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I have a line on a very clean low km 2005 GSXR 750. I came across it unexpectedly yesterday, and will be going back to see it on Friday for a test ride, and will buy if I like it. I managed to find some reviews from the release date, and the bike sounds awesome, but was looking for some input...

Re: f'ing bad drivers From the description I doubt the driver is clued in enough to even understand what happened to her car. 2 + 2 = 5 and all that.... Alan

I plan on doing some track days, although the future of the racetrack here is in doubt. Hopefully something gets sorted out, as I would hate to have to go to Edmonton just to hit the track. Alan

Thanks Geeser - good info there, and your experience reflects my thoughts on what the transition would be like. I plan on easing into things, and smooth is definately the buzzword! Alan

Thanks for the replies. For my riding experience, I started on a 125 in Dublin, rode that for 18 months or so through city traffic (which anyone who has been to an older European city can tell you can be an adventure!) and on country roads, probably putting about 6,000 miles on it. Rode a 90cc...

There are a million posts all over the interwebs advising new riders to stay away from the 600's at first, start on a 250 and move up if & when they are ready, which is all sound advice, and I happen to agree with it, which is why I currently have a Ninja 250 in the garage. It is a great bike to...

Re: so its cool to run reds in the rain now? They even stop for pedestrians at crosswalks here. It's freaky! Alan

What settings are you guys using on the 1080p? Alan

The Italian Job has the trifecta - hot bike (Ducati 748), hot car (Aston Martin Vanquish) and hot girl (Charlize Theron). Top that! Oh yeah, and Fled has Duc 916's, but the Matrix Duc scene is still the best... Alan

The dry weight is 375lbs, and the owners manual recommends that the total weight of rider, passenger, fuel & luggage not exceed 375lbs as well, so 750lbs would be the max. I would not recommend that newbies carry passengers until they have a few thousand km's on the seat. You need to understand...

The hard part for the experienced rider is knowing when the noob gets uncomfortable. The noob doesn't know themselves until they get there, and what an experienced rider wouldn't think twice about can have a noob grabbing for the brakes or doing intestinal cartwheels. The hard part for a noob...

I came that way last week, and was wishing I was on 2 wheels, some nice roads, even on the Trans Canada. If you're looking to make good time, note that I saw a traffic cop just across the border into Manitoba, and didn't see another one until Medicine Hat, AB. Not saying to go WOT but I think...

Along Derry in Milton - me on my black Ninja 250, you on a custom cruiser, extra wide rear tire and dog sitting on the tank :confused: seriously, at least get him some earplugs.... Alan

While I don't agree with the general plot of the article, I do agree with him on one thing - motorcycle safety would be best served it any suggested improvements come from within. I doubt any of us want some government-appointed non-riding beaurocrat deciding what is best for motorcycling. It...

Thanks Brian. I guess reading the handbooks where they focus on highbeams at night clouded my reading - not specifying night time means it's any time. Cheers.

I'm going to preface this question by saying my cat woke me up a few times last night, so I'm not functioning at 100% today :-) Can someone direct me to the specific text that states highbeams during the day are illegal? I've read through the HTA section on lamps and they're not mentioned. I...

When I took my course at Sheridan in April the head instructor told us we should use highbeams during the day, and that it wasn't illegal. I guess someone better tell them... Alan

My wife and I were there getting our Ninja 250's serviced (S500K - I was the guy who took the CBR600 out at 10, nice chatting with you!). Really liked the 600, but was surprised at how different it feels from my 250. Still pretty docile at lower revs so would be workable around town. On the ride...

I wouldn't worry about it, you'll pick it up soon enough. I think it's more important to distinguish between the "right" gear rather than "which" gear. As someone else mentioned, lugging or screaming will tell you this. As a new rider you also want to minimise the amount of time you spend...

Thanks ETR, I appreciate the response.