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rinCode

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Hey guys/gals!

So I've been wanting to get a motorcycle for the past few years now. I haven't had the money to buy one until now, but also, I had a lot of people who've been opposed to it. So for the past few years I've just been window shopping and reading up on beginner guides, buying guides, etc. Now, a few years later, I'm finally getting my first bike! I'm so excited!!! I just put in a deposit last night on a Honda CBR250. I'm gonna go in sometime this week to sign the papers and take care of payment. After a few years of lurking the forums, I'll finally be able to ride with you guys and share my experiences! Anyways, they've offered to store the bike for me free of charge until the end of April, which is great because I have yet to get my license, take the driving course, and get a plate. So, I'm just waiting for March to roll around so that I can get my M1, get the bike plated and insured, etc. By the way, any other new riders out there that would be interested in taking the course with me? I'm looking for the earliest date possible; March if they have, or early April. I get very busy with work starting right at the beginning of May so I need to get the course done before then. If you're interested, give me a shout!!!

Thanks for reading! Hope to ride with you all in the spring!!!
 
Get your M1 Feb 15th, take course in mid April and then you can have the M2 right away instead of looking for insurance with only an M1.

By the time you hop on your bike in mid to end of April you will be riding with an M2 instead of waiting for it (2 month waiting period, M1 expires after 3 months).

Am willing to help with some riding skills and technique if you are ever up for a ride.
 
Welcome! You're going to enjoy a lot riding your bike, have fun at the riding course and ^^^this.
 
yea, thats exactly what i was planning on doing, actually! ill definitely take you up on that offer! actually, i have a couple questions off the top of my head atm. first off, to be honest, i dont even know if motorcycles are manual or automatic transmission. i know the older ones are, but i assume newer models have automatic transmission? or do you still have to gear up and down using the clutch? if so, i think thatd be the hardest part for me to learn. second, in the case that i dont pass the m1 written test, is there a wait period before i can take it again? i wasnt able to find an answer in the mto books or online. thanks in advance!
 
Matthew.Tremayne said:
Get your M1 Feb 15th, take course in mid April and then you can have the M2 right away instead of looking for insurance with only an M1.

By the time you hop on your bike in mid to end of April you will be riding with an M2 instead of waiting for it (2 month waiting period, M1 expires after 3 months).

Am willing to help with some riding skills and technique if you are ever up for a ride.
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This is exactly what I did. Lady at mto in February was like why are you taking it in the winter you can't ride, I decided to not explain and just laughed lol.

i took m1 exit on in April with a high of 1 degree that weekend. Was cold but well worth it.


As for for the bikes... They are manual transmissions, thought you would have known that by buying your bike. Clutch on the left shifter on the left. I hope you thought about insurance too, hopefully your over 25 or had g license for more than 5 yrs or it could be expensive hopefully you looked into that.


congrats on the purchase and see you in the spring
 
Arkay said:
I hope you thought about insurance too, hopefully your over 25 or had g license for more than 5 yrs or it could be expensive hopefully you looked into that.

congrats on the purchase and see you in the spring
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yea, im 26 and have had my g for 8 or 9 years. ill look into quotes in a couple months :)
 
rinCode said:
yea, im 26 and have had my g for 8 or 9 years. ill look into quotes in a couple months :)
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Congrats on the bike!

I'd give StateFarm a call based on your age and years licensed, assuming a clean record, they'll probably give you the best rate on a lower cc bike. (they insure by displacement)
 
nfq said:
Congrats on the bike!

I'd give StateFarm a call based on your age and years licensed, assuming a clean record, they'll probably give you the best rate on a lower cc bike. (they insure by displacement)
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thanks!! and yea, I read the insurance guide on this forum and SF was first on my lift :)
 
Arkay said:
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As for for the bikes... They are manual transmissions, thought you would have known that by buying your bike. Clutch on the left shifter on the left.
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Don't forget about the reverse, really useful when you're backing out of a tight spot ;)
 
Welcome!
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rinCode said:
I was thinking of doing learning curves but if you have a better recommendation..

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+1 to them. Really enjoyed my time with them. Lots of bike time
 
I started off with TD I bought a black 2007 CBR125R with 1,500km for $1,800, did my safety course 3 days later then got insurance for about $617/year. I've got my full M now but my rate hasn't gone down but might go down (or up) next year when I renew my policy next February/March.
 
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