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LaughingTiger
09-17-2002, 10:03 AM
I'm not sure if it's confermed, but I heard that in Alberta after
2003 hits, after you get your bike license you have to ride
a 300cc bike for 3-6 months before upgrading to a 600cc +.

That would be a reason for me to grab my license before
snow fall , just ot have it for the future.

Does any body know anything about this?

gpomp
09-17-2002, 01:43 PM
Where did you hear this from?

LaughingTiger
09-17-2002, 02:59 PM
My friend just got his bike license, and he said that's what the
instructor told him....:dunno:

Ferio_vti
09-17-2002, 03:34 PM
Instructors are dumbasses. I could have aced my motorcycle test, but I was told to do one thing by my instructor when they were totally wrong.

Doesn't affect me, got my class 6 5 years ago :D

lilboykorea
09-17-2002, 07:38 PM
is this for sure?... fuk i need to get mine and i want to so bad but my dad wont let me.. he wants to see first semester marks...
fagget...:thumbsdow

Alpha6
09-19-2002, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by LaughingTiger
I'm not sure if it's confermed, but I heard that in Alberta after
2003 hits, after you get your bike license you have to ride
a 300cc bike for 3-6 months before upgrading to a 600cc +.

That would be a reason for me to grab my license before
snow fall , just ot have it for the future.

Does any body know anything about this?

i heard that too.

kevie88
09-19-2002, 02:58 PM
I hope it happens, but I think the cutoff suggested was 400cc.. Have you guys ever seen the INCREDIBLE 400cc sportbikes you can get overseas?? they're amazing!

I think if we start to get a graduated licence system here we'll get some of the cooler small-displacement bikes coming here. I'd buy a NC35 honda (mini RC45) anytime!

To be honest, I've been riding a long long time and I'm tired of people buying Hayabusas for there first bike saying that everything else is too small.. a 600 these days would WASTE GSXR1100's of 10 years ago. a 600 sportbike is NOT a starter/beginner bike these days.

sml
09-25-2002, 11:21 AM
I heard the cutoff was a 250...:dunno:

Bud
09-25-2002, 05:24 PM
Man does that ever suck!!!! :thumbsdow :thumbsdow

Do you know if it is goin to happen in Sask

James
09-25-2002, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by kevie88
To be honest, I've been riding a long long time and I'm tired of people buying Hayabusas for there first bike saying that everything else is too small.. a 600 these days would WASTE GSXR1100's of 10 years ago. a 600 sportbike is NOT a starter/beginner bike these days.

A buddy of mine is thinking of buying a bike next Summer, and wants to get a newer CBR600 as is first Bike!:thumbsdow, he thinks anyting lower he wouldnt like, I keep telling him I dont own a black suit!!!:rolleyes:

LaughingTiger
09-25-2002, 08:21 PM
When a bike's got as much horse power as a car, you had better
bring out the black suit...:rolleyes:

max
10-22-2002, 01:40 PM
i emailed alberta gov't about the new laws and this was their reply:

Thank you for your inquiry.

We suggest you visit the Alberta Transportation,
Saferoads website for information on proposed changes to classifications of
class of licences at
www.saferoads.com

I browsed the site and it doesn't suggest anything about limiting the size motorcyles for new riders.

Looks like there's new changes to the probationary period for class 5 and 7 licenses

LaughingTiger
10-22-2002, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by max
i emailed alberta gov't about the new laws and this was their reply:

Thank you for your inquiry.

We suggest you visit the Alberta Transportation,
Saferoads website for information on proposed changes to classifications of
class of licences at
www.saferoads.com

I browsed the site and it doesn't suggest anything about limiting the size motorcyles for new riders.

Looks like there's new changes to the probationary period for class 5 and 7 licenses

Good...! I hope they don't change it... I thought to be more safe then sorry... I heard from so many people:dunno: .. But reciently
my bike testor said they were going to move it to sept. 2003
:dunno: who knows...I just want a bike in spring...I would hate to not be able to get the one I want.... Thanks for checking...:thumbsup:

RiCE-DaDDy
10-22-2002, 06:08 PM
actually its a good idea, sportbike riding is getting filled with dumb riders that go out and buy R1 as their first bike, but the only bad thing is the extra money spent changing bikes, but I agree with the idea that new riders should start on something smaller.

gpomp
10-22-2002, 06:24 PM
Taking a 600cc bike up to 6000rpm is already more than enough to beat almost every car on the street and anything above 10000 is crazy fast, or so I've heard...

RiCE-DaDDy
10-23-2002, 04:53 PM
well u had first hand experience didnt u??

kevie88
10-23-2002, 05:20 PM
I have! and he's right..

sml
10-23-2002, 11:48 PM
let's just say that when you race a car, you NEED to shift at redline... but in a bike, you can KILL even if you shift at HALF of redline!!! Mind you half of redline is around 7k... :D

RiCE-DaDDy
10-29-2002, 11:56 PM
only on 600cc and down, still 11k rpm is crazy

RickDaTuner
11-05-2002, 04:04 AM
geebus that sucks if it come out to be true i wanted to get a R6 next spring butit looks like thats not gonna happen, i htink some people go straight for the 600c because even though bikes are cheap some people can only afford one,...well that how i see it anyway

CLiVE
11-05-2002, 11:39 AM
I think its a good idea. My first bike was a 175cc Yamaha, then I moved up to a 400cc, and then a 650cc.

Don't think I'd be here today if the 650 was my first bike.....I crashed the 175 twice...and dropped the 400.

hjr
11-27-2002, 10:35 PM
I would be a pain in the ass if it happened, but if it did, i would understand. All i heard this summer was: sport bike rider died......... young man on a sport bike was killed........a motorcycle has taken the life of another young man. Its bullshit. If the govt. wants to change the rules to stop inexperienced people from jumping onto a bike that is the fastest thing they'll ever drive, then im fine with that, even if it means this spring when i go and get my liscense i wont be able to ride a 600cc bike.

For an example- My friend wanted an R1 last spring. He cant even ride my dads KLR 650 trails but he wanted to feel speed. I tried to convince him not to, but that made him want to do it more. But luckly he didnt have the money so the idea died. At least it wasnt him..................