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Thanks... Those two shops are too far unfortunately

Anyone know a couple of gear shops in or near downtown which have really good selection? As a new rider stocking up, I'm looking for a place that has a really big variety so that I don't have to go to multiple shops to figure out what I like. I know the industry is limited downtown - I tried...

As a new rider I wanted to get CAA Plus, of course I hope to never have to use it. I don't have access to any corporate rates so I was faced with paying full price. I wanted to share a deal I found. I called and asked for promos. They gave me $35 off the $114: - $10 if you enable auto renewal...

I appreciate the commentary and I may yet go for more lessons (I asked my riding school about it already). But I think it does take practice and although there's many months of learning to come, I think after these posts, a partner ride I did yesterday, and just general learning, the gearing...

I opted for top of the line attendant and medical care ($1.1 mil each) enhanced accident benefits. My premium was only $100 more for that. Is it because I have a low CC bike? total annual including the enhanced benefits, $850. Brand new rider.

I took my first ride today. I have a CBR250. This morning I went over to Rosedale Valley Road and south on that little stretch of Bayview before coming back DT. I think I overestimated my skill taking a sharp curve on Rosedale Valley Road at perhaps just too high a speed...but nothing too major...

It happens when I am not touching the clutch lever And letting it engine brake. If it stalls because the RPMs are too low, does that "too low" RPM number vary with which gear you're in? For example at 2nd gear it will stall under 3000 but 3rd it will stall under 4000? i am guessing then, that I...

Guys, question: I still find myself stalling in second or third gear occasionally. It happened to me in traffic today, luckily it was only about 25 or 30 km/h to an hour traffic. Is the stalling happening because my bike is moving too slow, or is it because I'm not giving it enough gas? I...

I find myself afraid to keep my hand off the clutch lever and literally let the bike go "full throttle". I had a couple close calls stalling in second gear and coming to some pretty abrupt stops while moving. What could cause the bike to stall in second or a higher gear? As long as the bike is...

Everyone's response has made me feel so much better already. I'm now looking forward to bringing her home. :) I think my main fear right now is picking up speed. I was actually surprised that in the course, some of the tests are timed. I guess going slower than regular traffic isn't an option in...

Is it just me or are more bikes being parked on downtown streets than ever before? Perhaps it is because some of the parking spots have been taken away by bike lanes in the past year and there's just less space to park overall? every day on my way to work I see tonnes of bikes (and scooters)...

I finally finished my course, test, and picked up a CBR250 today. I guess I am now officially a rider. But I am feeling really uneasy on the bike. I am not sure what else to say. The 125s in riding school seemed much easier to ride, but everyone says that 250s are excellent beginner bikes. I'm...

Hey all can someone tell me exactly what the letter says that they have received? someone I know is actually about to go thru this situation tonight. I told her I knew there was a thread online about it and I would ask. Her and the owner have agreed on a UVIP price. If her or the owner receive...

Does anyone know if this made it in the city's meeting agenda yet? Maybe it can be pushed to the end of the summer at least to give us "officially" one more season.

1.5 foot dropped helmet Darn, I borrowed a helmet from someone and dropped it onto asphalt from knee level (I was holding it with a bunch of other stuff in the same hand and it slipped out). The paint chipped off. does this mean it's done? Many safety authorities and even helmet companies...

What if each bike owner living in Toronto could be subject to a levy, say $10-$20, to be paid directly to the city, in exchange for continued parking exemptions. The justification could be: - as it is a nominal fee, it will not discourage people from using bikes instead of cars - it would...

Re: Spinal protection/injuries i know eh! Bloody interventionists I tell Ya! Where's the wildrose party when you need 'em?

Re: Spinal protection/injuries look guys, I think It's clear everyone knows that the more gear you have, the better protected you will be from breakages, bruises, scrapes and so on...in ALL situations. Now, I'm no rider yet-- (4 more days togo!!) but it seems to me - that there are risk levels...

Re: Spinal protection/injuries Ya, see here's what's wierd... It was kinda mountain biking that got me thinking about spinal injuries in the first place. Over the past five years, I followed the story of Tracy, a local fitness instructor. She crashed while training for a bicycle race, became...

Re: Spinal protection/injuries OMG. I'm sure you don't want to relive it, but could you tell us what happened and how you're doing today?