Hi people! I'm new here. Basically I only found this forum because I use the motorcycle.com (tapatalk) app and decided to check it out. I had no idea that there was a beginners forum at this site or I would have registered long ago!
Okay, so I took and passed the MSF course a few months back. I had just bought my 2004 SV650N but I wasn't going to ride without instruction and gear.
I happen to have these pics of my gear on hand so I'll post some.
After the course I picked up a new helmet...
This~
A new jacket.
This~
Some cheap cordura (xelement) pants that I replaced with these from firstgear~
Got these (awesome btw... saved my hands!)
And these~
Then bought these~
But they didn't fit as well as I wanted so I got these~
I also have a spine/tailbone protector because they pad that came in the jacket is not enough imo... AND I know what it's like to be in a wheelchair and have multiple back surgeries... not good.
Anyway, it had been a few months between when I got my course cert. and now my M1 (endorsement) and I'm finding out two things...
1. I must have a short term memory because I feel like I forgot a lot of what the course taught. I really wish I could make those assholes at the DMV pay for another go round!
and
2. It's actually kind of scary getting back on after some downtime. I should point out here that I had a decent lowside before I put the bike up so that doesn't help matters at all...
I guess on one hand I'm really excited because I finally got out and just putted around for a bit, but also bummed to feel like I'm starting from square one.
I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself... and rant a bit.
Oh, also, the changes to my gear was mostly a result of that lowside. I didn't get hurt (much) but I felt that while the Shift street boots are better than shoes full race boots would be a better option. Also those xelement cordura pants? I wouldn't put them on someone I hate! The knee just shredded at the first sign of touchdown and the crotch tore open... nope... all leather for me from now on.
Okay, so I took and passed the MSF course a few months back. I had just bought my 2004 SV650N but I wasn't going to ride without instruction and gear.
I happen to have these pics of my gear on hand so I'll post some.
After the course I picked up a new helmet...
This~
A new jacket.
This~
Some cheap cordura (xelement) pants that I replaced with these from firstgear~
Got these (awesome btw... saved my hands!)
And these~
Then bought these~
But they didn't fit as well as I wanted so I got these~
I also have a spine/tailbone protector because they pad that came in the jacket is not enough imo... AND I know what it's like to be in a wheelchair and have multiple back surgeries... not good.
Anyway, it had been a few months between when I got my course cert. and now my M1 (endorsement) and I'm finding out two things...
1. I must have a short term memory because I feel like I forgot a lot of what the course taught. I really wish I could make those assholes at the DMV pay for another go round!
and
2. It's actually kind of scary getting back on after some downtime. I should point out here that I had a decent lowside before I put the bike up so that doesn't help matters at all...
I guess on one hand I'm really excited because I finally got out and just putted around for a bit, but also bummed to feel like I'm starting from square one.
I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself... and rant a bit.
Oh, also, the changes to my gear was mostly a result of that lowside. I didn't get hurt (much) but I felt that while the Shift street boots are better than shoes full race boots would be a better option. Also those xelement cordura pants? I wouldn't put them on someone I hate! The knee just shredded at the first sign of touchdown and the crotch tore open... nope... all leather for me from now on.