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Another Canadian looking to get going with some needed upgrades, and since I have the time.... 23,000kms on OEM parts, I would say it's time to dress the bike up a bit. But $45 usd shipping to Canada plus the exchange rate right now. I better start shopping around.

I did this mod over winter...had the bike out for a scoot last sunday. No issues. Straight swap. Nothing bad to say about them. Need more seat time to give a proper "review", but so far so good.

I think I like it, but I'm not sure.... Wheels look good!

Dealer offered $4600, and he will list for $8000....sell private!

My oil plug was stripped on my '15. I ordered a new pan from the dealer and it came with the side hole.

So I have been looking for a camera for my bike and switches easily over to car dash cam Choice is good, but sometimes, like now, there are too many choices. GoPro, Halo, Contour and so on and so on... Anyone have a lead on any good sites to help pick out a camera for a beginner?

All kinds of money can be thrown at anything to make it a better touring machine. People have ridden a lot farther then most, with next to nothing done to their bikes. Suspension and luggage. Start there!

Planning on: Toronto to Seattle through the US. Up to BC and back to Toronto via western Canada. Something like 8500kms round trip. Looking at two weeks, leaving Canada long weekend. No camping to cut down on weight, but then my costs go up, which I will deal with.

Those look like they would be better on a WRF then a FJ. Hate to hit my shin on those....yeeeeoooowch!

I have used his service. See the locked thread about a ECU toronto flash.

I'll be ordering my Adventure pegs in a couple of weeks. Pricey, but I like the piece of mind that OEM parts sometimes give. As far as I can tell, they will work on my '15...I hope anyways!

Hey there, I have used Kriega on the Bonneville without issue. I have also used Kriega on the FJ without issue. I have since switched over to Mosko Moto and haven't had the need to look anywhere else. For a tail pack, I am using a 25l top duffle. They also have bigger bags that are end folders. I did a quick write up and posted here, so you can see the 25l on the bike.

I haven't been in that area for years. But I think I did see a restaurant on Google on one of the corners. See whomever there.

As long as I don't get called in to work (which I will find out Thurs) I will be there.

So, I just rode from Toronto to Mt Rushmore and back using Moskmoto's 35l panniers and 25l duffle tailbag. These bags are awesome! Got wet outside, stayed dry inside. Quality construction. The side bags held my camping gear, while the 25l held clothes, toiletries and the odd leftover beer with plenty of space. Bags were solid with no slaps or getting loose as we hit some terrible roads. Going from memory, but I believe I used a Kappa KLR2122 frame system to mount the bags to the bike. So I would recommend looking at this luggage.

Hey Gang, Just a quick FYI: I heard the rumours, so I called the OPP and confirmed on the MTO site... Motorcycles ARE allowed in the HOV lanes regardless of the number of people. So single riders are good to pass all the cages stuck in a traffic jam. I don't have the link right now, but you can confirm for yourself on the MTO website. Happy motoring!

FWIW: I used Kappa 2122klr racks to mount my Moskomoto 35l bags. No cutting etc involved. Pics will be up soon...

So... I finally bit the expensive bullet and did the Ohlins upgrade. Full front and YA 534 rear. I had it done through Accelerated Technologies in Buckhorn. Great little shop, great people, and quality work. Would not hesitate to recommend. John took the time to explain what and how the adjusters work, set sag...top notch. The bike itself feels SO much better. Nose dive is gone. No more skittish handling going around bumpy corners, no more tailbone jarring hits when you get on Hamilton roads... If you're on the fence, do it! Try a bike with BOTH ends done, and that should be all you need to do your bike.

Ask 25 different riders which is the best road, you will most likely get 25 different answers. The more choices that are thrown out, the more confusing it gets. Usually to the point of people dropping out due to lack of organization, and they can no longer follow the latest offered time/date/place. So, not to hijack or anything, but why don't we agree to have the first meet up Saturday July 27 (as per orig post) starting in Orangeville at 10:00 at Trafalger and 124 per Rob's idea. Second date of August 24 stands. I know we all have lives and holidays and it looks like the summer is FINALLY here, so if we can make it, great. If not, then wait until the 24 in august or a sat in sept or oct. Just my $0.02

So, I had been researching suspension upgrades for a while now, and someone directed me to Accelereated Tech on another thread (Was it you Windosr?) in the Canada section. I talked to a dealer in BC, who was happy to sell me some gear, but wouldn't give, or had very basic answers to my questions and concerns. Not confidence inspiring at all. So I tried John at AT. Many emails later, and a hour long phone conversation, and several weeks go by and I booked my bike in for a complete Ohlins package. Full new kit in the front, and a YA 534 rear. Even though I was late getting there, I was met with smiles and got straight to work. Bike measurements, (sag) some questions about what I'm looking for, kind of riding I do, passenger and then the bike was torn apart. Clean shop, friendly people, nice quiet country setting... The whole process wasn't cheap by any means, but now I understand when people say "the oem bike feels skittish and now it feels planted/ it rides in rails", and I have to agree. So, a thumbs up to the Accelerated Technologies crew and would recommend without hesitation.

I never understood why people cover up the licence plates in pics... Looks like fun though.

I'm in, But not near the airport. I work around there...don't want a day off to remind me that I'll have to go back in a day or two lol. July 27 / August 24 works in that order. August 10/11 is probably out all together.

I have/use the Ermax sport screen in black. I'm 5'10" and on trips, I go between middle and tall settings. Going to work it's on low, or medium. Looks great. I would need to ride a full size to compare it to others for protection. But like someone else said, the bigger the screen, the uglier it becomes.

Good write up. Thanks for putting this up.

Hey Tex, That was done just to show how they can be mounted. And I agree, if I were to be leaving on a trip today, I would have the level out making sure they were exactly even