I have a 1982 Bianchi made using Ishiwata Magny. However, there isn’t a lot of information on Ishiwata framesets. So I thought I would share…
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Honda CB 550 Motorcycle Build
In 2019 I purchased a Honda CB550 motorcycle. The year on the front plate is 1974. Which happens to be the first year the CB550…
Tuning a Honda CB550 carburetor with pods
Here’s how I tuned my 1974 Honda CB550 motorcycle with pods. My bike came with pods when I purchased it. I will share the full…
Do 29 inch wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester? 265 70R15
Sadly, no they do not… stock. The largest wheel that will fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester is 28″ in diameter. If you own a 2014…
Installing Flatout Suspension on a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester SH
Flatout Suspension GR Lite
This past weekend I installed the Flatout Suspension’s GR-Lite coil overs and Rallitek spacers. They arrived packaged in the box. There were a couple things…
Do 15 inch Method 502 wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT?
Yes! The 09-13 Subaru Forester 2.5XT has bigger front brakes than the non-turbo Forester. So I was unsure if they would fit. Method’s website say…
09-13 Subaru Forester XT – The start of an adventure vehicle
I’d been considering setting up an adventure vehicle to access the backcountry roads for ski touring. A 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT sat stored at our…
How to train for a Granfondo in 2 months
Riding the 2016 Penticton Granfondo
The Penticton Granfondo is two months away. So how do you train for a 160 kilometer event in just 8 weeks? Having ridden Dave’s Ride…
Off-roading terms and definitions
Often confused and misused – Here is a list of the most common off-road terms and definitions for your reading pleasure. Off-road \ ˈȯf-ˈrōd \…
2018 Okanagan Race/Ride Calendar
Okanagan + Surrounding Areas Knox Mnt Hill Climb Tuesday, May 15 2018 Distance: 3k Start: 6:40pm, registration opens at 5:30pm Cost: $5 + BC race…