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BLOFLY 636
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PostPosted: 19:43 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Moving to Canada and selling the bike! Reply with quote

Yep, it's curtains for my riding plans for a while!, My girlfriend and I have decided Australia is just too laid back, lacking in lifestyle and behind in technology, plus we are sick of scorching hot summers! so it's off to Canada soon, we are looking for a house in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. I thought I would sell my bike now to reduce any further depreciation in value. It's a 2004 ZX-6R with a Micron scorched Titanium exhaust, Ermax Tinted double bubble screen, Ermax under tray, Oggy Knobs, Rear seat cowl new Michelin pilot power tyres, just had it's 12,000KM service and it has 6 months registration, I am asking for $13,000.00 or nearest offer,what do you think?
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Re: Moving to Canada and selling the bike! Reply with quote

BLOFLY 636 wrote:
I am asking for $13,000.00 or nearest offer,what do you think?


Mate, we're all from the UK here so no idea even how much bikes are worth over there Very Happy

Oh and move to the UK instead! Lots of race tracks.. Wink
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PostPosted: 19:48 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

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plus we are sick of scorching hot summers!


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PostPosted: 19:55 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a shame.. just when you started getting your knee down. Any plans on getting a bike in Canada? If so which would it be?
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PostPosted: 19:57 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Re: Moving to Canada and selling the bike! Reply with quote

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Oh and move to the UK instead! Lots of race tracks.. Wink[/quote]

I would consider moving to the U.K. if it were'nt for the massive price of housing and living expenses. Here in Bunbury Australia we have just had a large fast growth in property value and it is time to sell!!! Canada has a currency that is almost the same as Australia ($1.06 AU=$1 CA) but the price of housing over there is almost half as what it is here! plus the houses are much nicer, weird how this world works isn't it Wink I just thought that if I listed what my bike had and what price I was asking somebody may have an idea what would be considered a fair price for the bike Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fire_Eyes wrote:
Any plans on getting a bike in Canada? If so which would it be?


I am thinking of a BMW R1200GS or a ZX-10R Laughing I will have to see what the R1200GS can do in my hands, if I can't get along with the comfy seat or find the engine heads a bit uncomfortably close to the ground I will almost certainly grab a ZX-10R but I could change my mind and grab a snow mobile too Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:07 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you plan on getting a zx10 then may I say it was a pleasure knowing you. *goes to post a thread of another biker dying Laughing *. I'd say the zx, it's a mean bike. I have a feeling once you get there you'll start to miss the hot summers that you get.
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PostPosted: 20:14 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fire_Eyes wrote:
If you plan on getting a zx10 then may I say it was a pleasure knowing you. *goes to post a thread of another biker dying Laughing *. I'd say the zx, it's a mean bike. I have a feeling once you get there you'll start to miss the hot summers that you get.


I honestly feel that the bike only does what you tell it to do so basically when you open the throttle you ask for it! I know it takes more concentration to ride a litre bike smoothly but it is an aquired feel for the power not just jump on an wing it Wink I started to really hate the summers here, the heat stays around till late at night and makes you feel nauseous and sleepy, besides I have never seen snow! I think I will look into snow tyres and go ice lake racing! Cool
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try living in the middle east Smile . I swear to god I sat on the bike yesterday after uni and I felt like I was sitting on a an oven. And about the zx10r, we are all power hungry Wink just be carefull Karma .
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PostPosted: 20:29 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I have a feeling once you get there you'll start to miss the hot summers that you get.


I used to live in canada, winnipeg in manitoba. it used to get up to 40 degrees celcius quite alot in summer! so your summers are still gonna be hot!! lol but then in winter we had up 2 2 meters of snow which lasted for months!! wish i could buy ur bike! looks amazing!! Thumbs Up Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Re: Moving to Canada and selling the bike! Reply with quote

BLOFLY 636 wrote:
plus we are sick of scorching hot summers!


Yeah, me too...

(just got back from playing football in the lashing rain! Rolling Eyes )
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was on holiday 2years ago in Canada, and while the country has alot to reccomend it, one of the biggest bonus's is the absurdly cheap housing, and the vast amount of space to do well almost whatever you want, its not IMO the ideal place for sportsbikes, and i suspect that you will find a ZX10R not the best bike overall for riding, on what is often long, flat, straight roads in many places.
We stopped at one of the national parks, and in the carpark i saw a ZX12R with a full Hindle system, but im sure the owner did'nt buy that bike for the challenging technical roads, thats for sure. If i did live in Canada, id definately have to have some serious off road machinery, as thats one hell of a place for riding dirtbikes!
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PostPosted: 23:49 - 04 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't move here, we have chavs and the goverment.
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PostPosted: 04:10 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

stevo as b4 wrote:
I was on holiday 2years ago in Canada, and while the country has alot to reccomend it, one of the biggest bonus's is the absurdly cheap housing, and the vast amount of space to do well almost whatever you want, its not IMO the ideal place for sportsbikes, and i suspect that you will find a ZX10R not the best bike overall for riding, on what is often long, flat, straight roads in many places.


