Recent content by nakkers

My phone can’t handle the heat when mounted on the bars and exposed to the sun. I keep the phone with me and cast to a separate screen as others have suggest. You can even have a charge adapter from your trickle charger pig tail to plug in a cord for your phone.

I think the listing is pretty honest too. Front tire which the pic clearly shows and abs isn’t functional and rear drive bolt stripped. I might be concerned about the last time the shaft drive fluid was changed and you can fix the treads/drain plug. The abs could be a spendy fix or leave...

After clicking this one, below is listed an FJR for $2k. Not a bad little beater to tour around on. It’s definitely been loved but, I’m sure another 100k can be made with the regular maintenance items needing some attention...

For every story I’ve heard of riding the plains with nothing in sight for hours, there are just as many that encountered severe winds and heavy rain. And it can be alarming to see a double trailer of grain cross the highway with plenty of room but it takes some getting used to. The only city...

I think the “looks fast” to class it as too risky for new riders isn’t productive. You can ban certain makes and models for new riders and bake in some power to weight ratios and even max weight class to avoid large touring machines that can be troublesome for newer riders. I find it a...

I guess chaps would be an option? 😳

Venturing off road…maybe the occasional jaunt with a pillion? I’d look at a scrambler of some sort. Different bike, torquey engine, wider bars and riding dynamic. Can manage a pillion for apps at happy hour. There are a few machines that dress casual and do alright with adv style tires...

YouTube the oil change job and do it yourself. Even if you pay regular price for the oil, you are ahead. The nice thing about some quality dealers, they can check other things. Condition of chain and sprockets, fork seals and any other wear items, brake pads etc. the brakes is something you...

Removed the air injection from the T100. Quick and easy and find the engine responds better and feels smoother. Could be pure conjecture on my part but, I think it’s worth it. Also noticed the centre stand come down on some drips in the road. Little garage inspection revealed one of two...

You’ve narrowed it down between the 1250 and 1300. I’d just look for the best example within your price range and have at it. You can go down the rabbit hole of features available for the given model year for best value in the used market. Some owners switch up to get the latest and off load...

I try to support local family businesses. Especially when it comes to restaurants. It’s not an easy thing to keep going under the best of circumstances. Good people, good food, decent price, you’ll get my hard earned dollars. Even when I travel, I seek out local recommendations to support...

I’m so conflicted with this. I’m riding this air cooled Bonneville and here I am installing a screen to have Waze displayed and take calls and messages through my wired up helmet. The great thing is, I can just take the stuff off and ride like god intended but, I do shake my head at myself...

I can’t help myself. I instantly fall in love with the looks a bike before even riding it. The look, the sound, the feel. It’s interactive art. Then I ride it and enjoy the heck out of it. It makes me feel great. The warts are exposed and I’m compelled to make changes. The quick and easy...

What a tragedy. Rip. https://ca.yahoo.com/news/three-dead-collision-car-four-143131277.html

Not until July. Balsam Lake is booked for July 3-5. Ride the area. Heading there from Oakville on the Friday morning.