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Hi everyone! I'm new to this so be gentle with me .
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#2 Unread post by dean owens »

welcome. most everyone here is gentle... just don't ask if a 600cc race bike is a good beginner bike and you'll do fine here :laughing:
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Be welcome Drousseau1

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Oh ya, we're good here. :D

:welcome5: drousseau1! Tell us about yourself and your bike if you have one yet.

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Hi from Philly..

#6 Unread post by drousseau1 »

Hello everyone and thanks for the warm welcome! I'm just about to start me bike riding lessons next week .... I'm really hyped about getting my permit stamped & purchasing a motorcycle. I've been wanting to do this for a loooooong time! Presently I'm looking at a Yamaha v-star 1100 silverado, my first bike! Any thoughts or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!!
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#7 Unread post by blues2cruise »

If you're big and strong you'll do fine. :)

and welcome to TMW. :)
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#8 Unread post by jstark47 »

blues2cruise wrote:If you're big and strong you'll do fine. :)
639 lb motorcycle - that's hefty for a first bike, though hopefully the center of gravity is pretty low. Be careful with low speed maneuvers at first 'til you get the knack of it - don't apply front brakes at low speeds with the handlebars turned! (you'll learn about this in the lessons...)

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