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Posted: **Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:25 pm**

Just signed the papers tonight on my first bike. 2002 Honda Shadow 750 with 4400 miles on it. It has a few scratches, looks like it fell over on one side. I pick it up on Friday! Consequently, I also start my motorcycle safety class Friday! I am so totally excited!!!!

Posted: **Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:45 pm**

Congratz! Very nice bike, I know if I had it I would practice alot of slow turns, maybe some figure 8's in the parking lot until you get use to the weight. I hope you enjoy it!

Posted: **Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:25 pm**

Cool bike - get geared up and ace your class.

Posted: **Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:15 pm**

Congrats. Hope you enjoy it.

Posted: **Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:22 pm**

Couple quick tips:

Keep your chin up - I had soooo much trouble with this
Smile - you're having a blast!

Posted: **Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:01 am**

Have a great time in class - you'll learn a lot and feel pretty confident when practicing on your very cool new bike. Congratulations!!

Cheers,
Loonette

Posted: **Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:30 am**

hey jd, i'm thinking of purchasing a honda shadow as well. how much did you pay for yours?

Posted: **Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:02 am**

The dealer was asking $3900 for it. I got it for 3500

Posted: **Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:18 am**

wow, nice! that gives me hope that i will be able to save up enough money to get a decent bike next summer! have fun with it!

Posted: **Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:18 pm**

Most of the mid-90s shadow 600's around here were priced at about 3500.

So 3500 for a newer 750 is a pretty good deal.

And a bike that's been dropped but not crashed is a good first bike. Take all the pressure off you and most of the anger out of when you drop it for the first time.

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Just bought my first bike!

Just bought my first bike!