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Dumb question - are we supposed to remove the stickers from our bikes or leave them on? I could imagine riding in different jurisdictions they could use that as a reason to pull you over if it appears to be expired.

I've had numerous chats with Pete over the years - he's a true petrol head... Love's bikes, just loves cars more. If you read the article again near the end he talks about enjoying having his wife by his side in a car - that's something that rings out to me. My wife and I used to ride...

Don't think their snap-on - it would be odd that they'd have stanley for the regular, and not use them for the pro level (Stanley's pro line is MAC tools). Also, not all tools are from a single supplier - many come from Danaher (MatCo tools). From everything I've seen, Snap-On has never made a...

The mastercraft tools are made by stanley. However, the warranty on mastercraft is amazing - just bring the tool in (no need for receipt if it's a lifetime warranty tool) and they'll simply replace it there on the spot. No waiting or shipping required.

Either you or someone else with the same mask and bike on Don Mills/DVP this morning - the bike was seriously obnoxious. I couldn't even hear my own bike due to the side swept pipes on your vtx... It was an interesting look too - I'm sure the Pirates of the Caribbean look went well at your...

I rode a ruckus for two winters and I switched to a KLR after. The larger wheels and wider availability of decent tires helped. The kenda 761 on the ruckus are terrible when there's a cm or more of snow - you slide everywhere since the blocks are so large. Cheap kenda 270's on a KLR have a lot...

Bronsondm: you actually don't even need to put stabilizer in since it'll be away for what... 4 months?

You don't need to go that far south to begin riding - the carolina's will likely be snow free. Park in a storage place in the middle of nowhere or an airport lots for cheap, medium term parking - both usually have some sense of security. If you don't have an enclosed trailer, rent one from...

Buy shell premium (no ethanol) and put some cheap Canadian tire stuff in it - you'll have no problems in the spring. Wash the bike, put a fresh coat of wax if you want. If you have carbs, drain them. Put the battery on a tender, fill the tires with air (or better yet keep them off the ground...

Mileage is nothing (the engine will go 200K+ no problem if taken care of, 100K+ if not) but the price is too high for a 7 year old supersport. Wanna go fast, buy this off Kijiji...

Me: on my bike in the left lane of the DVP, south of Eglinton this morning at 9:30, in slow traffic You: the Twatwaffle on the (I think) grey R1, passenger helmet hanging off the side passing everyone on the right shoulder at 50 or 60. Filtering/lane splitting debate aside (I'm all for it) you...

Congrats - soon you'll be riding so much you won't believe how fast the miles go by. Next up - SaddleSore 1000 - 1000 miles in 24 hours :) They're fun!

I have a 10 month old daughter at home - having kids does change the way you ride. I used to do some good distance every year (30ish K), but the past year I've only done 10-12 and the main reason is that I would rather spend my weekend with my daughter than go out riding... I wear full gear...

Aerostich will custom lengthen/shorten (up to 3") for you and they come in tall sizes out of the box - full gore-tex and waterproof (even in leather if you like with gore-tex). I have a one-piece roadcrafter and it's the best money spent. I'm 6'3, 35" inseam.

If you're on public property, you have zero reasonable expectation to privacy. People can, and will, take photos of you whenever they want. You can make rude gestures if you like, but you can't stop them from taking pictures - the law is very clear. If you even touch the lens of the camera to...

I ride a BMW 1150GS, with a big aeroflow screen and a day-long saddle - it's great for me at 6'3" - ironbutts are no problem. I found the FJR a bit tight for my knees but they are stellar bikes- if you want cheaper, look for a 1150RT or GS (RT is out of the box better for touring). The 1200's...

Interesting article on riding in full gear when it's hot out: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/ExtremeHeat.html. My experience from riding in serious heat with full gear is that dehydration is a serious threat (but so it is with textiles, etc...) - a camelback or bladder is key. However, I...

I rode this morning in full gear (onsie aerostich, boots, gloves, full face) - underneath my suit was a pair of shorts and polypro shirt with my office attire in my pannier. Quick sink shower when I got to work with cold water, fresh pit stick and I was good to go. Will ride home in the same...

Sheep or beads depends on the problem you are trying to solve - if you have pains from your bones (sit bones) the beads will do a better job as it distributes the forces across the beads and distributes it on the whole seat. If you find your trying to cool so you don't sweat (and get monkey...

I rode with a beaded cover for a few years - could do about 1000kms in a day before the monkey butt got bad. I now have a Russell Day Long - it took about 2000kms to break in, but now it is wonderful! It's ugly, but it works. Now I can do an bun burner without complaint.