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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

That sucks, sorry to hear about that. Coincidentally, I am also re-doing my fork seals this week.

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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 agree. I was thinking that just last night, trying to go for a balanced position while standing, and gripping the bike with my legs so my arms weren't accidentally inputting anything into the bars. I always do better downhill than uphill.

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

Bike is very old school. No augmentation of any kind.

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

A TL from back in the day! 😍 Coincidentally the friend who was with me on that ride suggested we go to a Try Trials event next month.

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

(the single track, as well as the view at the end of the powerline road, made it all worthwhile, though)

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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 · 23/05/2026

That sucks, sorry to hear that.

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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 · 04/05/2026

It's definitely louder but not obnoxiously so. It's the burbling and popping during deceleration which is most noticeable. I like it but I'm holding on to a GSXR pipe I found in case I decide I want something quieter in the future.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I know what you mean. I've ridden my son's R6 for a few *very* short stints and that was enough to confirm that my sportbike days are but tiny specks in my rear view mirror.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I have yet to consult them. I'm too lazy to pull the seat and gas tank on the side of the road to check the plugs. I suppose I should, though.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Next time. I used a Tusk kit of fork seals and dust seals but the dust seals didn't fit (they were clearly designed for a different fork).

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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

There are so many great things about riding off-pavement, chief among them: far fewer cars. Also no worries about artificial speed limits. Common sense and fear are enough to keep the speeds nicely aligned with the terrain difficulty. Oh, and it instantly expands your inventory of routes.

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

I think Honda did a great job with the design of the Rebel. A modern take on the cruiser look.

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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 · 20/02/2026

I'm genuinely surprised that he didn't insist on them playing "Macho Man."

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I know what you mean. I bought my last helmet around December last year and then had to stare at it, sitting in my home office, for a few mos. before I could use it.

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

I bought it about 30 yrs ago. It's very simple. 12-volt system with a 3.6 amp/49-watt average draw,

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

I don't ride in the winter but I do use a heated vest when it's cold. Love it because it's not bulky so is easy to wear in the morning, on the way to the trails, and then stow it in my bag later in the day. Much less bulky than wearing a warm underlayer.

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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 · 26/11/2025

Enjoy your riding season. My insurance expired a couple of days ago. Will replace the DR's fork seals over the winter. Also picked up a GSXR muffler for it that I hope I can shorten so it fits the bike.

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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 · 30/10/2025

What bike is that? I don't think I've seen it before.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I can barely make out some logo or something imprinted into the riding surface of the tire. Never seen that before but I haven't looked at a ton of sportbike tires so...

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Unbelievable. Never heard of this guy but now have to find out everything I can about how those forks held up.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Does it have an erase or overwrite-with-a-black-bar function? I know that if I were using it, I'm bound to make a mistake at some point, much as I do with a label maker.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

It's not my EV charging outlet because I had to fix it myself this morning!

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

AI generated the previous photo based on this photo of my bike.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Yeah, that makes sense. Not much else you can do, really. Despite all that, it looks like a lovely place to ride.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

I enjoyed driving on similar rural roads in England in a car but on a bike I would've been uneasy going around some of those blind curves. No room to maneuver if the driver of an oncoming car was doing something stupid.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

He's not unique in that regard. What's crazy is how many people support him.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Same here. Watching Japanese choppers going for chill rides on Japanese rural roads helped to get me through our Canadian winter.

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thisdadslife @thisdadslife.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Exactly why I suffered through changing my tires in my garage using my bike's tool kit. I wanted to ensure I could do it with what I carry. And also wanted to make mistakes and learn a better way to do things in the comfort of my garage.

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

It was WAAAAY easier replacing the front tire than the rear. I didn't even need to use my bead breaker tool. It WAS, however, harder to seat the bead. Had to use almost 60psi and lots of soap to get the tire to seat properly.

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