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Good point. I should have included a bit more info. It's a Svartpilen 401. I doubt I'll do any off roading on it. I'll probably use it to commute to work a few days per week. That's a mix of city roads and a 6 exit stint on the 401; I'll probably avoid that shitshow on the motorcycle for a...

I'm on a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. I have all my riding gear: full face helmet, jacket with armour, gloves, boots, riding jeans. It's all top notch stuff, from reputable local retailers that meets Canadian, US, and EU safety certifications. I should mention that I did the M2 safety course to...

Great list. I've been trying to source something on this list for years!

Thanks for the insight. Rain/cold gear is indeed a good idea to extend the riding season

Thanks for the honest opinion. Much appreciated!

I'm curious about the accessories that you experienced riders actually use and think are worth the money. Should I buy a rear stand and some tools first so I can do basic maintenance? Should I get a bluetooth headset so I can get turn by turn directions (and so my wife can reach me if she's...

Are you happy with it? Would you recommend? I'm looking at purchasing but mostly just to make and receive phone calls using the voice activated controls

I've seen, like, a million YouTube videos about down shifting and blipping the throttle and I banked it away for when I became more experienced. Your explanation is so simple, that I tried it, over and over, on a long ride last night and it worked like a charm. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply. Once I stopped riding the clutch in 2nd gear and above and just started releasing it quickly, everything improved. Your advice was much appreciated

Thanks so much for this answer. While riding around for a few hours trying this this and that, it became apparent that I was being too slow and deliberate with the shifting. I sped things way up, and started shifting as you suggested and the shifts are fast, smooth, and predictable. Thanks!

I'm hoping to reduce how herky jerky I am in low gears, at low speed. I'm trying to open and close the throttle smoothly but it just feels like I'm going from wide open to off it completely (even though I'm trying to move it a millimetre at a time). I'm death gripping them to some extent, but...

Got my M2, got the bike plated (Start 401, purchased from a member here!) and did two 20 minute ride on residential streets near my house. Any tips to get smoother on the throttle (particularly in first and second gear)? Any tips to get smoother shifting gears? I feel like I'm either rolling...

I didn't realize Royal Distributing was right there. I guess I'm making the trek. I'm just curious - is Royal distributing one of those overstock type retailers that sells last year's models or "seconds"? That is, stuff with small (mostly insignificant) manufacturer defects like a slightly...

Hi everyone. I'm a new rider and need all the stuff: Helmet, Jacket, gloves, boots, and probably riding pants/jeans too. I'm wondering if you can recommend a one stop shop where I can get all this stuff in the GTA. I'm in the west end. I know about Studio Cycle so I assume they'll have...

I've tried searching but there is a lot of conflicting information here. This is the situation. I have my M1. I'm doing the safety course and will assume I get my M2 in two weeks. I bought a bike. But the back of the ownership, where the seller signed it over to me, says I need to register...

I hadn't even thought of that! I'll be sure to ask when I get a little closer to making a purchase.

Hi everyone. I'm (hopefully) getting my M1 next week, and I've already signed up for a training course in April, and I hope to get a motorcycle shortly thereafter. I'm hoping to buy used from a dealership near Toronto. I'm obviously new to motorcycling and don't really know enough to ***** a...