TLDR; best place to store bikes in Ottawa.

Heated, they do prep in and out, I just want to drop it off in October and pick it up April. No fuss. I am not too worried about cost, as long as it's within reason. TIA.

Last season I stored my learner 125cbr in my garage, did all the work myself and had it on a battery tender all winter.

I don't care for the headache of doing it on a brand new 450nk and would like the extra garage space as I'm looking snowmobiles.

I've looked online and am familiar with the options, so now I'm asking real people for opinions or experiences :)

Coming from outside of town for a show at the 27 club this week. Any tips for parking my bike downtown? Is there any "safe" place to park for the evening?

I took my bike to work and got a screw in my rear tire. It’s a tube type so I can’t just plug it. So is there anyone that can come to where my bike is to fix it or am I SOL?

We are having out Grand Opening this Saturday May 31st. If you are in the area swing by for a hotdog and a drink. We are prize draws for some killer gear and accessories. Rain or Shine. We will have some killer bikes and tents/shop room in case of rain 🤞

Hi everyone, newbie here. I'm looking for used but great condition leather jacket (Alpinestars/Dainese). I'm having hard time to find something to fit me. I'm 6'4 220lbs roughly. If anyone could give me pointers or trying to sell let me know. Ottawa valley only .

Thank you for your time.

Press release issued around 20 minutes ago by Ottawa OPP

33-year-old Blake Godfrey faces scores of charges, including dangerous operation, flight from officer, stunt driving and unsafe vehicle.

Hi all!

Purchased a used bike, but having a hard time find a decent place to do a safety inspection.

I searched the group and didn't find any recent posts on the subject.

Anybody got any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I'm moving to Ottawa from New-Brunswick for work and I've found a place to stay but it has outdoor parking. Now I'm just wondering if people keep their motorcycle outside during the summer/riding season? In Moncton I have to keep it indoors because of theft.

So motorcycle owners that don't have a parking garage, where do you keep your bike? Is motorcycle theft bad in Ottawa?

Thanks!

I need a new helmet because mine is garbage now but I don’t know where to get properly fitted for one. I just grabbed the one I have now to get the course done and kept using it but I’m pretty sure it’s too big so I’d like to know what my actual size is. And I don’t know what my head shape is either.

So is there anywhere that’s good at fitting helmets? I’m looking for a dual sport helmet if that makes any difference.

I bought tires online and am having a hard time finding a shop to install them for me.

Can anyone recommend a place I can take my bike in ?

Every place I called says - they either want me to bring wheels in ( which I don't have space or stands to be able to do that) or they refused it all together stating " store policy we only install tires purchased through us "

I'll even take a handy man who is knowledgeable that can do it - doesn't need to be a shop.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

So my friend moved to Ottawa, Ontario for work reasons. He held a full M license in Manitoba for 1.5 years before the move.

On license exchange in Ontario he got full G but his M was downgraded to M2.

Needless to say it's a frustrating situation.

Now he has to wait the regular 22 months for M test again in Ontario OR do the M1-M2 exit course to shorten the wait time to 18 months - even though he has M2 (and prior M already). Either way he has to pay plus massive insurance increases because he's back at M2 again.

Is there any way out of this situation?

Or suck it up and live with the rot in the system?

Thanks for any helpful suggestions/comments.

Buying a used 2012 cbr 250 this week, insurance won’t give me a quote until I take the msf course in May. I have the course booked, I have the m1 and everything ready for the course, I am just trying to get an idea of what the insurance will be like

Any help would be appreciated! :)

22 years ago I shipped my VFR from Ottawa to Kelowna. Was able to ride the west coast without having squared my tires off on the pararies.

Now trying to find another shipping company for Ottawa to Calgary for my CBF1000. Allied shipped before but now says they only do ship if the bike is part of a household.

Anyone shipped recently? Which mover? I tried the google-search and didn't find anyone either based in canada or was still shipping. The only solid option I saw was Air Canada or Westjet, which would be cool, but at $1500 that's nasty.

I would like to rent a motorcycle to take an M2 exit course, and can't find any business in Ottawa that will rent a bike for a few days. Any suggestions?

2017 Suzuki vstrom 650; Looking for a cheaper price, I know Motorsports world on Merivale does that. but they are asking 150$ + tax. any idea?

I've been riding dual sports for 10 years now and purchased my first Street bike last spring and rode it all summer (2024). I'd like to get to know the limits of this bike and explore limit braking and cornering at speed.

I'm looking for an advanced riding course or entry-level track course. I've done a handful of track days in a car but never a bike.

So far I've found the BMW Clubs ART course which looks right up my alley, are there any similar courses available?

Ideally I'd like the opportunity to use a rental bike as well since Im in the middle of fairing repair on my '93VFR and I don't want to ruin it immediately, but I'm aware that may not be possible.

Thanks for any information on other opportunities.

TLDR; what do you do to protect the bike over the winter, parked in a garage that isn't climate controlled?

What steps do you take? I've read online about filling the tank and removing the battery, covering it... What else could/should I do? It will be parked in the same garage as our cars so at least one of the garage doors will be opening/closing daily.

Thanks 🫡

Thank you to the 2 sporty bike riders who dressed up as a frog and a bunny in onesies and helmets skins today. I was too slow with the camera but you made my day!!

Hello everyone, As the title mentioned I’m interested in buying a starter bike from Honda or Yamaha ex some like dual purpose bikes just for the fact that they have more power than Honda grom or so.

Is there is a place to order a new bike from the dealer or so in Ottawa or Gatineau area. Willing to look further too.

Thank you all for the suggestions!

Hi folks, I have a BMW 310GS, looking to get a center stand installed(I have all the parts).

Any good recommendation in Ottawa areas for this type of job? Rather than getting charge for $200 to get it done in dealership? 😂

Potential maintenance such as oil change also needed as well in the future if possible.

Any help is appreciated!

Hello, I’ve been looking for m1 exit courses for the last two months in Ottawa or nearby, however they always seem to be fully booked, when are they usually not so booked up? As I want to ask about when would be the best time for me to do my m1 written test, in collaboration with when I should book the M1 exit test?

Have my M2 exit course next week. I am a fairly confident rider I have about 10k km worth of riding under my belt. Just reviewing some stuff and trying to break bad habits, mainly shifting into neutral when waiting at a stop, speeding, and not accelerating or entering a highway curve too fast.

My question is the course the same as the M1 exit? You have a group of people, take a whole day to learn and then at the end you get tested? Obviously, the test would be on the road and not in a parking lot but is the concept the same? Is it a guaranteed pass with them? I assume this will not be like the M1 exit? They expect you to know how to ride confidently and they are there just to polish up your riding and make sure you can pass? Has anyone failed with them?

TIA!

I got a ninja 650, just got into riding! Anyone wanna go riding? Preferably those that got a sport bike as well, so we can keep up with each other.

Has anyone experienced radiator damage from road debris? Common?

Didn't install the radiator guard because didn't wanna reduce the air cooling of it.