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That was not my understanding. I've been with SF for a few years now, and conversations with my agent has led me to believe I will get the preferred rate when my one ticket falls off my abstract. I think the exact conversation was "we can offer the "A" plan only to conviction free riders"...

Yes, one item on your abstract does make a difference with SF. 1-2 items are treated equally. A "preferred" rate is given to those with 0 item on their driving abstract. I don't believe they insure riders with more than 2 current items on an abstract.

Or maybe it's just perfect weather means more kilometers rode (on average) compared to other summers.

I live in Sudbury. PM me with your price ceiling and what you are thinking of, and I'll help where I can. Unfortunately, the hotels recommended above are not "walking" distance to anything close to a decent pub, unless you want to party at Perkins... ;) There is the Cardinal Inn at the...

In addition to what was said above, I've found that full length gloves, especially gloves with wrist/forearm padding and Velcro to fit snug helps a lot. It forces my wrist to stay more in line with my forearm and reduces the stress and strain. Sitting up using core muscles and clamping the...

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I agree with Griffin. The upright position sends every bump shivering right up my backbone into my spine. I prefer the forward position of sport (and sport touring) bikes. Maybe it's because I raced bicycles for so many years before getting a motorcycle. I spent my youth and early adult life...

I'm over 6'4" and my first bike was the Kawasaki EX-650r. I found it very comfortable, in fact I even lowered the handlebars with an aftermarket bar and found that more comfortable. I currently ride a Kawasaki ZX-6r and find that very comfortable. Sundie is correct the bike will be...

The rider hand book that I learned from showed a 2 second gap to the rider in front of you, while in staggered position. That means there should be a 1 second gap to the rider "on your shoulder". I've been on far to many group rides where riders are uncomfortable with anything less than a 2...

As a group, are we becoming a little sensitive to group rides? All the unwritten rules, hand gestures, and discussion of "safety" and "if I'm going to die" seem to be getting more inane. I'm an average rider at best, but do I really need every pot hole, every bump and every corner to be...

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The documentary "Inside Job", narrated by Matt Damon. Watched it last night on NetFlix. Recommended to everyone.

That's "north", even for me.

I use to have a Golden Retriever that *loved* to go for canoe rides. She'd just sit up front, you couldn't get her out of the canoe. Never had a problem until one time -- well, it was a long swim to shore! On a side note, many years back I saw a family bicycling across Canada (maybe just...

Not what you're looking for, but my advice would be "don't do it". There would be no way to get a dog to fully understand what is going on, and the risks of jumping off. I shudder to think, even at 40km/h what may happen in "around the neighborhood" traffic.

Good. If I get the day off, and you don't mind, I might join up in Sudbury and ride down with you guys. I'll PM you tonight or tomorrow. If you don't hear from me, ride safe and have fun. Enjoy the north. DAVE

Take care on Manitoulin Island. *LOTS* of OPP presence. If I can get the day off Wednesday, I might ride out of Sudbury with you and part way back down south. I'll have to PM/post later tonight. Anybody going to be checking email/GTAM Tuesday night from the road? When in Killarney, be...

Last night I watched "Priest". Vampires, cowboys, and The Church. Better than average action movie. An interesting take on an old story. Based on a comic book I believe.