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Thanks for the insights all!

I'm looking at a few kit built cars, and most are powered by motorcycle engines (typically, inline 4s from sportbikes). The problem I'm seeing, is that most of the cars don't have reverse gears, and it seems like it's not very easy to add reverse. Found a few dedicated reverse motors online...

I came across a kijiji ad for a sale on Motul 7100 oil at Can-North Motors in Oakville, and stopped in over my lunch today to pick some up. Beyond the excellent price on Motul, spent some time looking around and saw a lot of great products for a small shop. All the big brands you'd expect, and...

Just to circle back on this, I did buy the Macna, and I did wear it in Phoenix over the weekend when it was 90-100*F outside. In terms of the vest itself, I think it's well made and looks like it'll hold up over time. Filling it up was fairly easy, although you have to really move the water...

Just flew to Phoenix and back on Rouge this weekend. Had a small hydration backpack as a carry-on, and also brought my helmet in its bag. No problems on either end getting the helmet onto the plane, and simply put it in the overhead both ways. Would have fit under the seat as well, although...

I ordered new boots from them overnight on Wednesday the 20th, and had them in my hands on Monday the 25th. Order was processed late on the Thursday, so within one business day of order. Price was great, new boots were exactly what I was expecting. Can't ask for anything better!

Took mine in it's bag on a plane a month ago (not since the new rules). That said, I'm on a Rouge flight with it this week, so will post up next weekend if I have any troubles with the new scrutiny.

I did see that video, and the video from Twisted Throttle, but was hoping to hear from someone who's not a dealer trying to sell the vests. :) Thanks though.

I'm going on a road trip around in Phoenix in June, and after checking the daily avg temps (being in the 100*F range), decided to look into cooling vests as I tend to run hot even without the desert sun. Don't like the idea of soaking a vest and wearing that under my mesh jacket, so came across...

One of the other benefits which nobody has mentioned yet, is that when flying out of Pearson and other major Canadian airports (whether you're flying domestic or international), Nexus members get to skip the main security queue and proceed to their own line. It's saved me literally hundreds of...

I've shopped around quite a bit for my zx-14, and Statefarm is by far the cheapest option. Most other companies won't touch it, and those who will want 2-3 times as much as Statefarm. That said, my car and home insurance are more expensive with Statefarm than they have been with any previous...

Having lived in Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton over the last 4 years, and with no changes to my marital status, driving record or vehicles, I can tell you that I paid significantly more for insurance for the time I lived in Brampton (late 2011 through mid 2012). My rates went up by almost...

Re: Trail tours GTAM Meet up?. I'm definitely interested in joining for a trail ride. Been thinking of picking up an off-road bike, so this seems like a good place to try it out. Will check back later in April.

The standard motorcycle trailer might fit them side by side (barely), but there's only one wheel chock in the center, and the tie down points might be hard to work with two bikes...

Yeah, for the extra $10, why not? I did just rent one for 16 days, and towed my zx14 out to Nova Scotia and back. Pulled it behind a manual shift Honda Element. Went down through the US (so lots of secondary roads), and only noticed the extra weight when stopping. Came back through Canada...

Thanks, just sent them a note to ask about availability. Looks like it might weigh less than the Uhaul, and I'd prefer to minimize the extra baggage!

Thanks for the insights guys. Yes, I'm assuming a fuel consumption increase of 25-30% based on the weight (can't imagine the drag would be too bad with the Element...it's like driving a brick wall down the highway anyway...) :)

I'm planning on taking an extended road trip to the east coast in Sept, and am planning on towing my motorcycle so I can ride the Cabot Trail. I'm looking at renting a U-Haul motorcycle trailer (link below), and am wondering how solid they are and how they perform on the highway...

I have a Thule Rac n Loc classic for sale. Holds two bikes, and comes with all original equipment (two lock cores, two bike straps). Rack has a pivot, which folds it down and away from the trunk providing easier access or allowing lift gate windows to be open. 2” receiver for hitch mount...

As I expected, missed it by an hour! Will try to catch you guys next week.