Hello World! New Rider on CB500F

RawFish

RawFish

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Hi All, New rider here, enjoying the new community and my new ride.

Born in South America, surrounded by small motorcycles, only got to ride a PW50 and scooters.

Lived in Montreal 10 years for University and moved last October to Toronto cuz Wifey got transferred here. So far, loving my hew home-town and the community.

So... with the return tax I got by moving from QC (yeup, rumours are true!) I decided to finally get a bike. Passed the written test in April 1st, did my MST course with RTI (By the way, course and instructors were amazing!) and got my first bike last Wednesday. Read lots of reviews and turned down my dream Ducati Monster for money concerns (MSRP, insurance, service...) and advise from riders. So far the CB500F has been great, really good handling, forgiving on the gears and enough pull to get me around. Clutch was a bit loose so I tightened to end up not being able to get N. But a few spins n' got it to be just perfect.

So far staying safe and visible, loving the weather, my new ride and looking forward to seeing y'all on the road.

Peace Out.

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Hey welcome great bike

Did you try the 500x before you bought this one?

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Welcome and you made a wise choice holding off on that dream bike for now. Out ride your current ride before you move on.
 
I did try the 500X but felt a bit too big for me (5'8''). The F sat just in between the X and the R. Sportive enough, comfortable enough. 300km so far and loving it.

In a couple of years I may go for de Ducati... but If I enjoy Honda, I may go right for the CB1000RR.

Thanks all for the welcome and see you on the road.
 
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welcome!! ride safe!
 
I did try the 500X but felt a bit too big for me (5'8''). The F sat just in between the X and the R. Sportive enough, comfortable enough. 300km so far and loving it.

In a couple of years I may go for de Ducati... but If I enjoy Honda, I may go right for the CB1000RR.
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Welcome - wonderful choice of bike. CB500x would be my personal choice of ride and may be yet for Australia.

Get out to Rock the Red in August and try out the more powerful Honda's.

My kid and his friend both liked the 600rr far better than the 1000.

Stick with the intermediates - more fun, more agile and a lot more sensible both dollars and the kind of riding around Ontario.

Get that sweet 500 down to Pennsylvania and really have some fun. There are a couple of riders heading down this weekend....4-5 hours and you are are into "grin til it hurts" riding areas.

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/480/Pennsylvania/PA-Route-44.html

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforu...sport-Renovo-PA-Weekend&p=2176732#post2176732

Have fun.
 
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Thanks for the welcomes. Nice info and tips. Keep them coming!

Peace out.
 
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