Jessica from SC
#11
03-25-2013 | 09:14 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 125
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From: New Hampshire
I was told that as well. I rode the bike around my horse pasture for 2 days getting used to taking off and the clutch 3rd day i said crap miles well hit the road so i did. and 4th which was my 2nd day of riding on the road i did a 150mile trip. you have to get used to the wind from vechiles is my biggest thing i dont like. I also was sign up for the safety course but didnt go after i learn what you would be learning on
The good news is that a Harley won't get pissed at you and try to buck you off; the Harley should be much easier to manage.
#13
03-25-2013 | 09:31 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Beyond Fucital
A Harley doesn't get any smaller. LOL
The MSF coarse is usually taught on Honda 250 Shadows. After you pas the test, take your bike out a little at a time to get the feel of YOUR bike. It's bigger, heavier, and faster.
Take it slow, it'll come, don't rush it. And most importantly, Have fun.
The MSF coarse is usually taught on Honda 250 Shadows. After you pas the test, take your bike out a little at a time to get the feel of YOUR bike. It's bigger, heavier, and faster.
Take it slow, it'll come, don't rush it. And most importantly, Have fun.
#15
03-25-2013 | 09:46 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 500
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From: Springfield Ohio
You made a good choice on the bike and joining the forum. Read lots, ask lots, and ride lots!
I'm in the same boat as you Jessica, I too bought a sportster and have never ridden before. I am signed up for the safety course in a couple of weeks and am both nervous and excited to learn.
Everyone keeps telling me I should start on something smaller, I hope they are wrong.
Everyone keeps telling me I should start on something smaller, I hope they are wrong.
Also give forum member Motorlessons a shout and ask for a copy of his free booklet. He is a Colorado Motor Patrol Instructor and wrote the booklet for us normal folk.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...s-booklet.html
cowgirl, would you recommend anyone climbing on a horse with no training and hitting the barrels? Please consider a course. Even riders with decades of seat time have been surprised at how much they can learn.
Last edited by basselope; 03-25-2013 at 09:53 PM.
#17
03-25-2013 | 09:53 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 171
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From: Iowa
Unfortunately our local dealership does not offer the riders edge 
I am taking the course through the community college.
The closest riders edge is about 40 miles away and I don't think I can make the Thursday and Friday evening sessions after work.
I am taking the course through the community college. The closest riders edge is about 40 miles away and I don't think I can make the Thursday and Friday evening sessions after work.
