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Jonger · 03-24-2006, 09:11 PM

I would like to say hello to everyone here as I join the biking fray. I just bought a new 2006 M50 Black. Everyone here will probably think I'm nutz for going new off the bat.

I'm going to take a written test and get my temp permit. My plan is to ride with my cousin and there other people I know for a month and that take a skills test with a licensed tester. I have allot of experience riding dirt bikes, quads and other recreation vehicles. I know not taking a MSF class will be shuned here... I might take one if I don't feel comfortable when entering traffic.

I took it out and rode it around today on the back rural roads where its stored. I loved it and feel very comfortable on it. Monday is the day I take the written test for the temp permit.

blackie1491 · 03-24-2006, 10:25 PM

MSF is highly recommended.
Dirt biking gives you exp. riding and handling your bike, not the street smarts that are also needed.

Learning your friends bad habits is also a no no.

It is a matter of what value you place on your life.
Having an open mind enhances the learning experience.

Search the threads here, I think you will find most feel the same in this regard.

dragbar · 03-24-2006, 10:26 PM

Welcome..and nice choice on rides. Ton of M50 info here for you to pour through once the customizing bug hits you.

RampageRider · 03-24-2006, 10:34 PM

Welcome aboard the forum and listen to the advice around here, there are some good gems to be found.

Jonger · 03-24-2006, 11:39 PM

I'll probably take an experienced MSF class after I get the perm license. I'll tread lightly till that happens.

MagnumForce · 03-24-2006, 11:47 PM

Most states, if not all, will grant you a permanant license upon successful completion of the MSF course and in the process, actually teach you the fundamentals of street riding. With your extensive dirt riding experience, the experienced course may be a better bet for you. It's only one day long and more time spent on the bike (your bike).

Jonger · 03-24-2006, 11:48 PM

The problem is that with my schedual it will be hard to swing the 3 day class.

DS06C50T · 03-25-2006, 03:08 AM

Welcome aboard the forum and welcome to the cruiser family! I'm on your side here, as I bought a new bike as my first cruiser, too. No regrets, not a single one.

I did, however, take the MSF course. Best $200 I spent toward the bike yet, by far. But, I did not have the riding experience that you have. I am a first-time rider (5-months new now) and I learned on the side streets using a freind's Honda 100cc thrasher motobike.

I think you'll be fine... but if you absolutely can't get the MSF into your schedule, at least try to pick up the "motorcycling bible" called "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. Spend the $25-$30 and read it like your life depends on it. GOOD stuff to study, know, practice and have available to re-read and/or pass-on to a friend or acquaintance who is into riding.

Congrats on the new bike and welcome again to the forum and the cruiser famdamily!

Best,
Daryl

Jonger · 03-25-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DS06C50T

Welcome aboard the forum and welcome to the cruiser family! I'm on your side here, as I bought a new bike as my first cruiser, too. No regrets, not a single one.

I did, however, take the MSF course. Best $200 I spent toward the bike yet, by far. But, I did not have the riding experience that you have. I am a first-time rider (5-months new now) and I learned on the side streets using a freind's Honda 100cc thrasher motobike.

I think you'll be fine... but if you absolutely can't get the MSF into your schedule, at least try to pick up the "motorcycling bible" called "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. Spend the $25-$30 and read it like your life depends on it. GOOD stuff to study, know, practice and have available to re-read and/or pass-on to a friend or acquaintance who is into riding.

Congrats on the new bike and welcome again to the forum and the cruiser famdamily!

Best,
Daryl

I just ordered it from Amazon and its on the way... thanks for the advice.

Nanuk · 03-25-2006, 10:01 AM

I bought my wife a new bike 2 years ago, and again this month LOL, and last year I got a new one. I have been riding for 30 years and it was my first new bike. EVER. I also took the MSF course with my wife last year. Even after riding so many years I learned things. Congrats on the new bike.

jackM50black · 03-25-2006, 11:52 PM

My first bike, bought one year ago, was a M50 black......I guess that makes us brothers right? I'm the one who got the good looks but not the brains.

anyway, The M50 has been great, and anyone who buys a C50 or M50 will find they have an excellent mid-size cruiser that is very forgiving for a newbie rider.

Wait a minute, maybe you did'nt get the brains from mom and dad, becauise you are'nt aking the MSF course...sorry bro... but that is definitely a non-starter. I took the course here in Oregon, was lucky enough to pass, and I definitely needed it. There was absolutely no way I could have ridden a motorcycle without it. Please... just sign up for the course right away... the cost is irrelevant. signed, your bro Jack.

