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Probably some off-shoring of manufacturing to go a bit down market with pricing and use a different brand name. Like Brembo did with some brake products.

I completely understand the sentiment, "If I can't sell it for $XX I'll keep it and ride it!" But the downside is that at some point you just don't WANT to ride it because you're just not into that bike anymore. So you stop riding as much, but keep your heels dug in about selling it. If you...

Also in their favor- people are selling them for a pittance. That's a lot of bike for not much more than $3k used.

Cargo flight schedules can be an issue, at least for the flights that ship motorcycles from my recent experience.

I guess that's the issue with modern policing management. Crime tends to happen at inconvenient times, often at night.

The difference between TMX and the other LTL companies and the truck & trailer guys was $800 - 1200, and that was just transport cost and didn't include crating nor drop charge. I would also have had to bring the bike to their warehouse for loading and have someone available to collect it from...

I don't think that's 401 specific. I think it's near full on anarchy in the GTA, and that night the dirtbags decided to be on the 401. I though the shiny new helicopters (and I suppose the old ones) were supposed to be deployed for this sort of thing.

I received several quotes, some from shipping companies trying to fill LTL trailers which meant strapping the bike to a pallet and having a suitable place to deliver it to, and other quotes from guys who do vehicle transport with enclosed car hauler trailers etc. and go door to door including...

I watched it too and enjoyed it. It was completely bike and shop focused so it help my attention all the way through, as opposed to the narrate while I ride videos that don't often appeal to me. Plus her accent reminds me of my cousins in Holland. I agree with his perspective that too many...

There's a couple Girso's for sale in Alberta for pretty reasonable prices. I know long distance transactions can be a nuisance and are a risk, but may be worth checking out. You can find someone to transport the bike to Ontario. I did it through the website Shipsy and got door to door service...

While in NFLD this summer I encountered a guy sitting on the side of the road up the north coast toward L'Anse de Meadows, across the St. Lawrence from Labrador. He was about 3 hours north of Rocky Harbor well past Grose Morne park and about 1 hr. from the nearest gas station. Thankfully, there...

They did restore it a few years ago as well as knocking down a single story shed attached. It was going to be an art gallery but it never materialized. Good suggestion about that rail trail from Hastings to Campbellford. I believe it's available to ATV's etc., unlike the trail originating in...

Nice. You were firmly in my neck of the woods. The building in Pontypool is an old grain elevator. Interestingly, it's constructed with 2X4's or 6's (real 4" or 6" ones) laid on their sides for strength against tons of grain. There was a plaque there at one time, it may be gone. The rail line...

I second the idea of a Highway Patrol for Ontario. The first time I was ever pulled over on a MC was by CP Rail Police. And the second time. I lived near the CP line in Cherrywood.

Precisely. On Sunday I saw a Yamaha 600 without a license plate lane splitting on the 404 north, was passed by a guy easily going 160+ on the right shoulder, and watched someone make a left turn on the red after entering the intersection at the end of the yellow (through traffic stopped on our...

I think the Yamaha will give you at least as much off-pavement capability as the KTM. Lower pegs and a more neutral riding position are key factors. Congratulations. Nice find.

Beautiful!! I loved that area. Envious that you were able to enjoy it on a bike.

This was my 2005. First year, and I'm pretty sure the black ones are the fastest.

Yeah, I've lusted after the ZRX's myself. There's currently a couple within your budget parameters. Relaxed ergos, "guts and glory" motor, retro cool and versatile enough for light touring. I've warmed up to the red ones though. The old GPZ colors harken back to the 1982 GPZ750 (below) which...

How about a 1050 Speed Triple? I had an 05 and HOOO BOY that engine!!!!! It's an excellent street bike. Comfortable enough for longer rider, great brakes and suspension, distinctive - maybe a little weird styling, and lots of character, and the exhaust note even with stock exhaust is sublime...