New Rider Basics 101

THANK YOU!

Well that settles it... I did just about everything WRONG!

68 years young here and haven't been on a motorcycle in at least 3 decades so what did I go and do? Got hold of a 2009 BMW F800GS that's what!

I did do a few things right though, I got the bike completely gone over, purchased good gear, and did time with a certified instructor. I'm also spending a LOT of time in a local parking lot. Turns out the beemer is a helluva lot more nimble than I originally thought. Participated in a motorcycle gymkhana last weekend, I certainly wasn't the fastest through the course but no cones were harmed on my run through!

Riding in San Francisco traffic has certainly been an education and the hills! Glad I practiced a LOT before I hit the streets!

At my age, ego certainly isn't a major factor in my riding style, I'm more interested in riding safely, smoothly and getting home in one piece!

I'm also sensible enough to know there's still a whole helluva lot I don't know so continuing education will always be a part of my riding.
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