Fishinado
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« on: November 02, 2009, 04:40:40 PM » |
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Hi All,
Just started riding, been a 250 Rebel for the past few weeks to start out on, recently bought a 696 and rode it for the first time yesterday, NICE. Can't wait to get up to speed. Would like to take some private lessons if anyone has a recommendation I'd appreciate it! Looking forward to chatting and meeting some of you! Thanks!
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Gus Duc
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2009, 06:14:15 PM » |
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If you're female I'm sure plenty of members will offer you private lessons  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2009, 07:02:58 PM » |
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If you're female I'm sure plenty of members will offer you private lessons I'm Capt'n underpants..... and I approve this message |
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Fishinado
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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2009, 07:09:58 PM » |
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Nope. I'm the other kind of the species. Why don't we start a school with female instructors in bikinies? Think how many more riders there'll be!
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Gus Duc
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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2009, 07:53:20 PM » |
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They already have that in Florida....... they'll even sell you a hot dog on the side of the highway |
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Fishinado
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 05:05:21 AM » |
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More reasons to leave the People's Republic of CA, and move to FL!
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2009, 11:21:27 AM » |
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Congrats on your new monster  Since you are in West LA you should check out IBN II at Rick's Tavern on Main in Santa Monica. As far as private lessons you can probably find some body to show you around the canyons but you should really check into an official school. It is probably one of the best things you can do as a new rider whether it is Class, Lee Parks or California Superbike School you will definitely improve from MSF. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2009, 11:58:24 AM » |
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Hi All,
Just started riding, been a 250 Rebel for the past few weeks to start out on, recently bought a 696 and rode it for the first time yesterday, NICE. Can't wait to get up to speed. Would like to take some private lessons if anyone has a recommendation I'd appreciate it! Looking forward to chatting and meeting some of you! Thanks!
I took the RideRite BRC. It was fun and well worth the $$. It's a two day class and can be completed in one weekend. http://www.riderite.net/index.asp |
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Fishinado
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2009, 05:40:41 PM » |
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I took the RideRite class first thing. Honestly, wasn't impressed. Too easy, and only got the basics. I can see going from my Rebel to the 696 is not going to be seamless, and I'd like to find a mentor/coach to help me along.
I'd be interested in the places MetalDuc mentioned. Rick's sounds great BTW! What's IBN II?
Thanks guys!!
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2009, 05:55:05 PM » |
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What's IBN II?
Thanks guys!!
Where you get to meet Luca.  |
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2009, 06:52:11 PM » |
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Luca?! Isn't he sleeping with the fishes?
So every Wednesday night? OK, look for the dorky guy with black hair and glasses, asking how do you work that thing?!
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2009, 04:01:39 AM » |
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The only way to improve is to ride. Use the stuff you learned in the class, counter steering, braking, look through turns (look where you want to go not at the car you don't want to hit), keep those elbows bent and no white knuckle grip on the bars. Get out to some twisty roads when you can and in a few months do one of the "performance" schools. Don't ride outside of your comfort zone on the street/canyons either. When you meet Luca, don't stare at his mustache. It has mysterious powers! Congrats on the new scooter and be safe. PS Luca is good people. Just don't date him or be his roommate. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2009, 05:16:05 AM » |
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All sound advice, thanks! Especially on Luca. Any twisty roads near the west side that you'd recommend?
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2009, 06:26:27 AM » |
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just head up PCH to Malibu.... Latigo..... Las Flores.....Stunt...Piuma... search the board, theres a few posts from members regarding good roads/routes to take... Or just ask around tonight.. ... I'll be on this bike tonight:  |
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« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2009, 01:07:34 PM » |
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If you were local I would be more than willing to take you riding up the Canyons with me. [moto] You will find someone here sooner or later by your neck of the woods. But a little advice, wear the proper gear.
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