I am moving into town in about a month (mid-July) and want to get a bike right away. I'm coming off a full-sized sport-tourer, but know that's unreasonable in CN.

I'd be interested in a dual-sport (200+cc), standard or sport bike (400+), if those are realistic requirements... I just would like to have a little power and I'd like to see the bike where I last parked it every day, if you understand what I mean!

I did all my own work on my bikes for the last 10 years so I'm very concerned about getting a solid bike since I'm not going to have any tools anymore; appearances take the pillion, as it were.

I don't know what makes are available in CN so I am appealing ahead of time to see what's out there.

Must have authentic legal papers. If there are specific sellers, please reply, but understand I will not be in CN until mid-July 2010.

Importantly, if there are suggestions/resources/advice I would be very appreciative; I can't wait to ride there!

Keith