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    Wynonna Judd's husband loses leg in motorcycle accident

    Not a local thing, but sad/scary nonetheless. Country singer Wynonna Judd's husband/drummer lost his leg in a motorcycle crash this past Saturday. http://us.cnn.com/2012/08/20/showbiz/wynonna-judd-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
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    427 Collectors South from 401 to QEW

    427 Collectors South from 401 to QEW - Milled Surface The collector lanes of the 427 from where HWY 27 joins it at the 401 all the way down to the QEW are being resurfaced and all of them are torn up at the moment (milled). It's the rough torn up surface with a lot of tar snakes and gaps in the...
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    Anyone here ride in North Bay during Shad Fly season?

    I was just talking to my cousin who live in North Bay and he told me it's Shad Fly season again. If you've ever been there it's like a biblical plague like locusts, with literally thousands of them covering every inch of the roads, they are pretty big, kinda like grasshoppers. When you drive a...
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    Do you chew gum while you ride?

    I find if i don't chew gum while riding i get cotton mouth very quickly. Even on non-hot days. I'm trying to find the best gum that stays moist the longest. I know on hot days it's best to stop whenever possible to drink water to stay hydrated and i do, but i frequently ride between Toronto and...
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    Gas tank touch up paint where to get?

    I have a couple of little dings in my gas tank that i want to cover. The bikes manual has the original paint # in it but it's a very old bike (84 honda) so i'm not sure where to get it and don't really want to go through the whole ordeal of ordering it through a dealer. Is there an automotive...
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    Question about placement of Reflectors

    My bike had some ugly reflective tape (the diamond/disco ball kind) all over it when i bought it. I used tips i got from the forum here and got them off (heat gun + goo gone worked perfectly), but the front forks now have discoloration from where the old tape was. Eventually i want to take them...
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    Would you buy a helmet from Crappy Tire?

    I've noticed that Crappy Tire are starting to carry more styles of bike helmets. They seem to be mostly no-name brands and they all just list sizes from s-xl, i'm guessing the fit on them isn't the best. Anyone have one, any thoughts on quality/fit etc..? Here's a link to their current...
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    Rear brake squeaks

    Bike is an 84 honda magna v45. I just noticed it the last week or so, rear brake squeeks when i apply it. It's never done it before in the past. Any easy fix?
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    Harley Davidson from Japan Tsunami washes up in B.C.

    Ooops.. apparently a double post. I looked here and in multimedia section and didn't see it posted. Mod feel free to delete. A custom Harley with gold pipes from the Japan Tsunami has washed up in B.C...
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    Solvent for removing stickers?

    The previous owner of my bike put on some relfective stickers on the forks and a couple other spots of the bike and i want to remove them but the problem is they are brittle now and crack when you try to peel them off. Does anyone know of a good solvent that i can wipe on with a rag that will...
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    Improperly Installed Tire. Is shop liable?

    Problem was resolved today had no problem i guess i jumped the gun worrying. Shop is replacing tire free of charge. Mod please delete the thread.
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    Suspicious 'too good to be true' bike ads

    A 2004 Harley v-rod in excellent looking shape with only 20k clicks.. for $1000???.... Seems suspicious, what do you guys think, fake ad or stolen bike? http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-street-cruisers-choppers-2004-Harley-Davidson-V-Rod-VRSCA-W0QQAdIdZ369194011 ** update...
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    is a Hyosung GT250R a downgrade from a 750cc Cruiser?

    I'm still new to riding, got my m2 and first bike last September and have about 3500kms under my belt so far. My first bike was an 84 Honda Magna v45 750. When i got it i was worried it might have too much power for a noob, as i had read a lot about them and how they were one of the fastest...
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    Are these Spark Plugs fouled?

    This is an update to my previous thread here about my bike not starting: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?153290-Bike-stutters-then-stops Long story short my bike ran once this spring before it stopped running and the conclusions so far have been that i should start with the...
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    Bike stutters then stops

    Bike stutters then stops (UPDATED WITH PICS 3/13) **UPDATED WITH PICS PLEASE SEE MY POST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREAD** I have an '84 honda magna v45. I didn't do anything special to winterize it this year, i rode it regularily up until xmas, then a couple times after that in janurary on nice...
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    Cracks in side of tires. How unsafe?

    Obviously i know i need to get a new tire as soon as i can, but is it safe to ride it like this in the meantime come spring until i can afford to get it replaced? The tire is a tubeless Bridgestone Spitfire S11, 100/90/18. My bike weights about 510lbs and i am around 240lbs. I'm still new to...
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    Tires from 2000

    I found some "new" tires for a great deal online, they are still stickered and never used but were made in 2000. Would there be anything wrong with them after sitting that long on a shelf?
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    Paint for handlebars, engine parts etc..

    Recommended paint for handlebars, engine parts etc.. I have an '84 magna and most of the engine casing is black as well as the handlebars, oil containers on the bars etc.. It's not worth it to have the bike totally painted or powder coated i just want to touch up some nicks and marks. I...
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    GoPro do you mount on left or right of your helmet?

    Got a Gopro 2 for xmas and playing with it now. I got the one with the the helmet straps and 4 sticky mounts. The straps seems kinda useless, they don't fit over my helmet, so i plan to use the sticky mounts. I want to put the curved ones on each of my 2 helmets and was wondering what side of...
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    Another moron trying to do a stunt

    Can't find a way to embed msn vids here so have to click the link http://video.ca.msn.com/watch/video/hilarious-motorcycle-fail/1glikhuky
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