New Guy; Tell me if this sounds right

[indrish]

Chronologically.

1) Study and write the M1.

2) Attend Humber College's Motorcycle Course to save on insurance (it is recognized by most insurance companies right?)

3) Give M2 test (within 90 days of receiving the M1?).

3) Buy bike and ride.

[indrish]

Also, which is better RTI or Humber? http://www.ridertraining.ca/courses.html

Are both recognized by insurance companies?

[aznk]

2) and 3) are combined

Your write your M1. It is valid for 90 days.

Within that time, you can attend a motorcycle training course which will teach you how to operate and ride a motorcycle, they also include an M1-exit test. Most (RIT and colleges) are recognized by insurance companies.

If you pass, you will be granted your M2 license, which is valid for 5 years (5 years from your M1 date)

Get insurance, gear up and ride!

[GreyGhost]

Not all insurance companies give a discount for the training course.

It's still a good deal as it may save your life though. Every course helps, but the first one is especially important to start to teach you good habits.

[sportbiker_kev]

2) and 3) are combined

Not entirely - you do get your M2 from passing the course, but you have to hand in the papers to the MTO before the 90 days are up (which is what I believe the OP was referring to).

[BusaBob]

i thought you couldn't upgrade to the M2 right away even after passing the exam. i thought you had to wait 60 days, or something like that.

[aznk]

i thought you had to wait 60 days, or something like that.

ahh, thats right

I believe you have to hold the the M1 for atleast 30 days before you upgrade to your M2 at the Ministry.

So really, you have a 60 day window to get your M2.

[short stop]

Someone else with State Farm can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember them giving a toss about the course.

Either way, it's worth it to attend.

[polo]

you are right shortstop, state farm gives jack about the course. it's all about engine size, age and driving record. i think you also need a G for like 4 years, but you can correct me if i'm wrong.

[adri]

Please do yourself a favor and also consider the cost of buying gear and look into the cost to get yourself insured. Every once in a while we see a rider who cannot afford to ride the bike they've bought and are licensed to ride and will sell them soon after because they didn't properly budget the costs. The first year is always the most expensive, it's pretty cheap after that if you ride something small and stay up on maintenance.

[mroberto]

ahh, thats right

I believe you have to hold the the M1 for atleast 30 days before you upgrade to your M2 at the Ministry.

So really, you have a 60 day window to get your M2.

You have to have your M1 for a minimum of 60 days, but it's only valid for 90 days. That actually gives you a 30 day window to upgrade to your M2.

See the Class M1 section:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dan...du/index.shtml

[mihnea]

SO:
1 - write M1 (valid for 90 days, CANNOT upgrade to M2 for 60days)
2 - take course, pass
3 - after 60 days from your M1 take your passed test envelope to MTO and get M2 licence
4 - take full M within 5 years of writing the M1 (date you went for no 1 above)

[indrish]

I'm thinking. Those $400 could be put towards a good helmet if insurance companies don't give a rat's ***. Any companies that do?

[bassguitar]

My broker told me Jevco didn't care about the course. But maybe it had more to do with my age (33) and G driving record and experience (16 years clean)?

[americrack]

The course would be good for you and the test is easier there (I hear) Mine was easy as a prostitute. And the one they give at the Drive Test centers are hard as f*ck. But correct me if I'm wrong.

[IXFe]

SO:
1 - write M1 (valid for 90 days, CANNOT upgrade to M2 for 60days)
2 - take course, pass
3 - after 60 days from your M1 take your passed test envelope to MTO and get M2 licence
4 - take full M within 5 years of writing the M1 (date you went for no 1 above)

basically right,
but you have 5 years from getting your M2 to get your full-M.
(not 5 years from writing the M1)

Also you must hold an M2 license for a minimum of 22 months (if you did the road test yourself) or 18 months (if you took a certified safety course). After the 18/22 months you take another road test (M2-exit) or take a M2-Exit Course @ RTI or equivalent that includes the testing.

First things first ... gear up and get riding bt doing 1-2-3!

[brent]

i would personally go to shannonville and take a race course beginner if you can already ride a bike they will teach you better fundementals of riding braking throttle control cornering etc!!!!state farm dnt care about the course its age 25 u get the break