Recent content by newt_101

Looked around and decided to go with these guys - great reviews and prices can't be beat: https://www.ride2rideagain.com/

The last 2 times I went there I rented from Eagle Rider - https://www.eaglerider.com/losangeles - does anyone know of a more cost-effective/better alternative please?

Shane - thanks so much, you've been awesome! This is sort of urgent as I'm planning on leaving tomorrow morning BUT Does anyone have any pointers on connecting these 3 routes with Toronto being a start/end point? I don't want to backtrack obviously and I'd be doing this over 10 days max...

Planning to drive solo with from Toronto to Virginia/West Virginia/North Carolina (Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, Deal's Gap - curvy and scenic trip) from June 1-10. Not sure if this is too much of a demand for a drive with this much mileage and only one driver in a short time span. As...

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I need some parts for my bike (KLR650) and noticed that the shops I used to go to for my VFR are either not open anymore, or prices have gone up really high. Where can I get oil/air filters, chain wax, and other parts for my bike for cheap? Does online make sense for a couple of parts (or does...

Sucks :( http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/07/27/yamaha-xsr700-naked-motorcycle-first-look-review-photos-video-specifications/

Seeing how the FJ-09 is a new model without anything available on the used market, how do I get myself the best price on it from Yamaha? It seems that most dealers are giving it for $11K plus HST (and not including freight/PDI) as their final price. Thoughts? If I have to wait until after...

The VFR WAS a great bike (from the early 90s up until they changed them with VTec in 2002). $4K more for something that doesn't work as well might not be the best idea if he's considering the FJ09. I think the Yamaha is VERY hard to beat. I believe someone also posted a video comparison...

I sold my VFR after 16 years (and 196K on it) a couple of months ago - we're in the same boat. I've been considering the Yamaha FJ-09 strongly. Great engine, good ergos, upgraded seat/suspension (compared to the FZ-09). Compared to your VFR it has things you didn't have: ABS, traction...

Update: This weekend I rode the FZ7 and FZ9. I thought the 7 was a blast, but now looking at the comments above, I did notice it was quite buzzy, and I'm coming from a bike that was super-smooth, so it might be a hard transition. The 9 was a lot of fun, and if the throttle issue has been...

This article came out a few weeks ago: http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/10/american-motorcycles-loved-japanese-reliable-consumer-reports/ 191K

I LOVE Triumphs but I need the reliability of the Japanese. Speed/Street Triples are gorgeous bikes. You know... other than one track day I was more of a urban warrior than a racer. Plus I don't like the fact that my fairings got a bunch of dings on them. After having one for so long, I want...

Around $8k

I don't find KTMs to be too reliable IMO and BMWs are out of my price range. The bikes I mentioned are all bikes I like, just nitpicking with the negatives I mentioned.