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RedLilPony
03-11-2005, 01:30 AM
All I can say is I want one! :D

Where are some good sites to start learning the basics?

TIA
BottleRocket
03-11-2005, 01:51 AM
no websites. take the MSF course
RedLilPony
03-11-2005, 02:09 AM
no websites. take the MSF course

Could you post up a few details about it?

And as far as websites go, I just want to read about different types of bikes, parts, sizes, etc...

Thanks! :)
BottleRocket
03-11-2005, 02:27 AM
what kind of bike did you ride? what do you want? how much do you want to spend? its alot easier if you know what kind of bike you want before you go looking for parts. what do you want to do with the bike?

also, ill try to get some info on the MSF course. I think there are a few people on here who teach it or know people who do
Trevor_00Ws6
03-11-2005, 11:29 AM
Aplusrider.com


Thats info for the MSF course in the DFW area. Tells about the course, dates, prices and such.
Marisa
03-11-2005, 11:33 AM
Jodi! LOL - you goober!
RedLilPony
03-11-2005, 03:46 PM
Jodi! LOL - you goober!

Don't hate! :p

Thanks for the info guys...
pacerunner44
03-11-2005, 04:53 PM
Might want to pick up a cheap little 250 to learn on then advance to the bigger bikes. I hear the Honda Rebel is supposed to be good to learn on and they use some of those bikes in the MSF Course. Make sure you have riding gear and wear a helmet. Good luck in finding a bike and welcome to the club. :)
RedLilPony
03-12-2005, 12:53 PM
Might want to pick up a cheap little 250 to learn on then advance to the bigger bikes. I hear the Honda Rebel is supposed to be good to learn on and they use some of those bikes in the MSF Course. Make sure you have riding gear and wear a helmet. Good luck in finding a bike and welcome to the club. :)


Hmm... I was sorta looking for a sport bike... :)
MattB
03-12-2005, 01:10 PM
Hmm... I was sorta looking for a sport bike... :)

What bike did you ride, or did you ride on the back? Might not want to get a sport bike to learn on. It sounds like you do not know much about bikes, and a sport bike will get you into trouble fast.
RedLilPony
03-12-2005, 01:18 PM
What bike did you ride, or did you ride on the back? Might not want to get a sport bike to learn on. It sounds like you do not know much about bikes, and a sport bike will get you into trouble fast.


I believe I rode on a Yamaha R6... not sure though. I don't know anything about bikes and I pretty much hopped on, rode about a mile, and then hopped off. :rolleyes:
MattB
03-12-2005, 01:23 PM
I believe I rode on a Yamaha R6... not sure though. I don't know anything about bikes and I pretty much hopped on, rode about a mile, and then hopped off. :rolleyes:

Did you ride it or were you on the back?
RedLilPony
03-12-2005, 01:36 PM
Did you ride it or were you on the back?

I was on the back.
BottleRocket
03-12-2005, 01:38 PM
ill take you for a ride on a literbike, if you arent hooked now, you will be after that ;)
WhtEdge
03-12-2005, 07:16 PM
Yep, once you get on one you will want one. First bike I road was my dad's Harley. A week later I went to buy one. Sold the Harley for school and now I have a 96 Magna cruiser. Not too much in the sport bikes. I just like to cruise around. Be safe if you get one. People around here are nuts in their cars. ;)
RedLilPony
03-12-2005, 07:20 PM
ill take you for a ride on a literbike, if you arent hooked now, you will be after that ;)


*drool* It's a date.
BottleRocket
03-12-2005, 07:29 PM
haha ok. going to the AAC for the group photo?
RedLilPony
03-12-2005, 07:52 PM
haha ok. going to the AAC for the group photo?


UMMMM NO. I'm in Houston right now, Spring Break. :p
SC457A
03-13-2005, 07:54 AM
ill take you for a ride on a literbike, if you arent hooked now, you will be after that ;)

thats a scary thought... be gentle, might scare more than hook
:p
staticX
03-13-2005, 09:34 AM
UMMMM NO. I'm in Houston right now, Spring Break. :p

Like bottlerocket said, if you want to ride a real bike you'll want to ride on back of a liter bike, say like my R1
Marisa
03-13-2005, 09:41 AM
Jodi, what you need to do is come with me to the next track day I go to. I was supposed to go to Cresson tomorrow but waited too long to sign up. That'll give you a good feel for different types of bikes out there and how they respond. You'll also get a chance to BS with other riders....you'll learn a lot! I think the next one is April 4th? 14th? I can't remember right now. I'll let you know, though! Even if you're not riding you can still mingle. Maybe sit in on a Level 1 class or something. :)
RedLilPony
03-13-2005, 03:22 PM
Jodi, what you need to do is come with me to the next track day I go to. I was supposed to go to Cresson tomorrow but waited too long to sign up. That'll give you a good feel for different types of bikes out there and how they respond. You'll also get a chance to BS with other riders....you'll learn a lot! I think the next one is April 4th? 14th? I can't remember right now. I'll let you know, though! Even if you're not riding you can still mingle. Maybe sit in on a Level 1 class or something. :)


I am SO there. Please lemme know details. :)
Nick Chapman
03-13-2005, 07:33 PM
I am SO there. Please lemme know details. :)



We are acually having a race out at Cresson this weekend(19th and 20th). If your interested in some info on it, just PM me or send an email to n737nc@yahoo.com . I don't get on this board too much anymore.
RedLilPony
03-13-2005, 09:37 PM
We are acually having a race out at Cresson this weekend(19th and 20th). If your interested in some info on it, just PM me or send an email to n737nc@yahoo.com . I don't get on this board too much anymore.


Aww crap... I am in Houston until the 21. :mad: