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I'm also looking at used bikes; saw one for sale yesterday, an '85 Honda Rebel 250cc with 30,000 kms (18,641 miles+) that's been restored; new engine, seat, air filter, etc. The tires look almost new as well. Asking price is $1,900 negotiable. I'd try to get it for around $ 1,200 if possible. I noti...

Thanks to everyone for theit comments! I ljust earned the real story about this particular 250 Virago from the Yamaha dealer who sold the bike when it was new. It was sold to a married lady who was driving it on a highway somewhere between Port Alberni and Tofino, BC. The road has a lot of twists an...

Final day of the Motorcycle Rider Safety Course. Up to now, I hadn't taken the bike out of 1st gear so now we rode in traffic on the streets of Nanaimo. I hadn't shifted gears on a bike for 40+ years so it took me a little while to feel confortable at it. In the afternoon, I got to experience riding...

I was looking for a 250cc bike for practice before taking my road test. Looked at a 2003 Virago 250cc with only 2200 kms and in mint condition, not a scratch on it. Owner (retiree whose husband doesn't want to ride with wife) will sell it for $ 2800 (was asking $ 3300) but said the bike had been in ...

Tuesday: We spent the morning prepping for the Motorcycle Safety Test (MST) and I really had a hard time practicing on the Virago 250, especially doing really tight turns at slow speeds. Our instructor mentioned that the heavy front end and the handlebars made this bike a difficult one for beginners...

cherokeepati,

Great looking bike and really cute Director of Security!

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Sunday, day 2 of the safety course: Because our instructor didn't want to disturb the neighbours on Sunday morning, we started off watching a video which showed good and bad riders, techniques, countersteering, riding attire, etc. The video showed a guy wearing shorts and sandals riding off on his b...

Started the Motorcycle Rider Safety Course today at 9 am and it was quite a humbling experience. There are only 3 of us taking the course, one woman who has a dirt bike at home that she rides a lot, an older gentleman at 65 and me at 63. The woman really showed us two old farts a thing or two althou...

Megson Fitzpatrick: must have had a motorcycle or car drivers licence for at least 10 years. I've had a car drivers licence for close to 45 years so I think I would qualify for motorcycle insurance but before I do any more calling for quotes, I'll first pass my Motorcycle Rider Safety Course which I...

pkb, tks for the words of encouragement. On 02 Sept I'm scheduled to begin a 4-day Motorcycle Rider Safety Course which hopefully will give me a licence (after I pass the "skills" test) allowing me to ride a bike (without a passenger) during daylight hours. I'll then have to take the Road ...