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I will try this out tonight or tomorrow, thanks! Maybe I will give the Chinese Brake Masters a try in that case (if my cover is pooched). Though I think I might have a spare one too - from an even worse off master I pulled off a donor bike - maybe it's flat at least.

Hey all! Finally changed my front brake line to stainless on my 2000 KLR. Feels nice to be able to stop!!! I noticed this issue last year when I topped up my brake fluid, and now it happened again. After riding for a while, I see some fluid leaking up out of the cover at the top. Brake...

I rode fixed for a pretty long time (throughout all of highschool basically, at my peak cycling fitness). I never understood the brakeless thing. I always ran with a front brake, and it was what actually allowed me to ride in much more risky ways than I otherwise would've been comfortable with...

Update: I was excused earlier today. I sent them an email explaining my situation (financial hardship), and they requested a copy of my workplace policy outlining that JD is not paid. They were really nice in that respect, I explained that I work at a small business and this is the first time...

Got home covered in a layer of slush head to toe last night. That was some sticky snow, wow. Was driving with maybe 10% of my usual visibility - snow was too large and going sideways to ride with lid open, and fogged up instantly when closed. At lights I would just crack it open and wipe the...

Really enjoy this channel. It's cool that he is from London as well, so lots of talk about Canada specific issues. Made me rethink the housing problem in a way that I now realize the issue is so much larger than any one individual factor (though zoning is something that is always on my mind...

😂 I’m more of a duffel strapped to the back with rok straps kinda guy myself.

wow that’s brutal. I’ll try the financial hardship petition, and hope they take it… Guess it will be a dice roll. I’ve had friends who just straight up didn’t show up to selection, which is super bold, but I’d rather not risk jail…

So I thought this was something that only happened in the movies. I mean, I'm kidding, but when I got the questionnaire a few months back, I didn't think that I'd win (lose?) the lottery and get selected. Some preliminary research showed me that employers are not responsible for covering your...

Very very visibly bent. Studs are straight. Supposed to be a 5-7mm gap from the flange to the manifold, and its almost touching (2-3mm space left). Cylinder mating surface was clean as it was straight from the machine shop. I might pull it to see if its aligned, but might not since I dont...

685 baby!

I've had great luck with the AJC batteries from "Battery Clerk". I haven't charged the battery for two years, even when leaving the bike out over the winter. Actually sorry, the only time I had to throw it on a charger was when I left a parking light on overnight. Doh!

Good to know its not a huge issue! I think I will leave it as is in that case unless it becomes a bigger problem. After finishing the top end I've honestly had enough of working on the bike for a good long wile :rolleyes:

So I finally got my bike together with the new piston and freshly worked head, and noticed that the flange on my FMF Powerbomb Header (KLR650) is now bent. It still goes on to the studs, but takes some force. I torqued the acorn nuts to factory spec (15ft/lb), and the flange is even more bent...

Quick update for all: Did a mix of plastic and metal blades, with brake cleaner to soften, and very careful scotchbrite in sections where the engine was plugged or far away along with a good clean afterwards with brake clean and cloth to get any particles off. Two days of running with the...

Downhill wheels are generally quite large compared to a skateboard so they usually go over stones OK, especially at speed, but it can definitely mess you up. Same as with motorcycles, you stay away from edges of the road if possible, unless you know it's been swept by yourself or another rider...

I used to do DH and Freeride throughout my teens in Toronto. Not too many big or long hills, but there are a few that are fun for sliding and building moderate speeds up to 50-60kph or so for a few hundred meters. Nothing like the multi-minute descents you find in other places though. How I...

Do these inspections include bikes? :$

The Student Loan thing is kind of a messed up situation on a myriad of fronts, and in my opinion shouldn't have existed in the first place. Some people were lucky enough to either have wealthy parents, or middling parents that could scrape some cash to pay for their kids schooling. Many didn't...

Thermarest was exactly what I was looking at :) Going to compare models and such. The price is hard to swallow, but I need to sleep - so a one time big spend to make that possible will be worth it. I'm about 6'1, so I'm not sure what length is best to go with. I've read some people are OK with...