I bought my Speedy right after pasing the MSF course. She is my first bike and I don't think I could have made a better choice. These bikes are very light and very well balanced. They are very rider friendly. As far as riding it home from the dealer I would say just do what you are comfortable with. I rode home from the dealer, and I was terrified. It was my first time ever on a bike on city streets. The MSF course was in a parking lot, so the ride home from the dealer was an adventure to say the least. I agree with Gina in that the trip home gave me a great deal of satisfaction and sense of acomplishment.
