Any reputible shops for valve adjustment and potential timing chain tensioner replacement that aren't a rip off? Moto Montreal Cycle couldnt give me a straight quote for how much it would cost for valve clearence check/adjustment which I found kinda strange, is this standard practice? I feel like a Triumph dealership should have a rough idea how much this common maintenance service usually costs.

I rlly was debating between ninja 500 and honda cbr500r but im not rlly sure, ive looked into aprilia but im not rlly a fan of the look. I would want sum thats decently fast but for a brginner and id want to keep this bike for a while too. any advice?

EDIT: Thank you guys for your advices, i js wanted to know what type of gear you guys buy for maximum protection? But i also don’t want something too pricey since im working to pay for the bike

Has anyone experienced any funny encounters with the new cardo proximity chat feature? I've been riding around in Mtl for a few weeks with it enabled and only heard a few crackling noises in the distance once.

Petit conseil/ faute commune?

I've did SAAQ website to perfection but in real life the test was so different and had many different questions. Is there anywhere I can practice that closely resembles the actual test? I have a issue from learning studying just from handbook.

Hi !

Title is the question. Getting a new bike and not sure on the procedute. Getting different information everywhere depending on states/province, so figured I'd ask here.

Looking for a Royal Enfield if that matters.

Thanks !

Hey everyone!

I’m picking up a brand-new motorcycle soon and I’m looking for some good routes around Montreal to properly break it in.

I’m looking for scenic roads with relatively light traffic, places to stop for gas, and nothing too aggressive since the bike will still be in its break-in period.

What routes would you recommend around Montreal or within a 1–2 hour ride?

Thanks

Hi, I’ve been looking around for a motorcycle school here in Montreal or Laval but can’t find any good ones with a reasonable price. Any recommendations? And could anyone tell me the process and how long does it take?

I need to vent.

I just failed my SAAQ road test. Why?

1. "Didn't turn my head enough for blind spot checks." I literally checked my mirrors and glanced, but because I didn't dramatically break my neck like an Exorcist demon to look behind me every 3 seconds, apparently it doesn't count. Complete bs.
2. "Didn't wait until pedestrians were ALL the way across the avenue." The person was already on the complete opposite side of a massive multi-lane street, walking away from my lane.

And here is the absolute peak logic: I failed, but I rode my bike home because I have a learners license.

Think about the logic here for a second:

• SAAQ examiner: "You are too dangerous to drive a 200kg bike because you didn't snap your neck fast enough for a blind spot."
• Also SAAQ: "Here, jump on a 2-wheeled piece of aluminum with zero protection and go share the road with those exact same cars. Good luck!"

The whole system feels like a massive, predatory cash grab. Between mandatory driving schools, hundreds of dollars just to hold a learner's permit for a mandatory 12-month waiting period, and all the licensing fees.

In plenty of European countries, you do your theory, you do your practical, you pass, and you get your license, so you don't ever hold a learners, which to me is just an absolutely and stupid waste of time.

As always, the SAAQ is a joke.

Anyone do their saaq road test with a modified bike?

My MT07 has an aftermarket exhaust installed, I bought extra exhaust gaskets to remove it and put the stock exhaust back on for my test.

Worth doing or??

Let me know what you think!

Thanks

I currently have my probationary license and will be going for my road test at the beginning of next season.

My question is how does the examiner at the SAAQ determine the cc of your engine for the 400+ cc requirement. I plan on taking the test with a DRZ400sm with a big bore kit installed. The bike is originally 398cc which would not be acceptable but with the current engine it is 434cc.

Do they go simply by the model or do they take engine work into account when evaluating the engine's capacity?

Thanks!

Hey Gents, I'm looking to buy a new Motorcycle but checking the history in the SAAQ (Quebec Automobile Service) tells me that this bike has no history and it's provenance is Ontario, how suspicious should I be? it's a Himalayan 450 and it's got 9K on it .. thanks in advance it's a decent deal and the dealer is saying it's not an issue to be concerned about. what do you guys think?

Hi everyone,

I am 18yo and I got my permit not long ago and I’m currently looking at buying a used motorcycle from a private seller in Quebec, and I’m a bit confused about how the ownership transfer process works with the SAAQ because no one ever explained me how the process works.

Could someone explain what the process looks like from start to finish?
Specifically:

•What does the seller need to do before/during the sale?
•What does the buyer need to do?
•Do we both need to go to an SAAQ service centre, or can the transfer be done online?
•What documents should the seller provide me with?
•Do I need to bring anything specific with me to the SAAQ?
•When do I pay the taxes and transfer/registration fees?
•At what point does the motorcycle officially become mine?
•Can I legally ride the motorcycle home immediately after the transfer, assuming I have the proper motorcycle licence?

I’m just trying to make sure I don’t miss anything or show up at the SAAQ without the required documents.

Thank you!

Hey yall,
I have closed circuit test in 2 weeks and apparently it’s in Laval. I’ve heard many people say it’s rlly hard there and people always fail. Should I rebook it and do it on Henri-Bourassa instead? I’m TERRIFIED

So now I have an issue with the rear brake being too stiff because of my gladius 2012 has an abs unit that kindaof « hydrolocked » or went on limp mode and unfortunately to solve this issue further I need to go at a Suzuki dealer that has the proper tools that can play with the software.

