Never got to third gear - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

larryst · 09-23-2005, 07:43 PM

I just bought a C50T today. I decided after reading these posts. I have not ridden in 30 years and the rust was thick. Me nor the bike may not survive this. Just wanted you all to know "you talked me into this"

Larry
New Old Guy

rappidrabbit · 09-23-2005, 08:06 PM

stp1971 · 09-23-2005, 08:15 PM

Talked you into buying the bike????? Or do you mean we talked you into taking a refresher course, getting riding gear, getting a good helmet, getting the book "Proficient Motorcycling" by Hough, getting the "Ride like a Pro III" video, getting all the practice you can in subdivisions, parking lots, back roads, etc.?????

Oh,,, no problem!!!!! Welcome to the forum!!!!! Glad to have you here!!!

Catherine · 09-23-2005, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

getting all the practice you can in subdivisions, parking lots, back roads, etc.?????

Oh,,, no problem!!!!! Welcome to the forum!!!!! Glad to have you here!!!

This makes me laugh, it is so true- my neighbor cam over and said a couple weeks ago, i see you've been practiving on your bike, wanted to let you know we've told Dave(their 15 year old) he can practive driving at the same time, cause 2 kids with learners permits might be too much on the road - lol- I havent ever been around the block so many times as i was in the last month- i can ride the backroads with hubby tho, that is fun!

Catherine

larryst · 09-23-2005, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the reccomendations,,,,and the welcome. I have done 2 of the 6 and will do the others soon

ChicsterMG · 09-23-2005, 08:59 PM

Welcome. Take your time and be safe.
You're not a young buck anymore, but it is never too late.

blackie1491 · 09-23-2005, 10:46 PM

Welcome.
2 out of 6 does not sound like you have been paying attention.
Uncle Bob will be paying you a visit.
We would like you to stay awhile. Try harder.
RIDE SAFE.

oatmeal · 09-23-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

Talked you into buying the bike????? Or do you mean we talked you into taking a refresher course, getting riding gear, getting a good helmet, getting the book "Proficient Motorcycling" by Hough, getting the "Ride like a Pro III" video, getting all the practice you can in subdivisions, parking lots, back roads, etc.?????

Oh,,, no problem!!!!! Welcome to the forum!!!!! Glad to have you here!!!

I'm a n00b myself. My course is scheduled next month and I have the days off, I devoured "Proficient Motorcycling," I had a helmet before ever logging in (and I'm thinking if I ever consider getting a new one it'll be a full-face helmet). I don't have the other protective equipment yet... but then nor do I have my bike yet.

But "Ride like a Pro III?" I've been paying all kinds of attention on these boards and that's the first I've heard of it.

blackie1491 · 09-23-2005, 10:58 PM

Do not forget gloves. I have never seen so many riders without gloves as I have in the last few weeks.

stp1971 · 09-24-2005, 12:11 AM

Ride Like a Pro III,,, it is by a motorcycle cop in Florida that takes those big Harleys and several other HUGE cruisers and is able to throw them things around cones like the bike is on rails. Lots of trick things but I did practice alot of them and it has helped me to be able to swing my Intruder 1500LC around in the middle of a small two lane road.

If I would have tried something like that when I first got it I would've probably dumped it. It tells you how to maneuver threw tight spots. Turn sharp turns and other procedures.

His website is www.ridelikeapro.com and he has a #1 and a #2,,but just get the #3 becuase it has all the same things as the first two but a few more things as well. I was referred to his website when I first started posting on here and I recommend it. Plus it is just fun to try out the tricks and learn the maneuvers.

Good luck and keep up the learning,, my sig line used to tell it all,, the day you stop learning is the day you die. In other words,, keep an open mind and you will learn something everyday.

zukirob · 09-24-2005, 04:13 PM

From one old guy to another, welcome Larry. I was out of the saddle for 20 years but now the kids are grown, etc. You'll love the C50T Just take it easy and work on your situational awareness and your low speed control first.

oklahoma_mike · 09-24-2005, 04:55 PM

be cool and be safe
or be cool by being safe.

Scourge · 09-24-2005, 05:06 PM

It may take a few months to get reacclimated, but once you do, it is well worth it.

**Clint** · 09-24-2005, 06:34 PM

Good to have you, Larry.

Zuki Dude · 09-24-2005, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine

... I havent ever been around the block so many times as i was in the last month- i can ride the backroads with hubby tho ...

Something about that line brought a smile to my face ...

Oh, and Larry ... who are you kidding? Nobody gets talked into riding; you had it in you the whole time; you just never knew it. You can thank us now.

larryst · 09-24-2005, 10:13 PM

Yeah Dude, You're right! I have had it in my blood since I got my first trike as a toddler.

