Recent content by The Shamus

A number of old threads reference going to a PDR (paintless dent repair) shop setup for autos. Guess they can all do tanks? Makes sense despite the thicker gauge steel found on tanks vs cars. Anyone have any positive referrals for work done please?

Gary Busey wasn't wearing a helmet...as was his right in California...scratch one aspiring acting career

Part of me is Scottish and I just hate to spend 10% of the total cost of the bikes on 1 year of insurance. Call me pennywise and pound foolish. But I'm pretty sure I'll get things sorted out to put the Octane on the road. Also some day I'm sure my son will hit me up in earnest for the Octane...

Plus I put a highway bar on it too just in case...

Thanks Joe & Private Pilot. I'll start calling April 9th after the course is complete.

I know right???!!!! ;) Safety is a consideration for sure. I'll probably garage the Victory's for this season and learn to ride on something much smaller and nimbler. Great advice Mad Mike. I don't really care how I look. It's the skills, experience and confidence I'm going after.

Thank you JTR and all others for the advice and encouragement. I was half expecting to get lit up for the size of bikes I bought. This is a great community. I'll have a go at the insurance once I finish the riding course and test on April 7-8. Technically can't get the M2 from the MoT until...

Ok I have approached this whole thing backwards. And now I have damage control to do and need lots of advice please. Backstory: I used to ride off road years ago and the occasional road and highway up in the Parry Sound area the early 80's. Well before leisure vehicle insurance was required...