Yesterday my Triumph America wouldn't start. The starter wouldn't turn over just a click. So if you bypass the solenoid it starts. That shows you what the problem is. It's not the battery or the starter it's the solenoid. Replace the solenoid and problem solved. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Phil ‘Crazy’ Boudreault passed away
Eastern Canadian Crime Report is reporting that "Phil ‘Crazy’ Boudreault, prominent outlaw biker and boxer, has passed away today. Boudreault was fighting health complications that stemmed from a shooting in 2016, although it is still unknown how he passed."
"Boudreault was a Sudbury native who had competed in the 1996 Olympics. He joined the Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club in his younger days. The club ultimately patched over to the HAMC in 2000. He was Vice President of the HAMC Nomads chapter who had their base in Ottawa."
The Toronto Star is conforming the story but they're behind a pay wall. After he was shot in 2016, the Ontario Nomads were shut down but have since reopened only to trigger the BFM war in Quebec thanks to Stadnick and the Hamilton Calabrians.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
How to ride a motorcycle safely
A few years ago one of the young guys at the gym asked me about getting his motorcycle license. I asked him if he had ever driven a standard and he said no. I was like oh, then you need to learn two things. You need to learn how to drive a standard and how to drive a standard on a motorcycle.
I guess most cars now are automatic. My first car when I was 15 was a MG Midget. Then right after that I bought a Triumph Spitfire. Those are both standard. I guess my mother was the one that taught me how to drive a standard. We had an old car that was standard for a second vehicle. She had inured her right arm and I had to shift the gears for her when I was young.
I guess learning to drive standard is something I take for granted. Learning to drive a standard on a motorcycle is a whole next level. At first there's a learning curve. Every hand and foot is doing something. Your right hand and foot control the front and rear brakes. Your left hand operates the clutch and your left foot shifts. It takes a while to learn how to coordinate each hand and foot simultaneously but once you get used to it it's simply instinct. You don't even have to think about it.
That's the first step to learning how to ride a motorcycle. The second most important step is to learn how to ride a motorcycle safely. Someone died in a motorcycle accident recently. That is a common reality we face. Cars don't see motorcycles and it is in that sense dangerous. Driving recklessly makes it 100 times worse. So to learn how to ride a motorcycle safely you need to drive defensively and drive responsibility.
When I was 16 my parents put me through the defensive driving course with Young Drivers of Canada. They taught you to be aware of your surroundings so you can avoid accidents. Always leave a safe following distance. Don't tailgate. Always leave an escape rote to the right open in the event of an emergency.
Ground viewing habit - be aware of the front wheel of the car you're passing to see where they are turning. Be aware of what's going on 360 degrees around you for potential dangers obviously focusing on what's in front of you and what's entering your line of travel.
When approaching a stop sign or drive through residential areas, look under the front cars ahead of you or through the windows parked on the side of the road for pedestrians that might be walking into your line of travel. Give a light tap on the horn at blind corners to let people know you're there.
On a motorcycle you have to take all that one step further. Assume no one can see you. Don't ride in someone's blind spot and get angry when they cut you off. Avoid the problem by not driving in someone's blind spot. Son't ride beside another car. Speed up or slow down so you always have an escape route open to the right. Drive for the conditions. If the roads are wet, slow down. That brings us to riding responsibly.
Motorcycles are very fast. Compared to a car, the weight to power ratio is significantly different. Sometimes people get swept away in the thrill and ride too fast. That's not going to end well. A lot of people get seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. That full face helmet isn't going to save you.
We always used to laugh at guys on sports bikes in the summer wearing shorts and sneakers or even worse, flip flops and a full face helmet. That full face helmet isn't going to save you from road rash. Ripping your skin to shreds from falling down on on dry pavement is very painful.
People think oh the roads are dry I can go faster. For the most part that's true but falling down on dry pavement is very painful. Then there's gravel. Even when its dry out, loose gravel is slippery. Riding recklessly or weaving in and out of traffic is irresponsible. Don't drive like an as*hole. It's really that simple.
