Get More Out of Your Ride.
We're not going to tell you that you should wear hearing protection when riding your motorcycle. If you're reading this article, you've probably thought about it or better yet, already use some type of ear plug. In this Chance Moto write up, we'll look at 4 options designed to protect your hearing while riding. Option... Continue Reading →
Allow us to introduce to you, the "squid". Not the cephalopod, octopus-looking sea creature, but rather the motorcycle-riding "squirrely kid". Perhaps best defined by Urban Dictionary, the squid is a common sighting in most urban jungles, exhibiting behaviours that are often dangerous to both themselves and to those around them. Our hope in publishing... Continue Reading →
You finally made the decision. You're going to start riding motorcycles and all you can think about is what the feeling will be like to dawn your gear and get out on the open road. But before you do that, there's a very important question you should ponder: "which bike should I buy?" Sorry to... Continue Reading →
In 1980, the average motorcycle had a handful of sensors. Today, it's commonplace to find over 20 sensors on a bike. Since fuel injection, motorcycles have been adopting new technologies to increase safety, improve performance and offer new features. The advantages and appeal of features like ABS, Lean-Angle Sensing Traction Control, Wheelie Control and even Tire... Continue Reading →
The word "motorcycle" is an abbreviated way of saying "motorized bicycle", which is to say that motorcycles are an evolution of the humble pedal bike. From a genialogy perspective, somewhere around 1894, motorized bicycles went into production and a new industry was born. Look around today: the age of electric, ecological, battery-powered-everything and you may... Continue Reading →
We occasionally hear riders in the GTA complain that "there are no good roads around Toronto". This couldn't be farther from the truth (especially if you've read our 4 great loops near Toronto article). The subject today is a short, 180km loop that can be done in 3 hours (or extended to 5 hours), departing... Continue Reading →
Guest contributor Frank Maloney (aka. "The Professor", aka "The Navigator") brings us 4 great motorcycle loops that can be done individually or combined as a full day ride from anywhere around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Eastern Kawarthas Loop (206 kms, ~3 hours + stops) Google Maps Link here Starting from Buckhorn, make your way... Continue Reading →
In this Chance Moto DIY, we'll be adding some (much needed) protection to the 1290 Super Duke's tank with some clear 3M protective film. *Note that you can also use this method for other parts of the bike such as the headlight. Because one tends to sit "in" the 1290 Super Duke, the tank is... Continue Reading →
It's no secret, riders pay attention to the wear marks on their rear tires. If you've ever been to a bike meet, people will often walk around, sizing each-other up based on what's come to be referred to as "chicken strips" or more commonly, the amount of unused rubber on the edges of the tire.... Continue Reading →
