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 Tankie Rides Again!
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Tankie rides again!
Tankie’s story: Thanksgiving 2006 I was home on leave from workup training for my first tour in Afghanistan. The Canadian mission was the topic of conversation around the family dinner table.
My oldest son, Nathan, then 14, asked why Canada was sending tanks to Afghanistan. I said we were sending the tanks to protect the infantry.
My youngest son, Timothy, then 4, asked “Daddy, do you have a tank to protect you?” I explained I wouldn’t need one because I’d be working in the headquarters.
Apparently he wasn’t satisfied with that. I’m told after I went back to training he searched stores and catalogues until he found Tankie in the Sears Wishbook. Tankie was my Christmas present. He’s been on 2 tours in Afghanistan, and now he’s my tail-gunner. Tankie protects me.
MWO (Ret'd) SJ Barnes
‘20 RTL Stone Grey
named Britannia in honour of EE Doc Smith’s
Grey Lensman’s ship.
Farkles:
Bestem Carplay
canamsypderaccessories hitch and wiring harness,
showchrome trunk rack,
12v AND dual USB direct to battery in the frunk,
dual USB switched in the blank console switch spot (parasites the power off the seat heater switch),
frunk lid organizer,
trunk organizer,
showchrome rider backrest,
ryder and passenger cup holders,
ram mount for the iPad mini I use for GPS
quadlock phone mount
Nautilus horn
Data blocker on the glove box USB
Big Bike Parts highway pegs
Spyderzone dash pouch
Convex mirrors
‘20 Ryker 900 (my wife’s ryde)
Farkles
Slingmods fwd/rev ‘suicide shifter’
frunk organizer
dual horn
Max mount
Rear seat with tall back rest (not mounted)
Ryder backrest (not mounted)
Side bag
Top bag
top bag makes a good backrest. Will swap on the rear seat if she ever wants to 2up
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 Originally Posted by Stache
2BA4E6D5-AF5F-4E5A-8431-EBEC41ABFF11.jpeg
Tankie rides again!
Tankie’s story: Thanksgiving 2006 I was home on leave from workup training for my first tour in Afghanistan. The Canadian mission was the topic of conversation around the family dinner table.
My oldest son, Nathan, then 14, asked why Canada was sending tanks to Afghanistan. I said we were sending the tanks to protect the infantry.
My youngest son, Timothy, then 4, asked “Daddy, do you have a tank to protect you?” I explained I wouldn’t need one because I’d be working in the headquarters.
Apparently he wasn’t satisfied with that. I’m told after I went back to training he searched stores and catalogues until he found Tankie in the Sears Wishbook. Tankie was my Christmas present. He’s been on 2 tours in Afghanistan, and now he’s my tail-gunner. Tankie protects me.
You were a Canadian then? What is Tankie?
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by Stache
2BA4E6D5-AF5F-4E5A-8431-EBEC41ABFF11.jpeg
Tankie rides again!
Tankie’s story: Thanksgiving 2006 I was home on leave from workup training for my first tour in Afghanistan. The Canadian mission was the topic of conversation around the family dinner table.
My oldest son, Nathan, then 14, asked why Canada was sending tanks to Afghanistan. I said we were sending the tanks to protect the infantry.
My youngest son, Timothy, then 4, asked “Daddy, do you have a tank to protect you?” I explained I wouldn’t need one because I’d be working in the headquarters.
Apparently he wasn’t satisfied with that. I’m told after I went back to training he searched stores and catalogues until he found Tankie in the Sears Wishbook. Tankie was my Christmas present. He’s been on 2 tours in Afghanistan, and now he’s my tail-gunner. Tankie protects me.
Thank You for your service!! I spent most of 2003 with CFLCC in Iraq and Kuwait and got a chance to work with a lot of good people from Canada and other Countries. I like Tankie sitting back there looks good  .
My Spyder  
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
You were a Canadian then? What is Tankie?
I’m still a Canadian now. Tankie is the stuffed plushie tank mounted on my cargo rack.
MWO (Ret'd) SJ Barnes
‘20 RTL Stone Grey
named Britannia in honour of EE Doc Smith’s
Grey Lensman’s ship.
Farkles:
Bestem Carplay
canamsypderaccessories hitch and wiring harness,
showchrome trunk rack,
12v AND dual USB direct to battery in the frunk,
dual USB switched in the blank console switch spot (parasites the power off the seat heater switch),
frunk lid organizer,
trunk organizer,
showchrome rider backrest,
ryder and passenger cup holders,
ram mount for the iPad mini I use for GPS
quadlock phone mount
Nautilus horn
Data blocker on the glove box USB
Big Bike Parts highway pegs
Spyderzone dash pouch
Convex mirrors
‘20 Ryker 900 (my wife’s ryde)
Farkles
Slingmods fwd/rev ‘suicide shifter’
frunk organizer
dual horn
Max mount
Rear seat with tall back rest (not mounted)
Ryder backrest (not mounted)
Side bag
Top bag
top bag makes a good backrest. Will swap on the rear seat if she ever wants to 2up
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Originally Posted by Stache
I’m still a Canadian now. Tankie is the stuffed plushie tank mounted on my cargo rack.
Okay, now I get it. Thanks.
2014 RTL Platinum
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