[madjak30]

And I still send newbies to this site to back up what I am trying to instill…start small, light and slightly under powered…all of these are helpful to a newbie…I think it was in here that I saw the quote “it’s your first bike, not your only bike…” or something along that line…and I think newbies miss that point…learn the skills first, then try to impress the “guys/gals”…

I put links into my responses from reviews of gear, bikes and some of the threads…this is a great resource for new riders or someone who is thinking of getting into the sport…

In the end, it is the attitude and demeanor of the people in the forum that makes it a good place…definately not an intimidating place to ask the “dumb” questions…’cause no one in here treats those questions that way…as soon as we start telling people to “use the search”, or “that has been asked a million times…look around”…that will be the end…the newbies will find somewhere else to get their info…

It was Ben’s review of the GS500 that sold me on that bike (didn’t hurt that I like the look of the bike)…and yes it was just a year ago I was pining for a bigger, more powerful bike…and now I am thinking that the GS500 might do me for another season…Eon enjoyed his MP3 and just got onto two wheels recently, so I think I will be sharpening my skills before moving on…or maybe I will just realize that 50Hp is plenty for the type of riding I like to do…

So, just keep up the good work and try to cut the “but I’m special, what type of bike is best for me?” guys some slack!!

Riding season is almost here in Alberta, so the newbies will start showing up again on the sites…get ready, ’cause here they come…

Later.