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I'm up for an evening or w/e ride if you guys are getting together.

Most definitely, don't rush and buy stuff just for the course. There is another thread here, started a day or 2 ago that goes into detail on what is needed, I'm sure you will find it. Maybe, just get a good helmet, as its one of the items that is hard to borrow. Once your course is done, go...

Welcome - what are you riding?

Welcome! Great bike to build your confidence and improve on skills on.

I'm new to Pickering - so thanks as well for some of these ideas.

Glad that you are ok. A bike can be fixed or you can get a new one. Live and learn from these 2 experiences, but don't give up riding just becos of these 2 incidents. You will one day regret that you stopped riding. I agree with the above posters - what was the reason for your first rear end...

1. Canadian Tire sells bike covers or check out Royal & GP in Whitby. 2. I just did a search and found a few ninja 250 specific forums. Play around with them and see which one is more active with more info. Google is your friend. Also try and find a workshop manual for your bike. It will...

Well, this started off extremely positive where the OP was getting some sound advice and really appreciated it. Too bad that this got polluted becos someone had a lead to sell a bike and got some bias info.

Jacket - motorcycle specific, or heavy denim jacket will be fine. Boots - as long as it covers your ankles and offers some protection - will your boots protect your ankles? Gloves - as long as it offers some protection to your wrist bone Pants - jeans will be fine as long as there are no rips or...

Welcome and never be afraid to ask questions. If you are unsure, the only way to learn is by asking. Regarding your insurance, call around to a few other companies as well to get a better comparison. I have taught several people that have never sat on a motorcycle before. Some get it...

I've got an extra Yuasa for a DR650 - may fit other models. You can have if you want to pick up. It's currently on a tender; however have placed a new battery into my bike.

How long do you plan on keeping this 125? If it's for a season, then do it as it seems like you are getting a good deal. If you plan on keeping for a few seasons, I would go with the more expensive 250. You want to enjoy your ride don't you!

I'm pretty close to the Pickering Go parking lot if you need a few pointers.

Like everyone has pointed out, upper body relaxed and grip the tank with your knees in. At times you may have to lean into the wind to go straight. Riding in wind definitely comes with experience. Which way did you take to get to GP - I find taking Bayly all the way across is nicer with less...

Welcome Marcelo! Bit too late now, but you should have shopped around for insurance quotes prior to buying your bike. Who did you have insurance with for your dirt bikes & have you tried them already?

Well you got their in one piece and learned a few valuable lessons along the way - fatigue on long distance trips can have serious and disastrous consequences. Avoid it at all costs, stop & hydrate as often and don't ever push yourself. Rather get to your destination a day later than never at all.

It's always worth a try. Have you built up a relationship with the sales guy as yet?

We all want a deal and we still want these dealers to stay in business, so we can continue to visit them in the future. If there is not much room to play with on the sticker price of the bike, try negotiating with the PDI & freight chargers, possibly 1st service or a deal on gear & accessories...

Yes, the Go parking lots are a great place to practice over the weekend. I used to live close to the Richmond Hill lot and the lot the farthest away was always empty over the weekend.

This is a great idea, really didn't think that a system like this was in place. Good to know as I have a helmet that I need to get rid off.