Oh be wise, what can I say more? Motorcycle boots are like steel toes on a job site. Leather helps you slide if you go down. Leather gloves are very important. You know how much it hurts when you fall off a skate board and put your hands out to brace your fall. Multiply that by a thousand on a motorcycle.
Rain pants are a must. Leather pants are OK but leather is water resistant not waterproof. You need to treat all your leather with mink oil or Dubbin regularly. Chaps are a waste of time. You get drenched in the crotch so they're pointless. Rubber Helly Hanson rain pants from Mark's Work warehouse. When it's around freezing they also serve as a wind break for the cold.
Boots are important because sneakers aren't waterproof but you can also kick yourself up if the bike starts to go down. That's something one of the Ontario village idiots had a very hard time understanding. When I was young and rode in the snow I was much more fearless. I'd kick out with my legs if it started to slide and brace myself with my arms. Now I rope up and am far more technical. I'm feathering the clutch and the throttle.
I remember a few years ago I was riding home in the fall and my rear tire slipped out on some wet leaves so I instantly kicked myself up again. It is possible. I've done it many times. Couldn't do that with sneakers or on a sports bike.
If someone's tailgating you, let them pass. A motorcycle can stop a lot faster than a car. If someone's tailgating you and you have to stop in an emergency, he'll run right over you. It will be his fault but you'll be dead or seriously injured.
When I was young, someone was tailgating my father and he pulled over to let him pass. Then he pointed at the car and said that's someone you want in front of you not behind you. Meaning that guy is going to cause an accident and you don't want to be a part of it. Letting him pass is a win win.
Surrey Police investigate extortion victim for shooting back
CBC is reporting that "Surrey police investigating as people allegedly return fire after home targeted by extortion." AYFKM? "A Surrey, BC, police spokesperson confirms that an extortion-related shooting on Saturday saw people in the targeted residence try to shoot back." Heaven forbid.
"The shooting in the Bear Creek neighbourhood did not result in any injuries, and police confirmed Monday that they're looking into reports that people in the residence allegedly fired back."
CBC is also reporting that "Police probing 35th case of suspected extortion in Surrey, B.C, this year." Under Canadian law people are authorized to use reasonable force against a violent attack. Reasonable force against a lethal attack is lethal force. Investigating someone for shooting back when the number of extortion related shootings run rampant is insane and immoral. The preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights states that We believe in the supremacy of God and the rule of law." It does not say we support the lawlessness we are now witnessing with all this extortion violence.
If you shoot back you do have to be aware what's behind your target so no innocent bystander gets hit but for f*ck sakes. Investigating someone for shooting back is absolutely shameful. All this extortion is tied to CSIS and the government of India.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
New Year New Ride: Triumph America
Update: How to ride a motorcycle safely
Well I finally traded in my old motorcycle and got a new ride, a used Triumph America. Every bike has pros and cons. I really liked my old bike. That's why I put over 150,000 km on it.
Yet realistically if I'm ever going to go on my three long rides across Canada and the US, I need something reliable with a few less km on it. I found a really good deal on one and I thought it was one of those situations where you have to seize the day.
Ted Simon's first trip around the world on a motorcycle which he wrote a book about called Jupiter's Travels was on a Triumph. He published another book about it called Jupiter's Travels in Camera filled with pictures he took a long his journey.
Elspeth Beard. Riding and camping. That's what it's all about.
Yesterday when I rode in to work in the morning it was one degree, dark, foggy and frosty. I thought great first day back on the motorcycle and there's black ice. It wasn't too bad but the road was wet and frosty so I took it easy. Today was minus one.
I think I'll make a separate post about safe riding practices. I'm not a speed demon but I have ridden full seasons for many years and do have some experience with motorcycle safety.
I've seen a lot of guys with mangled injuries from being hit on a motorcycle. Some things you can't avoid but you just have to assume no one can see you. Especially when it's dark out and raining. You also have to drive for the conditions. Racing around like an idiot on wet or frosty roads is unwise.
