Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

Barkerville Trip Photo Album Link My 1 st ever backcountry bike adventure with friend Cory leading the way from his place in 108 Mile Ranch to Wells & Barkerville & back. The ride started out Sunday July 26 in rain up to Merritt via Hwy 1 & 5, then up the old Quilchena Hwy 5A to Shumway Lake to meet up with cos’ Pat who was attending a BC Water-ski event as the first aid officer.  I had delayed departure until 11 am in hope of the rain subsiding, but no such luck.  Arrived about 3 pm to find them packing up the last of the supplies.  Evelyn (Pat’s girlfriend) headed for home shortly afterwards to leave Pat & I to get caught up & ride. 1 st time seeing his recently acquired 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XT…red of course, as the only colour motorcycle he has ever owned….we ride to Kamloops & overnight at the Holiday Inn in Tranquille awaiting the arrival of friend Cory flying in from YVR the next morning on his way home to 108 Mile Ranch after his work rotation wit

  Altrider Luggage Rack + Givi Adapter Mount Kit :  quality kit SW Motech EVO Quick Detach Luggage Racks : used thinner spacers on grab rail mounts & longer bolts & spacers on footrest mounts moving the racks closer & more parallel to the center line of bike. Total width at the front of bags (widest point) was reduced from 96.5 cm (38") to 91.5 cm (36") while positioning the bags more parallel to the bike & perpendicular to the ground via a combination of using narrower spacers on the upper 2 mounts (shared with the oem passenger grab rails) + 3.0 cm (1.2") spacers on the left footpeg mount & 2.5 cm (1") spacers on the right footpeg mount. Left bag is now 47 cm (18.5") off centre, right bag is 42.5 cm (16.75") off center at back or 89.5 cm (35.25") across. Caribou 40 L Cases + Liners, Retention Lid Straps & Locks : spacious, durable, ease of use, good value, the case liner combines side/top load functionality, withstood a s

Altrider Crash Bars :  strong, proven design that permits side panel removal, powder coat scratched easily on low speed lay down in mud + 1.5" Nylon Webbing:  wrapped the Altrider Crash Bars, treated with Nikwax Tent & Gear Solar Proof for waterproofing, 18'/side can dble as tow straps, bars treated with synthetic polymer wax prior to install. Altrider Skid Plate:  Rhino Hybrid Coated, very effective at dampening sound + very tough & durable TechSpec C3 Tank Protectors :  C3 is too slippery, will use "Snake Skin" material next time Pyramid Fender Extender :  effectively reduces spray at motor/header & plugs Shock Sox Fork Seal Protectors :  effective at keeping fork seals clean