motorsiklo
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Last year April. I was pondering if I should really get a license. Now I got my first bike. 2021 Z400
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1st Bike
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afici0nad0
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Nice!
It wasnt you that had the ktm rc 390?
It wasnt you that had the ktm rc 390?
motorsiklo
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No but I was looking at one.
motorsiklo
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Thank you. I’m taking her for my first spin tomorrow.very nice...congratulations...remember, ATGATT and ride as if everyone is out to get you...be safe...
Ok, you're a new rider, a couple things to think about. The roads are cold and slippery, also lots of crap on the road, salt and brine and your tires are cold. Cars are not used to seeing bikes out there right now. I don't want to discourage you, I know you want to get out, but maybe just a short ride in an area you are familiar with.
motorsiklo
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I’m actually just going to a parking lot and around the block.
motorsiklo
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Not staying out there for sure. Just wanted a feel for it. I’m scared!
ifiddles
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Lots of bikes out today, including myself...roads in Halton (Milton, Campbellville, Burlington and Oakville) weren't too bad...take it easy, definitely stay in your area...do you have your M2 and did you take a course?...if not, definitely take one, best money you'll ever spend...Milton is calling for a high of 13 and sunny tomorrow afternoon, so it should be a nice day...try to avoid high traffic times like lunch and rush hour...
motorsiklo
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Yup, a lot of bikes in my area too today. Niagara Falls.
nice - should do you for a while
heed the note on surfaces ..white painted lines and sand in corners.
And street car tracks also.
And manhole covers. All metal in general sucks and there is a lot of it that you completely ignore in a car.
And stay out of the centre of the lane at a busy intersection. Its often loaded up with oil drippings.
What a sweet starter bike. I'm on the other end of the bell curve, 57 years riding and still having fun on a CB300F but I started on similar ride to yours in the 60s. Honda 305 Superhawk. Came off lots but then rode all winter and off pavement. They built them tough.
You got all the tech development since to enjoy.
If you haven't insured yet - Chris is a rider and has treated me well over the years.
Christopher South, R.I.B. (Ont), CIP
Insurance Broker, SurNet Insurance Group Inc.
csouth@surnet.net P: 416-546-8969
What a sweet starter bike. I'm on the other end of the bell curve, 57 years riding and still having fun on a CB300F but I started on similar ride to yours in the 60s. Honda 305 Superhawk. Came off lots but then rode all winter and off pavement. They built them tough.
You got all the tech development since to enjoy.
If you haven't insured yet - Chris is a rider and has treated me well over the years.
Christopher South, R.I.B. (Ont), CIP
Insurance Broker, SurNet Insurance Group Inc.
csouth@surnet.net P: 416-546-8969
motorsiklo
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Thanks Mac. I was looking at the Honda CB300R but they recommended me either the Z400 or the CB500F.And stay out of the centre of the lane at a busy intersection. Its often loaded up with oil drippings.
What a sweet starter bike. I'm on the other end of the bell curve, 57 years riding and still having fun on a CB300F but I started on similar ride to yours in the 60s. Honda 305 Superhawk. Came off lots but then rode all winter and off pavement. They built them tough.
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You got all the tech development since to enjoy.
If you haven't insured yet - Chris is a rider and has treated me well over the years.
Christopher South, R.I.B. (Ont), CIP
Insurance Broker, SurNet Insurance Group Inc.
csouth@surnet.net P: 416-546-8969
The Z400 will handle highway better.
The CB500X would have been be a better choice than the 300r or 500F. Upright seating and a decent solo tourer. Took mine across Canada in 2019.
I know the sport bike look is cool but upright ADV is safer and better for distance. You'll be fine with the Z tho. Wear your earplugs and have fun.
The CB500X would have been be a better choice than the 300r or 500F. Upright seating and a decent solo tourer. Took mine across Canada in 2019.
I know the sport bike look is cool but upright ADV is safer and better for distance. You'll be fine with the Z tho. Wear your earplugs and have fun.
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ADV is so much more comfortable. If the z400 pegs are like the z900 your ankles are going to kill you on super long rides
ADV is so much more comfortable. If the z400 pegs are like the z900 your ankles are going to kill you on super long rides
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