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Freddy F

Freddy F

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Hey, just bought a new 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, and I can't wait for spring. I'm 56 years old, a returning rider, my previous bike was an 85 Yamaha Virago which I rode from 1994-1998. Signed up for the first MTOhp M1-M2 course in the spring, Oakville location, may see some of you there, I bet.
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sheesh take a bit of a half step maybe?
All seriousness though, welcome back, be careful, that engines a handful

and the GT model has all the cool bells and whistles
 
Roadghost said:
How did you lose your old M license?
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He rode for 4 years, maybe his M2 expired? Did they have graduated licensing back then?

Regardless, welcome back and wow what a nice bike to start back on! I really like those, not far from 50 myself and I've thought about one for when I get, ahem, a bit older.

Congrats and enjoy it!
 
Welcome back Freddy. Nice ride.
I remember attending a few Freddy Fuddpucker parties at UoT a couple (20+) years ago.
 
Haha, thanks for the replies. FreddyFudpucker is just something my brother-in-law says once in awhile, always made me chuckle.
Re: losing my M license , I just never renewed it after selling my Virago in '98. And they didn't have the graduated system back then as I recall.

Mods. The only thing so far is I ordered a sidestand footpad enlargement thingamajig from AliExpress, 7 bucks US
US $6.29 10% OFF|Motorcycle Enlarge Kickstand Side Stand Widening Base Extension Plate Pad For Yamaha MT 09 Tracer 2014 2018 XSR900 2016 2018|Stands| - AliExpress

The Tracer GT comes with side cases, here is a pic.

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Nice bike. I just purchased a 2019 Tracer GT last week. Black with white trim, <4,000 km.

I'm looking forward to riding a 500lb bike vs. the 750lb one I've had for the last 18 years.
 
ReSTored said:
Nice bike. I just purchased a 2019 Tracer GT last week. Black with white trim, <4,000 km.

I'm looking forward to riding a 500lb bike vs. the 750lb one I've had for the last 18 years.
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ReStored, thanks and congrats on the Tracer, I know what your color scheme looks like, I almost bought that one instead.
 
Regardless of licence status, taking a course (or two) is never a terrible idea when returning from a long absense in riding. I did exactly that in the same situation, and have taken a few advanced rider course since then as well.
 
Also look at getting(not a motovlogger, but a former pro and multiple time national champion):

Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track: Ienatsch, Nick, Roberts, Kenny, Morgan, Tom: 9781893618077: Books - Amazon.ca

Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track: Ienatsch, Nick, Roberts, Kenny, Morgan, Tom: 9781893618077: Books - Amazon.ca
www.amazon.ca

easily the best 50$ i've spend in my life
 
Scuba Steve said:
If you had a m license you still do unless you just kept renewing the learners permit every year.

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Yup, you still have a license. What's the story here?
 
Scuba Steve said:
If you had a m license you still do unless you just kept renewing the learners permit every year.

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Or.
If you moved to Alberta for 13 months with a "GM", got an AB driver's license, and moved back to ON. Upon swapping the AB d/l for an ON d/l when moving back, you lose your "M" endorsement that you took with you when you left ON, and have to start all over with an M1 license.
Ask me how I know.
 
Welcome back to the pack and I hope to see you out in the PC area this season.
 
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