Recent content by Bobo

Great video, a lot to think about. Selling bikes would be my dream job unfortunately I don’t think there’s much money in it unless you actually own the business, even then I think it’s pretty challenging. I’ve met many business owners and bike salesmen over the years, none of them with the...

I believe it was Enercare or one of their approved contractors that gave my father in law the quote, the salesman showed up at the door an hour after getting red tagged. He was 84 years old and of course he gave them the go ahead without speaking to anyone.

I didn’t think they could red tag a furnace just based on its age.The service guy was probably getting a kickback.

Most Enbridge contractors are pirates in my opinion. My father in law’s furnace went out a few years back , Enbridge contractor red tagged it and quoted $6750 to replace it. I got an HVAC buddy to do it for $2,500. Had another friend whose furnace went out on the coldest day of the year about 2...

Never mind Shilpa Sheddy, whatever happened to his gerbil? If that didn’t end his career nothing will.

I’ve bought my tires from Pete’s for years, can’t beat their prices and they’re on your doorstep within 2 days. I use to change and balance them on my NoMar setup. I love wrenching on my bike so getting it done at a shop was just not something I would normally do. I use to do my tire swaps for...

Fun fact, the Honda moly lube used on ST’s and Gold Wings works just as good or better at a fraction of the price. I think it’s what most Bavarian Manure Wagon owners use.

… buy one and you’ll never worry about what kind of chain lube to use ever again.

I’ve said this before but if I was looking for good value in a used bike I’d be looking at an early 2000’s BMW RT, RS or K model. I can’t believe how cheap some of these are going for. Perfect for two up riding with their big torky low reviving motors. Usually well maintained and in good...

I would recommend 750cc or bigger for two up riding but as someone has already said, make sure you sit on it with your partner. Comfort is just as important as engine size. As for having two bikes, I would try to get by with one. I tried that once and found that insurance companies don’t...

A partnership is a sinking ship.

So back in the early 90’s Cycle Canada Magazine sent a guy over to Europe to cover a few races. He’s walking through a parking lot at a race in the Czech Republic when he sees a car with an Ontario licence plate and thinks that’s odd. He walks over and starts talking to the driver, turns out...

Yes, I remember the PitShop, an old cranky Czech guy and his wife ran it. I’ll tell you a funny story about that guy A little later.

Where exactly did you live? I was just off Mcowan Rd. near Kingston Rd.

I use to go to GP Bikes when they were just a small shop on Harwood Ave. in Ajax. I dealt with Jerry, the owner many times. Real nice straight up guy that knew how to treat his customers. Good to see that he’s become so successful.