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#21 ·
KINGFABIAN said:
^ I here you, I have a little experiance but they def need to be sharpened up. i can get it , I just need practice before i attempt to go on the road again . Im sticking to around my neighborhood for the next few weeks / maybe even months and yea I think a for sale sign is coming VERY soon. I do love the bike , but i really wanted something that wont make me cry the day i drop it and wont leave such a nasty dent in my wallet.

That first 40 minute drive home tho....made me wanna sh*t my pants!
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That's the difference between an experienced rider and a noob. That feeling that you feel like you don't belong on the road with all these big trucks, SUV, cars, etc. You feel small, and unworthy of being on the road will go away with experience. You have a reason to be there! Is what you're going to learn is that you're going to need to always pay attention to your surroundings. Those days where you day dream in the car and can't remember the drive in are long gone now, especially on the bike. Come to think of it, since I bought the bike I don't do that anymore even in the car. :shifty
Your advantage over cars is your speed, your manuverabilty, and your brakes, use them to your advantage. Practice hard braking with the front brake (back doesn't stop you). All motions should be slow, smooth and deliborate. It's going to take longer for you than if you bought a moped because you are on an R bike. Just be patient with yourself, and practice.

Grav.

Take the MSF course!!
 
#23 ·
Stick to two lane good paved roads. Don't ride when it is cold and be extremely careful. We all are not trying to dog you. But even the best riders have accidents. So you need to be prepared for it. Go by you some body armer and other gear. At least if you crash it might save your life
 
#24 ·
Scared= good as dead. If you ride, drive, snowboard, skydive, or much of anything scared, you are bound to get hurt or killed. Take the MSF course, it gives you a shit ton of confidence. In florida you have to take it under 21, but i would have taken it anyway. It really help and make you "ready" for the street. But in the end it is up to you.

Rock

P.S if you like in florida, i believe it is june of 2008, you will be required to take a MSF or equivalent course to get a license. Im not sure of any grandfather clause, but if anyone know, please let me know.
 
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GraVitY0 said:
That's the difference between an experienced rider and a noob. That feeling that you feel like you don't belong on the road with all these big trucks, SUV, cars, etc. You feel small, and unworthy of being on the road will go away with experience. You have a reason to be there! Is what you're going to learn is that you're going to need to always pay attention to your surroundings. Those days where you day dream in the car and can't remember the drive in are long gone now, especially on the bike. Come to think of it, since I bought the bike I don't do that anymore even in the car. :shifty
Your advantage over cars is your speed, your manuverabilty, and your brakes, use them to your advantage. Practice hard braking with the front brake (back doesn't stop you). All motions should be slow, smooth and deliborate. It's going to take longer for you than if you bought a moped because you are on an R bike. Just be patient with yourself, and practice.

Grav.

Take the MSF course!!
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Thank yu , best post yet. you make me feel a little more confident. And yea I feel like a damn mosquito next to SUVs ...they scare the hell out of me ...especially the soccer mom ones that are on the cell phones. The more I drive the more I feel a little more comfortable ...slowly tho.
 
#27 ·
take an MSF course, you will be a better rider and feel more confident on the streets.
 
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#28 ·
Your an impulse buyer, you did it once. You'll most likely do it again.

Keep the bike, putt around town with it. Most likely you just want to ride it out to starbucks and look cool. Don't wack open the throttle. Don't drive during rush hour.

sign up for your next MSF class.

come next spring, either you'll be hooked, and keep riding. Or you'll hae found a new hobbyand moved on.
 
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doc750 said:
Your an impulse buyer, you did it once. You'll most likely do it again.

Keep the bike, putt around town with it. Most likely you just want to ride it out to starbucks and look cool. Don't wack open the throttle. Don't drive during rush hour.

sign up for your next MSF class.

come next spring, either you'll be hooked, and keep riding. Or you'll hae found a new hobbyand moved on.
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Preatty much ...except the for the starbucks,, more like Home Depot, Walmart, Barbershop, or a friends house. And HELL NO I aint hitting that throttle for a long time and def not on a turn. You barely even have to move it to get to 50mph...these bikes are RIDICULOUS...I feel like if I throttle it the whole way the bike will shoot off from under me while im still in the same place like a cartoon or something. :eek
 
#30 ·
GraVitY0 said:
Your advantage over cars is your speed, your manuverabilty, and your brakes, use them to your advantage. Practice hard braking with the front brake (back doesn't stop you). All motions should be slow, smooth and deliborate. It's going to take longer for you than if you bought a moped because you are on an R bike. Just be patient with yourself, and practice.

Grav.

Take the MSF course!!
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Except that he stated he's scared to hell of the acceleration/braking /leaning aspects. So he has absolutely no advantage over any vehicle, even a bicycle, right now! The secret to surviving on the street is to have the skills and drive so others are made well aware of your presence. Not to mention his skills aren't likely to develop quickly, or at all, with this bike and his current fear of it. Best move now unfortunately is to switch bikes, because he will avoid riding due to fear/apprehension and will become discouraged w/ his progress.
 
#33 ·
Definitely sell it.
You don't belong on bikes if you have life-long scars from a Honda Spree at 17.
I was riding a CB900 Honda at 17 and I'm still alive with no scars (only mental) to show for it.
 
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Blaise said:
Definitely sell it.
You don't belong on bikes if you have life-long scars from a Honda Spree at 17.
I was riding a CB900 Honda at 17 and I'm still alive with no scars (only mental) to show for it.
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It was a stupid mistake. I was 17 and chasing kids on bicycles (fuggin around) hit some gravel on a turn ...and now to this day

I have a newfound respect for the combination of gravel/sand and motorized bikes . Its what i constantly look out for when i reide the motorcycle. Other then that I was doing stupid sh*t and paid for it ...i dont see me doing stupid sh8t like that at 35. And Wheelie? hell no thats the last thing I would ever want to learn. I just want to stay alive for my kids more then anything and still drive motorcycle.
 
#35 ·
KINGFABIAN said:
It was a stupid mistake. I was 17 and chasing kids on bicycles (fuggin around) hit some gravel on a turn ...and now to this day

I have a newfound respect for the combination of gravel/sand and motorized bikes . Its what i constantly look out for when i reide the motorcycle. Other then that I was doing stupid sh*t and paid for it ...i dont see me doing stupid sh8t like that at 35. And Wheelie? hell no thats the last thing I would ever want to learn. I just want to stay alive for my kids more then anything and still drive motorcycle.
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I don't want to be an asshole, but why did you get a sport bike and not a Harley?
 
#37 ·
Ok, well, if you must keep the bike and you actually care about living, buy all the leather you can afford and take the MSF course followed up by a track-school.
 
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