New rider from the Cleveland area!

[Scene]

Hey guys,

 

I'm new to the motorcycle world and got my first bike!

 

A 2001 Honda CBR600F4i! I absolutely love it so far and this past weekend I nearly cruised around for 200+ miles lol.

 

I hope to meet some new riding friends and learn a few things on here!

 

I only have my temporary license right now and I plan on taking the skills test in a few months!

 

Anyway, here are some pictures of the bike!

 

[dale-mac]

Welcome. Nice bike

[Scene]

Thank you!

Edited June 17, 2014 by Scene

[DerekClouser]

Welcome to the forum. As many will tell you on here, we recommend you take the MSF course. It'll teach you the fundamentals to riding and you'll even get your endorsement at the end. Also some insurance companies will give you a break on premiums for completing the course.

There are plenty of good riders on here that can help as well.

The bike looks nice. Hope to maybe see ya around.

[Bad324]

Bienvenidos. Good choice with the Honda

[redkow97]

Welcome.

 

Watch yourself on the highway with the plate like that.  I ignored my temporary restrictions pretty frequently, but my plate wasn't sideways and un-lit.  Ride safe.

[Josh1234]

welcome, gorgeous bike.  I've looked at a lot of f4is. Get some frame sliders on that puppy

[Scene]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

I've been riding through the metroparks a lot and route 252 & 303. I'm from Strongsville, where are some fun roads to ride on?

I hope the plate isn't a problem. I bought that mount to prevent drilling holes in the tail.

As far as plate lights, don't they have LED bolts?

Anyway I do plan on taking an MSF course. Hopefully they have it on the weekends since I work during the week and go to class in the evenings.

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[Josh1234]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

I've been riding through the metroparks a lot and route 252 & 303. I'm from Strongsville, where are some fun roads to ride on?

I hope the plate isn't a problem. I bought that mount to prevent drilling holes in the tail.

As far as plate lights, don't they have LED bolts?

Anyway I do plan on taking an MSF course. Hopefully they have it on the weekends since I work during the week and go to class in the evenings.

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They have a variety of times, but they're usually pretty far booked up in advance. 

 

The sooner you go, the less chance there is you'll drop your bike

[Scene]

Lol yeah very true! Thanks man

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[JackFlash]

Where's Cleveland?  Never heard of it. 

 

Here ya go, whippersnapper.  Definitely

do this.  You won't have to take the skills

test after you pass the Basic Riders Course.

 

http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/

 

Nice bike, by the way.  Be careful on it.

 

There are plenty of MSF classes in your

neck of the woods.  You're probably going to

need a Wed or Thu 6-10 pm free to go with

the following Sat & Sun.

 

Just a few examples: 

 

7/23/2014 - 7/27/2014
Wednesday(7/23) 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday(7/26) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM; Sunday(7/27) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM

 

7/24/2014 - 7/27/2014
Thursday(7/24) 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday(7/26) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM; Sunday(7/27) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM

 

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Edited June 17, 2014 by JackFlash

[Bad324]

The brecksville metro parks and Valley area is "best" local riding. I use best loosely

[Tonik]

I hope the plate isn't a problem. I bought that mount to prevent drilling holes in the tail.

 

You will get a ticket for that, it is inevitable.

[Scene]

You will get a ticket for that, it is inevitable.

[Scene]

The brecksville metro parks and Valley area is "best" local riding. I use best loosely

 

I'll have to check the out this weekend!

 

Where's Cleveland?  Never heard of it. 

 

Here ya go, whippersnapper.  Definitely

do this.  You won't have to take the skills

test after you pass the Basic Riders Course.

 

http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/

 

Nice bike, by the way.  Be careful on it.

 

There are plenty of MSF classes in your

neck of the woods.  You're probably going to

need a Wed or Thu 6-10 pm free to go with

the following Sat & Sun.

 

Just a few examples: 

 

7/23/2014 - 7/27/2014

Wednesday(7/23) 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday(7/26) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM; Sunday(7/27) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM

 

7/24/2014 - 7/27/2014

Thursday(7/24) 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday(7/26) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM; Sunday(7/27) 07:30 AM - 01:30 PM

 

.

 

Thanks for the information!!

[snot]

Welcome

[whaler]

Welcome!

[Dying Shadow]

Ello

[Bad324]

Not sure if you work during the week days but after my honeymoon I may have a few days available to show you the decent roads in the immediate area

Edited June 17, 2014 by Bad324

[Tonik]

I'll have to check the out this weekend!

 

 

Thanks for the information!!

 

 

Even if a class is sold out....show up like 45 minutes early the first night. There will be a lottery to get in the spots left over from the no shows. Took me two tries...then I got in.  Polaris does them...just off Bagley Rd....behind Southwest Hospital. It is well worth the minimal money they charge....the State picks up most of it.

[2talltim]

Welcome and gear up brother, boots, jacket and gloves at a minimum, dress for the crash not for the ride.

[Scene]

Awesome! I looked up times & stuff... I think I'm going to register late July. I may have time to skip a evening class to do a 6-10pm Wednesday class then a Saturday & Sunday.

Thanks for the help!

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[Scene]

Welcome and gear up brother, boots, jacket and gloves at a minimum, dress for the crash not for the ride.

I think I'm going to check out the State 8 Motorcycle store for some gear!

I've been just wearing jeans, Timberland boots, Snap-On Supergrip gloves & a light jacket.

I know, I'm a "squid". But I definitely have a helmet though lol.

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[Scene]

Not sure if you work during the week days but after my honeymoon I may have a few days available to show you the decent roads in the immediate area

Yeah I work during weekdays. Weekends are really my only full days to ride around aimlessly.

Although in August, I'll have a few weeks off of school! So my evenings will be free!

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[Dying Shadow]

Hit riders discount up for some gear! Jeans ain't gonna do much for ya if ya do down at speed.