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Something is going on out on the roads this year. Every time I've been out so far this spring I've had strangers start riding formation on me. Of course it's nothing new, it happens from time to time every year, but not like this. Every single ride, sometimes multiple times on the same ride...

If you're sticking with the stock number of teeth, the OEM Kawi sprockets have the best reputation for wear. Otherwise I've used Sunstar in the past with good success. Rocky Mountain ATV has combo deals on Primary Drive brand chains/sprockets that seem to be well regarded on the KLR forums...

I have a Nikon D5100 that I carry on my KLR. I just pop the Lowepro Nova camera bag inside my tank bag, leaving the camera bag unzipped. Takes maybe 2 seconds to open the zip on the tank bag, reach in and pull out the camera. The camera goes into the camera bag lens first but there are foam...

Where's the neck roll? Yay, I didn't bruise my hips, too bad my neck is broken...

I guess someone at the ministry saw this thread. They've added this to the Overview section:"DriveON is designed for heavy diesel commercial motor vehicles and will not include new testing requirements or fees for light passenger vehicles. There will be no changes to the existing safety...

Wild Heart brand dry bags on Amazon. By far the best value for a 60L roll top dry bag, at least when I got mine last year. Looks like they've gone up to about $105 for the 66L, still great value...

Amen brother.

FYI, the NAPA branded "powersports" AGM batteries are re-branded Deka batteries. Very good quality at not quite discount prices.

Water chemistry professional here. Personally I'd just junk the filters and go straight from the tap, barring any significant taste/odor issues. As has been stated already, in-line filters are a biological disaster waiting to happen. They really should be flushed and disinfected regularly, as...

I went across Canada solo this past summer. Not great cell reception in most places so I wanted a back-up comms device/emergency beacon. I went with the Zoleo device over the other options for a few reasons. 1)Much less expensive to buy than the inReach mini 2)Plans can be much cheaper...

One more for the TD renewal glitch. A bit of a YIKES! moment when I saw the $2300 increase, but a not-so-quick 20 minute phone call got it sorted out. Premium went down $60 over last year :) As has been stated here already, it was the driving record that wasn't transferred over when they...

Do these actually block much noise? I have some 3M tri-flange silicone plugs that I use at work going in and out of different factories, but I wouldn't say they really work all that well. They take the edge off enough that I can stand the noise for a while but compared to foamies, they really...

Inflatable mattress all the way. I have a Thermarest Neoair camper XL long. Waaaaaaay more comfortable than any self-inflating mat I've tried and as a bonus, it packs down to smaller than a 1L nalgene bottle. I like it so much I got a double wide (48"x78"x3.5") Chinese knock-off on Amazon for...

I took my '97 Goldwing to Ken's in Whitby last year. He did it while I waited outside. Took about 20 minutes. $100 iirc. As Klaatu says, do the safety inspection yourself first to make sure nothing is wrong, or you may end up leaving the shop without a safety (or taking the bus home while...

Switching from the stock KLR handlebar to an aftermarket aluminum bar was the thing that killed most of the vibes in my '07. Something about the way they resonate I suppose, or rather the way they don't resonate. Plus, they don't bend when the bike gets sleepy and lies down in the dirt for a...

I put 2.5" risers on my 1st gen KLR. I had to remove a zip tie holding the throttle cables tight against the frame in order to gain a bit of slack. Other than that, no issues with lock to lock steering. FYI, if you get tired of your grip puppies disintegrating every few months, try Progrip...

If you want to save a hundred bucks over the Barkbusters, check out Tusk D-flex bars at Rocky Mountain ATV for $50USD. Tusk D-Flex Handguards They come with either 7/8" or 1 1/8" mounts. If you prefer to mount them using bar end threaded inserts, those are available online for ~$20 as well...

'97 Gl1500

I'm considering selling my Goldwing and getting something more my speed, like a Vstrom. I've noticed that prices on Kijiji seem to be fairly strong but also that ads are staying up for a longer time than I'm used to seeing. With the economic uncertainty right now I'd really like to avoid...

I just tried this with a thin balaclava I use in the colder months. Seemed to work OK. Had the helmet on and off half a dozen times and only knocked the molded plugs loose a couple of times. Maybe with some practice and a cap suitable for warm weather....