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RichInFla · 07-17-2008, 06:41 PM

Unfortunately, here in Florida, we are at the season where it's hot during the morning, then rain all afternoon. I've been itching to take the bike for a little spin in my subdivision (giant cul-de sac) after work, not bad for practicing, but I figure I better get used to driving on dry surfaces before I even tackle wet streets !!

As for MoesDad comment about "riding" versus "driving", I had a really politically "incorrect" instructor at my MSF class. He was a blast and funny, but said "I never understood while they call it "riding", because "driving" assumes you're controlling the bike, where "riding" means the bike is controlling you, and you're just along from the ride depending on what the bike does". I guess that was his way of saying that safe drivers control their bikes, having it do what they want it to do.

In either case, thanks again for allowing me in. And yes, I won't let me neighbor pressure me into going on the interstate just yet.

Thanks for all the responses on shifting during turns. I did that on the way home when I bought the bike, felt okay, rode well, but wasn't sure if it was a good thing to do.

Ah, the progress continues...For those old enough, I hear my instructor saying "you have much to learn, grasshopper !!"
Rich

07-17-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
RichInFla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 119	Thanks for the welcome Unfortunately, here in Florida, we are at the season where it's hot during the morning, then rain all afternoon. I've been itching to take the bike for a little spin in my subdivision (giant cul-de sac) after work, not bad for practicing, but I figure I better get used to driving on dry surfaces before I even tackle wet streets !! As for MoesDad comment about "riding" versus "driving", I had a really politically "incorrect" instructor at my MSF class. He was a blast and funny, but said "I never understood while they call it "riding", because "driving" assumes you're controlling the bike, where "riding" means the bike is controlling you, and you're just along from the ride depending on what the bike does". I guess that was his way of saying that safe drivers control their bikes, having it do what they want it to do. In either case, thanks again for allowing me in. And yes, I won't let me neighbor pressure me into going on the interstate just yet. Thanks for all the responses on shifting during turns. I did that on the way home when I bought the bike, felt okay, rode well, but wasn't sure if it was a good thing to do. Ah, the progress continues...For those old enough, I hear my instructor saying "you have much to learn, grasshopper !!" Rich __________________ Just reboot it, you'll be fine.
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