It's taking me a bit to get used to some of the minor differences with this bike and get a feel for it but I really like it. It's pretty old so it has a very vintage feel to it. I told the mechanic not to bother with the windshield and he said well at least take it with you. Then I saw it and thought that's not very invasive and decided to give it a try.
I've never ridden a motorcycle with a faring or windshield. As I suspected, it's much smoother at higher speeds on the freeway. On my old bike as soon as you go over 100 K you're wrestling with the wind and the bike is all over the road.
This bike is very smooth. Going from 100 K to 120 K is not noticeable. On my other bikes it sure was. It doesn't sound as big and bad as my Boulevard with custom Cobra pipes but that's OK. This one is for road trips. It kinda sounds like a vespa or a sewing machine but it's not an invasive sound like a 2 stroke.
You have to be double jointed to put the kickstand up when you're sitting on the bike but I'm getting used to that. Overall I really like it. I think the windscreen is perfect. My head is above it so I still get the wind on my face but it's very smooth on the freeway. As I get older that's kind of nice.
I'm getting readjusted to shifting with my toe again. I got really comfortable with the heel shifter on my previous bike. When I rode to work in the morning yesterday it was a bit cool on my face and legs. I use an open face helmet and when it's dark out I wear clear safety glasses instead of sunglasses.
When it's raining or really cold out, I have a snap on face shield I use. Rain on your face after 80 K is irritating. The face shield is comfortable for the rain or cold. Today I used my face shield and rain pants as a wind break and at minus one it was comfortable.
I had one troll try to trash my new bike saying it's an under powered dog that won't make it up a hill let alone mountain. I'm wondering if that guy was on crack or just an idiot. All the reviews on this bike are awesome. It's a great bike for going on long rides because it is reliable.
Triumph is a reputable brand. They didn't try and copy Harley and make a V twin, they stuck with their own side by side design and it has proven to be very reliable. I've seen guys on the ferry to the Sunshine coast on Triumph Rockets. It's the side by side twin times three. Six cylinders in total for a weight to power ratio that's staggering. I don't need that much power.
I don't need 114 cubic inches. 865 cc is fine for me. It's cheaper on gas and cheaper on insurance. If you're going on a long road trip being cheaper on gas is a good thing.
This bike has an old school manual choke like a lawn mower. It works great. It starts in the cold no problem. This bike has a chain. For most people that's common. Chain or belt drive but all my motorcycles have been shaft drive. That's how I could ride in the snow. I lace rope on the tires like chains. When you drive or dry pavement the rope starts to come off. With a shaft drive that's no problem. With a chain, that's a big problem.
Parts of the rope as they come flying off could get stuck in the chain and damage the motorcycle. So I'm not going to ride in the snow on this bike. Been there, done that. This bike has a really nice paint job and I don't want to scratch it.
Since it is my first experience with a chain on a motorcycle I asked the mechanic what kind of maintenance does it require. He asked if I ride in the rain and I was like yeah. That means you have to clean it more often since the water and dirt spraying up from the road will get in the chain.
He said you just get a motorcycle jack and lift the rear tire a few inches off the ground so it spins. Then you use a cleaner spray to clean it. Then when it's try you use a different spray to lubricate it. I asked about WD40 and he said the proper ones are better so I bought one of each from him. Just like your guns. You have to clean them and lubricate them.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Invoking the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional
When we look back on the largest peaceful protest in Canadian history, we need to remember how the media misrepresented it. Locals with cell phones showed how the CBC would report on it with their back to the crowd to misrepresent the number of people in attendance. The Cloverdale border crossing in support of the Convoy was very well attended.🚨The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of Justice Mosley’s decision, confirming once again that invoking the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional.
— Eva Chipiuk, BSc, LLB, LLM (@echipiuk) January 16, 2026
That is a really big deal and the Court of Appeal was unequivocal:
“We have already found that Cabinet, on the evidence… pic.twitter.com/pVauw3QM4d
We remember watching police on horses trample a peaceful elderly woman who was disabled. That was disgusting. It stained all of us. If the trucks were illegally parked they could have started towing them without an emergency order. Instead they used the emergency order to physically beat peaceful protesters. That was a dark day in Canadian history.
