Well I did it! It wasn't too difficult.

[BikerChick]

So after passing the MSF course a few weeks ago, I finally got to the DPS to take my written test. I read through the pamphlet last night and it isn't too hard to get 14 questions right. :D

I now officially have an "M" and a registered bike... now all that is left is the inspection. :happy3:

My bike was finally lowered and I had the time to take it around the apartment complex a few times. The next trip is to some neighborhood side roads.

Pretty soon I'll be ready to ride with y'all! :ride:

[CassieC]

grats! :thumb:

[kdog22]

welcome to MH!

[BoostJunky]

awesome! Congrats

[DanteLee]

whatup......

and boost you kinda look like eliza dushku in your avi with that funny face....:D

[Navajib]

Congrats! :thumb: It seems you're well on your way.

[C.Hern5972]

congrats.



What side of H-Town?

[07SLVRCBR]

Congrats.

[Jay]

Awesome :)

[BikerChick]

congrats.



What side of H-Town?


Just west of the medical center. My bf is getting me to cross the street so I can ride in less traffic. Some nice quiet neighborhood roads.

[mellow]

congrats

[C.Hern5972]

Just west of the medical center. My bf is getting me to cross the street so I can ride in less traffic. Some nice quiet neighborhood roads.

cool. if you guys are ever on the south side. I know allot of backroads all the way to surfside. good luck and keep the sticky side down

[skmart2]

congrats :thumb:

[thecrow]

Congratulations!
TIPS: 1) When practicing on your own not only practice the regular stuff, but emergency stuff too. The most common way people drop their bike is in a slow turn and have an immediate stop-they grab the brakes hard and over you go. 2) Also DO NOT put your feet down on street paint. Usually there is oil or moisture and you could slip. 3) Don't ride above your comfort level and even if you feel comfortable always be cautious; especially on Houston highways.

Congrats again.

[Candie]

Congrats chica!

[ducoop]

We took a nice slow paced ride around the West U area and she is gaining confidence every day. Next Ill have to drag her out to some of the back roads and get her into the twisties. (as a slow comfortable pace while she develops her skills)

[QUICKGIXX]

congrats take it slow it will come

[BikerChick]

Well, yesterday we went out for a longer ride. It started out okay and my quick stopping and manuevering skills are being well used. Houston drivers are idiots!!! :banghead: To ease me onto the highway, we got on Alt 90 and I was feeling pretty comfortable. Though I still don't like lane changes at faster speeds.

The wind was really bothering me. Of course it was my first ride at 60+. But feeling like you are being pushed into the next lane is not fun. :er: Any recommendations on how to get over that feeling?

Everything was going fine until we got on 59. :eek3: I was a little freaked out and the wind felt worse. But we made it safely home and I had a blast. :eek3dance


Can't wait to get on the bike again. If I got some overpants I could take it to work! :eekspin:

[Challen]

But feeling like you are being pushed into the next lane is not fun. :er: Any recommendations on how to get over that feeling?


Adjust your lane position.

Ride more. Lots more. That "feeling" goes away as you get more comfortable on your bike. :nod:

[Mrs. ~T~]

congrats!

[Bean]

^^+1, seat time...ah, I remember my first highway experience with the wind...same feeling

[houstonch73]

the lesson I learned quickly (the hard way) when I first went on street was:

when making a slow turn, do NOT touch the front brake if your wheel is turned even the slightest. you'll immediately be pulled down to the ground. (and of course it happened in front of about 5 people, luckily strangers tho)

[kinnlyn]

:notworthy:Awesome!! congrats!! We need more chickies that ride! I remember when I started. I was completely FREAKED by freeway traffic. Just find an empty parking lot; like a Mall after-hours. Practice, Practice until u are more confident with your ability to control your bike. Thats what i did and then the traffic didn't frighten me nearly as much. Good luck amd just take it slow. It's not much fun to ride if ur so freaked that ur "wired for sound" before ur done. :thumb:

[JBIRD5363]

The wind thing will pass with time you will become more comfordable with it. I use to think that bw8 at 290 was the devil you would have a tail wind start under the mix master get a sharp south cross wind and then bam it would a sharp north cross wind now I don't even notice it.

[ANTISOCIAL]

With all that green , you need a kawi !!!

[speeddemon23]

congraumalations:thumb::wee:

[peruvian]

congrats!!! :)

[ALEXD]

congrats

[Itzel86]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

[BadApple]

Congrats!

[Hail]

Congrats!

[Squoddybody]

:eekspin::eekspin::eekspin:
:dance:
CONGRATS!
:dance:
:eekspin::eekspin::eekspin:

[Squoddybody]

Believe it or not, the wind gets fun after a while. :nod: You'll start leaning into it and enjoying it. :D

Everything gets easier the more you ride- I promise! You've already done the hard part- now just get out there and move those wheels! :eekspin:

[RAS_Houston]

Well, yesterday we went out for a longer ride. It started out okay and my quick stopping and manuevering skills are being well used. Houston drivers are idiots!!! :banghead: To ease me onto the highway, we got on Alt 90 and I was feeling pretty comfortable. Though I still don't like lane changes at faster speeds.

The wind was really bothering me. Of course it was my first ride at 60+. But feeling like you are being pushed into the next lane is not fun. :er: Any recommendations on how to get over that feeling?

Everything was going fine until we got on 59. :eek3: I was a little freaked out and the wind felt worse. But we made it safely home and I had a blast. :eek3dance


Can't wait to get on the bike again. If I got some overpants I could take it to work! :eekspin:


Just a side note, remember these bikes aerodynamic. If the wind is bothering, try lowering your chest down on the tank thus bringing your head down a bit to cut down on the drag. That should cut down the wind issue a bit. It will take time to adjust and its one more thing we have to prepare for besides the lovely drivers we have in this town, lol.

Just my 2 cents. Hope it helps.