Advice for beginners

Beefcake Morris · 02-25-2008, 04:03 PM

I wish somebody would have help me buy gear and how it should fit.

I can always say take the BRC MSF course. Did I "no" did the DMV thing. Then I got talked into taking the BRC MSF ridercourse, but I learn a lot at the BRC. Then later I took the ERC MSF course.

Now I work with a MSF RiderCoach school.

It does not take too much skill to actually get the motorcycle rolling and going down the rode. Being a safe, efficient and effective rider is an ongoing experience and anything that might improve my skills is worth taking.

NeonspeedRT · 02-26-2008, 09:33 AM

Best advice I could give a beginner...

1) Take the MSF class
2) Make sure to set aside money for riding gear
3) Check your ego at the door. Don't go out and try and buy the latest and most powerfull GSXRZX1000RR as your first bike.
4) Never buy a new bike for your first bike. You will drop it. Things happen.
5) Take the MSF class
6) Practice, practice, and practice everything you learned in the MSF class
7) Find some good riders to surround yourself with and support you. The key word being good riders.
8) Always ride your own ride. Don't try and keep up with anyone, don't try and show off to anyone, Don't try and break any land speed records. Any idiot can twist the throttle and go fast in a straight line.
9) Respect the bike always.
10) When you think you are ready for that GSXRZX1000RR and have outgrown your starter bike. Think again. Go take an ERC MSF class. Go do a track day. You will learn more about your bike then you ever thought you could.

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:12 AM

I think the two most important things a beginner can be told is:

1. ALWAYS WEAR GEAR
2. Ride your own pace.

When you try to keep up with faster riders bad bad bad things happen.

fpzx10 · 02-26-2008, 10:15 AM

This is one I wish I would have gotten but learned the hard way

No front brake on gravel

Mr Lefty · 02-26-2008, 10:26 PM

you wouldn't Learn how to drive in a Lamborgini Diablo... it's got way to much power for a new driver to learn... JUST LIKE you don't need a 1000cc bike to learn on... if you truely love riding you'll eventually go there or figure out that 1000cc's isn't needed for you to enjoy 2wheels

your gear is a MANDATORY non negotiable part of purchase of a motorcycle... Factor it in and if you must downgrade something... Downgrade the bike (what ever you get will be more than enough to put a smile on your face)! The GEAR is what's gonna keep you safe!

The MSF is the same as gear... Should be required by law. Take it and practice!

And remember:
The people who care what you ride don't matter... The people who do matter... Don't care!

Oh... and if your not having fun... your not doing it right!

Gas Man · 02-27-2008, 07:15 AM

neon... you forgot to put in there... kick your MSF instructor in the balls. If its a woman, kick her in where she wishes she had balls.

Oh and by the way, me and the wife took the MSF last year (me going for moral support and outriding the instructor..thank you thank you), and I had taught her everything they were teaching and more... on my own...

Sorry... you going to build my side car for the chop to carry my ego... cya later...

NeonspeedRT · 02-27-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

neon... you forgot to put in there... kick your MSF instructor in the balls. If its a woman, kick her in where she wishes she had balls.

Hehehe, as part of the range rules, we have added Rule # 11. Never, ever, ever hit the rider coach. Remember we're the ones that grade your written and riding evaluation at the end of the weekend

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Oh and by the way, me and the wife took the MSF last year (me going for moral support and outriding the instructor..thank you thank you), and I had taught her everything they were teaching and more... on my own...

Thats only because you didn't take the class with me. I would have taught you a few new things.

NONE_too_SOFT · 02-28-2008, 10:31 AM

hah do we even have to worry about newbies? i mean come on, they'll figure it out one way or another. or they'll wreck and die.

Rider · 02-28-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

hah do we even have to worry about newbies? i mean come on, they'll figure it out one way or another. or they'll wreck and die.

We are here to help people before that happens.

NONE_too_SOFT · 02-28-2008, 10:37 AM

true, but i'm fairly sure that the only members on this board right now know exactly what to do with a bike between their legs...

02-26-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Best advice I could give a beginner... 1) Take the MSF class 2) Make sure to set aside money for riding gear 3) Check your ego at the door. Don't go out and try and buy the latest and most powerfull GSXRZX1000RR as your first bike. 4) Never buy a new bike for your first bike. You will drop it. Things happen. 5) Take the MSF class 6) Practice, practice, and practice everything you learned in the MSF class 7) Find some good riders to surround yourself with and support you. The key word being good riders. 8) Always ride your own ride. Don't try and keep up with anyone, don't try and show off to anyone, Don't try and break any land speed records. Any idiot can twist the throttle and go fast in a straight line. 9) Respect the bike always. 10) When you think you are ready for that GSXRZX1000RR and have outgrown your starter bike. Think again. Go take an ERC MSF class. Go do a track day. You will learn more about your bike then you ever thought you could. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

02-26-2008, 10:15 AM	#4
fpzx10 Rides a Crotch Scooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2007 GSXR 750 Posts: 714	This is one I wish I would have gotten but learned the hard way No front brake on gravel __________________

02-27-2008, 07:15 AM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	neon... you forgot to put in there... kick your MSF instructor in the balls. If its a woman, kick her in where she wishes she had balls. Oh and by the way, me and the wife took the MSF last year (me going for moral support and outriding the instructor..thank you thank you), and I had taught her everything they were teaching and more... on my own... Sorry... you going to build my side car for the chop to carry my ego... cya later... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-25-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Beefcake Morris Trailer Queen Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville Moto: 2008 All black GSXR 1000 Posts: 54	I wish somebody would have help me buy gear and how it should fit. I can always say take the BRC MSF course. Did I "no" did the DMV thing. Then I got talked into taking the BRC MSF ridercourse, but I learn a lot at the BRC. Then later I took the ERC MSF course. Now I work with a MSF RiderCoach school. It does not take too much skill to actually get the motorcycle rolling and going down the rode. Being a safe, efficient and effective rider is an ongoing experience and anything that might improve my skills is worth taking.

02-26-2008, 10:12 AM	#3
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	I think the two most important things a beginner can be told is: 1. ALWAYS WEAR GEAR 2. Ride your own pace. When you try to keep up with faster riders bad bad bad things happen.

02-26-2008, 10:26 PM	#5
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you wouldn't Learn how to drive in a Lamborgini Diablo... it's got way to much power for a new driver to learn... JUST LIKE you don't need a 1000cc bike to learn on... if you truely love riding you'll eventually go there or figure out that 1000cc's isn't needed for you to enjoy 2wheels your gear is a MANDATORY non negotiable part of purchase of a motorcycle... Factor it in and if you must downgrade something... Downgrade the bike (what ever you get will be more than enough to put a smile on your face)! The GEAR is what's gonna keep you safe! The MSF is the same as gear... Should be required by law. Take it and practice! And remember: The people who care what you ride don't matter... The people who do matter... Don't care! Oh... and if your not having fun... your not doing it right!

02-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#8
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	hah do we even have to worry about newbies? i mean come on, they'll figure it out one way or another. or they'll wreck and die.

02-28-2008, 10:37 AM	#10
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	true, but i'm fairly sure that the only members on this board right now know exactly what to do with a bike between their legs...