[HemiKat]

1. Take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Beginners Class. At least two benefits. You learn how to ride in a safe, controlled environment and you get a break on your insurance. You will learn things you never thought about. Its fun! I had a great time taking my class.

You'll learn things your never even thought about before, I did.

[jstanforth]

be safe and have fun with the bike!

[wicked1z]

I am a new rider as well. I plan on taking the MSF as soon as my funds will allow for me to do so. After all that was one reason behind getting the bike in the first place. Couldn't afford to put 75 plus dollars a week into my little toy blazer lol. But back to the point. The actual riding part like curves and such scared the heck outa me but they kinda come a lot easier than your mind thinks. Just dont push the bike to far to fast and you shouldnt have any troubles. and listen to these good people at this site. Reading every thing that has been posted here has helped me bunches.

[scottynoface]

Just dont push the bike to far to fast and you shouldnt have any troubles.

I'm gonna take this one step further and say don't push YOURSELF too far too fast. When people crash, it's rider error 90% of the time.

[thetable]

Search YouTube for great riding videos that will help alot

That is a joke right?

+1 to MSF BRC http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm...ractive%20Tour

And gear, and all the other stuff that everybody else said.

[pveity]

addiction an be good...be safe and ride smart..

[sav]

Good luck, stay safe! Ride smart, and respect your steed!

[Crash]

Certainly get some gear ( dont forget gloves TRUST ME). Take the MSF course it was a blast. And have a blast

[chindo]

I just got my 2005 Kat GSX600F and i to am loving it. I shifts smooth and is a rush taking it down the road...I live in the boondock in oregon so all back roads with trees and lots of green all around. Its great I just gotta go get some BRT and be on my way. This is a great forum and have learned a lot from it.http://katriders.com/vb/images/smilies/004.gif

[curseboy]

my tips:

Take the MSF
Recognize mental fatigue (and physical)
relax, don't lock, your elbows and wrists
look where you want to go.

[robleen69]

Good rule of thumb. The moment you think your getting good at riding. DONT ride the bike for a week. The moment you think you can start screwing around is the moment youll crash

-Have fun

thats the truth dont ride for a week and it will feel weird when you start riding it down the street thats how i feel my bikes been down for 2 weeks now i cant wait to get back on her

[primal]

That is a joke right?

There are indeed a lot of great videos on YouTube. I highly recommend the series by CaptCrashIdaho (who also happens to be a huge proponent of the MSF course).

[crg1434]

Welcome!

I'm about a month new too. I find excuses to ride my bike so the wife doesn't get too annoyed with me. Have fun man, but when you get too comfortable just be careful.

[downsouth]

welcome and enjoy

[Ghall001]

Ride like a pro is a great dvd or download to get and check out. It will really help your slow speed skills.