Recent content by dan18

Oh wow I clearly didn't do my research well! Yeah this is the place. Thanks for directing me!

Hi, I found a 1990 Honda CB-1 that I'm looking at tomorrow that's imported from Japan. It has 9100 km on it and it's being sold by a dealer for $3990. I was wondering if this sounds right for a bike this old. Should I be worried about any tampering with the bike? Is a bike this old worth this...

Aha I like your answer Lyndsay. I'm really leaning towards a CB-1 and hearing people with positive things to say about old bikes makes me feel better :p Does mileage play a huge role in its reliability? I mean, can a bike with 60k+ still be more reliable than one with 10k provided it's been...

You guys are making me doubt myself haha. I have enough mechanical and electrical skills to maintain the bike myself (I've done brake lines, exhaust, oil changes, and other minor electrical things here and there on my old golf). But one day my starter solenoid crapped out on me and I had to...

I'm in the same boat as you. I gave TD a call and they'd definitely insure me with my M2. Are you planning on taking a safety course before you buy?

It's not a long commute, only about 15-20 min each way. Will the fairings actually deflect a lot of water?

I just checked quotes on a couple of motorcycles today and wow... If I just wait a year after getting my M2 (with no insurance), insurance goes down to about half of what it would cost right now! I'm hoping my old VW Golf lasts me for the summer in case I decide to wait a year. And also...

As the title says, I'm wondering if bikes this old are any good for commuting every day for a summer or two. Will they break down every few months? I'm going to go check out a 1993 Suzuki Bandit 400 this Saturday which the guy is selling for $3000 (I think that's far too much). But my...

Hi, I'm looking to get my first motorcycle and I've steered towards getting a Honda CB-1. Bike must be in good enough condition to be certified and I'm looking for a bike less than about $2500. PM me if you have something. Thanks for looking.

Aha I was waiting for that one. Well I really do want to ride so I'm going with it. I got my M1 today! I'm going think about which bike I'll get after I try some of them out at the course.

Thanks guys for all your opinions! I'm getting more and more excited for the training course. I'm willing to spend money on good gear seeing as it's the last thing between me and the road. The one-time costs aren't that much of a concern to me. It's the ongoing costs that I worry about. Will...

Yeah, CB-1 is at the top of my list because it's a 4 cyl and because it sounds amazing. The others are technologically way more advanced but the CB-1 just has something about it that really makes me want it :dontknow:

What do you mean by skipping the year? Like don't get a bike/insurance until one year later or is there some loophole I should know about? :P and by SF you mean State Farm insurance right? I'm planning on sticking to smaller bikes at least for now. I'm just paranoid about buying a used bike and...

Hmm so I guess the money reason isn't valid anymore :P Do you guys know of anyone who did the course and decided it wasn't for them? I'm getting pumped for learning to ride. What expectations should I have going into the course?

Hi everybody, I've been coming to this site for a little while now and decided I should post and let everyone know I'm here (actually in downtown Toronto studying mechanical engineering at U of T!). Since spring last year I've been wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle and I finally decided I...