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Do anyone know of someone who does motorcycle safety at your home these days? I know Ted Rose isn't in business anymore and last time I had to do safety was a few years ago. That was convenient because I didn't need to trailer during winter.
Just got a new bike and was wondering if there's a possibility to do the same thing.
In case anyone is wondering I'm not looking to beat the system and the bike is 100% but was hoping too get it done now vs trailer or waiting until it warms .
 
dstar said:
Do anyone know of someone who does motorcycle safety at your home these days? I know Ted Rose isn't in business anymore and last time I had to do safety was a few years ago. That was convenient because I didn't need to trailer during winter.
Just got a new bike and was wondering if there's a possibility to do the same thing.
In case anyone is wondering I'm not looking to beat the system and the bike is 100% but was hoping too get it done now vs trailer or waiting until it warms .
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Still illegal like it always was probably no one willing to risk their reputation and livelihood anymore

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dstar said:
Do anyone know of someone who does motorcycle safety at your home these days? I know Ted Rose isn't in business anymore and last time I had to do safety was a few years ago. That was convenient because I didn't need to trailer during winter.
Just got a new bike and was wondering if there's a possibility to do the same thing.
In case anyone is wondering I'm not looking to beat the system and the bike is 100% but was hoping too get it done now vs trailer or waiting until it warms .
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From what others have reported, Ted is still in business, just not sure that he does house calls any more. Give him a call if that's the type of safety you're interested in, but do it now.
 
House-call safety inspections are not legal. IMO have a discussion with your preferred shop, and ask them whether the upcoming changes to the system are going to have an effect, and ask THEM what date you need to have it done by, in order to have it done in advance of any issues or cost increases. Use THAT to determine whether it's worth trailering the bike to and fro, to have it done now as opposed to later.
 
Ted was in business last year, did house call in October np, but that based on how he knows you. Speaking for a friend..
He also said changes are coming in Spring for him, he might retire afer all, but he said he got replacement guy in that shop, though the change to safety process might affect them to no avail.
If you end up calling him (or s/one else) - post updates here pls.
 
Remember, any auto shop licenced to do safeties can safety a motorcycle.

There's an argument to be said that some might not know best practices for checking some of the nitty gritty things like fork seals or whatever when they usually only work with cars, but they can do it. If you're looking for a rosey toes inspection to begin with, then I'm guessing that this isn't a huge worry for you.

Call around to some local mom and pop places.
 
TK4 said:
Yes, they legally can but lots won't because they need a technician with an 'M' licence to test ride it.
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A test ride on the road isn't part of the safety, so no ML license required. The closest possible portion is testing the brakes.

(7) With the service brakes properly adjusted, the service brake system shall be tested by stopping the motorcycle on a substantially level, dry, smooth, paved surface free from loose material and, from a rate of speed of not less than 30 kilometres per hour, with heavy pedal or, where applicable, heavy pedal and lever control force,

e-Laws | Ontario.ca

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30kph is pretty easily achieved in a parking lot with no need whatsoever to go on the road. Heck, I've yet to ever see anyone doing the safety ever even do this part, most just roll it back and forth a little and ensure the brakes work.

If the shop doesn't want to actually get on the bike and do this portion because they're not motorcycle savvy, I'm pretty sure you could offer to do that bit at the very end of the safety once the bike exits the shop and demonstrate it for them. Bike stops = test passed.

The rest of the safety the bike doesn't move.
 
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PrivatePilot said:
Remember, any auto shop licenced to do safeties can safety a motorcycle.

There's an argument to be said that some might not know best practices for checking some of the nitty gritty things like fork seals or whatever when they usually only work with cars, but they can do it. If you're looking for a rosey toes inspection to begin with, then I'm guessing that this isn't a huge worry for you.

Call around to some local mom and pop places.
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Some of the crappy tire locations were the best bet for a easy MC safety check.
Keep in mind that the small mom and pop and backstreet shops are the most scrutinized by the MTO and therefore usually the most by the book safety checks .
 
Relax said:
From what others have reported, Ted is still in business, just not sure that he does house calls any more. Give him a call if that's the type of safety you're interested in, but do it now.
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I tried calling the number I had and it doesnt seem to be in serivce anymore which is why I originally assume he was completely done with this. If anyone has another number I'll be happy to give him a call
 
PrivatePilot said:
Remember, any auto shop licenced to do safeties can safety a motorcycle.

There's an argument to be said that some might not know best practices for checking some of the nitty gritty things like fork seals or whatever when they usually only work with cars, but they can do it. If you're looking for a rosey toes inspection to begin with, then I'm guessing that this isn't a huge worry for you.

Call around to some local mom and pop places.
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Totally wrong about car shops. Only a licensed MC tech can LEGALLY perform a MC cert.
 
I went to moto enhancements in Oakville a while back and there safety was good. Needed a plate light that was missing, I had one so they threw it on and needed a chain guard, I said I would find one, said ok, safety done. Obviously they checked everything else as well, took probably 1.5 hours, didn't charge to install the light. Matt at RC said no bike will pass whatsoever if there is any leak, so I wouldn't take an older bike there, tend to dribble a bit hear and there! I don't think it will be too bad to get one done in the future unless the bike is a complete mess which at that point shouldn't be on the road. However, I have discussed with several quebec people who said a safety their will fail if all parts are not stock including exhaust, guards, signals etc. so if it comes to that here then we will have a big problemo. Or at least in my case I will have a big problemo!
 
Bought a bike off of a guy years ago.
He dropped it off at Ted’s, who went over it.
It needed a fork seal, everything else was fine.
I didn’t have any problems with the bike.
It was an older Connie, covered in Tupperware, that would have been a pr to work on.
When I picked it up, he went over it, and later my buddy and I double checked. It was clean. I’m not sure why Ted gets a bad rap. Is someone trying to cut corners, and then getting burnt?
 
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