New to the forum, and to bikes
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From: Goodfellow AFB, TX
New to the forum, and to bikes
Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to everyone. I just got my bike about two weeks ago. I got used 06 500r with a cracked front ferring, the reason being is because it's my first bike, and by first I mean I've never even started a bike up till I got this one. So far it's been ok, took my first spill at about 5 mph within the first hour of riding it, and after about 4 attempts, I'm riding around my apartments at about 15mph, taking the turns, wearing full gear of course. I have yet to attempt shifting, but I'm supposed to be taking the military recquired motorcycle safety course soon out here at Goodfellow AFB in Texas, so we'll see what comes of that.
Anyhow, any rookie riding tips would be appreciated, and if you happen to be in the area and can teach, I'll appreciate that to.
Anyhow, any rookie riding tips would be appreciated, and if you happen to be in the area and can teach, I'll appreciate that to.
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Don't know what your millitary course covers, but I'd suggest an MSF course unless it's at least as good.
Don't attempt to teach yourself to ride. You'll get so many things wrong that you'll never be able to correct them. When you've done a course and mastered the basics we can fill in the detail, but at this stage we'd have to write a book.
Shifting can wait until you've mastered proper clutch control, proper use of both brakes at the right times, and making turns to the point where you can ride full lock figure eights, using the clutch and rear brake rather than the throttle to control your speed through the turns. Get the clutch control right and you'll shift without problems. Learning when to shift in different circumstances will take longer.
Take a little time to get it right and that time will pay off later.
Rob
Don't attempt to teach yourself to ride. You'll get so many things wrong that you'll never be able to correct them. When you've done a course and mastered the basics we can fill in the detail, but at this stage we'd have to write a book.
Shifting can wait until you've mastered proper clutch control, proper use of both brakes at the right times, and making turns to the point where you can ride full lock figure eights, using the clutch and rear brake rather than the throttle to control your speed through the turns. Get the clutch control right and you'll shift without problems. Learning when to shift in different circumstances will take longer.
Take a little time to get it right and that time will pay off later.
Rob
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Welcome to the forums and the love we all call motorcycles. Have fun, stay safe, get training, and please ride within your limits and experience. We want to see you on the forums years from now. 
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From: Goodfellow AFB, TX
No worries, I intend to take my time with this. I know my limits in a car, be them street or on a race course....Bikes however are a new thing to me, so I have no plans to rush this
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