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May 17, 2016 | 06:39 PM

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LoneWoolf

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From: Pennsyleffinvania

Since the bikes an 05 and it's been barn sitting for few years, I'm sure you checked the age of the tires to make sure he doesn't have a blow out???

May 17, 2016 | 06:50 PM

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Jrsess

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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.

Good news ..Indeed! JR

May 17, 2016 | 06:51 PM

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RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnyh14

Great of you to take interest in starting a youth out riding safely. Although the MSF courses are great as well I don't know how the DMV takes at face value that a passing grade from a two day course makes a person ready for the road.

They don't. He still had to take the test at the DMV.

Since the bikes an 05 and it's been barn sitting for few years, I'm sure you checked the age of the tires to make sure he doesn't have a blow out???

Lonewolf, I did. Put them at proper pressure and inspected. They were in good shape, no age cracks and good tread.

May 17, 2016 | 07:03 PM

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Tenn

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From: Lowcountry

Good job, I wish I had guidance when I started riding.

TN

May 17, 2016 | 07:19 PM

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nevada72

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From: PNW

Nice! Make sure to remind him it's normal to go below the speed limit in the left lane in Wisconsin.

May 17, 2016 | 07:40 PM

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NORTY FLATZ

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From: Sandy Eggo's North County

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Originally Posted by Johnnyh14

That's why the first word in the course title is: BASIC. The course is only designed to get a person some practical experience by riding in a parking lot. There are other courses that can help a new rider gain even more skills. BRC2 & ARC are 2 of them. (Don't be scared of the ARC, even though the first word in that course title is:ADVANCED.) It isn't that advanced.
A course that is more advanced would be Bike Bonding (BB) or Ultimate Bike Bonding (UBB).
The more you know, the better it gets...

May 17, 2016 | 11:24 PM

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MajorKG

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From: San Antonio, Texas

Good on you!

May 18, 2016 | 05:04 AM

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Mxdad

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From: Flora, MS

Good on you for taking the time to get someone started on the right foot.

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May 18, 2016 | 06:35 AM

#19

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Giving a first time rider who doesn't even have their permit a Road King doesn't sound like the safest thing in the world. Something tells me that it wasn't the only thing that was learned that will jeopardize the rider's safety in the near future.