Recent content by pianodude

$327 a year for my Burgman 650. No collision though.....

I went darkside on my Honda VTX 1800R last August. After putting a brand new Metzler 880 (second one of the season) on the rear, I got a nail in it after only 1200kms (not repairable). Rather than spend another $350 (third tire of the season, yeah, I ride a lot)., I thought I would try...

Thanks, fellas. Yep, great wind protection and an absolute blast to ride even on lightly snow covered roads. Rode to work yesterday in that rain and stayed dry. Coldest commute was -15, but heated gear made it fine. $400 a year to insure and 60mpg makes it a sweet ride. So much fun that I would...

Commuted from Hamilton to Mississauga all winter. 13,000kms on the Burgman 650 from October to now. Only had to borrow the wife's car 5 times all winter. Burgman going into storage for the summer next week, and the VTX 1800r comes out.

Wave if you see a blue Honda VTX1800R. I will be doing the same trip, but in the opposite direction during the same timeframe. Cheers...

Touring season is almost here again. As mentioned in another thread, I will be camping most of the time, but I will also be staying in quite a few hotels. On my outings last year, I was asked to show my drivers's licence and the hotels (almost all) photocopied it upon checkin. Upon reflecting...

A friend directed me to MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) in Burlington. Buying some gear with each pay. So far I have: Helinox Cot One... $375 Elixir two man tent... $290 Pocket Rocket Stove... $50 Mat for the cot... $90 Still need a sleeping bag and other small items. The cot with the mat is very...

You CAN ride all year long. It just takes a different mindset. My car died in October and rather than getting another one, I spent $3000 on a used Suzuki Burgman. I commute daily from Hamilton to Mississauga (Winston Churchill and the 401 area). My VTX 1800 is in storage. It is all about risk...

Really sick of hotels and am planning some long trips this summer. California from Hamilton is just one. What concerns me is that most camping websites say reservations are STRONGLY recommended. I really do not want to reserve ahead of time as I will have no specific agenda. Just pull over...

Just rolled over 6000kms since buying the Burgman Oct 15th. Out today, riding to work tomorrow and a long ride planned for Thursday...

Hamilton-Port Dover-Long Point-Hamilton, mostly backroads. About 190kms on the Burgman. First bike that has a stereo on it....Pink Floyd, The Tubes, Dire Straits... Never realized how great it is to have tunes while riding...

Still comuting four days a week from Hamilton to Mississauga regardless of the weather. Put a Metzeler Wintec Feel Free tire on the back and a whole bunch of orange LED's on the Burgman. Kinda look like a parade float, but there is no not seeing me! Will be going year round as I no longer own a...

Hi from Hamilton, ON. Been following since day one, but never posted. Please try not to be too worried about the mole on Neda's back. My wife had a cancerous mole removed a few weeks ago. They froze the area and removed it and said "see you in six months" and that was it. I am going to a...

Not at all. Depends on your comfort and skill level. Great weather protection on the burgman and little traffic on the 407 makes it safe and easy. Extra following distance and slow cornering are a must. over 40,000 kms this year in ALL kinds of weather. Snow on the road is where I draw the...

Bought myself a Burgman 650 for the winter. Rode to work in Mississauga from Hamilton. No biggee. Good rain gear and heated vest. was very comfy....