Recent content by EmmEff

It could very well be, but some shiny pavement is just well worn. I've seen that before too. Take extreme caution in any case!

I was out riding tonight in Newmarket and went to turn right from Yonge Street north to Green Lane east. When I entered the corner, my bike lost all (!!!) traction and I started sliding uncontrollably, thankfully at low speed. I thought I was going down, but I held on to it after a few tense...

I'm 6'2" and am very familiar with buffeting, especially with the shorty stock windshield on the F800GS. I ended up replacing it with a V-stream that was much improved, but not perfect. I know many guys have done similar windshield experimentation on the Ténéré. Thanks for the heads-up on...

Admittedly, I don't know the first thing about Triumphs and if I'm not mistaken, the Explorer is an even newer bike than the entirely-yet-to-be-proven Ténéré. I should really have a serious look at it too, I suppose. Thanks for that! I had not seen that article. They don't love the bike and...

After writing off my 2010 BMW F800GS at the end of the summer, I'm looking for a replacement. Currently I'm leaning toward the Yamaha Super Ténéré instead of the BMW R1200GS for some relatively serious 2-up adventure touring. Who's got one in the GTA? Where did you get it and how much can I...

If the "final price is still below comparable bikes available in the marketplace", what are you complaining about? You have the option of not accepting the deal and/or bargaining for a better deal. Nobody is holding a gun to your head saying you have to buy from SON.