Got it! (2016 Honda CBR500RA)

[wolf39us]

Picked up my new bike yesterday! Couldn't ride it yesterday due to rain and previous plans.

Today was a gorgeous 71F and sunny so I figured this would be a good chance to see what I've got. This would be my very first time on a motorcycle so I was pretty nervous (been riding scooters for awhile though)

Sure enough, first thing that happens is I accidentally put the bike in first without pulling in the clutch LOL. Bike lurched forward, but wasn't anything I couldn't handle. This was the first and last time I caused the bike to stall for today.

Practiced in a parking lot getting a feel for the friction zone. Going through the gears 1, 2, 3. Doing a U-Turn, and doing it again. Retraining my brain also to use the pedal brake and front lever which is different for me as well.

After about 1hr of me messing around, I parked the bike and went home to let my nerves settle. Watched a couple of more safety videos and decided that I needed to get over my nervousness.

Practiced a little more in the parking lot. Shifting is a bit rough for me... Took it on the road and finally started to get the hang of it!

My nerves are much better. Tried it out on one of our local higher speed routes 55mph zone. Wow this bike has so much more pull than my 150cc scooter!

All I got to say is, I'm done for today... But I definitely love the bike. Going to calm down for the rest of the day and give it another go tomorrow :-)





Here's my old bike (2013 Honda PCX150)

[account_inactive]

Nice bike.

[brewer]

Cool! Have fun adding bugs to your diet.

[wolf39us]

Cool! Have fun adding bugs to your diet.

Haha. Bugs aren't nearly as bad up here in CT than they were in FL. Bugs in Florida... Holy crap

[energizer bunny]

Cool! Have fun adding bugs to your diet.

Haha.  Bugs aren't nearly as bad up here in CT than they were in FL.  Bugs in Florida... Holy crap

Oh yes, i know lol. 


Cool bike.

[The Valkyrie]

Nice. Remember to watch for cars. They won't watch for you.

[TheRocketSurgeon]

Congrats! I still recommend taking the Advanced MSF course and preferably a weekend race school, even if you never want to go fast. The techniques of racing school can easily save your life, if you get into a bad situation on the street. It's about being able to control your vehicle 100%.

That's a nice bike, and I think you will really enjoy having it. Congrats again!

[Seraphina]

That's a sweet looking bike! Enjoy!

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Good on yer, wolf! If you're ever in a situation where you have to lay it down, remember to throw your body under the motorcycle. Why? Skin grows back, but bike parts cost money.

Boru