Let me introduce myself...

Hi, I am 25 years old, brand new to the forum and motorcycle riding. I have just bought a new Yamaha YZF600R and absolutely love it. I am still scared to death of this two wheel thing but I am becoming more comfortable from my parking lot practice. I have all of the protective gear already and am taking the MSF course asap. Other than BE CAREFUL, what can you experienced riders fill me in on to insure that I will be as safe as possible and have fun doing it.

:cheers: :welcome: USE YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!! It is a real powerfull bike but if you think about the danger as you learn you will be fine. Do not out ride your ability let it come to you slowlky there is plenty of time to be an idiot. Post pics we love em" an most of all be safe!!!!!!!!!!:dthumb:

:cheers: :welcome: USE YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!! It is a real powerfull bike but if you think about the dasnger as you learn you will be fine. Do not out ride your ability let it come to you slowlky there is plenty of time to be an idiot. Post pics we love em" an most of all be safe!!!!!!!!!!:dthumb: :welcome: :twfrox: :iagree: oh yeah, BE CAREFUL... LOL

:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: well im not as experienced as osme of the other peeps here, but in my time i've noticed you really gotta watch your surroundings. cagers wont look for you, so you gotta look for them. :twfrox: :twfrox: :twfrox:

the cluch is your friend

Go at your own pace if you ride with someone....and let cars pass you if you need to. (I'm a newbie on a bike also and i have to) :welcome: :twfrox:

:welcome: to TWf and remember to keep your macho side under control.

:welcome: Have you taken your MSF Class yet? :dthumb: :welcome:

:welcome: Have you taken your MSF Class yet? :dthumb: :welcome: :iagree: if you havent yet, DO IT. the skills are priceless when its your life in the balance.

One of the most important things you can do is ride your own pace. A lot of newbies bite it trying to keep up with their faster buddies. 2 of my friends did that the other weekend. I feel bad because they were following me. So take it at your own pace. You WILL go down if you try to stay or catch up to 'em. Another thing would be to watch out for cross walks. Those things are slippery. When you ride on surface streets, take it easy around the turns. Grease builds up over time and it sucks for us riders.

Hi, I am 25 years old, brand new to the forum and motorcycle riding. I have just bought a new Yamaha YZF600R and absolutely love it. I am still scared to death of this two wheel thing but I am becoming more comfortable from my parking lot practice. I have all of the protective gear already and am taking the MSF course asap. Other than BE CAREFUL, what can you experienced riders fill me in on to insure that I will be as safe as possible and have fun doing it. Let me THANK YOU for not being one of hte newbie riders who thinks its a good idea to purchase a GIXXER1000 as your first bike.:welcome:

Let me THANK YOU for not being one of hte newbie riders who thinks its a good idea to purchase a GIXXER1000 as your first bike.:welcome: :withstupi i think you will learn to enjoy riding the more you do it. i can honestly say it is the only hobby/ sport i have ever stuck with ( 18 years) and counting.

Thank you all very much for your comments. I will try to gets some pics taken and post them later. I will also reply as to how the MSF class goes when I take it in a week or so...

Have you registered for it yet? There's usually a waiting list.

:welcome:

Sounds like with what you already said and what everybody else said... all the bases are covered...

:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: well im not as experienced as osme of the other peeps here, but in my time i've noticed you really gotta watch your surroundings. cagers wont look for you, so you gotta look for them. :twfrox: :twfrox: :twfrox: :iagree: :welcome: If I'm coming to an intersection, even if I have the right of way, I always approach it like the person is going to pull out and hit me. Don't want to be surprised, so better to be prepaired. The MSF course helps you get more comfortable with the "concept" of riding, so glad your taking that.:luck: