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I see that Canadian Tire is now carrying Noco smart chargers. I picked up a CTEK 3300 (for my Ninja 500) for $44 when they were half price, but haven't opened it yet. I wanted to find out how they compare to the newer Noco chargers before opening it, in case I want to exchange it. It looks...

I have been using a very old borrowed jacket since I bought my bike almost 2 months ago, and am DYING to buy a new one. But I'm having a real hard time finding one. I have been to a number of local shops, and only found one that I kind of like. I also made the 1.5 hour drive to Royal...

For those of you who don't own a garage or car port, what motorcycle cover would you recommend? I am looking for one that is waterproof. Not a cheap piece of crap, but looking to see if I can avoid shelling of the dough for a Dowco Guardian All Season @ $125. Is the Dowco really worth the...

My question is not about the procedure, but the materials. I had no idea there was such a 'conspiracy' when it came to crappy quality oil filters. I have read pages and pages of info on oil filters for bikes, and it seems like unless you use Mobil1 or Purolator PureOne filters you are getting...

What kind of mileage would be 'too low' in your opinion for a 2006? I saw a nice 500R for sale with under 1,500kms. I have read that when bikes are stored for a long time and not ridden, the seals can dry up, and liquids like gas, coolant and brake fluid can leave deposits, engines can develop...

I have been in the market for a used bike for several months now, and I am completely shocked by how sellers consider the age of the tires on their bike to be such a trivial and insignificant detail. Most have absolutely NO clue what a date stamp is or how to find it, or they just don't care...

One of the bikes I am looking at is being sold by one of our local salvage/used bike dealers. I can't find any reviews of the shop on here or the net, and the whole idea it makes me nervous. Even though the shop does buy and sell used bikes, I can't help but assume the worst, being that it has...

I realize it's a bit odd to ask for opinions on a colour, since taste is such a subjective thing, but I can't seem to make up my mind on the '06 Ninja 500R's in Kawi Green that I have seen on Kijiji. Sometimes I think it's a great colour for the bike, and other times I think it makes the 500R...

Can anyone who has driven both offer any noticeable shortcomings of the older generation Ninja 250 vs the new one? Aside from the obvious cosmetic differences. I have read that the older 250 is actually better for highway riding dude to it's powerband being higher up, and the newer being better...

I found a good deal on a '95 GS500 with 10,000km on it. It's cosmetically mint. No rust even on the exhaust pipe underneath, where these bikes seem to get it first. Safetied, UVIP, etc.. Would the low km's for the year of the bike worry you? Thanks!

Man, this first bike decision is driving me nuts!! I came across a good deal on an '06 650R, but was wondering if there's anything about this generation of 650R that is already noticeably outdated or inferior to the newer generations, as we are on generation 3 now apparently. It's an '06 with...

Does anyone know if the exact dates are that you achieved each license class (ie. G1/G2/G3/M1/M2 etc.) is included on a driver's abstract? Or do I have to pay the $12 for a Driver's License History Search or $6 for the Driver's License-Copies of Documents? I have been calling around for...

Newbie needs opinion on bike deal... I was wondering if I could get some opinions on this bike I am looking at right now. It would be my first bike. Its a 2005 Ninja 500R, black, with under 5,000km on it, NOT certified, new tires last year, in superb condition, never dropped. The owner is...

I am looking to buy either a Kawasaki Ninja 650R or a naked Suzuki SV650 (not the S model), that fit the following criteria: - $4000 or less - 20,000km or less - clean UVIP (used vehicle information package... only costs $20) - certified (still valid, or done with last few months) - never...

I am looking to buy my first bike, and was wondering if I could get some advice, from those who have owned them, on which one might be better for me at this point in time. I am kind of torn between 3 bikes. So I guess the best way to go about this is to first decide between a 500 and a 650...

Hi everyone, I was told this site was a pretty laid back, and informative spot for Ontario riders to hang out and shoot the breeze, and after reading through a lot of the posts already I'd have to agree. Seems like a very friendly bunch of people. I don't know how much detail is expected in...