I watched a guy lay down his bike on Glenmore and Orden Rd. last week, he skidded and rolled for about 100ft and his bike went end over end about a half dozen times. His shoe flew off and launched into the air about 50ft which was funny.
And he got up and seemed okay, but the only way he could get home to lick his wounds was to get back on his bike after he just ate asphalt. Sounds fun to me.
I would not get a 125cc as the value seems low. I have a Kymco scooter (ya, ya) that goes 95km/h with a performance exhaust on it. I drove it to Victoria with no worries. Even without the exhaust, they do 80km/h. What is the top speed of the 125, 120km/h? If you're not doing highway riding, a scooter would be fine. I'm selling mine for about $2000, and insurance is extremely cheap. Just don't buy a cheap Chinese scooter. Stick to Kymco (Super 9) or Yamaha, or Aprilia if you want to be fancy.
I am either going to buy a newer Ninja 250 or a Suzuki SV650.
One last question, if I buy a bike do I have to come off as smug and arrogant to everyone else that doesn't have a bike? Or was that just a side effect some posters in this thread suffered?
Thanks.
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Thanks for the info guys.
One last question, if I buy a bike do I have to come off as smug and arrogant to everyone else that doesn't have a bike? Or was that just a side effect some posters in this thread suffered?
Thanks.
Don't worry, if you go with the CBR 125, you should have no reason to be smug.
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One last question, if I buy a bike do I have to come off as smug and arrogant to everyone else that doesn't have a bike? Or was that just a side effect some posters in this thread suffered?
Thanks.
You come in here and ask for advice, and you get some good informed opinions. Bike enthusiasts are a different breed, and there is always a certain amount of chest puffing when it comes to the topic. Do you really think the average rider can actually exploit the differences between a GSXR1000 an R1 and a CBR1000RR? Most riders buy machines as a luxury, a toy, something you baby and be proud of, so sure, guys or gonna sound and little ######y about their ride.
Sure your thread got a little derailed and turned into a bit of a "online bike show" but most guys that buy motorcycles are enthusiasts, not guys looking for a cheap way to commute, so that it to be expected. People that buy them for cheap transportation usually live in 2nd and 3rd world countries.
Call this statement smug or arrogant of you like, but I have likely been riding motorcycles longer than you have been alive, and I have worked in the industry as well, and a lot of people come to me for advice on this topic. I have taught many people how to ride as well. Either way I will make sure I delete my posts in this thread so it is free of smugness and arrogance on the topic.
Canadian Tire is now selling a line of Korean made scooters. I suggest you check out their selection before you purchase something. You may find something you like there that doesn't come across as too smug or arrogant.
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The only arrogant people in the bike world are Harley owners.
They won't give you the secret-motorcycle-brotherhood-wave because you are not on a Harley.....so if you buy that CBR125 expect to be snubbed by the old school Harley types....
I do recommend taking a safety course though.
..and for the love of god.........buy a jacket! I slammed into a deer without a jacket on one of these....
So yeah..........unless you want nurses pulling gravel out of your festering wounds...........buy a jacket.
One last question, if I buy a bike do I have to come off as smug and arrogant to everyone else that doesn't have a bike? Or was that just a side effect some posters in this thread suffered?
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Canadian Tire is now selling a line of Korean made scooters. I suggest you check out their selection before you purchase something. You may find something you like there that doesn't come across as too smug or arrogant.
I'm coming in late to the party but here's my advice,
get a used bike it will save the crying from scratching up a new one and you don't lose as much when you decide to move up.
As others have said the Ninja 250 is a good choice until you are comfortable and decide what you really want.
Take lessons and be careful.
I like to plan my route and even my parking before I leave. You don't have a reverse gear so backing up can be awkward.
Get a good jacket, helmet and boots and wear them, even if it's hot.
When you get a new bike practice on it in a deserted parking lot until you get comfortable with the braking, turning, handling etc. Learn it's and your limitations.
I know for driving you get your learners permit, then can go driving with an adult.
How do you learn on a bike as your all alone (for the most part). Do you just go and wing it, like a bicycle? I want to buy a bike this summer but I have no experience on a motorbike.
I know for driving you get your learners permit, then can go driving with an adult.
How do you learn on a bike as your all alone (for the most part). Do you just go and wing it, like a bicycle? I want to buy a bike this summer but I have no experience on a motorbike.
I'm not sure anymore, some jurisdictions have graduated licenses but if you sign up for lessons, they should take care of your questions and provide an opportunity to get your license. Me, at the time, they just mailed me a class 6 because I had a registered motorbike.
I'm not sure anymore, some jurisdictions have graduated licenses but if you sign up for lessons, they should take care of your questions and provide an opportunity to get your license. Me, at the time, they just mailed me a class 6 because I had a registered motorbike.
I'm thinking to take classes over a weekend, then get my license. I am pretty sure that is all my friend did. One weekend, took the test, and now he drives around.
I have a little rant about licenses. I took the safety lessons last year, in August maybe. But then I just didn't go and get my license. Apparently they used to be able to give you your license after you took and passed the lessons, but the AB government changed that. So now here I am, picking my bike up tomorrow, with no license because they make it so damn hard to get a license. You need to find someone with a bike and use it for the road test, as you can't get insurance or registration on your bike until you have a Class 6. PITA.
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