Tough my self riding from youtube and bought 796 ABS :)

[awax1969]

Despite having no clue how to ride a motorcycle, I loved the Monster and the idea of owning a motorcycle.  I reserved a Monster and viewed few youtube videos on how to shift gears, etc...

I actually was so embarrassed telling the dealer I don't know how the hell I ride this thing...  anyways, I received my bike, and had to transport it by truck to my house... 

I sat on it.. SCARED....Heart pumping like never before....   I turned the ignition on... made sure no one is looking and actually it moved...  Damn that feels good... Thankfully I currently have approx. 2000 miles on my bike and ride like I have been doing it all my life..

The MORAL of the story is... don't be SCARED... DO IT... I am 44...   Just make sure you have enough safety gear..  Life is too short... enjoy a DUCATI

[MidnightRambler]

Haha yeah that first time putting a bike into gear is definitely a little nerve racking.  Glad you're enjoying yourself

[red baron]

Congrats late bloomer.

[Raux]

Find an MSF course.

there are a series of them.

[Raux]

oh and.... 

[justinrhenry]

Find an MSF course.

[duc_fan]

Find an MSF course.

there are a series of them.

+1

These are really valuable, whether you have zero experience, or many years' worth.

Ride safe and have fun!

[Grampa]

I would practice countersteering... lots, it might come in handy during a panic situation.  Bicycle muscle memory needs to be replaced with moto muscle memory.

[MidnightRambler]

+1

These are really valuable, whether you have zero experience, or many years' worth.

Ride safe and have fun!

+1 again.  I've had approx 5 years experience riding cruisers but just got my first Duc.  Planning on taking one of the more advanced MSF courses offered here so I can get some pointers on riding in the very different body position.  I've never known anyone who's taken one who's regretted doing so.

[awax1969]

Thanks guys for the support and valuable info..
The problem is I live in Egypt and we have no training available here.

Actually the traffic here is the worst worldwide with the highest mortality rate in the world

Sometime better not to take any courses that builds confidence.. You need to be always SCARED and on edge and never let your guard..  Here No stopping in stop signs and rarely respect the red lights...
I know it sounds crazy and makes no sense, but here if I am alone on any road, I stop and look on every intersection red or green

Only the love of riding keeps me going...

[Grampa]

being scared and on edge is the worst way to ride. relaxed and alert takes time and practice.

you'll see.

[Raux]

Well if anything like Athens, totally understand.

[awax1969]

Alexandria & Athens are cousins

[NakedPastaRocket]

Thanks guys for the support and valuable info..
The problem is I live in Egypt and we have no training available here.

Actually the traffic here is the worst worldwide with the highest mortality rate in the world

Sometime better not to take any courses that builds confidence.. You need to be always SCARED and on edge and never let your guard..  Here No stopping in stop signs and rarely respect the red lights...

Jeezuz...that sounds like chaos

[Fearnot69]

Find an MSF course.

there are a series of them.

Absolutely! No offense, but they will help you develop good habits and skills. Also, get good safety gear, that covers everything, and use it...no matter the weather. (There are two types of riders, those who have went down and those that haven't. You have to dress for the slide and not the ride.) Operating a bike around here is like playing Russian roulette, plus you are just developing your skills. I give you credit. Not the safest start, but ride, ride, ride and better your skills. Oh and take the MSF. You won't have to take the on road course at the DMV and immediately get your endorsement.