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Welcome back to riding and to GTAM. There are several threads on here that recommend good riding roads all over southern Ontario. I agree that the roads to the north are more fun because they are generally less crowded. Just how far south did you move?

I'll be 70 this June, have a 1997 ST1100 and live in Orangeville. I've been with Aviva since 2022, but only carry liability coverage because of the age of the bike. My current policy was $610 for the year. I feel that's still a little high, but we do live close to Brampton. Up until 2021 I was...

I've been upset about the money pit that are the CBC, CP and AC for decades. They have all been supported and enabled like addicts for far too long. It's about time to ween them off the public teet.

Before each ride I do a quick circle check looking at the tire condition and anything that looks loose or missing. I look on the garage floor under the bike for any fluids and check the oil level in the sight glass as well. I'll check the tire pressures every couple of weeks, which is about...

Thanks for the reminder. I had already signed up with the MTO for reminders, but checked anyway. I'm good until June 2026.

I pulled the front wheel off for a tire replacement and checked the air filter. The tire replacement has less steps and is actually easier to do than checking the air filter. I had the tire replaced at Larry's here in Orangeville. They said it would be $40 to install and balance a new...

Hey Shane I'd be interested in your old Neotec 1. It must be newer than my aging Zox. Let me know how I can go about meeting you to arrange pick up.

I saw those online yesterday. I looked after finding the receipt for my helmet that showed I bought it in 2010, so it's a lot older than I thought. The thing is I like helmets with graphics, like my current ZOX Genesis. BTW, it was $159 back in 2010 and I scored a 50% off scratch and save ticket...

I prefer my modular over a full coverage helmet mostly because they are easier to get on and off my head. I also find getting my glasses on to be easier as well. I never ride with the chin bar up, but I rarely completely close the face shield. My bike has a taller windshield that directs most...

I've never ordered through one of those online restaurant delivery services and don't have any of the apps. I've also never used any of the grocery delivery apps, as I prefer to shop for myself and pick what I like in the store. I've heard of Lyft and Uber, but have never used them either. I...

I went years without coming down with anything, including Covid. Then last winter (23/24) was hit with a stomach flu bug that lasted a few days. This past winter season I had two separate flu like illnesses. I'm fairly confident that one of them came from one of our grandchildren, but the other...

Shhh, don't tell anyone. That's always been my lane. Everyone is in such a hurry to move over to the left lane that it is usually empty.

About the only time we go to a sit down restaurant is when travelling. We used to order take-out on a weekly basis years ago but hardly ever do that anymore. It's now probably once a month, if that. It's just a convenience that has become too expensive.

My first real motorcycle, and the one I did my road test on, was an early 70's Kawasaki 100 enduro. I rode that little bike to and from work for a year or two and did some light off-roading with it as well. I also had my first accident with it when I rear ended a car at a crosswalk on Davenport...

As we age it is important to have a routine that takes care of a failing memory. I have places I keep everything, just so I don't need to tear the house apart looking for stuff. Mistakes I've made once I have also leaned a bike over thinking the stand was down and locked. So far it's only...

Yeah, that's what is supposed to be in the trunk. I bought my CX3 used and that tow hook was missing. Real handy when you end up in a ditch. Tow operator had to loop a tie down strap through a front wheel and drag my car out of the ditch back in January.

I understand the reasons behind the QR code thing, but surge pricing is not new, i.e. lunch menus and dinner menus at the same restaurant. However, I'm one of those who will ask for a real paper menu. I can't stand those QR code menus because I like to look at the entire menu while deciding what...

Like this one? If you need to replace it and are close to Orangeville you can have this one for $50. Note: No Longer Available.

Key fobs are very convenient, until they aren't. So far🤞, I have not found myself in a situation where I shut off the car and the fob is not with me. However, I do a similar thing to myself almost every day. I wear several different jackets depending on whether I'm working, or if the weather...

I agree with the first part, but disagree that Mahomes is the best QB today. Apparently he wasn't on Superbowl Sunday! In retrospect I should have watched just to see that arrogant jerk and the rest of the team come up against a worthy opponent.