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  1. thwak

    2024 MotoGP Discussion Thread (No Links - May Contain Spoilers

    I remember Marc being interviewed a few years ago where he said something like "How do you know what your limit really is, unless you pass through it?" That quote is something that has stuck with me and I keep it in mind always as an example of what sets someone completely apart from the rest of...
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    Ride Report - 2024 Nouveaux Angleterre et Gaspe

    What a great write up Shane! Although we wouldn't expect anything less from you now. Your efforts are always appreciated.
  3. thwak

    Anyone do the laser eye thing?

    At your age and a thought for everyone else, it's possible that you have cataracts or the beginning of them. OHIP will pay to replace the lens in your eyes. You should consider intra ocular lens replacement at extra cost. Essentially they replace the lenses in your eyes with lenses that act...
  4. thwak

    Albums

    I bought two at the same time. Simply titled with the artist's name. Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
  5. thwak

    Pause from Riding because you have Kids!

    I started riding on the streets in Toronto at the age of 15 prior to the implementation of motorcycle licensing when you could legally ride a motorcycle but had to get a drivers licence for a car at 16. I'm now 78 and enjoy it as much or more today than I did then. The desire has never left me...
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    Best Ear Plugs (for a loud bike)

    These seem to be currently unavailable everywhere. They're now promoting a model named "earshades" at -27db.
  7. thwak

    California - Pacific Coast Highway

    What an amazing experience and views! Thanks for taking the time to share it Shane.
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    Torque & Horsepower Explained

    i learned early on that there were Japanese horses and there were German horses. The German horses had more torque.
  9. thwak

    My 1st Track Day in 12+ years and I end up Upside Down!!!

    Thanks for the great write up Gene. I think for you to reach the speeds you did on that session was awesome. I'll have a much greater appreciation the next MotoGP race I watch there.
  10. thwak

    Favorite quote

    Career advice from me to my niece: "You should be a proctologist. There's no shortage of ******** out there."
  11. thwak

    The "Are you thinking of a new bike for 2024?" discussion thread.

    I have a 2019 BMW R1250RT which is their sport touring model as opposed to the K1600 which is described as their touring model. Very comfortable and loads of protection from the elements. I have 57,000 km so far with no complaints and no failures other than a low beam headlight bulb that I've...
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    Who's still riding? Fall & Winter 2022 (& 2023!) edition!

    Short ride over to GP Bikes for new tire install. Sat in a comfortable chair upstairs amongst all the bikes in the new section. Left a pile of drool on the floor.
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    Right of way, Wrong?

    The good thing about that intersection is that it's a fairly large open space with good visibility. More time to see and react accordingly.
  14. thwak

    Why US and Canada (cities) suck.

    Little pink houses for you and me
  15. thwak

    2023 Day Trips!

    South Baptiste Road may never be re-paved as they seem to be using its condition to control traffic and speeds. They continue to fill potholes from time to time.This traffic calming technique has been used successfully in the village of Whitevale.
  16. thwak

    2023 Day Trips!

    I went through from west to east last Wednesday and I would say it was at least two weeks early, maybe more. Traffic wasn't bad at all. Was out today in Kawarthas and found more colour than Algonquin.
  17. thwak

    What the heck….mental hesitation…

    Many years ago I was riding daily from north Pickering to University and College for work while my son approaching 16 years old was riding dirt bikes regularly. I feared he was going to want a street bike. What could I say to him? "its ok for me to ride daily on the street but its not ok for...
  18. thwak

    Wheel Balancing

    Thanks for this. Your symptoms seem identical to mine and I now have over a 1000km on the tires hoping for an improvement that's not happening. I'll follow up to get it resolved.
  19. thwak

    Wheel Balancing

    Static balancer I believe

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