[tugboat32]

LOL That’s hilarious! Good job.

[tugboat32]

I have to agree with Matt in every way.

The instructors at MSF prefer riders with no experience. Zero. It is better for them to start with a “clean slate” because you haven’t had the chance to pick up bad habbits. They are experts at teaching, and the job should be left with them.

I also have a 2003 ZZR 250 (live in Southern Ontario), and I love it. It’s your choice between the new 2008’s and the old ones. Either would be an excellent buy. Both have excellent resale value and popular with beginners, so moving to a more powerful motorbike in the future will be a breeze. You say that you plan on keeping the bike for a while, but once you master the 250, you’ll start to crave that “next” bike.

I got my motorcycle cover at Princess Auto for under $40, and use it almost everyday (no garage). For storage I have a large enough shed to store it and throw the cover overtop.

My old job was probably around 6kms away from my house, and it wasn’t too short. When October came around, I felt I needed to wait a while for it to warm up, maybe for about a minute. You can leave the choke on for the first few blocks, and turn it off when you are on your way.

I’m insured with Kingsway, but I don’t have much knowledge about the different companies. I know that my insurer got me signed up to Ontario Motorcycle Association Members (OMA) witch costs $20 per year, but saves several hundred in insurance. Ask about it when you find the right insurer.

[tugboat32]

Sounds awesome Matt.

It’s good to hear a fellow Canadian get into riding. I live in Hamilton Ontario. Our winters are far too long, and feel even longer with a bike sitting in the garage. I also have a 2003 ZZR250 which I got in back in September. What colour did you get? I have red. Just gotta wait until the snow all that melts : )

I just wish my family was so supporting. My brother and sister think I’m a moron, my parents damn near forbid me from riding and my uncle tried to talk me out of it for a good couple of hours with horror stories and statistics.

[tugboat32]

Nice to hear you are getting back into biking. I live a mere 45 minutes away in Hamilton Ontario and just bought my first bike (03 Kawi Ninja ZZR250) in mid September. The thing is a blast to ride, and hope to move up to a bigger standard/naked bike in a couple seasons. Winter feels so much longer when you have a bike sitting in your shed.

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