Hi everybody,
It's been 25 years, but it looks like I'll be on a bike again fairly soon. The transportation crunch has caught up with my family (teen-aged drivers and so many cars to go around). SWMBO has somewhat begrudgingly relented on her motorcycle moratorium since we moved to CA.
All this adds up to Mark getting a bike again. Since it's been awhile, I am registering to take the MSF class and get my license upgraded before I start looking for my bike. I already have a pretty good idea what I want based on my previous experience and what I've read here. Still, I want to test ride a few bikes before I pull the trigger.
Thanks for all the great info.
Mark
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MarkB
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Re: SoCal Noob
Update: I just registered for the class. Geez, I'm a little giddy about this!
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Re: SoCal Noob
Relax and enjoy it.
Love to hear about your class when you take it.
Love to hear about your class when you take it.
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Re: SoCal Noob
I had a 20yr break from riding until I got back in the saddle 3yrs ago. I also took some lessons as roads are busier & bikes generally more powerful. I hadn't even had an electric start button before!
Wish I hadn't spent so long thinking about it.
Enjoy
MOG
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Re: SoCal Noob
Welcome! 
Best of luck with your MSF course and I look forward to seeing you around here!
Best of luck with your MSF course and I look forward to seeing you around here!
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Hi and Welcome
Have fun picking a bike and in the class and of course have fun and be safe on whatever bike you get.
Have fun picking a bike and in the class and of course have fun and be safe on whatever bike you get.
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Thanks, everybody. I think I will do a full report on my class experience. It's coming up in two weeks.
Mark
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Welcome! Looking forward to your report, and information on the bike you decide to get.
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Mark you inspired me. I haven't ridden in 25+ years either so i signed up for a course in late july.
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Cool deal!kennyp46 wrote:Mark you inspired me. I haven't ridden in 25+ years either so i signed up for a course in late july.
Here's the link to my MSF class report
Mark