[nanderson]

One last question…

The Triumph Thruxton…what does everyone think about that as a beginner motorcycle?

[nanderson]

SantaCruzRider,

As far as my amount of experience, I completely agree that 5 months isn’t that long. If I made it sound like I thought it was a long time then it was poor communication on my part. This is why I made the point that I know *how* to ride but that I’m still a new rider. I definitely realize I still have a lot of learning ahead of me.

As far as *why* I’m looking for another bike…the Enduro-style bike I have right now only tops out at 55mph, that’s the max speed I can go so I can’t go on any type of highway and cruise at that speed. Also, the bike is so light I get blown around very easily. In addition, it’s a pretty cheap bike that vibrates very heavily when I ride it and I’m constantly having to do maintenance work on it to keep it going.

I appreciate the advice. I’m definitely putting some thought into this, which is why I’ve sought the advice of the members of this forum. Thanks.

[nanderson]

Yeah, we have a specific Ducati Monster in mind that’s for sale in my area, it’s older (1999, which makes it pretty cheap as well) but is in very good shape. The Ninja 650’s I’m looking at are used as well…I don’t plan on getting a new bike for a few years, I’ll start out on a used one first.

[nanderson]

As far as the MSF course, I appreciate the advise to take it and I had originally planned on it but the times they have the class available in my area just won’t be feasible for me to attend this year. This is why I’m planning on practicing just techniques for the next several months in fields and parking lots before I ever get on the road. That and I will be getting lessons from much more experienced riders along the way.

eternal05, I think I’m confused as to the sequence of events you describe in downshifting. This can be for either shifting down one gear or coming up to a stop light and needing to go down all the way. Would you mind numbering that for me to make sure I understand you correctly?

To all, in addition to just practicing shifting, what should be practiced next? And are there any books out there that go through proper riding technique(outside of the MSF pamphlets I can download online)?

Thanks again for all the help!

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