06-18-2011, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Rossville, GA
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Brand New Rider
Hello everyone! My name is Katie and I'm brand new to the motorcycle world. I purchased my GZ250 about 4 days ago without knowing how to ride a bike. But I already new how to drive a stick, so I didn't think it would be too much of an adjustment. I'm really excited to get started on this journey and I'm hoping to learn a lot from this forum!!
Thanks!!
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06-18-2011, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Temple, Texas
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Re: Brand New Rider
Hi Katie, welcome to the forum. I'm a newbie as well and I've learned a lot of valuable information from this forum. I've driven a stick as well for years, but If I can offer some friendly advice, please if you have not already, take the MSF course. It was the best decision I've made. I find myself on a daily basis applying the principles and skills I learned in class on the road. Saved me from panicking in a few sticky situations. I hope you get a lot of pleasure from your GZ250. In the past few weeks that I've had mine, I have fallen in love with it, and my skills improve each time out. It's my "Baby Beast." Be safe!
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06-18-2011, 05:14 PM
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Re: Brand New Rider
Welcome to the family.Have fun.Ride safe. :cool:
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06-18-2011, 10:24 PM
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Re: Brand New Rider
Katie, you're absolutely right - knowing how to shift is about half of it. The other half is learning to counter steer, some of which you might know from riding a bicycle. For me, it took about a year to really get the hang of it. I found that taking it easy and letting the curve handling skill come gradually worked as well as anything else. I did find that practicing my line (in to out, out to in) and keeping the throttle on throughout the turns also helped - but that wasn't until I'd been riding about 2 years. Don't be tempted to push yourself beyond your speed comfort zone when riding with expereinced riders. There's about a 15 to 20 mile an hour difference in capability that comes after your first year.
Take your time, take it slow, keep your eyes open and have fun!
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06-19-2011, 02:33 AM
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Re: Brand New Rider
Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. I second the suggestion about the Motorycycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course. It will help you develop good habits and avoid bad habits. It's one of the best investments in your own safety. Ride safe.
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06-19-2011, 07:10 AM
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Re: Brand New Rider
Hello Katie and welcome. Ride safe. GZBrian
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06-20-2011, 11:55 AM
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Re: Brand New Rider
Always nice to have a lady join the madness, welcome.
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