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It depends on how badly it is bent. If you bend it back into shape, it will be weakened - the more bending required, the weaker the metal will be. It is probably made out of aluminum, which means it could be quite weak. It is probably a better idea to get a new shifter pedal. If you decide...

Re: Thank you all - shop closing - pannon moto sports inc. There are a lot of "ifs" there. On the other side of that coin, what if you lost that job (through company bankruptcy or whatever?) There goes your health insurance. If you had any previous medical issues, good luck finding...

Re: Thank you all - shop closing - pannon moto sports inc. Interesting thread.... just a couple of observations and questions that are sure to inflame someone.... When did "everyone out for themselves" become a nobler concept than "we're all in this together" and "helping your brother"...

Re: Thank you all - shop closing - pannon moto sports inc. You've hit the nail on the head kiddo! There are many people out there who are just consumed by making more and more money. They gain all that money only to see things of inestimable value slip away from them (family, friends, etc.)...

Our politicians should be making decisions based upon the best information available - based on this, it is probably worthwhile to hire outside experts to delve into the problems and suggest solutions. Will we get value for the money spent? That remains to be seen. Cutting back on...

Welcome Ed! Nice bike! I had one a few years ago and traded it in for my current Concours 14. I live out in the cultural center of Ontario (aka Oshawa) so I'm sure we will get out riding some day!

I spent a year driving the 401 to Pickering, so I know how aggravating the traffic can be. The only "trick" I have ever used is to drive in the right hand lane - it seems to flow steadily (albeit slowly) whereas the "passing" lane is usually stop and go because there are too many impatient...

Excellent inputs from everyone! Thanks for sharing! I see a lot of merit in all the techniques presented. For most street riding, I feel that the bike is just an extension of my body and I stay planted and countersteer, judging corners before I enter. If I encounter a decreasing radius...

Hi folks, It appears that the stolen bike registry website http://www.stolen-bike.com/ is no longer in operation. Perhaps you should change your sticky post on the forum? Thanks!

Sometimes the vibrations on a bike can destroy electronics. Save your iPhone and buy yourself a cheap GPS, mount it to your bike with a RAM mount and put a plastic sandwich bag over it if it rains. Your total cost is likely to be a lot less than $125 for the whole setup. That is a lot less $$...

I've used quite a few brands of winter tires (Michelin, Toyo, Bridgestone, Goodyear Nordic) through the years and have been satisfied with most of them. I am currently using General Altimax Arctic on two vehicles and they are great! They offer good grip in slippery conditions, aren't too noisy...

There seems to be quite a few people that have a LOT of TV knowledge... so here's an interesting question. Old CRT televisions, being analog devices, didn't seem to have such sharp cutoffs between colours, or a type of halo effect when looking at a movie with shadows or bright lights (by halo...

I've been to Lake Placid a couple of times... stayed at Art Devlin's Olympic Motor Inn .... it is a great place with reasonable rates. It is really close to downtown L. Placid, so you can park your bike and go walking around town in the evening. There are some decent restaurants/pubs close by...

hilarious!! Thanks for the laugh!

If you can't find the plastic coating material, you might want to try plastic tubing... I think you can buy it a Home Depot, or any pet shot that sells aquariums might have the really small gauge stuff.

Did you get yourself a second monitor yet? Dell just had a great 24" on sale for $169. This is no longer on sale, but keep your eyes open for similar monitors in their "Professional" series that go on sale occasionally. They come with screens that pivot (landscape mode, or portrait mode) If...

I always carry a can of Plexus and a clean cotton cloth with me for those emergency cleanings mid-ride. Plexus will dissolve those bug guts and leave your helmet and visor shiny clean. It is available at most motorcyle stores (GP Bikes is one I know of.) I've been using it for years on my...

Last year I had a great opportunity (while on a cruise) to chat with Americans about Pres. Obama and his political platform. I was stunned to discover how vehemently opposed most of the people were to the idea of universal health care. One of the things that stuck in my mind was the statement...

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Spending the $$ on a new car may seem like quite a bit more money, but when everything is taken into account, the real cost of driving a new car is not that much more than driving a used one - esp. if you are considering a popular vehicle such as the Mazda 3, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota...