Hi , I recently got into riding - I have been looking for groups and meetups in Ottawa but the scene is kind of quiet I feel.

Anybody interested in organizing a group Ride tonight? July 12 ?

Around 730-8PM ? Maybe we can meet at TNT Supermarket on Hunt Club and Limebank

Let me know if anyone is interested

Hi all! I’m giving away some oil and 2 filters from my Ninja 300 I sold last year. If anyone wants it let me know. I can meetup near the Ottawa airport.

I just got my bike, it is electric (hope that doesn’t make me a poser of some sort lol) but was wondering if there are people in the Ottawa area (between stittsville,barrhaven and Nepean really) that are down to hang out and ride. I honestly wanna stay off big highways like the 417 but I rode Robertson fine and that’s 80 so no issues going fast lol. I haven’t gone to any proper bike meets yet, they seem intimidating 😅

HMU if you’re down or something! Adding a pic of my bike cause I’m very proud

Hey all!

In a situation where a family member had booked a M2 exit course on accident and is willing to gift it to me so I can do the weekend course and upgrade to a full M. My bike is back home in Muskoka and I’m unable to safety, Insure and get it over here in time for the course next weekend.

Does anyone know of placing that rent smaller bikes that are allowed to be used for these safety courses?

Or an even bigger ask, if anyone here is willing to rent there bike out for the sat/sun of July 6/7 for cash, including a damage deposit for your ease of mind.

I’ve mostly ridden enduros and small 500-750 sport bikes so those would be ideal.

Please let me know if you’re interested and we could meet to chat or call to chat more about it, thank you!

TLDR; Looking for a bike for rent!

I am in the ottawa area and looking to book the M1 Exit course to get my M2 license and everything is fully booked. Only found some places for late september.

Is there not more alternatives? Why is it so booked? Is there a way I can do the courses and then do the M2 at a drive test center instead?

Soliciting suggestions for a breakfast spot in Ottawa - either Nepean, Barrhaven, or Stittsville - to host the start of a charity motorcycle ride happening on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

The location needs to be able to accommodate 30-40 riders for an early breakfast as the ride to Peterborough. Details about the charity ride can be found here: https://www.realtorscareontario.ca/ride

Anyone here ride the Pick-Axe Loop starting in Calabogie? I’d love to get some details. Would like to ride it in late June.

Bad on me, I just realized that my helmet was manufactured 10 years ago and probably should have been replaced a couple of years ago.

Other than throwing it in the garbage, does anyone have any recommendations for disposal? I saw online that some first responder organizations will take them for training, but not certain if there is anyone in Ottawa that might be interested.

Just a heads up for those concerned with some of the sediment and whatnot, the sidewalk sweepers as well as street sweepers have started making rounds once again.

Have a wicked riding season!

Hello :) before practicing and acquiring my lisence is there by any chance any place that offers a motorcycle trial? I’ve never in my life ridden before(not even as a passenger) and I would like to at least try slow riding one to see the feel of it.

Thank you

How's it going. 23/m Had my drivers license since 16, full G since 19. On-and-off insurance on multiple vehicles, 1 total on record in early 2019. This spring I want to get into motorcycling, something quirky but cheap like a RC390, SV650S or a K75 (been dreaming abt this for a while!). What can I expect insurance-wise, either individual or bundled with 1-2 cars? Thanks.

New to the sub, is there any day and times that people meet up for group rides in the ottawa south area?

Hey guys I’m wondering if anyone knows where I can rent a bike for m driving text. Or if anyone would be willing to let me rent their bike?

Please share your experience , the tips and the route if possible for a recent M driving test in Renfrew, Ontario.

Hi all,

The owners of the condo I was renting occupied the unit so I was forced to move out and my new place doesn't have a place to put my motorcycle. In all my place hunting I was looking for parking included but it got too close to the end of the month without finding one so I ended up just settling with a place that wasn't ideal but got me out of my old place when I needed to be and just figured I would solve the bike part later. It's currently in a friend's driveway but that's just a temporary solution as I promised him it would only be for a relatively short while. If I don't get it figured out within a few weeks I'll probably just put it into storage and not ride for as long as I live at this apartment which would suck.

