New...Need Advice
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 456
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From: Montreal
great advise. The most important is is have fun and be relaxed.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,508
Likes: 169
From: WPB, FL
From the MSF web site!
From the MSF web site -
The best place to start once you've made the decision to ride. Covers the basics of operating a motorcycle and safety-oriented mental strategies. Motorcycles and helmets are provided for your use. Successful completion of this course, consisting of five hours of formal classroom activities and ten hours of riding instruction conducted over two or three sessions, plus its knowledge and skill tests, may waive the license test in your state. The course may also earn you an insurance discount.
IF YOU AREN'T USING A MSF COURSE OR SIMILAR, YOU SHOULD BE!
The best place to start once you've made the decision to ride. Covers the basics of operating a motorcycle and safety-oriented mental strategies. Motorcycles and helmets are provided for your use. Successful completion of this course, consisting of five hours of formal classroom activities and ten hours of riding instruction conducted over two or three sessions, plus its knowledge and skill tests, may waive the license test in your state. The course may also earn you an insurance discount.
IF YOU AREN'T USING A MSF COURSE OR SIMILAR, YOU SHOULD BE!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,016
Likes: 277
From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
Do not think that removing the tour pack will make a big difference.
Still a heavy bike.
You are big enough, welcome to another world.
Just wondering why you chose this bike, must have run into a good salesman. Good choice anyway. You bought this bike and never been
on a bike. Ride on.
Still a heavy bike.
You are big enough, welcome to another world.
Just wondering why you chose this bike, must have run into a good salesman. Good choice anyway. You bought this bike and never been
on a bike. Ride on.
Supporter
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 15,788
Likes: 5,625
From: along the shore of Mishigami
It's a little oxymoronic with the MSF course cause they will teach you how much braking you get from your front brake while slowing down but with that Road Glide you will learn to refrain from front braking at slooow speeds (in parking lots or extremely slow traffic) while turning the front wheel. Talk to the MSF instructors about this. Good luck.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 204
Likes: 21
From: Boise, ID
It's a little oxymoronic with the MSF course cause they will teach you how much braking you get from your front brake while slowing down but with that Road Glide you will learn to refrain from front braking at slooow speeds (in parking lots or extremely slow traffic) while turning the front wheel. Talk to the MSF instructors about this. Good luck.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 981
Likes: 182
From: Fairfax County, VA
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 654
Likes: 67
From: PacificNorthWest
Just take your time.
Most here started riding in utero..
It all depends on your natural ability in motorsports.
If you've been a gear head your whole life you won't have too many problems..
Just take it slow and don't get outside your comfort zone.
Your comfort zone will expand as your skill level increases.
Practice and progress.
