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Jul 14, 2009 | 06:56 AM

#11

BigGdawg

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From: Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluzmn59

Congrats. Get a copy of Ride Like a Pro V and practice, practice, practice. You will no longer have problems with figure-8's or u-turns.

Ride like everybody is out to get you, because they are. Remember, there are old bikers and bold bikers, but very few old, bold bikers.

Like several said here, practice. That's what separates the men from the boys. If you can handle the bike at about 2 mph and make it maneuver like the Ride Like a Pro V riders you will be among the few good riders there are. And, like several have told you, ride like you are invisible because cagers will claim they didn't see you. The guy responsible for your safety is YOU.

Jul 14, 2009 | 08:08 AM

#12

BiggDogg

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From: Morristown, NJ

Congrats man, you can never have enough practice, so get to empty lots whenever possible, it will help a great deal when the situation comes that you need your skills to save you.

Jul 14, 2009 | 08:21 AM

#13

Mtdew

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From: Arkansas

Thanks everyone and I will start practicing every day in the parking lots. I have one real close (a few blocks) so that's where I'll be for a while until I get familiar with my motorcycle.

I will get the Ride like a Pro DVD also. Looks like a really good teaching aid. That's what was pretty neat is to be able to ride the bike so slow and not fall down. LOL.

Jul 14, 2009 | 08:27 AM

#14

1984Ironhead

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From: South Jersey

Congrats, and be glad you took the course...and LEARNED ! Have fun & allways be SAFE .... Welcome from the Garden State.

Jul 14, 2009 | 08:30 AM

#15

oldmanwayne

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Congrats. Take it slow to start and as stated above- practice, practice, practice!

Jul 14, 2009 | 09:32 AM

#16

rockDAWG

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From: First State

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtdew

I will get the Ride like a Pro DVD also. Looks like a really good teaching aid. That's what was pretty neat is to be able to ride the bike so slow and not fall down. LOL.

Make sure you order direct and check that you are a member of this forum, you will get shipping free (5 bucks less).

Actually, the big twin is much easier to go slow than metric bikes, once you overcome the fear factors.

Jul 14, 2009 | 09:45 AM

#17

Paniolo

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From: SoCal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtdew

I will start practicing every day in the parking lots. I will get the Ride like a Pro DVD also. Looks like a really good teaching aid.

And if you have any questions about any of the exercises or techniques please post up. Folks are here to help.

Mark

Jul 14, 2009 | 12:13 PM

#18

Mtdew

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From: Arkansas

Thanks! I will probably asking a lot of questions.

oh, I went down and picked up the tags and my Brand Spanking New License!!! Whoooo Hoooo.

I will order the DVD direct to save on the shipping. Actually I'll do that right now!

The DVD is on it's way!!

Last edited by Mtdew; Jul 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM.

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Jul 14, 2009 | 05:20 PM

#19

Virgil Cain

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From: McKinney, TX

I just finished today as well. Been riding for a bit so decided it was time to go ahead and get licensed. Good course and I learned plenty to practice.

And I made the Figure 8 MY BITCH!