The Motorcycle Times - November 2013 by The Motorcycle Times

MOTORCYCLES POWER SAVINGS!

SEE PAGE 13 FOR DETAILS!

like us on facebook Vol. 5 NOVEMBER 2013

The Motorcycling Community Newspaper For Riders of all Kinds

FREE - TAKE ONE!

PAGE 10

PAGE 14

Motorcycle Night in Canada

The Roads Home We’d been on the road riding, for about a week, my wife suggested that although we were loving the ride for its own sake, wouldn’t it be something if we could stop and see something.

When the snow is falling, tunes a blaring, beers popping and smokes a blazing, I’ll be watching the game in comfort. All in thanks to the NHL.

They’re Back

Orange County Choppers and Paul Teutul Sr. Return to TV The famed custom-bike entrepreneur and heavily-tattooed, 65-year-old, Paul Teutul Sr. (“Senior”) returns to television. Premiering on CMT Saturday, November 16th. The worldrenowned custom motorcycle shop and its fearless leader take on the most challenging bike builds of their careers. Paul Sr. began building custom motorcycles as a hobby in 1999, and that passion eventually grew into the Orange County Choppers

empire, spawning his first TV series Discovery’s “American Chopper,” which ran for 10 years across Discovery and TLC. Fans of Paul Sr. have followed him through his personal struggles, including the welldocumented fall out with his son Paul Jr. that brought an end to his first TV series. Michael tried to play the role of negotiator between his brother and father, encouraging them to try to work out their issues. Michael has joined

his brother, Paul Jr., and other former OCC employees in Paul Jr.’s post - OCC business venture, Paul Jr. Designs. Now, the three Teutuls’ are on solid ground again, and Senior has moved on, this time without his son’s, and has turned his attention back to building the magnificent bikes he’s famous for. In the all new series, each hour-long episode of ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS, Paul and his team navigate tight deadlines, lofty egos and

all the chaos that emerges from a group of rough and rowdy co-workers -- including some of the most outrageous pranks ever, and even more zany behaviour. When 23-year-old Evan Favaro is hired as Creative Director, he has no choice but to hit the ground running. Evan must earn the respect of his new colleagues, and prove he’s worthy of his new position, by demonstrating his leadership ability and undesee p.3 niable design and fabrication skills.

*With the purchase of the Breakfast Sandwich of the Day, Receive a medium coffee & hashborwn (at locations where the hashbrown is not available, a donut will be substituted) for an additional $1.39 +tax. Offer subject to end without notice. Promotion valid at participating locations during store hours.

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 2

Visit your local Authorized Yamaha Dealer for more information Powersport Junction 5624 Highway # 6, Guelph 519-767-5800 www.powersportjunction.ca

MOTOSPORT OF TRENTON 114 McCauley Rd., Trenton 613-965-6626 www.motosportsoftrenton.com

BALDWIN CYCLE 1353 Highway #3 East Dunneville 905-774-8881 www.baldwinscycle.com

THE POWER GARAGE 68 Ingersoll Road, Woodstock 519-533-1300 www.thepowergarage.ca

OAKVILLE YAMAHA 615 Third Line, Oakville 905-465-9555 www.oakvilleyamaha.com

BRAMPTON POWERSPORTS 105 Van Kirk Dr. Brampton 905-459-0411 www.bramptonpowersports.com

bob’s motorsports ltd 615 St. Clair St., Chatham 519-354-6377 www.bobsmotorsport.com

BENNETT POWERSPORTS 801 Brock St., Whitby 905-430-6360 or 1-888-430-6360 www.bennettpowersports.com

Ready Yamaha Powersports 430 Hensall Cir. Mississauga 905-896-3500 or 855-896-0430 www.readyyamaha.com

NEW DEALER

They’re

Back

Show Highlights: • An international client orders a custom “dragon bike” that becomes one of the most intricate builds the team has ever taken on. When a prank goes awry and a piece of the dragon is broken, all hands must be on deck to resolve the problem and finish the bike by the time the client returns to the States. • One of America’s most beloved restaurants commissions Senior and his team to build a bike for a giveaway at their annual national convention. The event is a huge corporate initiative for the company -- and it’s crucial that the bike impress the audience of nationwide franchise members. Pressure mounts toward the end of the assembly when a problem with an important bracket and a chrome-bubbling issue threaten to keep the bike from the looming reveal date. • GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, orders a bike to present to a veteran on stage at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The team only has two and a half weeks to design and build a chopper that’s worthy of a Purple Heart recipient -- and that will be unveiled in front of thousands of die-hard motorcycle fans. Here is a sneak peak at the new show: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccTLz8tJZYA, www.orangecountychoppers.com

Whether you’re new to the powersports industry or an old-timer, Klotz is one name you can trust. Driven to perform at the highest levels, we race-test every product to make sure it meets the most stringent demands. You can trust Klotz with your favorite bike or ATV and be confident that we’ll take better care of it than any other brand.

Visit us at www.klotzcanada.com Ask for it at your local dealer, Find a local dealer or You can order right online.

3 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

continued from cover

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 4

TwoCents opinion The Motorcycle Times is published 11 times a year from Feb thru December.

SCOTT MACDONALD Editor, The Motorcycle Times

Influence Everyone is influenced by something. When you look back at the history of motorcycling, arguably each one of us has likely been influenced by something or someone. Perhaps a movie, like Easy Rider. A decade ago, a television producer, on the verge of frustration after searching and interviewing endless motorcycle builders for a new television series, came across a small shop in New York State with a questionably colourful cast of characters. The dynamic father and son team we know as the Teutuls’ were finally chosen and the rest, as they say, is history. When the program American Choppers finally hit the air in March of 2003, viewers were shocked at what they were watching. Both father and son, guilty of having enormous tempers, short fuses and creative fabrication skills, exploded into fits of rage as the show’s reality premise continued to air week after week. For the longest time, the two Paul’s were the subject of water cooler conversations regardless if you were a motorcycle enthusiast or not. The Teutuls were clearly the entertainment, but the motorcycle, in the form of choppers and theme bikes were the final objective. Each bike they fabricated had to be unique, and with each build not only did the talent of the team shine, but over the years the arguments grew more personal until the reality of the situation caused an enormous rift. The writing was on the wall, it was the beginning of the end, it was

just a matter of time. So what does all this have to do with influences? For the decade that OCC was in our living rooms each week, the chopper slowly became mainstream in the motorcycling community. Fabrication shops began to open their doors all across the country on both sides of the border with the hope of cashing in on the shows popularity. All of a sudden builders like Arlen Ness, Billy Lane, Jesse James and Indian Larry became household names, their work instantly recognized and scrutinized by the motorcycling community. Bikers, in the broadest definition, began to look at their motorcycles differently. As they watched what could be done on TV, many soon realized that they too wanted to make their bikes unique. Shops started to see increased traffic from customers on the lookout for parts and accessories they could install to personalize their rides. Custom shops began to see orders come in from those with the means, one of a kind customs either for their collections or limited personal use. It was mainstream, and to be able to say you owned or rode a custom or chopper, made you an instant bad boy regardless of your profession. Not to be left out, celebrities, got into the action, commissioning over the top builds from any one of the countries recognized top builders. I believe, one beneficial result of our constant exposure of American Chopper is that the

show in some small way began to influence people who never before considered owing a motorcycle. Average men and women could envision themselves on those test rides, winding through the beautiful countryside with nothing more than the gear on their backs and the wind in their faces. The romantic side of motorcycling can be a powerful thing and is likely responsible for many to decide to finally go and get their licenses. For better or worse, American Chopper can arguably be held responsible for influencing some percentage of today’s new riders. From a merchandizing standpoint, OCC’s name was popping up everywhere. Children’s lunch boxes, scale models of choppers recognized from the series shows for young boys and decals of the OCC logo were plastered on the back window of almost every pickup in the country, well almost. The OCC brand became known around the world. You can say what you will about the show or the bikes that were built, the dynamics of a real life dysfunctional family evolving before our very eyes were for many a small reflection of their own families. They worked hard, they played hard and they stood tall despite having so much of their personal lives featured on television. In the end, they influenced a generation of riders and non riders alike. Motorcycling was as popular as any other mainstream sport, and it was once again cool to be a biker.

2O13

Subscriptions Subscriber Info Please print clearly

Payment Info Please print clearly

Name:________________________________________________

$12 = 1 Yr -11 issues

Address:_ _____________________________________________

VISA

_____________________________________________________

MasterCard

$24 = 2 Yr -22 issues Cheque

CASH

Make Cheque payable to: Advantage Media

City:__________________________________________________ Name on Card if different:_ _______________________________ Prov: ONTARIO

Card Number:__________________________________________

Postal Code:_ __________________________________________ Expiry Date: _ __________________________________________ Phone Number_________________________________________ CVV Number: __________________________________________ (What’s this? 3 or 4 digit number on reverse of card)

Motorcycle Times distributes 15,000 free copies for pickup throughout Ontario from our network of Dealerships, Motorcycle related retailers, Motorcycle friendly locations and Subscribers. For more information about becoming a retail associate of The Motorcycle Times email the circulation Department.

Scott MacDonald Richard Ackroyd Amanda Primeau Michal Mellon Laura MacDonald

Editor Art Director Assistant Editor Circulation Manager Distribution Manager Advertising Manager

Contributing Writers Richard Ackroyd Brent Wakeford Paul Tomascik David Drouin Tony Peterson

Russell Wilson Marissa Baecker Shawn Rodie Steve Rock HardRider

Contacts

Circulation/Subscription/Distribution: circulation@themotorcycletimes.ca Editorial/Story ideas: editor@themotorcycletimes.ca Events/Skid Marks/My Garage: readers@themotorcycletimes.ca Advertising Information: laura@themotorcycletimes.ca Ad Submission: production@themotorcycletimes.ca Accounting Department: accting@themotorcycletimes.ca

Sign up for Home Delivery Today! Digital Subscriptions are always FREE! www.themotorcycletimes.ca facebook.com/motorcycletimes Articles, photographs and all advertising material published within The Motorcycle Times is protected under Ontario Copyright. Any reproduction without written permission by The Motorcycle Times or the Publisher is strictly prohibited. Opinions and comments are not necessarily those of the publisher/editor. Comments and submissions of editorial should be addressed to the Editor. All submissions to The Motorcycle Times become the property of The Motorcycle Times and will not be returned.

Email: _ _______________________________________________ Cardholder Signature: ___________________________________ By signing this subscription form you acknowledge and release fully The Motorcycle Times as responsible or liable for incorrect mailing information provided to TMT. Please ensure the correctness of all information prior to sending. Unreadable entries can not be processed - Please print clearly. Subscription includes Ontario HST.

Mail to: 105 West 25th Street, Hamilton ON L9C 4X3

105 West 25th St., Hamilton ON. L9C 4X3 905.962.1890

SKID MARKS is the place to let it all hang out, not literally. Have an outrageous picture of a friend and want to share it withMARKS everyone, recommend get your scars out, SKID is the place to letaitroad, all hang out, not literally. share some toppicture tips or just onoutrageous about something Have an funny of a blather friend, an picture, funny. Watchaour website, we’ll beout, posting the good stuff... recommend road, get your scars share some tips. for the world to see.and we’ll be posting the good stuff for Watch our website the world to see.

Email editor@themotorcycletimes.ca--Subject: Subject:SKID SKIDMARKS. MARKS. Email to:to: readers@themotorcycletimes.ca

The Bitch’s name is Sandy

Irish Motorcross Champion ‘Jack O’lantern’

Skids Marks Nov13.indd 4

y keep you goin

ble toilets, the w Honda porta

The5 Motorcycle Times,Times, October 2013 – The Motorcycle November 2013

SKID MARKS

The Motorcycle Times , June 2010

THE REAL WORLD THE REAL WORLD

Just incase.

Fuel and entertainment all rolled into one barrel. 13-10-24 4:02 PM

MotorcycleTimes

Harley-Davidson

BMW Celebrates 90 Years of Motorcycles With a Customizer’s Dream BMW has been building bikes for 90 years, and it’s made something special to celebrate. It’s called the R nineT, and it’s one of the few bikes that’s been designed from the onset to specifically cater to customizers. Like nearly every modern BMW — including the brand’s first bike, the 1923 R 32 — the heart of the R nineT is a twin boxer engine that keeps weight down low. The 1170cc flat twin puts out 110 horsepower and a gut-kicking 88 pound-feet of torque, while acting as a stressed member of the tubular steel space frame. Power is sent to the rear wheel through a shaft drive — another BMW staple — with a single-sided swing arm holding things down out back, and an inverted front fork up front pilfered from BMW’s S 1000 R super bike. The hand-painted 4.8-gallon fuel tank fits the R nineT’s beefy presence and hunkered-down stance to perfection, and the blacked-out, wire-spoke aluminum wheels add to the oversized cafe racer style. With forged aluminum and anodized parts abound, the R nineT looks like something that rolled out of a custom shop in L.A. —

not a grey corporate complex in Munich. And that’s the point. “During each stage of the roadster’s development, focus was placed on enabling riders to tailor it to their personal preferences in a variety of ways,” BMW says in its release. A removable pillion out back can be swapped out with a seat to ride two-up, while the twin exhausts running along the left side can be mounted higher or lower to tweak the appearance. But the real customization options come from the modular frame, a four-piece tubular steel setup that incorporates the front main frame, rear main frame, end-piece, and pillion frame. It just takes a few bolts to go from roadster to racer to bobber. Even the rear end has three mounting points to change the taillight, license plate location, and fender, and the onboard electronics that handle the engine and chassis have been separated so riders can install aftermarket or BMW-approved headlights, indicators, or other electrical bits. BMW hasn’t announced pricing or availability yet, but sale should begin early next year, with BMW offering a list of customization parts as long as your arm.

