Recent content by Beaker

Having purchased a 2019 Monster 821 last year, I am glad I didn't wait for this 2021 version. While I had limited exposure to Ducati's, I converted from a Harley cruiser and traded against the Monster because I needed something smaller and less "Harley". The Italian street fighter's style was...

Ugh, I can't make it this weekend but this is definitely a great tour. Next time.

Can't make it due to work, a great ride that would have been today.

Long time lurker, first time poster. In Ajax, ride a Harley but will meet any bike for whatever pace. Around all weekend.

Just do what an idiot kid on my street does - don't plate or insure your GSXR750 and run from the cops if they try and pull you over. Cheap insurance.

Re: Anyone NOT experience a substantial rate hike with State Farm? I just moved my SF bike insurance to Mass Insurance Brokers. 2007 HD Ultra Classic and a 2000 Honda CBR600 F4 - I'm saving $2,000 per year from the move. It's too bad really, SF was the place to be when I needed new insurance...

Both I have both (Honda 600 and Harley 1800) and like both for different reasons. That V4 sounds really friggin' sweet too.

Wrong lane position of the rider.

Tour pack on my Harley does a nice job of keeping the plate out of the camera shot. I've ridden it end to end a couple of times over the summer with not a single invoice. My Honda CBR is a different story - you've got to pay to play sometimes.

Anyone?

I was wondering if it was that as the sound isn't heard on cold start up goes away when the bike gets hot (enough for the fan to kick in). Valves were checked by a PO around 25K and within spec

Hi all, this bike has around 48K on the clock and an APE manual cam chain tensioner. I installed the tensioner a couple of years ago, so I knew what one sounded like when the stock was failing. This noise doesn't sound like it and I'm having a hard time pinpointing what it could be - it popped...

Just an update from this weekend's ride: Loop road (648 ) was torn up from Wilberforce to Elephant lake road for construction. Loose gravel, but some hard pack tire lanes made it passable.

Hi, has anyone had their Harmon Kardon HD stereo repaired (with a common cutting out issue) in the GTA or know of somewhere to recommend? There is a place in North York called AM Sales, but the place looks very sketchy. Thanks

First time on the 518 on Saturday around dinner time, the road was deserted...what an great stretch of road. The dozen tar and chip spots are short enough to not take away from it. Gravel was minimal.