So, I'm scheduled for the MSF BRC next weekend but I just couldn't wait that long to ride. My bike's been sitting in the garage for almost 2 weeks and it's been calling to me! I finally broke down, geared up, and rode a street bike for the very first time! It was awesome! Aside from stalling it the first time and not-so-smooth throttling at slow speed in first gear it went quite well. I live at the end of a cul de sac so very little traffic or other hazards to worry about. I really like how the bike felt and am looking forward to completing the BRC and taking the bike for a spin out in the big bad world.
I did have a question though: was this a bad idea that I just got lucky and didn't dump it? I took things very slow and easy (barely saw 3rd gear by the end of 20 min), but i am brand new at this.The extent of my motorcycle experience prior was a Honda 50 trail bike I fooled around with about 15 years ago! If I do anymore before the course it will be similar conditions, I will not go into traffic or anything without the certificate, but should i just wait to ride at all until then? What do you guys think?
I did have a question though: was this a bad idea that I just got lucky and didn't dump it? I took things very slow and easy (barely saw 3rd gear by the end of 20 min), but i am brand new at this.The extent of my motorcycle experience prior was a Honda 50 trail bike I fooled around with about 15 years ago! If I do anymore before the course it will be similar conditions, I will not go into traffic or anything without the certificate, but should i just wait to ride at all until then? What do you guys think?