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by Erg0n
Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: How long would you consider a typical ride?
Replies: 35
Views: 16496

Re: How long would you consider a typical ride?

274 km – about 4 hours Calgary to Banff and back, using the long way. This is not counting the time I stay and admire the scenery in Banff
by Erg0n
Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:06 am
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Online based in Canada
Replies: 3
Views: 5832

Bayside Performance
http://www.baysideperformance.com/

Bought from them my Scorpio Alarm system. Good service, got it in a week or so.
by Erg0n
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: What the heck is "PHELPS"
Replies: 9
Views: 6963

The Rev. Fred Phelps is the leader of a religious group that stages (highly distasteful) protests at the military funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq.

There are motorcycling organizations (most notably the Patriot Guard Riders) that ride in these funerals and attempt to shield the families and ...
by Erg0n
Sun Aug 17, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: best Japanese motorcycle maker
Replies: 20
Views: 10466

Big three or Big four? I though they were Kawi, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki

but to get back to your question they're all about the same
by Erg0n
Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Bike that I want... Not available in USA
Replies: 8
Views: 4857

you can try and import it from canada, if you can find one. I hear they sell out pretty quick

I've ridden one and it is a nice sweet bike to learn on, but as a regular commuter you'd want to stick with your 250
by Erg0n
Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: frusterated & scared to ride
Replies: 35
Views: 17119

Re: frusterated & scared to ride

try riding with someone who's responsible, mature and experienced to help you get over this fear
by Erg0n
Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:38 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: what's with these guys on sportbikes?
Replies: 30
Views: 10061

everyone in canada that rides a motorcycle wears a helmet, i think it's the law nationwide

When i went to florida no one was wearing any gear, which i thought was crazy. Miami had people on vespas riding around with tanktops and flipflops
in the Keys theres a couple sports bikes the same way
by Erg0n
Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:34 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: what's your warm up like?
Replies: 17
Views: 6343

Re: what's your warm up like?

my bike manual says let it warm up for about 2-5 mins before riding, thats what i do

i have a 650 ninja
by Erg0n
Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Failed riding test
Replies: 83
Views: 33715

probably asked before, but do they offer a closed circuit test, like in a parking lot, instead of a road test?
by Erg0n
Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Ninja 650R
Replies: 26
Views: 10866

i got a 650R '07 and I have to say I love this bike. The only problem is the seat, you'll want to get off in about 2 hours