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I remember the early 2000’s Suzuki 1200 Bandits would get an easy 18 horsepower with a slip on and a jet kit. A buddy of mine did that and said it was night and day.

Some of the older carbureted bikes would see a big boost in horsepower with a 4 into 1 header, newer fuel injected bikes should too but that’s not always the case without dyno tuning. The biggest benefit is the weight reduction by going to an aftermarket exhaust which also benefits handling...

I would dump some kitty litter on it on a warm day, leave it on for a day or two, then sweep it up. Won’t totally get rid of it but will help.

Just to clarify, I picked up the helmet for $20, not the girl.

I picked this up for $20 the other day. The next Friday The 13th in Port Dover is on Halloween, maybe I’ll dress up as The Great Gazoo and give Thong Man a run for his money.

Started rereading this the other day. Whenever the “Ministry of Truth” is mentioned I automatically think of the CBC. It’s amazing where George Orwell saw the world heading in 1948 when he wrote this book. Don’t think it can happen? Just take a look at China, it already has.

Never changed lifetime transmission fluid or coolant in my Mercedes Sprinter van for 14 years and 300,000km. Last I heard it’s still on the road.

I love to play this in the garage every once in a while, great record by Hamilton’s Teenage Head.

I’ve always used gear oil just like every owners manual has recommended for the last 60 years, motor oil is just as good. I apply it sparingly every week or two when I check my tire pressure. I apply it sparingly so it doesn’t fling all over my rear wheel. A lifetime supply of gear oil is...

Great video, a lot to think about. Selling bikes would be my dream job unfortunately I don’t think there’s much money in it unless you actually own the business, even then I think it’s pretty challenging. I’ve met many business owners and bike salesmen over the years, none of them with the...

I believe it was Enercare or one of their approved contractors that gave my father in law the quote, the salesman showed up at the door an hour after getting red tagged. He was 84 years old and of course he gave them the go ahead without speaking to anyone.

I didn’t think they could red tag a furnace just based on its age.The service guy was probably getting a kickback.

Most Enbridge contractors are pirates in my opinion. My father in law’s furnace went out a few years back , Enbridge contractor red tagged it and quoted $6750 to replace it. I got an HVAC buddy to do it for $2,500. Had another friend whose furnace went out on the coldest day of the year about 2...

Never mind Shilpa Sheddy, whatever happened to his gerbil? If that didn’t end his career nothing will.

I’ve bought my tires from Pete’s for years, can’t beat their prices and they’re on your doorstep within 2 days. I use to change and balance them on my NoMar setup. I love wrenching on my bike so getting it done at a shop was just not something I would normally do. I use to do my tire swaps for...

Fun fact, the Honda moly lube used on ST’s and Gold Wings works just as good or better at a fraction of the price. I think it’s what most Bavarian Manure Wagon owners use.

… buy one and you’ll never worry about what kind of chain lube to use ever again.

I’ve said this before but if I was looking for good value in a used bike I’d be looking at an early 2000’s BMW RT, RS or K model. I can’t believe how cheap some of these are going for. Perfect for two up riding with their big torky low reviving motors. Usually well maintained and in good...

I would recommend 750cc or bigger for two up riding but as someone has already said, make sure you sit on it with your partner. Comfort is just as important as engine size. As for having two bikes, I would try to get by with one. I tried that once and found that insurance companies don’t...

A partnership is a sinking ship.