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I experienced this for the 1st time last summer. I keep my chain well lubed and even ensure I get a bit on every single 'O ring'. However, one day 800 kms from home I noticed my chain had sections of about 8 - 10 links that looked completely rusty red. When I had started out in the morning the...

http://www.tecmate-int.com/ENG/u_optimate_4_dual.php The Cadilac of Cadilacs. Lol. Optimate 3 or newer 4! Available at most bike shops including, GPBikes, Royal Distributing, Riders Choice, bike dealers. In the $50 - $70 range. It also desulphates, can be left connected for months, checks the...

Spot on Watson. ;) (meaning good point).

I know a, 2009 I think it is, Harley V-Rod Muscle that comes with a similar factory, OEM as built, plate arrangement as in the picture. Except that it is not 90 degrees rotated. Picture below: From Harley`s Canadian website for 2012. I know it is not a sportbike which may be more relavent...

I do not know the answer to that but do know for example that the stock shock on GSXR's can be rebuilt or at least have the oil changed and the nitrogen recharged then. I had it done once by the local dealer. They told me they do many stock forks and shock oil changes for street and dirt bikes.

I feels da pain for ya! :sad5: Trevitt mentions changing the shock oil once a season.

On page 18 of Trevitt's book he mentions that some bikes are known for significantly degraded suspension performance in as little as 4,000 miles (6,400 kms). Replace the oils. Top level racers apparently change it every few races! Must be nice to have a mechanic doing the routine work.

I can identify a difference in the handling on my bikes with stock suspension via as little as 1/4 turn of rebound or compression. 1/8 turn on one of them. No exaggeration. Consider talking to any suspension tech that does it for a living for riders who make their living riding. Or read Andrew...

+^1. Have a couple Oxfords. Very well made and met my needs on trips to U.S. & east coast

Re: Where you guys buy your gears? Well just where do you shags your sheeps?? Enquiring minds want to know. Well some one must. :rolleyes:

Never knew there are good name brand bags out there that do not come with a rain cover with its own drawstrings.

Ordered the Bridgstones BT-016PRO's the 19th. (120 front and 190 rear). Arrived today the 28th. Maybe they were out of stock, do not know + broken bones = 9 days ok.

Other sellers in Canada: there is a motorcycle dealership place in Montreal, Moto Internationale, and Blackfoot Calgary, from memory.

I think I can go get them this weekend. And yes I think I will not quibble about the $85. It was an honest mistake. Even though I asked 3 times on 3 separate days. Hey we all make mistakes. They answered all my questions patiently when I tried them on 3 times. They answered my phone call...

Pricey compaired to many other boots but well worth it. They are different from other boots is all I can say. Thanx for the thoughts though. Great news! The boots have arrived. True to their word which I did not dought, they called. Everything with Riders Choice is good. They basically did what...

It is short almost a tenth. Lol. Not quite a litre bike. :) Just joshing ya. :laughing3:

Great post and reminder. My condolences. It reminds me of when my good friend died years ago on the racetrack while practicing on my superbike for a race. Not a bike failure. So remember to ride safely and alert whether on the street, track or trails. However, sometimes it is beyond our...

I have worn a pair of Technic Violators for 5 years. They are the coolest boots I have ever worn in the summer and yet warm in the below 5 degrees area. They are black in colour. Oh and they are waterproof. And I have tested them in a few severe thunderstorms and downpours. Only ever wear one...

+^1 Daytona Evo Sport GTX meet all the requirements on your list. Daytona boots were rated the best boots again by various magazines and testers for 2011. I see Josh Hayes is wearing Daytona's full race boot this year (one step up from the Evo Sport)He is the AMA superbike champ.

Ordered 2 of BT-016PRO's Monday 1:31pm. I am hours closer to him than you and nothing yet at my door or on Pete's site other than an invoice and they have my money. However, I do understand he is slower due to the very recent arm and wrist injuries. Oh well I guess I will just notch it up with...