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    Motorcycles and HOV lanes in the city of Toronto

    I take Don Mills from Thorncliff to York Mills almost every day just after 3pm https://goo.gl/maps/aTLAaeSNRWiawJ7c9 Majority of them are clearly patched up and special "3 or More".....not sure how it is beyond York Mills tho, I've been avoiding HOV for this stretch just in case lol
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    Getting keys cut?

    https://acmekey.ca/ Located on Lawrence (E) East of Warden Ave These guys traced my original Triumph Daytona key, they will need a blank
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    Valve Clearance Check

    Say you do need to change them, its good to have a magnet pick up tool handy. Mine were shims under bucket, made for an easy time picking the whole thing out in one go and less chance of dropping anything inside. I remember doing a check on my bros 2013 CBR500R @ 25k and everything was still...
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    How much do you pay for insurance?

    Its bad when compared to a Street Triple with identical slightly detuned motor, but half the price for insurance lol
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    How much do you pay for insurance?

    Aiiiyyyeee I need to switch bikes!! I'm paying $1300 for a Daytona 675 @ 42yo on 9th year clean record
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    Anyone get stopped in Oakville today at the spot check for exhausts ?

    If sound test is done @ idle, this won't get rid of those idiots with freaking obnoxious decel pops....I find that noise more intrusive than those not knowing how to get into 2nd gear.
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    Dumb question about heated grip wiring

    If you don't want to solder or have no access to solder station, you can get solder shrink tubes and heat shrink around that for double weather seal; the adhesive lined heat shrink is definitely a nice thing to have. If you don't have a heat gun use a lighter, coil stove burner etc. etc...
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    Shoulder Pain - Who can help?

    Why not go see both a doctor AND physiotherapist lol Just like with mechanics, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, sales reps, personal trainer etc. etc. sometimes you just need to find the right person to help you out. Some doctors may brush it off as phantom pain and another may want to dig...
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    Who's still riding? (Fall & Winter 2019 Edition)

    Rode to work this morning @ 6am via Don Valley to downtown core, could've easily been the biggest mistake I made in my life LOL Man worse than riding in the rain, the inside of my visor gets foggy, my glasses are foggy and the little droplets are misting everything, at least in the rain...
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    Any shippers here?

    How about Yamato Transport, I've used them in Japan for luggage. It just so happens I googled and saw they have locations in Hawaii & Mississauga Locations | Yamato Transport U.S.A. or you could bounce the package to Japan and have a company your used to shipped to Canada... (if cost is irrelevant)
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    Motorcycle key cut

    Got my keys cut here, the guy traced it manually cuz the machine didn't know wtf lol They do excellent work! I think it was like $12 3-4yrs ago Acme Lock & Key
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    Snapped a screw head - Drill extractor set?

    This here, then cut bolt flush to nylon nut and call it a day
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    Anyone been fired as a customer from mechanic?

    The reason he fired you was exactly what just happened........your first post. Looks like he saw it coming...
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    New battery did not solve my issue... I need help!

    There are lots of cheap craptastic made in China stators/RR on eBay that only lasts a year....even Rick's can be hit or miss. -Check voltage under load -Check stator pins to see if any are shorted to ground -You can also check stator output when bike is on -Check RR for burnt diodes -If...
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    Safety certify in Scarborough

    Crappy tire @ Golden Mile (Warden/Eglinton) by appointment, this was 2yrs ago so should call to inquire. There is also Cycleworld on Sheppard in-between Brimley/McCowan
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