Ditto, take the MSF course.

 

MSF ASAP

 

MSF course and Ride Like a Pro DVD

 

Those darn seniors!

 

Sounds like he set you up for a good a$$bustin'.

 

I'm in that 40 year class and I don't give advise unless I'm asked. Riding solo I usually just put my left foot down, but that's just me and typically put both feet down when riding two-up. Take the MSF course. When you start thinking about how you look while riding that's when trouble comes. Just be safe, watch those cagers!

 

Guess that 33 yrs riding makes me a Middle Age Rider.. ...been ridin' since 1975.. I always stop with both feet down.. in the fall around here, they put sand on the roadways at intersections sometimes.. have had my foot slip when I put it down coming to a stop.. thats why I always use 2....

 

Hey watch what ya say. Just kidding I have been riding 48 years and would never give you advise unless you asked and then it wouldn't be rules it would be more like conversation. He probably could learn something from you it may be something he knew but forgot. The experienced riders course is great no matter who you are and taking every few years is a good idea. My only advise, and it comes from comment on this thread, is when stopping behind another vehicle is stop far enough back that you can see their tires that will give you enough room for an escape route, that is taught in a cdl class. To be honest with you it sounds like this guy was just trying to impress you. Like someone said take everything with a grain of salt. Ride safe

 

What he said! 42 years, also still learning. I do recommend the Ride Like A Pro dvd. Got it 2 years ago and learned from it! I agree people should not offer unsolicited advice about anything! Enjoy your ride, be careful, have fun! Pay attention, try to learn as much as you can.......ask questions when you want to!

 

Take a MSF (not sure what the "F" stands for, my class was a Motorcycle Safety Course), then refer back to this website for gentle (LOL) reminders. My one bad habit is once at a complete stop and I know the vehicle behind me has stopped, I put the bike in neutral. I know I shouldn't but it is a habit I developed years ago to try and minimize heat and have never stopped. Also, when following behind vehicles, leave yourself a large enough gap to react in case they run over something. ride safe.