New Date and Location

Join us on facebook

November 2013, 2013, The TheMotorcycle MotorcycleTimes Times––18 6 November

Manufacturer Recalls

Toronto, ON –With the success of The Motorcycle Shows seven city 2013 show series behind us, Power Sport Services (PSS) is now focused on the 2014 show season. Bob Ramsay, President of Power Sport Services (PSS) is pleased to announce that Ontario’s biggest motorcycle manufacturers’ show “The Motorcycle Show – Toronto” is moving both the location and date of its next Toronto show to the Direct Energy Centre throughout the weekend of February 21 to February 23, 2014. “One of the Toronto Show’s trademarks has been its ability to attract an impressive display of new motorcycles, scooters and ATVs each year at the show, commented Ramsay, who added that PSS believes moving the motorcycle show to the Direct Energy Centre is the appropriate next step in building on the future of the Toronto show.” The Motorcycle Shows national crossCanada seven city tour features hundreds of new motorcycles, a wide-range of exciting exhibits and features, all under one roof. PSS is always looking for imaginative ways to provide more value for

consumers and exhibitors of the shows and we believe the change in location and date are the perfect combination in our plans to expand and build on existing elements at the Toronto Show. Partnering with the Direct Energy Center, located in downtown Toronto, at Exhibition Place, will give PSS that flexibility. Direct Energy Center is owned and managed by the City of Toronto and is Canada’s largest exhibition and convention facility with over I million square feet of exhibit space. Direct Energy Centre is easily accessible to both exhibitors and visitors. It is accessible by local transit streetcars and commuter trains which provide links to the entire Greater Toronto Metropolitan area as well as over 7,000 parking spaces across the Exhibition Place site, including 1, 300 parking spaces in the Direct Energy Centre indoor parking garage. The Motorcycle Shows boasts an impressive line-up of manufacturers, including Arctic Cat, BMW Motorrad, Can-Am/BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Polaris, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced on Wednesday that it is voluntarily recalling nearly 30,000 of its 2014 motorcycle models because of a possible safety issue. The Milwaukee-based company says the recall of about 29,000 bikes includes a “Do Not Ride” notice to owners and a “Do Not Deliver” notice to dealers until the motorcycles are fixed. The U.S. motorcycle maker says the hydraulic clutch system in some of the motorcycles might not disengage the clutch. As a result, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, which could result in an accident. According to Reuters, recalled models include 25,185 touring motorcycles and 3,861 Custom Vehicle Operations and Trikes built between May 3 and Oct. 14, 2013.

Suzuki Suzuki is recalling 210,228 motorcycles in the U.S. because the front brakes might not work properly. The recall involves GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 motorcycles from the 2004 through 2013 model years and GSX-R1000 motorcycles from the 2005 through 2013 model years. Suzuki says there have been no

“Some of these motorcycles may exhibit a condition in which the hydraulic clutch system may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch,” the Milwaukee-based company said in a statement, reports the news site. The bike company added that, “The repairs have been identified and should take less than one hour.” Harley-Davidson said it is proceeding with the recalls consistent with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s process, though the U.S. government body was closed due to the partial government shutdown. Back in 2011, Harley-Davidson recalled more than 300,000 motorcycles worldwide due to problems with the rear brake light switch. Harley-Davidson said in July that it expects to ship 259,000 to 264,000 motorcycles to dealers worldwide in 2013, up from 247,625 in 2012. injuries related to the defect. The company says older brake fluid and corrosion of the brake piston inside the front brake master cylinder can form a gas that reduces fluid pressure transmission to the front brake. That can reduce braking power and increase the risk of a crash. Suzuki Motor of America Inc. will notify owners starting next month. Dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder for free.

Please contact your local dealer for more information regarding how these recall notices may or may not apply to you.

Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH the start of Husqvarna’s exciting, new future Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, the newly formed company of KTM AG, is fully operational and ready to begin worldwide delivery of the new model range of Husqvarna motorcycles. Six months after the acquisition of Husqvarna Motorcycles by Pierer Industrie AG, Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH is pleased to announce that today it is fully operational and will soon begin distributing the 2014 Husqvarna model range – motocross, enduro, and minicycles – in collaboration to his 14 subsidiaries and 46 importers worldwide. The start of Husqvarna’s exciting new future begins now - Based in Mattighofen, Austria, Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH will be a ‘sister’ company of KTM Sportmotorcycle AG, with new generation Husqvarna machinery benefitting from direct association with KTM group – Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer operating from one of the world’s newest, state-of-the-art production facilities. United by state-of-the-art technology and the very latest manufacturing methods, Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH will feature new, exciting, and exclusive design. Production in Mattighofen ensures Husqvarna will benefit from the expertise and experience of today’s offroad market leaders, while developing its own unique

style and character. The wait is over. New Husqvarna’s unveiled on October 5th - 2014 model Husqvarna enduro and motocross models will be unveiled to the world’s motorcycling press at the start of October. Offering not only the chance to see the new generation Husqvarna models for the first time, journalists will be able to ride the new machines at the famous Uddevalla circuit in Sweden from October 5-11. Husqvarna 2014 models will be arriving at dealer floors in Europe from the beginning of November. Mr. Stefan Pierer, (CEO, Chairman of the Executive Board at KTM AG): “These are extremely exciting times for Husqvarna. Over the last six months work has been on going in preparation of the arrival of the new Husqvarna models, and that day is here. Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, with its enduro, motocross, and minicycles brings Husqvarna back with an exciting new model line-up – one that will profit from the professionalism, experience, and knowledge of the KTM group. We have ambitious plans for Husqvarna in terms of both production machinery and sporting success, all of which starts with the delivery of the 2014 model range – a significant moment in the new chapter of Husqvarna motorcycles.”

The United States or Canada aren’t known so much for manufacturing sport bikes. Cruisers and choppers, sure. Even a few electric motorcycles. But not not the kind of serious performance machinery coming out of, say, Japan or Italy. The one exception is Buell. In 1983, one Erik Buell left his job as an engineer for Harley-Davidson and started his own sportbike company. He later sold that outfit back to HDMC, which in turn ended up shutting it down in 2009. But then Buell came back with Erik Buell Racing. And now that company has launched its new flagship superbike. The new EBR 1190RX packs a 1,190cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-Twin (presumably based on the same Rotax Helicon which Buell has been using since 2008) kicking out 185 horsepower and 101.6 pound-feet of torque through a six-speed transmission. That makes it even more powerful than the limited-edition 1190RS that put Erik Buell Racing back on the street for the first time in years. The whole package weighs 190 kilograms (419 pounds) dry, has a 55-degree lean angle and wears 17-inch alloys shod in Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa rubber with an 8-piston caliper gripping a 15-inch rotor up front and a 2-pot Hayes caliper clamping down on an 8.7-inch disc in the back. All that can be yours for US$18,995 in either yellow, red or black. Expect SX and AX versions to follow.

Enterprise lets ‘Easy Rider’ wanna be's rent motorcycles in Las Vegas Tourists in Las Vegas can now rent five different kinds of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from a new Enterprise branch. If rental cars don’t exactly inspire you to hum “Born To Be Wild” during your travels, here’s an opportunity to try out a more exotic ride for hire. Enterprise Rent-A-Car last week became the first major car rental company to offer motorcycles to customers, launching a pilot program in Las Vegas with a “one-of-a-kind branch” that will rent Harley-Davidsons. Motto: Half the wheels. Twice the fun. For now, “Easy Rider” wannabes who want to rent from Enterprise will have to stick with Las Vegas. The company doesn’t have a definitive timeframe for possible expansion at this time.

HigHer torque. SmootHer ride. Fewer Fill-upS. introducing tHe all-new 2014 Spyder® rt. With a new Rotax® 1330 ACE™ high-torque engine and a new 6-speed transmission, the road has never been so inviting. The high-torque response of the ACE engine gives you 40% more low-end torque and nowtHe canall-new go up to 406 at 100® km/h introducing 2014km Spyder rt. on one tank of gas.* While the new 6-speed transmission provides an incredibly smooth ride for and you aand your passenger. Add in a the unique ® ™ With a new Rotax 1330 ACE high-torque engine new 6-speed transmission, road has Y-frame design and 7 automotive technologies, and that rush you feel will be equal parts never been so inviting. The high-torque response of the ACE engine gives you 40% more low-end exhilaration and can confidence. more 2014SpyderRT.com. torque and now go up toLearn 406 km at at 100 km/h on one tank of gas.* While the new 6-speed

HigHer torque. SmootHer ride. Fewer Fill-upS.

transmission provides an incredibly smooth ride for you and your passenger. Add in a unique Y-frame design and 7 automotive technologies, and that rush you feel will be equal parts exhilaration and confidence. Learn more at 2014SpyderRT.com.

Visit one of these Authorized Dealers for more information. Bennett Powersports 701Brock St North, Whitby 905-430-6360 or 866-430-6360 www.bennettpowersports.com Bieda’s Powersports 952 Foss Road, Fenwick 905-892-7529 or 866-774-0909 www.biedaspowersports.com

Uxbridge Motorsports Marine 3 Douglas Road Uxbridge - 905-852-5884 www.uxbridgemotorsports.com Dealer Imprint

Goes Here Dealer ImprintLimited Northland Recreation 1007 Cowan Park Road Goes Here Utterson - 705-769-3671 www.northlandrecreation.com

Factory Recreation 347 Cranston Cres. Midland - 705-526-2248 www.factoryrecreation.com Team Vincent Motorsports 1148-2 Northumberland St., Ayr, 519-632-8810 or 800-221-4360 www.teamvincentmotorsports.com

©2013 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. *Tested at a constant speed of 100 km/h. Fuel mileage may vary depending on the following: Spyder RT models, personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition, vehicle configuration and other conditions. Up to 325 km tested at a constant speed of 120 km/h. Break-in mileage may also vary. See an authorized BRP dealer for details. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Always ride responsibly and safely. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations. Don’t drink and drive. 610816

7 ––The 19 TheMotorcycle MotorcycleTimes, Times,November September2013 2013

Erik Buell Racing Debuts New 1190Rx Super Bike

How do you make tHe ultimate How do you makeeven tHe better? ultimate touring veHicle touring even better? we foundveHicle tHree ways. we found tHree ways.

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 8

hardrider

2013 990 SM T Endurance, Sport and Comfort The 2013 KTM 990 SM T unites a sporty, high-precision chassis with a state-of-the-art V2 engine, a frame-anchored fairing, great comfort and a sensitively regulating ABS system. The DOHC twin offers a choice between full-on power for vigorous throttletwisting or refined power for making progress with ease. This arrangement has given rise to a unique combination of tourer, racer and city bike. In short: a long-distance Supermoto that combines sports talent with endurance, comfort and suitability for everyday use.

FACTORY RECREATION 347 Cranston Cres., Midland 705-526-2248 or 888-537-0636 www.factoryrecreation.com WHEELSPORT 1390 Youville Dr., Ottawa 613-841-9400 or 888-696-2163 www.wheelsport.ca READY KTM 430 Hensall Cir., Mississauga 905-896-1600 or 855-896-0430 www.readyktm.com ORANGE MOTORSPORTS 6423 Dale Rd., Port Hope 289-252-0693 or 866-288-2712 www.orangemotorsports.ca HB CYCLE & OUTDOOR CENTRE 66 McLarens Creek Rd., Cameron 705-328-2453 www.hbcycle.com GP BIKES 1100 Champlain Crt., Whitby 905-428-8983 or 866-475-7111 www.gpbikes.com

Contributing Writer - TMT

Cold Rain People who know you think it’s ADHD, or some other psychological disorder. You’ve racked a lot of mileage over the summer, and it feels good to ride and get away from the problems of the world. And while you might be singled out by your family, you’re not an anomaly; there is a fraternity of riders that equally understand your obsessive compulsive attraction to riding. Summer rain storms that paralyzed traffic, and that were the topic of news, didn’t bother you. But now the brazen winds of fall are upon us, and that means colder weather, rain, shorter days and slippery roads. Hard front braking on hot summer asphalt will not work as well now. Caution and experience will be needed to prevent the bike, and rider, from slipping through intersections, or on bridges that unexpectedly, and without warning freeze, from below.

Fall, for most riders, will be a time to enjoy a few last memorable rides in the country, and to see the vivid painted expressions of nature’s primal art. Riding through the back roads of extraordinary colors, swept leaves, cool breezes, and fresh air provides a Nirvana-like experience of being at the right place at the right time, knowing that this very ride might be the last of the season. Hardened sport bike riders and cruisers will soon experience a regrettable void. It will be tough for many of us – those who enjoy an every day outing - to even contemplate putting our bikes away. For me, I never really put my bike away. It’s in a heated garage, oil and filter are changed, gas is filled and at any point that I feel it’s safe to go for a short ride, I can do so. I am very aware of road conditions, and the extra vulnerability of my two wheel stallion, in cold weather. In the pre-freeze, I can still go for a trot. This way, I also keep the engine and oils from drying out and causing problems in spring. In cold, rainy weather, even skilled, secure motorcyclists have to be as alert as a feral cat, anticipating multiple possibilities and potential hazards at every turn. We have to, to stay alive. It’s just part of the challenge of riding on streets and highways among aggressive, thoughtless drivers who are texting on their cell phones, putting on their morning makeup or shaving. Unlike car drivers, who rely on the mass of their vehicles for security, bikers have to be more like combat pilots, identifying threats, and anticipating at a much higher level. However you cut it, there will be less riding for Canadians in the coming months. I don’t know about other riders, but for me, I’m going to be actively prepping to make my ride even better before the spring. I’m almost positive that most riders, have fall and winter plans that include maintenance, an upgrade, a crossgrade, or a new ride. Upgrades under consideration might include a moderate turbo, or nitrous kit, to give a ‘little’

bump in horsepower. I am not one to worry too much about what people think of doing this or that. I just follow my impulse and do a lot of research to find exactly what I am looking for. Google and eBay are wonderful things when you are looking for products or experts in specialized fields. I’m also not in a rush and I don’t want to be upsold into something I don’t want. I also know there can be imminent problems with turbocharging and adding nitrous.

For one, stock engines are designed to be efficient and detonation-free in normal operation. Blowing extra mixture into the cylinders, even a moderate boost, can be enough to push a stock engine into detonation. Two, the price of a good turbocharger starts at $4k, while nitrous costs about $1k, plus ongoing refill costs. In contemplating a new ride (a long shot, I know), I recently took a look at the MV Agusta F4, because at 998cc and 186 HP, it looked really interesting. However, after sitting on it for two minutes, I knew it was not for me. I sat way too high, and had to reach out, and down too far for my liking, and my comfort. No beef with MV; it’s just personal taste. In all likelihood, I may simply stick with more attainable upgrade plans, and further personalize my ride to a morphed, naked bike. This could include new instruments, Acerbis headlight assembly, a general inspection of engine, tranny and clutch and maybe some new paint for my 1985 Suzuki GS1150 classic; the bike that keeps on giving. Even when I have been beating on it on the highway for miles, doing my ghost-rider routine, the GS 1150 ís not unhappy at all. In fact, it purrs gently, asking for way more than I have to give. This bike is a real thoroughbred, and completely relentless. My new cruiser, on the other hand, tells me when enough is enough, and when to back off. It also provides one of the smoothest, most relaxing rides, on a long trip with two up, that no sport bike could ever provide. Dressed to the nines, it has unparalleled comfort, and plenty of storage room, for any trip through Ontario’s heartland, or anywhere you might want to go. A big, powerful cruiser is untouchable and trippy. So what are your plans for this fall and winter? If you don’t have any, try writing a few ideas down, and post them on the fridge, or somewhere you can see them on a daily basis. If you have ideas in mind, remember that motorcycle shops are slower through the winter, so it’s an ideal time to get them to do some of the work. Make changes to the bike to make your bike fit you. Your bike is an art form that expresses who you are. Enjoy it. Even in cold rain. Video clip: 1) Turbo http://goo.gl/uNt6dA 2) Cruiser Viewpoint http://goo.gl/KDI4p6

Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for il ustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See us or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. ♦♦ Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2012. ∞Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings from Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada approved test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption wil vary based on driving habits and other factors – use for comparison only.

2013 CBR500R

7,165* NEW CXT700

Sales Direct: 905-896-9996 SNOOwBLOwERS $

699

HS520

1,949 49

HS622TC

TRaaNSFER PUMP

429

WB20XK2C

GENERaTOR

1,299

2013 Honda CCBR600RTRD Non-ABS

Eu2000KC2M

12,465*

2013 TRX420PGD

2012 CBR250RC

Come & see the all

3,915* 20122 SShadow 750 2013 TRX400XD VTT750CaaC $ *

3,335*

7,875*

Less 1000 Rebate = $

2013 Ruckkus NPS50DD $

8,799

7,999

Less $250 Rebate =

7,749*

7,799*

2013 TRX500PGD

9,799*

Less $1000 Rebate =

8,799*

2013 TRX500FPMD

8,999*

Less $700 Rebate =

8,299*

* Licence, insurance, maintenance and tax are all extra. Down payment or equivalent trade-in on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Honda Financial Services Inc. Offers cannot be combined with any other offers, programs or discounts and are good between October 1-31, 2013.Sale Price on the New Motorcycles includes freight and P.D.E., ECRF, Licence Administration Fee and OMVIC Fee. Freight & PDE ($65/$65/$75/$75/($600/$600/$600/$600), ECRF ($0/$0/$0/$0/($24.86/$24.86/$24.86/$24.86/$24.86), Licence Administration ($0/$0/$0/$0/$299/$299/$299/$299/$299) and OMVIC fee ($0/$0/$0/$0/$5/$5/$5/$5) are all extra on the following on the other products:HS520/HS622TC/WB20XK2C/EU2000KC2M/TRX420PGD/TRX500PGD/TRX420XD/TRX500FPMD).Pricing of the following include a limited time rebate and discount of:HS520 $200/HS622TC $200/WB20XK2C $100/EU2000KC2M $100/CBR250RC $1,200/CBR500R $0/NPS50D $250/VT750CAAC $2,500/CBR600RTRD $1,000/TRX420PGD $1000/TRX500PGD $1,000/TRX420XD $250/TRX500FPMD $700. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicle(s) and accessories shown are for il ustration purposes only. Offers subject to change without notice,see us for full details.

JANUARY 3, 4, 5, 2014

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE • TORONTO PRESENTED BY J 2014 New Bikes oN Display J HUGe DealeR Displays J CUstom aND sHow Bike CompetitioN Hall J 500 eXHiBitoRs iN seVeN Halls J oVeR 100 ClUBs, RiDes & Rallies J tHe Best sHoppiNG BaRGaiNs J How to Get iNto motoRCyCliNG J oN-site UseD Bike maRket J pURCHase yoUR Bike RiGHt at tHe sHow

FRIDAY JANUARY 3 SAtURDAY JANUARY 4 SUNDAY JANUARY 5

10Am - 10pm 10Am - 10pm 10Am - 6pm

CANADA’s LARGEST SHOWBIKE JACKPOT

$50,000

FREE PARKING

s #1 nto’ Toro place Show

www.internationalcentre.com

motorcyclesupershow.ca • 1-888-661-SHOW (7469)

9 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

www.readyhondapowersports.com 430 Hensall Circle, Mississauga

CommunituyTimes

by NANCY AMBROGIO Contributing Writer - TMT

Not exactly as shown, but this is what it aspires to be with more help from the NHL.

Motorcycle Night in Canada My thanks to the NHL

by TONY PETERSON Contributing Writer - TMT

Join us on facebook

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 10

My Very First Three-Way

In Canada, we often joke about our two seasons; winter and construction. It brings to mind Elmer Fudd’s classic choice between having Bugs Bunny, or Daffy Duck, for dinner. Cue the flipped signs, exasperated expressions and yells of “Wabbit season! Duck season!” Elmer Fudd looks on, salivating, toting his double barrel shotgun, not caring if duck a l’orange or rabbit goulash graces his plate that evening. Like Elmer, we sport a decision at this time of year: to ride, or not to ride. Old Man Winter is essentially here, and he brings with him a ton of baggage. Now, I’m no motorcycle technician, but I’ve put away enough bikes to have a good handle on what to do to properly store them for the long, cold abyss that is Canada from November to April. All the credentials I need are that my bikes actually start up and run come May. Last year, I was buoyed by the fact that, during those blustery, cold days, I was blessed with a surfeit of maintenance time. The reason? A host of millionaires and billionaires had decided to free up my Saturday nights for a while; the NHL lockout cancelled out most of the hockey season, and dare I say, should have put the kibosh on all of it. The rest of what they called hockey season was a disgrace to most fans. So I took it upon myself to make my storage unit (the garage) a little more inviting. Saturday nights became “Motorcycle Night in Canada” for me and my buds. We cleaned up all the old grease spots, painted the floor, laid some really cool rubber flooring, cleaned out, and up, the tool chest and work bench, hung some motorcycle parts on the walls. Our bikes were given the royal treatment, with their very own pedestals. The garage became a shrine to motorcycles. The couch and the TV were moved in, as well. (Oh did I forget to mention that my garage is heated too!) It became the perfect place to hang out,

and to bitch about what was left of our tarnished hockey season. So this November, like a right of passage, a few friends will get together to store our bikes. Psychologically, it’s what could be called a show of emotional support, rather than a male bonding experience. We’ll keep the winter lay-up tears at bay, with the anticipation that spring will bring with it a promise of more great riding. It’s a promise that once the street sweeping machines have moved on, the road will return, like the prodigal son, and we will return to riding our sweet machines. As mentioned, I’m no technician, but our ritual goes something like this. We change all the fluids, including the oil and filter, brake, clutch and drive shaft juices. One buddy has a liquid-cooled Honda so he changes the coolant, and lubes the chain. We then remove the batteries and fill up the cells with distilled water. I have a portable charger and I make sure the battery is charged the first of every month, until it goes back into the bike come spring. Then, we fill the tanks to the brim with super, and add a little fuel stabilizer. The motorcycles are then meticulously cleaned, including polishing and waxing. This is also the time of year that I change my toothbrush, because I use the old one to get into every nook and cranny possible. After cleaning, we park the bikes on their pedestals as far away from any windows as possible, place a couple of plastic bags on the exhaust ports to keep moisture out, and shroud them with proper motorcycle covers. This process normally takes 4 full Saturdays, as we make the round to each of the 4 motorcycles stored in my garage. We could move a tad faster if we wanted to, but boys have vices you know. Depending on who’s buying, I’m certain we keep Molson, Labatt and a few cigarette companies’ shareholders very happy. I decided, this year, that I wouldn’t be held hostage by our hockey millionaires. Greed is a deadly sin and I will not fall under its clutches. I can’t even begin to un-

derstand how billionaire’s could have such a beef with multi, multi millionaire’s at the expense of the people who line their pockets and children who look up to them and cherish a simple game these Neanderthals take for granted. I don’t even care whose side you were on. It makes no difference. Saturday nights are once again reserved for hockey night in my motorcycle shrine, and I try to get to the rink myself once a week to play some shinny with the boys, you know, to keep active. Just your typical Canadian pastime I guess. I used attend 4 Leafs games at the Air Canada Centre every season. It’s all I could afford. A game usually set me back about 400 bucks per game, when you include tickets, eats, beers and parking. So this year, I’ve decided to invest that cash. It’s all going to my motorcycle. The question is how to spend it, and where. Accessorizing is something I learned from my wife. It’s a term for adding jewelry, belts, purses, hats, etc. The term ﬁts motorcycling to a tee. Just ask a Harley owner about it. I have never seen anyone buy a Harley and leave it stock; owning a Harley can be akin to having some form of cash hemorrhaging disease. When you see the brilliance exhibited by Harley Davidson’s marketing efforts, the available accessories and toys that are there for purchase, it’s no wonder an average Harley sits at 30 grand, with the extra 10 thousand dollars of chrome, bags and leather tassels afﬁxed to it like icicles dangling from the winter eaves. So what to do? Sixteen hundred bucks could mean a new exhaust system, or a new seat, or I could use it to get my wheels chrome dipped or powder coated. I could re-paint the whole bike or add new saddle bags, tank bra or wind screen. The list goes on and on, and the beauty of it is that I can do a lot of the work myself, on Saturday nights, while watching hockey in the shrine. With the snow falling, tunes blaring, beers popping and smokes a-blazing, I’ll take my hard-earned cash and stick it into my motorcycle. All thanks to the NHL.

Ah ha! I knew that would grab your attention! Now for the sordid details. The weather started to get cooler for riding, it was time to invest in a pair of chaps. I went to the ladies’ leather apparel section of the motorcycle store and quickly located a selection of chaps. A very handsome gentleman working in this section of the store asked if he could be of any assistance, and of course I had to oblige him. It wasn’t long before his colleague approached us asking me if I had seen the pair of chaps with all the bling in the window. I said yes I had and quite liked them. He then went off to retrieve them for me. Well I had never tried on a pair of chaps before. Nevertheless, I supposed it could not be that difficult. At least, I knew they would go over my jeans. Well, the bling chaps where extraordinary. I could not wait to try them on. I held them up and proceeded to unfasten the belt part. The gentlemen could see I was attempting to figure out just how to put these on. Now they were both obliging me with their customer service. Seemingly synchronized, both literally plummeted to their knees. I kid you not! I didn’t know exactly how they were going to proceed, but I started laughing. I couldn’t control myself! The laughter progressed to a speechless howl and then to a most un-lady like snorting. These guys were determined to get those baby’s on me. I was now bent over trying to remember my Kegel exercises to avoid the inevitable scenario of ``I laughed so hard I nearly peed my panties``. Well what could a girl in this situation do but ask; “Is this what a threeway is like? `` I don`t recall their answers, however they were trying to be as professional as possible and I was not making it easy for them. Yes, I seized the opportunity to create a not-so-innocent scene. While both were still on their knees, they simultaneously struggling with the zippers, and finally got them successfully linked. Then, they proceeded, in unison, to transcend the zippers upward. My laughter became contagious, and now I had quite an audience witnessing the total innuendo of the situation. I suppose it did not help when I suggested how good these chaps would look with just a black thong. By now these poor guys were well aware of this compromising situation, and could no longer hold back their own outburst of smirks, which became to belly wrenching laughter. Again seizing the opportunity, I began to strut my stuff. OK, you guessed it; it was now time to take them off. They gave me the look and I coyly nodded, meaning that the boys should now unzip me. These poor unsuspecting sales guys had met their most trying customer of the day. For me, I wear my new chaps, proudly remembering fondly my first (and likely my last) three-way!

S RE

PR OG

IVE SS RE

ADVANCED ROAD CRAFT

PR OG

pounds. At that weight, there’s enough power to zip through city traffic but not enough to keep up with “big” motorcycles, like the ones the Beach Boys were singing about in “Little Honda.” The Grom is easy to ride, easy to park and, at a projected 100 miles per gallon, cheap to operate. While celebrating the success of their little motorcycle, Honda executives admit they did not anticipate the Grom’s popularity. “We thought it would do well, but we’ve been taken aback by the response,” said Jon Seidel, assistant manager of American Honda MC Press. “We have dealers with waiting lists of buyers.” To advertise its Super Cub — the lightweight 1960s step-through machine that inspired that Beach Boys song — Honda used the slogan: “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” For the Grom, the company is taking particular aim at the younger rider. One piece of Grom promotional material reads, “With your own wheels, you can bag the bus and forget about having to beg for rides from your friends or — shudder — your Mom.” An accompanying photo shows a kid holding a skateboard. Robert Pandya, an avid motorcyclist and owner of SpokesPeople PR, seems to have foreseen the Grom’s success. He put down a deposit his before the dealer had even seen a Grom. Convinced they were going to be popular, Pandya bought two — one for himself and one for his brother. “One is fun,” he said. “But two is a race!”

ADVANCED ROAD CTake RAFTyour skills to the next level.

Our European inspired course begins by evaluating your current skill level and tailoring our program to meet your needs. Challenging you to take your riding to the next level. Using an advanced riding system as taught by the UK police to their riders.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES... Call or go online to book your course today! www.advancedroadcraft.ca

519-725-1262

advancedroadcraft@gmail.com

11 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

In 1964, the Beach Boys had a hit record that started with the lyrics, “It’s not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motorbike.” A half-century later, Honda has reinvented the groovy little motorbike for a new generation of young riders. And it can’t make them fast enough to satisfy buyers. Dealers of the tiny Grom — a name derived from “grommet,” for newbie surfer — report waiting lists of buyers. Many are offering more than the asking price for the street-legal mini-motorcycle, which starts at $3,199 in Canada. For Honda, the Grom represents a play to bring new customers to the company and to motorcycling in general. As with the launch earlier this year of its CB500 series, Honda is aggressively courting new riders, young riders, female riders and minority riders — anyone outside the cohort of white male baby boomers who have been the core buyers of motorcycles for decades. “We need this market to grow,” said Bill Savino, manager of American Honda MC Press.“The boomers are going out. We need new riders coming in. I’ve been in the business 25 years, and I can’t remember a unit that has had a wider cross-section of buyers. There is no demographic for this bike. It’s everyone. That’s the demographic.” For The Record The Grom sits and rides like a pit bike or a minibike — like the Honda CT90, Trail 90 or MiniTrail, models that Honda sold by the tens of thousands in the 1970s. But it has the look of a shrunken street bike and comes equipped with disc brakes and a four-speed manual transmission. Power comes from a 125cc motor. For a street-legal machine, it’s a spare nubbin of a thing that, fully fueled, weighs only 225

a r

ININ G

Honda executives admit they did not anticipate the Grom’s popularity.

SAFETY

TRAIN ING

Honda’s Grom Mini-Motorcycle

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 12

the west breeze MARISSA BAECKER

helMeTS FoR lIFe

The lightest helmets on The planeT

Carbon

Fibre

Check out our complete line of european inspired helmets

Shop online at: www.nexxcanada.ca

1-877-334-6399

GIVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE IT’ S OWN MANCAVE

Fully insulated • Energy Efficient • Cost Effective • Mold & Water Resistant • Light Weight • Low to No Maintenance

It’s the right solution for all your needs.

Contributing Writer - TMT

Time for a Change Fall is a bittersweet time of the year. The spectacular canvas of the ever-changing greenery means that temperatures are dropping, and seasonal riders are spending more time in the garage than on the road, as they begin putting the bikes to hibernation. The plus side of the change in seasons is that manufacturers are busy wowing crowds, and teasing audiences with next season’s models. Unveilings begin on the European show circuit, and while you will find both male and female journalists oooing and aweing as the canvas comes off the bikes, the ladies are noticeably absent when it comes to an official product launch at international speedways. Since the beginning of the month, a plethora of blog entries and newspaper stories have filled the Google rankings, with matching YouTube videos, from global journalists fortunate enough to have been invited to test out new bikes in the presence of industry experts and bike designers. However, from the footage I have been reviewing, only one gender is adequately represented. Surely that can’t be true. I considered, perhaps, that the ladies were simply camera shy, but somehow, I doubt it. The Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council reports, over 651,000 motorcycles were registered for on-road use in Canada in 2011. Today, websites are reporting that one in every four riders is female – which would mean that of the 651,000 bikes sold in 2011 – 162,750 were sold to women, yet there doesn’t appear to be even one woman at any of the most recent road or track launches. Manufacturers are all for the ladies riding. We are really the last frontier when it comes to marketing their products, so naturally, the statistics of the continual increase of female riders is no surprise. For years, Harley-Davidson has been a leader in marketing riding to women, by hosting annual garage parties, designing a line of clothing that donates money to breast cancer research, and including the female journalists in their press events. FIM – Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme is marketing motorcycling to women with a special section on their website whose mission statement, in part, reads “to create egalitarian opportunities and to promote equal treatment for women involved in activities related to motorcycling.” World events like the Six Days, X-Games, Moto 3, rallies, superbike, Dakar etc. all have female participants. Women moto journalists are out there, and riding every press bike made available to them, because the female riding audience is not only interested, but underserviced by most of the current male-dominated moto journalism, and Original Equipment Manaufacturer, marketing efforts. Don’t get me wrong. The guys are doing a great job. Their abilities inspire me. I recall my first ever press ride with a group of men who rode in sync like a swarm of bees, and I admired them from the back of the pack. I learned much by watching them handle those bikes in ways that MOTORCYCLES POWER SAVINGS!

289-286-1732 or 905-929-7800

SEE PAGE ??? FOR DETAILS!

like us on facebook Vol. 5 OCTOBER 2013

The Motorcycling Community Newspaper For Riders of all Kinds

FREE - TAKE ONE!

COMMUNITY

TOURING

DISCOVERY

Friday the 13th

Ol’ Kentucky

Your Rubber

Following along a path set out by the black leather boots that pounded the pavement just...

Two time zones keep you on your toes when touring the bluegrass state.

Two contact patches, no bigger than the palm of your hand, are the only things that connect you...

59 Hillyard St. Hamilton, Ontario

www.newworldpanel.com

my skill set, at the time, didn’t allow. Recently, in Spain at the Albacete circuit, FIM took the initiative to host a ladies-only road racing training camp involving Moto3 racer Maria Herrera, the first female to win at Aragon. The event sold out. Twenty-four women, from ten different countries, showed up, geared up, took to the track and surprised instructors with their desire to improve their skills, and speeds. This story was picked up around the globe. I canvassed a few gals, and the consensus around the table was that ladies prefer to learn where they feel safe, on a closed circuit, where they can make a mistake, learn from it and carry on, without detrimental repercussions. Isn’t that the purpose of a press launch? To bring in journalists, teach them about the bikes in the presence of industry experts, then send them out on the bikes to learn by experience in a safe, closed circuit, where they can make a mistake, learn from it and carry on without detrimental repercussions? Women are buying and riding the same bikes as men, with money they have earned themselves, and they are out there riding just as many miles as the men. So why does it appear that we, as a gender, don’t have equal representation at these major launches? If the mix of men and women together is complicated, perhaps hosting two launches is the way to go – one specifically for the ladies? Women are interested. Not only do they want to know – but more importantly, they want to understand the how and the why, and see for themselves the results. If they are looking for education, they look to other ladies because, let’s face it, men and women often don’t speak the same language. If popping a wheelie is required to fully understand the torque of a new model, I will be the first in line to learn how to do it. As I currently lack the wheelie skill required to understand the mechanics of torque, I would prefer to learn it in the security of a closed circuit with a resident expert on hand, as opposed to an afternoon ride with my gal pals, out in traffic. Are we interested in motorcycle stability control that claims to reduce the potential of an accident in a corner? Hell, yes! This may come as a surprise, but women slide out in corners the same way that men do. You may have read that my bike and I parted company this past summer? Oddly enough, I caught gravel in a corner. Other female riders, who I know, recommended superbike school as a way to get over my post-accident jitters. As you read this, I will be developing and refining my riding skills at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, for two days, and looking forward to regaining my confidence, before heading back out into traffic. My point is, if women are turning to other women for advice, information, and opinions about motorcycling, rather than going to the men, are manufacturers missing the mark by not hosting women’s launches, when clearly this is the fastest growing market in the industry?

Stay in touch with your passion, subscribe online today for your FREE Digital Edition

theMotorcycleTimes.ca Bunker Customs Bosphorus Badass

Keeping up with the Motorcycle Times is easy, in print, on your iPad or the Web!

13 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

For a limited time

The season to save on the ride of your life.

SAVE UP TO

FINANCING FROM

1.9

% **

on select models on select models For a limited time

The season to save on the ride of your life.

SAVE UP TO

FINANCING FROM

1.9%

1,000

on select models

SAVEout UP TO Check the all-new 2013 CB500X at your local Honda motorcycle dealership. †

1,000

SAVE UP TO†

3,000

on select models

2013 CRF250R

2013 GL 1800AL GOLD WING

SAVE UP TO†

2013 CRF250R 2013 CB500X

Ready HONDA 2013 GL GOLD WING 430 Hensall Cir,1800AL Mississauga 905-896-3500 or 855-896-0430 www.readyhondapowersports.com SAVE UP TO†

Mid City Honda 1767 Oxford St East, London 519-659 6533 www.midcityhondacenter.com

3,000

Barrie Honda Powerhouse 74 Mapleview Dr., W., Barrie 705-797-2006 or 800-267-4449 Honda Powersports Canada www.barriehonda.com

@HondaPowerCA

HUDSON MOTORCYCLES 3900 Richardson Sdrd, Tilbury Check outorthe 519-682-2430 800-465-1895 all-new 2013 CB500X www.hudsonmotorcycles.com

at your local Honda

RL Equipment Team Honda Powerhouse motorcycle dealership. 10402 Highway 17, Verner 170 Steeles Ave., E., Milton 705-594-2373 905-864-8588 or 877-864-8588 Get riding at honda.ca/shiftintored 2013 CB500X www.rlequipment.com www.teamhonda.ca

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus gravida bibendum purus vel blandit. Suspendisse auctor quam vitae est luctus, at pharetra nulla iaculis. Nunc molestie lacinia velit, a dictum nulla consectetur at. Maecenas lobortis, eros ut lobortis congue, risus neque facilisis elit, varius congue dolor lacus eget leo. Pellentesque suscipit urna sit amet metus egestas molestie. Vivamus auctor mi congue sem pellentesque tincidunt. Etiam condimentum egestas mi, sit amet luctus odio condimentum eget. Sed pretium elit imperdiet, accumsan enim nec, adipiscing dui. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec pulvinar turpis in ullamcorper sodales. Etiam varius, leo accumsan posuere dignissim, ligula nisi blandit dui, eu aliquam orci nisl in neque. Praesent rutrum tristique ultrices. Donec ultricies risus ante, Please insert yourfelis province speciﬁ legalnunc found in Donec “Legal/Honda_ShiftintoRed_Ad_Legal_EN-FR.doc” vitae sodales sapien facilisis eget. Suspendisse sollicitudin eu quam ornare, non c eleifend imperdiet. nec risus et odio porttitor auctor ac et arcu. Ut id lacus sed nulla pharetra scelerisque. Sed adipiscing, metus vel adipiscing lobortis, sem nisl placerat enim, sit amet porttitor quam ipsum eu lacus. Fusce mollis nulla in ligula feugiat varius. Vivamus at urna est. Etiam pharetra ornare quam sed imperdiet. Sed nibh augue, ullamcorper nec nisl et, ornare tristique metus. Nunc vel sapien lacus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut sagittis sed libero sed convallis. Aenean imperdiet ante quis tellus viverra convallis.Nulla tempor rutrum massa, vel aliquam neque euismod a. Etiam sed faucibus metus, a tempor nunc. Donec congue rhoncus arcu. Suspendisse mollis felis a suscipit blandit. Nullam egestas magna in tortor.

KW Honda 465 Conestogo Rd , Waterloo 519-746-7900 www.kwhonda.com

Honda Powersports Canada

Sturgess Cycle 615 King St. West, Hamilton 905-522-0503 or 888-421-3333 www.sturgessonline.com

@HondaPowerCA

WEST CITY POWERSPORTS 676 Dundas St, W., Belleville 613-966-8828 or 888-966-8828 www.westcitypowersports.ca honda.ca

Get riding at honda.ca/shiftintored

Shift into Red Sales (“Offers”) apply toadipiscing eligible retail for a limited time,vel while supplies last. Offers auctor valid onquam selectvitae new est (notluctus, previously registered)nulla Honda motorcycle froma an authorized Lorem ipsum dolor Event sit amet, consectetur elit.purchase Vivamusagreements gravida bibendum purus blandit. Suspendisse at pharetra iaculis. Nunc products molestie purchased lacinia velit, dictum nulla Honda motorcycle dealer inlobortis, Ontario. †“Save up to” values shown deducted from thevarius manufacturer’s suggested retailleo. price taxes. *”Saveurna up tosit$3,000” value isegestas based on the 2012 VT1300CRA model. time consectetur at. Maecenas eros ut lobortis congue, risusare neque facilisis elit, congue dolor lacus eget Pelbefore lentesque suscipit amet metus molestie. Vivamus auctorStateline mi congue sem**Limited pellentesque purchase financing offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) on new (not previously registered) 2013 Gold Wing and 2013 Gold Wing F6B models (1.9% for 48 months / 3.9% for 60 months). Example: tincidunt. Etiam condimentum egestas mi, sit amet luctus odio condimentum eget. Sed pretium elit imperdiet, accumsan enim nec, adipiscing dui. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur Price for the 2013 Goldpulvinar Wing F6B is $24,175.43 includes freight, PDI varius, and applicable fees, financed 1.9% APRligula equalsnisi $592.56 for 48 months. payment or equivalent trade may be required. of borrowing is ridiculus mus. Donec turpis in ullamcorper sodales. Etiam leo accumsan posuereatdignissim, blanditper dui,month eu aliquam orci nislDown in neque. Praesent rutrum tristique ultrices. DonecCost ultricies risus ante, Please insert yourpayment). province speciﬁ celeifend legal found in “Legal/Honda_ShiftintoRed_Ad_Legal_EN-FR.doc” $1,074.64 for asapien total obligation $28,442.88 (including down Total obligation does not include licence, insurance and sell for Dealer order/trade be pharetra necessary. See dealerSed or honda.ca for ac less. et arcu. Ut id lacus sedmay nulla scelerisque. adipiscing, vitae sodales facilisis of eget. Suspendisse sollicitudin felis eu quam ornare, non nunc imperdiet. Donec nec registration. risus et odioDealers porttitormay auctor full details. Honda Canada reserves the right to change, extend or limit its offers at any time. Models and colours may not be exactly as shown. Offers valid from August 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013. All Offers are subject to change, metus vel adipiscing lobortis, sem nisl placerat enim, sit amet porttitor quamProject ipsum eu lacus. Fusce mollis nulla in ligula feugiat varius. Vivamus at urna est. Etiam pharetra ornare quam sed imperdiet. Sed nibh augue, name Shift Into Red extension or cancellation notice andmetus. are valid at participating Honda Lorem Motorcycle or Honda dealers. adipiscing Visit honda.ca/shiftintored for fulllibero details,sed eligible models and other financing rates. omissions excepted. ullamcorper nec nisl et, without ornare tristique Nunc vel sapien lacus. ipsum dolor sitPowerhouse amet, consectetur elit. Ut sagittis sed convallis. Aenean imperdiet ante quisErrors tellusand viverra convallis.Nulla Prices/specifications subject to change without notice.a. Etiam sed faucibus metus, Publication tempor rutrum massa, vel aliquam neque euismod a tempor nunc. Donec congue rhoncus arcu. Suspendisse mollis felis a suscipit blandit. Nullam egestas magna in tortor.

Bleed size Trim size

0.125” in all sides 8.5” w X 11” h

PROOF

honda.ca

Copy

Motorcycles and Rock n’ Roll.

by RICHARD ACKROYD Contributing Writer - TMT

Join us on facebook

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 14

TouringTimes

The Roads Home We’d been on the road, just riding, for about a week, when my wife suggested that although we were loving the riding just for its own sake, wouldn’t it be something if we could stop and see something. That struck a chord, and hence our decision to cut out the planned continuation of our ride westward on the 70 to Central City and then back north-east on the 62. We opted to tour Mammoth Cave National Park instead, as we were so close, and it was worth a stop. The cave system had been known for hundreds of years by First Nations peoples. The 640+ kilometrelong inter-connected cave system is the longest in the world. It was established as a national park in 1941 and as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. We opted for a two-hour underground ranger-led tour and it was worth it. Warning, those with poor tickers and those of fair girth should be aware of the strenuousness of the 500 stairs one must traverse, as well as the narrow and often low passageways. Suck it in and up sunshine! Touring the caves was a good excuse to stay in the same motel for two nights in a row, saving us the chore of packing and unpacking once again. The next day, we got back on our planned route, taking in Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace and taking a guided tour of the grounds, walking the 56 steps to the memorial which houses at least a portion of the original log cabin of his birth. Being in the actual locations provides one with a more intimate feeling of being one with a part of history. To digress a little, and being as eating is to motorcycle riding, as compressed air is to scuba diving, I must in all good consciousness, tell you about a chance encounter we had between our visit to the Lincoln homesteads. It was lunchtime and we were in the town of Hodgenville, KY. It was hot and we were looking for a “mom and pop” type diner, and happened upon Ray’s Hodgenville Grill. The parking lots was full, but it was a Sunday at noon, and church has just let out. We went inside and waited for a table. While there, a lady named Judy came over to see what we wanted for lunch and we asked her what was popular. She said that a lot of people come in for the pies. I asked what pies in

particular and she said either the derby pie (pecan and chocolate chip), or the coconut cream pie. We ordered a piece of derby pie to share (Kentucky Derby, get it?). Judy showed up not only with a piece of Derby pie for us to share, but also a piece of coconut cream pie – “Tis one’s on the house,” she said. Tempting fate, we dug in … and heaven on a plate! Those pies were among the best that I’ve ever tasted. So, if you are ever in the area, be sure to try a piece of Judy’s pies. Just don’t ask her for the recipe. It’s a secret that’s been handed down from her sister, who was given it by an old fellow with whom she used to work, and only on the promise that she never share it. Our next ride was towards Lexington on the 150, 152 and 68. We found an older Ramada Hotel close to our next tourist destination, the Kentucky Horse Park. Older hotels tend to have smaller rooms, and this one didn’t disappoint. It also had a restaurant, a bar, a large pool, hot tub, video games area and a basketball court, where we both found out how long it had been since we had tried to throw a basket. A couple of days later, my wife mentioned that she was having shoulder problems and that perhaps we should look into installing bar set-backs, or a taller windshield, to offset her aching shoulders, until I suggested that it was likely not the bike, but the basketball attempts which were the likely cause. (I knew this how? Uh –huh.) People collect the strangest things, and it is amazing to see how passionate they are about these possessions. Our hotel was hosting the “Riviera” group. What the heck is that? A type of cult-marketing congress? Nope. It was a meeting of people who love, own and drive Buick Riviera cars, and the parking lot was full of them. Change t-shirts on them and they could have been antique motorcycle enthusiasts – same demographic and looks. Ahem … that means quite a bit of grey hair, where existing. The Kentucky Horse Park was huge and worth a visit. We were there for well over half the day. The park consists of draft horse-drawn trolley tours, a Horses of the World show, a chance to meet four-legged legends of the track, such as Kentucky Derby winners Cigar, Go For Gin and Funny Cide, and to tour the Smithsonian affiliate International Museum of the Horse. The park is also a place to board horses

while travelling, and it hosts national and international competitions years round. The park can house up to 2,000 horses at one time. It was raining on us as we started northwards back to Canada. We stopped for lunch in Sharon Pennsylvania, and, again by luck, pulled into a parking lot at what appeared to be a restaurant of sorts, as there were a few cars in the parking lot on the side that we entered. It was actually pouring, and we rode around looking for a parking spot that wasn’t covered in water. Once off the bikes, we noticed that this was not a usual restaurant, as there was a semi truck up on one roof, what appeared to be a steam locomotive at the end of one building, and a stock car on the roof of an adjacent building. We had stumbled upon the original location of Quaker Steak and Lube. Wandering inside, we found the place to be packed, not only with people but with all manners of motorcycles and cars suspended from the ceiling. We were ushered to a table through a maze of people. My wife had asked the hostess to give us a table with plastic chairs so that our soaking wet gear would not wreck any good upholstery, and that caused quite a chuckle. It turns out that most of the chairs in the place were plastic deck chairs – our soaking wet gear was unlikely to be a problem. After being seated, I looked up and there, directly over us, was a restored 1917 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The food was great pub food, large quantities and tasty, plus how many of you can say that you’ve eaten lunch underneath of an antique motorcycle? Now, we have to convince someone in our area to open one of these auto and motorcyclethemed restaurants! The next stop was to be in Ohio, with a visit to the American Motorcycle Association’s Hall of Fame Museum, located in Pickerington, Ohio. Pickerington is what appears to be an affluent city just outside of Columbus. The Hall of Fame is in an upscale industrial park at the end of a long tree-lined drive that would look more in place as the entryway to a mansion. Thankfully, this time, the GPS got us easily to the location. We were suitably impressed that the Hall of Fame offered free covered parking for motorcycles only, and that the parking was on concrete. The entry cost for non-AMA-members was $10

per person, and is well-worth the price. Inside there is a collection of motorcycles, riding gear and art that pays homage to motorcycling in the United States. This is not just a Harley/Indian homage. It features displays of bikes, including the stunt bike used in the movie Terminator II, and riding gear of many riders. It collection even has Evel Knievel’s X-rays in one display. By the way, did you know that his real name was Robert Craig Knievel? The museum/hall of fame is well worth a visit when you are in the Columbus area. Next, after a couple of hour run up the interstate, and on the same day as our visit to the Hall of Fame, we stopped off of the I-77 to get a hotel room and then continued on into Cleveland to visit the Rock and Roll Museum. Never having been in Cleveland before this visit, we did not know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised by the architecture of the city and its place on the shores of Lake Erie. The Rock and Roll Museum is a glass pyramid of a building situated right next to the lake, in a beautiful setting. We didn’t know what to expect, other than there was an exhibit celebrating the Rolling Stones’ 50 years in show business. Well, let me tell you, do yourself a favour, and plan a visit to this place. If you love rock music, or any of the music that lead up to rock music, you will be amazed. The museum is home to an unbelievable collection of R&R memorabilia. Would you believe that it houses the following? One of the costumes from the Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper’s album? Ted Nugent’s guitar? A Diana Ross costume, matching outfits from the Supremes, costumes for the Stones, and Elvis, Michael Jackson’s glove, Janis Joplin’s Porsche, guitars belonging to a myriad of other stars including Bo Diddley, Lead Belly, and Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Chuck Berry’s hand-written lyrics! A huge display of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” This place is amazing! It is worth visiting even if you have to take a car … now that’s saying something. Our time had come to start heading home. We consider our trips never over until we fill the gas tanks and clean our bikes to make ready for the next ride. It had been an amazing two weeks full of great riding, wonderful food, memorable places and people. We can’t wait until next year’s US riding adventures.

