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Forum: Canada Yesterday, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 780
Posted By Commuter Boy
It's a period mod, shouldn't be a problem as long...

It's a period mod, shouldn't be a problem as long as it's disclosed in advance. If they have a problem with it they will not allow it, then you bury them with the paperwork you have prepared, and...
Forum: Canada 05-18-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,207
Posted By Commuter Boy
Have a great trip! Don't hesitate to shout...

Have a great trip!

Don't hesitate to shout out on the Canada sub forum if you run into problems, or if you get laid up for a day or two because of sub-optimal riding weather. There's usually a...
Forum: Canada 05-18-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 780
Posted By Commuter Boy
ICBC does not discriminate against the type of...

ICBC does not discriminate against the type of bike, only by cc.

FWIW, while it's public insurance, it isn't anything like "Facility" insurance in Ontario. It's a great system on average, which...
Forum: Canada 05-16-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By Commuter Boy
I've done worth with one of their former exec's. ...

I've done worth with one of their former exec's. That might not be the best reference out there :lol3

They had a booth at Whistler this winter to show off the ski goggles. Neato stuff. A...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,065
Posted By Commuter Boy
Bet it's cheap to vinyl wrap that puppy. You...

Bet it's cheap to vinyl wrap that puppy. You could have a new colour every spring for peanuts if you got the pattern figured out.
Forum: Equipment 05-11-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By Commuter Boy
Retailer in Vancouver advised they have gone...

Retailer in Vancouver advised they have gone bankrupt.
Forum: Equipment 05-11-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By Commuter Boy
Just picked up some Triumph Falcon gloves, nice...

Just picked up some Triumph Falcon gloves, nice perf. gloves, some armor, and flow air very well.
Forum: Canada 05-09-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Commuter Boy
ICBC, the mandatory insurance/registration...

ICBC, the mandatory insurance/registration provincial crown corp. does them through a third party provider. You'll need the VIN
...
Forum: Canada 05-07-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 674
Posted By Commuter Boy
Not a problem. You can really eat a lot of miles...

Not a problem. You can really eat a lot of miles fast on the lower portion, especially with the long days available in the summer.

You will NOT likely be able to keep that sort of pace up...
Forum: Canada 04-26-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By Commuter Boy
Makes my one day ambles from Fort Nelson to...

Makes my one day ambles from Fort Nelson to Burnaby seem like a stroll in the park. I'm sure I'd do better if I had a fuel cell to work with, those pesky gas stops really cut into my saddle time.
Forum: Canada 04-22-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,104
Posted By Commuter Boy
There's that, yeah. RCMP were aware that a...

There's that, yeah. RCMP were aware that a large, sweating, wild eyed dude was swinging furniture around and blocking the door just before they showed up. If I was in an airport in a foreign...
Forum: Canada 04-20-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,153
Posted By Commuter Boy
You need to go back again and read what was...

You need to go back again and read what was posted. Canada is not like the US, which is real heavy on rules and regulations. Up here police and customs have huge personal discretion as to how they...
Forum: Canada 04-18-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,153
Posted By Commuter Boy
Do a search, it's been covered. The practical...

Do a search, it's been covered. The practical answer is no.

But in a nutshell, a handgun is a Restricted Weapon in Canada, so you also need an Authorization to Transport ("ATT") application form...
Forum: Canada 04-14-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,104
Posted By Commuter Boy
Oddly enough, coroners in BC aren't required to...

Oddly enough, coroners in BC aren't required to have a medical background either.
Forum: Canada 04-05-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By Commuter Boy
Glad to hear you're on the mend.

Glad to hear you're on the mend.
Forum: Canada 03-12-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,207
Posted By Commuter Boy
Yes, there are, in theory, but practically,...

Yes, there are, in theory, but practically, probably not possible to jump through all the hoops to do so for a restricted weapon (i.e. handgun). And no guarantees the guy at the border will allow it...
Forum: Equipment 03-11-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,247
Posted By Commuter Boy
Guy I ride with has two ziplock bags. One has a...

Guy I ride with has two ziplock bags. One has a dry facecloth, the other he puts in a mildly soapy, wet facecloth. Swaps them out evey morning. Works brilliantly.

Take wet cloth out, drape it...
Forum: Canada 03-10-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,902
Posted By Commuter Boy
Have the police hold the phone as evidence until...

Have the police hold the phone as evidence until you deal with the charge. Not too unreasonable, related to the offence, and no bullshit with destroying property without a conviction.
Forum: Canada 03-10-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,207
Posted By Commuter Boy
Yup, depending on the condition of pavement. I...

Yup, depending on the condition of pavement. I took some friends from the US through the Duffy on a, ahem, spirited ride to Lillooet and back. One of the guys pulled in at Pemberton with a big ole...
Forum: The Garage 03-05-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 753
Posted By Commuter Boy
It's true. While the plural of anecdote isn't...

