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    building a ramp for a shipping container?

    this was the first winter I parked my motorcycle in a shipping container. I used a section of my dock boards as a ramp. It was fine getting the bike in the container, but backing it out was an adventure, because my “ramp” was not securely fastened to the container and would not have been very...
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    Perth County Moto

    I've seen a few posts about their bike nights but nothing about the store itself. I was looking for something to do so went for a long drive to check out the store. I was interested in looking at John Doe and Merlin gear which I have never seen before. I really liked the Doe stuff. I liked...
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    Two 12V questions

    1) I was checking out some 12V heated gear that has a a fused pigtail with ring terminals (only). We tried to test it by connecting the terminals to my car battery. The gear didn't turn on. Seller thought the problem was using a car battery and not a bike battery; I assumed 12V is 12V...
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    Anyone have a Lexus guy?

    Usually take my car to Downtown Lexus but would be happy to find a good independent mechanic. Haven't had any particular issues with DL and they're very close to where I live, but I'd be willing to give an independent a look.
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    Are these parts salvageable?

    I had/have an 87 CBR600F project that was nearly complete, just missing a few pieces. I had taken a bunch of pieces off the bike (exhaust, fuel tank, airbag, lights, signals, seat and all plastics) and kept these parts in my garage, which subsequently burned down months later. The only parts...
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    Best way to get started riding track?

    This has been on my bucket list for a while and I think 2025 is the year I do something about it. I know this is an expensive hobby, and in those regards I'd like to start conservatively. Given this, what's the best way to get started? I'm pretty sure I will love it, so does it make sense...
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    WTB Quadlock case for iPhone 6s

    NuggyBuggy submitted a new listing: WTB Quadlock case for iPhone 6s - WTB Quadlock case for iPhone 6s Learn more about this listing...
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    Here's one reason why people hate motorcyclists

    The douches were in force today on Lakeshore. Traffic was already bunged up before these guys came along. Why anyone would choose to ride a bike in stop-and-go traffic instead of getting out of the city and enjoying riding in the beautiful weather is beyond me. I had a hard time preventing...
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    Pinlock inserts for Nolan N104 EVO helmet - FREE

    NuggyBuggy submitted a new listing: Pinlock inserts for Nolan N104 EVO helmet - FREE - Pinlock inserts for Nolan N104 EVO helmet - FREE Learn more about this listing...
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    Iron Butt routes

    I've had doing an IB on my bucket list for a long time. I have the week off, kids are in the city with Mom, and the weather is nice, so I thought about doing one. I know that fall is less ideal because of the shorter days, but no time like the present. I'm in the Orillia area. I'm assuming...
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    What was this about?

    I was heading up Highway 11 between Barrie and Orillia tonight, doing a leisurely 120-130. Out of nowhere a CBR flies past me in the fast lane - and trust me, he was going fast. When he passed me, he rev bombed me, and then slowed down ahead of me. He looked back over his shoulder very...
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    Power leads for heated gear

    I think I may have lost the leads for my Mobile Warming heated liner. Are these typically standard across makes? I thought mine was a male RCA connector like my heated snowmobile helmets, but the center part is actually much bigger and may even receive a pin. I see this Optimate set on...
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    Selling concert tickets

    I’m not trying to sell tickets here, but am curious as to how it works. I was able to get four tickets to a very much in-demand concert. In the heat of the queue, I spent way more than I was planning to spend and am considering selling a pair of them, considering that tickets are said to be...
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    Getting custom ear plugs made

    Anyone know if there are audiologists who might specialize in motorcycling clients, perhaps offering specially designed products? I was going to book a fitting for custom plugs with the same audiologist (Hearing Life), primarily because I know I have difficulty getting foam plugs (Howard...
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    Power distribution blocks

    I’m thinking of installing one in my Multistrada and was hoping to do it this weekend. Currently I would be running GPS, USB charger and heated gear; soon I could see adding an air horn and maybe cameras. I would rather just buy something closer to turnkey rather than homebrewing something...
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    Anyone up for a trip to Brazil?

    Or, "Who wants to buy a Ducati on AliExpress"? Still having trouble understanding what this is about... but if anyone wanted to bite... I'd consider one hell of a gamble and road trip. Or not. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006991653461.html
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    Hot plastic staples

    Just got one and trying to repair some plastics. It works great but how do people deal with the removing the protruding ends after? I was hoping to use a nipper to get close but none of the ones I could find can really get flush. I’ve tried a grinding stone on a drill which takes a long...
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    Logistics in getting a used bike safetied

    So I am about to sell a bike, with the buyer at the bank. The bike would definitely need a new tire to pass safety. He asked me how he is going to get the bike safetied if he can’t ride it to a tire place and I told him honestly, I don’t know. I guess two options are: 1) rent a trailer and...
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    Selling a bike on Facebook, need some advice

    I just posted my Z400 for sale on Facebook Marketplace (and Kijiji). I think it's fairly priced and I've gotten a ton of responses in the first half hour or so, but I'm having tons of problems figuring out how to make Marketplace work. 1) Marketplace has this option to "list it in more places"...
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    Can we link to our own for-sale ada?

    I put up an ad in the classifieds for a bike I am selling and will probably put up ads on Kijiji/Facebook. Is it bad form to reference or link to these from other forums, e.g new riders or the general forum? I wouldn’t be spamming but I know not too many browse the classifieds and I’d like to...
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