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#51 Unread post by Gatineau_Guy »

MASHBY wrote:Start Rant

Well Im F***** Off I just spoke with the dealer and they still cant find my Bike.We are the start of the season in Canada but they have sold out at the Suzuki's main werehouse.The Bandit isnt a huge seller in Canada but this year they have been doing realy well.Surley Suzuki Canada should have thought oh the bandits is doing well this year lets order some more as we are down to our last 3.So we will have to wait and see.I think I might go to Suzuki Canada and start trashing the place.How can a large manufactor stay in bussiness with this sort of lack of insight.If I win the lottery I might buy the Distrubator and fire everyone. :twisted:

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A dealer in Ottawa has a dark blue 2004 in stock and a couple of 05s on the way. Your dealer should be able to contact them (I would think....)

http://www.motorsportsworld.com

I hope you find your bike soon! Good luck!

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#52 Unread post by MASHBY »

Cheers Gatineau_Guy he might have found one we just waiting to see i have the full list of one availble in Canada which i have put below just as info.A lot of the dealers wont part with them though.

BLK LETHBRIDGE SUZUKI LETHBRIDGE AB403-327-8889
BLK C.C. CYCLE WESTLOCK AB780-349-3343
BLK TURPLE BROS. LTD. RED DEER AB403-346-5238
BLK RIVERSIDE YAMAHA/SUZUKI ST. ALBERT AB780-458-7272
BLK ARGYLL MOTOR SPORTS EDMONTON AB780-435-6811
BLK C.R. CYCLE LTD. MAPLE RIDGE BC604-467-2344 BC
BLK ORCA BAY SUZUKI PORT COQUITLAM BC604-464-3330 SK
BLK CUSTOM CYCLE (1996) LTD. SASKATOON SK306-934-3717 ON:
BLK MCBRIDE CYCLE TORONTO ON416-763-5651
BLK ASSELSTINE COUNTRY BLACKSTOCK ON905-986-4437
BLK CYCLE CITY BURLINGTON ON905-681-2155
BLK INGLIS CYCLE CENTER LTD LONDON ON519-455-3840
BLK TWO WHEEL MOTORSPORT GUELPH ON519-836-1957
BLK DAVIDSON'S SPORT & LAWN NORWICH ON519-468-6312
BLK STRATFORD CYCLE CENTRE STRATFORD ON519-271-8911
BLK WHEELSPORT ORLEANS ON613-841-9400
BLK SUZUKI OF BRAMPTON BRAMPTON ON905-459-0190
BLK RACER'S CHOICE BRANTFORD ON519-754-1472
BLK MILTON MOTORSPORTS INC. MILTON ON905-878-9794
BLK SUZUKI OF NEWMARKET NEWMARKET ON905-898-1081
BLK GREATER TORONTO POWERSPTS OSHAWA ON905-721-8493
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#53 Unread post by MASHBY »

totalmotorcycle wrote:What type of tires did you have on your bike to handle such conditions? Mike
Im thinking these should do the trick

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Toyuzu wrote:Honestly, I feel that people who say bikes are not good for poor weather are misinformed. The gear that is available today makes it possible to ride in almost all conditions. Just use extreme caution, ride slowly and you can ride year-round.

Of course, there are places (Most of northern US and all of Canada) where the roads are frequently completely covered with ice. Not even I would attempt to ride then. :wink:
What type of tires did you have on your bike to handle such conditions?

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Mike, I have a new Bridgestone Battleaxe BT 45 on the rear, and a Metzeler ME 33 Laser on the front - about 50% worn. They're not dual sport tires by any means, but they did fine with a little caution. While riding in the snow/slush, I was just coasting in 2nd gear at about 10-15 MPH. I never had any problem. But the road wasn't completely covered with the stuff, either. I had to cross patches of snow and slush from time to time, but most of that part of the ride was just wet pavement.
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#55 Unread post by Toyuzu »

MASHBY wrote:
totalmotorcycle wrote:What type of tires did you have on your bike to handle such conditions? Mike
Im thinking these should do the trick

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Hmmm....Now you got me thinking.... :laughing:
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#56 Unread post by MASHBY »

Has anyone here riden on the street with studded tires?
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#57 Unread post by Nibblet99 »

I imagine they're very good off road, and on ice.... just make sure to avoid the patches of tarmac
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#58 Unread post by CentralOzzy »

Geez....the things some of you riders have to go thru....Forget it!

(I must be gettin Old!!- or I don't like the Cold/Snow/Ice/etc.)

Make that I like MY weather too much!
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#59 Unread post by Nibblet99 »

TechBMW wrote::spike:
Off topic again.... when did the south park-esk canadian smilie get added.... never spotted that one before
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#60 Unread post by MASHBY »

I think that has been there for a while Nibblet.
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