Recent content by PurplePeopleEater

Hey all. I have a 1979 CBX, and I've spent the last 3 years pouring money into it. I can't find an insurer who will cover it for fire or theft. Is there anyone in Ontario who will insure a bike for a declared value without a bunch of crazy restrictions on mileage? I don't really care about...

Agreed.

Re: Parker Bros. - done I think I'm with the majority on here who are sad to see a good shop go. Like a few others have mentioned, I met Dave when he was my instructor at FAST. Since PB was also a sponsor of FAST and I had a great time there, I started to go to PB as my first choice for...

Do not under any circumstances take any vehicle you care about to Canadian Tire for any reason other than to satisfy cross-border paperwork requirements. A good motorcycle mechanic is worth his or her weight in gold - you have to look to find them, and once you do, be loyal. You are unlikely to...

Hey folks. I scored a 1979 CBX that's ready for action except for needing a new midpipe and muffler. I am planning to order a Hindle muffler and need someone to bend up a nice midpipe from the Gary Wolf 6-2-1 header to the new muffler, and to mount the muffler, too. Tom at Cyclewerx suggested...

I called Parker Brothers earlier this week and I`m pretty sure that the vmail greeting said that they do free pick-up during the offseason. They`re in the west end, so if you`re in Mississauga that might be a good way to go. They do very good work and they charge a premium rate. Cyclewerx is...

Hey there. Welcome to the site, and welcome to the world of motorcycling! That GS500 is a great choice. It's a beautiful machine with timeless styling, and it'll do everything you need of a motorcycle. As far as reassurance about the dangers, and about being out in traffic, I'll say this...

Thanks. A member of a CBX forum recommended the same guy. I'm definitely going to get in touch with him. I'm thinking more of having an existing header like a DG or MAC modified to take a shorty muffler.

Well, I don't spend as much time here as I probably should (20-something posts in 5 years!), so broken record or not, I really appreciate the tip.

Easiest is to negotiate drop-off at the shop of your choice for the certification work as part of the sale. Most sellers are willing to do this. Interesting info about the temp sticker, though.

I think that for chest protection, good body armor might be better than a jacket, but otherwise the jacket will almost certainly offer better protection. A Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket is good for almost all weather, and saves you the screwing around with separate armor & jacket. With the...

I got word today that my contract at work is being extended, so now that I know I'll actually have an income over the winter, it's time to get serious about figuring out what my next bike will be. Current front runner is a modded CBX. I'm a decent wrench but not a fabricator, and I have no...

Wow, what a nightmare. I know that this isn't actually helpful, but FWIW you have my sympathy.

This comes as a big surprise to me - I always thought that SF would only cover a motorcycle if you already had your car with them. When I called to ask for a quote a few years ago, I asked if they will insure a bike alone or if they need a car on the policy too - the agent said that I have to...

Lookin' great, man.