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Originally posted by trevor View PostLast edited by bobgroger; 03-07-2016, 02:54 AM.sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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Originally posted by bobgroger View PostI should have never done this on a weekend. The line at Customs was huge and VERY slow moving.30 minutes delay at the border, 2 hours in line waiting for an agent, 30 minutes to get the paperwork sorted. Bike is now legally imported to the US, no problems other than the Speedo quit somewhere around Bellingham. Will try to post pics tomorrow.
I'm thinking of buying Canadian too, because I'm seeing some bikes between Windsor and Toronto.
Thanks!"Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored
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Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostWhat are these papers that need to had for crossing into the US?
I'm thinking of buying Canadian too, because I'm seeing some bikes between Windsor and Toronto.
Thanks!sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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Slycox
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Like those Civil War monuments. We have one near here very similar to that, but our guy has a mustache, and a dirty face.
Buchannon Michigan.
"Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored
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Originally posted by bobgroger View Postand you are an old white guy with a confused look on his face.If you are starting to grey, learn the look.....
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83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren
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raygun
Took her out for the first time after the rebuild, got the safety inspection, and now she's registered! This bike takes off like a rocket! But then again, it's the largest displacement bike I've owned. I love it! Wife took this picture to share with my dad afterwards.
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Originally posted by raygun View PostTook her out for the first time after the rebuild, got the safety inspection, and now she's registered! This bike takes off like a rocket! But then again, it's the largest displacement bike I've owned. I love it! Wife took this picture to share with my dad afterwards.
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Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostLike those Civil War monuments. We have one near here very similar to that, but our guy has a mustache, and a dirty face.
Buchannon Michigan.
Obviously he wasn't a casualty of war for I'm living testament of his survival. Same last name which is really cool. Bit haggered... 3K miles on a B-King in 6 days does that to anyoneJedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by Charlie G View PostI practice this look just before I go on a ride. You never know when you're going to need itIf you are starting to grey, learn the look.....
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09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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Originally posted by Slycox View PostJedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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OK, so here is the story of my trip to a foreign country over the weekend. Had my ex-wife (long story, but I love her more than when we were married) drive me 100 miles to Port Angeles to catch the ferry to Victoria, BC, which is on an island. You fly or boat, and I found out you can't fly without a passport. But you can boat with an Enhanced Drivers License.
I got off the ferry, and Dave (Hayabuser) was waiting for me in his Triumph T120 with a sidecar. My first sidecar ride, and the first time it had hauled 220 lbs. On the gas, turns right. On the brakes, turns left. We went to the Autoplan (BC equivalent of the DMV) to transfer the registration. In BC they take your plates when you sell a vehicle, so I needed to purchase a temporary 2 day permit and insurance for $48 CDN ($5 US). There was a problem as the only valid form of ID is a Passport (see the theme here?). So eventually we had someone at the other end of the phone approve it, probably because they wanted to get another old gross polluter vehicle off the road.
Dave got on his B-King that showed up earlier in the day from the frozen wastelands, and he delivered me to Trevor's house
Then we started drinking beer. I don't remember anything after 2AM, but I woke up in a bed the next morning. Trevor's wife Janice (a real saint) cooked us breakfast, and I struggled to get out the door to catch the 11:00 Ferry to Tswassen. I was the last vehicle to load, and we shoved off 1 minute later. THat was about the time the battery on my phone died so no more pics...
Headed to the border, about 30 minutes. Talked to the guy at the booth, he sent me inside. There I find a line of about 100 people, and it seemed like they were helping about one an hour. All the people from the ferry jammed in at once, it took 3 hours to get the paperwork done and the bike properly imported.I had no other choice, as I was riding it back.
About this time (4:30) I hit the slab and headed south. After a few miles the skies opened up and the temperature dropped like a rock to the low 40's. Cold, wet, and 70MPH is not a good combination over 120 miles in the dark. Ex is freaking out (remember, dead phone) and calls Trevor to see if I left. 5 minutes later (7:15PM) I pulled in the driveway and almost fell over. I had to get help to shut the bike off, pry my frozen hands from the grips, and put the kickstand down. They helped me inside where I collapsed. I honestly could not have gone another mile. Took another 2 hours until I warmed up enough to be coherent.
All in all, a good time was had by all (from what I remember), and I thank Dave, Trevor, and Janice for their hospitality. If I ever import another bike, it will be on a Tuesday morning so I have all the CBP people to myself.... BTW, they had teh drug sniffing dog going down the line of cars. They never looked in my bags.sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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Great story, thanks for sharing.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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