15 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

Keeping it Safe by STEVE ROCK Contributing Writer - TMT I have always maintained that motorcyclists make the best drivers. You can usually tell if someone driving a car is a motorcyclist. That driver tends to shoulder check more often, leave a little more space, and be more attentive to road conditions and their surroundings. As riders, we are more vulnerable to the elements and other drivers. We need superior driving skills to be able to survive on today’s crowded roads. Travelling at an appropriate speed for conditions, being in the correct gear, and in the right place at the right time will all help to ensure our safety this Fall. Make sure to employ your defensive riding techniques. That doesn’t mean you have to drive slowly, nor does it mean that you have to wait for someone to do something stupid before you react. According to Gage’s Canadian Dictionary, defence is to protect against harm or attack. Therefore, defensive driving is the ability to stay safe at all times while operating a vehicle, regardless of road and weather conditions, or the actions of other road users. Good defensive driving isn’t just a matter of what you do, it’s about anticipating what everyone else does too. The more you ride, the easier it is to become blasé about the basic rules of defensive riding. It can be like switching on to automatic pilot - you’ve done what you’re about to do again a thousand times on the same stretch of road so you’ll be okay, right? It’s often your attitude that catches you out, diverting you from riding smartly, defensively and safely. The best frame of mind to be in for riding is calm, upbeat, refreshed and focused. You need to maintain this mindset throughout your ride and you’ll feel even more positive when you return safely. Remember these three main elements to defensive driving: Visibility: This means to see and to be seen. Look as far ahead as you can see, constantly scan your surroundings, check your mirrors every three to five seconds and don’t forget a blind spot check before you change your road position or swap lanes. Ride with your lights on at all times and wear some form of high visibility clothing, and remember that white helmets make you more visible. Space: Keeping space around your bike gives you time and room to maneuver if a situation occurs. Leave a (minimum) three-second following distance between you and the vehicle ahead, don’t travel in other driver’s blind spots and when vehicles tailgate you, slow down to give both you, and the tailgater, more space to react. Communication: Establishing eye contact, correctly using your signals, and proper road positioning will all communicate your intentions effectively to other road users. Don’t be a statistic, think and ride safe. (“Editor’s Note: In today’s riding, is it still possible to “Establish eye contact?” Many vehicles, now, have tinted windows, and we can’t see the drivers. What else do you think that riders should, and can do to ‘communicate’ with other road users? Also, The British police advanced riding course tells us that we should maintain the lane position that allows us the best, and farthest, view of the road ahead. Are we behind the “eight ball” when we teach to maintain the “left lane position” in most straight (two lane) road riding situations?)

We all have mixed feelings about losing Summer for Fall...so Kawasaki makes it easier with great Autumn savings!

Visit your local Kawasaki Dealer today and take advantage of our limited time offers. Sturgess Cycle 615 King Street West, Hamilton 905-522-0503 or 888-421-3333 www.sturgessonline.com

BELLEVILLE SPORT & LAWN 128 Church St. S. Belleville 613-968-4559 or 877-968-4559 www.bellevillesportandlawn.com

FasT Track Performance 3418 Catherine Street. Dorchester 519-268-8429 www.fasttrackperformance.ca

GRAND RIVER POWERSPORTS 1264 Colborne St. E. Brantford 519-759-8140 www.grandriverpowersports.ca

Cycle One 127 Ingersoll Road, Woodstock 519-421-3333 www.cycleone.ca

NEW LOCATION

MotorsportS Pickering 3260 Highway 7, Pickering (west of Lakeridge Rd) 905-620-1171 www.motorsportspickering.com

www.kawasaki.ca 4.9% Special Retail Financing. Take advantage of our Special Retail Financing offer for as little as 4.9% APR OAC for 60 months. Available on select 2014, 2013 and 2012 models at participating dealers. Some condition apply. Freight, license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration fees are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Program subject to change/cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Offer cannot be combined with any other special offers. Visit your local Kawasaki dealer today for complete details and get moving - for less - right now.

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 16

s ime cle T y c r o Mot The

the high side PAUL TOMASCIK

The Motorcycle Times is looking for a few good writers.

Contributing Writer - TMT

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our team, send in a sample story to: editor@themotorcycletimes.ca Ya never know, maybe there’s a hidden Woodward or Bernstien in you somewhere. ExtraExtra.indd 1

12-05-30 2:24 PM

Toronto’s only authorized Moto Guzzi, Aprilla, Vespa and Paiggio dealer and service centre New and used motorcycle sales, service parts and accessories.

34 Futurity Gate, Suite #1, Vaughan 905-760-9933 • www.corsameccanica.com Call us directly for fast to-your-door delivery: 1-877-549-4454

Don’t Be This Guy! When life throws you a curve, you can count on us to deliver! Over 70 Years Experience at your fingertips.

Next-Day Delivery • Free Freight

Call us toll free: 1-877-549 - 4454 We are Canada’s largest wholesaler of batteries for OEM & dealer requirements

Powersports vehicles need a powerful battery, one built to take the constant pounding that comes with the territory. Whether you ride a Metric Cruiser, Sport bike, Scooter or American Iron, the staff at Great Northern Battery Systems has the right battery, testers & chargers for your ride. And we can get it to you quickly

visit us at: www.absolutebattery.com MASTER DISTRIBUTOR

Great Northern Battery Systems, 475 Parkdale Ave. N., Hamilton

MASTER DISTRIBUTOR

Praise all riders. This sounds like a religious revelation but it’s not; it’s about reinforcing a bond between riders. It takes courage to ride a motorcycle in today’s world. It can be a solitary activity if one chooses but more so because you are exposed to the ignorance of the masses who don’t understand what motorcycling is about. You can usually cut the general public — and family — some slack but there’s another group where you shouldn’t. There is a small band of brothers and sisters who intentionally — or unknowingly — comment disparagingly about other bikers. Vilification of other motorcyclists who don’t have the same class of motorcycle including vintage, make, model, engine displacement, “bling” or sporting interests, doesn’t belong in anyone’s saddlebag. It is unacceptable conduct that’s very stale; it perpetuates small-minded thinking that unbeknownst to the perpetrator results in some harmful blowback. Why would any rider criticise the motorcycle choice or habit of another, considering that we’re such a small group who is often maligned because of misinformation? It’s not “what” you ride but “that” you ride. Bigger isn’t better; smaller isn’t better. New isn’t better; used isn’t better. No one is too old or too young to ride. “All bikes have character” and the vast majority of motorcyclists are nice people who want to get the most out of life riding them. What’s not to admire when you see someone on a scooter who has travelled 5,000 km on a cross-country odyssey. I respect someone who uses their bike as a daily ride, rain or shine. I’m also in awe of the restorer who has resurrected an abandoned field specimen into a commuter or racing motorcycle or into a show piece to be admired. If you don’t ride and just like motorcycles or just fix them, then that’s OK too. Who among us has not secretly envied the continent-hopping motorcycle rider like Ted Simon, who rode solo without backup support, or Emilio Scotto who went alone around the world on a 1980 Honda Gold Wing — and took 10 years to do it. Competitors in the gruelling annual Dakar Rally face death daily in the two-week race hoping only to finish and get the coveted medal. These are only a few exceptional folks that are part of our motorcycling fabric. Salute all of them, not because of their achievements but because they tried something that most mortals would not attempt. We’ve all seen a rider who is wringing the neck out of a 125 cc machine to keep up with traffic on the highway. Why cut him down? If it’s a woman riding it, why assume that it’s all she can handle? It is people like this who deserve our praise because they’re the ones with the guts to go on the road and ride machines that were meant to be ridden. They could have made many choices that day but their decision to take the bike instead of the warmth and protection of a four-wheeled cocoon is noteworthy. I honed my riding skills on a semi-automatic 1970 Honda CT70 before moving up to larger motorcycles. Some people thought I was nuts for riding it on Toronto streets but many respected me for having the courage to use it. There’s no such thing as a learner’s bike; if it’s rideable, then you’re capable of hurting yourself or others. We’ve all seen good and bad riders on small or big machines. Nevertheless, if you swing a leg over and go, the motorcycle and rider are “praise

Choice worthy.” It takes skill to be a tortoise jockey without planting a foot; it takes skill to be a knee dragger without losing the edge. Acknowledge the people who can do these things well. Riding a motorcycle is not a crucible for “dysfunctional” behaviour. It isn’t a lifestyle. It isn’t a marketing campaign. It isn’t restricted to a certain demographic or socioeconomic profile. Riding is a pursuit that keeps you sharp. Everyone is entitled to opinions and we all harbour prejudices but you will be amazed at the positive return you get back when you compliment or ask someone about their motorcycle. It doesn’t take much to reach out. I had the privilege to help a rider who was literally taking the cold blast of wind on the chest. I met the motorcyclist in late November warming himself up in a coffee shop. It was freezing but sunny and the roads were clear. He was visibly cold and possibly suffering mild hypothermia. The bike had no fairing and his helmet was not a full-face model although he was wearing a half-face balaclava. I admired his devotion to the ride that late in the season and approached him to compliment him on his motorcycle. He was going to Ottawa from Hamilton Ontario to a friend’s funeral — a biker who lost his life in a crash. His dedication was admirable. The temperature was harsh and the destination was a sombre event. He said that he was trying to rendezvous with a riding partner in the area but his cell phone was dead and he wasn’t sure about the directions to his buddy’s house. My cell phone was fine and I offered it to him to call his friend. That simple act of camaraderie was uplifting. Whenever I see a biker now, who may appear in need on the side of the road, my inclination is to stop and ask if he or she needs help. Riding motorcycles, like walking dogs, breaks down barriers between people. You are just as fragile as the person in trouble and may take their place one day in that vulnerable situation where help is needed. I’ll leave you with a melancholy picture to think about. I found the bike in the photo in a farmer’s field and most likely it will stay there until it turns to dust as is nature’s way. Mice have a done a great job chewing up its soft bits and nestling in its cavities. It’s a model C200 Honda 90, made sometime between 1963 and 1966. It has a four-speed manual transmission; pushrods control an intake and exhaust valve. “So what” you say; who cares? The bike in the field represents our future; it is a symbol of the end of our riding days. We should cherish what we have and who we are and above all else, support each other in whatever we choose to do. That little bike has a story. Who was its first buyer when it was brand new? What joy did it bring or abuse did it take? What was its turning point? Why did it end up as rusting junk to sit and face disintegration from decades of neglect? A soul was connected to it once and when I left it where it lay, I swear, I felt a mournful spirit sighing from its remains. Pass around your passion for riding and always compliment a rider’s choice. At times motorcycling can be an incredibly lonely pursuit. Knowing that we have each others’ backs, our legacy need not be an unhappy one, but one filled with lasting memories that are remembered fondly. Tears of joy are better than tears of pain.

17 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

NOVEMBER 30th Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Up to $2,700.00 in retail incentives applies to eligible retail purchase agreements completed between October 1, 2013 to November October 31, 30, 2013. 2013 Non-Current Suzuki dollars should they apply can be used only towards the purchase of the particular model to which those Suzuki dollars apply and are available only at participating dealers. This offer is valid from October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013. 2013 See your dealer for complete details. PDI charges from $132 to $528, freight charges from $110 to $208, taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra dependent on model. Specifications, product features and colours are October 31, subject to change without notice. Read your owner’s manual carefully and remember to observe all safety regulations. See your participating Authorized Suzuki dealer for availability and complete details. Suzuki. Way of Life!

Ready Suzuki 430 Hensall Circle, Mississauga 905-896-1600 or 855-896-0430 www.readysuzuki.com

Sturgess Cycle 615 King Street West, Hamilton 905-522-0503 or 888-421-3333 www.sturgessonline.com

BRAMPTON POWERSPORTS 105 Van Kirk Drive, Brampton 1-888-224-6593 www.bramptonpowersports.com

Belleville Sport & Lawn Centre 128 Church Street, Belleville 613-968-4559 or 877-968-4559 www.bellevillesportandlawn.com

Suzuki Of Newmarket 80 Harry Walker Pkwy, Newmarket 905-898-1081 or 888-376-7779 www.suzukiofnewmarket.com

Snow city cycle & marine 1255 Kennedy Road, Scarborough 416-752-1560 or 877-766-9248 www.snowcity.com

TrackTimes

November2013, 2013,The TheMotorcycle MotorcycleTimes Times––18 18 November

motogp

Lorenzo celebrates 50th career victory Sunday’s win at Phillip Island marked the 50th time Jorge Lorenzo had celebrated a race victory in the MotoGP™ World Championship. His first had come in Rio a decade earlier, as he clinched a maiden success in the 125 class. The Australian win was one of Lorenzo’s most dramatic to date, dealing perfectly with the added challenge of compulsory bike changes and light rain. That marked his 29th win in the premier class and third at Phillip Island following those of the 250 class in 2006 and 2007, as well as his halfcentury across all categories. “It is incredible to have achieved 50 Grand Prix victories at 26 years of age,” commented the reigning World Champion. “It only seems like yesterday when I

won in Brazil in 2003, but it has been ten years. I am very proud of this and I hope to win a few more in the future!” The two-time MotoGP™ title winner certainly has reason to be proud, as only six others riders in the history of the World Championship (which dates back to 1949) have achieved more wins than his 50: Giacomo Agostini, Valentino Rossi, Angel Nieto, Mike Hailwood, Mick Doohan and Phil Read. However, only Rossi and Hailwood had more victories than Lorenzo by the time they were 26. Two-time title winner Casey Stoner, who retired at the end of 2012, achieved 45 victories across his World Championship career and of the other current riders only Dani Pedrosa is closest, with 48 wins.

