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    Lighter magneto - Machine shop in Hamilton / Niagara

    I’m looking for a machine shop in the Hamilton or Niagara area, capable of taking some weight of a magneto. Likely would be mill work more so than lathe. Your input is appreciated. Thanks
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    Non-motorcycle question, tweens riding shotgun in a regular cab truck

    lol, I have an acquaintance on the Local Regional Police force, I didn’t ask him - not that he wouldn’t have the “correct” answer, but if I were ever pulled over - what Authority would “my friends opinion” have against the Officer standing at the window of the truck? And besides, that’s a Favor...
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    Non-motorcycle question, tweens riding shotgun in a regular cab truck

    that depends on the type the vehicle is equipped with. Base model trucks get a seat occupancy switch and a disable switch in the glove box. Higher trim level Sierra/Silverado got this weight monitoring system that mine is equipped with, no switch in the glove box. my girls are 10 - 12 lbs...
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    Non-motorcycle question, tweens riding shotgun in a regular cab truck

    I borrowed my neighbors car, amazing how having a pick up truck in the driveway makes this trade an easy one.
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    Non-motorcycle question, tweens riding shotgun in a regular cab truck

    thanks for the input gents, i noted in the link from baggy, “thou shalt not put a child in front of an airbag that is not turned off”. Child is anything less than 13 years of age, according to the mto my issue is the new to me ‘09 Chevy Silverado has some sort of weight measuring sensor that...
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    Non-motorcycle question, tweens riding shotgun in a regular cab truck

    Sorry folks if this offends, I’m in a bind, the alternator in my Car died, my daughter has an appointment with the orthodontist tomorrow afternoon, right after I finish work. I’ve recently inherited a regular cab truck, can my girls ride legally in Ontario on the bench seat? Ages 9 and 12...
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    Good prices on engine oil?

    Rotella T 10w30/15w40 and Rotella T6 5w40 are both JASO MA certified as per Shell's own documentation...
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    Buying first toolset

    100%, anything labeled PowerFist should really be labeled Junk. The Propoint and Lisle stuff however, I've found to be excellent value.
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    Where to buy car audio online?

    I need to upgrade the stereo in my wife's Yaris, aside from Crutchfield what are good choices for online vendors?
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    Electric starter will not start cold engine

    I wonder if there isn't enough crank rpm on electric start, would explain weak / missing spark - does the engine spin faster once the oil is up to temp? .
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    What's a good first car?

    Just went threw this process a few months ago, my wife has returning to work after a 10 year child rearing hiatus. Was looking for a tidy Toyota Rav4, really hard to find clean low milage used, less than 4 years old. That was the *if were going to spend money, lets get a really nice car* car...
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    Insurance hard to get for older bikes?

    1980 was Honda' first year with a 17 digit vin. I had my '83 CT70 insured with State Farm 2 years ago, for the princely sum of $22 a month.
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    Wanted: CBR125 parts bike

    Looking for a CBR 125 parts bike, looking mostly for wheels, brakes, suspension etc., no need for engine, plastics etc. Please Reply to thread here or send a PM, I check mail daily.
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    The unofficial GTAM 1987 CBX250H maintenance thread

    Having lived with the bike for almost a year since I last posted to this thread, I've noted: It wants to stall when coming off of choke from a cold start. It will stall when approaching a traffic light, 1 out of 100. The front suspension is lacking. Performance isn't what I'd hoped it would...
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    M1 Insurance

    Couldn't agree more. Rode dirt bikes for over 25 years, learned tonnes at M1X.
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