[sleeper_red]

HI guys,
I'm 39 yrs old and I took the MSF class last August in Hagerstown, Md. I've NEVER ridden a bike in my life but I always loved sportbikes. I always watch MOTOGP, ISLE OF MAN TT, etc. After the class, I end up being the Top Finisher. I couldn't believe it myself because I tried not to watch other people during the riding part of the test. My wife was even with me that last day to watch me. I love her and this is why. She's always been very supportive of me. Here's the best part. When I got my first bike (a used '01 R1) she was the one who went to MVA to get the tag so I can ride the next day (my dayoff). You know what? I NEVER really had any problem with my bike. I got up at 4:40 that morning because I was so anxious to ride it. I rode it around the block for about 10 minutes to get used to it. At 5:00am, I was on I270 heading towards Washington DC. I rode for over 100 miles that morning. Could have been more if I didn't have a doctor's appointment. to this day, I have ridden it for over 4,000 miles with no problem. I ride at night, I rode it a couple of days ago when it was really windy, I guess I just absolutely LOVE riding. This is a dream come true for me. Now I know what it's like when they say "there's nothing like it". I love your world. Question, how do you upload a photo in this section? I'd like to show you guys my ride. thanks.

 

[DLIT]

Sweet! Glad you like it. Be careful at night though. Don't overshoot your headlight. Pics?

The long way-Go to gallery and hit "upload photos". The photos you upload will go in the boxes and hit submit. It will take a day or two for the mods to approve it. Once approved you can put insert it in a thread by clicking on the sun and mountain range thingy. it's right under the undo button ^^^ up there. First you have to get the URL from the pic before you do this. Right click on the pic and hit properties. the URL will be about 1/2 way down. Paste it into the URL bar once you hit the insert image button. Bam, you're pic is in the thread.

The short way- When posting just hit manage attachments (scroll down). Hit browse, then search your pictures for the right one (make sure it's the right size). Hit upload and close the window. Your pic will show up at the bottom of the post and you'd have to click on the pic to view the full size image.

 

[Roach954]

Wow you are REALLY close-by to me. As a matter of fact, I'm in Hagerstown about 3-4 days a week. Im just on the other side of the Mason-Dixon, about 20 mins from Hagerstown. Anyways, congratulations on realizing one of your greatest "to-do's". It is a great experience and not one that everybody has the chance to take. Its always great to see some older (not that kind of old) guys taking a liking to sportbikes. Its all too often that you find a group of idiot kids riding, that dont take the time to learn, let alone ride safely.

Anyways, when you are in the screen where you type your message, you can do 2 things. First, if the pics are on your hard drive, just scroll down to 'manage attachments' and add the photos there straight from your drive. If you have them hosted by an online service, click on the icon in the toolbar above the message box that has a mountain inside of it. This is the insert image icon. Then enter the URL of where the picture is located in the box that appears, and click OK. Bada bing bada boom! Lets see that bike!

 

[R1up0n1]

that's aweome! The riding in the DC area on a bike sucks...so be careful. I'm in that area all the time also. lets see some of thos pics of the R1. :nopicsbs:

 

[sleeper_red]

Roach954,
Just want to let you know that I live in Germantown, Md. I went to Hagerstown just to take the class because in Montgomery County, the next availabe class is not until this year. My first long trip will take place in April. Me and my riding buddy, a co-worker, will go to Niagara Falls just to have lunch and come back the same day. We'll take 15N all the way to 90, etc. I've driven that road more than 50 times in my car so I know the way pretty well. I always loved that road. Now, it's time to ride it on my blue and white R1. Will try to upload photo right now. Just got back from riding. It's now 11:09pm. Hopefully, it will be posted soon.

 

[Roach954]

None the less, Germantown isnt too far away even still. I figured that was the case seeing as how the MSF center is here. Anyways, get some pics up!

And DAMN what a ride to Niagara. Ive been many times, and thats no short trip. Takes us about 7-8 hours to get to Niagara, Canada side. I mean maybe 1 way in 1 day, but up AND back in the same day? You got something made of titanium, I'll tell you that much. :cheers:

 

[sleeper_red]

just uploaded 2 photos. hope it works. about the trip, it always takes me 7 hours to get there. will let you guys know how I did after the trip. that's why i've been taking trips on Sundays so I can increase the time gradually. last Sunday, i was in Pa. on a really windy day. longest I've ridden so far is 7 hours in one day and I was fine.

 

[Gas Man]

Sleeper... I approved the pics...

DL, not a day or two to approve... just matters how much we are on and if we remember to do it...

 

[jeeps84]

Sleeper... I approved the pics...

DL, not a day or two to approve... just matters how much we are on and if we remember to do it...

:withstupi and only First 100 members and Supporting members can upload attachments.

 

[fnfalman]

A late comer, huh? Hey, better late than never:welcome: :cheers: :dthumb:

It's a terrible addiction, I tell ya. I feel all flustered inside if I can't go riding, even if I were just to go around the block. My average mileage is around 2,000 miles a month.

 

[Roach954]

:withstupi and only First 100 members and Supporting members can upload attachments.

My fault Red, I didnt know it was only the first 1000 members that have the upload attachment ability. Oh, and nice bike. And if you dont know where to upload your photos, try Photobucket. Automatically resizes images for you too when you upload.

 

[sleeper_red]

fnfalman, I know what you're saying about riding being a terrible addiction. I've ridden out there when it was 26 degrees at 5:30am. I wish I can do atleast 2000 miles or more a month, but I have 2 kids and I have to divide my time between them and my bike. I'm telling you man, THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT. I'm addicted and there's no rehab for it.

 

[ebbs15]

here's your photos.... Great looking bike!

 

[DLIT]

Sleeper... I approved the pics...

DL, not a day or two to approve... just matters how much we are on and if we remember to do it...

Usually 2 for the ones I've uploaded. No biggie.

Sweet ass bike, man. Looks real clean.

 

[sleeper_red]

thanks very much, guys. I really appreciate it. just got home from a 137 mile ride. it's 10:01pm now.

 

[DLIT]

Take those friggin reflecters off. :2cents:

 

[dnyce]

:iagree: sweet bike tho, looks good

 

[DLIT]

:withstupi and only First 100 members and Supporting members can upload attachments.

Maybe once a non 1000 member hits a certain amount of posts, you can give them that privelage. Just a thought.

 

[ebbs15]

:withstupi like 1200 posts!

 

[Gas Man]

Maybe once a non 1000 member hits a certain amount of posts, you can give them that privelage. Just a thought.

That's a idea... I'll bring it up to Shan...