Trip to Saskatchewan

Just got back from a trip to the praries. Took my 1984 XJ 750 RL and sidecar from Victoria on Vancouver Island through Briitish Columbia, the Rocky Mountains, across Alberta and into Saskatchewan. Had a fantastic trip. Stayed with family and friends along the way. Made 2200 miles in 7 days. The only problem I had was after riding in a monsoon fror several hours, the horn started going off on its own. A shot of wd-40 in the handlebar switch cured that. Also my signal light indicators in the dash would glow slightly and the tach would swing wildly when I put a turn signal on. I pulled the headlight and the wires were wet inside. After it dried out everything was back to normal. I have silicone grease on all the connections but will have to try and waterproof it a bit more. I had been planning this trip for months. It was everything I dreamed and then some. I ventured off on some greasy old goat track gravel roads that I would never have attempted without the sidecar. The old girl ran like a champ and never missed a beat. I wouldn't hesitate to take it coast to coast.

 

26yr/o bike and some wd-40 going strong for 2200miles, damn mine doesn't even get it to the end of the driveway!
Next year I'll tack along, I swear, I mean ... I hope

 

Photos, we need photos Sounds like a great trip Glenn, but we need to see that old girl on screen ready for action.

 

There you go lads, a few photos of the trip. It took me a while to figure out how to post them.
Cheers
Glenn

 

Glenn, that is a great looking bike! Not sure I'd trust my 28 year old bike over the rockies...I might tag along to Hope!

Thanks for the pics.

 

What he said ^

 

Yeah thanks for the pics Glenn, it is indeed a fine looking bike you have. I see you've move the mirrors to fit in the end of the handle bar. Is this to give you better vision of what's going on behind?

 

Crow:
Those are Napolean bar end mirrors, The give a better field of view,so you are not looking at your shoulders but I find they are not quite as clear as the original equipment. Here is a link.
http://www.oldbritts.com/70_201001.html

 

Man, I wish I had a frame-mounted fairing on my 900! And are those Krauser cases? They look great!

 

MaximumX: Yes those are Krauser bags. I picked them up at a salvage yard for $125. I used a bit of scrap stainless steel for brackets and then had it all powdercoated. They work great. A friend of mine had one pop off his bike back in the 80's so to be on the safe side I use a leather belt for insurance.

 

Nice! I've got a set in the garage, with a topbox, but mounting looks like it'd be a nightmare. But you've inspired me! And the belt is a great idea. Looks pretty good too...