A reader and fellow future rider who is just about to take the MSF emailed me about advice this was answer.
Hello and Congrats,
You don't know how to "ride" that's true but at least you have the guts to admit it.
That's a healthy and mature attitude to begin with.
For an "individual" sport like motor-biking there sure is allot of peer pressure right from the start.
For my part I am trying to live by the rules and practices of great riders, not show offs, not for the moment because I'd like to be around for a while.
I opted for the Honda Nighthawk 250 in the MSF because it was little higher and had more oomph then the Kawasaki 125's.
I wanted something relatively close to the 695 and that was the best they had.
I would suggest that if you live more then 5 miles from the dealer you have it delivered or take allot of side streets and break up your first ride even with a break in between.
I've been taking it slow as my weblog says with 5 mile rides. If I start to feel tired or a bit unsure I just head back to the "ranch". My longest ride has been 16 miles, last Saturday.
The great thing is that the 695 is not jumpy even if you give a bit of throttle, I just ease back immediately and the 695 just follows my lead. It's got the feel of great Italian leather jacket, broken in from day one but has the preciseness like a BMW M5. You will love it.
I'd even go back to your parked bike roll it out to the driveway or street, turn it on, feel the weight put your feet on the pegs etc.
Remember the tires need to be "scrubbed" the first 100 miles, basically broken in so you'd want to avoid excessive lean or stopping too abruptly - same goes, when the tires are cold and you are starting a ride.
Best of Luck
and keep in touch.
Best,
Alan
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