Congratulations DesertDude!
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blupaddler
Conspirator
Wow! Congrats...MotoDude!
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RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Whens the first Mex Moto Trip?
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Congrats Dude
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Congrats Dude
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
In less than a days notice, Andrew was trusting enough to take his time and fine BMW (man what a machine! Smooth as silk...) and allow me to skills test up in Flagstaff. I all ready had a motorcycle endorsement but for a much lower cc rating ( that is a long story in itself...) So I need to complete the skills test with a larger bike ( I got my wish)
That is one big damn bike! :roost: Like most things in my life why make it to easy. So with thirty minutes of practice, up in NAU parking, we were off to MVD.
The wind was howling and it was cold out. The person handling the test was unsure they wanted to let me take it due to the cones moving by the wind. I assured the tester this was happening today. After much a do, the tester came out and gave the ultimatum; "If one cone blows over you fail the test, and have to come back. Using one of your three chances." I thought to myself, "hey no pressure, I don't know the bike either, lets do it!"
In one photo you can see Andrew clueing me in He says, "If the bike starts to lean to much, just let it go." I thought, "No way am I dropping your bike on the pavement."
Just another easy day in the life of desertdude :violent-smiley:
Small bit of history;
I have been into motorcycles ever since I was born. Back in New Jersey/New York where I lived years ago, my Dad owned several Harley's and took us out on rides all the time. In my teens, my Dad owned and operated his own Motorcycle shop. It was near the trails, so I had the chance to always ride and test the bikes. This was where I learned mechanics, and how to ride (and fall) without getting hurt. Through the years I had many trail bikes and a couple of road bikes. Fast-forward to the year 2000. I found my way to AZ, I have been getting the itch for a bike for the past seven years. The real question now is which one
Thanks again Andrew, for all your time and help with the bike!
Gracias everyone...
That is one big damn bike! :roost: Like most things in my life why make it to easy. So with thirty minutes of practice, up in NAU parking, we were off to MVD.
The wind was howling and it was cold out. The person handling the test was unsure they wanted to let me take it due to the cones moving by the wind. I assured the tester this was happening today. After much a do, the tester came out and gave the ultimatum; "If one cone blows over you fail the test, and have to come back. Using one of your three chances." I thought to myself, "hey no pressure, I don't know the bike either, lets do it!"
In one photo you can see Andrew clueing me in He says, "If the bike starts to lean to much, just let it go." I thought, "No way am I dropping your bike on the pavement."
Just another easy day in the life of desertdude :violent-smiley:
Small bit of history;
I have been into motorcycles ever since I was born. Back in New Jersey/New York where I lived years ago, my Dad owned several Harley's and took us out on rides all the time. In my teens, my Dad owned and operated his own Motorcycle shop. It was near the trails, so I had the chance to always ride and test the bikes. This was where I learned mechanics, and how to ride (and fall) without getting hurt. Through the years I had many trail bikes and a couple of road bikes. Fast-forward to the year 2000. I found my way to AZ, I have been getting the itch for a bike for the past seven years. The real question now is which one
Thanks again Andrew, for all your time and help with the bike!
Gracias everyone...
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RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
I dont care if your in a parking lot!
PUT ON A HELMET!!!!!
Dont want to have to change your username to Veggy Dude!!!
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PUT ON A HELMET!!!!!
Dont want to have to change your username to Veggy Dude!!!
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Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Boston Mangler said:
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I will be ordering a custom helmet for the dudes extra large cranium, along with as much protective gear and my body can carry.
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Desertdude said:
Good Man!
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mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
Welcome to the wonderful world of riding!
Congrats!
Congrats!
Wanderlusty
Explorer
Desertdude said:
How large is that cranium? I have a full face HJC in 3X that has just been sitting around since I sold my moto...
KMR
Adventurer
They let you take the test without a helmet? :Wow1:
Did you not have a "M" endorsement? Or is it broken into subclasses in AZ?
I was under the impression that my M class license covered everything on two wheels, were the cones a high speed test? My license was just a street course.
Sorry for the questions.
Put a damn helmet on.
oh, and holy crap I want that bike.
Did you not have a "M" endorsement? Or is it broken into subclasses in AZ?
I was under the impression that my M class license covered everything on two wheels, were the cones a high speed test? My license was just a street course.
Sorry for the questions.
Put a damn helmet on.
oh, and holy crap I want that bike.