RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/1/2008 8:40:34 PM
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whtan20
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ORIGINAL: blackhawk411
Okay so little bit of an update... the MSF class is scheduled for 6/15 so I have 2 weeks. I''''ve been riding around my apartment complex again so I gained a bit of confidence again. I need to learn to control the throttle a bit because when I go over bumps my wrist moves and it throttles the bike. Annd I''''ve also found that it is really important to scan ahead. It''''s kind of funny because everytime I see a car or personw alking I get very tense and panic a little so I need to get used to that also. So far it''''s been fun and nervous too but more fun, can''''t wait til I take the class
hmm I''m not sure how much you know, but the MSF teaches every basic thing you would need to know. As for going over bumps or any other obstruction you should stand on your pegs and lift your butt about 1-2 inches. And the throttle control will be taught and you will pick it up easily when they lend you a bike. And even in a car you should be scanning ahead, you never know what''s gonna happen.
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/1/2008 9:40:09 PM
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Stephens
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Everyone here has alot of great advice and tremendous amount of experience. You can learn alot from this forum and never ever be afraid to ask questions. There are no dumb questions. Even if the subject has been talked about a billion times....ie. what tires? Whats a CCT? What sprocket to get? Its never dumb to want to learn from others. Your confidence will come in time. Practice, practice, practice. Learn the clutch, the braking, the acceleration, the handling, the cornering. That is what makes a good rider, not how fast you can go, not how long or how high you can ride a wheelie, its the responsible rider who is the rider we all respect. . And don''t forget to get good riding protection. A padded riding jacket, riding gloves, good boots to protect your feet. And a good helmet. As you know, all you have between you and the ground is what your wearing. You have plenty of time to ride in your lifetime, don''t showboat for someone you will never see again and get injured. Good luck and hope to hear from you after get some road time under your belt
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/1/2008 10:48:03 PM
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blackhawk411
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Yeah guys thanks for the advise. I appreciate it alot. I just went out on the street rode around a bit, gained alot of confidence. Still pretty sketchy though but I almost got the clutch down from the dead stop. I freaked out a little bit on a uphill at a redlight though haha almost stalled it out. Also need to learn to lean because I''m taking like 3lanes when I''m turning lol.
Gear wise, I didn''t really know much. I got me a ICON helmet and Alpinestars textile jacket for summer. I will buy a leather one for winter. Got some alpinestars gloves and I wear combat boots when I ride because it gives me about 1.5inches of height which helps.
I also need to work on not putting all of my weight on my arms because after 15minutes of riding my hands are sore as heck. I need to actually distribute weight lol. Anyway, thanks for all the advice guys, keep''em coming it helps alot. Anything helps.
PS. Just FYI, I''m not the one who bought a 1000...it seems that some of you may misread that I was the one with a 1000 lol.
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/2/2008 1:09:48 AM
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dinez74
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I think you are still nervous of the facts like you are still new, the bike is overpowered, never rode a bike before, etc.
Just believe in yourself, gather your confidence and trust your ability. Just think its just a machine that need to be treated with due respect.
With the positive attitude that can be seen from you, I believe you will hit the road within time. Good luck!
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/2/2008 7:24:59 AM
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+1 on what everyones already said, after your course you will be a much better rider thats for sure!. Take it easy untill you learn the basics, emergency braking, and throttle control, just to name a few, durning your course you''ll be able to manouveour through tight areas w ease  good luck and be safe
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/2/2008 7:39:43 AM
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im still learning on it as well and am mostly practicing around my house.
I''m still learning on my F4 - and I''ve had this bike 2.5 years, and 3 other bikes before it. So far I''ve logged 30,000 on this one, which means I''ve logged well over 100,000 miles on 2 wheels. You never stop learning - the day you do, is the day you have problems.
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since 600s are our first bikes and we already bought them, so no points in going back now.
Umh - it is true you brought them already, but if you''re really uncomfortable it is never too late to sell and get something smaller. The only time it is too late is when you''ll never ride again for one reason or another... and if you are truely worried about it, you know what to do.
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Im also taking the MSF course but unfortunatly mines not until august. I guess ill just be practicing around my house for now, maybe take it around town when im comfortable enough.
That is 1 month. It sucks but wait. All you are doing now is learning what you think is right, but could easily be wrong. No point in learning the wrong stuff and having to unlearn it.
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Im still just learning to shift and go up and down hills around my neighborhood, especially the huge grade for my driveway. Stalled it like 10 times just trying to get up the thing and back into my garage and i bet i looked like in idiot in front of all my neighbors driving by  . But i dont care cause im still just learning and taking it at my own pace.
That actually does sound like good practice - it will teach the basics of clutch control. The other popular exercise is the rock-walk. Sitting on the bike, ease the clutch out until the bike moves a foot forward. Ease on the clutch and rock back to the starting position, trying not to move your feet. This is a wet-clutch and you are meant to slip it at times.
From what you said, it sounds like you''ve got your head screwed on right - just take it really really easy. Remember it is never too late to wait for the bike course, nor is it too late to get a smaller bike for at least the rest of the season. You could even keep the pair of bikes...
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/2/2008 2:51:02 PM
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Dan2Ghost
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Haha thanks woot, i like to think i use the ol'''' ticker from time to time, esp. on this bike. Yea i''''ve just been taking it slow and driving around my neighborhood. I live in a Huge circle with hills on both sides of me so im really understanding the clutch control on more realistic terms. I know the course is a month away and I am excited to take it and learn from instructors but in the mean time im just taking it easy around here for now. And i plan to have this bike for a while, so while it might be easier on me for a smaller bike, that ship has already sailed for one, and im very happy with my bike and understand the consequences of riding a much bigger engine than my current experience level. So with that being said as long as im taking my time, being safe, wearing the right gear i dont see why i couldnt teach myself alittle. Besides, I wouldnt mind just riding it around my neightborhood for the next month until its my time to take the course.
-Dan
< Message edited by Dan2Ghost -- 7/2/2008 3:02:48 PM >
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RE: New to forum, help me get back on my bike - 7/2/2008 3:02:15 PM
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RatherDashing
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New riders always scare me because I know what it was like when I was on a road for the 1st time on a street bike. Hearts pounding, praying to god that you don''t drop your bike, or injure yourself in the process. I was there too, after the MSF course I still took it slow until I got comfortable with my bike which was an 06 F4i. I rode dirt bikes frequently growing up but not recently enough when I got on the street. Like these guys have been saying its practice and confidence and always be alert on the bike when your on the street.
My Girlfriend and soon to be wife just took the MSF course last weekend and she enjoyed herself and learned there is a lot more about riding a motorcycle then just steering. she was on a Yamaha 125 during the course and unfortunately I don''t have a beater bike for her to practice on so she will be using my 06 f4i. Its quite a jump from a 125 but she will be taking it slow and building her confidence up in abandon parking decks before she hits the road. thankfully i have friends now that can take her out and watch her out on the street something I didn''t have when i was learning how to ride.
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