I'll be taking the course and reading up on some tips from the Pros. I've got some leathers coming and a new helmet. I'm going to zuke me up first, and then the C50T. I'll be trying to keep up with Catherine on the bling!!!

blackie1491 · 09-24-2005, 10:44 PM

Cathrine is the female version of ZD.

tooltrader1975 · 09-25-2005, 05:54 AM

Congrats Larry, your going to love your bike! Where are you in NC?, just north of Durham here.
later
Brad

Zoe Dotes · 09-25-2005, 10:42 PM

Welcome back, Larry.

It was 35 years for me. Got my C50 the beginning of June and haven't lost the big grin yet.

Keep the shiny side up!

oldgeezer · 09-26-2005, 09:51 AM

Larry, just don't fall and break your hip or we'll have to shoot you. Have a nice ride.

09-23-2005, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
larryst Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 C50T Location: North Carolina Posts: 16	Never got to third gear I just bought a C50T today. I decided after reading these posts. I have not ridden in 30 years and the rust was thick. Me nor the bike may not survive this. Just wanted you all to know "you talked me into this" Larry New Old Guy

09-23-2005, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
rappidrabbit TurtleWax Taster Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki C-50....2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 580	__________________ My cat is meaner than yours

09-23-2005, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Talked you into buying the bike????? Or do you mean we talked you into taking a refresher course, getting riding gear, getting a good helmet, getting the book "Proficient Motorcycling" by Hough, getting the "Ride like a Pro III" video, getting all the practice you can in subdivisions, parking lots, back roads, etc.????? Oh,,, no problem!!!!! Welcome to the forum!!!!! Glad to have you here!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-23-2005, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	Welcome. Take your time and be safe. You're not a young buck anymore, but it is never too late. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

09-24-2005, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Ride Like a Pro III,,, it is by a motorcycle cop in Florida that takes those big Harleys and several other HUGE cruisers and is able to throw them things around cones like the bike is on rails. Lots of trick things but I did practice alot of them and it has helped me to be able to swing my Intruder 1500LC around in the middle of a small two lane road. If I would have tried something like that when I first got it I would've probably dumped it. It tells you how to maneuver threw tight spots. Turn sharp turns and other procedures. His website is www.ridelikeapro.com and he has a #1 and a #2,,but just get the #3 becuase it has all the same things as the first two but a few more things as well. I was referred to his website when I first started posting on here and I recommend it. Plus it is just fun to try out the tricks and learn the maneuvers. Good luck and keep up the learning,, my sig line used to tell it all,, the day you stop learning is the day you die. In other words,, keep an open mind and you will learn something everyday. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-23-2005, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
larryst Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 C50T Location: North Carolina Posts: 16	Thanks for the reccomendations,,,,and the welcome. I have done 2 of the 6 and will do the others soon

09-23-2005, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Welcome. 2 out of 6 does not sound like you have been paying attention. Uncle Bob will be paying you a visit. We would like you to stay awhile. Try harder. RIDE SAFE.

09-23-2005, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Do not forget gloves. I have never seen so many riders without gloves as I have in the last few weeks.

09-24-2005, 04:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
zukirob In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 132	From one old guy to another, welcome Larry. I was out of the saddle for 20 years but now the kids are grown, etc. You'll love the C50T Just take it easy and work on your situational awareness and your low speed control first.

09-24-2005, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
oklahoma_mike Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: SV650/GS1200 Bandit Location: Tulsa, OK area Posts: 243	be cool and be safe or be cool by being safe. __________________ You have the Constitutional right, to not have any rights, the government doesn’t what you to have, at any given time! 2005 SV650 Yellow 2001 GS1200 Red

09-24-2005, 05:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	It may take a few months to get reacclimated, but once you do, it is well worth it. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

09-24-2005, 10:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
larryst Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 C50T Location: North Carolina Posts: 16	Yeah Dude, You're right! I have had it in my blood since I got my first trike as a toddler. I'll be taking the course and reading up on some tips from the Pros. I've got some leathers coming and a new helmet. I'm going to zuke me up first, and then the C50T. I'll be trying to keep up with Catherine on the bling!!!

09-24-2005, 10:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Cathrine is the female version of ZD.

09-25-2005, 05:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
tooltrader1975 Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: C90 - Black Location: Timberlake, NC Posts: 39	Congrats Larry, your going to love your bike! Where are you in NC?, just north of Durham here. later Brad __________________ 2005 C90 Black www.redneckguitars.com

09-25-2005, 10:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Zoe Dotes In Training Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited - traded in for '07 C90T Location: Rome, NY Posts: 133	Welcome back, Larry. It was 35 years for me. Got my C50 the beginning of June and haven't lost the big grin yet. Keep the shiny side up! __________________ When all else fails, read the Manufacturer's Handbook!

09-26-2005, 09:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	Larry, just don't fall and break your hip or we'll have to shoot you. Have a nice ride. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

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