Went out riding for the first time and loved it!!

Went out riding for the first time and loved it!!

by Stacy
(New York, NY)

I finally went riding for the first time yesterday and I absolutely loved it!! Granted I still need work...I need to improve my shifting ( both upshifting and downshifting) and I need to work on my turns making them a little tighter and some braking as well but I did 80 miles yesterday. I went all around my neighborhood and then on the highway (going pretty fast I must say) I just love it. I dont think im ready to go out in heavy traffic yet. I went out very late last night with hardly any cars on the road. It is such a thrill. I hadnt been riding since I passed my MSF course 3 months ago. I cant wait to get better and better!!

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Went out riding for the first time and loved it!!

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Sep 07, 2011

Congrats!
by: Laura

Being smooth at shifting, braking, accelerating, and knowing when to turn through a corner will all come with lots of hours on your bike! Congratulations on your first ride in the "real" world - here's to many more! :)

Sep 06, 2011

Loved riding!!
by: Stacy

I absolutely love my bike. Its perfect for me and has just enough power. I rode it of course only once so far but I plan on going out more this week and practicing!! Like I said my BF has been hard on me but thats because he is worried for my safety and wants to make sure I will be ok. He doesnt plan on telling me im a "good" rider until I actually get there and Im "good" all the way around. Yea I can turn good and go fast but Im having issues shifting and braking just slightly. I need better coordination and more experience to get use to it. But I figure the more practice I get, the better I will be.

Sep 04, 2011

nice
by: Robin

dang. i want a monster. how's that for a first bike?

Sep 04, 2011

thank you!!!
by: stacy

Thank you all for your comments. Cheeing gum definitely help!!! Plus i went out with my bf. He was extra hard on me because he is of course concerned with my safety. I love it!!!! I also love my bike. I have a ducati monster 620.

Sep 04, 2011

Congrats!
by: sassy2731

Hooray! Your doing it! You will continue to get better and better with time and practice. Keep up the good work! :-)

Sep 04, 2011

Way to go!
by: Joan

Stacy, you did a fantastic job! Riding 80 miles on your first time out and in the dark is very impressive! My longest trip so far has been 87 miles and I've been riding a few months more than you...you are an inspiration! With practice and more riding time, you will get the shifting and turning conquered. Keep up the good work! Joan

Sep 04, 2011

Practice
by: Dawn

Congrats on getting out there! It's great that you did and even better that you love it! The more you get out there, the better you will be so enjoy getting better!

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