[okcpony]

Hi everyone,
Okay, I am guilty of lurking here for eight months or so. I found this website by accident, but have enjoyed reading the articles and various posts by the members who frequent this board. My husband & I decided to buy a couple of motorcycles, take the class, get the endorsement and see how things go. I have a 2006 Honda Rebel, and he has a 2007 Sportster 883. Not quite the “beginner bike” I would have hoped for, but he was quite taken with it!
We’ve only logged about 200 miles since completing the class. Between an unseasonably wet spring and extra hours at work, we’re having trouble getting out there to get any practice time in. When we are able to ride, we are enjoying it, and feel we learn something every time we go out. We are both right at the mid-century mark in years, so we were looking for something fun that we could do together as our kids move on to college. We both have full-face helmets, armored jackets, boots & gloves we wear with each ride. I read the Proficient Motorcycling book, and must admit some of it was over my head as a new rider. But, I am starting to see the points Mr. Hough made as I ride.
Anyway, I am looking forward to more reading on this site, and perhaps posing a question or two occasionally!
Best wishes,
Lynn C.

[Kellisanth]

Welcome aboard and congrats!

I know what you mean with the spring being wet (and cold, well at least here en chicago!) and no real seat time ‘cos of work.

It looks like you two are doing good, in regards to classes and being prepared.

Talk with Elwood, ‘cos he’s also a 883 Rider.

[SantaCruzRider]

It’s not my site, but welcome to the group.
You both sound like you’re off on the right foot. I too started off on an 883. If you own it, ride it — it certainly is not the worst choice for a first bike and is at least as sane as a lot of other bikes that foks start out on.
The one piece of advice I’d pass along is to have your hubsand do some practice with the rear brake. The 883 is prone to rear brake lockup. I experienced this first hand and was lucky enough to respond by keeping it locked and sliding to a stop. Bottomline with ANY bike, once your brain registers a rear brake lockup, ride it until you are stopped. Anything else may result in a highside.

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