[owlie]

Sorry Jeff-

Usually we are pretty good about not flaming guys. Occasionally the conversations get heated, but generally we all find common ground in the end.

First disclaimer – I didn’t bother reading the article. Only so much time to shoot away.

I think there are two take-aways from what little I read of the article and the responses (which I enjoyed reading in their entirety) and one observation of my own:

1) Watch that what you are posting isn’t too advanced. Alot of the people who are introducing themselves are still trying to figure out where the kick starter is. (What, you mean there isn’t one?!?)
2) Please don’t post long articles that are cut and pasted from other sites. A simple link to the site with a note that the author has some ideas that you think are relevant works fine. It will make give you more plausible deniability regarding the suitability of the response and cut down on the flames from people like me who just had to jump on the bandwagon.

3) We value your opinion and observations from your years of riding experience. What do you think is most important for a new rider to know? Do you have a favorite book, video, pneumonic for your pre-ride inspection? (I’m still trying to come up with something that doesn’t grate my nerves like TCOLCS). How about a funny or scary memory from when you started, or maybe when you got your last bike?

Okay, now I’m going to see if I can locate a fire extinguisher…

Happy posting!
Owlie

[TrialsRider]

Well put. …we should scroll up a ways and show some respect for the OP

[cune7705]

Thanks Jeff for the interesting reading, but from the beginners (never touched a motorcycle in my life) perspective, it was a little long and confusing – No offense – but nontheless it did help in preparation for taking a MSF class.

Speaking of MSF classes…. I finally got signed up for one on Aug. 13th!

Thanks everyone for your input. I was very surprised and pleased at the number of helpful and thoughtful responses I have gotten. I have to admit at first I was just planning on having someone give me a few pointers and taking to the road to learn on my own. So pat yourselves on the back, you probably saved me from some painful and expensive learning experiences.

[Jeff in Kentucky]

This article is a pdf file from SVRider.com, and is difficult to find on your own. It is controversial, which makes people think. Other people have posted references to the more typical, tame writing, no sense in repeating them by me.

I may post more of my experiences later- I am off to work now.

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