First ride success - Toronto St.

Hey everyone,

I'm a new rider, got my M1 on April 10, just got my bike on Friday, took the Humber motorcycle course over the weekend, and got it plated/insured yesterday. Warmed up a bit around my neighbourhood yesterday to get comfortable moving up at road speeds, and decided I was good to go.

I rode over today, taking Burnhamthorpe from Mississauga, over to Dundas, Dundas to Victoria, Victoria down to Adelaide, Adelaide to Toronto, then parked on Toronto St. with a bunch of the bikes that are commonly parked there. Even with some of the traffic, I think I've had the most fun I can ever remember having in my life haha.

I just wanted to thank all the people who replied to my insurance and bike purchase threads, you guys made it a lot easier for me to get setup, and I am super appreciative of it.

On another note, is there anyone here who is part of the large number of motorcycles on Toronto St? I am riding an 06 Suzuki GZ250 :P

Also, if anyone can recommend a faster or generally better route, your input is also appreciated! My main intersection is Dixie and Rathburn ;]

Congrats and glad you had fun! I would highly recommend looking at the Dixie south and then go along Lakeshore the entire way. I've taken it before and it's not a lot of lights until you get to the CNE but even then it's not too busy.

Another option is to ride along Evans Avenue, or even Birmingham until the end (Royal York) go South to Lakeshore and then follow that until you get downtown.

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Originally Posted by sieg777

Hey everyone,

I'm a new rider, got my M1 on April 10, just got my bike on Friday, took the Humber motorcycle course over the weekend, and got it plated/insured yesterday. Warmed up a bit around my neighbourhood yesterday to get comfortable moving up at road speeds, and decided I was good to go.

I rode over today, taking Burnhamthorpe from Mississauga, over to Dundas, Dundas to Victoria, Victoria down to Adelaide, Adelaide to Toronto, then parked on Toronto St. with a bunch of the bikes that are commonly parked there. Even with some of the traffic, I think I've had the most fun I can ever remember having in my life haha.

I just wanted to thank all the people who replied to my insurance and bike purchase threads, you guys made it a lot easier for me to get setup, and I am super appreciative of it.

Also, if anyone can recommend a faster or generally better route, your input is also appreciated! My main intersection is Dixie and Rathburn ;]

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Pics or it did not happened..

try to edit your post about what bike you have and where you will normally park it, I know its only a 250 but still


Enjoy riding...

Haha thanks :] I'll try that way out tomorrow, maybe leave a bit earlier to give myself time incase I'm late. Riding along the lake sounds awesome.

And yes, I will take a picture and post it when I get on my lunch break!

congrats on the new bike.....take your time and be safe.....cheers

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Originally Posted by sieg777

On another note, is there anyone here who is part of the large number of motorcycles on Toronto St? I am riding an 06 Suzuki GZ250 :P

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I saw one on its side there this morning ... yours ? :p

I really really hope that is not serious LOL

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Originally Posted by chiller

I saw one on its side there this morning ... yours ? :p

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:lmao: way to give the kid a hard attack... unless he is like Jeremy Clarkson from top gear who just couldn't care to put the side stand down...

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Originally Posted by afelotreyu

:lmao: way to give the kid a hard attack... unless he is like Jeremy Clarkson from top gear who just couldn't care to put the side stand down...

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I literally just ran out to make sure it was fine HAHAHAHA. Although I did discover a Mercedes parked awfully close to it >.>

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Originally Posted by sieg777

I literally just ran out to make sure it was fine HAHAHAHA. Although I did discover a Mercedes parked awfully close to it >.>

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gotcha :P

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Originally Posted by chiller

gotcha :P

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One day chiller...one day I shall get YOU

Glad you enjoyed your first ride! Good luck and always be safe.

Here she is ;] Parked alongside the Toronto St. crew

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Ooouuuuuuu, aaahhhhhhhh! Congrats, welcome to the community!


Sent from my calculator, using skills.

aaawww nice.. that pic just reminded me of my Honda Rebel (first bike) ... man that bike was fun to learn on....