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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Returning from Lillooet down to the Lower Mainland, we took the West Fraser Canyon route which I hadn't done in a LONG time. It was a blast. We also rode past the Saw Creek fire near Lytton which was on the other side of the canyon. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky youtu.be/Gn2mX31wJQM

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West Side of the Fraser Canyon

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Climbing to the Jesmond Fire Lookout near Lillooet, BC, Canada. This was a TON of fun. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky youtu.be/LWURNwe4Nu8

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Jesmond Fire Lookout

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Some video from WCADV Moto's 2026 June Jamboree that was staged out of Lillooet, BC, Canada. One of the C groups rode West Pavilion, High Bar Rd, and Big Bar Rd before doing the Jesmond fire lookout climb. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky youtu.be/Jt4-jCKgj78

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Pavilion and High Bar Road

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I attended the June Jamboree put on by the WCADV Moto group in Lillooet BC, Canada. It was lots of fun (and my first time going to an organized event). We took the West Harrison route to get from the Lower Mainland to Lillooet. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky youtu.be/5YNrDRS_h_0

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Harrison Mills to Lillooet Via The West Harrison Route

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I went for an evening ride with a friend yesterday. I keep encountering steep, loose rock sections which totally stymie me. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky www.youtube.com/watch?v=G26g...

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An Evening Ride

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I cleaned up the DR650 so I could take a photo of it with the new muffler and mid-pipe for Bushpig Performance who will be selling the kit. I'm really enjoying the sound of it. I also cut a 2" hole in the airbox and switched from a 145 to a 150 main jet' #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I took the Bushpig for its first big offroad ride of the year. We explored some areas along the Sea-to-Sky highway north of Vancouver, Canada. Had a great time and it perfectly encapsulated why I bought a dual-sport bike. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6w...

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Exploring Furry Creek and Mount Sheer

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The Bushpig is finally ready for the season. I put a larger jet in the carb and opened up the airbox to take advantage of the better exhaust flow. Also cleaned up a weld seam inside the exhaust header. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I *FINALLY* put my forks back together. It was real slog waiting for replacement parts because a) I ordered the wrong ones and b) because the manufacturer mislabeled theirs. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

More riding season prep: replacing the fork seals. I was able to unbolt the damper without buying the special tool but did have to buy a torque wrench since my other ones were too low or too high. Will be using some PVC pipe to drive in the seals. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

This tire that I installed last year is still waiting to lose its whiskers. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

My DR650's stock muffler weighs 4kg (8.8lb) more than this aftermarket unit! #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We're into the new year and we're also past the shortest day(light) of the year. That means thoughts of this coming riding season are popping into my head. On the weekend I gave the Flying Circus a little warm up to get some gas flowing in them. It's about 0C today.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I am weirdly excited to bundle up in my house on a cold winter weekend and watch a bunch of this guy's videos. #moto #motorcycle #motorbike #advrider #motosky www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JPP...

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Rebuilding the Iconic Suzuki DR650 Motorcycle Engine | Part 4: Bottom End Assembly

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Finally got fed up with the Shinko 244 (aka Golden Boy) and replaced it with a Pirelli MT21. The former is a 50/50 tire and I've been doing more technical trails that I expected so I wanted the more aggressive tread of the MT21. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

How are our southern hemisphere brethren doing? Things are beginning to cool up here in Canada so I guess you're salivating over the imminent start of your riding season? #moto #motorcycle #motorbike #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Cut up a crutch to make a portable jack stand for my bike. Being fully equipped for a flat to prevent it from every happening! #motosky #advrider #motorcycle #motorbike

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Between the chemo sessions and post surgical recovery, my wife finally had a pretty normal day today; the first time in a long while. She was able to get on my bike for the first time since the spring. #vstrom #v-strom #weestrom #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motorcycle youtu.be/Wa6w8MhbYRw

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V-Strom Therapy With My Wife

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Video from Saturday's ride on some Tamihi trails (blue and green levels). This 2 hours east of Vancouver, Canada. Content warning: STRONG 2nd hand embarrassement danger. #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wb_...

