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You’re still young so get what ever floats your boat. The S40 has a good following. Great boulevard cruiser and taking the young ones for ice cream. Probably easy on insurance and upkeep. For around the $2k to $3k range, there are plenty of selection of all kinds in good shape. Not just S40...

BMW K1200RS is $890 annual premium with Desjardins. 56 years old and clean driving record. The R80 is $50 less a year, less than half the HP, 800 cc vs 1200. I don’t think I gave them expected kilometres ridden a year.

RIP and condolences to family and friends. This really hits me hard as my kids have ridden pillion with me often. Can’t imagine.

Better half would always tease me about my unwillingness to stretch or yoga. Meh! Ride, wings, beer and bench I’d say! (And not necessarily in that order) Now, I truly enjoy it and work on my balance as well.

Three wheel tracks for off road isn’t ideal. The more I think about it, the more I’d prefer a quad. I’m sure it will sell just fine and have a lot of happy owners. More options are better. Even when those options don’t appeal me.

I get the appeal of healthier living and how it can develop better habits. Been going to the gym consistently 3 to 4 times a week for about an hour first thing in the morning. Learning as I go. Sprinkle in a bicycle ride or walk along the beach. I’ve become mindful of what I’m eating and...

I’m sure in the wild it looks much different. From those pics, it looks like a Lego constructor series set. With panniers it could get mistaken as a shipping container.

Over Easter I pulled the trigger on a K series BMW. Mature owner downsizing his stable as he battles cancer. It’s been ridden and well cared for and comes with a bunch of farkles. FJR, Concours, VFR and a few others were in consideration. The ADV style hasn’t appealed to me. At least not...

The garage is getting a little tight…….

Very nice and look forward to a check in review after a few more miles and time on the saddle. I get a Facebook feed of an east coast dealer that promotes RE and this specific model caught me eye. I’ve also watched Adri’s vids on the his RE 650 twin and appreciate the feedback on the rear...

To answer your question, yes you can. If travelling together (2 or more) and the total amount of the purchase doesn’t exceed the total personal amount, you are good to go. Just ensure you declare it like that and you won’t have any problems. If your travel companion claims nothing and you say...

Just my some timers taking effect. Trying to edit it to make sense won’t help so, just gonna leave it. Nothing to read here…..lol

Nice. I should have a new machine to share with everyone early next week. The question will be, do I keep both bikes or sell one? I’ll have to spend some time on them both to really decide. I know I’ll likely have to drop one. I want to keep both. Just doesn’t make sense to have a hobby...

Thoughts on this?

I guess I put forth the question and it’s really a matter of what grabs your attention and the price to play. Everyone has a different hobby fund and fill your boots if you have the money to acquire the thing you want to enjoy. I’ve always been drawn to “value” bikes or even cars for that...

For sure! Much depends on the type of bike. Is it nostalgia or just a run about or back road bomber etc. Something could use a little love and attention to make it yours and suit its purpose. Everyone has their own needs and challenges. Garage space, wrenching ability, riding style etc.

Never really thought about the time frame when I wrote back in the day. Maybe 10-15 years? At least pre-Covid.

When scouting out potential machines to acquire, what is your “floor” budget? Pay the seller a price, have your trusty shop safety it and it’s good to go. No extras required. Turn the key and ride. You got your gear and insurance and good to go. What is your ideal strike price? Back...

That didn’t go like I planned

I was thinking the other Honda myself. However, I don’t have a Burgman to swap for a ride!