Recent content by scmiata1990

I get what you are saying. Many time mods can actually make a bike less refined. I also get that people do want to individualize their rides sometimes. My VFR800 has a few mods that have worked well. They were not done for looks but for more practical reasons. Heated grips have allowed me to...

I have a 2003 that I bought new in 2006. 60k in 6 years. One $1000 service bill at 30k (valves, all fluids, plugs, brake pads, chain, sprockets). Transition is felt but is not an issue. I have factory bags that are great for longer trips. I did put on a Ohlin shock and gutted the fork and had...

I have read a few reviews on these kits. Appear to be well made. Metric kit should be good for you. Quite complete. Reasonable price. Check ebay for competitive prices. http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitsmetric.html

Road 800km home from Timmins yesterday. Roads were wet and rain intermitent from Gogama to Parry Sound, (400km). It rained pretty consistently the final 300 km to Kitchener. I skirted the worst of it by cutting west off of the 400 onto highway 26, (also got out of bad traffic near Barrie). I...