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Most sport bike riders don't realize that a Corolla could out brake a SS on public roads. Note that I said on public roads not the perfect track surface. 4 wheels are better than 1 on pothole filled uneven surfaces. I see too many SS riders tailgating a few inches from the car in front. They...

Not to mention Brampton PowerSports was selling the 2013 FZ8 for 7999 plus tax (after all the fees).

It's not that cold. I commute pretty much every day. At 7 am it's about 6 to 7 degrees out. I don't feel cold at all. I have a Shoei RF1000 as well. I don't have the chin guard thing installed either.

I drove behind a cruiser with modulated brake lights. In traffic, every time he touched his brakes it would flash for 2 secs? It was real annoying sitting behind him. The module should be linked to the speed of the bike, after the initial flash, it should not flash again until the bike breaks...

The gear comment is secondary to his perceived sense of safety on local roads. Frankly for short trips around town Jeans are perfectly fine. I don't think everyone wears gear 100% of the time. So forget about the Jeans comment. I think he's view of local being safe is going to get him in...

I dont know about the hobby being expensive. maybe if you buy the latest and newest bikes and gear. A decent bike can be had for 3 to 4 grand be it super sport and standard. Decent used gear can be had for a couple hundred dollars. The only high cost is insurance. Overall its pretty much the...

Rode the 507 mid September. Road condition is not great. Lots of lose stones. The pavement is cracked all over the place.

+1. Today a BMW F650GS squeezed between me and a Lexus SUV. The Lexus was basically boxed in. Luckily I caught the SUV leaving during my coffee break. Had to watch the Black FZ6r parked behind him. Seemed like the same FZ6 that got knocked over from the original post. The BMW's got crash bars...

Yea, he parks so close to cars & bikes. Cars can't get out and risk hitting the bikes parked behind if the driver tries to reverse too much to get out. He also parks so close to bikes, you would have to get on your bike by stepping on his scooter. It would be an acrobatic move if you are all...

Looks ugly, too retro.

Is it 18 months from when you actually got the M2 license? I passed the M2 test in April, but didn't take the form to the MTO until mid July. I guess I will have to wait 18 months from July not April right?

Yea, I told him exactly the same thing. Jeans have no knee protection. I said if you fell, you will get hurt. He's response was, yea I better stick to local and go slow... Whatever, I think he will fit in with the cruiser crowd nicely.

Sorry to revive an older thread. I park there often and once every an hour and half I walk over to check on my bike while I sip my coffee. I work close by, so if anyone here parks there regularly you can drop me a PM. Maybe we can exchange numbers and keep a look out for each other. We can buy...

Yea I don't think I will have the opportunity to ride with him anymore. Staying local means his radius of travel is very limited. All the good riding roads require some highway travel. Plus he's getting a cruiser. (to ride slow in the local streets). A cruiser is built for the highway! I think...

A buddy of mine insists on riding local only. Roads with 60 to 70kms speed limits. He said it's safer, plus he stays right and go slow. I told him intersections are more dangerous than the highway. Lots of riders are killed or injured by left turning cars. He's response was that those guys...

I get 4.8l/100kms with my 2007 VFR800. This is for weekend highway / back country road riding. For commuting to the city and back I averaged 7.29L/100kms, obvious in traffic.

I have fun trying to balance the bike without putting my foot down while in traffic. It's a lot of fun at least for now. I commute from Richmond Hill down to around union station. When DVP is jammed I take don mills or bayview. On average I get to work in about 45 minutes, home in about the...

My owner's manual says to change the oil before winterizing, I will follow the manual. Also I would used 91 octane since it's ethanol free. I put seafoam in the tank instead of fuel stabilizers.

Even experienced riders panic brake if they were cut off / caught off guard by something. It's all reflex. Talking about threshold braking for that split second is useless.

I think you meant the one on the right. Thats mine. Usually if im on the right side of the pole im ok. Today I had to put the bike on the centre stand just to make it look further from the hydrant. The other veefer is too close, it will probably attract the PEO's attention.