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    Finally rode the 550!

    I have been meaning to post about my first riding lesson...

    I'm not as good a story teller as TCK so this will be short and to the point, perhaps he will add some comments later.

    A week ago we took the 550 down to the church parking lot at the end of our block so I could get some practicing in before I take the MSF class (hopefully in August... Before my temps expire. )

    Sometimes I can actually get the bike to go without stalling it 38 times first. Sometimes I can actually drive it in a straight line. Sometimes I can manage to NOT wobble while trying to get my feet up on the pegs.

    Mostly, I smack my shins on the foot pegs and get large bruises.

    Needless to say, I will need a lot more practice and I know the MSF class will do a lot of good.

    I ended up with one good pass out of the day. Smooth take off, straight line, used both brakes to stop without making the front end dive and scare the crap out of me. lol

    Here are a couple pics TCK took:





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    Must have gotten those pix when Rob and I were out chasing grub.

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      #3
      Originally posted by kinnet View Post

      I ended up with one good pass out of the day. Smooth take off, straight line, used both brakes to stop without making the front end dive and scare the crap out of me.
      Excellent!!!
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        #4
        First Ride

        Rose - Way to go!
        We all started that way (we just forget to remeber telling about that part!)
        Scott
        1982 GS1000S #1 bought in 84, #2 gone, #3 in hibernation
        1983 GS1100ES #1 (bought in 03, July 09 BOM, 65k traded in 17), #2 New daily rider, #3 in hibernation
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          #5
          Wow awesome, I didn't know you were new to riding! Feels great, doesn't it?
          "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

          -Denis D'shaker

          79 GS750N

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            #6
            Originally posted by Allie View Post
            Wow awesome, I didn't know you were new to riding! Feels great, doesn't it?
            +1. I thought you always rode just let TCK do all the driving when together.

            Good luck in your class.
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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              #7
              Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
              +1. I thought you always rode just let TCK do all the driving when together.

              Good luck in your class.
              Thanks! I'll take all the luck I can get!

              This reminds me of when TCK was in a band... I was always at all the shows helping carrying drums, amp, cabinets, and etc. There were so many people that thought I was in a band, but, the only guitar I play has colored buttons on it.

              I'm hoping that someday I can show up at a rally on my own bike. It's going to take some time.

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                #8
                Way to go Rose!
                -1978 Suzuki GS1000EC
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                  #9
                  Congratulations Rose! Hang in there. It DOES get easier. heheh

                  Earl
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                    #10
                    You go girl!
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by earlfor View Post
                      Congratulations Rose! Hang in there. It DOES get easier. heheh

                      Earl
                      It certainly does! That somehow just brought back the first time I was ever taught - I was so terrified it took me about five minutes to let the clutch lever out - hey they to do it gradually so they got gradual! Everyone started looking at watches they didn't have as if they had appointments... It's like falling off a log now.
                      "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

                      -Denis D'shaker

                      79 GS750N

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                        #12
                        Look out Valentino Rossi . The Rose cometh .

                        I to thought you were more experienced .

                        You'll have the knee down before you know it .

                        Cheers , Simon .
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                          #13
                          Very good! I'm very happy for you...
                          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                            #14
                            Excellent!!! Keep at it Rose, each time on will be better than the last.

                            TCK will be chasing you down the road in no time...
                            '85 GS550L - SOLD
                            '85 GS550E - SOLD
                            '82 GS650GL - SOLD
                            '81 GS750L - SOLD
                            '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
                            '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
                            '82 GS1100G - SOLD
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