I found this book full of excellent tips some of which are not discussed in the BRC class.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_wugBxirhqrdUVnN01kUkdtcmc/edit?usp=docslist_api Allen Thomas On Jun 11, 2015 1:07 PM, "Kurt Nolte" <vturbine.po...@gmail.com> wrote: > +2 for the BRC, it's a hoot. I had fun bombing around the lot on a TW200, > and our instructor's wife showed up day 3 to show all of us up on a > Goldwing (this after she'd shown off what the then-new CBR250 could do). > > Take the BRC and regularly practice the slow speed skills it teaches and > you'll be in good shape. > > And welcome! > Kurt > On Jun 11, 2015 9:05 AM, "Kyle Munz" <kyle...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> +1 for the BRC suggestion. Not only will you learn "alot" but you'll also >> have fun. I enjoyed both days of my BRC class back in the day. >> >> >> -Kyle >> >> On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 7:57 AM, Joey Kelley <sandp...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Matthew, >>> (can we call you Matt?) >>> The 700S is generally considered THE Nighthawk of the 80s - >>> they are very popular on this group both among those that ride and collect. >>> A good bike to start off with - provided you can physically handle it - the >>> seat height is not low and you need to be able to flat foot your first >>> bike, in particular, to recover from rookie mistakes. (I still make the >>> occasional one - years and years into riding) >>> If you haven't already taken it - find an instructor / class / >>> school in your area that will give you the Motorcycle Safety Foundation >>> Basic Rider Course - MSF BRC - this is a two or three day (depending on the >>> school) course that provides classroom and on-bike instruction. There is no >>> better way to start learning how to ride. >>> Thanks for signing up to ride with us - and feel free to >>> introduce yourself! >>> -Joey >>> Group Moderator >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 8:18 AM, Kyle Munz <kyle...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Yeah, if it runs good $1500 is a steal. The only thing wrong I can see >>>> from the pictures is that it's missing the decals on the fairing but those >>>> can be bought. >>>> >>>> >>>> -Kyle >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 8:07 PM, Graham Rogers < >>>> grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> That looks like a great deal Matthew. Better get it quick before 500 >>>>> other Nighthawkers beat you to it, Graham >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 10, 2015, at 19:19, Matthew Busse <mlbus...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello all, I am eager to join the Nighthawk community by buying a >>>>> nighthawk as my first bike, just looking for any tips/input. >>>>> >>>>> Here is a local bike I found that I might get if i can scramble up the >>>>> cash for it. >>>>> >>>>> http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcd/5058254734.html >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >>>>> . >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >>>>> . >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> -Joey Kelley >>> JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online >>> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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