Rossi: ‘Phillip Island race was thrilling’ Valentino Rossi delivered another exciting performance at the Tissot Australian Grand Prix, fighting to take third place on the podium. Following concerns over the safety of the Bridgestone tyres to last full race distance the race was changed to incorporate a bike change at the ten-lap mark, with the total laps reduced to 19. Rossi enjoyed yet another intense race long battle with rivals Cal Crutchlow and Alvaro Bautista. The three swapped positions in the fight for the last podium spot throughout the first ten laps and again in the following nine. Rossi completed a quick pit stop, beating both of those aforementioned rivals out to gain two positions. As one of the most successful MotoGP riders of the modern era in

Phillip Island it was never going to be easy for them to beat him. The Italian claimed third at the line to make it onto the podium for the sixth time in 2013, before stating, “At the end the result was good, I’m so happy to be on the podium here at Phillip Island because it’s always a great pleasure and a great atmosphere. I tried to give the maximum, the race was very thrilling and I enjoyed it very much, especially because with the team we were able to do a very good job in the pit and gain two positions.” “I had a great battle with Cal, when I understood it was for the podium I tried to give the maximum. In the last half of the lap it started to rain which was very scary but at the end it was ok and a good result. We still need to work and improve to be faster for the next race.”

Japan: Another chance for Marquez In the final round of the triple-header at the AirAsia Grand Prix of Japan in Motegi, Repsol Honda Team’s Marc Marquez will get another shot at taking the title if he out-scores Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo by eight points or more while also seeing off the renewed challenge of his own teammate Dani Pedrosa. Marquez, who in the previous round was disqualified due to a team error regarding the then compulsory mid-way bike swap, will be looking to make amends at Honda’s home track. With the stop-and-go nature of the Motegi circuit, both he and his teammate Dani Pedrosa will be two of the favourites for victory. Yet Lorenzo will be buoyed by the fact that the championship is once again in his reach and will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with after his convincing victory at Phillip Island last time out. The Yamaha man knows that nothing but a win will do, making the race with the Hondas yet another exciting prospect. His teammate Valentino Rossi will be looking to make further strides towards the three at the front and aiming to once again challenge for a podium.

Baker Wins 2013 AMA Pro Grand National Championship ANAMOSA, Iowa - Brad Baker won the 2013 AMA Pro Grand National Championship in bold fashion at the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship presented by J&P Cycles season finale, riding his Dodge Brothers Racing Harley-Davidson XR750 to victory on the Pomona (Calif.) Half-Mile Saturday night in a hard-fought battle with series rival Bryan Smith. Baker, 20, from Eatonville, Wash., is a former Pro Singles champion and Rookie of the Year, and he is now the fourth-youngest rider in the 59-year history of the series to win the prestigious Grand National Championship. After earning five points by winning the Dash for Cash, Baker increased his lead over Smith to the point where he just needed to finish the main event to win the national championship. He could have ridden conservatively to simply finish and clinch the title, but Baker wanted to go out on top.

2013 Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel Champion Nate Gagnon

Gagnon Claims Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel Title 2012 UEM Superbike Twin Champion Nate Gagnon can now add the 2013 Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel Championship to his resume. Arriving at the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association Season Finals presented by Blackjack’s Roadhouse at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway, Gagnon held a narrow lead over reigning Top Fuel Champion Damian Cownden in the season standings, leaving the title up for grabs during the September 7th and 8th event. Despite losing to ASB Racing’s Mike Pelrine in the final elimination round, Gagnon and his Big Kids Racing Team secured the season championship by defeating Cownden in

the semi finals. Al Miles wrapped up a perfect season in the Screamin’ Eagle Pro Dragster division, when mechanical issues kept number one qualifier Doug Casson from racing Miles in the final. The accomplishments of Miles’ FFR Racing Team were recognized at the yearend banquet where Miles received the Dennis Mark Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement. Long time FFR crew chief, Jerry Gordon was the recipient of the Wrench of the Year award as well as the Trev Deeley Memorial Award recognizing Contribution & Dedication to Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing.

Huntley Nash Wins three in Daytona Daytona Beach, FL (October 2013) — Huntley Nash topped off another chance to compete on the Neyra Racing Kawasaki Superbike with three wins at Daytona International Speedway last weekend. The young AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike pilot and the Neyra Racing team have been involved in developing their machine throughout 2013. This weekend they were able to showcase their progress, win some races, and turn some impressive lap times at the Fall Cycle Scene event. Nash and Justin Neyra won the endurance race by more than a lap on Saturday. Huntley competed in three sprint races, winning two and finishing second in the other. “It was great to win some races and we were excited abut that and the entire team was having fun,” said Nash, who flirted with the CCS lap record during the weekend. “Maybe the most important part to me was being able to get the lap times where we wanted them. I was able to do three 1:46 laps in a row on Sunday.

by MARK SIMMONS Contributing Writer - TMT With summer officially ending, many riders are planning those last minute road trips, whether it be across country, or across America, or just down the road for a day or two. We all know that motorcycling is a fabulous way to travel, filled with adventure around every corner. Experiences with riding are always more enjoyable when they go without incident. That, of course, doesn’t always happen, so I hope to give some insight on how to prepare for your trip, and for things that might happen while on the road. We covered prepping your bike for the season, the proper apparel to wear, and covered the basics of keeping your bike in tiptop shape in a previous article. Depending on the distance you plan to travel, you’ll want to make sure that your tires will outlast the mileage roundtrip from departure to return. A fresh oil change, and giving the bike a once or twice over, is recommended. You also need to ready yourself physically and mentally. A smart investment is to join an auto club. There is nothing worse than being stranded on the side of the road in who knows where county, having cell phone in hand and no one to call. Whether you stay local, or travel across the country, having the proper clothes for all weather conditions is also a smart move. There are places where it can be over 30°C during the day and freezing by night, so pack for all the elements, especially the rain. A good, and inexpensive road trick, if trapped in a cold spell, is to line your jacket and boots with newspapers or magazines to keep out the cold. A neck scarf soaked in cold water, wrapped around your neck will keep you cooler between gas stops, when the temperatures are hot. Don’t forget things like sunscreen and bug spray. If you plan to travel on a budget, camping at KOA’s and Mom & Pop campgrounds will keep the cost down. Do your research in advance to find which places to stop at along your route. If camping, you’ll require a minimum amount of gear, from sleeping bag and tent to some set-up tools. The next step up is a motel, and they are dotted across America. Accommodations depend on your taste and need. Remember, it’s just a place to shower and lay your head. As long as it’s clean and quiet, it doesn’t have to be the Ritz. Dining along the way can consist of anything from wieners and beans and hobo pies at campgrounds to T-bone steaks at five star hotels, or anything in between. It comes down to taste vs. need. If you have a destination or rally in mind, you may want to dine on Cheezies and energy drinks on the road, and spend your hard earned cash, once there, to treat yourself. Some of the other necessities you might want to pack could be bottles of water, cell phone charger, electrical tape and wire, a small tool bag, duct tape, zip ties, spare bulbs, flashlight, Swiss army knife and matches, or a lighter. Optional items could include spare bike key(s), lock, first aid kit, a list of bike shops or dealerships along your route, a can of fix-aflat and preparation H, especially if you are on an Iron Butt run logging big miles, or on a rigid. If traveling on a budget; a bedroll, a can of chili and a flask of Jack (for the evening, after riding) is really all you need. Oh yeah, don’t forget the can opener. If you have a large budget, take your platinum card, motor home, trailer, bike mechanic, 40 thousand in cash, your maid, personal masseur and a rock star celebrity to keep you company.

19 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

Road Tripper

BLACKED OUT STRIPPED DOWN

STRAIGHT UP

PRICED TO MOVE

2014 CROSS COUNTRY 8 BALL

Ready Victory

Bagger motorcycle riders ride in style on the Cross Country 8-Ball from Victory Motorcycles. It has a stylish fairing, audio, convenient storage space, comfortable seating for one or two riders, and blacked-out style.

430 Hensall Circle, Mississauga 905-896-1600 or 855-896-0430 www.readyvictory.com

1898 Baseline Road , Bowmanville 905-436-6487 www.spoiledsports.com

SPOILED SPORTS

WAYNES WORLD POLARIS

THOMBOYS POWERSPORTS & EQUIPMENT

PEAK POWERSPORTS

APEX CYCLE SPORTS

202297 Highway 6 & 21, Owen Sound 519-372-0937 or 888-865-5782 www.tbpowersports.com

4325 Harvester Road, #12, Burlington 905-681-7270 www.peakpowersports.ca

29513 Highway 28, Bancroft 613-332-4649 www.waynesworldpolaris.ca

200 Preston Parkway, Cambridge 519-880-8800 or 888-702-4150 www.apexcycle.ca

VICTORYMOTORCYCLES.COM *OFFER SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH CERTAIN OTHER OFFERS, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, AND MAY BE EXTENDED OR TERMINATED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. TERMS UP TO 36 MONTHS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASES BASED ON CREDIT-APPROVAL CRITERIA. FIXED APR OF 0.99%, 3.99%, OR 5.99% WILL APPLY. AN EXAMPLE OF MONTHLY Victory and Victory Motorcycles® are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc. Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing, and obey the speed limit. Never ride under PAYMENTS REQUIRED ON A©2013 36-MONTH TERMIndustries AT 0.99% Inc. IS $28.20 PER $1,000 FINANCED. AN EXAMPLE OF MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED ON A 36-MONTH TERM AT 5.99% APR IS $30.42 the influence of drugs or alcohol. Polaris PER $1,000 FINANCED. TERMS UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASES BASED ON CREDIT-APPROVAL CRITERIA. FIXED APR OF 2.99%, 5.99%, OR 7.99% WILL APPLY. EXAMPLES OF MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED OVER A 72-MONTH TERM AT A 2.99% RATE: $15.19 PER $1,000 FINANCED; AND AT A 7.99% RATE: $17.53 PER $1,000 FINANCED. SEE PARTICIPATING

...yet so many are seen by so few.

by DAVE HADFIELD Contributing Writer - TMT

Join us on facebook

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 20

DiscoveryTimes

Frequently, so Few are Seen by so Many...

Which one did you see first.

If you are a motorcyclist, you’ve heard the same thing over and over. It goes something like this. “Today, I was passed by this guy on a bike weaving in and out of traffic, going like crazy, cutting people off, and he scared the heck out of me. They should ban these bikes.” What gets me about this are a couple of things. One is that people tend to notice what is different. The other is that only a certain type of person tends to ride in this “crazy” manner. What are the causes of such behaviour? In mid-October, the CBC reported that two motorcyclists from the Wakefield, Quebec area, had been pulled over, and each charged with 21 driving infractions. The 26 year old was fined $11, 268 and 116 demerit points, and the 29 year old rider was fined $10,968 and 113 demerit points! They were also going to be charged with dangerous driving. These are the types of riding behaviour that people, especially non-riders, remember. Recently, an old high school classmate of mine with whom I had lost contact with, emailed me to complain he passed two bikers acting in a crazy manner. I wrote back to say that this was only one incident that he noticed, and that in my experience, there were far more crazy drivers of other types of vehicles, such as pickups, parent wagons and SUVs, on our roads than motorcyclists, and that he if he was going to complain about bikes, he should also complain about how other vehicle were driven. When he responded, he was very angry, as if I’d struck up a personal vendetta against him, his vehicle choice, and his style of driving. Another friend of mine, a police officer, is also not a fan of motorcycles, because it is his job to document, in infinite detail, the scenes of injury and death vehicle accidents, and he deals with this on a daily basis. It is a tough job, and one that is carried home with him at the end of every shift. He has no time, or patience, for motorcycles, because he gets to experience the carnage on our roadways. He believes that the prime cause of all motorcycle incidents is “purchase.” I pointed out to him that this argument was not valid, and that it used the same (nonlogical) argumentation method as the “marijuana use turns to heroin use.” One cause

