Hi everybody.  Just got my first bike two days ago.  I haven't registered or insured it yet, so I haven't made it out of the driveway, but I hope to by next week.  FYI, I'm taking the MSF course this upcoming weekend, and I can't wait to get going.

Although I probaby won't be up to speed for a while, I'd love to eventually join some of you for a ride.  Are there any other beginners out there or those that don't mind riding a bit slow?

~T

I'm a noob and always up for a ride, but I'm in Maine. 

I passed my MSF in July and I wouldn't have done it any other way; it is a great way to start out.

Have fun, do EXACTLY as the instructors tell you, and just stay relaxed. Between ecercises I would sit quietly on my bike and just take deep breaths, and I ended up with one of the best scores in the class.

Good luck and keep us posted! 

Quote from: Shortie on September 24, 2008, 08:10:53 AM
I'm a noob and always up for a ride, but I'm in Maine. 

I passed my MSF in July and I wouldn't have done it any other way; it is a great way to start out.

Have fun, do EXACTLY as the instructors tell you, and just stay relaxed. Between ecercises I would sit quietly on my bike and just take deep breaths, and I ended up with one of the best scores in the class.

Good luck and keep us posted! 

Thanks for the advice.  I'm trying to absorb all the information I can before I attend as well.

btw, nice photos on your site.

~T

congrats and welcome...

good move on taking the MSF course.  who are you doing it with?  I'm sure you will have a blast!

-O

Quote from: fromario on September 24, 2008, 10:36:56 AM
congrats and welcome...

good move on taking the MSF course.  who are you doing it with?  I'm sure you will have a blast!

-O

Thanks.

I'm doing it with Ironstone Ventures in Uxbridge, MA.  I would have asked around more about who does it well, but it seems that the curriculum for this course is pretty standardized.  I was just trying to find a place where I could book it soon.  I can't believe it's only wednesday.  I can't wait to start riding.

Quote from: Takster on September 24, 2008, 08:16:40 AM
Thanks for the advice.  I'm trying to absorb all the information I can before I attend as well.

btw, nice photos on your site.

~T

Thank you   

I was a passenger with my beau for a long time before I pulled the trigger on the class, and I think it helped a lot. Riding on your own is obviously waaaay different than riding cupcake but riding with him got me used to lean angloes, speed, and helped tune my awareness as far as staying away from the crazies on the road.

Remember - everyone is out to kill you. And wear proper gear!

I also started riding a dirtbike about a month before the class to build my confidence and I believe it helped.

The MSF class is a ton of fun. The other students in my class were very cool; you make some friends and future riding buddies while you're there 

Quote from: Takster on September 24, 2008, 11:13:07 AM
Thanks.

I'm doing it with Ironstone Ventures in Uxbridge, MA.  I would have asked around more about who does it well, but it seems that the curriculum for this course is pretty standardized.  I was just trying to find a place where I could book it soon.  I can't believe it's only wednesday.  I can't wait to start riding.

i took the course they offered in Ayer, good crew, fun times

It's funny after i took the course i noticed that my driving (4-wheel that is) became much more defensive

make sure you ask them how to properly do a wheelie from a stop just kiddin

Quote from: fromario on September 24, 2008, 01:10:42 PM
i took the course they offered in Ayer, good crew, fun times

It's funny after i took the course i noticed that my driving (4-wheel that is) became much more defensive

make sure you ask them how to properly do a wheelie from a stop just kiddin

I'm hoping to use the "Hey nice bike, ever take it off any sweet jumps" line from Napoleon Dynamite extensively during the course. 

~T

before you do get a tshirt made up with this on it 

Hey.. welcome.  Keep a look out for rides and feel free to join.  There is also neduc.org that is more NE focused.

ya sorry...  nedoc.org     

There is also the Mountain Dogs...if you want to ride in NH.

Welcome to the monster world and congrats on your purchase. Really brilliant idea taking the MFS too! There should be plenty of riding days left in the year so hopefully I'll see you 'round Boston or out riding in the country side. Be sure to check out MotoMarket in Acton. It's a very friendly place for Ducs and the surrounding area is nice for riding.

mark

Also you should post some proud pics of you and that new bike of yours. Posts always go better with pics!

Quote from: Charlief on September 24, 2008, 03:24:11 PM
Hey.. welcome.  Keep a look out for rides and feel free to join.  There is also neduc.org that is more NE focused.

hey, i'm getting a 404 on http://www.neduc.org/ got an updated URL?

~T

Quote from: Takster on September 24, 2008, 06:52:56 PM
hey, i'm getting a 404 on http://www.neduc.org/ got an updated URL?

~T

works for me

Quotehey, i'm getting a 404 on http://www.neduc.org/ got an updated URL?

they might mean http://www.nedoc.org/  "o" not "u"

That works for me