Last friday I picked up my new ultra. This is the first street bike I have ever owned. Last month I took the MSF class which helped a lot. I was scared as sh-t as I left the dealership. I said to myselft if I can make this first turn I think I can get her home. Well the first turn was a little shakey but I made it. I drove 75 miles home and I made it to an empty lot to get use to her. As I was making a slow turn she fell over, the bike nor myself was injuried but some friends had gathered to check her out. It was embarrassing but I'am glad it is over I was scared of putting a scratch on her, now I just ride the sh-t out of her. I have put 960 miles on her and I have loved every minute. Thanks to the good people here I have installed rush pipes, airwing w/ lights, v-logo covers & fender skirt, windshield pouch, sirius and fairing mirrors. I am waiting on my adj. backrest and chrome front end.

 

Stick with it bro. Just remember the bike will do a very good job of holding itself up.....you just need to make sure it stays that way. Also....remember that when your at any speed below 20MPH stay away from the front brake....and just use the rear brake and the clutch and throttle to keep the forward momentum up. Remember falling over aint as big a problem as running into something, so dont get too shy of the front brakes. Ride your mirrors to keep a eye on the jerk in the cage behind you. Always look where you want to go, not at what you want to avoid, and ALWAYS think safety first.
Like I said just stick with it and you will be fine. Enjoy your self and ride YOUR ride....dont try to keep up with that guy up in front of you....know your limits and stay well within them!

 

PICTURES>>>>we need a picture...

Be safe and enjoy.

 

Be carefull and take it easy. Same thing happened here not to long go. A lawer bought a new bike, but had never ridden a street bike. Also took the safety course. The dealership offered to deliver the bike to him, but he insisted on riding it home. He never made it. Keep practicing and know your limits.

 

I am still trying to learn how to post a picture. I thought my signature picture was going to post but it did not. Hopefully I will have some pictures post soon.

 

Maybe this will work.

 

Be wary of people who tell you to stay away from your front brake. It is your primary means of stopping. The front brake lever isn't an on/off switch - you can use the front brake in varying degrees.

As you learned in the MSF course - you will stop in the quickest time and shortest distance using both brakes.

It's all about control.

 

Now if I can figure out how to post my signature pic.

 

front break is 70% of total breaking but be careful with it at slow speeds, and for a sure fired fall turn wheel and use front breaks at slow speed.

 

Congrads and good luck.