Recent content by Just Phil

I'd be interested(dependent on scheduling). Post up the details...

^^^^ + 1 on this! Unless its the plastics that have been "Upgraded". Seller speak for "bikes been down & I hope you don't notice..." in that case- RUN!

I was talking to a couple of riding buddies about this yesterday evening. It was funny that we all said the same thing- in slow city traffic, we all spent valuable time staring at the back window in front of us trying to figure out what the stupid stick figure family was doing!! :) Practice...

Seriously?? So they would have been better coming in after the fact?? but then I guess you would have been on your soapbox yelling "Why did they wait so long?" Good thing they didn't take that approach with the sandbags... No matter what is said about this, the cops are going to be wrong, in...

So the RCMP are RIGHT for going door to door and checking for abandoned pets. They are RIGHT for going door to door to check for trapped or wounded people. But they are WRONG for finding a rifle laying on the table in plain view & saying "It's probably safer if we secure this. CONSIDERING THE...

To the O.P.- Congrats!! Cheers Phil

There's an old saying, "First you get good, THEN you get fast" Slow down. Keep your eyes up! Practice, practice, practice. Oh, yeah, enjoy it - there's already too many boring things in life...

+1 for the Frogg Toggs! Weighs nothing, absolutely waterproof, and rolls up tight taking up very little space.

7 is under construction between Havelock and Perth right now! Don't do it! Really boring ride anyway... Evang's right, a MUCH better ride on Hwy 28, 41 etc... Cheers Phil

+1 for Vicious cycle. They ship anywhere with Canada Post. Good guys to deal with.

Believe it or not, Goldwings (older) are actually a fairly nimble bike. Just practice. That's the secret-practice...

+1for Graingers. Also try any Transport truck repair shop or heavy equipment dealer. That looks like a hydraulic hose clamp. You should be able to find 2" and up. Cheers Phil

Helmets are the one place you should NEVER cheap out on. I'm not saying its only good if it's expensive. I'm saying make sure it's certified by some body out there (DOT, EC, Snell, etc...), and don't be afraid to spend a couple more $ to get the right lid for your head. MAKE SURE IT FITS...

Cash rules. Plain & simple...

I have a pair of A* Web gore tex boots. Full protection, 110 percent waterproof, and walk around the mall comfortable. 5 years old & still waterproof! When I took the safety course years ago, a lot of years ago... Someone asked a question similar to this one. He showed us a pic of an ankle...