Guys guys guys

"AM3R shamefully returns " (am3rshamefullyreturns) 04/19/2016 at 08:24 • Filed to: Motorcycle

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I decided I want to get a motorcycle. I’m planning on signing up for a headstart riding course at a local school so I can get some experience on a bike, then taking another riding class, then getting my permit and a bike. Pretty much decided on a Ninja 300. I’m so excited!!!

Any northern VA oppos out there that ride?

Shoop > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 08:35

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Just dont get a cafe racer as a first bike

atrombs > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 08:38

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Arlington checking in. Got my license last fall. Saving up for a sweet dual sport.

AM3R shamefully returns > atrombs 04/19/2016 at 08:52

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Nice, I'm over in Centreville/Fairfax. Did you do any riding courses around here?

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Shoop 04/19/2016 at 09:18

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Lol

atrombs > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 09:39

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I did the one through NOVA. It was fun! I was worried it would be all classroom stuff with only a few moments on a bike, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out I was wrong.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 09:52

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Pretty much the exact same thing a buddy of mine just did a few weeks ago, beginner class and Ninja 300. Or was it an R3? Crap, I don’t remember. But it seems to be an excellent size for a starter.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 10:01

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Join the club I’m doing the same thing.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/i-just-passed-…

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/im-gonna-start…

The Ghost of Oppo > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 10:01

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Go to the NOVA one, the ones H-D dealerships have are expensive as shit

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 10:14

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Good choice. Take the MSF course, get some practice, get a good bike, and enjoy the wonderful world of 2 wheels.

AM3R shamefully returns > atrombs 04/19/2016 at 10:42

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Sounds good, I'll look into it. Can't seem to find much current info on them though.

AM3R shamefully returns > The Ghost of Oppo 04/19/2016 at 10:43

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I'm not too interested in learning on a Harley anyways, seem to have lots of other great options around me too.

AM3R shamefully returns > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 04/19/2016 at 10:43

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Nice, only difference is I have no experience on a motorbike at all.

AM3R shamefully returns > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/19/2016 at 10:43

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How's it been going for him so far?

AM3R shamefully returns > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 04/19/2016 at 10:44

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That's the plan!

jminer > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 10:47

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It’ll be fun, I promise!

I’m in Missouri though, a bit too far away for a ride.

The Ghost of Oppo > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 10:49

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Well unless you take your own bike, you will most likely be learning on a cruiser style of some sort. The NOVA Loudon class only has standards and cruisers and from what I hear that is typical of MSF classes nation wide.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 10:59

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He’s never ridden before. But he says he loves it and wants to ride every chance he gets. He did tell me he had a couple scares so far, but didn’t really go into detail.

atrombs > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 11:28

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Here’s the one I did. At the time I was living in Sterling, so the campus was literally 3 minutes from my house. Really great instructors too.

http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/loudoun/c…

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 11:56

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Awesome! The 300s look really cool

slipperysallylikespenguins > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 16:26

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I bought a Ninja 250 new as my first bike back in 2007. It’s the older model so they are a bit different, but they are really good to start on. They have enough power to hit triple digits and are able to cruise comfortably. I’ve since moved up to an SV650 but I kept my Ninja as a backup bike that I could let friends ride. It’s still just as fun in the twisties as my bigger bike.

AM3R shamefully returns > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/19/2016 at 21:27

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Awesome, that's great to hear! It's been reliable so far?

AM3R shamefully returns > atrombs 04/19/2016 at 21:28

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Damn both seem to be full. I’m gonna read up on some reviews of other local schools around here.

Should I do the jumpstart course then a basic riding course or just skip to the basic riding course?

AM3R shamefully returns > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/19/2016 at 21:29

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Did it take him long to get comfortable riding on the street?

AM3R shamefully returns > jminer 04/19/2016 at 21:30

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Definitely would be a long ride!

I’m thinking I'll probably use the bike for lots of small trips around my area.

AM3R shamefully returns > Santiago of Escuderia Boricua 04/19/2016 at 21:31

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They do! Would be perfect if I got one in the color combo above.

slipperysallylikespenguins > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 22:27

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I’ve got about 15k miles on it. Had the valves checked once and didn’t need adjusted. I’ve taken it on several 1000 mile trips were it sat all day at 9-11k rpm and it didn’t skip a beat.

AM3R shamefully returns > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/19/2016 at 22:57

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Awesome, making me more set on a Ninja. Part of me wants to jump up and get an R6 or CBR... But that's not happening haha.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 23:23

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I’d have to go with red. It’s a squad thing

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AM3R shamefully returns 04/19/2016 at 23:38

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No not really. He put 1000 miles on in the first week.

atrombs > AM3R shamefully returns 04/20/2016 at 07:18

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There were some people in my basic riding course that have never been on a bike before. I think you’d be fine to go straight to the basic rider course.