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bIgPrO

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What should a new rider do...
« on: October 25, 2007, 08:30:03 AM »
Questions for all. I have been riding for 30 years and kinda forgot how i learned to ride. I think I actually learned on the farm in Michigan on a Honda 50.

My girlfriend is thinking about getting a bike. I suggested that she take a riders course before purchasing a bike just to make sure this is what she wants. She is taking a course at San Jacinto HD on the 8th. I want her to take another class after that before getting out..

What would your suggestions be???
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2007, 08:36:47 AM »

  For sure take the two day course, sounds like she is taking a one day course. 
 16 hours over two days. 
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2007, 08:41:52 AM »
Quote from: mudfrogg on October 25, 2007, 08:36:47 AM

  For sure take the two day course, sounds like she is taking a one day course. 
 16 hours over two days. 

actually its a four day course. Two week nights and the weekend
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2007, 08:46:48 AM »
Any course is good. They start you off as if you've never stradled a bike before. The 4 day course might be good. It'll allow some "sink in" time.
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2007, 09:08:00 AM »
The coarse, no matter which one, 2 day or 4 day, are all good if taught well. My wife took it and had never driven before. It took a couple of weeks to get her confidence up and running but now she's doing great. We went down a couple of weeks ago and rode the Sisters, fanstastic, she did great, I just have to keep reminding her that she doesn't have to haul Cranberries and drag the pegs on every corner! I hope your GF learns to ride and does real well, Safely  O0 O0 O0
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2007, 09:14:08 AM »
I'd recommend that you dump your azzzz....  O0 ;)
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2007, 09:22:47 AM »
Quote from: jmdaniel on October 25, 2007, 09:14:08 AM
I'd recommend that you dump your azzzz....  O0 ;)


i do time my friend... ;D ;D
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2007, 09:24:54 AM »
The course is pretty good but if you want more get a copy of the Ride Like a Pro video it is supposed to be good for newbies. I have a friend that said it really helped her in the beginning. She shouldn't take the advance course untill she has 6 months to a year of riding experience.

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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2007, 09:34:07 AM »
Quote from: sherri on October 25, 2007, 09:24:54 AM
The course is pretty good ....but if you want more get a copy of the Ride Like Big Pro video.. it is supposed to be good for newbies. I have a friend that said it really helped her in the beginning. She shouldn't take the advance course untill she has 6 months to a year of riding experience.

sherri

...............................but if you want more get a copy of the Ride Like Big Pro video .........
Now that could be real scary.  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2007, 09:45:49 AM »
Quote from: hooter on October 25, 2007, 09:34:07 AM
...............................but if you want more get a copy of the Ride Like Big Pro video .........
Now that could be real scary.  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

These guys did the soundtrack:

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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2007, 09:52:39 AM »
You say that like it's a bad thing!
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2007, 12:20:05 PM »
Quote from: hooter on October 25, 2007, 09:34:07 AM
...............................but if you want more get a copy of the Ride Like Big Pro video .........
Now that could be real scary.  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

Actually Hooter, it seems like he did a ride like big pro video about two years ago or so. Put it on the site here. It was pretty good! I think he did it aboutthe time Tapper finished taking his rear fender off!
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2007, 01:44:44 PM »
This is what I would do, if I were BigPro.

I would have her follow me up to I-10, switch vehicles (on the shoulder), and let her ride that Big Bear on I-10 and get some experience.

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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2007, 01:54:01 PM »
I just can't believe he has a girlfriend!! :o
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Re: What should a new rider do...
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2007, 02:44:47 PM »
Paul, i wouldnt worry about it, she will be gone in less than two weeks with you.  O0
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