sburns
Well-known member
Hey All
Just got my M2 after taking the learning curves course at the end of July.
Then bought a bike, a used 2012 HD Electra glide police.
Ya ya, it is my first bike, maybe too much I dunno yet. Yes heavy as ****, kinda got caught off guard with that one. But I have gotten use to it, and moving it around in neutral. All I have been doing is puttering around my neighborhood trying to master the clutch control and first gear. Usually about an hour at a time. The Rider like Pro, and other YouTube videos have been a great help figuring stuff out.
Some stuff I have noticed. Maybe all beginners go through this.
It's weird not putting on seat belt. Usually the first thing I do once I start my car.
I get so freaking hungry after just an hour of riding.
Sweat like crazy (ride in full gear always), almost like a workout.
The bike stinks when parking the garage. Need to leave it open for a bit to let the fumes out.
Anyhow still working on clutch control. The instructors from the course said this was the main thing to learn.
Once I feel more comfortable with the clutch and doing things smoothly I plan to do some traffic rides.
I don't mind taking things slow as I would like to enjoy this for very long term.
Curious how did some of you all start out in the beginning? When did you go out in traffic etc.
Just got my M2 after taking the learning curves course at the end of July.
Then bought a bike, a used 2012 HD Electra glide police.
Ya ya, it is my first bike, maybe too much I dunno yet. Yes heavy as ****, kinda got caught off guard with that one. But I have gotten use to it, and moving it around in neutral. All I have been doing is puttering around my neighborhood trying to master the clutch control and first gear. Usually about an hour at a time. The Rider like Pro, and other YouTube videos have been a great help figuring stuff out.
Some stuff I have noticed. Maybe all beginners go through this.
It's weird not putting on seat belt. Usually the first thing I do once I start my car.
I get so freaking hungry after just an hour of riding.
Sweat like crazy (ride in full gear always), almost like a workout.
The bike stinks when parking the garage. Need to leave it open for a bit to let the fumes out.
Anyhow still working on clutch control. The instructors from the course said this was the main thing to learn.
Once I feel more comfortable with the clutch and doing things smoothly I plan to do some traffic rides.
I don't mind taking things slow as I would like to enjoy this for very long term.
Curious how did some of you all start out in the beginning? When did you go out in traffic etc.