I have no idea about the used bike market up there since I don't live in the area, but I do have some advice for riders who are just getting started:
1. Take a class, bike's require a much different skill set than driving a car, not to mention more attention needs to be paid when riding a bike.
2. BUY PROPER GEAR!!!!! Dress for the crash, not for the ride.
3. Don't start off with your dream bike, learn on something used and has have already been dropped (not wrecked, there's a difference).
4. Don't be that idiot that gets a liter bike for his first motorcycle.
5. After you build a good base skill set, take it to the track if you want to further build your skills and go fast. (I'm on the Red Bike)
