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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3
Well, I didn't get to it last year but I am this year. My in-class is on Tuesday for 3 hours then my riding time is the following week from 6-9:30pm Mon-Fri. Will go write the class 6 test sometime later this week (hopefully Wednesday). Then take the test after I am done my course.
If all goes to plan, I'll have my license by May 15th, and then the next week I'll check out bikes on Kijiji and hopefully pick one up by Friday in time for my 21st birthday. Now thats my present for myself. 
Where is the cheapest/best place to go to buy a helmet and proper shoes? I've been to Bowcycle and Blackfoot but I didn't really spend too much time looking and I forgot to check the prices when I did. No way I am buying them online as I want the size/fit to be perfect.
Right now I am looking to get either a SV650, R6 (if I feel like spending the extra $1000), or a Bandit. |
A few things to think about
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1) nothing says you can't try on a helmet at a store and them buy one online for cheaper, just get the model number and size and order away
2) If you buy a bike from a dealer (new or used) they'll pretty much give you gear discounts for life, if you can find a used bike at a dealer for a decent price it may be worth it
3) In my experience Bow Cycle has the best service in town (but I can guarantee there will be several posts saying it sucks, just as there will be posts saying GW, and Blackfoot are awesome, or suck) They're probably all the same, and for the most part the prices are the same (they'll pretty much all match anyone's price if they aren't) so just pick the one that's most convenient for you, and start building a relationship with the parts/service/accessory staff. They don't know me at Bow, but they recognize me and that helps A LOT!
4) It should go without saying, but when it comes to a helmet get the best protection you can afford. That doesn't mean the most espensive helmet, as a lot of the time you're paying for the paint job. If you're on a budget, go for the highest end helmet with the simplest paint job.