New Subsection for New Riders - Welcome aboard

**Spok** · 06-15-2008

Hey all, we have added a new subsection dedicated to new riders who are just getting started and have lots of questions and concerns. From what bike to ride to what gear to purchase and anything in between including MSF training and other tips and techinques can all be good topics of discussion.

*Tod* · 06-15-2008

Welcome new riders.

skewterdewd · 06-15-2008

Awesome. + Welcome to all the new folks.

A2rider · 06-15-2008

Yeah!!!

Good job, mods!

1400pilot · 06-15-2008

this will be helpfull........we all will try our best to answer any questions

bennice · 06-15-2008

+1

Good call creating this section!

**Kawi** · 06-15-2008

This new forum is dedicated to the new rider, where they can ask a question and not feel intimidated in any way. We have asked the mods to pay special attention to this forum in keeping a kind, caring, helpful tone in this section at all times. Thanks Spok for putting this together and thanks to the members for helping our up and coming riders.

Kawi

A2rider · 06-15-2008

Too bad I can't start any threads here.

**Spok** · 06-15-2008

^^^

DOH!

lemme go look at the settings

*pitchinguy* · 06-15-2008

This is a great addition & should prove to be a lot of help to new riders.

New riders, keep in mind that everyone riding a bike was new at one time & like the old saying goes, there's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers. Please ask away & enjoy learning from the experience of others! Experienced riders, remember you were new too.

We all need to thank Skewterdewd for such a great idea!! Nice job dewd!!

Ride safe!!

**Kawi** · 06-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitchinguy

This is a great addition & should prove to be a lot of help to new riders.

New riders, keep in mind that everyone riding a bike was new at one time & like the old saying goes, there's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers. Please ask away & enjoy learning from the experience of others! Experienced riders, remember you were new too.

We all need to thank Skewterdewd for such a great idea!! Nice job dewd!!

Ride safe!!

Yes it was a great idea Skewterdewd and Thank you very much!

W-P Bill · 06-15-2008

Hey, great idea! Welcome all newbies!

I know this forum has very few "Search Nazi's," but there are some fora that seem dominated by them. I tend to leave those fora, just not worth it.

Seadog1967 · 06-15-2008

Great new Section. Welcome new riders.

sebastian1000 · 06-15-2008

My GF just passed the MSF and got her license, I am going to be directing her to this forum. Cool new section is right up her alley.

-S

jaseman · 06-15-2008

Great idea.

Semperfi · 06-16-2008

A spot just for us newbies...or as toy story would say "whoooooooooh *finger point*" thanks this will help everyone in not only cleaning up questions in the other places but help be able to find answers to ones already asked. I dunno if anyone has done this but i might after my test tomorrow but has anyone looked at possibly just making a sticky with a bunch of Q&A that has already been asked from other posts all grouped up into one? if someone has already started this let me know i'll help if not i'll see about how much i can find. Thanks again Spok for this section.

rbentnail · 06-16-2008

Great idea! Now maybe, because the newbies to bikes are also newbies to the Forum, you could post up some basic instructions on how to use the search feature. Seems that's where most of the flaming came from- the same questions over and over and...

Semperfi · 06-16-2008

lol ya i have to admit the layout of this place was different than others i used and it took me a min to figure it all out when i first came here lol. Also make sure you make not that pics are required here to help keep the noise down too. lol

Nate · 06-16-2008

I just noticed this new section. I guess I better apply some SEE techniques, huh?

Welcome to all the new folks. Enjoy the ride.

Numba1 B Series · 06-17-2008

So far I am gathering as much information as I can before I begin my MSF course in September.

I regret not signing up earlier since summer is coming around the corner.

A lot of friends are pressuring me to get the 600cc and above..but I have my eyes set on a Kawasaki ninja 250r 2008...I figured for $3500...a brand new bike that looks good..is not a bad deal for a beginner's bike.

From what I've read on it...it's an excellent bike.

06-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	New Subsection for New Riders - Welcome aboard Hey all, we have added a new subsection dedicated to new riders who are just getting started and have lots of questions and concerns. From what bike to ride to what gear to purchase and anything in between including MSF training and other tips and techinques can all be good topics of discussion. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

06-15-2008	#2 (permalink)
Tod The Pondering MOD Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,870	Welcome new riders. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	this will be helpfull........we all will try our best to answer any questions __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

06-15-2008	#6 (permalink)
bennice RIP Deron Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,509	+1 Good call creating this section! __________________ Please contribute to the SFC Ezell Memorial Bike Project/Fund. More info here.

