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I’m from Stouffville, going for the Ninja myself. I would rather start smaller than bigger, The Ninja 250 has great resale value so when I”m ready to move up, I shouldn’t have a problem selling it. But first I need the 09’s to come in so I can buy one, wish the blue was offered going with red.

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I got my M1 written test, I can ride anywhere by certain highways (freeways) and after dark, no instruction necessary., but you have 90 days to get your M2 in which most people take the course. Means cheaper insurance and can go for your Full M sooner. My sister is not thrilled I can get on a bike an ride without instruction and learn as I go. However I won’t get on one until I take the course (3 weeks and counting)

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Ah good old Markham. I grew up in Stouffville, so I know all the roads in that area quite well. I am holding out for the Ninja 250 got my name on hold for one. Where did you take your course, I am taking the one at Durham College., how did you find the instructors and the test itself?

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I wish they sold the blue model in Canada. It would be my first choice. However we only are offered the Green, Red and Black, up here. I am going with the red after much debte between that and the green, finally settled by the colour of the jacket I just bought. Enjoy the sweet ride,

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lol I tried 6 or 7 on before I settled. Glad you found one that fits well and one your happy with. Happy Riding.

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I just bought a Shoei TZR, black, due to the price wasn’t going to spend an extra hundred for silver or more for multi colours. However I tried the HJC and the gmax, and neither of the fit well. I had to buy an XS. From what other riders have told me and what the guys who helped me get the helmet all said the same thing, fit and comfor are the two main things, then wind noise fog and such. You can always buy things to help with the fog or so I’m told. For me it was worth the $280 (can) to protect my noggin, knowing that it fits well. I have yet to get my bike, so to get used to the helmet I ocassionally watch tv with it on like the people above have suggested.

Hope that helps.

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Hi Ben,

I have to agree with the others,I did not think you were out of line. I must say that I liked the conversation, I think its great that people have different opinions and express them, they allow others to open up their minds. I can understand where both of you were coming from, and think you each made valid points. Keep up the great work, its an awesome site,

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Steve

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Thanks for the warm wishes. I’m excited, I just placed my order for 08/09 Ninja 250. I can’t wait for it to come in and enjoy this new sport / hobbie. Feel the breeze in my hair and the sun beating down, as the lands rolls on by.

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that is easy then, I can always go for a ride on the back of the bikes and wait till mid june when my course starts. The place where I’m doing the training uses 250 bikes, they aren’t sort nor are they cruisers. I think they might be Hondas, I won’t know what kind unitl I get there but they are definitely 250’s I know a few people who have take the course and they all say they use 250s.

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Thanks for the replies, I see there are a lot of more points to consider.

Megaspaz: My freind teaching me, well it would be driving around in the parking lot just to get the feel, so I feel comfortable she won’t get me killed there (one can hope she won’t). I am going to be getting my training from Durham College, with their Motorcycle Training Course with qualified instructors I wouldn’t do it any other way. Friday night in class, Sat and Sun (8hrs each day) on the bikes and you go for the M2 at the end. I’m guessing it is along the same lines as the MSF in the USA..

Matt: I don’t think I’ll be back in Ottawa until for the highland games doubt they will have any left by then. Ya rust is bad, and $40 isn’t bad for a cover and vented, well I never even considered that , hmmm so many things to learn Where did you end up getting you gear? I need to still get jacket pants and boots. Who are you insured with? I know of Kingsway, and Jevco, didn’t know if there was a better one out there. So are your saving that it is better to save the $1500 for a 03 or $500 for a 06 then get a new one? I much perfer the new look tenfold, however I’m just trying to figure out why buy a used with lots of clicks on it when I can get a new one with no clicks for $1500 or less. The resale value on these bikes look to be awesome, however I don’t plan on selling for a good number of years. I didn’t realize that the ZZR250 was that much different than the 250R US version. Where did you dig up that info?

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