Hello from Kansas.

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Red 04 Ducati · Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:29 pm

Hi. I just bought a new Ducati Monster.

I have never ridden a bike before and bought this to start riding. I have one quick question for getting my M licence particularly in Kansas. Would it be easier to take a course 2 weeks from now for 3 days and I can just go to the DMV and get my licence or should I practice on my bike and just take the tests at the DMV? Any imput would be appreciated. Thanks.

Wizzard · #2 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:21 am

Hello from Cali and Welcome .
I strongly recommend that you take the course . You will not only learn a great deal of what you Need to know . You may just last a little longer that way .
Kind regards, Wizzard

BudmanTom · #3 Unread post by **BudmanTom** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:08 am

Agreed!

Red 04 Ducati · Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:10 am

Thanks for the imput! I will be practicing in parking lots how to ride but am also going to take the class! See you on the roads!

Red 04 Ducati · Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:08 pm

I have never ridden a motorcycle. Ever. I have been driving a stick shift car for about 4 years. I just went in front of my house and started and stopped and just got the feel for the clutch. Easy. I could start, go a mile an hour and stop and then repeat. Easy. I then tried to get up to speed to let the clutch out all the way. Stalled a couple of times. Never really got up to speed to let the clutch out all they way. Ok here is the question for everybody... Remember when you learned to drive motorcycle. Did you have these troubles? How long did it take for you to start, get up to speed and break comfortably?

Thanks in advance.

R4D

BudmanTom · #6 Unread post by **BudmanTom** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:48 pm

How big is this Ducati?

Tom

Red 04 Ducati · Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:56 pm

618cc. 63 hp. 5.7 kgm Torque.

Kind of a big bike to start off on.

Wizzard · #8 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:30 pm

First off , quit riding your clutch .
Take the course .
Be patient .
Grey haired bikers don't get that way by pure luck , ya know .
Regards, Wizzard

Toyuzu · #9 Unread post by **Toyuzu** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:34 pm

I agree with the Wizzard. You should listen to him. He's one-o-those "grey-haired" bikers he's referring to.

That duc is way too nice to risk dropping it. I know it's tempting to ride it now, but believe me - you'll be far less likely to drop it if you wait until after you've taken the class.

Harpice · #10 Unread post by **Harpice** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:08 pm

Hello from Harpice:
I agree, with the guys above. If you have the time and the money take the class. I started a month and and a half ago on a 1980 Honda cb-750 Custom. It's an older bike and took some chances. I have spent many a night fixing it from the previous owner, but if I could, would take the class, Daughters getting braces has hindered that. I am now riding at very short distances but only with experienced bikers at my side.
Still have lot's to learn. I think my one friend said it best. You and the bike have to become one.

I spent many nights going up and down the drive, but riding is very differant, people not looking for you and such.

Hope this helps
Harp