thisdadslife
@thisdadslife.bsky.social
A 60+ years of age father re-discovering his love of motorcycles after a 25-year hiatus. Currently fostering a Suzuki DR650 and V-Strom 650 and finding a home for a KTM EXC500. Located in the Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada.
AI generated the previous photo based on this photo of my bike.
October 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
AI generated the previous photo based on this photo of my bike.
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
September 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
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
#moto #motorcycle #motorbike #advrider #motosky
September 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
#moto #motorcycle #motorbike #advrider #motosky
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
#motosky #advrider #motorcycle #motorbike
September 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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
#motosky #advrider #motorcycle #motorbike
I used to be good at that in the late 70s when both myself and my bike were 100lbs lighter. ;-) Nowadays it's hit and miss, just like it was for my friend here.
August 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I used to be good at that in the late 70s when both myself and my bike were 100lbs lighter. ;-) Nowadays it's hit and miss, just like it was for my friend here.
Spent most of the day doing deadlifts. In between sets I rode the motorcycle.
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
August 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Spent most of the day doing deadlifts. In between sets I rode the motorcycle.
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #britishcolumbia
August 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #britishcolumbia
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
August 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
August 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
August 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
August 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
#dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #advrider #motosky
August 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky #britishcolumbia #canada
July 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky #britishcolumbia #canada
I have my camera in an alloy cage since I don't trust the 1/4-20 socket staying in the camera at angles close to horizontal. I'm able to tie a string to the cage and either attach it to the bike or run it along the stick to attach closer to the stick's base.
July 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I have my camera in an alloy cage since I don't trust the 1/4-20 socket staying in the camera at angles close to horizontal. I'm able to tie a string to the cage and either attach it to the bike or run it along the stick to attach closer to the stick's base.
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
#suzuki #vstrom #v-strom #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky
July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
#suzuki #vstrom #v-strom #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky
Sometimes I fail the mighy Bushpig and am forced to turn around.
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
July 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Sometimes I fail the mighy Bushpig and am forced to turn around.
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
July 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
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
#motorcycle #yamaha #r6
July 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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
#motorcycle #yamaha #r6
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
#motorcycle #yamaha #r6
July 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
#motorcycle #yamaha #r6
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky
July 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada #advrider #motosky
A comparison of the seat foams with seat pan in the background. The Mantt seat foam is in the foreground.
July 21, 2025 at 5:49 AM
A comparison of the seat foams with seat pan in the background. The Mantt seat foam is in the foreground.
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
July 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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
#suzuki #dr650 #motorcycle #advrider #motosky
Motorcycles + gorgeous scenery = bliss.
#suzuki #dr650 #advrider #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada
#suzuki #dr650 #advrider #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada
July 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Motorcycles + gorgeous scenery = bliss.
#suzuki #dr650 #advrider #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada
#suzuki #dr650 #advrider #motorcycle #moto #motorbike #yvr #vancouver #canada