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The difference between TMX and the other LTL companies and the truck & trailer guys was $800 - 1200, and that was just transport cost and didn't include crating nor drop charge. I would also have had to bring the bike to their warehouse for loading and have someone available to collect it from...

I don't think that's 401 specific. I think it's near full on anarchy in the GTA, and that night the dirtbags decided to be on the 401. I though the shiny new helicopters (and I suppose the old ones) were supposed to be deployed for this sort of thing.

I received several quotes, some from shipping companies trying to fill LTL trailers which meant strapping the bike to a pallet and having a suitable place to deliver it to, and other quotes from guys who do vehicle transport with enclosed car hauler trailers etc. and go door to door including...

I watched it too and enjoyed it. It was completely bike and shop focused so it help my attention all the way through, as opposed to the narrate while I ride videos that don't often appeal to me. Plus her accent reminds me of my cousins in Holland. I agree with his perspective that too many...

There's a couple Girso's for sale in Alberta for pretty reasonable prices. I know long distance transactions can be a nuisance and are a risk, but may be worth checking out. You can find someone to transport the bike to Ontario. I did it through the website Shipsy and got door to door service...

While in NFLD this summer I encountered a guy sitting on the side of the road up the north coast toward L'Anse de Meadows, across the St. Lawrence from Labrador. He was about 3 hours north of Rocky Harbor well past Grose Morne park and about 1 hr. from the nearest gas station. Thankfully, there...

They did restore it a few years ago as well as knocking down a single story shed attached. It was going to be an art gallery but it never materialized. Good suggestion about that rail trail from Hastings to Campbellford. I believe it's available to ATV's etc., unlike the trail originating in...

Nice. You were firmly in my neck of the woods. The building in Pontypool is an old grain elevator. Interestingly, it's constructed with 2X4's or 6's (real 4" or 6" ones) laid on their sides for strength against tons of grain. There was a plaque there at one time, it may be gone. The rail line...

I second the idea of a Highway Patrol for Ontario. The first time I was ever pulled over on a MC was by CP Rail Police. And the second time. I lived near the CP line in Cherrywood.

Precisely. On Sunday I saw a Yamaha 600 without a license plate lane splitting on the 404 north, was passed by a guy easily going 160+ on the right shoulder, and watched someone make a left turn on the red after entering the intersection at the end of the yellow (through traffic stopped on our...

I think the Yamaha will give you at least as much off-pavement capability as the KTM. Lower pegs and a more neutral riding position are key factors. Congratulations. Nice find.

Beautiful!! I loved that area. Envious that you were able to enjoy it on a bike.

This was my 2005. First year, and I'm pretty sure the black ones are the fastest.

Yeah, I've lusted after the ZRX's myself. There's currently a couple within your budget parameters. Relaxed ergos, "guts and glory" motor, retro cool and versatile enough for light touring. I've warmed up to the red ones though. The old GPZ colors harken back to the 1982 GPZ750 (below) which...

How about a 1050 Speed Triple? I had an 05 and HOOO BOY that engine!!!!! It's an excellent street bike. Comfortable enough for longer rider, great brakes and suspension, distinctive - maybe a little weird styling, and lots of character, and the exhaust note even with stock exhaust is sublime...

It's a tough time to sell a bike and not be disappointed in the return. Not just from a seasonal perspective either. Making matters worse is you're selling or would like to sell a bike that appeals to a specific rider or has a narrow potential market. I'm in the same boat. I love the way my...

My friend who now lives in Australia and has travelled extensively came home for a visit this summer with his family. His experience travelling through the states this summer vs. Canada supports what you said. In his opinion driving on the 401 and GTA is chaos. Worse than anywhere else he's...

Isn't that the truth. The local OPP detachment is very fond of setting up a radar trap on the 401 at Wesleyville Rd. our here with a car on the bridge, and up to 4 chase cars waiting on the on ramp to pull over the offender. Yet, the level of aggressive driving I see nearly every day on the...

Thanks for explaining the potential transaction in simple terms. Opens up some extra options for my flights of fancy. I'd go to inspect/pick it up, accepting that I may come home without the bike.

Personally I'm not interested in buying something major like a vehicle, that I can't touch before hand, particularly a used one. I've travelled fairly far on more than one occasion to look at a motorcycle only to decide not to buy it because of the condition, which wasn't apparent from the ad...