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Old May 25, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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Hey guys, just bought my first bike on wednesday. 06 ninja 500. only bike ive ever ridden except for a 70's honda trail bike 7 or more years ago. Got my learners permit thursday and have ridden it every day. we've had some crappy weather but not enough to stop me..haha. I'm planning on taking the MSF course but i dont know if i should take the novice or intermediate. i know that i'm a novice but i think sitting in a class room learning stuff that i pretty much know already isnt that helpful to me.
what do you guys think?
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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Congrats on the bike, and welcome to the forums. Take the beginners class. More often than not the advanced class will be more than you want right now. I heard that the beginners class will wear you out after its all over. Its better to take a class that you are prepared for rather than a class that puts you behind from the get go. Good luck man.
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Good reasoning deej. Everyone is different so the final call is made by that individual. Have fun and welcome to KF
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Old May 26, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Welcome to KF
 
Old May 26, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Welcome Kevhamm, I am new here as well. I took the MSF begginers course and highly recomend it.
 
Old May 26, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Old May 27, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Old May 27, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Welcom to KF and enjoy your new bike.
 
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