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Those are some of the thoughts my husband and I had. I really like the Rebel, but I'm not stuck on it. I also like the look of the Nighthawk, the Marauder and the Virago. I have to go check them out first at some dealerships and sit on them to see what I like best before we really seriously start ...

I think my problem with the pylons was more related to throttle control - as soon as I attemped to give it a little bit of gas in the turn, I'd give it too much and then my bike would take off WAY faster than I intended.

Now that I seem to be getting that issue under better control, I'm hoping to ...

Coyote, I'm not starting on the Softail. That's my husband's bike and the one that I have ridden on as a passenger. No way that I could tackle that anytime soon, if at all. It's about 1500 cc. In my training, I'm using a Honda Rebel and a 250 is about as powerful as I can take for now.

Wizzard, you ...

Yes, despite my anxiety/nervousness, I'm extremely excited about learning to ride and conquering this challenge! So that IS a good thing. It seems like the only thing I have thought about all week, even in my dreams, is motorcycles. I keep visualizing the process of operating the bike - finding the ...

As I was typing my response, "Sweet Tooth" and "Earwig" also responded and I wanted to thank you both as well. All your comments are REALLY helping me feel more self-assured about getting back out there.

My husband and I have actually started looking for a small, cheap, used bike for me to practise ...

Thanks, guys! That makes me feel so much better.

David, I'm way past the point in the class where we lift both feet off the ground and, yes, you're right, it was somewhat scary but a very cool feeling when I realized that I was actually driving a motorcycle, despite the relatively low speed.

When ...

Thanks for the replies. Yes, we did cover the whole "friction zone" thing and I pretty much have the hang of starting and stopping smoothly (at least in a parking lot), although I'm still struggling somewhat with throttle control and tight turns (kept knocking over the pylons). I left off at the ...

Hi, there! I'm new to this forum and new to the world of motorcycles – well, new to driving them. My husband and I own a 2004 Harley Softail, but I have only been a passenger until now.

I am currently taking a motorcycle course, but am having some problems with my confidence. My problem is, that ...