congrats.
I agree with the others, take a class. If you cant afford the good one, at least take something. If you are worried about what your buddys will say then dont tell them.
I took a class and worth every penny! Don't tell my M/C buds, I'll never live it down. Between you and I (and a million others) I can out ride every one of those "tuff guys".
congratulations man do you still have that big grin plastered all over your face like the cat that just ate the canary still get mine every time I climb aboard nice bikes