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  1. thwak

    Best Ear Plugs (for a loud bike)

    These seem to be currently unavailable everywhere. They're now promoting a model named "earshades" at -27db.
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    California - Pacific Coast Highway

    What an amazing experience and views! Thanks for taking the time to share it Shane.
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    Torque & Horsepower Explained

    i learned early on that there were Japanese horses and there were German horses. The German horses had more torque.
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    My 1st Track Day in 12+ years and I end up Upside Down!!!

    Thanks for the great write up Gene. I think for you to reach the speeds you did on that session was awesome. I'll have a much greater appreciation the next MotoGP race I watch there.
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    Favorite quote

    Career advice from me to my niece: "You should be a proctologist. There's no shortage of ******** out there."
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    The "Are you thinking of a new bike for 2024?" discussion thread.

    I have a 2019 BMW R1250RT which is their sport touring model as opposed to the K1600 which is described as their touring model. Very comfortable and loads of protection from the elements. I have 57,000 km so far with no complaints and no failures other than a low beam headlight bulb that I've...
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    Who's still riding? Fall & Winter 2022 (& 2023!) edition!

    Short ride over to GP Bikes for new tire install. Sat in a comfortable chair upstairs amongst all the bikes in the new section. Left a pile of drool on the floor.
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    Right of way, Wrong?

    The good thing about that intersection is that it's a fairly large open space with good visibility. More time to see and react accordingly.
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    Why US and Canada (cities) suck.

    Little pink houses for you and me
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    2023 Day Trips!

    South Baptiste Road may never be re-paved as they seem to be using its condition to control traffic and speeds. They continue to fill potholes from time to time.This traffic calming technique has been used successfully in the village of Whitevale.
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    2023 Day Trips!

    I went through from west to east last Wednesday and I would say it was at least two weeks early, maybe more. Traffic wasn't bad at all. Was out today in Kawarthas and found more colour than Algonquin.
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    What the heck….mental hesitation…

    Many years ago I was riding daily from north Pickering to University and College for work while my son approaching 16 years old was riding dirt bikes regularly. I feared he was going to want a street bike. What could I say to him? "its ok for me to ride daily on the street but its not ok for...
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    Wheel Balancing

    Thanks for this. Your symptoms seem identical to mine and I now have over a 1000km on the tires hoping for an improvement that's not happening. I'll follow up to get it resolved.
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    Wheel Balancing

    Static balancer I believe
  15. thwak

    Wheel Balancing

    I just had new Road 6 GTs installed last week on my BMW and had similar experience on the 407 above 115km/hr. Returned to installer a couple of days later and had them checked but they don't see any problem, keep riding and they should get better. I have since put on about 700km and noticed some...
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    Old timer here just wondering if anyone remembers the area in Pickering that used to be called Pickering Pits.

    There were two gravel pits along the fifth concession just east of Brock road. One was originally owned by Highland Creek Sand and Gravel and the other just a bit further to the east was a multi-national sand and gravel company whose name escapes me at the moment. There was also an area on the...
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    Bike with Less Character

    I'm a bit late to the news but let me add congrats on a beautiful new ride and lots of adventure ahead .
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    Well I done did it... Almost

    Some BMW models have had this feature for a few years now. I agree it's very convenient but you may find there are some situations where it engages when you don't want it to such as over a spot where you can't get a foot down properly when stopping. I have mixed experiences with it and in fact...
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    Gp service department

    I don't think I said I would never go to GP or that I would boycott them. I know that well established BMW dealers have a big investment in tools and diagnostics that are BMW specific that a new dealership may not have yet and I'm happy where I am. For example, last week I was at Maranello for a...
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