any canadian riders ?? - Page 2

poopooegg · April 13th, 2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemy

hehe lucky man! Gotta be lucky if you're newlywed's ALLOWING you to buy a bike right after the wedding

And welcome to the forums!

I suppose I'm lucky. My better half is also in the process of learning to ride a motorcycle. We took the riding course together last year in the summer with Humber Motorcycle Program, I passed but she didn't. So she's going to try again this year in the summer

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Originally Posted by BlueRaven

You better buy asap to avoid them selling out unless you want to buy used. I was on a waiting since last April and only got it last month. The dealer also said that this was going to be a repeat of last year. We were sold out in the maritimes in April.

Thanks for the heads up BlueRaven. I can't really use the money now as all the funds are focused on the wedding/reception. I will need to see how much I have left by the end of May...

Let's hope I have enough by then if not, bike will need to wait until next year

Nemy · April 13th, 2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by poopooegg

I suppose I'm lucky. My better half is also in the process of learning to ride a motorcycle. We took the riding course together last year in the summer with Humber Motorcycle Program, I passed but she didn't. So she's going to try again this year in the summer

I don't remember if Humber offers it, but you might want to look into RTI, instead then. It offers free retesting that some of my friends have made use of.

poopooegg · April 13th, 2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemy

I don't remember if Humber offers it, but you might want to look into RTI, instead then. It offers free retesting that some of my friends have made use of.

Thanks, that's awesome! I'll definitely keep that in mind. They even have the women-only training program. I'll pass on this information to my fiance to see if she's interested.

Just for other people's reference: http://www.ridertraining.ca

kawi_cj · April 16th, 2009, 07:26 PM

any one taking the bikes out this weekend ?

PM me .

capt_bugaloo · April 16th, 2009, 07:36 PM

Another 250r rider in Victoria, BC here.

Anthony_marr · August 15th, 2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by paterick4o8

What's it like riding out in Canada? I know it's a big place, but in Toronto, it was blazin hot when I was there. But Vancouver, it was colder and cloudy. Any cool pics of some places to ride?

Come ride the Sea-to-Sky Hwy - the one linking Vancouver and Whistler (2010 Winter Olympics venues) - 1.5 hours of tight twisties with up-cliff on one side and down-cliff (to the ocean) on the other. Summer is best, almost guaranteed cool sunshine (70s).

sofo · August 15th, 2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Come ride the Sea-to-Sky Hwy - the one linking Vancouver and Whistler (2010 Winter Olympics venues) - 1.5 hours of tight twisties with up-cliff on one side and down-cliff (to the ocean) on the other. Summer is best, almost guaranteed cool sunshine (70s).

I'm working up to S2S and can't wait to ride it for the first time.

Anthony_marr · August 15th, 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sofo

I'm working up to S2S and can't wait to ride it for the first time.

If/when you decide to take that challenge, let me know. I've ridden it when I had my Yamaha 650 in the 80s, but not on the Ninja which is almost custom-made for it. I'm itching to find a riding buddy to tackle this "most dangerous highway in N. America".

lockie · August 15th, 2009, 11:28 PM

Riding those mountain roads must be fun. I'm in Kelowna for the past week, sans Ninja, and I'm envious of the roads and the folks I see riding around here. Can't wait to get back to the east a ride again

Mista Bob · August 16th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Just south of Calgary, Alberta here

bztian · August 17th, 2009, 08:32 AM

How about a Canadian rider living in Southern California?

Talonne · August 20th, 2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Countrygirl

Hi! I'm nestled next to the Rocky Mountains by Calgary, Alberta.

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Originally Posted by Mista Bob

Just south of Calgary, Alberta here

Awesome, I'm in Calgary as well.

I can't wait to get a little more mileage under my belt and then head into the mountains!

mr.niftie · August 21st, 2009, 11:42 AM

We're in Oakville.

demp · August 21st, 2009, 11:50 AM

Rider over in North York ^^

Snoman13 · August 21st, 2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.niftie

We're in Oakville.

Hey! Me too!

mr.niftie · August 25th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Where abouts?
When & where do you ride?
I did a Lower Base Line run last night.

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Originally Posted by Snoman13

Hey! Me too!

Snoman13 · August 31st, 2009, 11:51 AM

I'm around Upper Middle & 6th line area, you?

Taking the RTI/MSF course in a week or so, so haven't really spent any time riding yet, just doing as much reading about everything as possible.

Got some good routes around this area?

mr.niftie · August 31st, 2009, 12:20 PM

I'm in the Rebecca & 4th Line area.
I saw a red Ninja 250 this afternoon on Warminister.
What is the RTI/MSF? Is that the M1 exit course?
For the most part, I just drive around aimlessly

Sometimes I ride to work. Sometimes around 7 I hit the backroads or into Burlington.
My buddy has a Ducatti and him and his Harley buddies usually head out after 9.

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Originally Posted by Snoman13

I'm around Upper Middle & 6th line area, you?

Taking the RTI/MSF course in a week or so, so haven't really spent any time riding yet, just doing as much reading about everything as possible.

