Trails around Nanaimo

[CountFloyd]

Hi my name is Eric. I'm just moving to the area. Wondering about good places to explore.
I have an hdt-81, and in the process of bringing my '81 BJ42 here from Alberta.
Thanks.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Back Roads Mapbook - Vancouver Island

 

[CountFloyd]

Thanks for the warm welcome, never mind....

 

[cruiserpilot]

Thanks for the warm welcome, never mind....

I'm sorry, this is the official MUD welcome. I've been gone for 6 weeks working, flew 105 hrs in 14 days.
Just got home, and my webasto blew a coolant line just as I'm leaving on a 3 week trip to the Yukon.
That was a start, others will join in I'm sure

 

[stevebradford]

It's the weekend everyone's out side not checking the internet. Check back Monday night.

 

[seapotato]

Welcome....



I'm in cedar, but I'm on a twice per decade wheeling pace.

Occasionally we manage to browbeat the Victoria guys into crossing the malahat for the monthly meeting , (usually Duncan) .

beer , bullshitting about cruisers etc, good time to meet some people. ( Except me, I'm on a once per year pace for attending... )

Jim seems to get out a lot in nanaimo. ( Thread--> Jim and Robs adventures )



I imagine everything is locked down right now ( or at least should be ) until the rains come back.

 

[stevebradford]

I think I cross the ferry more than the malahat! This summer for sure... ungh, stupid ferry!

 

[Diesel Cruiserman]

Hey new person. Welcome and give me a ring if you want to see a few local Nanaimo Trails..

Rob

 

[CountFloyd]

Thanks guys. I remember meeting a guy at Rivershiver in 2011, who had a cruiser shop on the island. Wondering if he is still in business.
I'm sure any of you can imagine the hurdles required for an OOP inspection.
Look forward to meeting some of you guys. I'm in a metallic beige 80 with AB. Plates, big roof rack and a pile of dents...
Eric.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Call Dan Kern
Kern Motors 250-740-5609
2211 Cedar Road

Good mechanic, kind of weird some of his stuff, but he did the post salvage inspection on my
BJ74. Basically, it has to be mechanically proper. No rust perforations through to inside,
or what might be considered structural.
If you go to the library, you can look through the inspection manual and the actual list
they use.

 

[Diesel Cruiserman]

Thanks guys. I remember meeting a guy at Rivershiver in 2011, who had a cruiser shop on the island. Wondering if he is still in business.
I'm sure any of you can imagine the hurdles required for an OOP inspection.
Look forward to meeting some of you guys. I'm in a metallic beige 80 with AB. Plates, big roof rack and a pile of dents...
Eric.

I got a guy for the inspection. He is called Departure bay Automotive, I use to cut and sell him steel from Metal Super Market back when I worked there..His name is Al..

 

[JimJ]

Howdy and welcome

 

[franken60]

Welcome! there is some great knowledge of the backroads in the group.

We will be having a meeting mid september, would be great to meet you and check out the cruiser!

Cheers

 

[OceanCable]

It would be nice to have another 80 in the club!

 

[Hornboy]

There's some great trails around but it's becoming more difficult to access them seems to me

 

[bikersmurf]

Thanks guys. I remember meeting a guy at Rivershiver in 2011, who had a cruiser shop on the island. Wondering if he is still in business.
I'm sure any of you can imagine the hurdles required for an OOP inspection.
Look forward to meeting some of you guys. I'm in a metallic beige 80 with AB. Plates, big roof rack and a pile of dents...
Eric.

Probably RADD Cruisers
Could be John Barron or @Diesel Cruiserman that you met.



Hope to be coming to a meeting again soon.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Thanks guys. I remember meeting a guy at Rivershiver in 2011, who had a cruiser shop on the island. Wondering if he is still in business.
I'm sure any of you can imagine the hurdles required for an OOP inspection.
Look forward to meeting some of you guys. I'm in a metallic beige 80 with AB. Plates, big roof rack and a pile of dents...
Eric.

Did you get a Back Roads Mapbook - Vancouver Island yet? Isn't there a meeting soon?
I'm not back for a couple weeks. Might make last weekend, not sure yet.

 

[CountFloyd]

I haven't gotten one yet. Been super busy after moving.
Trying to make time for repairing my truck, but I might sell it as it needs more love than I am able to give right now. Which means either bring it back to Alberta or sell it here, needing an OPP.