M2 Course and Test

Well, I've just completed (successfully) my M2 riding course and I passed the M1 exit test! :D
I did it with Riders Training Institute (RTI) The teachers are REALLY great and they know their stuff about the great sport of motorcycling. I would DEFINITELY recommend taking the course with them to ALL new riders, no matter what your age. There were 20 of us, all great, nice, easy to talk to, and encouraging people, as most riders are. Now all I have to do is count down 61 days from when I got my M1 before I can hand in my test results and get my M2. About the course; besides being REALLY fun, there was a lot learned. They teach you everything from pushing the bike, to balance, to what everything on the bike does and techniques in riding, stopping and such. They had a few different bikes; cruisers, dirt, sport touring and of course, CBR125r. Guess which I rode? lol I did try all of them but inevitably I rode the 125 most of the time. I'd rather break theirs than mine. And break it I did! Only once! I was riding too close and the bike in front of me stalled and I ran into him. He was fine, my bike....well, the black duck tape came lose and then fender fell off. But more DT and she was as good as new! Other than that, and stalling 1000 times, there were no problems and I passed with regular colours!

Next up is insurance and plates. I'm going to call them soon and MAYBE I'll have Kenna on the open roads (legally) a few times before the snow comes in.

PS still waiting on those LED light bulbs... But the shed is more less done and Kenna's just chillin' inside tonight.

Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

A place for an a**

The observant one would have noticed, in the my last post, the rip in the rear seat.

See that orange spot in the back?

Well I know that's ALL I've been staring at since she entered my life! That's why as soon as I officially transferred ownership, I scoured eBay in search of a suitable replacement. I was lucky! I assume, someone else's misfortune was my gain, cause the guy I bought the seat from was selling more than just that from his 125. Fortunately for me, no other 125 owner was looking for a rear seat so I bought this one for a loonie! Plus $15 shipping from Calgary to Toronto.

Here are a couple of new photos of the seat and Kenna!

Next up, an LED plate light and front accent light.


Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

A few things!

I have a few things to add, with the purchase came a Shark helmet and to protect Kenna from the hash Ontario weather I bought her a cover.












I'm going to pick up a better fitting helmet over the winter but for now the Shark one works. As for the cover, pretty snazzy eh? Take that dirt and rain!


Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'

My first bike!

Meet Kenna! That's Kee-nah she's a 2007 Honda CBR 125r only available in a few countries including Canada! And NOT including the USA. lol






Why Kenna? Well, it means 'one born from fire, is very beautiful' which I thought was fitting.
The start of Kenna's life is simple, she was foraged from the hot magma of the bowels of Mount Honda, in Japan. From there she was shaped to perfection creating a sleek nimble machine who can ride with the best of them! From the factory she's been handed down to two others before me, just as worthy and as skilled. Soon it will be my turn to unleash Kenna's ultimate power onto the unforgiving roads of Toronto Ontario. Though she's in immaculate condition, there are a few personal touches I must add before we become one on the street. Not only that, but I must prepare myself for the grueling 2011 season ahead.
I leave you with a photo of Kenna's 'death stare' one many cars and people will come to fear in the new year.






Until next time,
'Live to Ride, Ride to Live'