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Jan 3, 2009 | 05:36 AM

#11

fatboy on fatboy

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From: Lindsay, Ca

might sound silly to someone who's never owned or ridin a bike before. Good luck with the course and just remember its alot funner with the shiny side up...

Jan 3, 2009 | 05:46 AM

#12

sctusa

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From: Carrabelle, Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougfan2

I just signed up for the Team Oregon Basic Rider Training course. I have a brand new Softail Heritage sitting in the garage longing for a break in run. As a first time bike owner, March 13 is the beginning of a new phase of life for me!

I know it may seem silly to you that have ridden for years, but I am so excited I can't wait!!!

Congratulations on the new bike and for taking the course.
I had ridden for more years then I care to recount, when I decided to make myself legal,

, take the course and get my endorsement. I learned a lot and found out what I was doing wrong. Hardest part is breaking old habits, but I think I am now a better and safer rider...

Ride Like A Pro video is also very helpful and gives you benchmarks to practice against...

Jan 3, 2009 | 05:46 AM

#13

bigjames19

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From: Deltona, Florida

Congrats on the new ride. Good luck now waiting until March 13 is going to hurt.

Jan 3, 2009 | 06:20 AM

#14

05Fatty

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From: Minneapolis, MN

Congrats!!! You are making a smart decision by taking the course fist, it will make you more confident when you get on your own machine. Its not silly at all to be excited, I was in your postion not so long ago and I too was very excited. Now, 5 HDs later and the smile still comes to my face every time I start her up.

Jan 3, 2009 | 07:37 AM

#15

SleeplessinVegas

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From: Vegas

That will be tough waiting till March, but you are doing the right thing.

Jan 3, 2009 | 07:48 AM

#16

JW1200

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From: Land of the Free, Home of Jack Daniel's

When you take the class, ride their bike. Leave your's at home.

Jan 3, 2009 | 07:49 AM

#17

titusvilleharley

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From: titusville,fla

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankjake

Not crazy at all. My buddy and I were just checking insuracne rates. Finally found a decent company with decent rates.

Basically we are identical financially, neither of us have tickets or accidents. The only difference is our age, he is 5 or 6 years younger, we have the same model bike and his quote was $26 a year less than mine. The reason, he took a motorcycle safety course 6 year ago. He's only been riding for 6 years. I've had a motorcycle license since I was 16 but have never taken a course.

The insuracne companies don't care about experience, but if you have that certificate... and no or very little experience, they will give you a break. Crazy!

i have been ticket free since 2002 knock on wood.

Jan 3, 2009 | 07:50 AM

#18

Boo67

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Congratulations!! I couldn't wait to take the class, because like you, I had a brand new HD sitting in the garage. I had never ridden before, and the class gave me so much confidence. But SILLY to be excited!! Not at all. I get excited every time I THINK about getting on my bike.

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