We’ve had our R3 for 5,000kms now and it has been an excellent bike. We’ll be sad to see it go. Yamaha was late to the small sportbike party. It did not even come with ABS, it wasn’t even an option. That didn’t stop legions of new riders (and experienced) from buying this bike in bulk. Yamaha also gave this bike … Read More
Flow – Shift less and enjoy the ride
In the early days, when the 2005 GSX-R1000 came out, and four of us riding buddies all went out and bought one within a month of each other, it was all about the chase. Downplay it as much as you want, but for many, the thrill of riding a bike on the street is chasing someone down, whether that be … Read More
Why a track rider doesn’t Necessarily make you a great street rider
Street riding and track riding are different, we all know that. I’ve done my fair share of both and consider myself above average in both. What continues to surprise me in the 20 years I have been riding is how some track riders aren’t all that quick on the street (when I mean street, I mean out in the mountains … Read More
Quick tips on how to get your used motorcycle for less
By Lee Heaver There are several advantages to buying a used motorcycle one of them being price. The seller wants top dollar and you want bottom dollar. You’ll have to meet in the middle. Where that is, depends on you. Here are five tips to quickly and easily get the asking price down. OBO price, asking price, etc. If these … Read More
Why I upgraded my motorcycle & things to consider from a woman rider perspective
Written by Nicola S. Editted by Lee Heaver My First Bike When I got my motorcycle licence, I didn’t know anyone who rode nor what I wanted out of riding. All I knew was that I just wanted to ride. After some online research and conversations with my instructor, I bought a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500EX a month after earning my licence. The … Read More
Becoming a SUPER rider at American Supercamp. The riding ‘technique’ school for everyone.
I am a firm believer in continuing education in all aspects. Especially motorcycle riding. I attended American Supercamp/Roadrace Factory and it was a life altering, two wheeled experience! Written by Lee ‘Ridefar’ Heaver (www.ridefar.ca) American Supercamp calls itself a motorcycle technique school. It is operated in the dirt (think motorcross without the jumps) on Yamaha 125s. Their training applies to … Read More
5 Motorcycle cleaning tools to make your life easier
Front & Rear Stands Consider front and rear stands a requirement for owing a motorcycle. It makes everything easy. If you make maintenance and cleaning easy, you will do it! Having the front and rear tires off the ground makes them easy to clean. Having the motorcycle higher off the ground also makes it easier to get at. Plus, it … Read More
Mechanics of a Motorcycle Loan. Read this before you sign a loan agreement.
Only 3% interest! Only $100 a month! These are very attractive numbers when buying a new motorcycle. It makes it easy to justify to yourself and others. However, there are long term implications with these loans. We’re not going to convince you against these loans, we would just like to see riders pay a little more attention to them. Motorcycling … Read More
Are Sena (and other Bluetooth) communication systems worth it?
Yes! Just looking at the design of these communication systems, it is a nice piece to add to your helmet. They look great. The functionality of them is well thought out too. So where does one begin? The most popular model is the Sena Bluetooth Connection System. They are several models into their development and you’ll have lots to choose … Read More
The quick and easy way to winterize your motorcycle
If you do not plan to ride during the winter, put the time in to winterize your motorcycle. It doesn’t take much! A few simple steps will ensure your motorcycle will start right up in the Spring. The list below is the absolute minimum required. It is easy, so you’ll do it! 1) Put fuel stabilizer (we recommend Seafoam Motor … Read More