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Hi

Name's Mike, I live in Ontario, Canada. I have been a 50cc scooter driver until now (got hooked on them while living in Asia), but recently decided to get my full motorbike licence, as scooters just aren't as common on the road in North America (I've had waaay more close calls here than in Japan).

So on Wednesday at lunchtime, I went and got my learner's permit, and on the way home from work, I bought a Marauder. The ad has some really nice pictures if you want to take a look:
http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeIm ... =373215674
(note that the ad is wrong, its actually a 2003)

During the safety inspection, the shop found that the front tire was stale from being in storage, so now its been sitting in the shop waiting for a tire since Thursday. I was extremely bummed that I wouldn't have it for the weekend, but better safe than sorry I guess. Add to that my team getting knocked out of the NHL playoffs, and it was a pretty disappointing end to the week. :)

But, it should be ready on Monday. Till then, I'm drowning my sorrows by buying all kinds of accessories on Amazon! :)

Nice to meet you folks, chances are I'll be here often asking questions, as I am a total (39 year old) newbie to the motorbike world.

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Originally Posted by Sandmonkee

scooters just aren't as common on the road in North America

Hi there, & welcome to the madhouse.

Over here, on the island, there are thousands of 50cc scooters, & thousands of big sports bikes. It's us inbetweeners on cruisers that're in the minority. :)

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I'd recommend that you take a beginer riders safety course. It's the best investment you can make in your safety. Ride safe.

:)

Yep, I am already registered for one. Did that between getting my licence and buying the bike (so, between lunch and dinner on Wednesday). The earliest they had was in June. Luckily there is a big govt complex near my house that is empty evenings/weekends, so I'll have lots of space to practice.

Excellent! meanwhile, you can read up on the MSF class - they have the book available online as far as I know, and you can even try to practice on their courses when they're not there.
Oh - and welcome to the forum ! :cool:

Welcome to the forum from Ohio. I hope your tire gets fixed and you are riding soon!

Actually I'm in Ontario - we have a motorcycle handbook from the govt that has all that info, and its what I'll eventually have to study to get my full license. I'll be picking that up when I register the bike. But thanks for the suggestion, do you have a link to this msf book?

Welcome to the family!! :cool:

Welcome Sandmonkee !! Whereabouts in Ontario, maybe we can cruise!

Welcome from Florida