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Here’s a quote from another group I am in. “I had a 2013 gsxr 750 and 2018 cb1000r in japan. My yearly insurance was only $1000 CAN a year combined.” different country and culture etc etc etc. speaks for itself though.

I see it differently. Insurance companies are financial companies. If the business wasn’t good for them, they would get out. Some have, but that no indication of the health of the segment. I have friends and colleagues in many parts of Canada and the US. Many pay much less to ride 12 months...

Yup. Look into insurance. Not sure if you want it or not, but most home policies won’t cover a bike. If you do want it, you may have problems there without a valid motorcycle licence. YMMV

I agree with everything said so far. I travel a lot to Florida and Arizona, and a vast majority of intersections have advanced left turn signals followed by a red left turn signal. As I rider, I certainly appreciate the attempt to control the situation where most accidents happen. This...

Woah! Nice ride, it’s going to be a long winter

Went for a 2 hr ride yesterday through Caledon. Will keep riding until it gets to cold during the day.

Google so far but will have to try tyre

Not really, it’s all been a bit of a pant load.

Something else to consider. If you choose not to take all of the required documents with you, and they deny you entry, you will be flagged. If asked at future crossings if you have ever been denied entry, you will answer yes (they will know by scanning your passport but will ask anyway). That...

I got 250km yesterday morning as well. Started at 6:30 am, heated grips were on high. Lots of layering was needed. Most impressed with my alpinestar drystar pants which kept me warm all morning.

Wow. There’s more to this, something must of happened up the road we didn’t see. regardless, both lunatics, rider is also an idiot for hitting a woman.

All of this talk about left turns got me thinking. I was in Ireland this spring and the ratio of roundabouts to intersections was probably 10 to 1. We really need more of these things, everywhere. Every vehicle is moving in the same direction, no head on traffic. Slow speed too. I am sure...

Nanny feature? It’s needed more on a bike than your car. It’s not new or necessary, but sure helps when you need to brake hard on a slick road. Great feature for a new rider to have. It’s a cheap technology that increases safety 10 fold on a bike. Why not get it if you can.

This goes for motorcyclists as well. I’ve seen a huge amount of irresponsible riders this summer. Sure they aren’t texting, but they are speeding, weaving, splitting, filtering etc etc. Just because a bike gets hit, doesn’t make it the cars fault. It goes both ways.

Can’t be stressed enough how important this is.

Yikes, was he not wearing proper gear? Hope he’s ok.

Another vote for the Vstrom. The 650 is big enough for two and is a bulletproof bike. Can be found cheap and reliable. Comfortable riding position and lots of accessories available.

The insurance industry has deep roots for sure with a very strong team of lobbyists. They will continue to release studies and documents and have articles placed in mainstream media discussing how they are getting screwed. Yeah fraud exists, it does everywhere. But what’s happening with...

Might be heading down there next summer and will use your report to plan. Thanks Shane!