Recent content by thwak

I researched it on Adventure Rider https://www.advrider.com/ Can't remember the exact thread but there are schematic images posted of the bladder images side by side for comparison of the TA5 and TA5Plasma and discussion about reduced protection particularly for the neck. UPDATE Here's the...

There are always trade-offs. I understand in this case the TA5plasma bladder is smaller and has less coverage of areas such as the neck. That's a critical difference for me but may not be for others who are happy to sacrifice that for better air flow and convenience. Any airbag is better than none.

I have the same problem and agree 100%. Dry air in Canadian winters that can't be avoided. On six different occasions over the years we've spent February in Costa Rica and the problem doesn't exist.

The "Your first motorcycle thread"prompted me to think about some of the crazy things that happened on my first motorcycle some intentionally and some not. Remarkably I'm still here at 79 years old in a few months. My first bike was a 56 Harley ex-police hand banger riding on Toronto streets at...

1956 Harley hand banger ex-metro police. Started riding it in 1961.

My watch has had false triggers two or three times while I was playing golf. Each time when hitting a difficult shot out of the rough. I consider that another benefit, encouraging me to keep it in the fairway. lol

I have an Apple watch Ultra 2 with cellular. I enjoy not always having to carry the phone especially for morning walks and exercising. Beginning last September I was starting to experience sudden bouts of weakness at times where my legs would just give out on me from extreme weakness. In one of...

Fuel, Oil and Tires. I swear motorcyclists fret more about what they put in/on their rides more than what they put in/on their bodies.

I agree. We sometimes need to accept that it's entertainment and if it's entertaining to you, why does any of this matter? Anyone who followed Gene and Neda in their travels from the beginning would recognize the growth in riding skills and professional presentation, even as they were gifted in...

I signed up for this yesterday using the esim option. Very slick and easy process. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

Thanks @PrivatePilot and @cutekill for all the work you put in.

Started at 15 years old on the streets of Toronto on a 1956 Harley hand banger. In those days you had to be 16 to drive a car but could legally ride a motorcycle on the street at 15 with no licence requirement. My goal has been to ride until at least 80 and I was on track until about a month ago...

I remember Marc being interviewed a few years ago where he said something like "How do you know what your limit really is, unless you pass through it?" That quote is something that has stuck with me and I keep it in mind always as an example of what sets someone completely apart from the rest of...

What a great write up Shane! Although we wouldn't expect anything less from you now. Your efforts are always appreciated.

At your age and a thought for everyone else, it's possible that you have cataracts or the beginning of them. OHIP will pay to replace the lens in your eyes. You should consider intra ocular lens replacement at extra cost. Essentially they replace the lenses in your eyes with lenses that act...