http://www.automobilemag.com/features/great_drives/0807_ducati_motorcycle_school/index.html
I thought that it was going to address different poseurish poses, where to park at Starbucks for maximum visibility, and how to accessorize both rider and motorcycle. [laugh]
At my msf I rode a honda 250 nighthawk, the 696 would have been much more fun. I probably would have just bought the damn thing and rode it home [moto]
Cannot even fathom learning to ride on a Monster.
Quote from: mostrobelle on July 07, 2008, 09:07:32 AM
I thought that it was going to address different poseurish poses, where to park at Starbucks for maximum visibility, and how to accessorize both rider and motorcycle. [laugh]
"If you stall, keep your head up; act like you're checking for traffic; clutch in; hit the starter. The most important thing is to look cool." I wish I got that kind of instruction at my MSF [roll] Im still trying to figure out how to be cool on my motorcycle :-\
these are the coolest looking n00bs I have ever seen (note the one guy texting while she gives instruction, so cool he doesnt even care what she is saying!)
(http://image.automobilemag.com/f/features/great_drives/9892481/0807_02_z+ducati_motorcycle_school+closer_view_christine.jpg)
It seems like the guy was determined to not like the whole experience from the start, but somehow managed to have a little fun along the way.
I guess all the emphasis on "cool" had to do with learning on a Ducati, huh? ;)
Quote from: labbedds on July 07, 2008, 09:17:33 AM
At my msf I rode a honda 250 nighthawk, the 696 would have been much more fun. I probably would have just bought the damn thing and rode it home [moto]
Unfortunately, the MSF doesn't let you ride a motorcycle that is >500cc. When I had my Monster 620, I couldn't take it out for the refresher weekend riding session. It's actually kind of a lame rule, especially if you already have your motorcycle license and are just doing it to get additional riding practice AFTER having purchased your own bike...
Hey! Look at that!! :o A pristine beer tray!!! I didn't think those even made it out of the showroom!! [laugh] [laugh]
lucky students. oh, to have learned on a Ducati. pretty damn cool.
Quote from: labbedds on July 07, 2008, 09:17:33 AM
At my msf I rode a honda 250 nighthawk, the 696 would have been much more fun. I probably would have just bought the damn thing and rode it home [moto]
I think the MSF course I took also was Honda 250. Most of the bikes were 125 ccs if I recall correctly though.