New(ish) Member in Canada

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MrPeanutbuttersolution

Discussion Starter · 15 d ago

Bought the bike in 2018, and promptly went back to the Arctic for work. Didn't take the northern contract this summer, so I'll finally be around to ride, and subsequently participate here some more.

No major modifications yet. Hepco & Becker crash bars, Wunderlich oil cooler guard, Unit Garage saddlebags, and Evotech engine guard (arriving soon, hopefully). Just finished a four day road trip and found the headlight to really be lacking. Only time since buying the bike that I missed my old ZX6r. I guess that's the next upgrade on the list.

Stay safe!
Cheers

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Ric Vilbig

· #2 · 15 d ago

Welcome from Oregon!

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BMWMG

· #3 · 15 d ago

Hello from south of the border in olde Massachusetts.

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austinw6793

· #4 · 15 d ago

Welcome to the forum! When you get a chance, post some pictures of the bike!

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Granitedigger

· #5 · 15 d ago

Welcome! It doesn't take much to improve the headlight. I found that even taking the quick and easy route of simply replacing the bulb with the inexpensive Sylvania SilverStar Halogen made a pretty significant difference for me.

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TimC

· #6 · 15 d ago

Welcome back to the forum from Ohio!

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3570

· #7 · 15 d ago

Welcome! Sounds like you've got plenty of protection bits taken care of. +1 for pics, we love seeing other nineTs!

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MrPeanutbuttersolution

Discussion Starter · #8 · 15 d ago

Granitedigger said:
Welcome! It doesn't take much to improve the headlight. I found that even taking the quick and easy route of simply replacing the bulb with the inexpensive Sylvania SilverStar Halogen made a pretty significant difference for me.

That's the first thing I'll try. If it doesn't cut it, I suppose I'll go for the full LED upgrade. It's only money, right?

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Baloo

· #9 · 15 d ago

Welcome

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NS UGS

· #10 · 15 d ago

A fellow Canuck!
Welcome!

What'd you do up north?

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Dauphinais

· #11 · 15 d ago

Hello @MrPeanutbuttersolution

Welcome to the forum.

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Captain

· #12 · 15 d ago

Hi and welcome to the forum. 👋

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XKvator

· #13 · 15 d ago

Hey Mr Peanutbuttersoulution, I am in Abbotsford and the proud new owner of a R nine T, pm if you want to go for a ride sometime. I also work out of town in remote locations, last time I was in the Arctic was with BHP on the Ekati mine.

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gene_apodaca

· #14 · 15 d ago

Welcome to the forum. but, we really do need to see some pics, I think.

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kvnshphrd

· #15 · 15 d ago

Welcome from Georgia USA. I've not noticed the headlight to be weak...just the opposite actually. Will you be upgrading to the Denali?

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MrPeanutbuttersolution

Discussion Starter · #16 · 14 d ago

3570 said:
Welcome! Sounds like you've got plenty of protection bits taken care of. +1 for pics, we love seeing other nineTs!

I'm admittedly pretty bad at taking pictures in general. There'll have to do for now. I've saved a lot of space by switching from a two-person tent to a camping hammock.

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MrPeanutbuttersolution

Discussion Starter · #17 · 14 d ago

NS UGS said:
A fellow Canuck!
Welcome!

What'd you do up north?

I was working for a shipping company. Captain on one of their vessels. Money was pretty good, but being away for 5 months straight wasn't.

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MrPeanutbuttersolution

Discussion Starter · #18 · 14 d ago

XKvator said:
Hey Mr Peanutbuttersoulution, I am in Abbotsford and the proud new owner of a R nine T, pm if you want to go for a ride sometime. I also work out of town in remote locations, last time I was in the Arctic was with BHP on the Ekati mine.

Congrats on the bike! What did you did you end up buying? I'm in North Van. Might head over to the island today.

Where is that mine located? We do some work for the Hope Bay mine, and Sabina mine. Both in Bathurst Inlet.

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kebo

· #19 · 14 d ago

Welcome here.

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gene_apodaca

· #20 · 14 d ago

Scrambler riders unite!!! You will definitely have to document some of your camping travels with us. I'm eager to see where you go.

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