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I see your points above. motorcycling, like any other activity, is an ever learning activity. No class can prepare you for all the scenarios you will encounter and you in your life will not see it all. In my haste to finish the post and submit it ( I was leaving work for the day), I may not...

I started on my bike in stages. 2 months after I did my M1 exit course, I bought a bike, i knew I wasn't ready to commute to work (25km one way through city traffic). Rode it every night after I got home from work and early morning on weekends. Started out in my neighbourhood, small streets...

I just read up on what level 1 and level 2 include. I am intrigued. Something worthwhile for this or next season.

Thanks for the info, i'll certainly look into these courses. Total control sounds like the one to take, i'll look at the curriculum. It is really not just about passing the test, I am confident that i will when the time comes. I want more skills, I want to use whatever bike I have, now and in...

I think the general consensus is that additional expert instruction is beneficial and i am all for that; unless you're a young bird and still think you're indestructible. What I wanted to know, and I think it has been answered, is whether the M2 exit course is worthwhile or if there are other...

Thanks for the input guys. I wasn't concerned with passing. By the time I am ready to take the test I will have ridden several thousand kms, hopefully. I was more interested in knowing whether the course will teach any insight into defensive driving, maneuvers or techniques to improve riding...

Is this a worthwhile course to take or is simply going to the ministry, book a date for the test sufficient? Is there another more worthwhile course that will teach more than the M2 exit course? I would appreciate your input on what courses are available for motorcycle riding (to improve...

thanks again for all the advise. My tires needed changing (was told by the seller and during safety). I have since purchased a new set and will install before I begin riding this yr.

Thanks guys for all the input. i ride a ninja 250 and that occurred on my 5th time out (i'm a real noob at this) on the bike. Good advise as always from the members on this site. Thanks again

Back in November I was riding and came upon a segment of road that was being resurfaced. They had scratched the road to lay new asphalt, I slowed and went on it. Needless to say, the rear end was sliding everywhere, I felt several times like I was going to go down. Now, can you guys give me...

Which version do you have and what comes with it? mounts, memory cards etc.. How good is the battery? How much are you asking? Let me know.

Would any of you, or have any of you, bought a GoPro from Amazon? I see they have the gopro2 with the outdoor kit for $209.

I saw the 700 at the show, it is simply a beautiful bike.

That's a disheartening thread. That thread stopped in 2011, I hope the issues have been dealt with (the ones I bought were manufactured end of the third quarter of 2012. I am stuck with the decision to return them and buy another (pay shipping costs) brand or keep them and hope for the best and...

Congrats on the purchase. I also bought a 250 for my first bike and it is excellent for city traffic; I've only been on the highway once and was cruising effortlessly at 120 (I am 200 lbs). Good luck on the course.

One of the early responders to this thread made a point that stuck in my head. with the weight and power of a 250, most tires would be more than sufficient; I thought that was a valid statement. For some reason I also had confidence in the UK review, hence the purchase of the Avons.

when I get to that stage, where I think I can handle a large dual purpose bike, I'll definitely try all that is available but I really like the look of the BMWs in the pic.

Wouldn't mind doing some touring around Canada, a little bit of off-road. I ride a 250 now, just started riding, and will work towards the bigger bikes and i hope one of these BMWs will be in my future.

Based on that UK review, I decided to get the Avon AM26 road rider. I hope I didn't go wrong. Picked them up from Canadasmotorcycle.ca for about $228 + tax (front and rear)

I'd like to work towards one of these two i saw at the show on the weekend. I'll surely join the movement then.