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02-25-2008, 03:38 PM | #1 |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,156
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Just about everything they taught in the MSF class was good advice. I still apply those riding techniques and principals today. Keeping a clear mind while riding can also save your ass. If your head is not in the game when you first sit on the bike, you're going to be in a world of hurt in a very short time.
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02-25-2008, 03:39 PM | #2 |
Ornery, scandalous & evil
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1
Posts: 5,962
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02-25-2008, 03:43 PM | #3 |
RIP REX
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Moto: 2008 1125R
Posts: 7,467
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i was never really offered any advice when it came to starting to ride on the street. i started racing offroad, got a job at a mc shop for the discount and learned to ride streetbikes on old used bikes from the barn
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02-25-2008, 04:03 PM | #4 |
Trailer Queen
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jacksonville
Moto: 2008 All black GSXR 1000
Posts: 54
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I wish somebody would have help me buy gear and how it should fit.
I can always say take the BRC MSF course. Did I "no" did the DMV thing. Then I got talked into taking the BRC MSF ridercourse, but I learn a lot at the BRC. Then later I took the ERC MSF course. Now I work with a MSF RiderCoach school. It does not take too much skill to actually get the motorcycle rolling and going down the rode. Being a safe, efficient and effective rider is an ongoing experience and anything that might improve my skills is worth taking. |
02-26-2008, 09:33 AM | #5 |
At Large
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jax, FL
Moto: 2005 R1
Posts: 678
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Best advice I could give a beginner...
1) Take the MSF class 2) Make sure to set aside money for riding gear 3) Check your ego at the door. Don't go out and try and buy the latest and most powerfull GSXRZX1000RR as your first bike. 4) Never buy a new bike for your first bike. You will drop it. Things happen. 5) Take the MSF class 6) Practice, practice, and practice everything you learned in the MSF class 7) Find some good riders to surround yourself with and support you. The key word being good riders. 8) Always ride your own ride. Don't try and keep up with anyone, don't try and show off to anyone, Don't try and break any land speed records. Any idiot can twist the throttle and go fast in a straight line. 9) Respect the bike always. 10) When you think you are ready for that GSXRZX1000RR and have outgrown your starter bike. Think again. Go take an ERC MSF class. Go do a track day. You will learn more about your bike then you ever thought you could.
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02-26-2008, 10:12 AM | #6 |
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
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I think the two most important things a beginner can be told is:
1. ALWAYS WEAR GEAR 2. Ride your own pace. When you try to keep up with faster riders bad bad bad things happen. |
02-26-2008, 10:15 AM | #7 |
Rides a Crotch Scooter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: shitville
Moto: 2007 GSXR 750
Posts: 714
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This is one I wish I would have gotten but learned the hard way
No front brake on gravel
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03-07-2008, 09:53 AM | #8 |
Queen Bee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: PA
Moto: 2003 R6
Posts: 418
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