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JCHC91

JCHC91

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Hi all, just joined the motorcycle world by obtaining my m1 back in the beginning of March.

Needless to say, I've been trying to plan for what I want to do in the future, a big part of that being the M1 Exit course.

I've heard that Learning Curves is the best deal. I know they are a good bunch of instructors as I have taken their Get Your Feet Wet crash course and it was very enjoyable as the instructors were patient and not leering at every mistake we made ahaha.

I am wondering if there is an alternative to Learning Curves. I live in Richmond Hill, but I attend school at Warden, so the Beaches isn't too far away from me.

I would also like to hear about how I could increase my riding experience.. I am not planning on getting a bike UNTIL I have my insurance and my M2 as I've heard insurance companies just tell you to go away when you have your M1.

I bought a little pit bike with 125cc to sort of get the hang of a 2 wheeled bike with an engine and I feel it's sort of increased my ability to ride, but I don't think it's enough to get me to where I want since it's not exactly road legal (I only ride around my neighbourhood.)

My friend has also let me ride his bike whenever he can (250 Rebel). I was just wondering if there's any other way to get my riding confidence up.

As I am interested in the Ninja 300, I was thinking of going to this event my friend told me about that is hosted by Kawasaki and attempting to ask if they would allow me to ride on one of the 300's but I get the feeling that they won't let anyone with a M1 go near those bikes. I would understand though if that's the case, with a lot of throttle-happy riders.

I will greatly appreciate any advice this forum has for me.

Thanks,

JCHC91
 
RTI was the course I took 5 years back and was very happy with them. Easy going people, lots of different types of bikes to play with.

As for advice for new riders, to be honest with you, there is quite a bit posted already in stickies. Any specific questions though, feel free to ask, no one will bug you about it.
 
Hey man I'm taking learning curves April 19-21 at the Honda plant on the 404 and Elgin mills. You should give them an email and see if they have any slots left if not they will be doing courses there this year I think 12 times or so.
 
You can consider taking a course at Centennial College and Warden - St Clair campass. I took my M1 exit course there. Another thing you may want to consider is that if you take a course at a registerd college. You can deduct the course as continuing education - tuition fees on your tax return. Not sure if learning curves or RTI qualify.
 
Welcome and be sure to read the stickies, there are a lot of info there. I would just pick the closest training facility to you.

fyi, I took the Centennial College training course 2 years ago, it was pretty good.
 
250R-ICE said:
You can consider taking a course at Centennial College and Warden - St Clair campass. I took my M1 exit course there. Another thing you may want to consider is that if you take a course at a registerd college. You can deduct the course as continuing education - tuition fees on your tax return. Not sure if learning curves or RTI qualify.
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Only thing is I got my learning curves for about 100$ less than a college course so the tax break probably isn't anywhere near 100$
 
I remember RTI being cheaper than the college courses and it was a great experience.

As for getting riding experience, why not get it on your own bike? I don't think you need to be good at riding before buying your first bike, most people get their experience on their first bike.

If you want though, you can take a dirt biking course, which will teach you a lot about the limits of bikes and hwo to get out of slippery situations. It'll probably run you about 250-300 though but you'll have a wicked time
 
Arkay said:
Only thing is I got my learning curves for about 100$ less than a college course so the tax break probably isn't anywhere near 100$
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My tax return was $77. Went to Humber last year.
 
If you have 3 days free during the week, I strongly suggest Humber for several reasons.
You can book the test a few days in advance which will ensure that the weather you'll be riding is pretty good. Far less people during the week, 12 people when I was doing mine compared to 40-50 during the weekend especially when it's warm.

New motorcycles. I've heard Humber changed their fleet this year so they should have new bikes as old ones were beat.

Good luck.

AGMZ
Thanks for reminding me. I forgot about the tax return.
 
Arkay said:
Hey man I'm taking learning curves April 19-21 at the Honda plant on the 404 and Elgin mills. You should give them an email and see if they have any slots left if not they will be doing courses there this year I think 12 times or so.
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Do what this guy said, I might even be your instructor :D
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