New to me. First time rider - Page 2

**dmac** · 09-09-2016, 04:53 PM

Welcome from DASSEL MN

**JccVaquero** · 09-09-2016, 09:17 PM

Learning on a big bike adds the extra element of weight to managing throttle and braking.

Parking lot riding practice is a good and safer. One thing I do is blip the throttle lightly first, Then ease out on the clutch and increase the throttle.

good luck, you are in for the time of your life.

JohnC

**JD Hog** · 09-13-2016, 03:38 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

lar · 09-14-2016, 11:54 PM

Welcome from New Hampshire, and remember practice makes perfect.

bladenbullet · 09-15-2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loafer

Welcome, and those are some great tips. The one I had my sons do, is to take off using
the clutch only. They were riding in no time at all.

once you've mastered clutch only riding...including shifting up...the throttle is an afterthought and completely independent...its like playing the piano...

Thurbs05Nomad · 09-16-2016, 09:58 PM

Thank you all so much! I am already so much better. Using the rear break is working great for me at the take
off.

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JccVaquero Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 36	greetings from elmira Learning on a big bike adds the extra element of weight to managing throttle and braking. Parking lot riding practice is a good and safer. One thing I do is blip the throttle lightly first, Then ease out on the clutch and increase the throttle. good luck, you are in for the time of your life. JohnC __________________ JohnC VBA#03454 09/03/2016 "Ride for the Red" Big Flats, NY (Red Cross) 07/2017 "ROK Vintage Motorcycle Days" Lexington, OH 07/2017 "National Rally" Lake George, NY
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lar Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,407	Welcome from New Hampshire, and remember practice makes perfect. __________________ Larry Martel 02 1500 Nomad VBA 01565 VROC4737 Patriot Guard Rider
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09-16-2016, 09:58 PM	#21
Thurbs05Nomad Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 5	Thank you all so much! I am already so much better. Using the rear break is working great for me at the take off.
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