06-15-2008	#7 (permalink)
Kawi Proud Owner Of This Forum Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Red Lodge, Mt Posts: 2,209	Welcome new riders! This new forum is dedicated to the new rider, where they can ask a question and not feel intimidated in any way. We have asked the mods to pay special attention to this forum in keeping a kind, caring, helpful tone in this section at all times. Thanks Spok for putting this together and thanks to the members for helping our up and coming riders. Kawi __________________ In memory of our friend Deron Harden (1400 Pilot), God speed!

06-15-2008	#3 (permalink)
skewterdewd Team Zissou BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,552	Awesome. + Welcome to all the new folks.

06-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Yeah!!! Good job, mods!

06-15-2008	#8 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Too bad I can't start any threads here. Last edited by A2rider : 06-15-2008 at 01:37 PM.

06-15-2008	#9 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	^^^ DOH! lemme go look at the settings __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

06-15-2008	#10 (permalink)
pitchinguy Deron...THE..."big guy"! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,859	*This is a great addition & should prove to be a lot of help to new riders.* New riders, keep in mind that everyone riding a bike was new at one time & like the old saying goes, there's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers. Please ask away & enjoy learning from the experience of others! Experienced riders, remember you were new too. *We all need to thank Skewterdewd for such a great idea!! Nice job dewd!!* *Ride safe!!* __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

06-15-2008	#12 (permalink)
W-P Bill Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 1,078	Hey, great idea! Welcome all newbies! I know this forum has very few "Search Nazi's," but there are some fora that seem dominated by them. I tend to leave those fora, just not worth it. __________________ You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

06-15-2008	#13 (permalink)
Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 1,979	Great new Section. Welcome new riders. __________________ Who Needs A Gel Seat When Yer Wearing Depends. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66

06-15-2008	#14 (permalink)
sebastian1000 Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,960	My GF just passed the MSF and got her license, I am going to be directing her to this forum. Cool new section is right up her alley. -S

06-15-2008	#15 (permalink)
jaseman Insane in the membrane BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,992	Great idea. __________________ 03 MeanStreak '90 ZX10 '04 Honda 599 Ride it like you stole it!

06-16-2008	#16 (permalink)
Semperfi Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 415	A spot just for us newbies...or as toy story would say "whoooooooooh finger point" thanks this will help everyone in not only cleaning up questions in the other places but help be able to find answers to ones already asked. I dunno if anyone has done this but i might after my test tomorrow but has anyone looked at possibly just making a sticky with a bunch of Q&A that has already been asked from other posts all grouped up into one? if someone has already started this let me know i'll help if not i'll see about how much i can find. Thanks again Spok for this section. __________________ Chris 2007 Ninja 500R

06-16-2008	#17 (permalink)
rbentnail Formerly a Kaw owner Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 3,791	Great idea! Now maybe, because the newbies to bikes are also newbies to the Forum, you could post up some basic instructions on how to use the search feature. Seems that's where most of the flaming came from- the same questions over and over and... __________________ Russ On an foot-draggin' 07 Yamaha FJR

06-16-2008	#18 (permalink)
Semperfi Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 415	lol ya i have to admit the layout of this place was different than others i used and it took me a min to figure it all out when i first came here lol. Also make sure you make not that pics are required here to help keep the noise down too. lol __________________ Chris 2007 Ninja 500R

06-16-2008	#19 (permalink)
Nate KZ Kool! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Marysville, KS Posts: 1,982	I just noticed this new section. I guess I better apply some SEE techniques, huh? Welcome to all the new folks. Enjoy the ride. __________________ "Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching." "Wrenching is the result of time spent riding!" KZ650 SR

06-17-2008	#20 (permalink)
Numba1 B Series On the Hustle BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 49	So far I am gathering as much information as I can before I begin my MSF course in September. I regret not signing up earlier since summer is coming around the corner. A lot of friends are pressuring me to get the 600cc and above..but I have my eyes set on a Kawasaki ninja 250r 2008...I figured for $3500...a brand new bike that looks good..is not a bad deal for a beginner's bike. From what I've read on it...it's an excellent bike.

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