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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by brettnbama
great job man....I am sure you probably rode pretty defensively since it was your first ride....always do that
Yes sir, that's how I drive so it's even more so on the bike.


Oh, and "crease in the seat" was more in reference to nervous excitement than it was to speed. The whole ride I'm telling myself not to outride my ability or depend on cars to do what they're supposed to.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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Good stuff Mate I like your attitude keep that up & you'll enjoy a long happy relationship with the bike & the road.

Cheers
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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Congrats!!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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Just remember, if it can happen it will. Drivers are to busy texting, talking on phones and just plain ignorant of us.
Ride safe and enjoy.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Congrats now you have your very own marriage counselor... lmao

Be safe brother and watchout for them cagers
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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oh oh... once bitten Excellent!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Congrats!
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Congratulations! For me the whole point of having a bike is the sh**-eating grin on my face each time I finish a ride. Be safe.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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I remember being nervouse about my first ride after I was all legal to go. But went out with a good group of guys so that made things a little easier. For about the next year and a half I can only come here and read stories or look at pic's of scooters while I wait until the day I can take mine for a ride again. Might sneak in renting one when I come back to the states for a short bit.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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ENJOY...and keep learning the skills, you will need them for your future riding years!

And for most of us.... the grin never goes away !
 
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