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  1. Sixpackgal28

    Share your greatest mistake so others can learn

    Love these ! Makes everyone feel better! I am a new rider - since April - bought a 2011 FZ6r - took the Motorcycle Safety course to get my M2 - hardest thing I have EVER done. I had (have) never driven a manual transmission; when I passed the course I felt like Rocky ! 1. Practice...
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    Dropped it....0 mph!!

    Been there and done that in my own driveway... in front of all my neighbours and their kids....they called it the "epic collapse" ! But then got my bike lowered and all has been smooth ! Welcome - you are amoongst friends ! :rockon:
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    Got my FZ6r Lowered!!

    Well, after more then a couple of "tippy canoe" moments on my bike - my boyfriend decided he needed to lower my bike. What a BIG difference! I am 5'6" and when I bought my bike I was not able to flat foot - was on my tip toes. The kit came from "Roaring Toyz" - a website based in US...
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    When to Downshift into 1st

    ]I always run through my gears downward when coming to a stop sign or red light. I get into first around 10 mph out of habit. Turning a corner though i rarely get into 2nd, sometimes i do, i like to keep the bike in 3rd turning corners as it makes my acceleration out of the turn nice and smooth...
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    My first FZ6 video

    Nice video! I have a 2011 FZ6r that I am learning how to ride so really found this useful for "looking through the turns" - nice soundtrack too ! Safe riding ! CA :rockon:
  6. Sixpackgal28

    What is your helmet color?

    I have a Joe Rocket Air Pump Helmet that I love. Clear Visor and Dark Visor built in. It is black background, however has Canadian provinces all over it in flowers so adds a "pop" of colour. I had bought all my equipment and my bike is black as well. I take my M2 course and of course the...
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    Hardest technique to master

    This is going to be my next "training" !
  8. Sixpackgal28

    Life "after" Motorcycle Safety Training Course!

    Since my last post, I have been out 3 times round my neighbourhood and feel much more confident with each ride! Usually add in some parking lot training at local arena as well ! :cheer:
  9. Sixpackgal28

    Life "after" Motorcycle Safety Training Course!

    Wow ! I feel better already ! Thanks everyone for the amazing feedback and confidence boost ! Very helpful and yes, one step at a time. Love this site ! :cheer: CA =)
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    Life "after" Motorcycle Safety Training Course!

    Well I passed !! Spent this past weekend - Friday evening and 9-5 Sat and Sun. taking the course. Passed with respectable results and no demerits. Probably the hardest thing I have ever done and I have done some challenging things ! Previous to taking the course I had NO experience...
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    Your experience before your Motorcycle safety class: Please help :)

    Hello Everyone; First Post and first time owner of a FZ6R. I just bought my bike a week ago and have never ridden before other then as a passenger on my BF's Yamaha. I am scheduled to take the MSC end of April and looking forward to it. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared -...
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