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To all of you motorcyclists out there.

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Instan00dles

Golden Member
Well in about a month I start my first motorcycle season and I am wondering if any of you experenced riders out there have any tips my me so I can avoid going splat on the pavement. I do plan on taking a driving course but I am not sure when I can, I almost have all of my equpiment and like my dad told me, always wave at the other motorcyclists when I know I can control the bike. does anyone have anything else to add to my little list, thanks.
 
You're on the right track. Taking a MSF course is what you need to do. Check your local dealer for more information on MSF; they'll know exactly what it is.

I bought my first bike last July, and since then I've put 8600mi on it; I plan to put atleast 200mi on it tomorrow. 🙂
 
I enjoy sitting on my ass on the back of the bike, I can only imagine how fun it is to ride the thing, only problem is insurance cost and winter, cant ride all year long
 


<< I enjoy sitting on my ass on the back of the bike, I can only imagine how fun it is to ride the thing, only problem is insurance cost and winter, cant ride all year long >>

If you have never driven a bike, PLEASE take the MSF course before you attempt it!
 
If taking the MSF course (strongly suggested) you probably want to look into registering very soon. I know by me anyway (IL) the classes fill up very quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if registration is closed for all of the classes for this year already.
 


<< If taking the MSF course (strongly suggested) you probably want to look into registering very soon. I know by me anyway (IL) the classes fill up very quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if registration is closed for all of the classes for this year already. >>


I wouldn't be surprised either. A local high school offers MSF classes. They started taking registration at 8:00am on March 6 (?). I drove down to the school on my lunch break (about noon) that same day. The first 8 sessions were filled through september.

In four fricken hours! If you haven't signed up yet, you're likely screwed.
 
Hey right after you take the MSF course... go over here and go buy yourself a new 2002 Honda NSR 500V... you can't go wrong. Hahahaha... You'll be the god of all riders out there... heck ill even worship you myself... you'll have the trickest bike in your state... you will destroy anything on the track... that is once you find out how to use it... and if you actually get past the cops for running a two-stroke GP bike or you could just be a poor college student like me and get a 250cc bike to practice with. 🙁
 
First I would suggest taking the MSF course.. reason you wont know how to corner without it.. or atleast wouldtn know the right way to corner and take turns.

Once you get that, then you can start riding. The reason I am saying this because the MSF course teaches survival skills that is not easy to learn otherwise.

If you do get on to the bike make sure you take is slow, that means ridinging within your limits, that means no speeding, keeping to the posted yellow signs for a turn and taking it carefully. The biggest mistake a newbie has with is with turns. THey cant turn. Learn how to turn, if your dad knows how to ride and has been riding for years then have him teach you the basics. If not I would suggest to lay off until you are done with the MSF. The thing is when you turn you need to turn your head to the direction of the turn and look thru the turn, lots of newbies dont know how to do it. Counterbalencing is also required to take turns.

When you start riding, please wear leathers.. that means a leather or cordory jacket and jeans. Doesnt matter how hot it is, its better than having your skin on the hot asphalt. Also drink a lot of fluids, you will never know what hit you when you are dehydrated.

As for "waving" I hardly wave, out here we use the head nod or the flash of the headlights. Its true that there is a sort of camarade between riders but if your a squid they wont respect you. Harley riders dont wave back so dont bother (well 99% dont wave back - they are too concerned on holding on to their rattling bikes).

And what ever you do.. please use your brains..

Ride Safe, Ride Smart....


TGG
 
Yeah... there's seems to be an animosity between sportbike riders and HD riders... oh well... but one time i was following a yellow gixxer... just because i wanted to look at it... and here comes an HD rider in the fast lane... and the gixxer rider looked at him... and the HD rider gave him one of those "What's up?" nods... LOL... that was quite nice i think. Actually... id wave to every rider i see... i think we should all get along in this crazy world of crazy drivers.
 
Yea I checked the days for the classes and the frist 4 classes are full so I need to talk to my dad when he gets home form work, and I will not be getting a big bike like that NSR 500V need something a little smaller to cut down on insurance, my brother GS650 would cost me about $3000 dollars a year to insure.
 
