Recent content by D-J

It's worth questioning the accuracy and overall reliability of these automated speed cameras as a priority when the city apparently raked in $34 million dollars over a 2-year period from 2020 - 2022. Clearly a cash cow for a city that's desperately cash-strapped. Is it any wonder Tory announced...

In my case the OPP officer was unwilling/unable to lower the charge to 49-over on the spot — that scenario (plea bargaining for a lesser charge) is accomplished by contacting the prosecutor, which I've just learned. Within 30 days of receiving your ticket/summons you can meet with a prosecutor...

Thank you for these suggestions.

Yes, it was OPP and yes, I imagine the costs will escalate to that realm given the 14-day impound, towing, et cetera. This is a bitter pill to swallow. The officer was at least good enough to call a local tow service with indoor storage, so my bike won't be sitting outside for 2 weeks in some...

I honestly don't know. I have a clean record; this is my first speeding ticket on a motorcycle, I've been riding for 8 years now. I always ride responsibly, wear full gear and never engage in anything resembling aggressive or unsafe riding. I will probably plea bargain to a lesser 49-over, pay...

I got pinched yesterday afternoon up on Hockley Road. What a stressful day. The OPP officer said he clocked me doing 100 km/h in a 50km/h zone though I firmly believe I was doing 80km/h in a 70km/h zone. 50 km over is automatic HTA 172 (1) and I experienced the full extent of what that charge...

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Good riddance Vinales and good luck over at Aprilia. Does anyone really think Maverick will be battling for podiums early next season as he settles in with a new team/bike? Clearly this whole situation (his deteriorating relationship with Yamaha) has proven distracting: he finished dead last at...

Web videos never really do justice to the sound, but: xsr900 akrapovic at DuckDuckGo Sent from my SGH-M919V using GTAMotorcycle.com mobile app

I know that feeling. I'm pushing 50 and find that if I make time to exercise every week - I do a combination of strength training (basics: squats, deadlifts, pull-ups) and cycling (I do 80-100 kms/week) it makes the track days more enjoyable. I also try to go easy on alcohol consumption which is...

"Over $5,300 in fines" — that's a very expensive lesson, but no doubt warranted. However.. "In a way, though, he’s very likely a product of our own failing. Insurance is cripplingly expensive in this province, so much so that many riders just can’t afford it and they fall into the easy...

this thread is absolutely riveting

ICE ICE baby

Looking at older ultra-low mileage bikes I'd be skeptical — why has it not been ridden? — how long has it been sitting? —has it been properly stored? — has the owner completely neglected basic maintenance? In addition to new tires what else is it gonna need?

Well, I was really thinking about going out for a ride, but now I'm torn reading this thread. Yeah, it's not essential. Working all week, going out for a rip would be a nice release from the all stressors, doom and gloom circulating everywhere. But people are dying. ICUs are overwhelmed. I'm...