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I've got suggestions on uniforms. Also, if you (OP) ever quit, give me a heads up, I've got my resume ready.

It's actually helpful that members post stuff like this - it helps the rest of us think of scenarios we might not have otherwise, and at least be aware of them. You were doing all the 'right things', but was still almost taken out - a good reminder for all of us!

Just to echo what many have already said here - based on all the reviews I've read/watched, the Qwest is meant to be a touring take on the RF-1100. Pick based on your riding style, and of course, fit. I'm personally going to pick up a Qwest sometime soon, as soon as I've had a chance to try for...

I'm sure this is too late, given when this was posted, but thought I'd put in my $0.02. I did that ride from Toronto through NY/VT/NH/ME, then through NB and PEI to the Cabot Trail back in the latter half of July. I didn't realize the weather was that bad out there - I really lucked out, only...

I live in a building where I've got a parking spot for my bike, but there's no hose or power outlets for me to use. Wanted to see how other people here clean their bikes when there's no running water, no electricity for vacuum, etc.? Up to this point, I've just been bringing down bottles of tap...

I tried my whole stare over the shoulder thing, she just kept on tailing. I thought about slowing down, but after the way she just pushed me off the road, I thought she might just hit me if I slowed down. As she drove by I also stared through her passenger window, and as she passed my buddy he...

I also found the Vulcan 900 would be an easy ride up to 120, but getting up around 130 the vibrations got much worse. It doesn't help that the stock saddle really sucks. One thing also to bear in mind - I did a lot of reading up on the Vulcan Forums, and apparently the speedo tends to...

Edward St. might be a good bet as well.

Nice pickup - loved the Vulcan 900, one of the best values out there for a cruiser.

I had a couple close calls this past weekend. First was Saturday night, riding south on Jarvis, waiting to make a left onto Gerrard. Waiting in the left lane with my blinker on, and in the oncoming left lane, a car also sat waiting to make a left turn. I checked that the oncoming right lane was...

am I the only one getting a broken image for the infographic? I want to see 'busa's post. =/

LOL @ backpacks. How many more GTAM memes can we bring in?

Is it wrong that when I saw the title of this thread and who started it, I jumped for joy and clapped my hands in glee like a little girl? Just sayin'. If I came out to this group ride, part of me would fear for my life, but the other part would savor every moment of unintentional comedy.

I ride a Night Rod Special, something pretty different than what you usually see on the street, so it gets a lot of attention. I get lots of the usual leaning out of cars, thumbs up at lights, etc. Sometimes people will just come up while I'm gearing up and ask, and of course the usual seeing...

Please show me how to get to central PA in the same time it takes to get to Kingston. Toronto-Pennsylvania = ~465km Toronto-Kingston = ~265km I'd love for it to be true, because you're dead-on - riding through NY, VT, NH and Maine (and beyond) have really spoiled me, I hate Ontario riding now.

My $0.02 - I think you're right to look for other riders to go out with you, but I don't think it should be with another newbie. Most of the concerns in the earlier posts from other members was more around your riding companion being equally as inexperienced as you. I'd highly recommend you go...

Don't bother storing - if you can't ride till later anyway, buy late riding season or off-season. You can get some great deals come Oct-Nov. Don't buy and let it depreciate doing nothing. Agree with others - don't give up yet. Look into older bikes, smaller bikes, etc. Smaller engine...

How did you find your battery life with bluetooth and speaker/mic constantly on? +1 on the request for an Android version of this app - I'd be all over this, no question.

aaannnd......bump. Who can't use a laugh on a Tuesday afternoon?

My $0.02... 1) my impression is you haven't really considered what risks you're taking on with riding, mostly because you don't seem interested in taking steps to mitigate that risk. (Also, riding in flipflops is a terrible idea, if you were planning on emulating that). I highly recommend you...