Recent content by JonatanDan

Damn, makes me really wish I was older, I guess I have a few calls to make, ugh this sucks, I was really looking forward to riding this season :(

PLau, you got insured for 3500$ a year? I guess I could deal with that, I'll suck it up for a year, what bike do you ride?

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting into riding again, I've been riding since I was 16, however I haven't lived in Canada for the past 5 years and As a result don't have a licence here either. the MTO won't recognize my EU motorcycle license, and as a result I have to start from scratch :( I'm...

Thanks! Yeah, the Bandit is looking like a pretty good bike, easy on maintenance and stuff, How is insurance here in ON with standard bikes and such? I've read up on the sticky in another thread, but I was wondering, would a Standard be considered a "sport" bike? (higher insurance?) I don't...

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I can Ride with it here legally, but I can't get insured, and since I actually live here (as opposed to visiting) I have to either transfer my license, (Pain in the ***) or start from scratch... Thanks for the suggestions guys, I appreciate it, I know I'm not supposed to...

No, It's Quite alright, I've had my licence for about a year and a half now, However, I didn't get it in Canada, I have a EU Motorcycle License... I've ridden the MZ250, A Honda Shadow (My Uncle's, Massive bike...) and My younger brother rides a Ninja 250, I only took the Ninja out twice, I...

Thanks Guys! I'm thinking of going with the V-Strom 650 then, seems like a great bike, however Price Wise is it even possible to get one for around 3-4 grand or less? I don't care about "newness" as I want to learn Bike maintenance as well. Also, a "Standard" seating position isn't the most...

Why would You guys say stay away from cruisers? The weight doesn't really bother me, and I plan to do long distances more, Highway,. etc...

Hey Guys! I thought I'd ask some of you more experienced guys what bike one would recommend for someone of my size, I'm about 6'6, 260 lbs, and I've ridden a little before. I learned to ride on an old Russian MZ250 Standard bike, (Kick start and all :) I only rode for about 3-4 weeks though, and...