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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

Another run on one of my favorite Mountain passes... for a 250 air-cooled thumper, she's got gumption!
 
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I finally took my GS850G out today and put 41 miles on it. Actually my first time ever riding a motorcycle (with the exception of a 0.2 mile test run on the same bike). Enjoyed it a lot. Took advantage of it being Sunday and spent a while practicing slow-speed stuff in the empty parking lot. Might try to go take the road test tomorrow.
 
Chaz said:
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I finally took my GS850G out today and put 41 miles on it. Actually my first time ever riding a motorcycle (with the exception of a 0.2 mile test run on the same bike). Enjoyed it a lot. Took advantage of it being Sunday and spent a while practicing slow-speed stuff in the empty parking lot. Might try to go take the road test tomorrow.
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Good to hear you are enjoying it, and had a good 41 mile ride.
I would say that for your first time having a bike, you should spend lot of time in a parking lot... starting and stopping and making sharp slow speed turns (going down roads running thru the gears is the easy part).

Intersting that your 80 850G has a chrome front fender.

Do tell us more of you adventures.
 
Redman said:
Chaz said:
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I finally took my GS850G out today and put 41 miles on it. Actually my first time ever riding a motorcycle (with the exception of a 0.2 mile test run on the same bike). Enjoyed it a lot. Took advantage of it being Sunday and spent a while practicing slow-speed stuff in the empty parking lot. Might try to go take the road test tomorrow.
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Good to hear you are enjoying it, and had a good 41 mile ride.
I would say that for your first time having a bike, you should spend lot of time in a parking lot... starting and stopping and making sharp slow speed turns (going down roads running thru the gears is the easy part).

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Around here, one has to take a mandatory driving course, which takes either 8 hours or 12 hours (depends on already owned licences for different vehicles). Slow speed stuff, maneuvering, driving technique, emergency braking, driving with a passenger etc. is all teached & practiced there.

Those driving courses however are not intended for absolute beginners, it's recommended to have put in at least a few hundred miles before taking the courses.
For the exam/test, it's recommended to have at least 2000km (1200mi) under one's belt.

Up until the exam, you need to have a Learner's sign (L-Plate) next to your number plate.

In my opinion, it's a very good system.
 
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I should add that while I've never ridden a motorcycle in the past, I've always driven with the mindset of someone that does (or worse...lol). I've also read up on it.

Yeah, I was slightly concerned about the low-speed stuff (watched too many youtube clips?). I actually had no trouble with it, though. Spent a few minutes doing it and could already throw it around pretty confidently. Glad I didn't buy a "starter" bike.

Not sure what the deal with the fender is (I've seen pictures of a few other "G" bikes with them...one actually a Suzuki ad). It's actually an '81, FWIW.

I'll keep you guys updated.
 
roeme said:
Around here, one has to take a mandatory driving course, which takes either 8 hours or 12 hours (depends on already owned licences for different vehicles). Slow speed stuff, maneuvering, driving technique, emergency braking, driving with a passenger etc. is all teached & practiced there.

Those driving courses however are not intended for absolute beginners, it's recommended to have put in at least a few hundred miles before taking the courses.
For the exam/test, it's recommended to have at least 2000km (1200mi) under one's belt.

Up until the exam, you need to have a Learner's sign (L-Plate) next to your number plate.

In my opinion, it's a very good system.
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Interesting.

I had to pay $10 and score 80% on a basic 20 question test to get the "instructional permit"...no passengers, daylight only, no limited-access roads...wear a helmet and try not to die...lol. You can take the actual test at any time to get the full license: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d_jqRsjW4M
 
I took the MSF nearly a decade after getting my endorsement... Best thing to do with your time and skill set! I fell in love with the MSF course bike the TU250X (why I have one now).

Enjoy and good luck!!! It's a great time!
 
I have done electrical work on the very first tu250x to ever be imported to the u.s., before they were available here. Neat bikes.
 
Perfect day for a ride out to the ocean to try out the new rear Shinko 705 on the GS850G

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...and the beach to myself!

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Jedz123 said:
Speaking of MSF and MSF bikes, here's me getting after my modified TUX!
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Looks like it's morphed into mini scrambler....you should pick up a KLR650 for cheap and really have some off road fun with a thumper.
 
Well I got out for a little ride today...put 50kms on the Cooley....It's first ride in Canada!!!





 
bobgroger said:
Nice bike! But who is the ugly dude? No, not the one with the Sax......

Are those 36 year old brake hoses?
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Lol...give me a "brake" on the hoses!! They look good...:p Man...do you know just how much has been done to this bike....I don't have your money you know...;)
 
Yeah.... My bike fund envelope is empty. I had to send the contents to the IRS. I may have to get a job ringing the Salvation Army bell this year.
 
trevor said:
Well I got out for a little ride today...put 50kms on the Cooley....It's first ride in Canada!!!





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Hey Trevor,

You look like you've lost some weight. The jacket looks nice and snug too--just what's needed for wind-resistance plus, the "Cooley" looks good on you!


Ed
 
GSXR7ED said:
Hey Trevor,

You look like you've lost some weight. The jacket looks nice and snug too--just what's needed for wind-resistance plus, the "Cooley" looks good on you!



Ed
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Thanks Ed,

I lost some weight before I had a Gallbladder operation in January...tried to keep most of it off...lol...I bought that jacket in the spring...really like it...has removable full liner in it too.
Cheers
 
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