Motorcycle Adventures

So there are a few items still in the mail that I’m anxiously awaiting.

- RAM ball mount for the GPS – Then I can install this on the handlebars, and finally use my GP -Arrived May 26
- Powerlett Plug GPS Power Adapter – Arrived May 26
- Tire Pressure Gauge – this is a neat one that will let you see the pressure, and fill/bleed at the same time so you can get the pressure just right – Arrived May 26
- Cargo Net – for nicole, to help hold small items on her bike
- Bungee Hooks – These will be installed on my first service – they are really cheap and Suzuki has already ordered them for me for when I go on Friday.
- Kickstand Pucks - These will make sure we don’t sink into the pavement – although I haven’t seen this be an issue around here, I’m more concerned about the gravel that we might be on when we go camping, so I’ve ordered one for each of us. They are cute – shaped like a little foot
- Noise Filter - for Nicole’s StartCom1 System. This will clean up any remaining noise for Nicole. – Arrived May 26
- New Givi Windscreen – This is the really exciting piece… When I installed my last windscreen from Givi onto the 400, the difference was incredible… So I can’t wait to put this on. It will mean that I can ride so much more quietly and comfortably. It will be wonderful for our long trip. – Arrived May 27

I love to tinker… and when I get a chance to tinker in the way I get to tinker with out bikes, it’s the best. Not only do I get to buy new toys, but I get to install them, and make our riding experience better… What’s better than that! Read the rest of this entry »

Well my goodness I’ve had a stressful last few days…

For those if you who may not know, here is the story… My Burgman 400 was having transmission problems… They started around the 800km mark when it was brand new…. The dealership where I bought it, refused to acknowledge it, and so I went to the Internet to do some research, and to my great disappointment discovered that it was a very common issue with my make, model and year of bike… There was at the time a few people who had dealers who were helping them, but overall, nothing significant was being done…

I took my bike to Richmond Motorsports, knowing they were a big dealer, and hoping they would be able to help me.. Read the rest of this entry »

OH it’s an exciting Day!!

Today, Nicole’s New BMW arrived!! We ordered the bike early in 2008 after seeing it at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show. Nicole fell in love with it, found out it would be affordable, and decided to go for it!

It’s a beautiful bike… I must admit. Being a scooter lover myself, I’m not convinced I like many motorcycles, but I must admit the attention to detail and the obvious construction quality as well as flexibility of this bike is superb. Nicole ordered the SideCases and a Top case (which has still to arrive). They are amazing. They lock very securely into the custom frame, and are completely waterproof and expand when more room is needed – you just need to pull a lever inside the cases, and presto, a tone more space… The seating position is almost completely upright, and quite comfortable. Interestingly, the 650 is acctually an 800cc engine. I’ve never seen a bike with a 650 model number and 800cc engine… Strange choice from BMW. It hasn’t hurt BMW too much though as they are reporting huge sales. In fact, the demand for this new 650 is so high, they have delayed a new model year for another one of thier bikes just to try and meet the demand.

Congrats to my Sweetie for a great choice… Now we finally have the room to go on some proper trips

together!