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New Rider Excited for Spring

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Silent Q

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Hello all,

I recently got my M1 and just finished a basic training course at Georgian College in Barrie. I get to hand them the envelope to get my M2 on November 25. I am really excited to get going in the Spring. I don't have a bike yet, but I am looking and getting rough estimates on insurance quotes from all over. I still have to call State Farm, but as of right now, it seems like I will be insured by either RidersPlus, Jevco, or StateFarm.

Starting with a street bike will be a bit more expensive, but after a couple years of riding, I am thinking of taking a racing course. That said, I would like to be familiar with the power and handling. I am thinking somewhere between a 400-650. Then again, anything over 500 and the insurance really starts to increase.

Well that is a little about me, time to go read some threads.

Marcel
 
Welcome!!
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Got a 2006 Ninja 500r to start. Pretty nice bike and will do me well for a year or two before I master it and look at moving up.
 
Silent Q said:
Got a 2006 Ninja 500r to start. Pretty nice bike and will do me well for a year or two before I master it and look at moving up.
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Excellent bikes, I just bought one in collingwood saturday and am absolutely loving it.
 
You know, as bad as the wait will be, I have been able to get out a couple times this year. Sabex, I agree with you, I am really liking the bike so far. It handles great and has some pretty good pickup. Next year will be fantastic!
 
Congrats on the new to you 500R. It makes a nice inexpensive entry level sport tourer as well. I suggest a little PLP (parking lot practice) in the spring to get familiar with your bike.
 
In the spring, I plan on taking it to the Georgian College parking lot in barrie. In their back lot they have lines painted on for their motorcycle courses which I will go about practicing on.

I took it on the highway a couple days ago for the first time... There was a lot more wind resistance than I expected. Then I ducked behind the windsheild and it all went away... Go figure, heh.
 
Silent Q said:
In the spring, I plan on taking it to the Georgian College parking lot in barrie. In their back lot they have lines painted on for their motorcycle courses which I will go about practicing on.
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It's a great idea if you're that close.

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I still do a little PLP every spring. Not just to get rid of the winter cob webs from not riding but also to do a shake down run of the bike to see if there are any problems that need to get fixed.
 
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