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Haha, I'm just selling a bike and I'm relieved to not be in this thread. Spring fever definitely helps sell a bike, but only to an extent. I just sold a nice VFR with extras for a lot less than the dirty EX500...

Selling women's Frogg Toggs rain gear set. I think they're the 'road toad' set? New with tags. Looking for $60. PM if interested. Located in Waterloo. Getting out of the sport.

Selling women's Scorpion textile pants. Only tried on, new with tags. Paid $150 on clearout at Zdeno's, looking for $100. Located in Waterloo. Selling because we're getting out of the sport. PM if interested.

Selling my wife's motorcycle helmet. Size S, 'lilly' pattern. I think she wore it on one ride? It's pretty much as new. Couldn't find a flaw on it. Looking for $100. Located in Waterloo. Getting out of the sport.

Selling a nice pair of Alpinestars SMX-5 boots. Size 46, and fit wide feet well (which isn't the case for Dainese and TCX boots!) I normally wear between 11-12 shoes and they fit great. Used for half a season. A few small scuffs on the plastic inserts and sole, but lots of life left. Paid...

Selling a nice Shoei Qwest, Size L. Etheral TC-5 pattern, black/silver. Never dropped or crashed. I bought it mid-season 2011; I believe it has a late 2010 / early 2011 build date. Great fitting helmet with good ventilation. I put in the 'light smoke' screen which makes a huge difference -...

This suit probably won't get you laid, but it will get you on the track for cheap or keep you safe on the street. Yellow isn't a popular bike color these days, but would be great for someone with a old yellow F4 or VFR. Apart from the questionable color, it's in pretty good shape. I had my...

Loudest concert I ever saw was the My Bloody Valentine reunion show in '08. 132dB at the sound board. Next loudest was Frank Black and the Catholics. AC/DC was still pretty loud. I probably prefer the Bon Scott era, but both are great. You can't knock Back in Black at all. I saw them a...

She sure is a newfie, and thanks! She is a cutie. A determined little thing, but very sweet and caring and quite a swimmer. That was an old picture too... here she is, 11 months and 105 lbs.

Hills Science Diet for our little Mack truck. Will look into the PC dog food, it has gotten great reviews in a few places.

Lots of fun, thanks for a great ride. Also, thanks to the guys I met up with at the visitor center - we had a good ride on Elephant Lake Road and 507. Now, where's that Advil bottle?

I have a dogsitter lined up for Sunday... Saturday might be tough. Then again, the weather looks soooooo much better for a ride on Sat. Would sooner everyone else enjoyed the ride on Sat than push for a day I could make it (Sun) that's supposed to be crappy and rainy. Hoping the forecast changes!

I have a year 2000 bike, same color as Silver Bullet's. The feedback you usually hear on the 2002-on VFR is that valve servicing is a bit expensive. Have you guys found this is true? Also, do the valves tend to go out of adjustment at the check intervals? I'm very happy with my bike. Found...

Just to chip in: I occasionally ride with my wife. I used to have a Bandit 600 (very similar to the Kat, but with a custom seat) and moved on to a VFR800 with a Corbin seat. Mine's a 2000 model. The VFR is pretty good 2-up, but not for days on end. My wife likes the stance and finds it...

Play dumb and make him explain things to you repeatedly. Inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYRAOR1tPVY

Old wives tale or not, I'd personally steer on the side of caution and go slow and watch the braking, lean angles, etc. the first few miles. Even if the manufacturer does not use mold release, it's possible that the outside edge of the tire is slightly harder (the outside edge of the mold would...

My (recent) wife is an ER nurse, so naturally she's concerned about me out there. She owns gear and rides along, but does not have a bike herself. She encourages my hobbies and has really tried to support motorcycling, but it is a bit of a source of tension just because she's concerned. I try...

It could be worse. I'm from Regina, Saskatchewan... I wouldn't even want a sportbike there. Besides, I don't know what you'd do for work in rural PA or in the middle of Arizona...

I haven't 'ridden' that route, but I spent my honeymoon last September camping at Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park. It's an amazing park and very beautiful. Old Woman Bay is beautiful and there's a few nice side trails and lookouts. If it's calm enough, you can walk out on a rock...

Apparently you can't get great compression readings unless you spin the engine quickly. Ask the owner if the engine still has oil in it. If so, jump the starter relay with a battery and jumper lines to spin the engine and take the compression reading. If not, bring some oil and make sure you...