Diary of a Motorcycle Newb

Figured I'd post some pics of rides and places. Mid Nov. and still riding.

1st day
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938644.jpg

Looking west at the top of Caribou Rd.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938641.jpg

Locals on the way to Rainbow Lakes.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938640.jpg

Heading down Caribou Rd. Twin Sisters in the background.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938639.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938638.jpg

Missed the Super Moon by one day. First day with mirrors.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938642.jpg

Very cool. Glad you're enjoying it.

Congrats! Looks like you're having a great time.

I'm not a noob...but I didn't do any riding from about 13 until I was 48. After 35 years I rediscovered the joy that is riding a motorcycle. It's a good feeling to strap it on and hit the road.

Nice to see a new rider getting out and enjoying it

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Originally Posted by Ah Pook

Figured I'd post some pics of rides and places. Mid Nov. and still riding.

Looking west at the top of Caribou Rd.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL59.../412938641.jpg

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Great pics!

This is the top of Caribou Rd.. ;)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Gf...O=w816-h459-no

I've always recommended to new riders to start on a dirt bike... you'll get familiar with what it's like to lose traction in different ways, and after time reacting properly will become second nature...
They can take some abuse, and it's not going to destroy them when they get dropped.

Some have taken that advise, others wind up dropping their first road bike in short order.

ETA: Some great photos there, too!

I started out on dirt bikes. When I finally decided to get a street bike it was a very easy transition.

I had a friend who rode street bikes but had never been on a dirt bike. The first time we talked him into getting on a dirt bike it was hilarious. He was so used to having traction that sliding around on the dirt bike really freaked him out and he was really slow that day. He got a little better over time but just when he thought he was getting the hang of it he came up short trying to hit a big double and snapped his handlebars and broke his collarbone. Wasn't long after that he sold the dirt bike.

It's all fun and games till you brake your arms [Coffee]

I'd still ride if I could affford a bike, have a fun safe summer!
[Beer]

All right!! I am looking for a "straight" handle bar. No angle, no drops and no mussing around. Straight!!! Google has left me flat (not straight). I have a Rossignol 722 with a relaxed sweep. Too relaxed for me.

Also looking for about 2-3" riser. I know, I'm picky. Looking for a more upright sitting angle with a relaxed hand position.

Dropped the rear end down about 1 3/4" and can now "flat foot" the bike. Big difference than before. Still trying to work out the ergonomics.

Any ideas? TIA!

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Originally Posted by Ah Pook

All right!! I am looking for a "straight" handle bar. No angle, no drops and no mussing around. Straight!!! Google has left me flat (not straight). I have a Rossignol 722 with a relaxed sweep. Too relaxed for me.

Also looking for about 2-3" riser. I know, I'm picky. Looking for a more upright sitting angle with a relaxed hand position.

Dropped the rear end down about 1 3/4" and can now "flat foot" the bike. Big difference than before. Still trying to work out the ergonomics.

Any ideas? TIA!

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Off Road MC shop. They carry bars with different sweeps. Is your bar 7/8", 1 or 11/4". When changing bars check brake lines, throttle cables and electrical , to verify there's no need to shorten or extend them.

If they don't have the sweep / style you're looking for perhaps a piece of correct diameter seamless tubing will do.

OR.... check with TFogger, he is the go to guy for on & off road on the forum