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From: Great Falls, Va.
Welcome aboard from No. Va. As everyone has said, take the MSF or Riders Edge course. Practice, practice, practice and never go beyond your comfort level. Slow and easy till you feel comfortable enough to ramp it up another notch. Have fun and ride safe.
welcome! MSF course for sure! then after that take it to a nice big parking lot if you're still not comfy and find the sweet spot on the clutch. be careful and when you do get out on the street ride that bike like your life depends on it. because it does.
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From: Tampa
Welcome from Tampa FL!
I can only add to what all the other members have stated. If you have not taken a MSF course yet, do it (it's required in my state...). You'll be glad you did AND a better (and safer) rider.
Enjoy the ride!
Jim
I can only add to what all the other members have stated. If you have not taken a MSF course yet, do it (it's required in my state...). You'll be glad you did AND a better (and safer) rider.
Enjoy the ride!
Jim
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From: Central Florida
Welcome XD
After the MSF course you need to practice every day.
You should do braking drills every single ride. The first few miles
you are on cold tires and that means less traction.
And that Is the perfect time for braking drills.
People spend hundreds even thousands of dollars to make a
bike go faster.
It would be wise for you to spend $30 to $100 on the extensive amount
of print and Video Info on how to ride better, safer.
To name a few:
A twist of the wrist, volume 1 and 2
Ride Like a pro,,Its a very cool video..
For more advanced techniques wich could save yer *** In a pinch,
Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch ISBN # 1-893618-07-2
IMO the MSF teaches basic bike handling and basic traffic survival only.
This is Not NEAR what you need to stay alive on a motorcycle.
Motorcycling Is a sport, never forget that. The object of this sport Is
to never let It Become a Contact Sport.
I love It so XD
You should do braking drills every single ride. The first few miles
you are on cold tires and that means less traction.
And that Is the perfect time for braking drills.
People spend hundreds even thousands of dollars to make a
bike go faster.
It would be wise for you to spend $30 to $100 on the extensive amount
of print and Video Info on how to ride better, safer.
To name a few:
A twist of the wrist, volume 1 and 2
Ride Like a pro,,Its a very cool video..
For more advanced techniques wich could save yer *** In a pinch,
Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch ISBN # 1-893618-07-2
IMO the MSF teaches basic bike handling and basic traffic survival only.
This is Not NEAR what you need to stay alive on a motorcycle.
Motorcycling Is a sport, never forget that. The object of this sport Is
to never let It Become a Contact Sport.
I love It so XD
Last edited by Osco; Jun 7, 2011 at 02:36 PM.