I don't mean to thread hi-jack here, but I just wanted to say that I
ordered this book and read it cover to cover (some sections three or four
times), and it really helped me out a lot! I don't have anyone else to ride
with, so it's just me out there trying to figure things out.
I was really
Cool, glad you liked the book as well. For me it was tips like looking at a
cars tires to determine if they are going to pull out, and how to fake out
dogs, lane positioning, etc, were the kinds of tips that I use all the
time. Once you get some confidence in your tires it changes your enjoyment
: Tue, Aug 13, 2013 10:42 pm
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Erin,
1) Welcome!
2) Congrats on the new bike! is a great one.
3) Pictures or you won't be able to keep posting (kidding)
4) Do you have your motorcycle endorsement? if you can, I would suggest taking
Good plan
Thank you,
Ross
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Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Hi All!
Got my temps, insurance, tags
first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Good plan
Thank you,
Ross
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Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Hi All!
Got
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Good plan
Thank you,
Ross
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Oh yea, stay relaxed. The bike will from time to time do things that
don't feel safe like when you get a wind gust from the side. Stay relaxed
and don't tense up and just go
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Oh yea, stay relaxed. The bike will from time to time do things that don't feel
safe like when you get a wind gust from the side. Stay relaxed and don't tense
up and just go with it. Learning to trust your tires is a really hard
smartphone
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From: Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com
Date: 08/14/2013 11:13 AM (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
And I can't stress reading a copy of Proficient Motorcycling
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Date: 08/14/2013 11:13 AM (GMT-05:00)
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And I can't stress reading a copy of Proficient Motorcycling it is
under $10 new from amazon. They did a 2nd edition that has color pictures
althomas...@gmail.com
Date: 08/14/2013 11:13 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
And I can't stress reading a copy of Proficient Motorcycling it is under
$10 new from amazon. They did a 2nd edition that has color
)
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
And I can't stress reading a copy of Proficient Motorcycling it is
under $10 new from amazon. They did a 2nd edition that has color pictures
as well, and he did a second book for more advanced riders
Will do.
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From: Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com
Date: 08/14/2013 1:45 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Post back
Hi All!
Got my temps, insurance, tags today. I practiced starting and stopping,
figure eights, turns, starting on hill (and because of stalling it multiple
times while learning to use the clutch, got a crash course in popping the
clutch). I have two big things to keep working on, using
Erin,
1) Welcome!
2) Congrats on the new bike! is a great one.
3) Pictures or you won't be able to keep posting (kidding)
4) Do you have your motorcycle endorsement? if you can, I would suggest
taking a motorcycle safety course. They are usually pretty good and
everyone I know had loved the
Nice work!
I always thought the parking lot stuff was the hardest; riding on the roads at
55 mph was really a no-brainer.
I did all the same stuff as well, practicing in an empty parking lot by my
apartment. One thing I worked on that sounds similar to you was carefully
finding the braking
I found that the best way to practice your braking is but choosing a mark
at which you will hit the brakes. Say a crack on the ground, a line, etc.
Then riding on straight line at 10-20 mph I will see hit the brakes at the
mark and see how far it took me to get to a complete stop. I will repeat
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Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Wahoo! My first bike, a 1985 650sc.
Hi All!
Got my temps, insurance, tags today. I practiced starting
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