Got some good routes around this area?

KELPHYN · September 1st, 2009, 03:33 AM

Yup! There are afew of us canucks around. I'm in Central B.C. Good to see more us proving that we don't all use dogsleds. Still a couple of months before those come out.

Snoman13 · September 6th, 2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.niftie

I'm in the Rebecca & 4th Line area.
I saw a red Ninja 250 this afternoon on Warminister.
What is the RTI/MSF? Is that the M1 exit course?
For the most part, I just drive around aimlessly

Sometimes I ride to work. Sometimes around 7 I hit the backroads or into Burlington.
My buddy has a Ducatti and him and his Harley buddies usually head out after 9.

Yeah, the RTI is the Riders Training Institute, MSF is just the American name for their course.

I'm pretty excited, taking the course this weekend, can't wait to just go exploring around!

mr.niftie · September 8th, 2009, 09:30 AM

So how'd you make out?

gizmogamez · September 8th, 2009, 09:41 AM

what a great weekend we just had for riding!!!!!!!!

Anthony_marr · September 8th, 2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KELPHYN

Yup! There are afew of us canucks around. I'm in Central B.C. Good to see more us proving that we don't all use dogsleds. Still a couple of months before those come out.

Since the dogsleds will soon be coming out, I find myself riding more often than before. Yesterday, I went out riding twice, which is usual.

Good thing about riding in general is that every time I ride, I improve something, usually how I take the twisties. The improvement is palpable and cumulative from time to time, and is here to stay.

Snoman13 · September 8th, 2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.niftie

So how'd you make out?

*This weekend coming up.

Hopefully it doesn't rain...

I'm curious what people do if it is, or its a matter of just sitting there in the rain for as long as it feels like raining.

Courteau · September 8th, 2009, 05:23 PM

2 riders from quebec, me and my wife both have a 09 250r
halfway between montreal and quebec city, 20min from a nice national park with twisties

mr.niftie · September 10th, 2009, 09:34 AM

The show goes on with anything short of lightning!
Bring rain gear. I did but luckily it cleared up just as we started and it turned into a beuatifull weekend.
I think you'll be fine this weekend with only a small chance of rain.

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Originally Posted by Snoman13

*This weekend coming up.

Hopefully it doesn't rain...

I'm curious what people do if it is, or its a matter of just sitting there in the rain for as long as it feels like raining.

Marquise · September 28th, 2009, 07:36 PM

I am just south of Calgary Alberta. Look me up if u wanna go riding

jcgirl · November 10th, 2009, 11:10 AM

You guys should all come to Vancouver Island for a ride. It's beautiful and we can pretty much ride year round.

Anthony_marr · November 11th, 2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jcgirl

You guys should all come to Vancouver Island for a ride. It's beautiful and we can pretty much ride year round.

The next sunny stretch I might take my bike over for some visits.

If you ever find yourself in Vancouver with your bike, give me a try. Maybe we could do part of the Sea-to-Sky.

250Rocket · November 11th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Montreal here.

God I can't wait for summer 2011. I graduate from University and i'm doing a month or so of touring Canada on my 250R. 2 weeks into the Maritimes, pit stop back home and then head out west for 3 weeks. It's to far away

jcgirl · November 12th, 2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

The next sunny stretch I might take my bike over for some visits.

If you ever find yourself in Vancouver with your bike, give me a try. Maybe we could do part of the Sea-to-Sky.

Just remember that its always sunnier on the island. I went out for over 2 hours today. Up past the ferry on West Saanich. Beautiful day for riding!!!

Anytime you want to come over just let me know.

capt_bugaloo · November 12th, 2009, 08:46 AM

I also live in Victoria. I have some time off from work today and the weather isn't too bad (cloudy and +6c) so I plan to go for a ride later this AM.

jcgirl · November 12th, 2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I also live in Victoria. I have some time off from work today and the weather isn't too bad (cloudy and +6c) so I plan to go for a ride later this AM.

I am so jealous!!! I'm stuck in the office all day

I want to go out again this weekend sometime. I keep pushing further up island each time... It's just so darn pretty up there.

Let me know if anyone wants to try and plan anything.

BlueRaven · November 14th, 2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 250Rocket

Montreal here.

God I can't wait for summer 2011. I graduate from University and i'm doing a month or so of touring Canada on my 250R. 2 weeks into the Maritimes, pit stop back home and then head out west for 3 weeks. It's to far away

Let me know when you plan to drop in south east NB. There's me, Remy and Lockie if he comes down again next summer. We could all go for a ride or even tag along for certain sections of the maritimes depending on our schedules.

250Rocket · November 14th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Sounds like a plan, although at the moment I'm keeping it very open. The only thing set in stone is the trip itself. I'll be laying down the details Spring 11. Too far away though, I want to do it now

mr.niftie · November 19th, 2009, 08:27 AM

Went out yesterday afternoon for a nice long ride.
Only my toes got cold.
Any colder and that will be the end of the season for my.
Although I won't shed a tear as I just loaded my sleds on the trailer

Rayme · November 19th, 2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRaven

Let me know when you plan to drop in south east NB. There's me, Remy and Lockie if he comes down again next summer. We could all go for a ride or even tag along for certain sections of the maritimes depending on our schedules.

