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Wow! What a week. I took the MSF course last Saturday and Sunday, bought my 2008 900LT Monday, got my new license Tuesday and took my first ride Tuesday. I was quite nervous to start. My husband (BassAddict) rode the bike to a rural neighborhood so I could practice with little traffic. I started with power-walking in 1st gear to get the feel of the bike and its weight. It's such a nice looking bike, the last thing I wanted to do was drop the bike.
Next, I moved up to taking off in 1st gear, traveling 20-30 feet, then stopping. Much tighter brakes than the Honda 250 in the training course. By the end of my first hour I was going around curves, stopping and starting, weaving (I really like doing that), and taking it into 2nd gear. :-o
Wednesday I rode for another hour, reviewing what I had done on Tuesday and gaining more confidence. I had to take Thursday off to do the turkey thing, then was back on Friday and Saturday. By then I was up to 3rd gear, but still needed work on smoother corners.:redface:
Today, Sunday, I actually rode the bike in our own neighborhood--lots of corners and tighter curves. I did it! I then got brave enough that I convinced my husband to get out of the car (he has been following me in the car for every lesson so far) and get on his bike to ride with me. We both got on our bikes and rode out of the neighborhood and down the highway (lightly traveled, thank goodness). I actually go up to 50 mph. Too cool.
I must say I am exhausted. I haven't concentrated this hard on anything for a long time.
I've enjoyed reading about all you other gals out there who are learning to ride. It's great to know there are others out there experiencing similar learning adventures.
Keep on biking! :smile:
Cruising in 2nd!! I thought I was flying!
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Next, I moved up to taking off in 1st gear, traveling 20-30 feet, then stopping. Much tighter brakes than the Honda 250 in the training course. By the end of my first hour I was going around curves, stopping and starting, weaving (I really like doing that), and taking it into 2nd gear. :-o
Wednesday I rode for another hour, reviewing what I had done on Tuesday and gaining more confidence. I had to take Thursday off to do the turkey thing, then was back on Friday and Saturday. By then I was up to 3rd gear, but still needed work on smoother corners.:redface:
Today, Sunday, I actually rode the bike in our own neighborhood--lots of corners and tighter curves. I did it! I then got brave enough that I convinced my husband to get out of the car (he has been following me in the car for every lesson so far) and get on his bike to ride with me. We both got on our bikes and rode out of the neighborhood and down the highway (lightly traveled, thank goodness). I actually go up to 50 mph. Too cool.
I must say I am exhausted. I haven't concentrated this hard on anything for a long time.
I've enjoyed reading about all you other gals out there who are learning to ride. It's great to know there are others out there experiencing similar learning adventures.
Keep on biking! :smile:
Cruising in 2nd!! I thought I was flying!
. I knew I was forgetting something.
