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xxHello from Romania!
Posted by: Sorin, January 04, 2012, 07:51:26 AM
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Board: General topics
Views: 64

Wish you a Great Year and best riding roads!
questionLA to Grand Canyon
Posted by: duncanmacster, November 16, 2011, 12:28:14 AM
Replies: 0

Board: Trip Plans / Suggestions / Questions
Views: 213

I have read many comments advising bikers to stay off the Interstates. Having driven thousands of miles on them in a car, this is advice I wish to heed. So first question is: what are the alternatives to the I40 when riding from LA to the Grand Canyon, via Flagstaff AZ? I look at Mapquest.com and it is not all that helpful.

Second question: Is Needles Ca a good place to stop overnight? Any suggestions as to a place?

Thanks in anticipation

Duncan
xxtouring usa and bike hire from uk
Posted by: becsblade, January 22, 2012, 02:05:12 PM
Replies: 1

Board: New Members
Views: 65

hi im from cheshire england and i am touring america at the end of july with my wife ,i have road a bike for 34 years ranging from motorcross, supermoto,hardtail chop,sports bike, streetfighter,i have a 1995 blade that is now a  streetfighter i have had it 15 years,also got a kwak z1000 h1 fuel injection 1981 had it for 27 years ,i am on a budjet and  want to hire a harley when i get to the usa with no set plans stopping when we want in motels ,riding through carolina, georgia , alabama, louisiana,then heading north west for sturgis, any advise is welcome, is this poss and how long without rushing would this take riding 4 to 6 hours a day, cheers paul.
xxtravel insurance for an aussie in usa
Posted by: niftynev, November 07, 2011, 04:37:40 AM
Replies: 1

Board: First Trip
Views: 162

any aussies with recommendations for travel insurance companies?

i was at the travel agent today and theirs would only cover you if your bike was less than 200cc

planning a usa/canadian trip on a bike between 650 and 1600cc depending on what i end up buying.
xxGarmin Lifetime Updater - How to load US & Canada maps into Zumo 550
Posted by: nomad, November 21, 2011, 09:14:03 PM
Replies: 0

Board: Communication / Gadgets / Riding Gears
Views: 191

Hi all!
As a Zumo user, I have encountered the "memories is full" when loading new maps from  Garmin!
I have done searching the solution of how to install the whole North America Maps Canada and USA) from Garmin to my Zumo 550, but there is no help at all out there.  The only place that gives me the right direction is the Garmin site, which many people have been complaining about the lacking of information.
So, I will share my experience of how to load the whole thing in my Zumo 550, assuming one has purchased maps from Garmin.
 
  • Connect your Zumo to a PC through a USB.  Make sure a SD card (mine is 16 GB) is inserted into the GPS.
  • Use "Garmin lifetime updater" software to install the map "US low 49 SW states", which should be fit into the internal memory capacity.
  • Open "Mapinstall", and select the "SD" location in the drop down window
  • Click on any parts on the maps to select (highlight) the regions that you want to install into the SD card.
  • Follow the instruction on the screen to install the map.  It may take about an hour, so be patient!
  • I have not tried, but I think you can use this way to load any available map in the world into your Zumo.
  • I now have the whole USA & Canada in my Zumo.  Very happy! :)
  • Have any questions, I will try to help.
xxhow does a motorbike trailer handle corners?
Posted by: niftynev, November 05, 2011, 08:58:19 PM
Replies: 6

Board: General Topics
Views: 290

 o-:-h okay so im a complete newbie to towing with a bike and cant seem to find anything online to answer my question.
when towing with 4 wheels i understand the physics of it but what happens when your cornering and tilting the bike over which a car doesn't do, how does it all stay connected?
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xx1953 tour
Posted by: Steppenwolf, October 10, 2011, 08:00:30 PM
Replies: 2

Board: Your Riding Stories
Views: 349

This is not my ride but found it of interest of early touring riders abroad :)
 
This tour took place a year before I was a twinkle in my dad's eye with my mom.It's a bit long but I like the pictures.
 
http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html
xxLil-B Bunkhouse Trailer Modification
Posted by: nomad, April 05, 2010, 07:39:01 AM
Replies: 2

Board: Pop-up Camping Trailer
Views: 915

I currently own a LilB-Bunkhouse, and I have noticed that the canvas doesn't seal around the joint of the frame from inside on both sides. ;D
I think bugs/mosquitoes will sip through these gaps easily.  Anyone have a solution of how to seal theses opens. :)
Another open spot is around the A/c unit, how can I seal this place also.
Any info would be appreciated.
 O0
Nick
xx2007 Mercedes ML350 Sport Package For Sale
Posted by: nomad, October 27, 2011, 07:14:20 PM
Replies: 0

Board: Miscellaneous
Views: 136

I need money, so here is the most beautiful SUV that you can buy at a fraction of the price.
Listed on Autotrader.com.  Please follow the below link for more details.
It has only 32200 miles, and asking for $28500.
Thanks
Nick

2007 Mercedes ML350 - SPORT PACKAGE
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