It's true. While the plural of anecdote isn't data, I've done it on three vehicles with stock with stock wiring harnesses so far, including a MK3 VW which has a notorious weak point in the headlight...
Forum: The Garage 03-04-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 753
Posted By Commuter Boy
http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html ...

http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html

I've been using these for a while now. Not crazy bright bulb that needs a new relay harness or makes you a heatscore, but an improvement nonetheless.
Forum: Canada 03-04-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By Commuter Boy
I'm currently using the T-Mobile pay by the day...

I'm currently using the T-Mobile pay by the day package. Lets you access data and make calls on an unlimited basis, but only for the days you switch on. Works great with an unlocked Rogers phone.
Forum: Canada 02-24-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,207
Posted By Commuter Boy
You just have to be prepared to hunker down for a...

You just have to be prepared to hunker down for a day or two till a weather system blows past. Crossing high mountain passes will be chilly even in summer.

I can assure you though, you won't have...
Forum: The Garage 01-18-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,786
Posted By Commuter Boy
If it's a 2004 Disco 2, instead of a 2004 Disco 3...

If it's a 2004 Disco 2, instead of a 2004 Disco 3 (Wikipedia has both of them available as 2004's) then you could import a JDM/euro front clip with the Td5 diesel or possibly a whole vehicle from...
Forum: Canada 01-17-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,462
Posted By Commuter Boy
Finally, you're starting to get it. The real...

Finally, you're starting to get it. The real value of Idle No More is that at last the grassroots of the First Nations have had enough. Enough with their Chiefs, enough with the Federal government...
Forum: Canada 01-14-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,462
Posted By Commuter Boy
If he's anything like his old man I'd be all for...

If he's anything like his old man I'd be all for it. PET was all set to abolish the Indian Act back in the 70's and let them loose in Canadian society with no other subsidies than what was agreed to...
Forum: Equipment 12-31-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By Commuter Boy
+1 on Westcomb. Great gear, good people. All...

+1 on Westcomb. Great gear, good people. All made in North America as well, no outsourcing, thus the slightly higher price.
Forum: Canada 11-09-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,374
Posted By Commuter Boy
Telus was a CDMA carrier, not GSM (well, up until...

Telus was a CDMA carrier, not GSM (well, up until they went LTE this year anyway). CDMA phones aren't easily unlockable by third parties. If that's what you have, you need to go to the carrier...
Forum: Canada 11-05-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,884
Posted By Commuter Boy
Winter Carvings for the Golf. A step up from the...

Winter Carvings for the Golf. A step up from the General Altimax's I had, which are a knockoff of a previous gen Gisvald (sp?) tire.

I had the prior gen Michelins Arctic Alpins as well, and have...
Forum: Canada 11-04-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,884
Posted By Commuter Boy
Check Crappy Tire, they're getting more and more...

Check Crappy Tire, they're getting more and more competitive with US pricing. I just bought a set of Pirelli winter tires for the Golf and they were within $10 of US.

Costco also does well on...
Forum: Canada 10-11-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,640
Posted By Commuter Boy
Cut the guy some slack, he was probably in awe...

Cut the guy some slack, he was probably in awe after driving through the beautiful landscape of Ontario's industrial crown jewel :lol3
Forum: Canada 10-10-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,640
Posted By Commuter Boy
Maybe. But judges do run into the same cops over...

Maybe. But judges do run into the same cops over and over, and get to know who's an asshole and who's not. And that means things can go very poorly for them if they get enough people tying up the...
Forum: Canada 10-09-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,640
Posted By Commuter Boy
If you had a cage he would likely have made you...

If you had a cage he would likely have made you back over it yourself to destroy it, then given you the ticket.

It's a zero tolerance policy, has been for decades.
Forum: Canada 10-06-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,213
Posted By Commuter Boy
So the letter of the law in BC will still be no...

So the letter of the law in BC will still be no standing on the pegs while riding then?
Forum: Canada 10-02-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By Commuter Boy
You think so? Get any professional advice on...

You think so? Get any professional advice on that did you :ear
Forum: Canada 09-26-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,658
Posted By Commuter Boy
Corporate mechanic for hire. I get brought...

Corporate mechanic for hire.

I get brought in when an organization is underperforming or dying, figure out what's wrong, and if it's fixable, make some recommendations, and if it's not, figure...
Forum: Canada 09-22-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By Commuter Boy
Play the weather by ear and be prepared to hunker...

Play the weather by ear and be prepared to hunker down for a morning until things warm up.

Weather forecasts look ok for this week, cold and clear in the evenings, sunny and warm in the days.
Forum: Canada 09-16-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By Commuter Boy
:huh They've stored mine in the past no...

:huh They've stored mine in the past no problem.
Forum: Canada 09-15-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By Commuter Boy
BBy Kawi is the best for what you asked. No...

BBy Kawi is the best for what you asked. No need for most of us to repeat it.
Forum: Canada 09-14-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,162
Posted By Commuter Boy
HOV 25% discount is for carpool groups of two or...

HOV 25% discount is for carpool groups of two or more people registered in advance, discount only available during peak hours.
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