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Tamihi Trails: Edge of Reason, Reeces Pieces, Kanibis Korner, Milk Run and Windy Knob Loop

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

My short legs made it difficult to sit on the bike and turn, given the concaved nature of this terrain. Fortunately, I remembered the trick of lifting the bike onto its kickstand and pivoting it around. It worked beautifully! #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky youtu.be/61yA5vZ9aTY

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kickstand turn

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Spent most of the day doing deadlifts. In between sets I rode the motorcycle. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Now that I'm mostly recovered from the ride, I'm having fond memories of single track riding on BC's southwest coast. #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #britishcolumbia

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Video from yesterday's ride on Vedder Mountain. It was a VERY hot day. The heat combined with the effort involved in manhandling the Mighty Bushpig through the tight single track was exhausting. My riding became sloppy very quickly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGaN... #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider

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Vedder Mountain

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I love the new D606 on the back. Now I need to do something about the front tire. This is the 2nd time it's slipped sideways in the mud, taking down the bike. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Short legs syndrome strikes again. I was running my front wheel up the edge of the trail so I could do a backup turn but the trail surface was too concave and my stumpy little legs wouldn't let my feet touch the ground. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Success. I un-seated one side of the tire, replaced the tube, and re-seated the tire much more quickly last night. Also balanced it today. #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I thought I'd remove the K60 and install the D606 using only my trail tools. Took 2 hrs to remove the K60 and another 2 to install the rim lock and D606. But it only took a few seconds to determine that I pinched the tube and will have to replace it. 🤮 #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

After the previous weekend's difficulty on loose terrain, I've decided to replace the Heidenau K60 with a new Dunlop D606 I have in my garage. Just waiting for a new tube, rim lock and balance weights to arrive. I also borrowed a tire balancer. #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky

Heidenau K60 on the left, Dunlop D606 on the right.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

The government of British Columbia estimates that it has 662,000km of unpaved roads available for motorized use. #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky #britishcolumbia #canada

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

I love the POV I get from mounting the 360 cam this way but I'm worried that the stick will snap. I should make one out of a single tube. Who else out there has a reliable mount that is similar to this? #suzuki #vstrom #v-strom #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Had another great weekend ride, this time in Squamish, British Columbia. Many of the trails were rockier and more loose than I expected, resulting in some challenges. My riding was admittedly sloppy that day, too. It was still fun! youtu.be/ybJu51syyEU #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky

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Lava Flow and Brohm Ridge

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Sometimes I fail the mighy Bushpig and am forced to turn around. #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

After many hours of highway and offroad riding on the weekend, I can confirm that the Mantt DIY seat upgrade kit was well worth the money. I was much more comfortable with this new seat and the extra width wasn't a hindrance when standing on the pegs. #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

More progress on the R6. Engine is now re-assembled and in the frame. The photos show the old damaged bearing and the new replacement along with the weld repair. #motorcycle #yamaha #r6

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The parts arrived so my son is now re-assembly his R6 engine. The chain broke off part of the engine's casting so that had to get TIG welded back on. #motorcycle #yamaha #r6

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The Bushpig is very cross that I haven't taken it to the woods in the past two weekends. Riding weather is being wasted in a most egregious manner. #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I finally decided to deal with my DR650's terrible seat. I installed this CAD$130 Mantt seat kit today. It only took me about 2 hours. It's a luxurious 3" wider than the stock seat and also 1" lower which is great for me. #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky

Factory seat is 8 inches wide, max, and 6" wide at its narrowest. New seat is also 6 inches wide at its narrowest but 11 inches wide max.

The Mantt kit: seat cover, plastic liner sheet, and seat foam.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Finally found a way to stop the vent tube from slipping off of the gas cap (the space was too tight for a hose clamp). #suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

My Garmin told me that part of Saturday's off-road ride fully filled my week's quote for Intensity Minutes. 😅 If this kind of riding doesn't give me a heart attack first, it'll eventually make me healthier. #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

The mighty Bushpig in its element (Thurston Loop in the Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver BC). #suzuki #dr650 #drz400 #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

The drama never ends with my son's bike. Somehow the bearing race on the output shaft came apart on the R6. His initial tear down and parts shopping put the estimated parts cost at CAD$450, plus a lot of time learning to re-assemble the motor. #motorcycle #yamaha #r6

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Riding along the Nahatlatch River. The area bears the scars of the 2023 wildfire. #suzuki #dr650 #advrider #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Harrison East FSR -> Kookipi FSR: There was lots of bear scat on the road but we didn't see any wildlife at all. Lovely scenery though. Also it had rained the day before so there was no dust. #suzuki #dr650 #advrider #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada

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