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Old May 15, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Welcome from Dortmund,Germany!
 
Old May 15, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Welcome from Wisconsin, the birthplace if you will.

Advice? Keep the dirty side down. I found that driving around quiet subdivisions helped me get used to the turn signals, stopping as often as possible and restarting.

Upshifting with the heel was a big change for me from my metric days, but I have adapted.
 
Old May 16, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Welcome from south of Utica NY
 
Old May 17, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Welcome from Salem, Oregon- Practice, Practice, Practice, you can never get enough. Look into purchasing Ride Like A Pro IV http://www.ridelikeapro.com/- video's like this will help you improve your riding skills quickly. Surviving The Mean Streets is also a good one, available through the same organization. Good Luck...stay safe!
 
Old May 18, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Welcome from the Texas gulf coast region.

GEAUX TIGERS
 
Old May 18, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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ORIGINAL: bradhinz

Welcome from BC CANADA[sm=deal.gif]
I'll second that!! Welcome from Victoria, BC.

My only advice is...ENJOY!
 
Old May 21, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Welcome from Montana!
 
Old May 22, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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Hello from the "The Sunshine State"...CA! Happy posting
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Welcome from Lancaster, PA!
Enjoy the new ride and the forum. You are in for some very exciting times.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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