We need to remember how Justin Trudeau responded to the protesters in Ottawa and how Netanyahu has completely ignored the ongoing mass protests and general strike in Israel. These are the same people that want to "liberate" Iran. Not. It's a double standard. They support MEK who are terrorists.
More insights on the Dirty News Blogger's Extradition
While we're here let's talk about two more arguments refuting the false charges against the Dirty News blog. The trolls keep trying to defame him because they're on the PoPo's payroll. Blaze said I shouldn't keep talking about him because it will damage my credibility. Like I ever gave a f*ck about that.
The mainstream media has no credibility. A friend of the world is an enemy to God. Not that I care about that but a friend of the world is an enemy to the truth. If the world speaks highly of you, that's a bad sign. They give themselves awards for lying.
It is crystal clear that 6ademixs did not alter the Khalistan referendum logo to defame them. The government of India did. So we clearly have at least one intelligence agency working overtime trying to set him up and fabricate a false story about him. The CBC was involved as well.
The CBC claimed that they messaged 6ademiks on a fake X account impersonating him after he made a post about Ryan Wedding paying his TP well and claimed he said this and that about Ryan Wedding in the messages. First of all, that wasn't him. I subscribe to his X. That post was never on it.
The CBC claim the fake account they saw it on has since been deleted but they provided a screen shot. His real X account has not been deleted. It's still there for the world to see along with his back up X account. Was that fake account the government of India like the other one or was it the FBI? You tell me. It doesn't matter because it wasn't him and people are going out of their way to set him up. Why? Why would they do that?
To eliminate independent media. We all see how they try to control the media and cancel anyone who posts anything contrary to their narrative. They tried the same thing to me.
So let's look at the two new arguments. Recently I posted a picture of Lil Man after he was shot dead before they burned the house down. At first I thought it was AI but then a not really independent YouTuber quoted Post Media News who claim the CFSEU told them it was real. Are they going to arrest me for posting it? The picture I posted has the photo credit embedded in the picture. That's where whoever sent it to me got it from.
Who sent it to them? Who knows? It could have been anyone. It was passed around on social media. What if it was a FBI agent pretending to be an associate of Ryan Wedding?
What if it was a picture of a police informant that was killed? Would the FBI arrest me for posting a picture of a murdered police informant? Is it unlawful to do so? No it is not.
So all these false claims about 6ademiks aren't unlawful, they just build a defamation campaign against him in the eyes of the public. The FBI claim the Dirty News Blogger was paid by Ryan Wedding to post a picture of a police informant they killed.
First of all, he never did that. It was never posted on his website which they seized under false pretense and it was never posted on his X account. Only on fake social media accounts impersonating him.
So he didn't do it but even if he had, that's not against the law. If I, 6ademiks or anyone else post a picture of a dead police informant that is not against the law.
It's not just cause to extradite him and send him to a US Guantanamo bay. There is no evidence of unlawful activity on the table worthy of his extradition. The only other claim is that Ryan Wedding paid him not to write about him.
First of all, that's not true. He did write about Ryan Wedding. I saw it. Only unlike me, 6ademiks didn't claim the charges against Ryan Wedding were fake, he said they were real. He simply quoted mainstream media outlets that said Ryan Wedding was a large scale drug dealer.
So first all all, the FBI lied when they said Ryan Wedding paid the Dirty News not to write about him. That accusation is false because he had written about him. I saw it. However, even if their false claim was true, which it is not, that isn't unlawful.
Say for example the Hells Angels paid me to stop writing about them and I did. That's not unlawful. That's not a crime. So not only is the FBI allegation against the Dirty News blogger false, they aren't accusing him of committing a crime. That means according to the FBI's own indictment, there is no evidence of 6ademiks having committed any crime. They have not met the requirements of extradition. That means the extradition has no lawful reason to proceed. Free 6ademiks.
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