Advice for beginners

[NeonspeedRT]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

hah do we even have to worry about newbies? i mean come on, they'll figure it out one way or another. or they'll wreck and die.

Hey now. Everyone on here has been a newbie at one time. Nobody gets on a motorcycle and can ride like Rossi from day 1. Heck I considered myself a newbie for almost 2 years, and that was with almost 20,000 miles under my belt.

As was mentioned in this thread already, i'm always learning new skills or practicing old skills. Motorcycling is an ongoing process. As my sig says, motorcycling is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Hey now. Everyone on here has been a newbie at one time. Nobody gets on a motorcycle and can ride like Rossi from day 1. Heck I considered myself a newbie for almost 2 years, and that was with almost 20,000 miles under my belt.

As was mentioned in this thread already, i'm always learning new skills or practicing old skills. Motorcycling is an ongoing process. As my sig says, motorcycling is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game.

TRUTH!


but NtS's post was VERY sarcastic... he just doesn't believe in smilies

[Mrs. Colleen]

Taking the MSF course was the best thing I could have done.

My husband taught me in a parking lot and I had very little confidence...after completing the class I felt so great about my abilities.

The whole wearing gear thing was an always thing for me...I like my skin!

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

TRUTH!


but NtS's post was VERY sarcastic... he just doesn't believe in smilies

ya im all about helpin my fellow rider.

but im not all about expressing fake emotions on the internet like a madman.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

ya im all about helpin my fellow rider.

but im not all about expressing fake emotions on the internet like a madman.

it's ok... we understand

[OneSickPsycho]

Advice for noobs?

Don't ride like an asshole.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Advice for noobs?

Don't ride like an asshole.

BOOM.... our slogan! WELCOME TO TWFix... Don't ride like an asshole!


I LIKE IT!

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

BOOM.... our slogan! WELCOME TO TWFix... Don't ride like an asshole!


I LIKE IT!

on the new slogan

[GearGrabinGuy]

Keep the shiney side up and the rubber side down....

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by OTB

what's the worst..piece of advice or riding lore you were given?

Mine was; "Don't use the front brake; it'll throw you over the handlebars". this was in the days of transition from drum fronts to single solid disks; about 30% of the braking power of today's stuff. Sillyness.

DON'T RIDE YOU WILL KILL YOURSELF!