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Water chemistry professional here. Personally I'd just junk the filters and go straight from the tap, barring any significant taste/odor issues. As has been stated already, in-line filters are a biological disaster waiting to happen. They really should be flushed and disinfected regularly, as...

I went across Canada solo this past summer. Not great cell reception in most places so I wanted a back-up comms device/emergency beacon. I went with the Zoleo device over the other options for a few reasons. 1)Much less expensive to buy than the inReach mini 2)Plans can be much cheaper...

One more for the TD renewal glitch. A bit of a YIKES! moment when I saw the $2300 increase, but a not-so-quick 20 minute phone call got it sorted out. Premium went down $60 over last year :) As has been stated here already, it was the driving record that wasn't transferred over when they...

Do these actually block much noise? I have some 3M tri-flange silicone plugs that I use at work going in and out of different factories, but I wouldn't say they really work all that well. They take the edge off enough that I can stand the noise for a while but compared to foamies, they really...

Inflatable mattress all the way. I have a Thermarest Neoair camper XL long. Waaaaaaay more comfortable than any self-inflating mat I've tried and as a bonus, it packs down to smaller than a 1L nalgene bottle. I like it so much I got a double wide (48"x78"x3.5") Chinese knock-off on Amazon for...

I took my '97 Goldwing to Ken's in Whitby last year. He did it while I waited outside. Took about 20 minutes. $100 iirc. As Klaatu says, do the safety inspection yourself first to make sure nothing is wrong, or you may end up leaving the shop without a safety (or taking the bus home while...

Switching from the stock KLR handlebar to an aftermarket aluminum bar was the thing that killed most of the vibes in my '07. Something about the way they resonate I suppose, or rather the way they don't resonate. Plus, they don't bend when the bike gets sleepy and lies down in the dirt for a...

I put 2.5" risers on my 1st gen KLR. I had to remove a zip tie holding the throttle cables tight against the frame in order to gain a bit of slack. Other than that, no issues with lock to lock steering. FYI, if you get tired of your grip puppies disintegrating every few months, try Progrip...

If you want to save a hundred bucks over the Barkbusters, check out Tusk D-flex bars at Rocky Mountain ATV for $50USD. Tusk D-Flex Handguards They come with either 7/8" or 1 1/8" mounts. If you prefer to mount them using bar end threaded inserts, those are available online for ~$20 as well...

'97 Gl1500

I'm considering selling my Goldwing and getting something more my speed, like a Vstrom. I've noticed that prices on Kijiji seem to be fairly strong but also that ads are staying up for a longer time than I'm used to seeing. With the economic uncertainty right now I'd really like to avoid...

I just tried this with a thin balaclava I use in the colder months. Seemed to work OK. Had the helmet on and off half a dozen times and only knocked the molded plugs loose a couple of times. Maybe with some practice and a cap suitable for warm weather....

Tried these (I think it was this brand) about 3-4 years back. Didn't cut out enough noise for my liking. I think I'll order a few small packs of different foamies. Maybe I can find one that is a bit softer than the 3Ms. Thanks all for the comments.

Hey all, trust the riding season is treating you well. I've been using the standard yellow 3M EarSoft foam ear plugs for years. They work amazingly well, but I always get sore ears after about 5-6 hours. Yes, I do stop every hour or so for a couple of minutes just to stretch and hydrate and I...

Things are coming together nicely. I bought a very good condition '97 Goldwing a couple of weeks ago. After spending some time going over it in the shop, I think it will do very nicely indeed. When I told my boss what that I was planning a big 2 week trip out west he said 'that doesn't seem...

WARNING, THIS POST IS COMPLETELY OFF-TOPIC Also, I'm not ranting at any GTAM members here. I do appreciate that Lightcycle went and found a reference, even if I strongly disagree with the content of said reference. I just love how our governments measure CO2 emissions from the energy sector by...

I would love to see the source of that particular nugget.

I wouldn't consider haggling over the price of a steak dinner, but asking a couple of questions to save potentially big $$$ on car repairs, heck yes! Haggling is fine, just don't be a dick about it.

I had a chance to hop on a Zero DS a couple of years back. It was awesome. The torque and the silence were amazing. I love cruising around the countryside on my KLR. On the Zero I could even hear the birds singing. The only downside is range. If someone can come up with a battery/energy...

My 2 cents on NFLD: beautiful place, great people, not great for riding. I went back in 2016, mostly to spend a few days in Gros Morne. While the hiking and scenery in and around Gros Morne were worth the trip, most of the riding was very dull. The roads are mostly set back from the coast...