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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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500's are carb'ed....
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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The newer ones? well i guess go find a newer SV
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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well im not getting one untill summer


money issues and such


and it wouldnt be my DD


and like i said


i know nothign about bikes
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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MSF is your friend. most comm colleges provide bikes if u don thave one. pass the course, get a M endorsment at the same time
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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yeah iv been looking around the website for a little bit


i saw it in one of the threads
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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if your a total bike n00b it'll be really good for ya... come holla after you get that done.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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ahh well i am a total bike n00b
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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go pick up a book too, one of them riding books. twist of th ewrist, or sportbike riding techniques or one of them things.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Default Re: learning and wanting some suggestions

Originally Posted by T226
on a good starter bike
1. Study the DMV manual and get your permit.

2. Read Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough.

3. Take the MSF course at Thomas Nelson.

4. If you still want to ride, start looking at something that runs well and won't be a tragedy if/when you drop it.

5. Get insurance when you get a bike.

6. Take it easy at first, and use common sense.

7. Don't go blow insane amounts of money on expensive gear at Casey Cycle City like I did.

8. If you find yourself rolling across the pavement at 60 mph, try to think of better days.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Default Re: learning and wanting some suggestions

Originally Posted by snikwad
go pick up a book too, one of them riding books. twist of th ewrist, or sportbike riding techniques or one of them things.
where could i get a book like that?



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