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I'd say you should go. It's much more than old British bikes now and there's a fair bit of Japanese vintage. It's a pretty town and a nice ride. In my opinion it's a great day out on the bike.

Me too. I wouldn't cross the road to be part of a geriatric pirate party fawning over overdone choppers and other MoCo flotsam. The CVMG Paris rally happens Saturday and Sunday. Way more interesting motorcycles, and motorcycle culture. Plus some good country roads to explore.

I'm not certain that this is overpriced if viewed as a collection of miscellaneous parts. I am 100% CERTAIN that this thing is a hideous, poorly thought out, perhaps dangerous stupid idea. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1718684906

Getting ergo's right takes time and money. Experimentation, then adjustment is an ongoing exercise, and as we age and find more joints that ache or get stiff it continues. The fact that our body parts are so connected may mean that shoulder pain is coming from/caused by something other than the...

I'm with those who say, "Why?" and 100% on board with Adri's advice. I've had 6-speed transmissions forever, and sometimes still find myself looking for an extra gear, or tap dancing on the shifter an extra time or 2 when in first. BIG DEAL! It's isn't doing any damage, slowing my progress or...

It does seem to be a certain crowd that likes to park (usually backed in) their bikes in rows and roam around the parked bikes which are all very similar.

Only did it once: Not opening the sliding barn door at least half way to ride the bike out WITH the side cases installed. Do it frequently: Set small tools and parts down on uneven surfaces on the bike instead of the bench or tool cart. I always think, "It's only for a moment" then spend...

Yearly. I have rodent issues. Since installing some galvanized screening in the intakes it's been free of poop but it still gets pretty dirty.

Love the gun shield idea. I'm gonna pick one up as my 1090 doesn't have a helmet lock, only a thin little cable that hooks on under the seat. $10 is a cheap and convenient solution. Thanks!

No, I didn't ask. Closest I got was looking at a parked 1300GSA and asking the owner how he liked it. He responded, "Better to ride than look at."

I disagree. They'll certainly keep the small displacement street stuff they already build as that's their bread and butter, but the off road stuff is still a big deal and the reason the marque exists. I expect they'll keep the off road and 690 stuff being built in Austria. They'll rationalize...

EVERYTHING eventually needs parts. That said, I'm certain that parts for my KTM 1090 will not have the longtime availability that my Norton 850 or my BMW R100RS enjoy. It's not a KTM thing though, it's a modern approach to machinery. I recently read that John Deere has discontinued parts...

I'd love to participate more in this thread, but I just got some concerning emails. Apparently Canada Post, UPS, DHL, and FedEx are holding packages for me that they will incinerate if I don't pay the duties NOW. I can't even remember ordering stuff, but I must have because they all have the...

It's more about bureaucracy than any rational decision making by a human with authority. As with most everything concerning a large organization like government, the drone behind the counter always give the answer, "The computer says so.", no matter the words he chooses or script he reads.

My favorite route in Ontario is along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence to the Quebec border. It's very scenic, good pavement and accommodation options. You could then turn left and follow the Ottawa river up to Ottawa and turn left into the Highlands as they call them, or continue north to...

Totally agree. The Ural with its reverse gear is far more suited to diverse terrain than the Can-Am. I'd rather a Miata than the Can-Am or the Harley trike, but would rather a Ural than all 3.

No. Given all the nanny electronics I would expect you'd get hung up on a curb, and if a wheel spun or lost traction the poor thing would completely freak out.

Maybe the Buell sign is casting bad mojo.

You will be IGNORED...until I realize that one of those IGNORED offers is as high as the price is going to get and I'm already under water with this and sinking fast.

I've seen some nicely done ones over the years that were done properly with good quality parts and workmanship. Unfortunately, those are in the minority with plenty of formerly nice looking bikes like early 80's Honda CB-F's, BMW K100's, and countless R-series BMW's with rear frame looks hacked...