	#6
dmmcd Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Souderton, PA Posts: 367	Nice pics, beautiful area! Looks like your son might need some better footwear for those treks. :wink: __________________ 2008 Yamaha WR250x 2006 Honda CRF250R Sold: 2002 Suzuki SV650S, 2009 Qlink XF200
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04-08-2012, 11:56 PM	#5
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I echo Doc's sentiments to a Tee, beautiful pics!
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04-09-2012, 10:59 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks guys! This is an activity that we can both really enjoy together, despite the typical father / son head bashing that takes place. It's our intention to not only map out all of the local roads, but to build a better DS bike for him as well. We're hoping to start on the KLR250 soon. __________________ 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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04-09-2012, 11:54 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think that KLR with china power will be a good ride. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-09-2012, 01:02 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's gonna be a more involved fir that's for sure. Kawasaki's were not made for Honda engines! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-09-2012, 04:32 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think that the engines are close enough in size and shape to make it a pretty straightforward swap. It may be more difficult to get the wiring sorted. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	On that note, I'd like to get a China DS harness. Where would you recommend I buy one? If it came with handlebar switches, that would be a bonus. __________________ 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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04-09-2012, 04:43 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I recommend you buy a donar bike. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-09-2012, 05:48 PM	#15
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	They're too pricey here. I'm hoping to find the harness, or else I'll build one. __________________ 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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