 Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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I signed up for the motorcycle safety training program a couple of weekends ago. The only problem is that the first opening (close to my work) was August 7. It is taking FOREVER!!!!
However it has given me the chance to contact some dealers to let them know what I'm looking for in a bike. Hopefully a steal will pop up between now and my graduation.
I'm sure I'll waste hours reading posts and trying to figure out which helmet, gloves etc... to buy.
The only good news is - I'm almost 100% sure its going to be Triumph. That Pacific Blue / New England White or Phantom Black / Sunset Red look very nice!!!!!
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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Joined: Sep 2006
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Learned Hand
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Time stands still in a biker's world on rainy days and while waiting for mc repairs, delivery dates....Winter is torture.
Check out all the Triumph aftermarket sites....
"Let your soul shine,
It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
-ABB
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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Joined: Mar 2007
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Oooowwwwyeeeeaahhhh! I feel ya.  I had to wait a couple months for mine then another four months till I dragged the g/f down to finally buy the bikes....Now IM free, Im free!  wait...no im not.  Im in my office...doing nothing but waiting for the brakes on my truck to get done  so I can get home so I can ride on this beautiful, sunny, warm NW day! 
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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Greenhorn
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You're lucky. When I signed up in June the first available class was September 7th. I went and sat in on a couple until there was a no-show and got in a couple of weekends ago.
And my new ride should be assembled and ready early next week...
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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You're lucky around here if you wanted to sign up now youd be waiting till sept.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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People keep telling me I was lucky to get in:
CLASS TIMES
TUE, AUG 7, 2007: 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
SAT, AUG 11, 2007: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
TUE, AUG 14, 2007: 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
SAT, AUG 18, 2007: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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Quote:
Oooowwwwyeeeeaahhhh! I feel ya. I had to wait a couple months for mine then another four months till I dragged the g/f down to finally buy the bikes....Now IM free, Im free!
wait...no im not. Im in my office...doing nothing but waiting for the brakes on my truck to get done so I can get home so I can ride on this beautiful, sunny, warm NW day!
How comfortable did you feel when you got your bike home (after the course)? I'm probably going to stick around my neighborhood for a while before heading out into areas w/ more traffic.
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Re: Ugh! Waiting for Motorcycle Training
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Learned Hand
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I didn't take the course....spent an afternoon riding a dirt bike around my ex-husband's yard to get the hang of braking/shifting....he had ridden my teeny tiny 250 Honda Rebel home from the guy's house I bought if from ( for $400!!! Score!)...then we went down to an industrial park, I spent a whole Sunday practicing with no traffic around ( we packed a lunch in his saddlebags, LOL.....then neighborhood roads after work for a week or so.....then roads I knew...
"Let your soul shine,
It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
-ABB
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