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    Lost my only key to my Suzuki motorcycle, what the heck do I do?

    Im giving these guys a try tomorrow I have a Suzuki DR650 I bought with no keys and need some made from the ignition. A member here, Rstnick and his father run the place and it sounds like they can deal with any non-transponder key. I personally know Rob and he is a good guy...
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    Cold Weather Bad for Motorcycle Engine?

    If I were the OP i would enjoy the few nice days we have left and then put the bike away and await spring. The bike can handle the winter temps without too much drama, I would warm it up a bit before heading out. The cold isn't great for it but really wont amount to much. But here is a...
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    Is a 6 foot trailer long enough?

    I have a trailer thats 6' 2" and i have managed to move many bikes with it all it means is that a few inches of the back tire will hang off the back of the trailer. 6' 9" is front of the front tire to back of the back tire if you can butt the front tire to the front of the trailer the back tire...
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    Motorcycle pants that aren't huge

    Just one thing nobody has mentioned the Joe Rocket pants generally come in regular, short and long lengths. Here check out the sizing chart. I have only found short or long sizes once or twice they arent too common at either GP bikes or Royal Distributing...
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    Bad gas @ hwy 503 & 507 gooderham

    I donno what brand it was there is no sign its just the white building on Mill st. just east of where the 507 starts , the pump wasnt working too good and the guy there said " ever since the damn government put that stupid sniffer on that thing its been like that..." I usually fill at Flynn's...
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    Bad gas @ hwy 503 & 507 gooderham

    Hey guys this is just a warning. I was up to Gooderham to ride the 507 and needed gas so i reluctantly decided to fill up with premium at the gas station at hwy 503 & 507 in Gooderham. I think it was either old and stale or loaded with water because my bike started missing and running like crap...
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    Buying a bike in Quebec . . . am I missing anything?

    Other option would be to trailer it or toss it in a van for the trip home, it avoids having to temp plate it to get out of quebec. also you could go get it now!
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    Looking for a riding jacket

    Im 5'10 and 230lbs and I also have short legs and a tall torso. I had the same problem buying gear. I have found Joe Rocket stuff tends to work well for me also be aware they have "tall" and or "short" sizing in alot of their gear. the other brand which seems to work well for me is Teknic...
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    Stinger Folding Trailer - Anything Similar Found Locally?

    I bought a little 40" x 48" trailer years ago out of someones back yard. They had long lost the paperwork and ownership for it. I ended up removing the VIN tag and registering it as a homebuilt trailer. I had it for years and then sold it with zero problems. I have also built myself a 4' x 6'...
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    Boots and the The New Rider

    I picked up a set of Magnum Stealth Force 8.0 side zip tactical boots. they work great on the bike, offer decent support and are so incredibly comfortable. I have had them for 4.5 seasons and they are holding up great. http://www.magnumboots.com/ca/boots/professional/61/stealth-force-80-sz/
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    Consumer Rights?

    You know i got into a similar situation on a car this past weekend i checked it out in the rain and everything looked good. left a deposit against my better judgement. Went and had a second look when it dried up and the sun was out and car had corrosion issues and I decided it wasn't worth the...
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    Transferring title of a bike that needs fixing before going on the road

    I have done this 3 times with old or damaged bikes, after purchase you go to the ministry and transfer the tittle to your name but with the vehicle as unfit. this will get it in your name and make sure there isnt a problem with the paperwork or ministry records (more of a thing with the vintage...
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    Scary experience yesterday

    With the license stuff there is one thing to consider, is it a condition that is uncontrolled and random or is it something controllable and predictable? I think if you have warnings and you can predict the onset of an aura then i think that isn't grounds for a medical suspension. they tried to...
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    6mm or 1/4 inch Heim Joint or Rod End???

    Princess auto probably has imperial 1/4" ones?!?!
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    Insurance for older bikes

    I have a 71 honda CB450. when I first put insurance on it i did it through State Farm Nicole McCann, i was 27 and i payed about $1100 a year for four years. This season after talking to friends and learning im paying more than i should. I decided to call around. I got a fair bit of the...
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