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This weekend I passed the written exam for my MC permit, so now I can legally ride during daylight hours. Of course that's kind of tough to do, seeing that I don't have any wheels yet!

I'm signed up for the March MSF course and I'm half way through my second reading/studying of "Proficient Motorcycling".

I even found a 1988 Honda CV700 for a little less than 2K (hopefully it will still be there when I'm ready to buy). The plan is to practice, practice, practice on that bike until next winter and then buy the Suzuki M50 I've been drooling over come next spring!

Enough about me...I really wanted to say thanks to ALL for the information that is posted. It has really helped me make some sound decisions and I'm sure it has saved some lives.

When I pick up that old Honda, I'll post a pic of it...but try not to laugh; it's on old beater, but it runs and it will be my baby!

Truly, all of these postings have helped so many people in so many way's;
please keep them going.

See you on the road soon...

congrats

im a newbie myself and also just got my permit.

i also just got insurance for the bike, so i can go out now during daylight, no freeways and no passengers.

im scheduled for the MSF course on Feb 18. after this, i'll get more skills and confidence and also the DL389 form.

Congrats to you, too.

Here in Georgia, I believe passing the MSF course gets you a free pass on the riding portion of the MC test, too.

I guess the DL389 form is a national standard for all states, although not all states will honor the MSF course as a waive on the riding portion of the test.

Either way, I'm excited about being on the road soon...I've waited long enough.

Here in Georgia, I believe passing the MSF course gets you a free pass on the riding portion of the MC test, too.

It does here in Texas. I think it's a nation wide deal? Maybe not.


Congratulations though. You're at the same stage I am. Saving up for a cycle and can't wait til you can lay down some money on one.

Dash Riproc wrote:I even found a 1988 Honda CV700 for a little less than 2K (hopefully it will still be there when I'm ready to buy).

Congrats on passing the test. You're well on your way.

BTW - What kind of bike is the CV700? I don't think I've ever heard of that particular model.

flynrider wrote:BTW - What kind of bike is the CV700? I don't think I've ever heard of that particular model.

I searched the web and found a CV700, apparently, it's a trike....

Damn I think I'll struggle to get the front wheel up on that one.

OK, OK, OK...How about a CB700?

Actually, on that big, yellow thing I will still be in the wind...it's not technically a cage, is it?

Your right, sapaul, getting the front wheel up is going to be a challenge! And I won't have to do a lifesaver when merging on to the superslab...

STILL, what ever it is, I will be riding it soon...

Dash Riproc wrote: OK, OK, OK...How about a CB700?

Ahh! The Nighthawk. Good choice. With the shaft drive and hydralic lifters, that's as close to a maintenance-free bike as you can get.

You might want to double check the year, though. The CB700 was produced from '84-'86.