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Started by SacDuc, February 22, 2010, 12:43:43 PM

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SacDuc

February 22, 2010, 12:43:43 PM

After almost a year off I will start riding again as soon as this weekend!  :D

Prior to the break I had a few years of riding exprience during which I rode almost daily. I rode a m750 which I did not come close to finding the limits of. I will now be on a m620ie so I will be dealing with the same amount (lack) of power.

I have taken the MSF course, always wear my gear, etc.

So my request is that you remind me of some of the lessons I should have learned in my previous riding life.

Cheers.

sac


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ScottRNelson

#1
February 22, 2010, 12:53:49 PM
Go read all 260 tips at this web site: http://www.msgroup.org/articles.aspx

that should get you off to a good start.
Scott R. Nelson, 2001 XR650L, 2020 KTM 790 Adv R, Meridian, ID

SacDuc

#2
February 22, 2010, 12:56:37 PM
Quote from: ScottRNelson on February 22, 2010, 12:53:49 PM
Go read all 260 tips at this web site: http://www.msgroup.org/articles.aspx

that should get you off to a good start.

Cool. Thanks.  [thumbsup]

Now I have something to read when I can't sleep tonight. That should help me get my head back in the game.

Cheers.

sac
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ducpainter

#3
February 22, 2010, 02:53:17 PM
You should have learned...

that riding is fun.

Have at it.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


SacDuc

#4
February 22, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 22, 2010, 02:53:17 PM
You should have learned...

that riding is fun.

Have at it.

Oh I'm all sorts of excited. But oddly I'm a bit daunted too. Can't say why. Just need to get my head back in it.

[moto]

sac
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WhiteStripe

#5
February 23, 2010, 04:42:22 AM
Left hand is clutch, right hand is brake?

Have fun, ride safe!
2006 S2R 1000, Arrow CF exhaust, FatDuc 02, CF open cc with stock pp

ab

#6
February 23, 2010, 03:42:37 PM Last Edit: February 23, 2010, 03:45:14 PM by ab
Watch out for traffic  [leo]

Save some money for tickets ( sorry to break it to you )

Don't ride in large group rides for a bit.

Be safe and have a fun  [moto]

620M 2004 Dark i.e.; ~ 57K miles (all me);  Looking to swap out engine now.
Triumph Speed Triple 2006 (now ~ 44K miles bought @ 4K miles on 04/2010)
Honda Grom 2015 ~ 3500miles so far.  Love this lil bike

SacDuc

#7
February 23, 2010, 05:44:15 PM

Thanks Ab. Actually I never ride in large groups anyway as I find most motorcyclists to be arrogant pricks.

sac



/I'm sure the feeling is mutual
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ducpainter

#8
February 23, 2010, 06:10:02 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on February 23, 2010, 05:44:15 PM
Thanks Ab. Actually I never ride in large groups anyway as I find most motorcyclists to be arrogant pricks.

sac



/I'm sure the feeling is mutual
pretty much... :-*
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


SacDuc

#9
February 23, 2010, 06:21:59 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 23, 2010, 06:10:02 PM
pretty much... :-*


I love you too sweetie!   :-*
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jim_0068

#10
March 08, 2010, 07:45:46 PM
pretty much ride like everyone is either going to try and kill you or can't see you; if you do that you should pretty much avoid most "oops" moments.

He Man

#11
March 10, 2010, 07:13:52 PM
When in doubt gun it out.

In otherwords,

in a funny situation, its probably better to stay on the throttle than to brake.

Grampa

#12
March 16, 2010, 06:35:11 AM
http://www.classrides.com/


we need to do a day at streets of Willow [thumbsup]
Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell

SacDuc

#13
March 17, 2010, 01:16:58 PM
Joel,

I gotta get the training wheels off of this thing and get a onsie. But after that I'm in.

sac
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ducpainter

#14
March 17, 2010, 01:45:13 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on March 17, 2010, 01:16:58 PM
Joel,

I gotta get the training wheels off of this thing and get a onsie. But after that I'm in.

sac
baby.... [roll]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


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