rode for the first time :)
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GLHF
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rode for the first time :)
my buddy let me ride his bike just down the street. but i will say i'm addicted now 
but i wanted to ask, any pointers and well basically, any good advice on riding that you all have learned since you've started? i'm still getting it all down.
but i wanted to ask, any pointers and well basically, any good advice on riding that you all have learned since you've started? i'm still getting it all down.
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Re: rode for the first time :)
take an msf course. you'll learn alot, and get a break on your insurance.
have fun, take it slow, don't feel like you ever have anything to prove to anyone... that'll get you introuble quick.
once you get comfortable, go to an open track day if you can. you'll learn more in one day on the track than you will in years of street riding. just beware... track time is addictive, just ask my wallet.
have fun, take it slow, don't feel like you ever have anything to prove to anyone... that'll get you introuble quick.
once you get comfortable, go to an open track day if you can. you'll learn more in one day on the track than you will in years of street riding. just beware... track time is addictive, just ask my wallet.
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Re: rode for the first time :)
Originally Posted by GaRn
When you get a bike, never let any of your buddys ride it, chances are they will drop it.. You just got lucky 
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GLHF
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Re: rode for the first time :)
Originally Posted by GaRn
When you get a bike, never let any of your buddys ride it, chances are they will drop it.. You just got lucky
but the bike isn't really in all that great of shape, and he doesn't mind me learning on it. I guess thats what good friends are for.
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Re: rode for the first time :)
"when in doubt twist it out" more often you will find that your brake will get you in more trouble than using the throttle. you first reaction to a scary situation will be to hit the brakes hard as you would in a car. Using the throttle to work you way out of a situation will be the best answer, becuase once your tires lock up you can call it a day. But be sure to only ease the throttle in turns or youll be eating pavement fast.
Always scan and know what is goin on around you becuase its more often the other vehicles on the road that will cause you to be in danger then your actions on the motorcycle.
last little tip for the twisties - keep your eyes where you plan to go so if you making a hard right turn look off in the distance on right and your body will take you there.
have fun.
be safe.
know your limits.
Always scan and know what is goin on around you becuase its more often the other vehicles on the road that will cause you to be in danger then your actions on the motorcycle.
last little tip for the twisties - keep your eyes where you plan to go so if you making a hard right turn look off in the distance on right and your body will take you there.
have fun.
be safe.
know your limits.