I have a HD and ride with all types as do most I know. In the wind is in the wind. Now a little preaching There are only two types of bikers those that have wrecked and those who will !! WORDS TO LIVE BY also do yourself a favor and great service. Frist take a motorcycle rider class there great I rode for 2 years than took the course and learned alot.,Second (and most important)take a super bike road race course this doesn't give you to OK to speed you will with or without it ,but it will give you the tools and experence to do it and will probably end up keeping you alive and not splattered in a turn !! SUPERBIKE SCHOOL
 
Instan00dles why is the insurance that expensive. I got mine for $453.00 a year with 3 months layaway from progressive. The thing is I don't even have a motorcycle endorsement. Below is my info:

Age: 24
Sex: male
Marital status: single
Riding experience: 5 yrs
Valid license: Yes
Motorcycle endorsement: no
Coverage: state of nebraska minimum; comprehensive $250.00 deductible
Type of motorcycle: 1999 yamaha r6
Store outside: yes
Conviction/violation: none

I think this is pretty good deal coz that's the lowest I can get and they accept it even I am without a motorcycle endorsement. State farm wouldn't sell me one because of that.

 
here is my stats

Age: 17
Sex: male
Marital status: single
Riding experience: 0 yrs
Valid license: Yes
Motorcycle endorsement: no
Type of motorcycle: 1984 suzuki GS650
Store outside: no
Conviction/violation: none

with no experence and driving a big bike, they really trye to rape you with those kinda prices.

with a small 250, dont remember the kinda of bike that insurce is around 800
 


<< Hey right after you take the MSF course... go over here and go buy yourself a new 2002 Honda NSR 500V... you can't go wrong. Hahahaha... You'll be the god of all riders out there... heck ill even worship you myself... you'll have the trickest bike in your state... you will destroy anything on the track... that is once you find out how to use it... and if you actually get past the cops for running a two-stroke GP bike or you could just be a poor college student like me and get a 250cc bike to practice with. 🙁 >>



That's a bad boy there. Did ya notice the pricetag? $89,950 + shipping.
I wonder what kinda currency that is?

Jeff
 


<< Yea I checked the days for the classes and the frist 4 classes are full so I need to talk to my dad when he gets home form work, and I will not be getting a big bike like that NSR 500V need something a little smaller to cut down on insurance, my brother GS650 would cost me about $3000 dollars a year to insure. >>

OUCH! I think I pay $6 a month for my insurance.
 




<< learn how to ride defensively. >>



Assume everyone you see or can't see, will not and can not see you.

I've seen alot of things happen in 21 yrs of riding that you can not prepare for ,cars driven into the side of bikers ,pulled out in front of, turned into the side of some resulting in injury others death .all this still is out weighed by the freedom you will feel while riding .

Education is the best defense you have to protect yourself against these things happening.

LOUD PIPES SAVES LIVES
 


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<< Hey right after you take the MSF course... go over here and go buy yourself a new 2002 Honda NSR 500V... you can't go wrong. Hahahaha... You'll be the god of all riders out there... heck ill even worship you myself... you'll have the trickest bike in your state... you will destroy anything on the track... that is once you find out how to use it... and if you actually get past the cops for running a two-stroke GP bike or you could just be a poor college student like me and get a 250cc bike to practice with. 🙁 >>



That's a bad boy there. Did ya notice the pricetag? $89,950 + shipping.
I wonder what kinda currency that is?

Jeff >>



Ummm... ok... i guess none of you got the joke. That price tag is in US dollars w/o shipping from Japan. Just to let you know... that bike weighs about 220lbs and should be making close to ~200HP if not more. Thats a lot lighter than any 600cc and a lot more powerful than any 1000cc... its a two-stroke race bike that won this years GP championship... and it will definitely spit you higher during a high side than any bike out there. 😀
 
Cross railroad tracks at right angles. Also, apply the rear brake before the front, that will help keep you from locking up the rear when it unloads when you hit the fronts.
 
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