[JimRBlue]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

I understand that you're sharing your experiences with us because it's new and exciting, and that's great, however we're not trying to berate you, we're simply trying to offer the best advice we can to protect a new rider that does not have the full scope of what operating a motorcycle truly entails. Please do not go out into traffic on any main roads until you're properly trained, but in the mean time just keep getting the feel of the bike, and try to improve on the basics like your doing only on your street, but the problem is there's no one with experience next to you to point out your mistakes and bad habits. Just keep this idea in mind as you practice: all functions on a bike should be smooth, gradual, and uniform, i.e. slow steady pace to release the clutch, the same goes for applying both brakes with a nice even squeeze of the lever, and the throttle with a nice even twist, just keep it smooth.

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