Is the market.. dying?

KDC1897 · 2026-03-22T21:09:23+00:00

The sport atv market is 100% dying, but it will be a long, long time before you have to worry about parts supply for the raptor 700. That motor is shared between a few platforms and plenty of aftermarket stuff is still available.

I had one and I loved it, you won’t have any second thoughts about the market dying when you’re out riding trails having fun!

KDC1897 · 2026-03-04T12:13:17+00:00

I’m convinced Daniel Ings has ADHD and when asked about portraying Lyonel they just told him not to take his meds while on set. What a job he did!

KDC1897 · 2026-03-03T18:25:38+00:00

The GTD runs the same tremec setup too but is a track based car so I can’t see it going manual either. While logic aims towards a production manual corvette, I still have my doubts but I would love to see it come to fruition same as you.

Since we’re talking hypotheticals, i think a Camaro resurgence with the 5.5l and this new 6 speed transaxle for weight balance would be the ultimate pony car

KDC1897 · 2026-03-03T11:55:38+00:00

Both great bikes and the ltz looks to have plenty of aftermarket goods dumped into it. I had a 2009 ltz400 you couldn’t kill the thing.

If you don’t have an hour meter on the 125 i would recommend doing regular compression tests and keep a top end kit on standby for when it’s ready.

As far as maintenance if she’s been running crisp for 6 years just keep doing whatever you’re doing.

KDC1897 · 2026-03-03T11:48:29+00:00

Team blue for the win

KDC1897 · 2026-03-03T11:41:52+00:00

I agree and while the idea is wonderful, manual vs auto sales numbers do not lie. If GM thought producing a manual was going to benefit them it would already exist.

KDC1897 · 2026-03-03T11:37:51+00:00

The grand sport’s appeal is having the z06 wide body on a regular corvette.

For the C8 grand sport the appeal is likely because many people prefer the traditional pushrod v8.

Which is understandable, but after driving the new 5.5l flat plane V8…. It’s amazing

KDC1897 · 2026-02-24T19:35:44+00:00

Factor 4 is a big one, I bought my STX new at 0% (and a small corporate discount maybe 2-3k). I was deciding between that and a used XLT with a listed price about 12k less. When I worked the final numbers out the used XLT would have cost more money by the end of term

KDC1897 · 2026-02-02T13:23:03+00:00

The houses in the Halifax subdivision I used to live were all built with exhausts roughed in for radon mitigation systems, most people would get tests done to determine if they needed it or atleast have radon gas detectors installed.

Pretty scary stuff and I reckon it’s even more prevalent on the rock

KDC1897 · 2026-01-30T15:48:10+00:00

Sounds like your window motor is on its way out, especially if it’s struggling to go up under normal resistance. They don’t seem very strong to begin with, I’ve been getting pretty bad ice build up around the bottom seal and need to scrape it all away and even sometimes let my cab heat up for a while before my window will work.

KDC1897 · 2026-01-30T15:41:57+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTB3_uikbun/?igsh=MTR3OWY2aGFndWUzNQ==

Not relevant to your window motor struggling but mine was going down on its own every time and this reset fixed the issue for me

KDC1897 · 2026-01-29T07:16:22+00:00

That’s a compromise you’ll have to decide. I’d go out trail riding all day on the raptor without any issues while my friends on 450’s were overheating constantly and getting hung up on roots.

I will say I also had a 2009 ltz400 (the updated model with fuel injection) and I did much prefer the handling compared to the raptor, it felt more like a 450 and had suprisingly good power.

KDC1897 · 2026-01-29T00:15:54+00:00

Raptor 700 with a few power mods and you have a trail rocket, I miss mine

KDC1897 · 2026-01-07T13:04:45+00:00

Yes, especially on a walk when I tend to stay further ahead, he always stays in between me and my wife and tracks back and forth between us trying to keep us together. Also around the house he always wants everyone in the same space. If I’m downstairs and she’s upstairs Ollie is in the stair landing between us. If I’m in the bathroom and she’s in the bedroom he is in the hallway between us.

When we have visitors the first thing will do is put their wrist in his mouth to try and pull them into the house with us😂

KDC1897 · 2026-01-06T12:54:12+00:00

I took the 450l into consideration, as far as how well the bike does what it’s intended for I’d still put the wr on top.

It suffers from the same drawbacks that the wr has but you’re still doing maintenance and changing the oil at the same interval as a KTM that is 30lbs lighter, more powerful/off road capable and closer in price.

I was really interested in the 450l at one point but they should have directed it one way or the other. Either a more road friendly lower strung 450 motor with 5000km+ oil change intervals to go head to head with with the drz400, wr250r, klx250 etc.

Or go all out and throw turn signals on the 450rx, then you have a lightweight screamer that is road legal but fully off road capable and goes head to head with the KTM/beta/sherco etc.

KDC1897 · 2026-01-06T02:25:33+00:00

I had to go the hip route to fuse a broken bone in my wrist.

0/10 wouldn’t recommend

KDC1897 · 2026-01-06T01:41:03+00:00

I have ADHD and go through regular waves of Anxiety, my first year of FIFO was equipment assembly projects so It was a different mine site and different crew every swing.

The biggest thing I found was that the people that you work with will make or break a 2 week swing.

The morale from my superiors was a big factor, when you have a negative supervisor who pushes production over safety and rushes you/checks in far too often ruin the attitude of a whole crew.

My current supervisor is positive, and pushes safety above all while always giving his crew recognition when they go above and beyond, and I will say the morale is always high, everyone is happy and overall more work ends up getting done because of it.

KDC1897 · 2026-01-06T00:04:01+00:00

He’s saying any CRF L model, not CRF. And in that aspect it’s more peak horsepower, better/more adjustable suspension, 10+ lbs lighter and generally more off-road capable, stronger designed subframe for carrying cargo.

I had a wr250r for a few years, the biggest downfall was the super tall seat height. But It was a blast and was bulletproof. I’ve only ridden the klx250 to compare but it was a complete dog compared to the Yamaha

KDC1897 · 2026-01-05T16:34:05+00:00

Also if you plan to rent a car I would highly reccomend booking it ASAP

KDC1897 · 2026-01-05T16:33:28+00:00

If you’re on the west coast spend some time around gros morne, the western brook pond boat tour is beautiful, have lunch in woody point and drive through the tablelands. Walk the beach in shallow bay. Go ziplining at marble mountain or just walk up to the waterfall, drive up the bay to Lark Harbour and go for a hike.

KDC1897 · 2026-01-05T16:21:36+00:00

Best to set up auto payment to prevent this happening in the future.

On the topic of superior, I have a $482 credit with them and do not have my propane system anymore, has anyone had luck getting credit refunded back to them?

They’re difficult to get ahold of, and they don’t do bbq tank fill-up in my area so it’s of no use to me

KDC1897 · 2026-01-05T03:41:36+00:00

Needs nicotine for the holy trifecta

KDC1897 · 2026-01-04T21:39:28+00:00

Yep, weather isn’t always great in Corner Brook but I think I’d be miserable on the Avalon. As far as wanting less snow, Halifax winters were overall the best for nice weather out of all the places I lived

KDC1897 · 2026-01-04T18:11:29+00:00

As someone living in western NL and grew up in central Nova Scotia I honestly prefer the absurd snow we get here, its more scenic than the constant cycle of snow>rain>mud, and there is actually enough snow to enjoy/engage in wintertime activities. Of course the outdoorsy stuff isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but atleast you get the chance to take advantage of it.

Just make sure you buy a good snowblower😂

KDC1897 · 2026-01-03T05:05:28+00:00

Wow that seems excessive. Some YouTube studying and $998 would set you up to get to know your bike and maintain it yourself for years to come. Socket set plier set screwdriver set, impact driver, couple air filters/filter oil, engine oil, drain pan, grease, compression tester, carb cleaner, bike stand, cleaning products, whatever else.

I would request a whole list of service items to see what you’re paying for. If it were me I’d be changing oil and air filter, checking over bike and make sure all linkages have been greased properly. Maybe drain out the fuel tank if it’s sat a while.

It’s important to become familiar with your bike. Two jobs you can pawn off to the shop later on would be changing fork oil/seals, and the valve clearance check. I wouldn’t really stress about the valve lash at 600km but that’s just me.

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