Vancouver to Toronto

[sasquash]

OK, first off my apology if this post is in the wrong thread. I'm buying a CBX in Vancouver BC and, after inspecting it and if all looks good, I plan on riding it home to Toronto ON. The planned route is: Trail BC, Calgary AB, Regina SG, Winnipeg MB, Thunder Bay ON, Sault Ste. Marie ON, North Bay ON and on to Toronto. This is some 4,700 km and with a bike 35 years old, would expect some problems (but hope for the best).

I'm looking for a list of recommended shops and\or people (and their contact info) along the route who could do repairs, etc. to a CBX as needed.

Also, any tips on what to look for (mechanical weaknesses) when inspecting the CBX would be very welcome.

thanks

sasquash

[wyly]

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[asacuta]

If you know you need CBX experience (i.e., your problem isn't more-general), finding someone who's worked on one may be difficult. Mike Briggs owns Performance Cycle & Auto. He's owned and worked on CBXs, and he was an ICOA member, although I don't know if he still is. Here's the link to his shop:

http://www.pcacanada.ca/

[wyly]

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[sasquash]

Guys,

thanks for the tips. I'm hoping I won't need them.

Asacuta, you're spot on - I can expect most problems to be of a more general level. I'll also make a list of Honda and other motorcycle shops along the route.

Wyly, the avoidance of Calgary is a natural, thanks.

Also, my apology for not responding sooner. I guess I still don't have the settings correct that would notify me when updates to a post are made.

The paperwork over the purchase and registration of the bike has hit a few snags - my launch date is now June 6.

sasquas

[wyly]

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