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Mazda 3's are fun to drive. However, Mazda 3's are only designed to last 120K. After that, everything falls apart surprisingly quickly. It would take too much space below to list all of the items that have broken requiring replacement. Compare that to my Subaru wrx that I sold at 200K which...

Yes, what the government tried to do makes sense. There are steps to learning. Short circuiting the path is a dangerous recipe. Not for everyone obviously, some have dirt bike experience etc., but for the population in general more time to focus on basic skills is a good idea. The problem as...

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I was minivan shopping last fall. My wife and I are tall (6'2" and 6'5" respectively) and we found the caravan's front seats too cramped for us. Also the ride was rough and noisy with all the rattles and shakes. I really wanted to love the caravan at the price point, but in the end it just...

What you describe sounds normal to me (Triumph Tiger 800xc). I had the opportunity to test my abs (mine can be disabled) during a RTI skills day last year. I would say ABS makes the bike much more stable and easier to control under heavy braking. Some purists will cringe when I say, you don't...

Thanks, appreciate it!

I have a Triumph Tiger 800xc. I live in Etobicoke. If I want to get genuine Triumph parts I have to go to either Hamilton or Whitby. So my stupid noob question is, can I go to any motorcycle shop in the GTA and pick up a generic oil filter like I can with a car? Are a wide assortment of...

Just like those electric scooter/e-bike guys who make no noise in the summer. Oh ya, they're usually hammered too!

Tried to go today at 1pm - no where to park. Hundreds of cars roaming, not one spot. wtf, seriously - So many double parked pickups. I hope they were towed. I was going to buy stuff too.

A torque wrench is one of those tools you don't cheap out on. Do your research and buy a quality wrench. I have nothing but good things to say about my Armstrong torque wrench.

If you've got long arms then watch the knees on the turns!

Okay, thanks for bringing up helmets. This has been a question I've had for a while now. I started riding last season, bought a "cheap" helmet at the bike show, before I even had my bike or had even ridden a motorcycle. A salesperson at GP Bikes at the show sold me a Joe Rocket Rant helmet...

I passed my M1 Exit course today!!! So, I'll be at the MoT first thing tomorrow morning to get my M2. Finally, I'll be able to insure and plate the GS! It's been a long 2.5 months!! I'm very excited. I'm going to have to find a nearby parking lot to get to know the new friend. I learned...

Why not just wear the full hockey gear??? lol I know, I know

I had a key cut a CT today. Took it home...doesn't work. I can see that the vertical lines in the middle of the key don't line up at all with the original! I'll be taking in back and letting them try it again.

I got my M1 today, and to celebrate I went out and bought a bike! I strayed from the direction I was heading and ended up with a 2007 GS500F. Not what I was planning to get, but it fits well, fits the budget well and looks like it will be fun to ride. Thanks for all of the suggestions! I...

Thanks for the recommendations. I've got a lot to think about! Nice lookin' bike. To start it just rev to 10K, then dump the clutch...right? :D

Thanks for the welcome! I'm planning to get my M1 on Friday. I'm using the posted links to practice for the test, but it seems mostly intuitive. Thanks for the heads up nearrace! I've done a bit of internet searching. The potential oil burning issue, the rubber disintigration issue and...

Hey. First of all thanks to all of the posters for the awesome info on this forum. The stickies in the beginners area are fantastic! I've been riding bicycles as long as I can remember (mountain and road). I can honestly say, I'm happiest when I'm on 2 wheels with the wind at my back...