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    UHaul bike to TO from Kingston/Belleville?

    I bought both my bikes used outside the city and figure it allowed me to get them at a better price (less demand). I assume i saved 15-20% buying in a market where less people wanted to go to from the city. I wouldnt rule out the city but the larger the area you are looking the more...
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    ever had your bike stolen? insurance question

    Seems fair and that about all i could hope for ... just trying to better understand the unknown. thanks
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    UHaul bike to TO from Kingston/Belleville?

    i bought my bike about 100km away on 401, rented the uhaul motorcycle trailer for like $15-$20 and hauled it with my Mazda 5 no problem. I took it relatively slow and did do it late on a Sunday night but i wouldnt think twice about doing it again.
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    Parking at Airport (Pearson)

    This seems like the best option, if not for this trip def something to think about in the future. Appreciate the input!
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    ever had your bike stolen? insurance question

    I made another post about "Parking At airport (Pearson)" and the topic of theft came up. For anyone that has had or know's of a bike getting stolen how did it work with insurance? Im with state farm and have a $500 deductible for Fire and Theft. I called them and wasnt able to get a very good...
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    Parking at Airport (Pearson)

    Although i have theft insurance there is a deductible plus i got my bike for a good deal. $70 one way ... $140 round trip, parking would be cheaper
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    Parking at Airport (Pearson)

    hows it been going lately friend? we havent talked in a while :D ive seen these guys around, $160 round trip is about the same as a room for a night ... I might check out the hotel rental but i appreciate the input from everyone.
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    Parking at Airport (Pearson)

    Im coming from Durham for a flight at 8am so cab will be uber $$$ and its too eairly to take public transportation i think. might have to look for other options then.
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    Parking at Airport (Pearson)

    Anyone ever leave their bike there while catching a flight? if so any special consideration for where/how to park? Worries about theft? discount parking? Im heading out of town for 4 days next month and will probably ride my bike to the airport, although usually i park off site with my car...
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    Places to load/unload your motorcycle

    http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8272874/Ramp-Plates/2-pc-1%2C500-lb-8-in.-Steel-Ramp-Plate-Ends princess has these on for the same price as the one mentioned above, i picked them up last week. it has 2 in a pack, made out of steel rather than aluminum. They are rated at 1500lbs rather...
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    not all those who wander are lost | two earthlings ride around the world

    TTT really cool trip of a lifetime love reading through this!
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    Suzuki vstrom DL1000: YEAR/AGE important?

    Picked up the bike for $5200, it came **** load of options: -3 wind shields -gps mount -back plate to mount Givi case -back Givi case -two side cases -centre stand -battery tender/charger -extra break/clutch levers Checking out the stromtrooper forum i think i will be picking up these (after...
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    Suzuki vstrom DL1000: YEAR/AGE important?

    Im looking at buying a used 2003 Suzuki vstrom DL1000, low KM (less than 15,000) for decent price. Understandably the model has been slightly revamped: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_V-Strom_1000 Model year changes2003 (K3) Added fork pre-load adjusters. Alternator output increased to...
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    bike wont start, did i **** the electrical???

    Re: bike wont start, did i F#ck the electrical??? yes i pulled all 10-12 fuses in the fuse box ... but didnt know about the MAIN FUSE :D makes sense now because the fuse box had all 10AMP fuse plus two spare ... a 10 and a 30amp ... i didnt know wtf the 30 was for I found and replaced the...
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    bike wont start, did i **** the electrical???

    i have been having battery issues/starting issues but havent had time to work on it ... that was meant for later in the weekend. Today i needed an oil change so did that, after wanted to turn the engine over and the battery wasnt giving any power... enough to make noise but not turn over...
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    ninja 500 trouble starting

    i will check that out, ty
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    ninja 500 trouble starting

    bump start as run with it? i might give this a try. ty
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    ninja 500 trouble starting

    Oil is Motor Master Formula1 10w40 looking at my manual it said 3.2L or 3.6L if changing the oil filter. I did the oil filter last time and added ATLEAST 3.6L ... might have been slightly slightly more im thinking to check the sparks next?
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    ninja 500 trouble starting

    i saw another thread with the owner also having issues, got me thinking it might be something related. only other info i can add is i winterized my bike, took the battery out and kept it in the house. I would use the charger to top it up every couple of weeks. In the spring it was a little...
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    ninja 500 trouble starting

    FRAT version, Bike has been having trouble turning over lately (last month or so). I have been driving less and it has been getting colder and listed below are a bunch of sinful mistakes i have done against my bike. ---------- I have a 2009 ninja500ex 13000km I bought used (at 3800km) i have...
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