Okay, since there's two aspects to the Emailbag (general or technical questions), we're going to ask you to decide which one it is and then choose the correct link below. Note sure what type of question we like? We've laid that out below as well.

Answers will be posted in the Emailbag section of the Daily News on CMG.

This is where you want to go if you have a general (non-technical) motorcycle related question that you'd like to pose to our panel of experts.

Got a technical problem? Much like the Emailbag, this portal sends your question to our panel of technically minded experts for diagnosis.


PLEASE NOTE – WHAT WE WANT (or not)!

Due to a large amount of emails, we no longer answer the following:

1) Requests for easy to find stuff:

- If it's technical data, please go out and buy a manual or ask your local dealer. By asking us to do it, all we can do is do the same … which we don’t do. So why ask?

- If it's shop information, try www.yellowpages.ca.

2) When you send a question that needs an answer in the next couple of days.

It could take a week or so to get a reply. There’s no point in sending a question if you’re going to get frustrated and get it fixed somewhere else.

3) Questions that are not about motorcycles.

I know, it sounds obvious, but that includes stuff like ATV’s Skidoos, lawnmowers, etc, etc.

4) Libelous shit.

“So-and-so garage ripped me off. They’re villains!”. Okay, you might feel that way, but they might feel differently. If you can’t prove your accusations then you’re liable to get sued. Choose your rant carefully.

5) QUESTIONS WRITTEN IN CAPS!

It’s hard to read and a pain to retype. Turn off the caps lock FERCHRISTSAKE!


Things we do like ...

1) Correct spelling and decent grammar.

Okay, we can work around it, but we’re not exactly pleased when we have to spend time rewriting a question so that it’s eligible. Use the word processor on your computer and then cut and paste it into your request.

2) Details.

What bike is it? Year, make, model? What’s exactly wrong (try not to ramble or contradict yourself)? The better the info, the more accurate the response. Oh, and please try to keep it condensed. A 1000 word story just isn’t going to make it.

3) Any work that you have done to date and what the result was.

4) When you include your full name.

5) Funny stuff.

Although don’t try to do it if you’re not funny. However, if you are a funny guy, feel free to slip one in. A joke that is.

 
 
 

 

 

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