MYC50T · 03-28-2006, 08:59 AM

Definately take the Advanced Course!

03-24-2006, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonger In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Novi, mi Posts: 115	New Biker here I would like to say hello to everyone here as I join the biking fray. I just bought a new 2006 M50 Black. Everyone here will probably think I'm nutz for going new off the bat. I'm going to take a written test and get my temp permit. My plan is to ride with my cousin and there other people I know for a month and that take a skills test with a licensed tester. I have allot of experience riding dirt bikes, quads and other recreation vehicles. I know not taking a MSF class will be shuned here... I might take one if I don't feel comfortable when entering traffic. I took it out and rode it around today on the back rural roads where its stored. I loved it and feel very comfortable on it. Monday is the day I take the written test for the temp permit.

03-24-2006, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	Welcome..and nice choice on rides. Ton of M50 info here for you to pour through once the customizing bug hits you. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

03-24-2006, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Welcome aboard the forum and listen to the advice around here, there are some good gems to be found. __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

03-24-2006, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Most states, if not all, will grant you a permanant license upon successful completion of the MSF course and in the process, actually teach you the fundamentals of street riding. With your extensive dirt riding experience, the experienced course may be a better bet for you. It's only one day long and more time spent on the bike (your bike). __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

03-25-2006, 03:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	Welcome aboard the forum and welcome to the cruiser family! I'm on your side here, as I bought a new bike as my first cruiser, too. No regrets, not a single one. I did, however, take the MSF course. Best $200 I spent toward the bike yet, by far. But, I did not have the riding experience that you have. I am a first-time rider (5-months new now) and I learned on the side streets using a freind's Honda 100cc thrasher motobike. I think you'll be fine... but if you absolutely can't get the MSF into your schedule, at least try to pick up the "motorcycling bible" called "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. Spend the $25-$30 and read it like your life depends on it. GOOD stuff to study, know, practice and have available to re-read and/or pass-on to a friend or acquaintance who is into riding. Congrats on the new bike and welcome again to the forum and the cruiser famdamily! Best, Daryl __________________ Daryl '06 C50T... full-time hard-bagger and true dual exhaust http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...r=DESC&start=0 Last edited by DS06C50T; 03-25-2006 at 03:10 AM.

03-24-2006, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	MSF is highly recommended. Dirt biking gives you exp. riding and handling your bike, not the street smarts that are also needed. Learning your friends bad habits is also a no no. It is a matter of what value you place on your life. Having an open mind enhances the learning experience. Search the threads here, I think you will find most feel the same in this regard.

03-24-2006, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jonger In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Novi, mi Posts: 115	I'll probably take an experienced MSF class after I get the perm license. I'll tread lightly till that happens.

03-24-2006, 11:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jonger In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Novi, mi Posts: 115	The problem is that with my schedual it will be hard to swing the 3 day class.

03-25-2006, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nanuk Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M-95 Location: North Dakota, USA Posts: 59	I bought my wife a new bike 2 years ago, and again this month LOL, and last year I got a new one. I have been riding for 30 years and it was my first new bike. EVER. I also took the MSF course with my wife last year. Even after riding so many years I learned things. Congrats on the new bike. __________________ I am not fat.... I am big boned....

03-25-2006, 11:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
jackM50black Looking for trouble Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 258	My first bike, bought one year ago, was a M50 black......I guess that makes us brothers right? I'm the one who got the good looks but not the brains. anyway, The M50 has been great, and anyone who buys a C50 or M50 will find they have an excellent mid-size cruiser that is very forgiving for a newbie rider. Wait a minute, maybe you did'nt get the brains from mom and dad, becauise you are'nt aking the MSF course...sorry bro... but that is definitely a non-starter. I took the course here in Oregon, was lucky enough to pass, and I definitely needed it. There was absolutely no way I could have ridden a motorcycle without it. Please... just sign up for the course right away... the cost is irrelevant. signed, your bro Jack. __________________ This message brought to you by the workers at People's Tractor Factory No.5.

03-28-2006, 08:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
MYC50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: SE Minnesota Posts: 291	Definately take the Advanced Course! __________________ "THE KEY TO RIDING SAFELY IS HUMILITY, WITHOUT HUMILITY YOU HAVEN'T A CHANCE IN HELL"

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