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Old 05-16-2006, 12:40 AM
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whats up ......im new to this site and the whole riding thing.......hopefully i can get some good info here.......my bike is a 02' cbr 954...first bike..and got a deal ( now i realize it is a BIG AS** beginner bike!)...but site looks good.....laterz
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Old 05-16-2006, 10:24 AM
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Welcome!

The first piece of information you're likely to get is a variation of the following:

1> Take the MSF course now.
2> Get the best available riding gear; leathers or armored fabric - not mesh- helmet, boots, gloves, back protector.
3> Stay away from idiots, learn at your own pace, don't emulate idiots, avoid doing anything abrupt on the bike, and don't listen to idiots.

Good luck.
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Old 05-16-2006, 5:30 PM
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3> Stay away from idiots, learn at your own pace, don't emulate idiots, avoid doing anything abrupt on the bike, and don't listen to idiots.

Good luck.
Good advice, even considering the source

Welcome to the site, lots of good information, and you already caught on to the the first thing you need to know ... the 954 (and any big bore bike) is a handful, especially for beginners. Be careful with the right wrist and all is good.
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Old 05-16-2006, 5:35 PM
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Wow. Welcome to the site and remember that liter bikes don't suffer idiots too well. You'll be fine if you remember to respect it...
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Old 06-05-2006, 7:36 AM
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Welcome!

The first piece of information you're likely to get is a variation of the following:

1> Take the MSF course now.
2> Get the best available riding gear; leathers or armored fabric - not mesh- Grrrrrrr, helmet, boots, gloves, back protector.
3> Stay away from idiots, learn at your own pace, don't emulate idiots, avoid doing anything abrupt on the bike, and don't listen to idiots.

Good luck.
An idiot will be recognizable by saying "Follow me" , "Hold my beer and watch this", or anyone that doesn't tell you "Ride your own ride" , the route you're taking, or doesn't at least take the time it took me to type this to say "How long have you been riding" "Is this your first bike" or get some background before taking you along.

Don't be afraid to say "hey, I'm a newer rider" - that's what takes balls. Any idiot can pin the throttle and go fast.
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Old 06-05-2006, 10:16 AM
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And to what others have said. You didn't pick the best bike for a first bike, but what's done is done. Take the MSF and be careful.
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