Hello gtam!

[RednBlax]

Hey Guys,

I'm new here and wanted to say hello to ya'll. I'm a 30 year old male from Milton.

Why am I here? Well, after years of contemplating on getting an M2 licence, I am finally doing it. Back in 1998 when I just got my M1 and about to purchase a used GS500, a friend of mine got into a motorcycle accident. I then had to put my pursuit to riding on hold.

Fast forward 14 years and here I was at my local honda dealer getting an oil change. I was walking around with my wife and was looking at their bikes on the floor. They had a GS500 and I sat on it. I felt I was back in '98 and man was it a good feeling! Later that week I booked a spot at RTI.

I plan to get a bike this riding season. My budget is $3-$3.5K for a used bike. I haven't ridden any 250 (Ninja nor CBR) and due to my height and size (6'2", 215 lbs) they may be too small. But, I shall reserve this judment until my lesson at RTI...they should have a couple of 250s to ride on. I prefer staying with standard/ naked bikes and I'll be using the bike for commuting from Milton to Mississauga. I had my eye on SV650, but insurance is a bit higher compared to 250 and 500. My insurance rates would drop in half after I get my full M licence. I will then get the bike I really want: the Gladius . For now I'll just get a used cheap bike, such as:

Ninja or CBR 250
GS500
Suzuki TU250

So, I'll let you know which bike I end up with. I am open for suggestions since I am returning to this after a long time.

Anyways, I am looking forward to riding again and hope to see some you soon.

Cheer!
Anoop

PS: if there's anyone going to RTI during Aug 4th weekend let me know.

[jay-d]

Welcome!!

Watch out for the leg hu-- oh wait, you're a male. Nevermind.

[hulahoopie]

Welcome to the forums and riding!
I too, have been postponing riding for the same reasons- somebody i knew had been seriously injured in an accident.
I am finally on the road, and enjoying it more than I expected- I wish I have done this earlier!

So...have fun!!!

[jay-d]

Welcome to the forums and riding!
I too, have been postponing riding for the same reasons- somebody i knew had been seriously injured in an accident.
I am finally on the road, and enjoying it more than I expected- I wish I have done this earlier!

So...have fun!!!

Oh hello, how you doin'?

[hulahoopie]

Oh hello, how you doin'?

[rich6969]

welcome to the site.......cheers

[infernobuster]

Welcome

[kanabis]

[DUCATI*SUNRISE]

Welcome!! good luck on finding your bike!! take your time on learning, and just enjoy the process. there's lots of km's to ride and roads to discover. have fun and ride safe.

[ROQET]

Welcome!!

[bww77]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search! See you around town. Cheers

[gjones4487]

Welcome to the forum, good luck on finding a ride. See you around town. When u get a bike and want some one to ride with PM me. and check out the Milton Riders thread in the Weekly/regional rides.
Cheers,
Geoff

[Tom250]

Welcome to the forum and ride safe on a side note I had my eye on the gs, sv and gladius (street fighter) as well. I ended up going with a 2011 Ninja 250r. For the record I am 230lb and 6'3". The bike doesn't feel cramped for me like the cbr 250 did. It has more of a 600 body style with the tame and insurance easy 250 engine. I highly recommend that bike. All the best of luck and if you have any questions about the ninja feel free to ask

[SeaBreez]

Welcome.

[morningstar]

welcome and good luck finding a bike.