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Occasionally I've felt this strange sensation when I hit a small bump while pressing the rear brake with a moderate pressure at fairly low speed, e.g. braking before turning into a gas station. (I'm using the front as well.) The brake pedal will suddenly push my foot back; almost like the...

I just bought an 18L tank bag. I don't think it slows me down any (it fits completely behind the windscreen), but it is impossible to tuck in with it in place. Not that I was in the habit of doing that anyway...

I wouldn't mind power restrictions in a graduated system. It would probably filter some of the people who are just out to impress rather than ride. I'm in a self-imposed graduation program myself: I started with the GS500 last season and upgraded to the SV650 this year. I may get something more...

See my post above.

A few days ago I left my bike on the street over night for the first time (in the city). Some low-life made a half-a55ed attempt at stealing it, or so I would guess based on the gouges I found around the ignition the next day. I was hesitant to do it, but it seemed like a nice neighbourhood --...

I had similar pain for the first month or two of riding, and it gradually went away on its own.

I was surprised he would speed like that, but not be willing to run the red lights when there appears to be no cars coming.

I was hoping to find something of similar construction to my Arcteryx Blade backpack, which in 8 years of regular use has never leaked. They should make a tank bag. I ended up picking up an 18L by Cortech. Kind of pricey but looks well constructed and has a lot of features. The built-in rain...

Is water leakage a problem with tank bags generally? I'm planning on picking up something at GP Bikes or Royal tonight since I will be passing through.

Any reason? I've been really happy with my upgrade to the SV650S. It's a little lighter than the FZ6.

...all 12 of them. :)

I don't think most people really care beyond it being a cruiser or a sport bike. I usually say it's a sports bike -- 'but not one of those really fast racing ones', to preempt a lecture.

Well, like I said, only if there is, according to my judgment, enough space. Since it is just a courtesy, I won't do it unless I'm completely comfortable. Some lanes are awfully wide and can readily accommodate two cars, let alone a car plus motorcycle. I always put my left foot down, so there...

If there's space, why not let them through? I do, anyway. Probably safer than having someone raging behind you.

How recent is the UVIP? I'm surprised your '99 has a value and my '09 doesn't.

Damn. That is a little disconcerting. I nearly low-sided early this morning on a turn, and my bike looks identical! In my case though, I'm certain it was oil on the east bound 401 on-ramp at Dixie/Martin Grove. I wasn't taking the turn particularly aggressively and noticed the front tire slip...

With a mix of city and freeway -- some bumper-to-bumper, but mostly off hours -- I'm getting 4.63L/100KM (50.8 MPG).

Interesting. I thought it might be legit, but figured I could sell it right away just by knocking down the price sufficiently. No need for the middle man and added risk. Is that $500 a flat fee or is proportional? Might be worthwhile at that price if I were getting rid of a higher end bike.

:laughing8: Cash as opposed to a money order or bank draft? I used a MO in part to buy my bike. I could only withdraw $3800 from my account in cash without a special order that would take a couple of days to process. The purchaser was a little hesitant so I had him call up the branch and...

I got the same offer when I put my GS500 up in April. Sounds like the same guy. He told me he already had a customer lined up and "very interested" in my "car" -- so interested they didn't care that it was a bike, apparently. He even called up about week later sounding annoyed that I didn't...