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I hate shopping for helmets too - it's impossible to tell how they feel/sound at riding speeds and can't be returned. Pick your budget first, then only try helmets that are within it because there's always going to be something just a little bit more expensive. Once you've narrowed it down to a...

In a similar spot here, although I do have a car but never commute to work in it - it's bike or ttc year round depending on whether there's snow/ice on the roads. Even with traffic, the bike is at least twice as fast as the ttc and infinitely more enjoyable/relaxing.

Re: I Saw You, Are you on this forum? V.2.0. X-Challenge maybe?

Yeah, I used to park on the grass. It actually looks like they've laid out specific motorcycle spots in between the concrete blocks so I figured it was a safe place. Not sure whose property it is, but I think my ticket was for something like park on boulevard.

I used to park in that exact same spot a few years ago - came out to a whole row of ticketed bikes one day and stopped. Didn't bother fighting since it wasn't worth the hassle. Sucks because it's a bit of a no-man's land for on-street parking down there.

Most car rental places (i.e. not Uhaul) offer unlimited mileage. I usually go with Enterprise only because they're closest to me and I know they rent minivans, pickups, and cargo vans for something like $70-$100 per day.

I left the office downtown at about 4:45 when I noticed the sky was getting scary. Thought I might make it, but no luck--got caught in the really heavy stuff near lakeshore & leslie. Water got in somewhere it shouldn't be & the bike stalled & wouldn't start again just before woodbine. I pushed...

Hahaha...You know the expression "hit with the ugly stick"? Well, I think the Sherpa IS the stick. Mine is pretty old & beat up which doesn't help either, but like you said, I never have to worry about it getting stolen or knocked down. Plus I make all of your bikes look better, just by...

I have a little KL250 (Super Sherpa, not KLR) & it's perfect for commuting around the city. Super light, indestructible, cheap on gas/insurance, & a bit more comfortable than a lot of the more dirt-oriented dual sports with those butt-floss seats. Highway riding is so/so. I can sit comfortably...

The UK media does a great job of instilling a perpetual state of fear into people, keeping everyone in their place. After a constant barrage of news stories targeting the issue of the day (terrorists, economic collapse, motorcycle-devils, etc.), it's easy & comforting for the average person to...

I've got a pair & they're actually not bad for what they are: souped up high-tops. Definitely can't compare with a full-size dedicated riding boot, but they've got half-decent ankle/sole support & reinforcement and are great for trips around town where you need to be able to walk around once...

I think you just had your first lesson...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this--especially coming up to an intersection, I always push the button a couple of times. Makes me feel like I'm a bit paranoid, but I used to leave my signals on for blocks at a time so it definitely helped break the habit.

I ride a small dual sport too & those riders probably wanted to wave, but were too busy shifting up/down through the gears. You guys with bikes that can cruise around the city all day in 2nd just don't understand our pain :lol:

Yeah, for sure. What I meant was that I generally don't have problems with regular commuters since most of them know the drill and try to drive with respect for the rules of the road & other drivers. Obviously, there are a few pricks who feel entitled to ruin it for everyone else, but I like...

I'm usually ok with the car-commuters when I ride downtown; they're just trying to get home, same as me. It's the friggin cabbies who think they own the road that I can't stand. I've had so many close calls with taxis that I don't trust any of them while riding now. I was waiting to turn...

Pretty simple test at the Oshawa MTO a few months back & is pretty much exactly what you'll find in the booklet. Someone posted the scanned pages here if you feel like looking. Gist of the test is: 1. Walk the bike around some cones 2. Ride figure-8 around the same cones 3. Ride in a straight...

True, but on very steep inclines where there may be another car way too close behind (those parking lots again), the handbrake can help save some wear on the clutch & is guaranteed to prevent you from rolling back even an inch. I grew up in the UK where it's a part of the driving test, and...

What's an e-brake? My car has a handbrake & this is definitely one of its uses. Same with the rear brake on my bike.

It's actually very similar to driving a manual car...If I'm on a steep hill (like some of those downtown parking garage exits), I'll use the handbrake to hold the car while I get things moving with the clutch & accelerator. Pretty much the exact same thing I do on the bike, except the brake &...