ronsonol
Junior Member
Feel like I made several mistakes. Listening to friends before checking forums was the first! 600cc too powerful for first riders I've read.
Well first time rider, took MSF course (I feel that I didn't learn properly, or at least had enough time to be better) and now I own a 2004 FZ6.
Been practicing clutch control and being extremely cautious about the throttle. I've dropped the bike a few times, ironically when stopped. After braking, I always lean to the left and somehow the bike drops albeit slowly since my leg is bracing it. (I'm skinny, short 5'5" , and a light weight 125lb ) Each time I lift the bike back up I feel like the hulk its so heavy.:Flash:
Anyways, definitely won't be hitting the road until I feel more confident doing figure 8's at slow speed (5mph or less). Turning left is always easier than right for some reason, but I've found online to use the rear brake and keeping the clutch in the friction zone and that helps a lot! Didn't learn that at MSF (still a little bitter that I didn't get super trained)
I live in a nice neighborhood, several culdesacs, and protected from busy street traffic, not too many kids.
Clutch is way sensitive but I am adapting to the narrow friction zone.
Being super cautious, trying to be smart about everything, and hoping to learn.
Well first time rider, took MSF course (I feel that I didn't learn properly, or at least had enough time to be better) and now I own a 2004 FZ6.
Been practicing clutch control and being extremely cautious about the throttle. I've dropped the bike a few times, ironically when stopped. After braking, I always lean to the left and somehow the bike drops albeit slowly since my leg is bracing it. (I'm skinny, short 5'5" , and a light weight 125lb ) Each time I lift the bike back up I feel like the hulk its so heavy.:Flash:
Anyways, definitely won't be hitting the road until I feel more confident doing figure 8's at slow speed (5mph or less). Turning left is always easier than right for some reason, but I've found online to use the rear brake and keeping the clutch in the friction zone and that helps a lot! Didn't learn that at MSF (still a little bitter that I didn't get super trained)
I live in a nice neighborhood, several culdesacs, and protected from busy street traffic, not too many kids.
Clutch is way sensitive but I am adapting to the narrow friction zone.
Being super cautious, trying to be smart about everything, and hoping to learn.