Yeah I suspected that could be the case but I am looking in the golden horseshoe region which is near Niagra! you would not believe how cheap houses are! check this out https://www.mls-niagara.com/search/details.php?id=2050965&mlssearch_minprice=nolimit&mlssearch_maxprice=200000&mlssearch_property_type_id=1&mlssearch_district_04=1&page=23 now that equates to about $142000 Australian dollars to live near Niagra falls! the roads in the area are very winding and follow the river for miles and miles through forrestry but if the weather is too harsh for sportbike riding I will probably go bear dodging in the woods with a BMW R1200GS or snowmobile Laughing
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PostPosted: 07:33 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fire_Eyes wrote:
I have a feeling once you get there you'll start to miss the hot summers that you get.


It gets to 40 degrees in St Catherines in the summer. Summers are not a problem. Winters are a different story.

stevo as b4 wrote:
its not IMO the ideal place for sportsbikes, and i suspect that you will find a ZX10R not the best bike overall for riding, on what is often long, flat, straight roads in many places.


Not quite. Canada is huge, and you will find all kinds of different kind of roads there---some of which are perfect for sports bikes. I have been riding in the UK now for 6 months, I would MUCH rather be riding on roads back home in Canada. The roads are cleaner, better kept in many areas, and there are no speed cameras and cops every 30 meters!

BLOFLY636---Congrats on your decision. I'm Canadian, and I absolutely love everything about Canada. I think you will absolutely love it. The winters can get a bit cold, but it's part of the charm. I am going home in 1.5 years, and if you are riding then, maybe we can hit the road together.
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PostPosted: 08:53 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tuesday, April 5, 2005
13,000 Australian Dollar = 5,325.82 British Pound

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PostPosted: 09:04 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is it not quite hard to actually move to Canada? I thought there was a points system to be accepted to live there? My dad looked into it a few years back but ended up moving down to the coast.

Sad to see your bike go I bet cause its a cracker!
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PostPosted: 12:37 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

cc123 wrote:
Is it not quite hard to actually move to Canada? I thought there was a points system to be accepted to live there? My dad looked into it a few years back but ended up moving down to the coast.

Sad to see your bike go I bet cause its a cracker!


yeah there is a points system to be accepted for permanent residency it is based on a skills test of 67 points things that are considered valuable are literacy in english or french, trade certificates, education, and further certificates for other employment always helps, I have a trade certificate in Refrigeration and air conditioning and hace certificates 1,2 and 3 for timber processing and manufacturing. pluss Ime reel goood at speling englisch Razz and I will miss my bike but I will be back in the saddle before I know it
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PostPosted: 12:40 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will be some change of lifestyle too I bet?!

At least you'll be able to go exploring new roads once you get another bike Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:52 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

stick to the summers as when it rains its a major downer when your on or want to go on your bike as tires arnt really that grippy in the wet
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PostPosted: 13:12 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might want to look into how much jobs pay over there before moving.. I know living is cheaper in terms of how much it costs, i.e. houses... BUT it's not cheaper if the average wage over there is a lot less?

Only bonus I can see is that if you already have enough cash to buy a house then you can buy a far better house for your current money, but like I say look into how much you'd get paid, as if it IS a lot less then affording the house will still be the same as in OZ

I hope that makes sense anyway Confused Not sure if it's right or not, just a thought I had.
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PostPosted: 13:31 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sadie wrote:
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
13,000 Australian Dollar = 5,325.82 British Pound


Worth mentioning that bikes (and cars) hold their value far better in Aus than in the UK.

All the best

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PostPosted: 13:36 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yams wrote:
You might want to look into how much jobs pay over there before moving.. I know living is cheaper in terms of how much it costs, i.e. houses... BUT it's not cheaper if the average wage over there is a lot less?

Only bonus I can see is that if you already have enough cash to buy a house then you can buy a far better house for your current money, but like I say look into how much you'd get paid, as if it IS a lot less then affording the house will still be the same as in OZ

I hope that makes sense anyway Confused Not sure if it's right or not, just a thought I had.


thanks for the advice Yams but I looked into the average wage over there and was absolutely astonished at the rate a refrigeration mechanic is paid at. Try this: in Australia we make $18.00 per hour if we are lucky but in Canada the going rate of pay is FROM $25.00 to $35.00 per hour! not too bad hey! from where I look at it I can't see any down side besides the cold winters! but it will be exciting to see snow for the first time Razz heres a coule of pics that are 3 hours drive away from where I am looking at buying a house Wink
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PostPosted: 18:00 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

BLOFLY, I'm a Canadian and an expert on most things Canadian. If you need any ideas or advice about anything, let me know.

You'll get used to the cold winders in no time.
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PostPosted: 18:05 - 05 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

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