Dustin Woods, Author at Canada Moto Guide

Opinion: Back in the saddle

Dustin Woods — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:03:42 +0000

As you may recall, I’ve been working on getting my 1984 Yamaha Maxim 750 back on the road for as long as I’ve been writing for Canada Moto Guide. Well, it finally happened. Sort of. Shortly after getting my motorcycle license, a friend of mine told me his dad had an old motorcycle he probably wouldn’t mind getting rid of for cheap. He hadn’t ridden it in years, and he could use the extra garage…

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Opinion: Pothole problems

Dustin Woods — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:35:09 +0000

Potholes can cause extensive and expensive damage to cars and SUVs but hitting one on a motorcycle could have much higher and more dire consequences. As the temperature rises and dips, groundwater freezes and thaws which causes asphalt to expand and disintegrate. Giant, gaping craters big enough to swallow a semi whole lie in wait, ready to rip your tires to pieces and smash your suspension to…

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Opinion: Brighter days

Dustin Woods — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:00:22 +0000

Rodent weather prognosticators Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam may not have been in agreement on how much longer this winter will last, but we’re closer to the end of it than the beginning. There will no doubt be a few big storms yet, but the days are slowly getting longer which provides some much-needed hope that spring may indeed be waiting around the corner. The temperature jumped into…

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Opinion: Virtual reality

Dustin Woods — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:57:50 +0000

Those who live on Vancouver Island are quick to point out that they can ride all year long (thanks for rubbing it in), but the rest of us who can’t or won’t are likely chomping at the bit waiting for spring to arrive. Motorcycle shows typically provide a glimmer of hope this time of year, but most, if not all have been delayed then cancelled for obvious reasons. Many people have taken on new…

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2022 Indian FTR R Carbon Review

Dustin Woods — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:34:59 +0000

The 2022 Indian FTR R Carbon immediately captures your attention the moment you lay your eyes on it. Once in the saddle, it demands it. The FTR lineup’s top dog has been tweaked and tuned for road-going duty but remains a raw, primal beast that is captivating to look at and invigorating to ride. This was once the calling card of the Ducati Monster. The new 2021 Ducati Monster is undoubtedly…

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Opinion: The e-bike saga continues

Dustin Woods — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:56:05 +0000

Back in June, I ranted on and on (and on) about my utter contempt for e-bikes. Not the bikes, themselves, of course, but the poor behaviour of many who ride them. Again, I’m not referring to accessibility scooters, bicycles with an electric-assist, or those step-on scooters. I’m talking about the battery-powered bikes that resemble motorcycles or full-sized scooters. They wreak havoc on streets…

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Opinion: Passing the time

Dustin Woods — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:09:33 +0000

Well, it’s officially winter. Like many of you I’m sure, I held off on putting my motorcycles away for as long as possible in hopes of one or two nice days where a ride might be possible. But as sure as death and taxes, that first snowfall was promptly followed by plows liberally spreading salt with reckless abandon. Not only does it reduce traction on cold pavement, but I don’t want it getting up…

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Special Feature: Along for the ride

Dustin Woods — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:09:12 +0000

Harvey Seel is something of a celebrity in these parts. Chauffeured around the city by his personal driver, complete strangers stop in their tracks to yell his name in hopes of catching his attention, or better yet, a photo to show their friends. Adults smile and children cheer with glee at his very appearance. He isn’t a professional athlete, a famous singer, or a Hollywood actor. In fact, he’…

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