New/Used Bike. Now What?...lol

[jmillheiser]

So where are you from?

[Volusia800]

So where are you from?

Hey,

I am in Houston, Texas unfortunately. I am thinking of relocating in the very near future however. Not out of Texas though. Just some town on the outskirts of Houston.

I also talked with my dad late last night. We are going to get the insurance today so I can get the bike out of his garage and over to my place. If all goes well... today will be the day I get to take her out on her maiden voyage. There is a huge parking lot just across the way that I will be able to practice the slow moving figure 8. I failed this part of my test at school. I put my foot down twice. Every other part of the test including the written part I did pretty damn good.

I'm excited, over the moon, somewhat nervous, and a tad bit scared...lol. Again, I could go on forever. I will stop here however. Thanks again you all. I will let you all know about my first ride a.s.a.p.. Peace...

PS. Here is a picture of my bike. It's not the best quality picture but you can see her. My mom took it so please bare with me. The saddle bags are not attached. Those are the only accessories I have bought for her so far. Anyway, here she is: http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8827 ... 8009ld.jpg

[Big B]

nice looking bike, congrats on passing and getting all legal and stuff

[Volusia800]

nice looking bike, congrats on passing and getting all legal and stuff

Thank you Big B. Greatly appreciated!

[sharpmagna]

Yeah man thats a nice looking bike! Congrats on passing the course and getting legalized

[Volusia800]

Yeah man thats a nice looking bike! Congrats on passing the course and getting legalized

Thanks sharpmagna! Greatly appreciated.

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Well, I took her out today for her first ride. It was a blast. A moment I will never forget...lol. I took her to a parking lot and rode her for about two hours before I got the balls enough to take her out on the street. I only went about two miles if that and made a u-turn and went home. There was lightning in the distance and I didn't want to get caught in the rain.

I really can't say much more about it. It was everything I expected and more. The bike handled perfect and it was just a great time! That's about it. Thanks again you all for the replies and the comments/advice/help.

Peace out...

[Z (fka Sweet Tooth)]

Welcome to the forum, congrats on the bike...very nice bike! Continue to practice as much as you can

[Wizzard]

Congratulations and welcome to the TMW Forums .
Sometime take the windshield off and see how much lighter and easier to handle the front end is without it .
Just a suggestion . Of course , admittedly , I am against all the tupperware
It is definitely a nice looking bike which should keep you pleased for a long time .
Regards, Wizzard

[bok]

welcome. nice bike. congratz

don't forget to go to that parking lot every once in a while and practice your low speed stuff.

[Volusia800]

Welcome to the forum, congrats on the bike...very nice bike! Continue to practice as much as you can

Congratulations and welcome to the TMW Forums .
Sometime take the windshield off and see how much lighter and easier to handle the front end is without it .
Just a suggestion . Of course , admittedly , I am against all the tupperware
It is definitely a nice looking bike which should keep you pleased for a long time .
Regards, Wizzard

welcome. nice bike. congratz

don't forget to go to that parking lot every once in a while and practice your low speed stuff.

Thank you Sweet Tooth, Wizzard, and bok! I really appreciate the comments/advice a lot. Seriously, thanks!

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Well, not much to report really. Spent a few hours in the parking lot practicing figure 8's with her. Maybe in another day or so, I will be ready for the maiden voyage. I'm starting to really trust the bike and I'm getting kind-of bored with the parking lot...lol. I'll be back to let you all know how it goes when I get back.

Thanks again you all for everything. Peace out...