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mdf38 · 10-25-2011, 08:10 PM

Any tricks or tips would be appreciated.

jimnfor · 10-25-2011, 08:27 PM

It will be repeated a million times on here, but ride defensivley and as if EVERYONE is trying to run you over.
Be safe.

-AJ · 10-25-2011, 08:34 PM

welcome

craig s. · 10-25-2011, 08:41 PM

welcome to the forum..tip,,members here love their pics of other members bikes..post one if ya can..lol...
1. Ride within your comfort level.
2.ride your bike-drive the vehicles around you,always expect the other vehicle is goin to swerve into your lane,pull out in front of you..etc..ride defensive
3.refer to tip 1 and 2.
4. ride safe and have fun.

elfnyc · 10-25-2011, 09:41 PM

dont fall off

leave alot of room
pace urself
dont tailgate
uhh stay in first at lights just incase ahole behind u dont stop u can get away
keep eyes on road

check your bike before every scoot -
make sure everything works - even if you get off for 15 minutes check it again !

have fun

dernp · 10-25-2011, 11:16 PM

Be familiar with your scoot.

Ride safe and welcome.

Lakota · 10-26-2011, 12:51 AM

Look where you want to go, because you will go where you look--guaranteed.

bikenut · 10-26-2011, 01:01 AM

Spend a lot of time in practice, not just driving. By that I mean go to a vacant parking lot and practice panic stops, particularly stopping and turning simultaneously. You need to learn the limits of your bike, and you will be surprised on how far you can push it. You need to lock up the rear wheel in practice so you know what it's like in panic. You need to practice sharp turns and find out first hand that the bike is just fine when the footpegs scrape; otherwise you could freak if it happens unexpectedly.

Locking the front wheel is rare and difficult, I have never done it on dry pavement. Find some loose gravel and wet pavement and see how your bike handles under hard acceleration and braking on it.

I don't know what the laws are in NY but always wear a helmet if you are new, even if it is sweltering hot. You should have crash bars if not already.

Bosse H · 10-26-2011, 02:06 AM

Welcome!
And, please, do read this thread.
RIDING TIPS FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED RIDERS
And after you're done reading it, read it again, slower this time. And keep reading it from time to time.
Happy riding!

brewman · 10-26-2011, 10:49 AM

Take the MSF (motorcycle safety foundation) basic rider course. Here's a link to New York's programs: New York State Motorcyclist Safety Program - NYSMSP - Motorcycle - Training

10-25-2011, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdf38 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1	new member and new rider Any tricks or tips would be appreciated.

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elfnyc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,311	dont fall off leave alot of room pace urself dont tailgate uhh stay in first at lights just incase ahole behind u dont stop u can get away keep eyes on road check your bike before every scoot - make sure everything works - even if you get off for 15 minutes check it again ! have fun Last edited by elfnyc; 10-25-2011 at 09:43 PM.

10-26-2011, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
bikenut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 390	Spend a lot of time in practice, not just driving. By that I mean go to a vacant parking lot and practice panic stops, particularly stopping and turning simultaneously. You need to learn the limits of your bike, and you will be surprised on how far you can push it. You need to lock up the rear wheel in practice so you know what it's like in panic. You need to practice sharp turns and find out first hand that the bike is just fine when the footpegs scrape; otherwise you could freak if it happens unexpectedly. Locking the front wheel is rare and difficult, I have never done it on dry pavement. Find some loose gravel and wet pavement and see how your bike handles under hard acceleration and braking on it. I don't know what the laws are in NY but always wear a helmet if you are new, even if it is sweltering hot. You should have crash bars if not already. __________________ 1997 American Classic Edition Shadow VT1100 C2

10-26-2011, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
brewman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 130	Take the MSF (motorcycle safety foundation) basic rider course. Here's a link to New York's programs: New York State Motorcyclist Safety Program - NYSMSP - Motorcycle - Training __________________ 2002 Honda Shadow Sabre - National Cycle Switchblade Shorty Windshield - National Cycle Hand Deflectors - Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn - Hyper-Lites Brake/Run Flashing Lights - Comagination VisiPath Headlight Modulator - Volar 3" Forward Controls - Heat Demon Internal Grip Heaters - Kuryakyn ISO Grips

10-25-2011, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimnfor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: katy, tx Posts: 965	It will be repeated a million times on here, but ride defensivley and as if EVERYONE is trying to run you over. Be safe.

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