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« Reply #80 on: March 22, 2011, 09:49:43 AM »
Echo the recommendation for a dualsport single as a first bike.  After I quoted insurance on the Ninja 250 (very high here in WA state for women riders) I explored other options and bought a then-eight-year-old F650ST at a premium as it had the factory lowering kit. Sold it after three years, raised back to standard height, for more than I paid.



I don't know if they're available in Canada, but the new Honda 250R just got a stellar review in this month's issue of MCN and it is available with ABS.
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« Reply #81 on: May 28, 2011, 07:10:30 PM »
After much searching and long waiting for the right deal/time/etc, yesterday I picked up my first bike:  a 2006 Suzuki SV1000S.  10,2xx kms on purchase, I've put on a good 200+ already.  LOVE THE BIKE!  I got a really fantastic deal and am so thoroughly delighted with my purchase.  

Many sincere thanks to everyone for your helpful words and good advice.  I hope to meet many of you at some kind of bike event in the future!
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« Reply #82 on: May 28, 2011, 09:29:42 PM »
Quote from: Poustman on May 28, 2011, 07:10:30 PM

After much searching and long waiting for the right deal/time/etc, yesterday I picked up my first bike:  a 2006 Suzuki SV1000S.  10,2xx kms on purchase, I've put on a good 200+ already.  LOVE THE BIKE!  I got a really fantastic deal and am so thoroughly delighted with my purchase.  

Many sincere thanks to everyone for your helpful words and good advice.  I hope to meet many of you at some kind of bike event in the future!


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« Reply #83 on: June 07, 2011, 12:32:49 PM »
Just passed 1000kms on the bike this morning in the pouring rain. I love riding in the rain... though I love riding in the sun even more.
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« Reply #84 on: June 07, 2011, 04:06:01 PM »
Quote from: Poustman on June 07, 2011, 12:32:49 PM

Just passed 1000kms on the bike this morning in the pouring rain. I love riding in the rain... though I love riding in the sun even more.


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