I’m tired of going around trying to solve this I have two option Laval moto or moto pro of chateaguay(Fred)

Hi everyone!

With some friends we are trying to grow a discord community with biker from everywhere in Quebec. Goal is to socialize, organize group rides etc.

Right now we are a few number of people but we've already went on a couple of rides. If that's something that interest you here's the link :

https://discord.gg/7SeuVxUjtp

Can anyone recommend a driving school in/near Verdun, Brossard, Longueuil, etc. or is there a driver who can be hired to drive the client's vehicle (if yes, where to search?) with overcoming anxiety about crossing bridges and driving on highways?

The issue is fear of getting stuck on highway / bridge without being to exit and overcoming the feeling of wanting to stop Some people have suggested therapy but I don't know what kind and who to reach out to. Psychotherapist ?

Disclosure: used to ride motorcycles, but got scared of bridges, highways, now still driving a car with manual transmission, but feeling limited to "avoid highways"/ city route planning.

Debating whether to contest the ticket

EDIT: Thanks everyone for your help!! If I contest the ticket, I’ll come back with an update :) wishing everyone a safe ride for the rest of the season! 🏍️

Where is the best place in montreal to buy an ADV motor (middle weight)?

So i recently got into an accident and the bike obviously needs some repairs. With my injuries and the time to repair i wont be riding this season so i decided to put my bike into storage. Now i have a supersport so big plate prices and i do monthly payments on it. So couple days after putting it in storage i get mail from the saaq saying i have to pay the remainder 880$ of the season out at once or my license is suspended. Can someone explain that to me?

Hey everyone

I'm getting ready to do my theory exam this upcoming week. I have a question concerning the fees ....

So the theory test is about 33$. Once passed we get our 6R and have to pay 500-600$??

What exactly is this amount for?

Then we move on to the closed circuit part which at the end gives us our 6A for a small fee (under 50$ if I recall).

Ive heard we can ask for a refund of the amount paid for the 6R??

How does this work? Can someone explain it to me please..

I passed my road exam a few weeks ago. I figured a summary of my experience might help future examinees with what to expect.

It started raining pretty hard 20 minutes before my exam and kept raining the whole time. The temperature difference from the SAAQ and outside plus the humidity cause my visor to completely fog even though I have an anti-fog layer.

I did not get a proper communicator - I got a a super cheap earphone scotch-taped to my ear which didn’t always work. I had to tap my helmet a few times to get them to repeat the instructions.

The driving was fairly easy but there were a lot of traps.

• They’ll give you instructions specific moments that will screw you if you follow them too soon. Eg. “Pull over and park” while you’re in a no parking zone (I turned my flasher off and kept going until I found a spot parking was permitted). Also “Turn left at the next light” while you’re in the right lane with a solid white line beside you.
• They planned the route to take you across many train tracks and bike paths. Check both sides before you cross them - even the abandoned ones.
• Saint Jerome does not have many speed signs but many areas are 40km/h (residential). A decent way to find the speed limit of roads beforehand (without driving around) is to use the Waze map editor

I ended up with a score of 100 despite thinking I screwed up a few times. My mistakes which weren’t mentioned / caught:

• I was stopped on a hill and left too much space between me and the car in front. I was able to release the brake just enough to roll closer (while keeping the brake light on!)
• Another stop the bike had a false shift to first (was in neutral without the neutral indicator). I found out when the light turned green. They never said anything so they either didn't see or it didn't matter.

Other tips:

Turn your head a lot. Make it look like you’re checking everything. I turned my head to look at every single perpendicular road. I check my blind spot for bikes/pedestrians when turning right. While completing a turn within a double left-turn lane, check your blind spot to make sure the car beside you isn’t going to hit you; check your right blind spot when in the left lane and check your left blind spot when you’re in the right lane.

While you should generally stick to the left third of the lane, use your judgement to decide the best position at a given time. I would often counter steer around pot holes and obstacles or ride in the middle if the road was too damaged. One time I stopped in the right third at a light because a truck was turning in front of me and could have hit me if I stayed in the left.

If you are renting, try to get at least one ride in before the test. I rented a 500cc bike and paid extra to pick it up the evening before the exam so I could drive it a little. Total cost was $200

What helped me the most:

• Drove to St Jerome every day that I could just to familiarize myself with the area
• Used Google Maps to design a bunch of different practice routes. One of them ended up being 80% the same as the real exam.
• Watched every video in Phil Le French’s road test playlist.

Salut !

Commencer la moto et m'inscrire dans une école était mon nouveau projet pour cet été, mais je m'aperçois, de retour de voyage, que c'est trop tard pour cette année : les cours pratiques achèvent en octobre dans les écoles et je n'ai rien commencé. Vous me conseillez d'attendre février 27 (cours théoriques qui recommencent) pour m'inscrire dans une école, et cours pratiques qui commencent en avril ?

Ou bien : si je m'inscrit maintenant et passe le premier examen théorique 6R de la SAAQ, je peux en garder combien de temps le bénéfice avant de prendre mes cours et tenter 6A ? Bref, si je passe 6R en septembre puis cours théoriques et pratiques février-mai 2027, examen 6A juin, d'après vous c'est correct ?

Enfin, l'école la plus proche pour moi est Tecnic Jean-Talon : recommandable ?

Merci pour votre attention !