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Question on taking my M2X

shaf

shaf

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I hope I am using the right terminology. I have my GM2 license currently and had taken the course at RTI a few years ago.

I have until June 2013 to get my full M license (I assume this is also called the M2X?)

I don't currently have a bike and want to get my full license.

What are my options?

Can I rent/borrow a bike and just go take the test? Or does the test have to be done through an institution?

Or should I book a course at RTI (do they give you a bike to use?)?

What should I do? I am in Toronto FWIW.
 
Yes, you can rent/borrow a bike and just take the test.

I don't think RTI gives you a bike so you'd have to rent a bike AND pay for the course. Of course, if you rent a bike and fail the test than you are out that rental money and still no M (though you can still enjoy the bike for the day) With the RTI course you're almost guaranteed to pass so it's up to you. The test through the ministry is pretty easy IMHO though.
 
shaf said:
I hope I am using the right terminology. I have my GM2 license currently and had taken the course at RTI a few years ago.

I have until June 2013 to get my full M license (I assume this is also called the M2X?)

I don't currently have a bike and want to get my full license.

What are my options?

Can I rent/borrow a bike and just go take the test? Or does the test have to be done through an institution?

Or should I book a course at RTI (do they give you a bike to use?)?

What should I do? I am in Toronto FWIW.
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There are a few bikes on kijiji to rent a bike for the day (although probably not covered through insurance).
You do not have to take the test through an institution (same applies for your M1X) but you have to have your own bike if you take the test through Drive Test.
As for bikes being provided for M2X through an institution, I would just call and ask.
 
Thanks for the quick responses.

I called RTI and they don't give you a bike to use.

RTI charges $365 for the course and test.
Drive Test charges $75 for the test.

Either way I have to get a bike and helmet to use for the day.

Seeing that I haven't ridden in over 2 years, would I be ok with just going through Drive Test or should I go through RTI?

Also - are there any locations that are "friendlier" to take the test at?
 
shaf said:
Thanks for the quick responses.

I called RTI and they don't give you a bike to use.

RTI charges $365 for the course and test.
Drive Test charges $75 for the test.

Either way I have to get a bike and helmet to use for the day.

Seeing that I haven't ridden in over 2 years, would I be ok with just going through Drive Test or should I go through RTI?

Also - are there any locations that are "friendlier" to take the test at?
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If you haven't ridden in over 2 years and won't be riding until the test day, I would suggest that you go through the course so that you're more familiar with riding again before being tested.

Like Roasted said earlier, taking a course is pretty much a guaranteed pass.
 
PLau said:
If you haven't ridden in over 2 years and won't be riding until the test day, I would suggest that you go through the course so that you're more familiar with riding again before being tested.

Like Roasted said earlier, taking a course is pretty much a guaranteed pass.
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Thanks.

Any options on bike rentals?
 
I think the only legit bike rental place in the GTA, and maybe Ontario is www.gtaexotics.ca

If you have not ridden in 2 years, I would maybe try and get out a few times before hand unless you are comfortable with your riding skills.
 
I took my M2X through RTI. As others suggested, take the course if you haven't ridden in such a long time. The examiner who wil test you spends the morning and part of the afternoon going through EXACTLY what the they want to see you do on the test. And you practice and practice the moves. You then take the test immediately after practicing all the moves. Almost guaranteed to pass (although one guy in my group failed even so. :sad1: ). Taking Drivetest is a crap shoot; you might end up with a bad tester and fail. Without the experience, you'll miss the fine points the examiners are watching for. RTI is a good institution and have good examiners.
 
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