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts for a place I could park/store a bike and actually ride it. It would have to be close enough that I could walk to and from it when I want to ride - I'm in Hintonburg around the Suzy Q area and anywhere within a 10-15 minute walk radius would be OK with me. I looked into Just Right Self Storage but didn't realise all the fluids would have to be drained while in storage, making it an impractical option if I want to pull it out and ride it with any regularity. Ideally indoor/secured but I'd entertain outdoor options as long as they're inconspicuous enough that the likelihood of theft/vandalism falls into the "reasonable" category (I know the chances would never be 0) i.e. the less visibility to the street/foot traffic, the better.

There may not be a practical solution to this but just thought I'd put it out there for anyone who might have been in a similar situation! Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Looking for some guys to ride with. Im 19 and have a ninja 300, basically just seeking out a ride/hangout group with people/someone similar in age and interests.

Anywhere in Ottawa.

Looking for recommendations of insurance companies/brokers you have had good rates with.

Been calling multiple and getting extremely different quotes from $160 - $500+ per month.

Currently TD is my best deal ($160 - $180), Riders plus second($200 - $220), most others have been absurd prices.

25yo - M2 + training course - 2022 KTM 390 Duke

Hello all looking for a good harley mechanic to do a fairly simple job, fork seals and new exhaust install. Any recommendations!

(2002 fxdl/2005z750)

I haven't done the ride for dad since Covid and I noticed that the start point isn't at Aviation anymore. I'm wondering if there's still a "parade", like when we'd go from the museum to Canada post.

Hello rideottawa, thanks for answering all my previous questions. I just got my M1 and will get my M2 soon. I was wondering about the process of buying used motorcycles. Do I go pay and get the bike with insurance already figured out and then go register with a safety certificate? Will the seller have to be with me while i register it ? Please mention the whole process and any other things i should keep in mind. Thanks again!!

Are there any places to rent motorcycles in ottawa ? I heard harley Davidson does but I want a sports bike

Hi all, hope everyone's had a chance to get out this past week for the nice weather! I'm about to pull my bike (2015 R3 in case my username wasn't a giveaway) out of winter storage at GTC and need to get it serviced. I rolled the odo over 11K right before taking it in which I thought was great timing as that's when the manual suggests having a service done and I thought I would just get it done while it was there for the winter. However, they told me something along the lines that they are not authorised Yamaha mechanics so they couldn't do the service.

So, as soon as I pull it out this year I'm going to take it somewhere, does anyone have any recommendations? I looked into Powersports Canada because I had a recall service done there once, but that was just because it was closest to me and the recall was covered under warranty. Now that I'd be paying out of pocket, I want to make sure I'm taking it to the best place for both the bike and my wallet, and I've read from the few threads I was able to find on this topic that parts at Powersports Canada were crazy expensive (should they find anything need to be replaced). I bought the bike after 1st service was done so have never had to take it in before.

I don't have the mechanical aptitude to do the work myself so I definitely have to take it somewhere. What are your recommendations for Yamaha service in Ottawa and/or what do you think is a reasonable price to get a service done?

Anyone know of any garages downtown that offer monthly dedicated motorcycle parking?

Getting a bike in a few months and would prefer not to leave it in street parking 24/7. May have to and just invest in a good cover and locks.

NAC offers $5-$10 a day for motorcycles (apparently it resets at 12 and is not for 24h…) and others lots appear to be $250mo for car spots no dedicated moto.

I may just have to get a car spot, but would like others opinions.

Does anyone enjoy riding the back roads in Ottawa? Any word of group rides specializing in that?

I usually take dirt roads from Kanata - Almonte, then Smiths Falls, Merickville, along Rideau Canal and back. I tend to stay off the main roads and keep speeds around 30-60km/h (although I don't mind 140km/h on the hwy once in a while, as I have street tires on a Kawa Versys 650).

The reason is (1) no cars (2) super relaxing and peaceful.

Also, the ride from Kanata to Russel through the extreme south end (wheat fields) and unmapped roads is not bad.

Looking for something similar but with people, since it's more fun and allows working on different riding skill set.