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[Jrg77]

Hello,

I now own a 900 S i.e. and a motorcycle permit. I'm in the Lake County area. Looking for folks to learn/ride with...

Jason

[BryanS]

Welcome!

I'm probably the closest to you- I live in Valpo. There are a few others in the laporte and south bend area that I ride with. You are welcome to join us.

In fact we are all planning to meet for dinner at a restaurant in new carlisle, which is a bit east of laporte, this Thursday evening. It might be a far ride for you but you're welcome to join up with us if you would like.

Have you taken the MSF course yet? I took it in crown point a few years ago and it was very helpful.

Bryan

[Grifo]

Hey welcome on board. Pics of the bike are required ;D maybe your mug too.
Maybe we'll see you tomorrow evening.

Mario

PS Bryan would you mind picking me up tomorrow if you not riding I have no bike :'(

[grubbywarrior]

welcome aboard !
I never took the MSF course, but I heard anyways the ABATE of Indiana course was a little better.
Just take it easy on that 900 man, give it the respect it deserves and it'll treat you right. I learned the hard way when you ride a streetbike like a dirtbike and do silly stuff on it.

[Jrg77]

Have no sense of how to ride a dirtbike so that shouldn't be a problem. I haven't had it past 5000 rpm (which seems like plenty on the street). Trying to do the ABATE walk-on thing so I don't have to spend $300. I would have come out and met you guys had I read this post earlier.

Thanks for the welcome.

[screaminss]

Welcome, any time we have a get together you're welcome too.
Keep an eye on the board here, and you should find something going on [thumbsup]

[Jrg77]

Got through the ABATE program. So far as I can tell it would be easy on the monster because except for the 20' by 60' box in which you have to do most of a figure eight. I tried it at home, and I'm going so slow that the engine pulses (more or less at idle) are disturbing my smoothness.

Anybody done the experienced course on their monster?

[Jrg77]

Got my M endorsement!!

Also now over 2300 miles on my own.

Found Rt.2 and Rt.8 (Different riding both cool experiences).

Put on the stock pipes for a weekend. It almost sounds anemic compared to the aftermarket cans, so I put them back on.

So now it is small touches to make things less goof proof... frame sliders, center stand...

I am having a BALL!

[FreeDuc]

Congrats on getting your endorsement, have fun, stay safe.

Rob

[Grifo]

Congrats again now join us.
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