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That rider was lucky he didn't slide into those guardrail supports. They have these same type of supports on the 401 around Whitby/Oshawa... scary to contemplate sliding into one.

I've been using computers for a while - my first OS was DOS 3 or DOS 4. I've been exposed to every iteration of Windows and currently I use Win 7, Win 8 Pro, and Mountain Lion for the Macs. I liked XP and Win 7, and have to admit that Win 8 was a bit of a shock to the system when I first...

I've been using Kawasaki full synthetic oil in my bikes for years...compared to all the other brands out there it is quite inexpensive (last year it was around $50 for a 4 litre jug - but don't quote me on that.) It was recommended to me by the mechanic at the dealership where I bought a couple...

I won't argue with you... your post count is 757!! ( I agree wrt the banter comment... its lots of fun! If I keep posting stupid stuff like this, I'll be ahead of casacrow - THEN we'll see who's boss!)

Sorry... didn't know the "default" rule... I bow to your superior knowledge bestowed upon you by your extra 3 post counts....LMAO! Seriously... thanks for the information on retreads. I guess my lesson here is ... never trust a salesman! LOL!

Well, I could be wrong of course - I got that information from a fellow who worked for Firestone - perhaps that was the line he used to sell new truck tires. (It makes sense, though - when you see a 10 foot long peel of tread lying at the side of the road.) Just for my own interest - How would...

It can be quite startling for sure! Imagine getting hit with a 10 pound chunk of tread at 100 km/h...the results wouldn't be pretty. A friend of mine ran over one of these large chunks of tread in his car... it nearly ripped his transmission out. Recently, on the 401 in Whitby, I witnessed a...

Hang well back and wait until there is sufficient space to accelerate past the truck quickly. Also, use the "2 second rule" for following distance, but if a vehicle ahead blows a tire and debris starts flying out, that isnt enough space... you need 3-5 seconds of space to avoid the debris. Keep...

This happened to me a few years ago on hwy 403 near Hamilton... I was in the left lane, the truck was in the right lane a few hundred feet ahead. I saw a puff of smoke, heard a bang, then saw huge chunks of tread flying out from the blown truck tire. Luckily I was able to avoid being hit, and...

Hello, Yesterday, I posted to start a group ride to Haugen's BBQ but circumstances dictate that I must cancel it. Nobody has responded, so how do I remove this post from the board? Thanks, Ike

A Darwin Award future recipient! LOL!

Sorry, this ride is cancelled. Anyone interested in a 1 hour trip to Haugen's BBQ for bike night? This trip starts in Brooklin (Whitby), goes through Uxbridge then returns to Haugens in Manchester via Reach St. and Hwy 12. Here's a map of the proposed route.... http://goo.gl/maps/bCfeh...

I swapped bikes with a buddy for a few hours. He rode my FJR1300 and I rode his Japanese cruiser bike (it was around the 1500cc size I think.) After an hour, I couldn't wait to get back on to my own bike. It felt quite uncomfortable having all my weight on my tailbone and my legs stuck out in...

A few weeks ago, I bought a pair of shorty leather gloves from Velocity Sports Gear. The fit and finish of the gloves is exceptional (for my hands, anyway.) The leather seems to be top quality and the stitching is on the outside of the fingers so there are no pressure points from seams - a big...

Did this trip a few years ago... The Cabot Trail is amazing! My only regret is that I didn't do it both ways (ie - from S-N then turn around and go N-S). The route through the US is orders of magnitude better than going through Quebec. The roads through Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine etc. are...

Hey Empress! Looking for places to ride? Thursday nights are Bike Nights at Haugen's BBQ in Manchester (just outside of Port Perry) When the weather is nice, there are around 600 (or more) bikes of all descriptions there. Nice ride from Peterborough too! Check it out...

I used to live near Goderich and most of the roads are pretty boring, however, there are some things that are worth seeing while you are in the vicinity.... Kincardine Pipe Band parade - every Sat. night starting at 8 pm. They close off the main street for the parade and thousands of people...

Hey Empress... glad you enjoyed the ride... that is awesome! We had a great ride tonight up along Lakeshore Rd to Port Hope then up Cty Rd. 10 to Millbrook. Are you interested in a ride like this sometime this week? PM me - I'm sure another such ride can be arranged! There are lots of great...

Napoleon furnaces are made in Canada- apparently the only CDN manufacturer.

Amazing ride tonight, gentlemen! It was great meeting you both, Matt and Steve! Hope to ride together again soon!