Topic: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today?

[ktm525]

Yeah I think it is  Tenere or the new KTM 890 Adventure Rally. The basic adventure has much less suspension travel and is likely to short for me.

Or some sort of old XR650 R..

[Triple Bob]

Out of those two I'd get the T7 and Dakar the out of it.

My buddy Lawrence did a great video of one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuI9ha1XpfI

[ktm525]

Out of those two I'd get the T7 and Dakar the out of it.

My buddy Lawrence did a great video of one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuI9ha1XpfI

Well done commercial. Surprisingly there are still 2020 Teneres for sale here in AB. A thorough reworking of the suspension, better bars and a few other do dads and it would be good to go. It still is 50-60lbs heavier than the KTM. I wish Yamaha and Honda could figure out how to drop weight.

[Jaeger]

So I went into Sturgess to see a few Triumphs in person.  They didn't have any of the two I am most interested in - Trident and Speed Twin.  But it was good to see a few bikes in metal just the same - including the Rocket 3 - what a beast!

Bad news on the whole taking the course / getting a license front, though.  Lockdown has forced a shudown of about 6 weeks of classes.  Now taking bookings for mid August - which wouldn't leave a lot of riding season remaining. 

[Triple Bob]

So I went into Sturgess to see a few Triumphs in person.  They didn't have any of the two I am most interested in - Trident and Speed Twin.  But it was good to see a few bikes in metal just the same - including the Rocket 3 - what a beast!

Bad news on the whole taking the course / getting a license front, though.  Lockdown has forced a shudown of about 6 weeks of classes.  Now taking bookings for mid August - which wouldn't leave a lot of riding season remaining. 

, just get it booked ASAP, it will come around soon enough.

I'm seeing a lot of new Trident's popping up on social media, you need to get your order in! 

[rrocket]

This was on my news feed today and I thought of you, Roger...


https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/04/15/rsd-body-kit-turns-your-indian-scout-into-a-leaner-meaner-street-tracker/

[Triple Bob]

This was on my news feed today and I thought of you, Roger...


https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/04/15/rsd-body-kit-turns-your-indian-scout-into-a-leaner-meaner-street-tracker/

Yeah, that's what he needs, no front brake! 

[rrocket]

This was on my news feed today and I thought of you, Roger...


https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/04/15/rsd-body-kit-turns-your-indian-scout-into-a-leaner-meaner-street-tracker/

Yeah, that's what he needs, no front brake! 

Well you don't HAVE to ditch the front brake LOL [emoji38]

More for the styling...he liked the FTR IIRC

[Jaeger]

This was on my news feed today and I thought of you, Roger...


https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/04/15/rsd-body-kit-turns-your-indian-scout-into-a-leaner-meaner-street-tracker/

Yeah, that's what he needs, no front brake! 

Cool looking but yeah, no. 

[PJungnitsch]

Can't you get a written learners at any time, and then ride (with certain restrictions)?

It's been a while, but from what I remember I didn't get my full motorcycle license for some time

[rrocket]

Can't you get a written learners at any time, and then ride (with certain restrictions)?

It's been a while, but from what I remember I didn't get my full motorcycle license for some time

I think the issue (for him) is he has absolutely zilch for experience and is also trying to convince his wife this is safe.

  I'm not sure learning to ride from scratch in a place like TO might be the best idea for either of those issues.

[Jaeger]

Can't you get a written learners at any time, and then ride (with certain restrictions)?

It's been a while, but from what I remember I didn't get my full motorcycle license for some time

I don't think so.

[dkaz]

This was on my news feed today and I thought of you, Roger...


https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/04/15/rsd-body-kit-turns-your-indian-scout-into-a-leaner-meaner-street-tracker/

Yeah, that's what he needs, no front brake! 

It doesn't look like it has rear brakes either.

[rrocket]

Can't you get a written learners at any time, and then ride (with certain restrictions)?

It's been a while, but from what I remember I didn't get my full motorcycle license for some time

I don't think so.

Yes, that's the way it used to be unless it was changed recently.

You could write a test to get your beginners.

[dkaz]

Can't you get a written learners at any time, and then ride (with certain restrictions)?

It's been a while, but from what I remember I didn't get my full motorcycle license for some time

Note, this only applies to Alberta.

You only need the learners to do the Class 6 exam. Your Class 5 acts as a learners license as long as you have a Class 6 supervisor.

[rrocket]

This was on my news feed today and I thought of you, Roger...


https://canadamotoguide.com/2021/04/15/rsd-body-kit-turns-your-indian-scout-into-a-leaner-meaner-street-tracker/

Yeah, that's what he needs, no front brake! 

It doesn't look like it has rear brakes either.

That one is stripped, obviously.

No signals, lights,  mirrors, etc

[PJungnitsch]

Can't you get a written learners at any time, and then ride (with certain restrictions)?

It's been a while, but from what I remember I didn't get my full motorcycle license for some time

Note, this only applies to Alberta.

You only need the learners to do the Class 6 exam. Your Class 5 acts as a learners license as long as you have a Class 6 supervisor.

Yeah, I drove to Vancouver and back from northern Alberta with my learners (likely not recommended ). Also spent a summer commuting in England with a scooter, so that must have worked there too

Ah, here we go:

To apply for a motorcycle licence in Ontario, you need to:

    be at least 16 years old
    pass an eye test
    pass a written test about the rules of the road and traffic signs

Once you pass these tests, you get an M1 licence. You are considered a beginner rider and need to practice riding and gain experience over time.

M1 licence

By law, if you have an M1 licence, you must:

    maintain a zero blood alcohol level (no alcohol in your blood)
    ride only during daylight hours (½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset)
    wear an approved helmet (an exemption to Ontario’s mandatory helmet law applies for Sikh operators and passengers who meet the requirements outlined in Regulation 610 (6))
    not drive on roads with speed limits over 80 km/hour — except highways 11, 17, 61, 69, 71, 101, 102, 144 and 655
    always drive alone - you may not carry passengers

You need to wait at least 60 days before you can take your first road test. Your M1 licence is valid for 90 days. If the licence expires, you will need to start over.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-motorcycle-licence

Get riding man!

[Arthur Dent]

In Alberta you take the written Class 6 exam. Then you can ride with another full Class 6 supervising. Then Class 6 road test - after that you can ride alone.

[Fobroader]

In Alberta you take the written Class 6 exam. Then you can ride with another full Class 6 supervising. Then Class 6 road test - after that you can ride alone.

Ontarios makes much more sense

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[Arthur Dent]

In Alberta you take the written Class 6 exam. Then you can ride with another full Class 6 supervising. Then Class 6 road test - after that you can ride alone.

Ontarios makes much more sense

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I rode to my Class 6 road test by myself, took it, failed it (a total rip off btw - dude says I rolled a stop sign. Ummm ... no. My feet were on the ground - I'd know if I rolled it) then rode home solo.