Yes, I would totally go outta my way to have a big ninja meet, I know another friend of mine that would join too.

joyinc · March 21st, 2010, 01:03 AM

another one from Brantford!

Méké · March 21st, 2010, 01:09 AM

And me from Baie-Comeau , too far from you , sorry !

J Walk · March 21st, 2010, 10:54 PM

I'm originally from Toronto and the Summers are better there, living now in Victoria and the weather here is the reason why I bought my little ninja, ride almost year round, its crazy

Would definitely love a group ride with you guys here.

Anyone know of any riding schools on the island? It's a big no no I know but been riding with just my writen

April 16th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#45
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Another 250r rider in Victoria, BC here. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

September 28th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#67
Marquise class 6 license rookie Name: Marquise Location: Dewinton, Alberta Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, 2007 KLX250 dual sport, 2003 Yamaha R1 Posts: 37	Canada eh I am just south of Calgary Alberta. Look me up if u wanna go riding

November 11th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#70
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	Montreal here. God I can't wait for summer 2011. I graduate from University and i'm doing a month or so of touring Canada on my 250R. 2 weeks into the Maritimes, pit stop back home and then head out west for 3 weeks. It's to far away __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

November 12th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#72
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I also live in Victoria. I have some time off from work today and the weather isn't too bad (cloudy and +6c) so I plan to go for a ride later this AM. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

November 14th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#75
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	Sounds like a plan, although at the moment I'm keeping it very open. The only thing set in stone is the trip itself. I'll be laying down the details Spring 11. Too far away though, I want to do it now __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

April 16th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#44
kawi_cj ninjette.org member Name: jason & char Location: mississauga Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 kawi 250r Posts: 46	any one taking the bikes out this weekend ? PM me .

August 15th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#49
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Riding those mountain roads must be fun. I'm in Kelowna for the past week, sans Ninja, and I'm envious of the roads and the folks I see riding around here. Can't wait to get back to the east a ride again

August 16th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#50
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Just south of Calgary, Alberta here

August 17th, 2009, 08:32 AM	#51
bztian ninjette.org newbie Name: Bob Location: Azusa, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 7	How about a Canadian rider living in Southern California?

August 21st, 2009, 11:42 AM	#53
mr.niftie 4 Season Need 4 Speed Name: Mike Location: Oakville, ON, CAN Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, 2009 (GONE) Honda CBR250RA, 2011 Posts: 64	We're in Oakville.

August 21st, 2009, 11:50 AM	#54
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	Rider over in North York ^^

August 31st, 2009, 11:51 AM	#57
Snoman13 ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Oakville Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250 SE Posts: 27	I'm around Upper Middle & 6th line area, you? Taking the RTI/MSF course in a week or so, so haven't really spent any time riding yet, just doing as much reading about everything as possible. Got some good routes around this area?

September 1st, 2009, 03:33 AM	#59
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	Yup! There are afew of us canucks around. I'm in Central B.C. Good to see more us proving that we don't all use dogsleds. Still a couple of months before those come out.

September 8th, 2009, 09:30 AM	#61
mr.niftie 4 Season Need 4 Speed Name: Mike Location: Oakville, ON, CAN Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, 2009 (GONE) Honda CBR250RA, 2011 Posts: 64	So how'd you make out?

September 8th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#62
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	what a great weekend we just had for riding!!!!!!!!

September 8th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#65
Courteau ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Quebec, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 22	2 riders from quebec, me and my wife both have a 09 250r halfway between montreal and quebec city, 20min from a nice national park with twisties

November 10th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#68
jcgirl ninjette.org guru Name: Jenn Location: Victoria Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Bot Posts: 295	You guys should all come to Vancouver Island for a ride. It's beautiful and we can pretty much ride year round.

November 19th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#76
mr.niftie 4 Season Need 4 Speed Name: Mike Location: Oakville, ON, CAN Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, 2009 (GONE) Honda CBR250RA, 2011 Posts: 64	Went out yesterday afternoon for a nice long ride. Only my toes got cold. Any colder and that will be the end of the season for my. Although I won't shed a tear as I just loaded my sleds on the trailer

March 21st, 2010, 01:03 AM	#78
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	another one from Brantford!

March 21st, 2010, 01:09 AM	#79
Méké ninjette.org member Name: Méké Location: QC , Canada Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 2013 SE , Ninja 2009 blue/Honda Nighthawk S 1985 blue Posts: 222	And me from Baie-Comeau , too far from you , sorry !

March 21st, 2010, 10:54 PM	#80
J Walk ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 28	I'm originally from Toronto and the Summers are better there, living now in Victoria and the weather here is the reason why I bought my little ninja, ride almost year round, its crazy Would definitely love a group ride with you guys here. Anyone know of any riding schools on the island? It's a big no no I know but been riding with just my writen

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