Why I don't have an FJR anymore

[rayban]

Toe, I tried. I wanted to send her to the MSF course, but we're having scheduling issues here. There won't even be another one until October. Then, to make matters worse, the courses are usually held a Jacksonville State University but they are bailing on MSF. So far, MSF has not found another suitable site in our area.She has downloaded and studied the MSF course material and also the MSF book. Then, I gave her my best advice: "Don't do what I do." Then I show her my scars and crooked ribs.

Contact your nearest military base. Most if not all force their troops to undergo MSF training before they will sticker their bikes and allow them on-post. They pay for it, but you might also be able to buy into a class (I know they do that here). Dunno how close one is to you, just a thought.

 

[Scab]

We had one that was closer than the university. They closed it some years back.

 

[madmike2]

Welllll, if she is conscientious and a careful reader and rider, she might do just as well. You might also get David Hough's two books ("Proficent Motorcycling" and "More Proficient Motorcycling"). Even with the MSF course under one's belt, we know that the key is practice..practice..practice. Applied knowledge is a good thing!

Congrats that BB is up on the bike and riding! :clapping:

 

[Fencer]

I know it took some balls ovaries to get into motorcycling after you got to nurse Scab back into action after his get-off.

Wow!!

Balls, ovaries, nurse and get-off; All in one clean sentence. That gets an addaboy :yahoo:

 

[kansas transit]

Scab, it looks like the bike fits her real well, good luck and be safe. I do have one question thou? Does this mean when you are good to go you will be riding on the back of mrs scab bike. Just curious.

 

[Fencer]

Scab, it looks like the bike fits her real well, good luck and be safe. I do have one question thou? Does this mean when you are good to go you will be riding on the back of mrs scab bike. Just curious.

He rides an FZ6 now

 

[Scab]

Welllll, if she is conscientious and a careful reader and rider, she might do just as well. You might also get David Hough's two books ("Proficent Motorcycling" and "More Proficient Motorcycling"). Even with the MSF course under one's belt, we know that the key is practice..practice..practice. Applied knowledge is a good thing!
Congrats that BB is up on the bike and riding! :clapping:

I've got, I think, five books waiting in the wings. Funny though, her little practice rides on our road have really sparked her interest in reading them!

Scab, it looks like the bike fits her real well, good luck and be safe. I do have one question thou? Does this mean when you are good to go you will be riding on the back of mrs scab bike. Just curious.

No, then I'd have to change my name from "Scab" to "*****." I am much man, but not that much.

The bike does fit her well. When it was time to pick, I just got out of her way and let her pick what she thought fit her best. I think she chose well for a first bike.

He rides an FZ6 now

Yep, '07 - Red! Sweet little machine.

 

[TheAxeman]

:clapping: Hey thats terrific! Nice photo's also. Good luck with the new ride MrsScab and no need to tell you to be careful out there but......be careful out there.

 

[luvtoride]

Yeah, JeffAshe told me I was the Poster-Child for Safety Violations. :blink:

Oh, now that is some funny ****. I gotta' pat my favorite squid on the back for that one.

And another comment. So, you're teaching your girl to ride. Did it occur to you to start her out on some other surface other than gravel?

Anita, congrats to you sista'! Welcome!

Heidi

 

[Scab]

So, you're teaching your girl to ride. Did it occur to you to start her out on some other surface other than gravel?

Well, since our driveway is gravel, I thought; "Hell, if you can't make it out of the driveway, you don't need to be riding."

 

[luvtoride]

Ohhhh, that definitely 'splains what you were thinking... 'cause I was like... HUH? Gravel? Gravel is not your friend.

 

[Silver Penguin]

Yes we do! Very cool Scab. Before you know it, she'll want to upgrade to an FJR

As usual, Andrew is right on the mark! Perhaps she'll be able to teach the old man a thing or two about how to ride an FJR

Seriously though, a big hi-five to Scab for sacrificing your choice of ride for a very worthy reason. I'm guessing that the pleasure you will both get from riding together will be well worth it.

I can remember, as though it were yesterday, how I felt after day one of the very first road trip I took with Andy. I was a relative rookie, with a single 'long-distance' day under my belt (100 miles). We checked into a San Jose hotel after 430+ miles of spectacular scenery along the Pacific Coast. There weren't words to describe the elation. There is no-one on this earth that I would have rather shared that wonderful day with than my dear husband.

