Help us...Dont mess with us.
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From: Sumter SC
Help us...Dont mess with us.
I joined this forum yesterday,
Im fairly new to street riding and very new to this forum.
Ive noticed a lot of "We went riding with this guy!" threads
Its a bit disturbing to me....Its like every one on the forum just hoped on a bike and was the best rider that ever lived.
I think that is crap...
You may may be good rider....better than me...but im sure that that came with time and milage.
So how about a bit of " I went riding with this guy that wasnt up to par and I showed him how to.".....
Im new to the street bike scene.. I grew up riding dirt bikes in the woods ect....I didnt hold up the group....some times they hold me up.....
Riding is a thing that we love....And if you love it then you will respect it and help the little guy...
Why does the guy who has ben riding wheeelies for the last 10 years have to talk crap about the guy who wants to learn......
To me its just not right...I think we should help the guy who wants it.....dont knock him...I ride decent and safe...Its the know it all in the group who make our rides unsafe......help the new guy....dont hinder him,
Im fairly new to street riding and very new to this forum.
Ive noticed a lot of "We went riding with this guy!" threads
Its a bit disturbing to me....Its like every one on the forum just hoped on a bike and was the best rider that ever lived.
I think that is crap...
You may may be good rider....better than me...but im sure that that came with time and milage.
So how about a bit of " I went riding with this guy that wasnt up to par and I showed him how to.".....
Im new to the street bike scene.. I grew up riding dirt bikes in the woods ect....I didnt hold up the group....some times they hold me up.....
Riding is a thing that we love....And if you love it then you will respect it and help the little guy...
Why does the guy who has ben riding wheeelies for the last 10 years have to talk crap about the guy who wants to learn......
To me its just not right...I think we should help the guy who wants it.....dont knock him...I ride decent and safe...Its the know it all in the group who make our rides unsafe......help the new guy....dont hinder him,
I joined this forum yesterday
Im fairly new to street riding and very new to this forum.
Its like every one on the forum just hoped on a bike and was the best rider that ever lived
but im sure that that came with time and milage
So how about a bit of " I went riding with this guy that wasnt up to par and I showed him how to."
Riding is a thing that we love
Why does the guy who has ben riding wheeelies for the last 10 years have to talk crap about the guy who wants to learn
If in fact you are new to street riding, perhaps a riders advantage course and/or the ride like a pro dvd would assist you in learning some of the finer points to being safe and insure that you continue to enjoy the experience for many years to come.
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Thanks for getting what im saying
I took the MSFC...I loved it.
I am just pointing out all the post (i joined yesterday) that i read about the new guy that "did this or that"...
In my world I try and educate the guy that doesnt know....not get on a forum and talk trash about him.....
Im sure there are many who help...
You are right when you say that some just wont listen....I agree 100% and wouldnt want that guy riding in my group because he may be a danger.....
The reason for this post is that i want the know it alls to step back and realize that they didnt always know it all....and that maybe they could help a rookie become a better rider....I love riding and im a rookie...Ive taken the safty course and it was a blast and i can ride (corners and all) and stay in my lane.....
I just dont get the guys and girls who have been riding a while that think that they are so good and the rest of us suck....They sucked once too..
I took the MSFC...I loved it.
I am just pointing out all the post (i joined yesterday) that i read about the new guy that "did this or that"...
In my world I try and educate the guy that doesnt know....not get on a forum and talk trash about him.....
Im sure there are many who help...
You are right when you say that some just wont listen....I agree 100% and wouldnt want that guy riding in my group because he may be a danger.....
The reason for this post is that i want the know it alls to step back and realize that they didnt always know it all....and that maybe they could help a rookie become a better rider....I love riding and im a rookie...Ive taken the safty course and it was a blast and i can ride (corners and all) and stay in my lane.....
I just dont get the guys and girls who have been riding a while that think that they are so good and the rest of us suck....They sucked once too..
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Welcome Rick and don't let the smack talkers get you down, for every guy or gal that has to prove their superiority you will find fifty guys and gals that just enjoy the ride and provide some helpful tips on riding and maintaining your bike. The folks you are talking about enjoy spinning the rest of us up, look for the positive posts and enjoy, there is a butt load of good information on here. Again, welcome.
Welcome first off..and Ya sometimes you need to let some of the Bozo stuff fall to the way side..I have been riding bikes for almost 45 years and I still suck..but Im Happy
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If read a few posts think will far more here encourage new people than knock them and more than willing to share their knowlege .. But this forum is like real life some here will rub you the wrong way regardless....
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1) welcome from Raleigh
2) don't take a lot of what you read here personal.... Most folks are just blowing off steam.... no more... yeah it get's tough, but it's mostly BS.
enjoy yourself, enjoy your bike....
2) don't take a lot of what you read here personal.... Most folks are just blowing off steam.... no more... yeah it get's tough, but it's mostly BS.
enjoy yourself, enjoy your bike....
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Welcome to HDF.
And about the guys who post that dribble. I don't even read it. It's about making someone look bad to make themselves look better. And what they are bragging about teaching the guy is probably something they learned the day before.
Like you been on dirt bikes since 5 but I also been on street since 16. 27 years on the road and I still learn things. And 3 years ago I took the MSF. Learned a lot there too.
Learn to ignore the chest thumpers.
And about the guys who post that dribble. I don't even read it. It's about making someone look bad to make themselves look better. And what they are bragging about teaching the guy is probably something they learned the day before.
Like you been on dirt bikes since 5 but I also been on street since 16. 27 years on the road and I still learn things. And 3 years ago I took the MSF. Learned a lot there too.
Learn to ignore the chest thumpers.
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