ddpete3
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posted August 14, 2002 09:51 AM
woman learning to ride
I bought my woman motorcycle lessons. She starts this Saturday.
It's the first course where they go over everything on the bike and explain what everything is and how it works, then show you how to release the clutch and move.
It's a learn to ride course rather than the MSF course.
I will let you know how it went Saturday afternoon.
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beansbaxter
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posted August 14, 2002 09:54 AM
How much was it? Do they supply the moto? Is it a 12?
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22348bCVC
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posted August 14, 2002 10:06 AM
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How much was it? Do they supply the moto? Is it a 12?
...yeah, beanie...its a 12 and more...its a turbo/NOS'd 12R...every newbie should learn to ride on one...its the fastest and quickest way to learn...
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HCcandy
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posted August 14, 2002 10:36 AM
gOOd luck with your chick,she will do fine!
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zx12richard
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posted August 14, 2002 11:01 AM
Why not teach her the basics yourself on a dirtbike then proceed from there????? Just wondering lessons couldn't be too cheap....
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beansbaxter
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posted August 14, 2002 11:29 AM
I know it's not a 12, I cant pull the wool blanket over your eyes can I.
But I was curious how much the lessons cost and if they supply the bikes or is it bring your own???
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TReMor
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posted August 14, 2002 12:32 PM
LMAO, Worm~hole!
Hey, don't I know you from somewhere? 
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TReMor
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posted August 14, 2002 12:33 PM
Also, as far as teaching yourself, to me it's just like teaching someone to fire a gun. You're much better off letting someone professionally trained to teach someone how to do it, than you doing it yourself.
IMHO.
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ZX12Girl
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posted August 14, 2002 01:33 PM
Too Cool ddpete!!!
Best of luck to her!!!
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posted August 14, 2002 03:04 PM
ddPete
My wife went to MSF classes last year. Did great. they have a really good program. By the by... I have a 2002 EX500 for sale. 3700 miles, makes a great learner bike.
$3900.00
 
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Wildman
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posted August 14, 2002 05:25 PM
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Why not teach her the basics yourself on a dirtbike then proceed from there????? Just wondering lessons couldn't be too cheap....
Have ya ever tried to teach a woman something? Judging from my wife (who would be arguing about how to do things even though she's never driven a motorcycle in her life) it's well worth the money to pay someone else to do it. Plus she might get a little break on insurance.
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ddpete3
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posted August 14, 2002 07:49 PM
I taught the woman how to drive my standard Stealth.
NEVER AGAIN will I teach her something that complicated.
The first lesson is $69 .
They provide the 125 cc bikes and helmets
You provide boots, jacket and gloves.
3 hour session
Level 1:
Motorcycle controls, where they are and how to properly use them..
motorcycle shigfting and finding neutral
mastery of throttle roll-on and clutch release for getting underway smoothly.
There are 4 levels. If she likes and wants to go through them, then I will send her to the MSF course too. She gets to buy her own bike.
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bagster
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posted August 14, 2002 08:12 PM
teaching them in the dirt is a wonderful way to do it but make sure its a nice smooth area of dirt!
my wife bought a DR125 4 stroker to learn on.
we did a little bit of parking lot maneuvering and everything was fine and dandy.
once we advanced to the nice grassy trails where the kids rode their bmx bikes is when we ran into trouble.
we came upon a nice set of rolling whoops, 8 inches high each, and spaced 3 feet apart.
before going over them, i made sure she remembered to use the clutch to go slow!
and i told her to just stop on the first one to get her bearings.
well she hit the first one and for some reason ended up going WIDE OPEN over all the bumps looking like a bucking bronco.
when she got past them she was riding sidesaddle and started heading for a tree.
luckily she lost balance and slid to a stop. no damage except her ego.
she doesn't like being reminded about that "learning experience" for some reason. 
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Dino
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posted August 14, 2002 08:14 PM
Doug,....e-mail me your telly# NOW!!!!!(please?)
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22348bCVC
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posted August 14, 2002 08:21 PM
Dino call my cellphone and I will give you his tele#...NOW!!!!!
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posted August 14, 2002 08:50 PM
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Have ya ever tried to teach a woman something?
Watch-it!!!!
ZX12Girl
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Some female's can be taught very well....Thank You!!!
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ddpete3
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posted August 14, 2002 09:50 PM
Some cause headaches
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Scooter
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posted August 14, 2002 10:42 PM
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Have ya ever tried to teach a woman something?... it's well worth the money to pay someone else to do it.
Words of wisdom, especially if your married to her.
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HCcandy
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posted August 15, 2002 06:27 AM
Chicks RULE !
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posted August 15, 2002 11:53 AM
Don't worry ddpete3....
The last laugh will be on you.
You might be able to pay someone else how to teach your girlfriend how to ride, but.... You will get your hours of teaching in, everytime you ride with her!
I gave Fish_Antlers everyone of his grey hairs, while I was riding!
A chatter box may help you with the process.
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rlynker
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posted August 15, 2002 12:03 PM
Is there some place or something to this list that shows where everyone lives? It would make things easier when I see postings for people wanting to go riding or people selling stuff I might want  Thanks!
Roger
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rlynker
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posted August 15, 2002 12:09 PM
Nevermind
Ok....sorry, I'm a little (ok, a LOT) slow.
I'm not used to this web-based forums. I see where to click for Profile now...sorry.
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HCcandy
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posted August 15, 2002 12:22 PM
do what ?
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posted August 16, 2002 08:38 AM
Pete..
Smart move. The cost seems pretty reasonable and you won't have to stree out. I am not trying to be a sexist, but teaching your girl friend or wife how to ride can be hard on the relationship!
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posted August 16, 2002 09:31 AM
My wife and I gave up trying to each each other things. Next thing she teaches me better be in the sack. Wait a minute. Then I have to wonder where she learned it. Hmmm..........
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