Recent content by McJ

Neither had I, thats part of the reason I wasnt expecting it.

When i bought the bike the springs were twisted and the exhaust was pointed the wrong way (opening facing up). I turned the exhaust to be the proper way, but the springs are only tight if they are put on twisted like that. I didnt think that would matter. Oh I completely understand that its my...

Ive heard about these, but hadnt bothered. Guess now I see why i should, thanks. Ill watch this to, Thanks!

Thanks, and Yup ninja 250r. But yeah i think your right, its all superficial, probably wont bother replacing anything. How will this effect the resale value though? Well I tried leaning more, but I just felt like i was sliding. In hindsight though I think I should have been gentler on the...

So ive put about 500k or so on my bike and ive already crashed my bike. I was going around a corner in a small town, realized that I was running wider than expected , applied the brakes, but it didn't help. I Went out wide and the bike slid into the curb, I kinda of just hopped off (not 100...

^ As I am from kingston I can also vouch for the ride up through verona, there are TONS of windING country roads in that area (lots of turns, no police) Desert Lake road is a good example. Also westport is a really nice little town. If you are coming up through kingston, might be worth it to...

Nope he means ISO, aka the international organization for standardization. They are the ones that determine the standard sizes, tolerances, fits, etc. of almost any mechanical part (Gears, nuts, bolts, fasteners, etc.)

Always - But thanks for the heads up

And I just replied to that add ^

Thank You, Thats actually quite helpfull Fair Point, my bad...the Bike would be in the GTA... looking like brampton possibly.

Hey GTA, So as a new rider I have been scouring Kijiji for good deals on used bikes. Problem for me is that Im not really comfortable buying a used bike myself as I dont really know what to look for. Is there anyone out there that is knowledgeable about buying used bikes/ what to look out for...

Hmmm Thanks. Some stuff to think about! I think I am going to try and rent gear as I dont have any suitable jackets (... To be honest I didnt even know jean jackets existed anymore...i'm only 20, i missed the craze) And the only boots i have are steel toe, which i read somewhere on the forum...

Hey Everyone, I am brand new to GTAM, and to motorcycling in general! I have been using these forums extensively to do some research about insurance, bikes, etc. Gave me the confidence to start the process, and I just got my M1. So first off, thanks to everyone on the forum here for that. Now...