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by ShawnKing2
Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

blues2cruise wrote: It takes a very long time for ballistic nylon to soften. Wear a scarf. :wink:
Actually, the neck area is well padded and not abrasive. It's the arm holes I'm having issues with. :)
by ShawnKing2
Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:04 am
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

blues2cruise wrote: Just guessed because I bought one 2 years ago at the show. :mrgreen:
How is it holding up? Does it "soften" at all? Being brand new, it's pretty "sharp" and rough on my delicate skin. :)
by ShawnKing2
Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

blues2cruise wrote: What kind of jacket? Rubber Side Down?
LOL Yeah...How did you know!? :)

The liner is "poo poo" but the outer jacket fits great.
by ShawnKing2
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

blues2cruise wrote:I ended up not going after all.

Instead I went to Manning Park to find snow. :)
I went. Got a great deal on a new 4 season jacket, found out info on custom seats and custom ear molds. So I'm happy I went.
by ShawnKing2
Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

blues2cruise wrote:I will probably go. If the weather improves...I may even insure my bike for the day.
I'm forced to ride in from the airport that day. So I hope the weather improves!
by ShawnKing2
Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

ceemes wrote: If I recall correctly, the gear selection last year was f'ing dismal.
It was but Daytona was selling helmets at good prices.
by ShawnKing2
Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016

ceemes wrote:
blues2cruise wrote:http://vancouvermotorcycleshow.com/

January 22-24, 2016
Think I will give a miss this year, last years sucked hind teat.
If I didn't have someone who wanted to go look for gear, I'd do the same. But I'm not going expecting a whole lot.
by ShawnKing2
Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:31 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Wind from trucks
Replies: 11
Views: 10919

Re: Wind from trucks

I stay as far away from the truck as I can get when passing it. The extreme opposite side of the lane you're passing in would be perfect, but is still turbulent. Welcome Bill and this is good advice. I'd also add, go by the semi at as brisk a pace as you are comfortable with and *NEVER* match speed...
by ShawnKing2
Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 38335

Re: Vancouver Motorcycle Show in Abbotsford BC January 2015

Just came back from the show, and I have to admit I was less than impressed. It was my first time and I've gotta agree. I saw the new Triumph Trophy...she be big.... LOL It's a real beast, isn't it!? The select of gear was not all that good, in fact I was surprised at the lack of vendors. The reaso...
by ShawnKing2
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: New 2014 FJR 1300 ES in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Replies: 18
Views: 8249

Re: New 2014 FJR 1300 ES in Vancouver, BC, Canada

blues2cruise wrote:And you both have shaved heads. :)
But, unlike him, I'm BBC - "Bald by Choice". :)