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Old May 17, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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I just bought my bike wed night and i hauled it back but as soon as i got in my community i drove it around the block never leaving first gear though haha still trying to learn how to ride just havent had time for someone to show me
 
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Old May 25, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Last season I had an F4I ... This season I upgraded to a 954. Riding it back was a little nerve wracking at first because of the power difference. I thought I was going to over do it but after about 20 minutes I got used to it. Then the next obstacle popped up. Leftovers from the Oklahoma storm system decided to switch directions and wrap around in front of me. Got off the highway and about 6-7 miles from my house it just started downpouring. Safe to say I pulled off and coasted to the gas station and waited it out. Never want to go through that again haha.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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I bought a hitch and had it install to my 04 honda Accord coupe so I could rent a trailer whenever and tow it myself
 
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by backyardmechanic
im sure i am going to catch a lot of sh*t for saying this, but the minute i had the motorcycle delivered to my driveway, i got on and rode it to work, never having riddden a minute in my life
I did the same thing. I drove my bike back in a uhaul and from the uhaul store home which was 5 miles I road. Stalled 20 Times. The next day was back on it road 9 miles around the neighborhood stopping etc... Never stalled once.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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I rode mine back about 25 miles from Bournemouth to Southampton. Literally the minute I started the journey home the heavens opened and it pissed down with rain. I was still grinning all the way back though
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Bought my CBR600 F4 a couple weeks ago and test drove it (learned to ride) a couple hours and finally rode it home today the 20-+ mile journey.


Never had a more exhilarating time riding/driving!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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First bike off the lot, '88 EX500. Accidentally, popped a wheelie in an intersection then pulled over to settle my nerves. My legs gave out from under me in the parking lot.

Who the hell thought that would be a great idea, besides the salesman?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 04:14 AM
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I came from a ninja250 too but im planning to get a cbr600..hope i can adapt quick
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Yes Soon as Cash was handed over and I received my Title an keys I Drove my 929 back down the Moutains of Va. I Was Stoked but my crotch was Sore. But All in All I loved it
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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When i bought mine there was no way i was not going to ride her home..

Got the mrs to come with me when we went to look at it. just so if i bought it she could drive the car home and i could ride!!!

Best 3 hour ride ever!!
 
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