Got My M1 !!

Rnoodles

Rnoodles

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Im so enthused and stoked. I can recall being in the 4th grade and playing with my Kawasaki Ninja ZX6r and R6 models outside on the playground. Always had a passion for cars/trucks/bikes etc. The test was much easier then I had anticipated. After years of wanting to get a motorcycle im that much closer.

Signing up for the course this weekend thru the CMA guys. Just wanted to share my joy. Its been a great day!
 
Congrats and Welcome and I hope you have checked insurance rates (Depending on your age)
 
Rnoodles said:
Already got quotes, im 24 and $185 for a 250 thru Statefarm and slightly more for a GS500 (really like the 500) and Thanks
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Get your experience in on a smaller bike this year and you can pretty much get any bike out there next year and still be cheaper then what you will pay this year for the 250 ;)
 
That is true, insurance lady mentioned it as well. Couple of questions tho. I believe the course is 2 days long, is it sufficient enough to learn how to clutch, brake and shift properly etc. ?
Also going from a 250 or 500 to a 600 ss bike, is it a drastic change ? I mean will I feel like a beginner all over ? Or is it manageable by just taking it easy? Just curious on that.
 
Rnoodles said:
That is true, insurance lady mentioned it as well. Couple of questions tho. I believe the course is 2 days long, is it sufficient enough to learn how to clutch, brake and shift properly etc. ?
Also going from a 250 or 500 to a 600 ss bike, is it a drastic change ? I mean will I feel like a beginner all over ? Or is it manageable by just taking it easy? Just curious on that.
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2 days is more than enough, I had never ridden a motorbike before, and I had everything down by the end of it. i'd suggest getting a bike right after the course so you can build on what you learned. They will teach you the basics and my guess is if you don't bike for a long time after your course you might lose a good chunk of it.

as for the 250 to 600. I can't answer 100% but i can guess that because of your previous riding experience on the 250 you will adapt a lot quicker to the 600.
 
bsawant said:
2 days is more than enough, I had never ridden a motorbike before, and I had everything down by the end of it. i'd suggest getting a bike right after the course so you can build on what you learned. They will teach you the basics and my guess is if you don't bike for a long time after your course you might lose a good chunk of it.

as for the 250 to 600. I can't answer 100% but i can guess that because of your previous riding experience on the 250 you will adapt a lot quicker to the 600.
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I wont be able to bike for another month or so but I was thinking of going to rent one from gtarentals and booting around for a day to get practice
 
Rnoodles said:
That is true, insurance lady mentioned it as well. Couple of questions tho. I believe the course is 2 days long, is it sufficient enough to learn how to clutch, brake and shift properly etc. ?
It's enough to pass your M2, but practice practice practice even after the course.
Also going from a 250 or 500 to a 600 ss bike, is it a drastic change ? I mean will I feel like a beginner all over ? Or is it manageable by just taking it easy? Just curious on that.
As long as you learn throttle control you'll be fine.
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Congrats, you're now one step closer to using your new jacket ;)
 
Julz said:
Congrats, you're now one step closer to using your new jacket ;)
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Lmao, Ya I bought a Alpinestars from the board here. Its even nicer then the Joe Rocket. I was going to keep it for a lady friend or gf to use but might sell it.
 
Rnoodles said:
That is true, insurance lady mentioned it as well. Couple of questions tho. I believe the course is 2 days long, is it sufficient enough to learn how to clutch, brake and shift properly etc. ?
Also going from a 250 or 500 to a 600 ss bike, is it a drastic change ? I mean will I feel like a beginner all over ? Or is it manageable by just taking it easy? Just curious on that.
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First, yes, but Saturday will be very overwhelming if you've never learned clutch or ridden a bike before. Secondly, speaking from experience, I own a 250 and have 8000 km's on it. I got the opportunity to ride a ZX6R and an R6 this year and I had no problem adjusting to it. Though, I wouldn't wanted to have learnt on that before my 250- a lot of power;).
 
Grats on the m1! The course is a lot of fun, and you'll get to meet new people along the way. If you've ever driven a stick shift before you should pick up using the clutch pretty quick. Just remember to have fun while your there, everyone makes mistakes, so don't stress if you make a couple :)

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Xuryfluous said:
Grats on the m1! The course is a lot of fun, and you'll get to meet new people along the way. If you've ever driven a stick shift before you should pick up using the clutch pretty quick. Just remember to have fun while your there, everyone makes mistakes, so don't stress if you make a couple :)

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I can shift cars and all the transmissions for big rigs lol. Hope it helps and thanks for the tip. Do they use 125cc sport style bikes or dirt bikes ? Didnt say on the cma site

koma said:
Congrats, and welcome.

Bring lots of water/fluids for the course and have fun.
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Ill have my cooler packed with food and water :)
 
Some places have them , some don't. I took my course at Niagara college, and although they had cbr125's there we couldn't use them. There were a few dual sports, but mostly 150 Honda titans. I all but begged to use a CBR but they weren't budging, still to this day not sure why, the m1 exit is the only course they offer to my knowledge where they provide the bikes

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SRADguy said:
Congrats on the M2!
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I think you're a bit early for that :P

Congrats on the M1! =D

Once you have your license for 1+ years and turn 25, you'll probably be looking at around half of what you're quoted now.
 
Rnoodles said:
That is true, insurance lady mentioned it as well. Couple of questions tho. I believe the course is 2 days long, is it sufficient enough to learn how to clutch, brake and shift properly etc. ?
Also going from a 250 or 500 to a 600 ss bike, is it a drastic change ? I mean will I feel like a beginner all over ? Or is it manageable by just taking it easy? Just curious on that.
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You'll be surprised by how much you can learn in two days .. Knowing standard transmission (clutch, friction point) really helps but the majority of the group in my course didn't know. Only 2 out of 30 didn't pass.
They teach you one basic after another and before you know it.. You're already riding.

I did the 250-650 (650 is not SS) upgrade last year. 9000+km on the 250 gave me the confidence to ride.. You just gotta be more gentle with the power.. Depending on what bike you upgrade to.. It's usually just getting used to the power and the gearing/shifting is obviously different... I found I had to shift alot on the 250..
Every bike is different in some way.. But knowing how to ride is ultimately the same. Definitely glad I started with the 250 tho!! Good luck
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