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With the news of statefarm raising rates on SS bikes to a point where many people will be unable to afford it, do you guys see any impact on SS resale prices in Ontario? It seems to me that there will be a much smaller number of people looking for these bikes now that it is so expensive to insure.

5 years have flown by. My M2 will expire at the end of this month, and I don't seem to be able to book a roadtest appointment from the MTO website. I figure they stopped doing M2-exit tests since we are almost in december? Do I have any options here? I will be calling them tomm morning to see...

I just ran my driver's abstract report from the ministry, and this SHALL NOT DRV HOLDING OR USING A HAND-HELD COM DEVOFFENCE DATE SPEEDING 87 KMH IN 60 KMH ZONEOFFENCE FAIL TO HAVE INSURANCE CARD - C.A.I.A.OFFENCE Is this considered a moving violation? I had an expired temp slip, but was...

Every year theres threads with people asking what to do in order to winterize your bike, so I've compiled a checklist of what I've normally done, to make things easier for people doing it for the first time. If you guys have anything you wish to add, post below and I will add it in. Above all...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNJFQ5w7kfg This seriously pisses me off. They are acting like teenage thugs!

Father calls me this morning with a 20 min lecture on why I should get rid of the bike. A blue motorcycle was hit by a vehicle turning left, directly infront of this workplace. Ambulance took the rider away, apparantly he/she was on the ground until they arrived. He said it looked serious...

We are looking to get our basement finished... some people say **** the permit and just get it done, while others tell me to ALWAYS get a permit. What are the ramifications of say finishing a basement (with walkout exit) without a permit? Has anyone had any experience with this? Thanks

I got caught in a thunderstorm recently, and it got me thinking.. is it a bad idea to continue riding due to the chance of being struck by lightening? In a car there is a metal cage surrounding us, so it feels safer. On a bike, I felt very exposed:agave: Any input?

Has anyone rode down to Denver, CO from Toronto? I am considering riding down there this month, but am not sure how I should space out the travel days. Which one of these would be a better option: 3 days of 800km riding, or 2 days of 1200 kms riding?

I'm looking for a contractor to finish my basement (bought the house brand new, it's been all concrete for 10 years now...) The house itself is 2000 square feet (so ~1000 in the basement). I'm getting quotes ranging from $30,000 to $40,000 (2 rooms, bathroom and kitchen) plus $12,000 for a...

After taking 2 years off from riding, I'm hoping to get on a GSXR 600 this spring, but my insurance situation has changed greatly since the last time i was insured. Here is some info: 22 Years old Have had my M2 since August 2010 Full G license (Have been licensed for 6 years now, I believe...

What happens when an American rider comes up to Ontario on a motorcycle? Liability insurance on their policy would be less than whats required by ontario law ($200,000).. for example someone from new york city might have $25,000 of coverage; what happens when pulled over/accident? Also, this...

I'm 20, and will be turning 21 as on June 1st. As of June 1st , I will have had my car license (G) for 5 years, and my motorcycle (M2) for 2 years. No tickets or accidents. Looks to me as if im eligible for Statefarm at of June 1st, but I remember reading on the boards once that they may be...

I'm 20, and will be turning 21 as on June 1st. As of June 1st , I will have had my car license (G) for 5 years, and my motorcycle (M2) for 2 years. No tickets or accidents. Looks to me as if im eligible for Statefarm at of June 1st, but I remember reading on the boards once that they may be...

I’m trying to put together a trip for next year. Last year was my first year riding, and I did a ride down to New York City and back – loved it. This year I am planning a trip which is a bit longer, with more destinations. I will be on my Ninja 250r. It’s a small bike, but handled the ride to...