Recent content by Carmen

I've heard from several sources that most motorcycle fatalities involve riders over 45. I don't dispute this fact. I only want to find out why this is. Is it because older riders are reckless and unskilled, or is it because the older demographic (age 45-65) is over represented in the motorcycle...

I was at Ontario Ferrari the other day and learned that Remo Ferri the owner of many car dealerships including the aforementioned Ferrari is opening up a new Ducati dealership on Steeles ave at the old Kahuna location. I have no affiliation with him but I wish him luck. I'm sure all the Ducati...

Excellent condition. It is black and essentially stock except for a Corbin seat, tinted wind screen and tank bra. Recent maintenance includes: new tires, new chain, new battery,new brake pads and fluid flush. It has 81,000 km or 50,000 miles. It looks and runs like new. It is the most reliable...

While I have been on many over night bike excursions, all my past rides were no more than 5 days due to time constraints. I currently have nothing tying me down so I am finally going on the ride of my dreams. I plan to head south, then west into California. Ride highway 1 up the coast to B.C...

Have not checked dealer for oem price, but I am hesitant to install a used unit from a salvage yard. Thanks

Watched "The Hatfields and McCoys" on History channel yesterday. This story unfolds on the West Virginia, Kentucky border. Having been to the area I admired the beautiful scenery in the movie. Then I found out the movie was shot in Brasov Romania. Filming in Canada isn't even cheap enough for...

I just changed my front and rear brake pads and flushed the brakes and clutch. I watched many instructional videos on Youtube and I'm happy to say it all went off with out a hitch. The only problem I had was flushing the clutch. For some reason no fluid would come out when I pumped the clutch...

How long they been closed? Their website was done, so I drove by and saw that it was closed. Their customer service wasn't the best but its still sad to see another one close down.

I realized that this town had a depressed economy when I rode there for the first time last summer, but I just discovered some facts on line about this town that surprised me. Census taken in 2009: Population: 1202 (8% decline since 2000) Median age: 39.5 Median household Income: $20,277...

I've been to the U.S. four times this summer and on two of my trips I met Americans who were eager to learn about our universal health care. As I explained the pros and cons of our system it became apparent in my conversations that Americans are earnestly concerned with the cost of their health...

While this is my fourth trip through PA, it is my first 4 day dedicated ride there. I was planning to ride to Maine but Hurricane Irene altered my plans. I stayed in Wellsboro on my first night, Coudersport on my second, and Warren on my third. First I'd like to mention motels: I stayed at...

Many I you have ridden your bikes up Mount Washington so I'm sure you'll be as impressed with this video as I was. I believe driver is motocross pro. I believe it took me 20-30 minutes to make the climb with my bike. Travis did it in just over 6 minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZh-7hkNe4

Just got back from a four day trip to West Virginia. I was nervous as I prepared to leave last Thursday because of unstable weather, but it all turned out alright. I had sunshine, cloudy periods and drizzle, but thankfully no downpours that required me to use my rain suit. My first night's stop...

Just got back from a four day, three night solo trip. First night was spent at Front Royal VA. Second night was spent in Marlinton WV and the third night was spent in De Boise PA. I rode the Skyline and BRP from Front Royal to Roanake VA. From there a rode a wild rollercoaster of a road...