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September 25, 2008 at 2:08 am #12702Bianca30Participant
WZ, that’s my middle name. I hope the instructors are cool too or I will punch them in throat and run real fast! LOL.
Ms.Bianca
September 25, 2008 at 2:14 am #12703megaspazParticipanttell ’em you’re a paramedic and they’ll treat you like a god… we know who takes care of us when shit happens…
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around, I want it caught and shot now…September 25, 2008 at 4:57 am #12718Bianca30ParticipantI hope that works Mega! If not, I WILL punch them in the throat and say ” who’s your momma!”
Ms.Bianca
September 25, 2008 at 9:58 am #12726WeaponZeroParticipant…i feel strangely aroused now
September 25, 2008 at 2:03 pm #12731AndrewParticipantIf your friends all have big fast sport bikes and they don’t want to ride at your pace then you shouldn’t ride with them anyway. I have ridden with a guy I know and he followed me on his Interceptor. I was worried he would ride fast but he said if he was riding with me it would be at whatever pace I selected.
September 25, 2008 at 4:20 pm #12741Bianca30ParticipantI went first thing this AM to take the permit test, I just knew I had it in the bag because I passed all the practice tests. Weeeelll, the practice test and the actual test was completely different. = ( I missed the darn test by 1! Sooo, I will be back tomorrow after my hair appt. Now I know what to expect on the test. I was kinda confused on some things like which gear would be the best gear???? I thought it was reflective gear! WRONG, it’s bright colors. I though it was both bright colors and reflective gear. Then it asked about parked cars, something about what’s more dangerous, I choose car door opening….WRONG! *LOL* And another one I was stumped on was what’s the best way to look ahead (something to that) I remember the one option was looking through the car window, taillights, and something else. I choose taillights *WRONG*. But when I looked in the book it did say to use the drivers headlights, so I don’t know why I got that one wrong. Oh and the first question was about alcohol, how many drinks are still in your system after x amount of time. WRONG! SO I looked that one up too. I’m going to take my little man for a walk later (my chi chi in the picture in his pet stroller) and while he’s running around the park I will read my booklet again. Tomorrow I will pass or I will punch that computer in throat! Shoot, I wish the guy who set up the test was able to give me a pass, he kept winking at me! *LOL*
WZ, if you try to leave me when I get my bike, I will punch you in the throat too and ask you who’s your momma, then I’ll have my chi chi bite your feet!
And you’re right Andrew (my little brother’s name is Drew), if they leave me then i need to ride with someone else.
September 25, 2008 at 4:49 pm #12744LongRangerParticipantwell not meaning to be a wise ass but headlights and taillights are different. When you are riding you should watch the road ahead of you, looking thru the windows of the vehiles ahead of you if possible and not fixate on the taillights of the car infront of you. As far as using other car headlights, at night your bike headlight doesnt illuminate the road as well as car healights do so you should watch ahead of you in the other vehile headlights to see obstacles sooner. Good luck.
September 25, 2008 at 5:28 pm #12745BuddParticipantI think multiple choice questions suck. How many drinks are in your system? Who cares, I don’t drink and don’t plan on starting. Where should you scan? Everywhere, sure it is good to watch the road ahead but if you are doing that and don’t see the tail lights of the car in front of you… ouch. I don’t know what they wanted on the parked car thing but when riding past parked cars, stay as far away from them as possible. Everything on a bike is situational, the DMV test isn’t specific enough for you to pick a good decision.
“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine
September 26, 2008 at 5:40 am #12778zgotzillaParticipantThings to consider. All of the above posts list very important points. By purchasing a smaller cycle such as 250 to 500 you will have a cycle that maintains its value very well. They cost less to insure, help build confidence, have higher trade in value, are easier to sell, easier to maintain, get stunning gas mileage and can last many years if you take care of them.
September 26, 2008 at 1:50 pm #12788ilnamParticipantI swear I posted yesterday, but now I don’t see it. Anyway, how did the test go today? I forgot that there were a few tricky questions on my test too. I hated that. I think I could have argued the couple I got wrong, but, instead, I just ran outta there with my permit. If there are any problems today, definitely take it out on the computer!
September 26, 2008 at 9:06 pm #12822Bianca30ParticipantI passed guys! Wheewww! I thought I was going to get a tricky test like yesterday but today’s test was very easy (even though I got 3 wrong). It was much better than yesterday’s test. I feel like a child in a candy store even though this is just the beginning ….. Thank you ilnam and Budd for not being smart a$$es *LOL* You’re right ilnam, I was like what the heck??? I’m kind of happy that MSP now requires that you have your permit before attending the class; because back in 2004 I just had to give them $10 and they gave me the permit as long as I had my driver’s license. I feel like I know a little bit more now than before and think I will pass the course. And of course thanks to this site. I’m registered as an alternative but I’m going to go to the Oct 1 class and ask if I can attend (the website stated that walk in’s are welcome because sometimes ppl who registered don’t show). Class starts at 6pm, I’m going to be there by 5:15 just in case the instructor say yes. Do you think alot of ppl are still AS interested even though it’s Oct to attend the class? I was going to wait until next year to attend the class but I’m so excited that I don’t want to wait. The website encourage ppl to register for other classes if they want to refresh their skills. If …no, when I pass (positive thinking- positive thinking) I think I will registered again just to refresh what I’ve learned before I get on a bike. I feel like doing the running man Go B Go B!!! aaaw get it girl. WZ, here I come babe, ok I’m moving in slow motion but I’ll be there soon. *LOL* and thanks Z for your advice. I called the kawa store yesterday and he said that no dealer in town has any 2008 or 2009 250r and that they have to put an order in for the 2009 and if i want one that I need to come in, pick my color, and deposit 100 bucks. I want a red one. Should I wait until the shipment comes before I do anything? Should I consider new or used? I really like the 08-09 a lot. I haven’t sat on a bike since the 2004 class so I don’t remember much. I looked on ebay and craigslist and the used 08’s are running about 3300-3600. And the 09’s are 4k. So what should I consider when the time comes? Do you think the prices will go down a little in the winter time?
September 27, 2008 at 3:08 pm #12859WeaponZeroParticipantCongratulations on passing! Now you need to post in the thread I started in the General category that nobody else has responded to yet so I don’t feel alone!
I’ve heard of some people paying as much as $6k out the door for a new ninja which is insane. I’d say that, brand new, you can probably expect to pay between $4k-$5k, but thats just a guess. If you can get a used one for under $4k, go for it! The dealer markup on them right now is HUGE!
And don’t worry I’ll wait up for you I don’t want you to punch me in the throat while you say “Who’s your momma?”
At least, I don’t think so..
September 29, 2008 at 2:29 pm #12945AndrewParticipantYou need to ask those dealers the out the door prices on the new Ninjas. They tend to add on setup and freight charges that can vary depending on where you live. I bought a used Ninja but a new one was an extra $700 on top of MSRP for tax, tags, title, freight and setup. I do remember reading that in CA dealers were adding on a lot more than that due to the high demand. Thats helped to push me into a used bike. Now I have it I’m glad I did. I don’t feel as a anxious riding as I might with a brand new shiny bike.
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