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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Congrats on the new bike. I also highly recommend the MSF course. I know that you are going to love the 1200L. I know that I do. Have fun and ride safe.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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I love my 1200L...ride safe, be defensive...after you take the MSF course, your ability and confidence will increase with ease. Oh, and congrats.

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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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&nbsp\\;Congrats on the New Bike and Be Safe!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Just be real careful your first 20 years or so.....
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Welcome from Western Washington, and Congrats! on the New Bike, I have to agree about the MSF course.&nbsp\\; I bought my first ever bike last April, took the course and now I ride every chance I get as evidenced by my odomoter....
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Congrats and welcome from Ohio.&nbsp\\; Be careful out there, and keep it shiny side up.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: Bruisbe

I live off towerline road and we went to the parking lot over there by where the old mall used to by...back behind Hibbet Sports...I am signed up for the MSF class on Aug 22nd...I am going to call them to see if there is anyway to get in there quicker...I really dont want to take the test at the DMV...lol
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Pick the time slot you want, show up 30 minutes early, they FREQUENTLY take stand by riders.&nbsp\\; Someone that has signed up, doesn't show, you slide into their slot.&nbsp\\; You may only have to show up early once or twice and you're in, well before aug 22.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Congrats and good luck!&nbsp\\; As everyone here knows the MSF class&nbsp\\;is the best advice/experience you can get and it gets&nbsp\\;license.&nbsp\\; As just stated above go the a the next MSF class as a standby student and get it done ASAP.&nbsp\\; Ride Safe!
 
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Welcome aboard from Oregon Might I recommend a book you might enjoy? It's called Proficient Motorcycling, and I've learned a great deal from it. +1 on the MSF course too. The first ride of many to come!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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You're going to love your bike.&nbsp\\; Enjoy the new ride and post some pics so we can enjoy the eye candy.
 
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