XSNorth 2012

[slow mo]

xs north

my buddy had to cancel so it looks like i have a room to share any takers let me know! if not that's ok too ,,rides safe ,,,slow mo!

[JeffH]

Unfortunately - Gotta go with Plan C

Countdown - meeting in Haliburton in two weeks @ XS North !!!

Plan A: I have been working very diligently on the XS11E project bike so I could take it to XS North. Guess I have to throw in the towel and admit defeat. Rusted Caliper Pistons and corroded Masters have slowed me down + took an extra week+ at Traxxion Dynamics with the fork rebuilds with Emulators & custom springs + the Z1 Banjo angles & lengths caused me some grief and delay exchanging banjos. Bike runs awesome, but when I got the bike the Pacifico and Luggage had been taken OFF. Plus I'm not sure if PO even gave me all the mounting nuts & bolts etc. Haven't gotten to any of that Fairing stuff yet or the TC Fuse Box or testing the electrics. Also, No fairing = No Headlight. (MaximPhil says my temporary chicken wire mess headlight would not amuse the local cops or the O.P.P.) While I might be able to get the bike fully setup in a week, other than 250 miles of test rides the bike is unproven. Just not smart to take off on a 3,000 mile trip with an untested machine. Plus this AM I just tore down Carbs today to resolve the stripped pilot jet in #2 the PO had messed up. I found #2 exhaust manifold temp was running 90 degrees too cool. The pilot jet in #2 is both stuck and mangled which is impacting pilot circuit fuel flow in #2.

To Haliburton, kind of depends on real time Weather & Toronto Traffic situation. I plan to leave Fredonia/Dunkirk NY on I-90 about say 7:30 AM Friday June 29th. Will stop at McD's wi-fi at Grimsby on the QEW to check Toronto Traffic and check the weather. (I'm needing a Tim Horton's coffee fix but do they have free wi-fi??) Toronto will likely be a worse traffic mess than usual but may get lucky and thread the needle just before 12 noon. If weather is nice and/or Toronto traffic a total mess; I may just ride some roads toward Guelph then Barrie then over to Rally. Kind of depends on weather. If anybody is heading that same direction early Fri AM let me know if you are interested in running lead or shotgun. I absolutely hate going via Grand Island so I'll X-over at the Peace Bridge then QEW as far as fast traffic allows.

Plan C Bike: really wanted to drive the XS11E Project. Had another plan B, but it looks like you might be seeing an orange G-wing. Took G-wing over to dealer for new E-3's and checkup this afternoon. Should leave Atlanta on 25 or 26 depending on weather and other family plans. See y'all soon !!

Jeff

[slow mo]

talkin to my buddy in
Minden[[close to Halliburton]] he says black flies are almost gone dragon flies came out early! but in the evening and morning the mosquitos take over so buy a repellant with DEET you should be ok unless you swallow a June bug ha,, ha, ride safe mouth closed !! slow mo!

[mack]

Route

Yes, those are the numbers Dean, From Kingston west on #401 to exit 509 (hwy 30) is roughly 1.5 hours at legal speed. The exit to my house is 525 and I'm 9 miles north of there. If you need maintenance or a rest just call ahead.

[DeanR]

you'd be passing through but my brother and I will be heading to haliburton friday morning by way of county roads through Cambellford, Havelock, Lasswade, Apsley, Paudash, Tory Hill to Haliburton. You can follow along if you like. I have a place for you to stay if you come up thursday.

Looks roughly like routes 30, 46, 504, 28 and 118.
Sound about right Mack?

[mack]

Not sure what time of day

you'd be passing through but my brother and I will be heading to haliburton friday morning by way of county roads through Cambellford, Havelock, Lasswade, Apsley, Paudash, Tory Hill to Haliburton. You can follow along if you like. I have a place for you to stay if you come up thursday.

[DeanR]

It seems there is a nifty brewery along our route:

http://lakeofbaysbrewing.ca/

Just sayin' . Maybe they'd give us a fine tour?

and DuWayne, those look interesting.

[dpotter58]

Hi Dean,
I would go with HamJam's first route.
I am stuck with fighting my way out of Toronto with the "great Unwashed"
in cages. I will definitely need a beer by the time I get to Haliburton
Phil

I won't have beer Phil but these should be cold

[Phoenix Rider]

. I will definitely need a beer by the time I get to Haliburton
Phil

Not to worry Phil. I will have some on ice for you.
Wayne

[MaximPhil]

looks like a lot of country with few roads Dean.

Hi Duwayne, Good point. Also to everyone.Watch your fuel as some stretches
can be many miles between gas stations.
Phil

[MaximPhil]

Yep, I came up with pretty much what hamjam talked about. Should work out fine. Was in Napanee/Hay Bay last year. Just gotta keep going a few more miles..

Hi Dean,
I would go with HamJam's first route.
I am stuck with fighting my way out of Toronto with the "great Unwashed"
in cages. I will definitely need a beer by the time I get to Haliburton
Phil

[DeanR]

looks like a lot of country with few roads Dean.

Yep, I came up with pretty much what hamjam talked about. Should work out fine. Was in Napanee/Hay Bay last year. Just gotta keep going a few more miles..

[dpotter58]

Already had that Wayne, but thanks. Looking for some local knowledge/tips.

looks like a lot of country with few roads Dean.

[hamjam]

2 routes first one ,leave the ferry turn L to princess st then L onto hwy 33 w (bath rd) to regional rd 21 ,sign Hay bay napanee R turn 21 turns into 8 stay on it till Napanee ( gas & food) 8 turns into 41 at the bridge head up N on 41 to Denbigh (food fuel) turn L on 28 stay on it through Bancroft (food fuel) to hwy 118 R stay on it till you reach Haliburton these are nice roads but may be busy when you get to Haliburton L ont 21 the motel is on the L side at the Shell station not far
alternate route stay on 33 to the ferry cross and head to Picton turn L stay on 33 to 62 t R stay on 62 through Belleville or maybe not this route Bellville will be very busy stay on 62 to Bancroft Turn L onto 28 to 118
first route pretty and not so busy second pretty and will be buy through Belleville .
Jim

[DeanR]

Already had that Wayne, but thanks. Looking for some local knowledge/tips.