planning to get my motorcycle permit, some questions

[Hendrix4ever]

Hey everyone, I'm new to motorcycles and this website. I'm planning to take the MSF course in June, and I was wondering what everybody here thinks of it. Also, I'm going to look at a 1986 Shadow 700 on Friday, and I wanted to ask if that would be a good bike to start out on.

[quam]

fuck off newbie!

yes, the msf class is EXCELLENT. i took it 2 days before i picked up my bike (my first) and when i hopped on her and pulled onto the highway, i felt totally at ease on her! of course, it'll take a few months of riding to be completely comfortable and be able to automatically do the motions of riding w/o too much thought.
that 700 sounds like a pretty good bike to start on.

my friend just let me borrow this cheesy video on slow speed maneuvering that actually turned out VERY informative.
i learned a shit ton from it. it's called MOTORMAN or something like that.
you should check that out too.

[morpheus]

hey NOOB-do me a favor -if you pull out on the highway WITHOUT that course under your belt-CALL ME FIRST!!!-so i can get the fuck out of your way
welcometotherideyoupermitcashingnoob
also listen to brother Quam-he's a shadow god:jamming:
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[red twizzler]

Whats with the small letters from the NOOB. Is he giving himself away(small penis). So FUCK OFF little letter NOOBIE. Plus morpheus using PINK letters what is up with that? :stunned:

[westdime]

Whats with the small letters from the NOOB. Is he giving himself away(small penis). So FUCK OFF little letter NOOBIE. Plus morpheus using PINK letters what is up with that? :stunned:
lol.......... little letter noob:pest: :Moped: :jigga: :spank me

[MrRngr94]

Definately take the msf course. Well worth it. And good luck.



oh yeah. And fuck off noob!

[Timmy67.5]

Hahahahahaha. Little letter n00b is hung like a tic-tac.

Seriously though, you should definetly take the course brother... it's worth the $300. You've heard 'Jesus saves'? I submit that 'MSF saves'. You'll learn a lot.

And the Shadow (ANY shadow) is a great bike. The '86 is perfect to start on - if you drop it you wont feel like you lost your shorts because of it.

[extricator]

They didn't have them courses when I got on two wheels.....lol. I guess if that is what is going to make you comfortable then go for it. I know a few guys that took a course like that and got quite a bit out of it.

[Timmy67.5]

Not to mention the insurance discount.

[westdime]

Hahahahahaha. Little letter n00b is hung like a tic-tac.

Seriously though, you should definetly take the course brother... it's worth the $300. You've heard 'Jesus saves'? I submit that 'MSF saves'. You'll learn a lot.

And the Shadow (ANY shadow) is a great bike. The '86 is perfect to start on - if you drop it you wont feel like you lost your shorts because of it.
Timmy dont sell it dont sell it......unless your coming to TN then sell it to me!!!!

[Hendrix4ever]

One more question: I was talking to the guy that is selling the Shadow, and he said that the choke cable needs to be replaced. Is that a big deal, or will it be easy to do?

[westdime]

Not that big of a deal for most......

[Timmy67.5]

Hahahaha, everyone keeps sayin keep it. You almost got me talked into it west. I'll let it ride 30 days and then pull the add.

[westdime]

Hahahaha, everyone keeps sayin keep it. You almost got me talked into it west. I'll let it ride 30 days and then pull the add.
Most of us would give our left nutt for your bike......just dont want to see you do something you will regret for a measly 5 grand.......

[Spirit_C2]

The MSF course is great, I didnt want to take it but the Navy makes you so I did and I'm glad I did! Good luck with the new bike, and anybike is better than no bike and the 700 is a good start

[SmokeShowin]

Hey everyone, I'm new to motorcycles and this website. I'm planning to take the MSF course in June, and I was wondering what everybody here thinks of it. Also, I'm going to look at a 1986 Shadow 700 on Friday, and I wanted to ask if that would be a good bike to start out on.

FUCK OFF YOU DUMBASSWANTINGTOGETYOURPERMITBUTWANNASEEWHATEVERYBODYTHINKSOFITFIRSTANIMIGHTBEGETTINGAN86SHADOW700BUTTHECHOKECABLENEEDSTOBEREPLACEDANDTHEONLYTHINGIKNOWABOUITCHOKEISCHOKINMYCHICKEN NOOB FUCK!!!!!!

[SmokeShowin]

I am evil. :jamming:

[westdime]

Yes you are......lol

[Hendrix4ever]

One more question: I was talking to the guy that is selling the Shadow, and he said that the choke cable needs to be replaced. Is that a big deal, or will it be easy to do?

Just did some research, and realized how stupid that was...sorry.

[shadowchaser]

Hey everyone, I'm new to motorcycles and this website. I'm planning to take the MSF course in June, and I was wondering what everybody here thinks of it. Also, I'm going to look at a 1986 Shadow 700 on Friday, and I wanted to ask if that would be a good bike to start out on.

I took the course with my wife when she got her bike. A week later, we were out riding, and a car in front of her locked up the brakes cause a dear crossed in front of it. Honda Mama was sueezin both brakes, and I saw smoke coming off her rear tire...then it stopped as she got off the brakes and did a beautiful swerve around the car, clearing the rear bumper by an inch. I was stopped behind her, shitting my drawers. Honda mama was parked beside the cager (an old lady) having a pleasant conversation.

Don't forget the most important gear on the road, noobie...your fucking head!

BTW: Since they stopped making the VLX (for awhile), you can get a great deal on the 2007 models, new. They are a good starter bike, as well as a commuter bike. I have a 93 that I ride to the mill most of the year.

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