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we've been around since 2005, I think
Is that you in your avatar, on a track day? if so, kewl!
I did read about your trip, that was great!! and so many awesome photos. And so great that you and your husband ride. Isn't that a wonderful thing for a marriage.
Is your VStrom the 650 or 1000? We got our older son (now 25) hooked on motorcycles when we let him learn on our extra bike, an '86 Kaw Vulcan. Then he bought himself the 650 WeeStrom
and loves it.
How long can you continue to ride, with the winter months coming? I"m on borrowed time now as it is. I haven't put the bike away yet for the winter, but the available times to ride are gonna be even more scarce between now and T-giving.
well, welcome again!
Thank you! Yes, mine is also a 650 WeeStrom. Originally Posted by VermontMom
Hi MotoMichelle!!
we've been around since 2005, I think
Is that you in your avatar, on a track day? if so, kewl!
I did read about your trip, that was great!! and so many awesome photos. And so great that you and your husband ride. Isn't that a wonderful thing for a marriage.
Is your VStrom the 650 or 1000? We got our older son (now 25) hooked on motorcycles when we let him learn on our extra bike, an '86 Kaw Vulcan. Then he bought himself the 650 WeeStrom
and loves it. How long can you continue to ride, with the winter months coming? I"m on borrowed time now as it is. I haven't put the bike away yet for the winter, but the available times to ride are gonna be even more scarce between now and T-giving.
well, welcome again!
I LOVE it! It's a great all around bike. We can usually ride all year round. It gets cold for a couple months but nothing some winter gear can't handle. My husband and I are probably going to be riding to Alabama for Christmas this year.
Hehe no that is not me in the avatar. That is a picture of Valentino Rossi a world famous Moto GP racer.

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So, I'm down in the dumps. I have to take that course ALL OVER AGAIN! I don't think I can sit through that book crap again. I am so bummed. Here were my problem areas...
-not maintaining the throttle through a turn
-use the brakes before entering my stopping point
-totally blew the two u-turns in the box although I mastered it at practice
I was nervous and I think that's what made me blow it! I am so mad at myself. I am going to go ahead an try to get into that course again as a standby when there is a next class. I'm sure I'll pass it next time because I know what to expect, but I was really wanting to ride by myself tomorrow! I can still ride, but I have to be with someone with a license of course so it's not all that bad.
Also, the bikes at the course sucked! I love the Ducati now. Ha! That take off is priceless! The take off with the course bikes were so slow and it caused me to stall out many times.
Anyway...that's all for now. I'm so upset.
Don't feel too down! That box was HARD! Keep practicing and you'll get it. Originally Posted by SBD Sass
I'm back...and I am still motorcycle endorementLESS. Yep, I blew it. I passed the written with flying colors and then I got 26 points on my road test...the max. points one can have w/o failing is 20.
So, I'm down in the dumps. I have to take that course ALL OVER AGAIN! I don't think I can sit through that book crap again. I am so bummed. Here were my problem areas...-not maintaining the throttle through a turn
-use the brakes before entering my stopping point
-totally blew the two u-turns in the box although I mastered it at practice
I was nervous and I think that's what made me blow it! I am so mad at myself. I am going to go ahead an try to get into that course again as a standby when there is a next class. I'm sure I'll pass it next time because I know what to expect, but I was really wanting to ride by myself tomorrow! I can still ride, but I have to be with someone with a license of course so it's not all that bad.
Also, the bikes at the course sucked! I love the Ducati now. Ha! That take off is priceless! The take off with the course bikes were so slow and it caused me to stall out many times.
Anyway...that's all for now. I'm so upset.

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Holy crap - what an amazing trip!
Thanks! It was a ton of fun!Originally Posted by chick_in_the_hat
MotoMichele -
Holy crap - what an amazing trip!
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MotoMichelle, I knew I was forgetting something last night when I was on. I did check out your trip as well and it looks like you had a blast even with some teary times that is what makes the trip. Shoot my long trip has been 600 miles oneway but usually by time we get home we are 2000 miles. Planning on taking along trip this summer up into Canada if all goes well
Oooooh! Riding in Canada would be awesome! Make sure you take lots of pics!Originally Posted by reda355
MotoMichelle, I knew I was forgetting something last night when I was on. I did check out your trip as well and it looks like you had a blast even with some teary times that is what makes the trip. Shoot my long trip has been 600 miles oneway but usually by time we get home we are 2000 miles. Planning on taking along trip this summer up into Canada if all goes well
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to our great group!! Great trip!! We hope to ride to Wyoming where our daughter lives one of these summers....maybe this one coming up. (That's where I'm headed next week)
How does your daughter like Wyoming? Hubby and I have actually thought about moving there one day.Originally Posted by flsunbakd
MotoMichelle
to our great group!! Great trip!! We hope to ride to Wyoming where our daughter lives one of these summers....maybe this one coming up. (That's where I'm headed next week)
Sorry for the delay in replying, ladies! Weekends are pretty busy for me and Mondays at work are typically frantic as well.
Hope you are all having a great day!

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That's halirious!
I guess at least he's not smoking?
the blacked out sportster! 