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The funny thing is that the low fuel light comes on around 100km remaining and it bugs me so much to see the warning both on the dash and the gps that I immediately start thinking about the closest gas station. Silly I know.

2019 BMW R1250RT with 36000km and believe me it's based on very normal sport/ touring riding. I'll admit I took the picture because it was higher than I normally see after a fill up. It's usually around the 500km mark. This particular day it was east on the 401 up 35/115 then a variety of county...

For your rides Shane you need one that only needs one fuel stop per day like mine

Thanks for taking the time to post these great pictures and report. Gotta say of all the bikes, Neda's RS is spectacular, especially the colour.

I didn't purchase a bigger jacket. I use two jackets (one adv/touring style for most rides and a mesh style for hotter days) both with the back protector removed. There was enough room in the touring jacket but the mesh style is a tighter fit so I leave the front unzipped to near the bottom...

Mine is the vest type worn under my REV'IT jacket where I removed the back protector but kept the shoulder and elbow pads. I only ride on the road now and don't do track days. I think I'm at the point where it would feel strange not to put the vest on for every ride.

Here's a post copied from ADVrider re: the Klim Airbag Vest. I purchased one over the winter, using it for the first few rides of this season. Because you're adding another piece of gear, it may at times seem like a hassle or inconvenient and you question whether you made the right decision...

Shane I notice that you have the GT version of the Road 5 for the rear but the standard Road 5 for the front. Could you explain or have I got it wrong?

I should have mentioned that my experience and comments were based on the GT versions of the 4's and 5's. Just so you're able to make proper comparisons but I don't think there's too much difference other than load rating and possibly a stronger sidewall.

I watched the BT Sports coverage and Neil Hodgson gave a great call on the two passes where Aleix ran wide after each pass giving the position back to Martin. He said Aleix needed to learn to lightly brake when passing on the inside of Martin, effectively performing a block pass. On the third...

I've had both the 4's and the 5's. There was a lot of cupping on the front of the 4's which I'm not experiencing as much with the 5's. There was noticeable improvement in grip in the wet with the 5's. In my mind it was just the way it was supposed to be with improvement between generations.

Say what you like about BMW, I've owned an 86 K100LT, F800GS, R1200GS and R1250RT. Each maintained according to BMW maintenance schedule. Never had a road breakdown. Replaced some light bulbs and that's it. Admittedly not @Lightcycle type mileage but not garage queens either. IMO BMW are design...

Yes this is very common. The last two I've owned, 2012 R1200GS and 2019 R1250RT followed that pattern. It doesn't seem to matter the quality of the bulb and replacement is awkward but doable with a few hand and finger wounds. Problem solved with the new models of both GS and RT as they are full...

First ride of the year down to Port Hope and back. Part of it was on the 401 and I was worried that my Warm n Safe jacket was wasn't working as I kept turning up the controller and not feeling any warmer. It seems to work much better when you remember to plug it in.

I have an AGV K6 that I bought because of its light weight and relief for my neck. Pleased with the fit, noise level too.

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Thanks for this excellent explanation. I watch MotoGP regularly and thought I had a pretty good understanding but you filled in some blanks in my knowledge.

Parallel roads are being destroyed by huge volumes of traffic avoiding the tolls. Lakeridge Road (Durham 23) pavement is breaking up in the lower section and the cost of repairs will be on the Durham taxpayer. From a motorcycle rider perspective on that road, I've found the traffic volumes...

I recently purchased a Klim airbag vest along with a subscription to IN&Motion. Yesterday I received a "Refer a Friend" email from them for up to four people. It provides for a free three month IN&Motion membership. If you're buying the Klim vest and subscription, send me a PM and I'll provide...