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by giantjoe
Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Chain Saw recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 1043

Re: Chain Saw recommendations?

Lethbridge Honda had the MS170 on for $199. No brainer.
by giantjoe
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Chain Saw recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 1043

Chain Saw recommendations?

As you all know, I'm incredibly cheap/poor and since I'm building an EX track I need a saw. Are electric ones any good? Should I just buy a cheap Poulin? Should I pony up and buy a Stihl/Husky? I am here for your input.
by giantjoe
Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:22 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hiya!
Replies: 22
Views: 3635

Re: Hiya!

Unfortunately yes Dylan. I forgot to say thanks to all three of you. It was a pleasure working with you guys. I'm heading to Magrath (15 min south of Lethbridge) because my wife wants to be closer to her family.

Castle and Porkies are about the same distance away. Too far...
by giantjoe
Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hiya!
Replies: 22
Views: 3635

My time is up...

Well, that was a short 7 years. It's time to admit I'm moving from the Calgary area and won't be able to ride with you guys on Wednesdays anymore... :poop: When I joined the club, I was as green as could be. I knew how to read riding lines from previous experience on a mtb, but managing a clutch and...
by giantjoe
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Calgary riding
Replies: 2
Views: 1211

Re: New to Calgary riding

Go to the Club Night forums and wait till the next ride. Welcome!
by giantjoe
Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Battery Life/Maintenance
Replies: 4
Views: 590

Re: Battery Life/Maintenance

It should hold a charge indefinitely just like a car. Obviously if you aren't riding it will dwindle over time. I'd take it out over the winter, put it in the basement on a trickle charger and install it for next season.
by giantjoe
Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Putting faces to names
Replies: 10
Views: 2494

Re: Putting faces to names

It's spring again. Lots of new members. My name and face are at the top, but really, just find the head floating above the crowd...
by giantjoe
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Just a little problem... loading and unloading the bike
Replies: 19
Views: 1764

Re: Just a little problem... loading and unloading the bike

trailguy wrote:Try and park with your tail gate as low as possible. Set up the ramp and place a milk crate beside the ramp for a foot step. Stand on the left [shifter side] of the bike. Use the front brake to slowly back the bike down the ramp. This is how most riders un-load.
Milk crate!? Come on...
by giantjoe
Tue May 30, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Rookie Rider & RMDRA Member
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

Re: Rookie Rider & RMDRA Member

You'll both be fine. Show up, make sure you tell Robert you are green and we'll take care of you!
by giantjoe
Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Kinked pipe?
Replies: 4
Views: 547

Re: Kinked pipe?

by giantjoe
Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Kinked pipe?
Replies: 4
Views: 547

Kinked pipe?

Is there anyone local that can reliably repair a kinked pipe? It's in good shape otherwise. Just a hard hit knocked it out of shape a bit.
by giantjoe
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Chain Break tool?
Replies: 11
Views: 1162

Re: Chain Break tool?

Yeah Marco, that's what I did. Success. I asked for help too soon. Thanks.
by giantjoe
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Chain Break tool?
Replies: 11
Views: 1162

Re: Chain Break tool?

You're right Steve. I got the extra links off easy enough, but I'm having difficulty setting the master link. I'm on the south side if anyone could help me out.
by giantjoe
Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Chain Break tool?
Replies: 11
Views: 1162

Chain Break tool?

I'm finally changing my chain and sprockets. Unfortunately the front sprocket isn't in stock so I have to wait until Tuesday to know for sure about my chain length. Does anyone have a chain break tool I can borrow in case I have to remove a link or two?
by giantjoe
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: I don't understand?
Replies: 17
Views: 1883

Re: I don't understand?

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