Insurance

Let me start by saying, DO NOT INSURE WITH CIB BROKERS!!

That being said allow me to explain.

It started with me needing insurance this season because the TD insurance I set up in October was really Fing expensive. After looking around for companies at the Toronto Motorcycle Show I decided to go with Jevco. Knowing nothing of insurance and insurance brokers I called Jevco to get set up. They were surprised I had called them directly, apparently they 'don't deal directly with the public.' They informed me I needed to call a broker from the broker list. So I did, and there I found CIB Canadian Insurance Brokers.
I called and gave them my basic personal info and they said they would contact me soon. A few days went by when someone finally called. Her name was J Seymour. She was not very personable on the phone. She sounded very sad and sorta run down, none the less I didn't heed the warning signs of potentially horrible service and gave her my basic bike info. I must have waited 4 days or so for her call before I called her and left her a message inquiring about how the insurance process was going. A few days later she called me with the quote and said if I wanted to continue the process to email her the bike VIN. Obviously I wanted insurance! How could she miss that fact?! I had made my intentions about getting insurance VERY clear from the beginning. I mean, so obviously clear that you'd have to be a complete moron to not understand that. None the less, she said that anyway. Later that night I emailed her the stuff she needed and the process officially started. I'm my email I had made it clear that I needed to be informed when I would have to make the first payment, because not all my money was in one account. Another few days pass and she finally emails me the paperwork. I looked through it and found several mistakes and written in information when everything else was typed up. I emailed her back informing her that there were several mistakes including my license class and birthday. She said it was fine and to write in the corrections. By now I definitely should have jumped ship...... I'll continue this soon....



Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

My new CBR logo!

I was just chilling at work one day thinking about my helmet design, when I decided that I wanted a CBR 125 logo on it, but not Honda's. I wanted something simple and cool, with sharp lines and that was modeled off the 125. Once I figured out I wanted all that it was relatively easy to come up with a basic design.
I came up with this in about 5 minutes using paint.








After showing my buddy and girlfriend (who's 100x more creative than I am) I decided I needed someone who knew what they were doing to make this look the way I want it. From there I contacted a freelance designer on Odesk.com and told him what I wanted. I got this.









From there I consulted my buddy and girlfriend again and got two mixed opinions. One wanted 4 the other 2. Me? I just wanted something cool I could make stickers out of!
After the comments my creative girlfriend sketches up this.









I sent that to the designer and got this.









I picked number 2 then let my girl go to work! And this is the final out come!







Pretty sweet eh?!
Well I think so! I'll probably make stickers and give them away to anyone who'll take them. I'll also add this to my helmet design I'm working on.
If you look close, you can see the C B R with it. Ether that or Tron...
That's it! That's all the updates for now!


Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

Just messin' about

I was playing around with an app, Sketch me, or something and thought that some of these came out pretty cool. I thought, 'hey I'll post these for no one to see!' lol
Here you go! Enjoy!









These are pictures of my bike, car and buddy's car.
I have more in my Picasa web album on the left.

Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

Motorcycle Show!

I went to the international motorcycle show the other day in Toronto for the first time. I didn't know what to expect. I've been to the auto show every year and was thinking maybe it'll be like that, but it wasn't. It was unique to the motorcycle culture and not like the auto show at all. The show was awesome! There were bikes EVERY WHERE. Most were for sale and the rest were either custom builds or vintage bikes. There was gear for sale throughout the whole show and I managed to pick up a helmet, jacket and gloves. I got an icon black mat helmet, Tecknic jacket and Black Ash gloves. I spent a little over $300 for everything. Which I felt wasn't bad... I didn't have to pay to get in either! My girlfriends sister's boyfriend hooked me up with a pass. He and his crew were showing off some of their builds. They stunt locally and have a shop out of Mississauga. My jacket has snaps on the arms to make it tighter, vents and armour throughout and a removable liner inside. My helmet has a removable washable liner and removable shield. My gloves...they're gloves... I've attached photos of some bikes I saw, my gear and a stunt bike. There's a link to Stunters Inc site in the side bar as well.























There are more pics in my web album in the left.


Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

I See the Light!

Wow, it's been awhile! (not like anyone is reading anyway...)

Yesterday I FINALLY received my LED lights in the mail! They look exactly as they should and I can't wait to install them and see how they look in the new season!
Basic updates, I missed the first bike show in December, stupid exams! But I'm going to go to the one in January and hopefully pick up some gear! Haven't spent much time on the forums or with Kenna due to the crazy work sked. Anyway, here are some picks of the lights!








Until next time,'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

My Buddy's new HD!

Last night I went on a little adventure with my friend Adrian (link to his site is on the left <--) to pick up his sweet sweet new (used) 2007 Harley Sportster! What sweet bike! Here's a clip of the bike being loaded and some photos!

Click here to view the video I made with iMovie of the HD on my iPhone


Pretty slick eh?!


Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

Winter time!

It's been a few days since I finally got around to winterizing KiKi. But I thought I'd at least mention it.
It was simple, and sad. I took the back seat off to get at the single bolt holding the main seat on. From there all I had to do was left and pull back to get the main seat out. Once the seat was off taking the battery cover and battery out was very simple. And of course right before I did all this I add fuel stabilizer and ran the engine for a few minutes. I covered the exhaust to prevent things from moving in. Then reinstalled the seats and covered her up. I still have to decide if I'm going to try and raise her tires off the ground or just slide something under then or mover her a bit every week to prevent flat spots. We'll see... Here are a few pictures, sorry for the bad light, it was dark out by the time I got around to working on the bike.

This winter my updates will be few and far apart, but I'll post new things I get, gear and stuff for Kenna etc.

Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

Wind

I've heard I'd have to watch out  on the highway for wind when passing trucks, but I didn't think it would be a problem in the city with no trucks around! The other day I was riding to work, it was something stupid cold! and windy! As I would pass by side streets I'd get a strong cross wind that I've never felt it before. Being a cager for so long the only time I'd feel the wind take the car was at high speeds, never in the city. But wow! Do you end up riding with a slight lean that you have to constantly correct!
It wasn't hard, more unexpected. It was an interesting feeling. It just reinforced the notion that as a motorcyclist you're really as close to nature on a motor vehicle as possible! It's a great feeling and I can't wait till next year!

Until next time, 
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'