does not necessarily predict the result. So why do drivers, and some riders, barge their way through our highways and byways with little disregard for the laws, and for other drivers? I have my personal theories. One is that when we are too crowded together, we tend to act more like maniacs. There are too many of us trying to use the same space at the same time, and this causes aggressive behaviour. Personality type also has a something to do with it. Some people (upwards of 40% by Susan Cain’s account – author of an excellent book on introverts, entitled “Quiet.”) are extroverts who tend to take more risks. Introverts, too, when encapsulated in large comfortable vehicles, might be more risk adverse, but they can still drive without due regard to the safety of other road users. There is a general lack of knowledge about rules of the road. Wonder why? Ask yourself how old people are when they take driver education the first time, and then ask how old they are when they take “driver ed” the second time. Right! Would you go to a surgeon who last took a course decades ago, or to one that kept up on medical techniques through continuing education? Many people do know the difference between a yield and a merge, for example. Have you experienced anyone who speeds up to get ahead of someone trying to merge onto a highway at an onramp? (The law is that you have to let someone in from a “merge” lane. At a “yield” sign, the entering vehicle has to give way to the traffic on the road, and enter when the way is clear.) Here’s a thought about why some people tend to drive aggressively. They are bored. Despite what vehicle advertisements tell us about the thrill of the open road, most driving is done on congested straight-line roads, where curves have been engineered out of the system, and roadside scenery consists of a prairie-like vastness of either concrete, or empty fields. Driving fast ups the requirement to pay attention, and increases the thrill factor. How about this? People, especially in North America, have been bombarded with economic propaganda which states “individualism” is far more important than taking care of the group. People are encouraged to start their own businesses, to act and be competitive, to act on instinct, and to be aggressive risk takers. Slow deliberation is not

encouraged outside of spiritual institutions and philosophy departments at universities. People think that to be aggressive, and to take risks is what society expects of those who are to be successful. Caring more about yourself than others is the corollary. To be sure, lack of enforcement of the laws is also a contributing factor. Given the amount of traffic on the roads these days, and the corresponding small number of police officers on those roads, you’ve got be to very unlucky to be “caught” for many driving infractions. Anyone who has driven in the United States and then crossed back over to this side of the border can tell the difference almost immediately. Canadian drivers are more aggressive. As another friend, an immigrant from the UK, once told me, “Canadians are really accommodating and friendly, until they get behind the wheel of a car.” Rush hours starts when school gets out, and continues into the evening in the big cities. Parents, in their desire to overload their children and themselves with far too many activities, put time pressures on themselves that outlandish – there is not time to do everything, take the kids to all of their activities, make supper, do the shopping, and hold a full-time job. Who has time to “think” about driving? It’s only a means to an end. Bullying has become a rather recent addition to headlines across this country. Have we bred a generation of bullying drivers? Bullies tend to think only of themselves, and their power over others. Bullying riders are certainly doing that – riding so fast for the shear thrill of it, not caring about what others may think of their tactics, and in scaring other drivers (and riders). You will often hear people tell you, in a world where we do not want to pollute, or to pay taxes, that they prefer to drive a larger vehicle because they can see better, and feel more protected. Larger vehicles come with a cost – higher fuel consumption (and hence more in taxes paid on that fuel) and more pollution. Could it be that by driving a larger vehicle, people feel that they can be more aggressive without the fear of being hurt? Isn’t this a form of bullying? We also need to thank the trucking industry for lobbying our governments to stop direct subsidies to the rail transport system, in the 1970s, which caused the railways to get out of short hauling goods, which in turn led to a huge increase in the number

of trucks on the road. The trucking industry conveniently overlooked the congestion, pollution, and social issues of drastically increasing the number of trucks on the road. Aggressive driving by some truckers is intimidating (think being tailgated by a semi), and causes other drivers drive faster than they normally would want to go. Politics has something to do with our aggressiveness. Little money has been put into our road systems in terms of improving the “flow” of traffic. Improving traffic flow has been ignored by those who think that “traffic calming” is more important. So instead of designing, or retrofitting roadways, with things that improve traffic flow, such as traffic lights that are co-ordinated across the city, or by installing right and left turning lanes, money is poured into subway and light rail, in the vain hope that we will give up personal vehicles for the “convenience” of public transit. Again, the more the congestion, the more the aggression. Lastly, a big thank you goes, in part, to the environmental movement. It put pressure onto all levels of government, starting in the 1970s, to reduce the number of cars on the roads. Governments used this as an excuse to stop building highways. The result was that we have more congestion and more pollution than we would have had if those highways had been built in the first place. Most riders that I see ride responsibly, taking into consideration other riders and road users. If these riders want to go fast, they know that they can take it to the track where they can ride as fast as they dare without worry of traffic fines, or of hurting others. However, there are the odd ones – the different ones – who think that they can have some fun by riding like maniacs, all the while disregarding others. These people do not ride for long – I suspect at most for two to three years before they scare themselves silly, almost die, and decide to take their levels of risk taking to another hobby. In the meantime, those of us who enjoy motorcycling for reasons other than risk-taking thrills, are left to deal with the ugly public impressions caused by these insensitive jerks. I am sure that you have your own ideas as to why we drive and ride the ways that we do. What’s your take on why Canadians drive and ride with so little disregard towards others? Should we “ride it like we stole it,” or ride it because we simply love it?

BusinessTimes

CALL TODAY

905-962-1890

Call to Advertise: 905-962-1890

125

FULL PROCESS COLOUR ONLY

Hamilton Biker’s Church will be hosted at the First Church of the Nazarene. 92 Ottawa Street North

We meet for fellowship at 6:30pm, Thursday evening in the downstairs hall.

21 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

You can choose to list one bike or five, it’s up to you how many you sell. Call Laura for complete details

905-870-8584 www.hamiltonbikerschurch.com

INCLUDES TAXES

PUT YOUR AD HERE CALL 905-962-1890

S E M I T E L C UNBEATABLE PRICING & QUALITY Y C R O T O M E TH

‘EVEN A USED TRAILER ISN’T WORTH BUYING ANYMORE” Call today to become a factory outlet

KANGAROO T

905-634-1205 • 1-85 KANGAROO • Kangaroo Trailers 3385 Mainway, Burlington

www.beltdrivebetty.com Home of Canada’s ONLY Weekly National Newspaper for Bikers “The Busted Knuckle Chronicles”

Chrome at Great Prices

Your #1 Source for Motorcycle News, Events, Contests & Rider Friendly® Businesses in Canada!

www.beltdrivebetty.com

KILBRIDE SERVICE MOTORCYCLE INC

Always Buying Used Goldwing Bikes, Parts and Surplus Inventory

www.goldwingking.com 1-855-WINGKING (946-4546)

The LargestGWK_wing-world-ad_bc-size_2011-06-29_ver2.indd and Best Selection of1 Used Harley-Davidsons 11-11-13 5:07 PM

YOUR DEALERSHIP ALTERNATIVE

• PARTS • SERVICE • ACCESSORIES • ...all years, makes and models Over 20 Years experience.

Great Quality! Great Selection! Great Prices! & Most important Great Service!

Licensed & Insured Mechanic • MTO Certified Professional Workmanship Oil Changes to Full Restorations

Start your dreams of freedom and adventure here! Drop by for a visit and experience the difference!

Manufacturer Trained in Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Harley Davidson, Ducati, Triumph and Polaris.

Join us on facebook

905-315-9746

6567 Cedar Springs Road, Kilbride backnblack@live.ca www.kilbridemotorcycle.com

1399 8th Line of Smith, Lakefield

www.usedhd.ca 1-888-292-8305

CANADIAN MADE WITH ATTENTION TO QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND EXCELLENT SERVICE YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT

• CARGO • GOOSENECK • WEDGE • EXPRESS • FLAT RIDER • • MOTORCYCLE • UTILITY • EQUIPMENT • LANDSCAPE • VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A DEALER NEAREST YOU 3739 Middle Line, Tilbury • 519-682-1200 • www.kargomax.ca

On behalf of BBCanada.com and all its members we would like to thank our veterans and military personnel for their commitment to our country. Please enjoy a night in a B&B - It’s always better the B&B way!

EventCalendar

For more information about this special invitation, please visit our FAQ.

Send to: circulation@themotorcycletimes.ca www.themotorcycletimes.ca

anadian B&Bs will be offering the night of November 11, 2013 FREE to a veteran or a member of the military. Please contact the B&B operator directly to book your stay by e-mail or telephone as online reservations are not applicable. Proper identification is required and a charge card number may be required in order to reserve a room.

GOT AN EVENT?

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 22

00 September’ 11

Jan 3-5, 2014 Motorcycle Supershow The Touring and Cruiser Halls, featuring the expanded Road Riders Marketplace, with vendors selling everything from helmets and leathers to GPS systems and sidecars. These halls are the meeting place for touring and cruiser enthusiasts, incorporating displays from clubs and associations and a Touring & Cruiser Stage with ongoing seminars, travel presentations and the MAX Awards for Riders. The main Industry Showcase Halls are found in Hall 3 and 3A, focusing on the new motorcycle models, new product unveilings, all the latest aftermarket products and gear and an unequalled representation of dealer displays. Hall 4 is the Inside Motorcycles Racing and Performance Hall, with all things related to sport bikes and off-road bikes and the people who ride or race them. Motorcycle racing and marshalling organizations, track-courses and trackday organizers, and exhibitors selling racing gear, supplies and equipment. Back for 2013 is the Vintage and Classic. Featuring the very popular ‘Century of Motorcycles’ display. Fifty hand-picked motorcycles get the red carpet treatment as they represent the evolution of the motorcycle over the past 100 years. Vintage and marque clubs, individual showbikes, and vendors specializing in antique motorcycle parts and services. Visit our Century of Motorcycles page to see a few of the bikes that will be in this spectacular display at the SUPERSHOW. DON’T MISS IT! RARE EGLI VINCENT “THE BLACK PANTHER”To Be Unveiled and On Display. Hall 5, the Chopper and Custom Bike Showcase Hall, features custom bikes from all over North America competing for a $50,000 jackpot and the top prize in the Canada Cup Championships. The Finest Showbikes in Canada and the USA will come together at SUPERSHOW to compete for the $50,000 in Cash & Awards, plus the Canada Cup! Don’t miss it! Visit the Canada Cup Page for complete details inclduing entry details.

February 21-23, 2014 Toronto Motorcycle Show “The Motorcycle Show – Toronto” is moving both the location and date of its next Toronto show to the Direct Energy Centre throughout the weekend of February 21-23, 2014. The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the biggest manufacturers show in Ontario! Enjoy a wideranging and exciting line-up of exhibitors that celebrates the motorcycle lifestyle. From the open road, to the track and to the trail, this is your chance to see the newest models from the big names, plus the latest in apparel, accessories and touring destinations - all under one roof. The Show is jam-packed with special features and events that are sure to please riders of all ages, including the kids. Free parking Friday after 5pm. Yamaha Motor Canada and Canadian Motorcycle Training Services are proud to present the Yamaha Riding Academy exclusively at the Toronto Motorcycle Show. The Academy offers a free opportunity for kids aged 6 - 12 (certain conditions apply) to take a ride on the latest Yamaha TT-R off-road motorcycle. With certified instruction, the latest motocross gear and a 15-minute riding session, your child will be safely introduced to the wonderful world of off-road riding. Participation is limited to 8 riders at a time during scheduled session hours - Children must be accompanied by parents or legal guardian with authority to sign a waiver. Children must be proficient on a two wheeled bicycle. Come down to the Toronto Motorcycle Show for our annual SHE Rides Night .FRIDAY February 21, 2014 5:00 pm until closing ONLY Free Parking Friday Night After 5PM. Ladies get in for half price after 5pm!! It will feature an entertaining evening of programming including demonstrations, celebrities and other activities and events that appeal to women riders. It’s our way of saying thanks for your contribution to the sport and we hope you enjoy your night compliments of the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC), the Canadian OffHighway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV) and their member companies.

HORIZON

Injured in a Motorcycle Crash? Accidents will happen, especially on a motorcycle. When they do, I am on your side. I am a personal injury lawyer Tim Leigh-Bell, and at my firm in Mississauga, I help victims of motorcycle accidents and their families throughout Ontario recover the compensation they need to recover and carry on with their lives.

Timothy Leigh-Bell, LL.B

barrister & solicitor

42 Queen Street South, Mississauga 905-826-3633 • timleighbell@bellnet.ca if YOU DON’T LiKE OUR MOUSTACHES WE DON’T LiKE YOUR LAWS

™

www.amsoil.com Quality is our reputation. Premium synthetic motorcycle oils, filters, fork oil, chain lube and performance products.

23 – The Motorcycle Times, November 2013

RIDE HARD. RUN COOL.

November 2013, The Motorcycle Times – 24

Kitchener Harley-Davidson® 2255 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, 519-893-0493 OR 866-803-6837 www.kitchenerharley.com

Davies Harley-Davidson®

8779 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill 905-709-1340 OR 866-977-1340 www.daviesharley.com

Jacox Harley-Davidson® 2815 Argentia Road, Mississauga 905-858-0966 www.jacoxharley.com

Mackie Harley-Davidson®

880 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa 905-434-6550 OR 800-668-5828 www.mackieharleydavidson.com

Rocky’s Harley-Davidson®

900 Wilton Grove Road, London 519-438-1450 OR 866-438-1450 www.rockys-harley.com

Barrie Harley-Davidson® 311 Bryne Drive, Barrie 728-5322 OR 888-743-1903 www.barriehd.com

Clare’s Harley-Davidson® of Niagara

590 York Rd, Niagara on the Lake 905-684-4647 OR 866-979-7403 www.claresharleydavidson.com