dimsum07
New member
Hello!
I'm Steve and am a new rider. Lots of atv miles (doesn't matter) and took the MSF basic course back in April 2019. Bought a Can Am Spyder (used) after the course b/c of how similar it can drive to an ATV on the road. I figured it would scratch the fun itch while also allowing me to ease myself into riding around in the open in the DC area (yeah....).
I think I knew within a week of buying the machine that it wasn't for me. Just as much risk (consequence) as a two wheeled motorcycle with none of the cool skills training and challenges that comes with trying to become a better rider.
My issues were I wanted a bike with all of the latest safety gear. I'm 34 and have a 2 year old girl at home. I'm looking to be around for a while and I know some of that comes from a good bike with good safety features along with a ton of training and discipline (mixed in with some luck).
I bought a 2019 F-850GS Adventure Rallye (low chassis) in the middle of October. Some great rebates and deals on that bike and gets you 90% of the way there to a 1250 GSA at far less cost. Yes...I know I should start on a cheap used bike....but I wanted the cornering ABS / stability control on my bike.
Took a refresher course on it and am slowly (400 miles so far) working on skills training to be safer on the road. Concentrating on slow speed maneuvers and emergency braking while mixing in highway runs / stop and go traffic. Currently scheduled to take the intermediate course next year (March 2020).
I'll attach photos tonight because I know its not real unless I can prove I own the bike! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post and help folks. I've been doing a lot of reading.
I'm Steve and am a new rider. Lots of atv miles (doesn't matter) and took the MSF basic course back in April 2019. Bought a Can Am Spyder (used) after the course b/c of how similar it can drive to an ATV on the road. I figured it would scratch the fun itch while also allowing me to ease myself into riding around in the open in the DC area (yeah....).
I think I knew within a week of buying the machine that it wasn't for me. Just as much risk (consequence) as a two wheeled motorcycle with none of the cool skills training and challenges that comes with trying to become a better rider.
My issues were I wanted a bike with all of the latest safety gear. I'm 34 and have a 2 year old girl at home. I'm looking to be around for a while and I know some of that comes from a good bike with good safety features along with a ton of training and discipline (mixed in with some luck).
I bought a 2019 F-850GS Adventure Rallye (low chassis) in the middle of October. Some great rebates and deals on that bike and gets you 90% of the way there to a 1250 GSA at far less cost. Yes...I know I should start on a cheap used bike....but I wanted the cornering ABS / stability control on my bike.
Took a refresher course on it and am slowly (400 miles so far) working on skills training to be safer on the road. Concentrating on slow speed maneuvers and emergency braking while mixing in highway runs / stop and go traffic. Currently scheduled to take the intermediate course next year (March 2020).
I'll attach photos tonight because I know its not real unless I can prove I own the bike! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post and help folks. I've been doing a lot of reading.