So discouraged
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From: Valdosta, GA
So discouraged
Well as most know I just bought my first MC after never even have ever sat on one before. I got a course coming up but decided to just try and go in a straight line in my driveway. I tried and fell over 3 times.
I am not sure I will get the hang of this if I can't even go straight never mind having to make a turn. Should this have been a easy thing to do for a first time rider?
I am not sure I will get the hang of this if I can't even go straight never mind having to make a turn. Should this have been a easy thing to do for a first time rider?
Last edited by jeff6898; May 19, 2013 at 01:13 PM.
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From: Washington State
Well as most know I just bought my first MC after never even have ever sat on one before. I got a course coming up but decided to just try and go in a straight line in my driveway. I tried and fell over 3 times.
I am not sure I will get the hang of this if I can't even go straight never mind having to make a turn. Should this have been a easy thing to do for a first time rider?
I am not sure I will get the hang of this if I can't even go straight never mind having to make a turn. Should this have been a easy thing to do for a first time rider?
But, even when I was learning to ride a bicycle, I didn't fall 3 times.
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Im speechless... Start off with something small and light. Think Honda Rebel. Are you having problems with the clutch?
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Uhh, not so good. Do you have exceptionally short legs or something? If in doubt, leave the bike in the garage and take the MSF course.
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Yikes not to discourage you more but that's rough man. Get into the course for sure. First time I tried I just started slow and got faster and faster knock on wood never fell. Good luck stay safe
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Reminds me of a guy way back when I was in the Army a guy that worked in the motor pool,bought a Harley for his 1st bike ever,it also had a extended front end well while he was going to take off on his 1st ride he over revved and popped the clutch the bike flipped up and landed on him and broke his leg in a couple diff places,he sold his damaged bike and recouperated ,told him to take a safety course to