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06-25-2007, 10:37 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Jun 2007
Bike: GS500F
Location: Toronto
Posts: 6
|  New female rider Hi Everyone, I just recently bought my first bike, a 2007 Suzuki GS500F. Having never ridden before i asked for some advice while visiting the 2007 Toronto motorcycle show. This bike was recommended to me by a number of people, considering i'm a new rider and that i'm also a women. So far I have had a blast! I'm out riding when ever i can weather depending. Have not yet ventured out in the rain! I must say the bike handles extremely well, however it does get very heavy when trying to do a fast speed manuver while going slowly! Yes you got it!! Thats how i droped and cristened my bike. Hardly any thing damaged except my ego as i couldn't get the bike up on my own and needed the help of a nice passerby! Other than that i find i am learning new things everyday and my confidence in handling the bike improves with every day! I'm totally addicted and will forever be a biker chick! Thanks, Gina |
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06-26-2007, 01:58 AM
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| Muscle Biker   Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003)
Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536)
Posts: 11,946
| Hi Gina,  Most anyone can ride fast. The sign of a good rider is someone who can maneuver the bike at slow speeds. Read Proficient Motorcycling. Practice. Ride. Practice more. Enjoy.
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06-26-2007, 02:29 AM
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| Kickstand Operator   Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: C50 Boulevard
Location: Australian
Posts: 291
| Hey Gina and welcome. My 23 yo neice has recently started riding and loves it..sometimes even i have trouble keeping up. So welcome to the site...it can answer just about any question you put to it. Has been unendingly helpful for me. Hope you enjoy.
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06-26-2007, 03:51 AM
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| Quiche' King   Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50
Location: McDonough Georgia
Posts: 4,287
| Welcome Gina, My first bike was a GS500 (before the GS500F), I enjoyed many hours riding all over the state. Ride Safe
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06-26-2007, 06:04 PM
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| Antebellum Mod  Joined: Jul 2005
Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650
Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth.
Posts: 10,683
| Welcome, of course being in Canada means it will take you twice as long to get the same amount of riding time in as those of us in the southern part of North America. 
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06-26-2007, 09:01 PM
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| M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award   Joined: Jan 2007
Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850
Location: Washington County, WI
Posts: 6,057
| Welcome aboard. And to use the old "Anamaniacs" line "Helloooooooo Nurse!" But honestly, my first bike was a cb 350. Then to a Yamaha xs 750. Then to a Honda cb 750. The GS500 should be enough bike for you; for awhile anyway. |
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06-27-2007, 10:06 AM
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| Sprocket Pilot   Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 846
| Welcome Gina, nearly all of us have dropped a bike and usually it is the low speed stuff that get you, sounds like parking lot practice time. The way you tell the difference between a rider and a squid is how they handle the twisties and the parking lot. Anyone can twist a throttle. Sounds like you are well on your way to getting the skills needed. ride safe
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06-27-2007, 02:36 PM
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| Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black)
Location: Memphis
Posts: 11,423
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Question: R U hot?  (welcome)
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06-27-2007, 03:33 PM
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| Leaned over, knee down  Joined: Nov 2004
Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom
Location: fort worthless
Posts: 4,678
| welcome!
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06-27-2007, 03:35 PM
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| Throttle Jockey  Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project
Location: Prince George BC
Posts: 3,111
| Chicks on bikes are hot... Whoops! I mean welcome Gina...
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