Stories about motorcycles with a Canadian perspective
Chasing Rally Dreams - Part II
Words by: Mike BuehlerPhoto's by: Mike BuehlerSo now my bike was on Trevor’s truck and I’d yet to see it actually running, we figured the fuel pump was acting up from sitting for two years: I had confidence. Trevor was going ship it to a shop in San Marcos, California where Don Retundo would pick it up to take to Nevada. I was flying down to Las Vegas on April 13th to meet it for Rally
Chasing Rally Dreams - Part 1
Sat, Jul 17 2010 07:41
| Adventure, Newfoundland, Mike Buehler
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Words by: Mike BuehlerPhoto's by: Mike BuehlerWhere does it all begin? Where do our dreams start? I’m not sure about mine, maybe it was when I bought my new bike, June 2006? It was the first bike I’d had since 1998 and the first offroad bike I’d ever owned.Off road roaming adventures were calling out to me; my best buddy’s influence talking from as early as ’97 when he bought his BMW F650
Product Review: Tirox Chain Cleaner
I've had a can of Tirox cleaner on the shelf in the garage for a little while now, just waiting until I had a little time to break it out for a test. My chain was good and dirty so this would surely be a true test of the cleaning power of Tirox. Unfortunately I didn't think to take a "before" picture - but trust me... it was really, really dirty! Tirox - it's pronounced "Tie-Rox" by the way,
Allan's Off-Road Riding Tips - Riding Position
Written by: Allan LPhotos by: Jen AllanAbout the Author: Allan has worked as an instructor/guide for Trail Tours and Dirt Bike School in the Ganaraska Forest for the last 12 years and has introduced more than 5000 people to the sport. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and lives in Peterborough Ontario.Off-Road Riding Tips - Riding PositionWhen people get hurt riding a dirt bike it is usually
Sneak Peek - New Husqvarna 450
We've gotten a bunch of sneak peek pictures from Husqvarna of an all new 450!According to Husqvarna they've been hard at work on an all new 450 that will combine a technically advanced motor with an all new chasis.The photos were taken during a test at Crossodromo Malpensa (VA - Italy) where Husqvarna's tester Andrea Bartolini and our official Husqvarna rider, Alex Salvini have been working with our
Book Review: The Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide 2010/2011 Edition
A new book has just arrived at Canadian Motorcycle Rider headquarters! It's a comprehensive vintage motorcycle guide in handy pocket-sized form. Compiled by the Vintage Japanese and European Motorcycle Club it's a convenient reference from Whitehorse Press that any vintage motorcycle enthusiast would appreciate.Think of it as the little black book for vintage motorcycles. Now, it's a little more
First ride - 2010 Can-Am Sypder
Fri, Feb 26 2010 04:52
| Can-Am, Test Ride, Newfoundland
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My first ride - 2010 Can-Am SypderWritten by: Dean ParsonsPhotos by: Dean ParsonsWith all of the recent snowfall and winter storms we've had lately, luckily, today started with a welcomed glimmer of hope. The forecast predicted a partly sunny sky with temperatures just above freezing. I also had a couple hours off in the afternoon.(A quick stop along the roadside of First Pond (snow and ice covered)
