Definately make sure you have gear .......at the very least a helmet , jacket and gloves AND PLEASE TAKE THE MSF course .

 

whats the msf course?
and since i dont know what it is,
how much would it cost me?
(i assume its a safety course...)
and im always interested in not dying, if this helps, im in.

 

[sm=welcomesign.gif]Its $180 in the ATX, and worth it, cause you dont have t take the driveing postion of the DMV test.

 

where can i read more about this?
im in western ny. buffalo area.

 

Motorcycle Safety Foundation , they offer a course to help you learn some basic operating techniques , very well worth the money ,I paid $180.00 here in Eastern Tennessee .It may be cheaper in other places . Do a MSF google to find your nearest locale

 

Welcome to KF, and I have to go with the pack and say MSF cousre is a good thing. UNless you like crashing...and hospital food.

 

Welcome to the forums!

 

The MSF course is a great suggestion for new and experienced riders alike. For a new rider, it will give you quite a bit of confidence in your abilities to control the bike, as well as start you off the right and safe way. I've been riding pretty much my whole life. I went through the course recently and was amazed at how many bad habbits I had and didn't know about. So I highly recommend it. It will give you the tools to be a safe rider, all you have to do is use them. And please do use them! And welcome to the KF family... there's a lot of great people here that will help you with anything you need.

Vic

 

i do love me some hospital food,
but i think ill take your advice,
im calling the branch that is out in my area tonight.
but i dunno when im getting this bike (no definitive date)
though as soon as i do, i will take your advice on this.
and thanks to all for the warm reception.

 

Some of the courses have loaner bikes that you can take the class on. See if they offer that near you.