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Thrash1982 · 09-10-2008

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 25 yr old new rider from Indiana. I started getting into motorcycles last year and took a riding/safety course and got my motorcycle license. After trying to ride a friends Katana 600 and laying it down (nothing hurt but my pride and my wallet fortunately) I decided to step back a bit and decide if I still wanted to do this.

Just recently I got on a waiting list for a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R so I'm looking forward to getting it and start developing my skills. I have no idea how far down the list I am so with my luck it will probably be the middle of January before I get it, but I'm looking forward to it nonetheless.

Do any of you have any advice or practice routines for a brand new rider. I'm also having to learn how to shift as I have never driven a stick before.

From what I've read on here so far it looks like you all have a great community here.

09-10-2008	#1 (permalink)
Thrash1982 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	Hello all, I'm new here Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 25 yr old new rider from Indiana. I started getting into motorcycles last year and took a riding/safety course and got my motorcycle license. After trying to ride a friends Katana 600 and laying it down (nothing hurt but my pride and my wallet fortunately) I decided to step back a bit and decide if I still wanted to do this. Just recently I got on a waiting list for a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R so I'm looking forward to getting it and start developing my skills. I have no idea how far down the list I am so with my luck it will probably be the middle of January before I get it, but I'm looking forward to it nonetheless. Do any of you have any advice or practice routines for a brand new rider. I'm also having to learn how to shift as I have never driven a stick before. From what I've read on here so far it looks like you all have a great community here. Last edited by Thrash1982 : 10-07-2008 at 07:18 AM.