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  1. D-J

    Alberta to allow turban-wearing Sikhs right to ride motorcycles without helmets

    It's a personal choice based on religious beliefs. I say, do whatever you want, it's your life. Myself, I choose to wear a full face DOT Snell. Some riders prefer a skull cap, which really provides the bare minimum protection if you go down. That's cool. Not my thing. Sent from my [device_name]...
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    Duke 390

    Would be a fun track bike, less aggressive ergonomics compared to the RC390. Pity KTM has abandonned supersports. Sent from my [device_name] using GTAMotorcycle.com mobile app
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    Backing out of purchase agreement

    "...but now see i can get it for substantially less elsewhere." -- curious, you found the same bike new from another dealer or did you start sifting through the ton of used r3's available through Kijiji at a better price? Sent from my [device_name] using GTAMotorcycle.com mobile app
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    Nearly 400% increase?

    Audicy, you mention "...almost 400% for one at fault accident over 24 years and a clean drivers abstract..." -- I'm curious, id that 24 years of continuous motorcycle riding/coverage or primarily auto? A 400% increase is quite significant. Appears the insurance company looking to recoup costs...
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    Hmmm....something looks fishy to me about this

    There's absolutely nothing suspicious about a green tail end on a '13 ZX6R. Some riders remove OEM stickers for aesthetic reasons. Kawasaki change the classic green / black fairings year to year, depending on the trim level. Sent from my [device_name] using GTAMotorcycle.com mobile app
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    Insurance: It pays to shop around

    I just had a broker ask for my Driver’s Abstract, Driver’s License History Report, and a copy of vehicle registration. This after providing what I thought was all relevant information to quote. A polite way of saying "piss off"? * Sent from my [device_name] using GTAMotorcycle.com mobile app
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    Insurance: It pays to shop around

    We all know one of the best strategies for obtaining competitive motorcycle insurance is to shop around. Over the past couple weeks I've been doing just that and I'm finding huge variations among brokers. In some cases as much as 150% difference in prices quoted. I find this very strange...
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    2018 SS Renewal rates - hows it looking?

    Wow! I am incredibly envious. Those are great rates, particularly in light of the absurd rates motorcyclists pay here in Ontario. Curious, with such an exemplary riding record I'm wondering why your premium went up $15 from 2017. Perhaps some administrative cost increase? In any case I commend...
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    Vintage motorcycle ads

    (1982) Honda Nighthawk 750 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMn2LAN0Idw
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    Risk of fatal motorcycle crash higher under a full moon, researchers find

    “Our study suggests that extra care is needed when riding a motorcycle under a full moon,” said Dr Donald Redelmeier, co-author of the research from the University of Toronto. Well, thanks for the heads-up. Yet another bewildering academic study...
  11. D-J

    Another great experience with frekeguy

    It's odd, his web site (Facebook page) provide no information where the shop is located.
  12. D-J

    motorcycle covers

    Princess Auto carries decent all-weather motorcycle covers, various sizes.
  13. D-J

    Need tires for short city riding, rain or shine

    You're in highschool riding a SS? You must be blessed by the insurance gods or independently wealthy.
  14. D-J

    The Reasonably Priced Used Motorcycles for Sale Thread

    Caught this yesterday on Kijiji and I'm curious: 2013 Kawasaki ZX10R with 20k mileage, seller is asking $6500 --bike has some damage: dent on tank, fairing and exhaust --clearly it's been down. bit of a fixer-upper? aside from cosmetic issues, will need valve clearances checked at 24k, spark...
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    Switching insurance companies mid-term

    I wouldn't be in such a rush to get a SS. Ride the 250R for a couple seasons, get your M, take it to the track, ride everywhere and anywhere you can, and gain experience. You'll have a better appreciation and frame of reference when you finally jumping onto a 600. The 250R is a great track bike...
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    SMP Sep 30th

    Glad to hear he's ok!
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    SMP Sep 30th

    What a great day. Morning was frigid. So many incidents throughout the day, seemed like every session there was someone going off track. Very bizarre. A couple riders collided on the back straight --they red flagged the session while both attempted to get back on.. saw 2 guys dump their bikes in...
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    Riding in the city...

    This is unfortunately the reality of life in the GTA. I've lived here my entire life and it really does feel like the traffic is getting much worse of late. I think part of the problem is that Toronto's population keeps growing which brings with it more automobiles on the road each year and...
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    Let's talk brake fluid!

    I think brake fluid, and generally all components of the braking system, become more important to keep an eye on if you're taking your bike to the track on a regular basis. My mechanic recommended ideally replacing the brake fluid after each track day --but I've gone up to 6 track days on the...
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