Rode my bike for the first time.

[Radioactiveage]

Okay I will take the course.

The next available course is in 2 months....

Sucks...

My next door neighbor rides and will teach me, hes been doing it for many many many many many years and has experience teaching and is VERY safety conscious.

So until the course I will work with him in development of the proper habits and safety mindset for the road.

-Age

[opinion914]

forget the course, you're being mislead by a bunch of Jersey wimps. Just take your time, listen to those w/ more experience and spend the course money on decent gear instead. Not a pizza pie stunt gear..... decent apparel i mean. You can get 95% of what you would in a course just by working w/a decent buddy. Then again... If you practice on your own you run the risk of damaging your own bike as opposed to the classes..hmmmm, tough call.

[CBRBob]

Originally Posted by Radioactiveage

The next available course is in 2 months....
Sucks...

Well, if the class was available now, how would you feel taking it in 35degree rainy weather? You won't learn shit shaking in your boots, that's why we don't offer classes in the winter months. Also, sign up NOW, by the end of the week you will probably have to wait until May, they fill up quicky with people who have patience and want to learn.

Originally Posted by opinion914

forget the course, you're being mislead by a bunch of Jersey wimps.

Hmm, forever in white group is your future



Age, glad you are going to take the class. Where are you going to take it?

[High_Revs_17]

I think that's about all he should get outta that one Kev. It's a 50/50 shot he finds someone that will actually not pass their bad habits onto him.

Originally Posted by opinion914

listen to those w/ more experience and spend money on decent gear.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by CBRBob

Well, if the class was available now, how would you feel taking it in 35degree rainy weather? You won't learn shit shaking in your boots, that's why we don't offer classes in the winter months. Also, sign up NOW, by the end of the week you will probably have to wait until May, they fill up quicky with people who have patience and want to learn.




Hmm, forever in white group is your future



Age, glad you are going to take the class. Where are you going to take it?

kevin keeps buying new bikes just so he doesnt have to move up

tom

[opinion914]

i was having too much fun in Red to think about white ever again.

[Xracer264]

Originally Posted by Radioactiveage

Well yea, but nothing for the next few months. Anyway, no classes available until april. So what do I do? Sit around and wait?

What you could do is read. Read as many books about riding as possible. Keith Code's Twist of the wrist series, Nick Ienatsch's Sport Riding Techniques etc. This is how I "learned" how to ride a motorcycle. THEN i went out and practiced what I learned in a parking lot or industrial park that wasn't busy. Make time NOW and learn will only save your life and money later.

Ride safe....

[Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Xracer264

What you could do is read. Read as many books about riding as possible. Keith Code's Twist of the wrist series, Nick Ienatsch's Sport Riding Techniques etc. This is how I "learned" how to ride a motorcycle. THEN i went out and practiced what I learned in a parking lot or industrial park that wasn't busy. Make time NOW and learn will only save your life and money later.

Ride safe....

I have read all of those books prior to riding any motorcycle on the street and it really helped me in a couple of sticky situations.....Like the first day out with Nick and Xenos and the dump truck incident

[SilverDragon]

RAA - I'm reading your "testimonial" and thought back to when I started. I don't remember ever having those issues. First thing I did was take the class and the first things you're taught are how to safely get comfortable with the bike.
I got lucky and got my bike right after scheduling the class. The most I did with the bike was sit on it, and turn it on!
I know how you feel about not being able to wait especially with the bike just sitting there.
I'm happy to hear you'll attend the MSF, that's a hell of a schedule you got!

Good luck and Happy Safe Riding!

I wish I had a bike right about now. it's a hell of a January we're having!

[CBRBob]

Originally Posted by Kennedy

I have read all of those books prior to riding any motorcycle on the street and it really helped me in a couple of sticky situations.....

What did they say about following too closely

[Radioactiveage]

http://www.msgroup.org What do you think?

[opinion914]

Originally Posted by Radioactiveage

http://www.msgroup.org What do you think?

The guy on the top of the screen is about to lowside without proper body positioning but the target fixation thing is definately a must read. I fixated on Kennedy once, what can i say, he's a charming guy, but i didnt mean to follow him off of the track and onto the dirt at fusa. Shit happens though, just be prepared for it. By the way, what kind of bike do you have Radio?

[CBRBob]

Originally Posted by Radioactiveage

http://www.msgroup.org What do you think?

OMG, stop reading that site! I just read one of their 'what to do if' sections and it's all wrong!!! BAD ADVICE! It's as if it was written by non-riders.

[bondo]

Originally Posted by CBRBob

What did they say about following too closely

[Radioactiveage]

I got sports riding techniques. Its really good. great fundamentals. I can work on the fundamentals before I take the course while driving my car or walking down the street or even working. Excellent.

Amazing how some of it I already learned on my few runs around the block.

Do any of you recommend anything more basic like shifting etc...?