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Heat cut, or at least heat treated edges - Check, Upholstery thread - Check It looks good. I usually double stitch the perimeter, which is the stressor, the place that usually rips first. In your "X" I usually just continue with a straight stitch, whereas you did a zigzag. Fancy!

Everyone should at least try to bump start their bike, though the larger bikes might be difficult. I used to bump start my car on a regular basis.

Do you know of anyone that works there that knows how to use that sewing machine? MC gear can be a little complex. Still, straps are not difficult, with the right thread.

Specifically related to mesh and polyester gear. More of an empirical case study. Includes crash deets, gloves, jackets, pants, outcome if available. Pic heavy, multi-year, ongoing. Riders are not always generous in their worst moments. Best viewed on a pc rather than a phone, so you can see the...

I second this. eBikes are much cheaper to buy and run. New they will be $1,500, no insurance and few other costs. If you want financing you could consider a line of credit from your bank. Charging the battery is mere pennies. Usually for a small motorcycle the insurance, after a couple of...

A crash would be a data point. Just because they go on a different insurance policy which happens to be guaranteed by the province, does not mean their data is expunged from the database. Data builds up and premiums are based on their history. Until you change your personal circumstances and are...

I'm not understanding your side of the story, as you are not giving us clear details. Where on the car did you hit? Do you have photos? If you were in your lane, in the car's blind spot and the car turned into your lane, then bike or car, the other car is at fault. The cop could be wrong and...

It is an interesting idea to turn 3 rights instead of a left hand turn. We spend so much time trying to be more visible with gear, developing a 6th sense for bad driving habits, and so we should seriously consider this...

Look for a seamstress or shoe maker in your area. Assuming the patch is fabric it is best to sew it on. A sewn patch will lie flatter and be less prone to peel off. You have an inner liner and the outer layer of your jacket. Find a place where you can separate the inner liner from the outer...

This stitch needs to be super strong. Use upholstery thread. Insist on only upholstery thread. Triple stitch the perimeter, double stitch the "X", or do as your original zig zag design. This is not rocket science, but you need strong. This is for your bike, not lingerie.

Anything under 500cc will be about the same insurance premium, so why limit yourself to 50ccs? The Big Ruckus would be great but hard to find and more expensive. The Vespa will have more lower fairing coverage. Consider the Honda Grom as well. Why are you going smaller, rather than sideways/a...

Before you decide on anything, inquire about insurance. It will be much more than you think. I'm assuming you have a motorcycle license.

The Ontario government, during the last election, promised to lower auto insurance premiums. In order to make good on this promise they dropped coverage, which should reduce premiums, but also reduce coverage. In your case this did not work out as planned. I did receive a very minor drop in...

I believe when the Ontario law reduced coverage that by default all policies were dropped to this lower coverage. If you wanted you could have called your insurance company and top up. https://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/brochures/pages/brochure_changes10.aspx You should check your policy...

It will be difficult to give you even a ballpark quote, as you live in Ottawa and we're in the GTA. The GTA should be more expensive. You need to register it within 7 days of purchase, and then get a safety certificate as well as insurance. In my experience any bike under 500ccs have similar...

That does not sound like normal. Why would the ABS light go on a few times during a 15 minute ride? I don't own a bike with ABS, so is this normal on an ABS bike? For sure it is abnormal on a car ABS system. Just a question: Did you have a motorcycle temp plate when you rode the bike to the...

Does it run? It is 10 years old with hardly any mileage. Does it leak? Has it been damaged in any way? Bikes that are not run on a regular basis tend to gum up.

News: G&M | No airbag on a bike? Then wear one http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/motor-mouth-no-airbag-on-a-bike-then-wear-one

That is a perimeter and an "X" pattern, not your requested zig zag pattern. It also does not look like it is double stitched. you sure this is Ok for you?

Friend tore his achilles tendon break dancing. 6 weeks after surgery he could sort of walk. Physio. He's fully recovered. Maybe pick up a scooter for the summer.