My BF & I just passed our motorcycle safety course this week, now all I have to do is go to the DMV, pass the written test, and shell out some $ for a liscense...
I have a friend who may be able to hook me up with a 500cc Suzuki Cruiser... yahoo!
:)
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My BF & I just passed our motorcycle safety course this week, now all I have to do is go to the DMV, pass the written test, and shell out some $ for a liscense...
I have a friend who may be able to hook me up with a 500cc Suzuki Cruiser... yahoo!
:)
Congratulations!!!:)
Wow! Cool!!!:D
Awesome!! :D Congratulations. :)
wear a helmet, jacket, heavy shoes.....
congrats!
posted by RICHARD:wear a helmet, jacket, heavy shoes.....>>>>>
Richard, You took the words right out of my mouth.
I will add, make it a "leather" jacket and "leather" pants!
Got any tatoos?
Congratulations on getting your motorcycle permit. When I ride, I wear my helmet, long pants, shoes/boots, a leather motorcycle jacket, and a bright orange vest so I get noticed more. Be extra careful on a motorcycle, because you are less noticable to other drivers. Talk to your BF about riding responsible and not letting your egos make you ride above your riding skills. For me, riding a motorcycle changed my outlook on the world.
Please be very careful.
Hee hee - no I don't have any tattoos.Quote:
Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Got any tatoos?
Thanks everyone, for your responses and concern. I took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course (MSF), and they went over the importance of proper gear, the risks, etc.
I'm fully aware of the dangers - my parents also talked to me for a while - especially my dad, as he used to ride a motorcycle, about how dangerous it can be, and that any mistakes are not good.
I also know I will NEVER be going on a highway with any bike I have. If I can't get to a place on back roads, I'll either not go, or put the bike on a trailer and take it to where I want to ride.
:)
Chester wants to know if he can ride with you?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/fc0b790b.jpg
That is so cute!
Awww!!! Of course he can... as soon as I get skilled enough to ride with a passenger... :)Quote:
Originally posted by micki76
Chester wants to know if he can ride with you?
Oh and he'll need a better helmet than that.. ;) And gloves too - and some long pants! :)
posted by micki76: Chester wants to know if he can ride with you?
[IMG] http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/fc0b790b.jpg[/IMG] [/B][/QUOTE] >>>>>>
LOL! Chester is to cute!
Yay Congrats...
Bikes are the best, but make sure to be very careful - a lot of drivers just aren't "bike aware" - if it's smaller than a car they just dont see it!!!
When my hubby and I started riding again after a 10 year break we went on an advanced riding course with BMW, that taught evasive manoevers, emergency braking etc, and it was really worth the time and money (plus we get a reduction in our insurance because we are certified advanced riders).
Congrats!!!
Joey said he was buying two things when he gets back from his deployment overseas...an engagement ring for me and a bike. Well, he doesn't know it yet, but his Dad just bought a Harley and also bought Joey a gorgeous red Honda Shadow. His Dad has them both signed up for that motorcycle safety course in October. I can't wait to see Joey's face when he sees the surprise his Dad has for him. He's going to be estatic!
edit to add: I agree about wearing the helmet, jacket, pants etc.... I just can't belive when I see people riding bikes with no helmet, shorts, a tank top and flip flops. I don't care how safe you are when riding...it's mostly other cars that don't see you that you have to watch for.
Side note: Our illustrious governor for Louisiana lobbied and won for a law where it's not a requirement to wear a helmet when riding a bike. Yet, he just passed a law where it's now a requirement for all passengers in the backseat of a car to wear a seatbelt. ummm Hello! What's more dangerous?!
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Originally posted by KYS
Richard, You took the words right out of my mouth.
I will add, make it a "leather" jacket and "leather" pants! [/B]
lol,
i don't 'do' leather biker wear....Aerostitch for me!!!
one thing that i remember from my driver's training course was the teacher telling us...
"Most of you guys will buy a motorcycle and show up at a GF's house ready to take her for a ride.
Most of you will have her jump on in a pair of shorts, flip flops and a tank top.....
Even if you go around the block you may have an accident....and should you have an accident remember, no one likes a scarred woman."
and when i took my MC test there was a guy giving it........when MY turn came a woman took over...
I thought, 'a lady.....she won't be so tough...'
she wanted third gear wheelies, standing on the seat at 50 MPH, and that knee dragging thing that
Kenny Roberts Jr. does.......
I earned my license that day....
:eek:
posted by Chinadoll: Side note: Our illustrious governor for Louisiana lobbied and won for a law where it's not a requirement to wear a helmet when riding a bike. >>>>>
Seeing a MC rider in an accident who was not wearing a helmet
is not a very pretty sight. :(
So Richard, aren't you glad you had to work a bit
harder for the class 4 licence. hehehe
Third gear wheelies at 50 mhp.
SURE YOU DID!! lol
while draggin my knee!!!!Quote:
Originally posted by KYS
So Richard, aren't you glad you had to work a bit
harder for the class 4 licence. hehehe
Third gear wheelies at 50 mhp.
SURE YOU DID!! lol
;)
actually this was in Year One.
you had to drive a straight line and go up thru the gears and come back the same way. Do a cone slalom and a 'key hole' circuit coming and going.
that was it!!!
what are the MC license requirements in other states?