Well I'm so new to bikes I don't even know where to start. I have been looking around the forum and I haven't seen one of those threads that are sticky saying " things to know about your bike".

Do we have anything like this on our CBRs?

Oh and I'm scared to go over 60 on it without craping my pants.

 

not really sure if we have any of those type of threads here, but as for being scarred to test it out, dont ride anything faster than you are comfortable with just take it slow and get used to the bike and the feeling of sitting out in the open going that fast and you will begin to love it

 

Have you taken the MSF Basic Rider Course yet? If so, learn everything about the TCLOCS. If you haven't taken the BRC or are saying "WTF is a TCLOCS?", go take the BRC.

But to answer if anyone is wondering, TCLOCS is the pre-ride inspection: Tires & wheels, Controls, Lights & electrics, Oil & fluids, Chassis and Sidestand. Riding a motorcycle relies heavily on confidence. Confidence in your skills and your bike. Confidence in your skills is something you'll gain over time with practice. Confidence in your bike is something you should have before you hit the starter. Mine is parked right now because I don't have confidence in it (it's misbehaving).

Based on what you posted, the starting point is the BRC and an inspection by a professional mechanic. Both will start building your confidence. Next, get full gear if you haven't already (helmet, jacket, gloves, boots and pants). Get a couple manuals (for difference views of the same thing to make things clearer). Get yourself a good basic set of tools (metric and standard, trust me). Buy specialty tools as you need them (you don't need a carb calibration tool until you need a carb calibration tool). Start doing the routine maintanence.

Oh yeah... And get yourself a couple cans of tennis ***** & a utility knife. You need organized practice. Find yourself a large empty parking lot (stadium lots when there are no sporting events are great). Cut the tennis ***** in half and use the halves as lane markers. Then PRACTICE.

 

Thanks. Yes I have been in BRC and I'm taking the 2nd class in two weeks. I got all the gear too, I have to look good to ride.

I was just looking for those threads about the bikes and stuff, but I'll do some looking for books or info about my bike.

Good tips on the tennis ***** I'll have to do that this weekend.

 

U did it mate. Once u get in gear 2 the rest is a breeze. I remember how I was damn happy when I put the gear into second LOLOL. Dont worry you ll get it. Just dont push it. Nice and easy and in a year u gonna be doing track days dragging your knee all over.
Just do remember one thing. Ride safe!!!! Street is not for racing.