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It took me a few tries before I figured out how to use the centre stand on my 1100 Virago. My bike weighs about 500 lbs so can't just lift it with my arm, I keep it extended straight and use my foot to actually provide the leverage. This short video is an excellent example of the mechanics...

It's this spot on mineral Springs http://goo.gl/maps/6Rvpt It's off camber and has quite the elevation change. That's a really challenging section of road. Found a video, the section starts at 5:20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ZXvCnhmbo

We read this to mean that the landlord confiscated it from you and got 20g's for it

I don't believe so. He lived in California and had a girlfriend in Halifax. He'd stop at our place on the way through

I have both the Icon Contra jacket and a Teknic Chicane jacket. The Contra is exceptionally comfortable in moderately cool to hot weather. The Teknic is fantastic down to zero deg C when I wear a sweater under it. For me the Contra fits better and has superior armor compared to the Teknic.

That was my baby sister back in 1977. The rider's name was Jim. Haven't heard from him since about 1978

Once you are at Niagara on the Lake, take the Niagara parkway to Fort Erie then back. Lovely ride! My wife and I rode that trip 2 weeks ago.

That's so cool! The first bike I ever rode And this was the first person I'd ever met who actually rode a motorcycle.

Cool, now I have another place I can check out. Most of my family live in G-Town. When did you move there?

Ha you beat me to it! Don Valley PARKway is aptly named

I believe it's these guys... http://www.outtoride.com/

Good golly Miss Molly, I like "prolly" 'cause it rhymes with "trolley" and to try to get everyone to change their use of the word is prolly folly.

^^^^ What r.tuned said. It sucks to drop your bike, but it's a great lesson to learn. So glad you were able to walk away from it! The entire video of Twist of the Wrist II is posted on Youtube Search for a user called "mindsliberal"

Welcome! My wife and I also started with the Virago 250. Our upgrade was a matching pair of Virago 1100's. You're going to love the Shadow!! Post pics when you get it.

I bet he's feeling a might sheepish now!

My wife and I are taking the M2 exit course at Niagara College this weekend... Looks like it's going to be beautiful riding weather!

+1 for Ultimate Cycle. Kelly's does most of the general repair that I can't handle in my own garage. Their labour rates are competitive and I've always been happy with their work

Like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnkFgjI9Cxo

Welcome, I started at 48. Glad I did 'cause if I'd waited until I was 50 I'd be too old to learn new skills, my reaction time would be too slow and yada yada and bad things ;) Just kidding!!

There are likely several things that can cause this. Most probably fuel delivery or ignition. For fuel delivery, Carbs not synced is one, Clogged jets or stuck choke is another. Start simple. Your bike was never intended to run on modern fuel I'm guessing your carbs are getting a bit gunked...