Search results

That is correct. We were in Orange County and my insurance there was $200 a year more for the same bike, with less coverage. Here I have $1M coverage, there I only had $350K. My insurance in South Carolina was cheaper than Ontario, but only by $100 or so. Yes you can get $100/yr insurance...

I just insured my bike with Meloche Monnex and was very surprised with the rate. Less than $600 for my Triumph Tiger, full coverage all around, $500 deductible. The biggest shock for me was that it is $200 cheaper a year to insure the bike in Ontario than it was in California, with less...

A number of errors in this post, plus some clarification. First off you need to submit to USCBP the bill of sale, the title and proof of registration. They have to stamp it for export or it cannot be imported on the Canadian side. Second you do not pay your RIV fee at the border, you pay it...

I got caught on the edge of a tornado about 5 years ago - in Missouri or Kansas I think. Weather turned nasty quick, winds howled - we managed to get off the interstate and found an abandoned buildiing. Leaned the bikes up against it and crouched on the leeward side. Rain was coming down...

I used to see McLaren's when I lived in WeHo, all of them had 2 seats. Maybe a racing version has a centre seat, but not the street versions. One weekend I saw 3 of them, none had the centre seat.

One you are healed the bike looks like it can be put back together with crazy glue and duct tape - no problem :p

There is a blue book value for motorcycles, well red book anyway. When I brought my bike through CBP this week, the agent pulled out a red book to compare what I declared to what the value of the bike should be.

Well I am out, apparently having a bike with California plates and insurance, but an Ontario licence accompanied by RIV paperwork is enough to warrant some potential hassles if I get stopped and checked by the police, or so says my lawyer friend. Oh well... I don't do crowds well anyway.

As a former V-Strom owner (DL650), I strongly suggest purchasing the manual and then heading over to stromtrooper.com. Between the 2 you will be given excellent guidance to check the valves yourself and also to change the chain/sprocket. Valves should take no more than 2 or 3 hours, maybe 4...

I have tried various brands over the years and keep coming back to Shark. Fit very well, quality is excellent, good ventilation and is both DOT and SNELL (Evoline 2). For the person who said replacing every 2 is a waste of money, I have always read and been told to replace your helmet every...

I tour extensively. Sold a Wee-Strom and now have a Triumph Tiger. It has hard side bags as well as a top case. Right now I am sitting in Indiana having ridden over 1600 km's the last 2 days. Should be in Ontario tomorrow. Once I get plates switched on the bike, I am taking off again, for...

I plan on going as well but coming from the London area. My bike should be easy to spot - not many tiger girlies with California plates :D Can't go into the U.S. though, I am embargoed in Canada until my bike gets properly switched over to Ontario plates etc.

That is the one I have on my bike. Love it.

I expect to be riding down that way on the 16th or 17th, but no interest in trailering a bike. My destination is actually South Carolina to visit friends, not sure if I will ride Deals Gap on my way down or take other, less crowded but equally as interesting roads.

Thank you. I don't have proof of income with me, but I will have my passports which show my visa's for the past 5+ years in the U.S. The bike is exempt from all duties and taxes (as is all my possessions) as I have been gone out of Canada for more than 5 years. Triumph has a great system...

I scanned the RIV thread and look through this forum, but can't seem to find an answer that fits my particular situation. In the next couple of weeks I will be crossing the border with my CA plated/insured Triumph motorcycle. I understand the RIV process but what I don't know is where do I...

FYI not every state has reciprocity with Canada when it comes to motorcycle licence's. California does not recognise a Canadian licence and makes you start from scratch to get one. Thankfully I was transferring a South Carolina licence and it was taken across with no hassle. This was very...

Didn't notice this thread before. I ride a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955i, absolutely love it.

Where are you located? A friend of mine is in St. Catharines and does a lot of real estate law. He has also sued other lawyers (is suing one right now) on behalf of a client who screwed up bigtime on the closing of a real estate sale.

I picked up a Shark Evoline last month, I love it. Like others I flip it up when I am pumping gas, adding air to the tires etc. It is a bit noisier than my full-face HJC, but with ear plugs not much of a difference. There is a motorcycle store in Long Beach (Extreme Supply), that sells...