LADIES - First ride today-- I'm on my way!

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LADIES - First ride today-- I'm on my way!

#1 Unread post by jct »

So I followed all of the excellent advice that folks offered me and purchased:

1. An Arai Astral-X helmet (fits **great**)-- it was interesting, after trying on at least 10-25 helmets, the minute I tried this one I knew it was a match.

2. A neat Tourmaster textile/mesh jacket from Newenough

3. A pair of Joe Rocker gloves

4. A pair of USA-made Bear Hollow boots (from the "bootgoddess" on ebay) -- lace up with a zipper and instep strap, great vibram sole -- very sturdy and comfortable.

I got picked up my learner's permit at one of the CRAZY Bronx, NY DMVs. My husband warned me it would take 3 hours, but the usually grumpy ladies there got such a kick out out of the fact that the little grey-haired lady wanted a Motorcycle permit that they expedited the process and got me out in an hour (true story).

Early this morning my husband took me out to a huge parking lot and showed me the basics on the Virago (I had never ridden before)-- by the time we were done I could shift into second, do some basic countersteering in turns, and downshift to 1st when I stopped. It took a lot of concentration, but it was really fun. :D

On Thursday-Friday of this week I take my MSF, a little apprehensive, but the session with my husband helped take a little of the nervousness away. I'll let you know how it goes!

Jil

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#2 Unread post by Z (fka Sweet Tooth) »

Congrats on the bike Jil and good luck at the MSF class, im sure you'll just fine. I remember when I took the class back in February, I was a ball of nerves but managed to pull through it just fine. Let us know how it goes!
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#3 Unread post by jct »

Thanks for the good wishes!

The reason my husband took me out was to try to lessen my nervousness, I really didn't want to show up to the course not having a clue in the world! It definitely helped.

Hopefully we'll have something to celebrate Friday night.

Best,

Jil

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#4 Unread post by jacks »

congratulations. You will do fine. Probably top of your class. keep us posted.

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#5 Unread post by MonkeyMaw »

Sounds like you've got all the proper gear and the right attitude. I'm really excited for you. Can't wait to hear how it all goes. Enjoy yourself!
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#6 Unread post by Loonette »

Nice goin'! You're on your way now. Have fun in class, and keep us posted on your progress.

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#7 Unread post by cherokeepati »

Have FUN jct,
as I know you will! I hated when the class was over. Can't wait to hear all the details... :biker:
Also being a little grey haired lady, when women ask you why you would want to do such a thing (riding motorcycles) tell them you do it for all the gals that always wished they had!! :laughing:
Tactically aware and dangerously underestimated!

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#8 Unread post by Shorts »

Have a good time at class jct! :D

Nice of the DMV ladies to get you through :cheers:

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#9 Unread post by MicheleZ »

You are going to love riding :D

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#10 Unread post by KarateChick »

Have fun. Relax and enjoy the class. Good luck.
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