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On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:42:47 -0000 "Joe Tittiger" writes:

> I expect to need a new rear kenda 270 when I reach Emonton Alberta > im > about a month. > > Fred says shipping is no problem but I am wondering if anyone has > experience in how long it takes to get there? i.e. does customes > slow > things down? > > Are there excise taxes? NAFTA is supposed to get rid of those things > soon. > > Also perhaps you might know of a dual sport motorcycle store in > Edmonton or calgury. > > Many thanks > > Joe Tittiger

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Joe, Why not have it shipped to general delivery on this side of the border. Then pick it up and strap it on the bike. Change it when it's good for you. I've been getting over 6,000 miles from my rear Kenda K270. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

Hi Joe Both Calgary and Edmonton are good sized cities 700 000 - 900 000. Both cities will have good Kawi motorcycle dealerships (Google Kawasaki in Calgary or Edmonton and give them a call or e-mail for prices on Kendas. You will only pay 6 % federal sales tax. Alberta has no provincial sales tax. The exchange is in your favour by just over 10 %. Fuel is more expensive than in the USA but its cheaper than anywhere else in Canada. Alberta is the single biggest source of foreign oil for the US (yes bigger than Mexico, Venezuela or Saudi) hence they have lower taxes than elsewhere in Canada. Canada is much more like the US than the UK. Spellings can be a little different than in the US more like the British spellings but not always. Color is spelled colour but tire is spelled tire. Watch out for asphalting crews (road repairs). Oil on the road and motorcycles don't mix well as I recently discovered. Summer is road reconstruction season. Expect hot weather. We've had high temps around 35 degrees Celsius (95 F). Also heavy thundershowers are common this time of year. If you pass through Winnipeg, Manitoba give me a shout. Rob A-20 (under repair)

----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Tittiger To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 7:42 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] canadian tire(tyre ;-D ) charges I expect to need a new rear kenda 270 when I reach Emonton Alberta im about a month. Fred says shipping is no problem but I am wondering if anyone has experience in how long it takes to get there? i.e. does customes slow things down? Are there excise taxes? NAFTA is supposed to get rid of those things soon. Also perhaps you might know of a dual sport motorcycle store in Edmonton or calgury. Many thanks Joe Tittiger ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 14/07/2006 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 14/07/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Jeff. I did that the other day. Had a set of MEFOs delivered to a store on the US side of the border. There was no duty on the tires either. The tires were mounted across the back rack and panniers to transport them home. The problem was that if I shifted the tires back too far, they obscured the rear signal lights. Shifting them forward solved that problem but created another. I had the knobs of the tires rubbing on by butt all the way home and my jewels riding on the tank. I'm not a big guy so if Joe is, it will be a very tight fit unless he has a different way to pack them. There shouldn't be a problem getting the tires here. Although, I recommend he call ahead to ensure a set is available for him. Don Don Jeff Saline wrote: On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:42:47 -0000 "Joe Tittiger" writes:

> I expect to need a new rear kenda 270 when I reach Emonton Alberta > im > about a month. > > Fred says shipping is no problem but I am wondering if anyone has > experience in how long it takes to get there? i.e. does customes > slow > things down? > > Are there excise taxes? NAFTA is supposed to get rid of those things > soon. > > Also perhaps you might know of a dual sport motorcycle store in > Edmonton or calgury. > > Many thanks > > Joe Tittiger

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Joe, Why not have it shipped to general delivery on this side of the border. Then pick it up and strap it on the bike. Change it when it's good for you. I've been getting over 6,000 miles from my rear Kenda K270. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 09:13:35 -0700 (PDT) Don S writes: Hi Jeff. I did that the other day. Had a set of MEFOs delivered to a store on the US side of the border. There was no duty on the tires either. The tires were mounted across the back rack and panniers to transport them home. The problem was that if I shifted the tires back too far, they obscured the rear signal lights. Shifting them forward solved that problem but created another. I had the knobs of the tires rubbing on by butt all the way home and my jewels riding on the tank. I'm not a big guy so if Joe is, it will be a very tight fit unless he has a different way to pack them. There shouldn't be a problem getting the tires here. Although, I recommend he call ahead to ensure a set is available for him. Don <><><><><><> ><><><><> Don, I had a guy show up here a few weeks ago to change two tires on his BMW airhead. He had both tires around his middle. I think he just stacked them one on the other, stepped into the hole and lifted them until he had them where he wanted them. Then he got on the bike and rode a few miles like this. I wouldn't recommend it but it worked for him. On another note... A few times I've seen folks recommend backpacks for carrying gear while riding. I've never used a backpack on my back as I've always been concerned with what will happen to my spine if I'm in an accident. I suppose if it's only soft items it might be like extra protection. But I'm sure not willing to take a chance. I sure wouldn't carry tools in a backpack on my back. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Jul 15, 2006, at 9:27 AM, Jeff Saline wrote:

> I think he just stacked > them one on the other, stepped into the hole and lifted them until he > had > them where he wanted them. Then he got on the bike and rode a few > miles > like this. I wouldn't recommend it but it worked for him. >

I think that only works with Michelin tires though. Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote:

> > > > > On 7/16/06 7:29 AM, "Dooden" wrote: > > > And use a wooden clothespin to hold the pads apart... > > > > 2 halfs inserted from opposite directions to hold them square. > > > > Dooden > > A15 Green Ape > > > That's a great idea, Dooden - in the " why didn't I think of that

category !

> You qualify as the list's Heloise. Any suggestions for removing carpet > stains ? > > Bogdan, impressed in Colorado >

Not a problem... Throw a rug over the spot and nobody has to know.... Cheers Dooden A15 Green Ape