After the kids started doing their own thing, Mom and Dad did too, but separately. The demise of our marriage was halted when we renewed our shared passion for motorcycling. After that, it was all good. When he and the bike got broken, I was first in line to encourage him to ride again.

Now, he loves me so much that he buys a new bike every now and again, just to keep things exciting. Well...... I think that's how he put it.......

Good luck, and many happy miles together to both of you. Tell Mrs. Scab that I'm proud of her.

Jill

 

[Scab]

Well, it's no biggie on my part. Bikes come, bikes go. Memories last forever. I'm just trying to make our memories together.

 

[sparky3008]

My brother-n-law took the course at his local Harley Davidson dealer in CO. Do they offer any MSF type classes at a HD dealer in your area?

 

[Mrs. Scab]

How I feel about riding my new ride......... :yahoo: Although I HAVE learned afew things on my own that only riding can prepare you for: (1) DON'T freak out when a huge bug hits you right in the **** and the huge bug is screaming. (2) DON'T freak out when BIG (or little) dogs are trying to sike you out while you are passing their yard. In the meantime they are acting as if they are coming to tear your leg off. And (3) DON'T pick a hill to turn your bike around on.

The benefits of learning to manouver your bike on a back road in the country. But don't worry folks! all is still GREAT and I passed all of these without actually freaking out. WAAAA_HOOOO! I'm lovin' it! And by the way...... Thank you all for your encouragement, support and tips on how to be a safe(for myself and others) and responsible driver..RIDE ON!!!!

 

[Silver Penguin]

How I feel about riding my new ride......... :yahoo: Although I HAVE learned afew things on my own that only riding can prepare you for: (1) DON'T freak out when a huge bug hits you right in the **** and the huge bug is screaming. (2) DON'T freak out when BIG (or little) dogs are trying to sike you out while you are passing their yard. In the meantime they are acting as if they are coming to tear your leg off. And (3) DON'T pick a hill to turn your bike around on.

#s 1+2 are both great reasons to wear leather when riding. #3 is probably one of those things that you try once, and only once. After you've experience the 'thrill' of turning your bike on a hill, you'll willingly ride further to find a flatter place next time. BTDT!!!!

The more often you ride, the sooner your experience will grow. I remember feeling a surge in my confidence soon after I started riding my bike to work. It wasn't a challenging ride, but I was on the bike every day. Since then, I've ridden all sorts of rides that I didn't think I possibly could. I've still got a lot to learn, but am catching on (or at least I will be, when I get back onto a bike).

Do enjoy your riding, and treasure the time spent riding together. You can each have some 'alone' time while riding, then together time afterwards with lots of things to talk about.

Jill

 

[user 6393]

Yes we do! Very cool Scab. Before you know it, she'll want to upgrade to an FJR

Or...she'll scoop his lil red F Zed!!!

(said with thick Canunkian accent)

 

[Mrs. Scab]

The more often you ride, the sooner your experience will grow. I remember feeling a surge in my confidence soon after I started riding my bike to work. It wasn't a challenging ride, but I was on the bike every day. Since then, I've ridden all sorts of rides that I didn't think I possibly could. I've still got a lot to learn, but am catching on (or at least I will be, when I get back onto a bike).

Do enjoy your riding, and treasure the time spent riding together. You can each have some 'alone' time while riding, then together time afterwards with lots of things to talk about.

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Jill : I haven't actually ridden along with traffic yet and am a little scitsy about it. But I know eventually, i'm gonna have to just do it to be experienced at it. I fell a good bit comfortable with what little traffic is on our road. But the people around here KNOW that i am learning and are very cautious around me. Others in heavy traffic aren't gonna know that i'm new and, as usuall, will have no respect for the bike riders. I'm not worried about what I will do but what other idiots will do. Any pointers on what mind-set I need to be in when I get out there? Thanks, BB(what everyone calls me)

 

[Mrs. Scab]

Or...she'll scoop his lil red F Zed!!!

(said with thick Canunkian accent)

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You said it Barb!!!! Just wait till I get a good hang of this( and I'm sure it will be soon ). I AM gonna scoop His little red F Zed right out from under his cute little red headed ARSE. ( said with redneck southern accent) Hee-Hee Or maybe I'll just trade in the cruiser and get me an FZ6 just so I can keep up with his a#*. Thanks for giving me something else to look forward to.....BB

 

[7xray]

I did a motor cycle safety course at the local Harley dealer too. Also, hope the "Ride Hard Ride Smart" book by pat Hahn is in the wings. I really liked that.

Good going and have fun.

7xray