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Title: First Month of Riding
Post by: Solas on January 16, 2021, 12:43:15 AM
Some pictures from my first month of riding. (December)
I have ridden a little over 500 miles. I have had very little motorcycle experience. I have been taking it easy just trying to get comfortable. These pictures are from a couple of 60 ish mile rides in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee.
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Solas on January 16, 2021, 12:45:31 AM
A few more
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Solas on January 16, 2021, 12:48:06 AM
Staring to feel a little more comfortable
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Solas on January 16, 2021, 12:50:16 AM
I like the dirt roads the best!
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: norton73 on January 16, 2021, 07:08:16 AM
Cool!


You picked a good bike to start learning on. There's a good group up in your neck of the woods to ride with and learn from.

Welcome to a great sport.
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: rider_marc on January 16, 2021, 08:31:34 AM
Agree on the choice of bike. Have fun riding and adventuring!
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Chuck & Susan on January 16, 2021, 12:39:06 PM
This group will keep you in the saddle and roaming new roads. Awesome group to join for campout ridding weekends as well.

Chuck
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: lazeebum on January 16, 2021, 05:31:30 PM
Was that underpass near the Natchez trace?

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Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Solas on January 16, 2021, 06:07:34 PM
No it was north of Elkmont in Tennessee
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: lazeebum on January 16, 2021, 06:39:50 PM
Quote from: Solas on January 16, 2021, 06:07:34 PM
No it was north of Elkmont in Tennessee
Oh ok.

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Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: thinwater on January 17, 2021, 08:01:08 AM
You are either from around Elkmont, or you found a lot quick.  I know almost every picture.
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: lazeebum on January 17, 2021, 09:49:41 AM
I have ridden a little in that area, but I stay further west. There's a lot of good riding in southern middle Tennessee, and north Alabama.

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Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: KevinB on January 17, 2021, 10:51:16 AM
Looks like you're off to a great start!
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Guidedawg on January 19, 2021, 02:41:26 PM
It does look like you're having a lot of fun.  Take your time and there are excellent riders in your area who explore those roads a lot.
Although you are probably more than capable, taking an MSF class is a good idea for new riders also.
Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: Solas on January 19, 2021, 08:55:21 PM
I was looking to take the MSF bit could not find one close. I would still love to get more training.

I have much to learn

Title: Re: First Month of Riding
Post by: N4HHE on January 20, 2021, 11:38:19 AM
GWRRA chapters used to host rider training classes but it appears the nearby chapters are not doing much of anything but weekly night out to eat.