New rider in Tucson

[voodoophantom]

Hey everyone:
Just wanted to stop in and say hello. I'm brand new to street bikes (unless you count the motor scooter I had for a month when I was 13). However, I've ridden dirt off and on for a few years. I've been interested in street bikes for about 10 years now and finally bought my bike last week.

[schlizzag]

sweet. i'm down in tucson from time to time - graduated from uofa a couple years ago. what kind of bike do you have?

[GixJello206]

welcome vato!!!!!!

[voodoophantom]

what kind of bike do you have?

Oops. I guess I should tell a little bit more about my bike and myself. Picked up a 2007 R6. She's a sexy thing. I'm waiting on a fender eliminator kit, frame sliders, and alarm (seeing as she's sitting in my living room right now). I'll probably put in for some flush mounts and an integrated tail light as well. Probably a dumb thing for a new rider to do, but I researched the hell out of the topic, the bikes, the gear, understand the risks and am willing to deal with them. I guess the best thing to do after this is have some fun. I'll be in the MSF course next week.

[Blue Devil]

I'll be in the MSF course next week.

best sentence out of your mouth. Learn to ride it the right way. There is a big difference between dirt and street handling

[357Magnum]

god i thought i was reading my own bio at first hahah.

don't worry dude, just take your time, take the class, don't push it and youll be fine.

[schlizzag]

similar to how i did it. i went to msf, got my license, then got a brand spankin new bike

have fun and be safe. maybe we can hit up gates pass sometime when i'm down there

[Jimmy3]

Welcome. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. . .you might get some flak, but there are no stupid questions, only stupid responses.

[GixJello206]

holy double post superman!

[schlizzag]

holy double post superman!

fixed it

:bike:

[voodoophantom]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. I can't wait to meet and ride with you!

[Johnny Cochran]

Welcome man...take it easy on the bike till u get used to it abit

[FastDemonr1]

Hey man, I also live down in Tucson, and I am almost always down to ride, hit me up if you want to go out sometime...

[Streaker1369]

If you ever come down towards tombstone or bisbee let me know

[voodoophantom]

Took the MSF course over the weekend. Learned quite a bit, passed the tests, took the form to MVD this morning and got the endorsement. I'm legal.

[Streaker1369]

sweet now get out and put some miles on that bike!

[357Magnum]

:smilecool

[Jimmy3]

Outstanding. Do not get overconfident.

[Matt Sterbator]

Hey man, I'm just south of Tucson in Sahuarita.

[salvador0516]

congrats fool, Jimmy3 is right don't loose respect for the bike or the road