Long story short. I took the MSF course back in September. A friend gave me his 2001 Katana, mint condition(see the Introductions forum) I realy do like everything about it. Just starting it gets me fired up. I never got in any riding since it wasn't insured and registered. I basically just drove the straight away, up and down the block. I fell once trying to do a very slow u-turn. I realized I hit the front brake and thats what sent me down. I have it parked in a friend's backyard and I went to sit on it the other day. (Yes, I go just to sit on it
) Here is my question. While going at a good speed on the straight away, I realy do feel comfortable...dare I say, "safe." But with the upcoming season approaching, i'm starting to think that the bike is just too heavy. I keep thinking about that slow speed u-turn and I just don't see it happening. I live in Brooklyn, NY so when its time to realy take it off the block, i'm going right out into traffic. Unfortunately, there aren't alot of open, traffic free places around here. Anyway, i'm just wondering if this feeling of apprehension is normal? Please don't beat up on me too much. Even with the weather so cold, all I can think about is my first upcoming riding season!

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