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m1a1dvr wrote:Yeah you guys are right. It was a noobie mistake. I have found out that I did not fill the tank enough. I only got 120 miles on that tank. If I remember right I am up to 150 right now on this tank.

Aside from your fuel issue, how do you like your GS500f??
I'm gonna test ride one tomorrow.

Thanks for the responses. Current owner only put 365 miles on it. Never dropped. Sounds ok,. vibration at idle. normal. powerful brakes. Erik sure made his bikes solid. quick to turn. quick on initial start & quick to stop. Owner claims top spd of 95-100.. find hard to believe. Yes, asking too much ...

A used Buell Blast, sgl cyl 492cc (I believe). Have rode it and it seems spunkier than I thought it would be. 04 mdl. Wants 4K. I'll probably offer 10% off that figure. Good brakes, faster than I though a thumper would run. Faster than a buddies older suzuki 650. I didn't push it but you could feel ...

The following is a quote from March 2006 Cycleworld: Sorry I couldn't get the pic of the bike in..
Joe

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From the minds of the manufacturers straight to the buyers?
Calvin Kim

Debuting at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, the Victory Vision 800 gave motorcyclists a small glimpse ...

SliderO3, I wish I was a 'young 50 year old' starting out riding but I'm not.
I'm into my 60's,,
I've choosen a K-Vulcan-500cc to start 'all over again' after my MSF course.
Not planning on any 'two up' for at least a year's riding is under my belt.

'Sorry Ma, Pa's gone riding again, in empty ...

I'm brand new too. I've taken the MSF/BRC class.
I've looked at many bikes & have decided to go with used like many of the pro's on this forum suggest. It is a 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 500cc. It seems to be in great shape. I'm buying it from a Kawa dealer. It has 8900 mi's on it. I decided on this bike ...

Nice going!! On Sundays I love to ride past the same DMV location where I took my MSF course. Just watching all the other newbies taking their test on the range brings back all the great feelings I had when I passed.

Enjoy your rides!!

Cheers,
Loonette




Thanks for your encouragement ...

Just finished taking the msf brc course this fathers day weekend and I PASSED. I would recommend the msf brc course to anyone who wants to learn to ride that they take the msf brc first. i learned a lot.



congrats! Like somebody above said, it is just a license to learn!
I passed mine today.

Psycluded wrote:Have fun, bro!

Remember, shiny side up, rubber side down!

Oh, OK.. I did put a roller skate on the top of my helmet???? Guess I won't be needing it ??!!! lol!

thanks!

I never took a "kickstart" program, but to me the MSF BRC was awesome! I just finished last week.

You'll have a great time and learn a lot!

Take some advice: if you bought new boots in anticipation of learning to ride, you'll probably be better off if you have a pair that you alread have broken ...