[Marksie]

Just like to introduce myself. I'm completly new to the world of riding, but hope that won't last to long. I don't have a bike yet but plan on getting one after I get back from my soon to be vacation to sunny Iraq. But before I go I requested a spot in a BRC in August, for I have never rode before either. Hope to see you all around.

Marksie

[DBConz]

welcome

[Devil1]

Originally Posted by Marksie

Just like to introduce myself. I'm completly new to the world of riding, but hope that won't last to long. I don't have a bike yet but plan on getting one after I get back from my soon to be vacation to sunny Iraq. But before I go I requested a spot in a BRC in August, for I have never rode before either. Hope to see you all around.

Marksie

Sweet, and welcome! Awesome you already signed up for the BRC.

[MattyC]

Welcome to the forum.

-Matt

[Doc]

Welcome!

[Marksie]

Thanks for the quick and warm welcome. And yeh the class is soon to be required military wide to be able to ride on posts and bases. So I figured I'd do it now before a lot more people sign up, I just hope I can get one of the 12 seats. Plus it'll only help me learn good basic riding skills rather than learn bad habits on my own.

[Devil1]

It has been required to ride on base for a while. Now they are making it mandatory if you ride period.

[Marksie]

Yeh we just got the word at our last drill weekend, and its even becoming mandatory at our little reserve center.

[Devil1]

Originally Posted by Marksie

Yeh we just got the word at our last drill weekend, and its even becoming mandatory at our little reserve center.

I think it's a great idea myself. I've seen many a kid come off deployment and think he needs a Litre bike.... with bad results.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Marksie

Thanks for the quick and warm welcome. And yeh the class is soon to be required military wide to be able to ride on posts and bases. So I figured I'd do it now before a lot more people sign up, I just hope I can get one of the 12 seats. Plus it'll only help me learn good basic riding skills rather than learn bad habits on my own.

The class is CURRENTLY required military wide... and has been for a number of years. (at least since 1991 when I first took it). It just has not been enforced on the reserve/guard side.


Where are you stationed out of?

[Marksie]

I drill up in londonderry down the street from the Manchester Airport. You? Yeh when I get back I plan on getting a 500 something for a few seasons till I get comfortable, and can take it on the highway a little. Ultimatly wanna get a GSX-R 750.

[Devil1]

I wouldn't go with the 750. Don't let that 750 fool you, it's more than a new rider needs. Hell most modern Super Sport 600 are way more than a new rider needs. Look at the GS500f or the Ninja 500 or 250. The new Ninja 250 is a damn nice looking machine.

[Marksie]

No No No. The 750 is what I'd like to get after a few years of riding. I was looking at the GS500F but not 100% sure. I'd like to get one thats comfortable to ride and not to aggressive with seat position and all that jazz.

[Devil1]

Sweet. You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders!

[Marksie]

Thanks, I don't even remotly plan on jumping into this headfirst without knowing what I'm ganna be getting myself into. I just got my permit last week, in case someone is willing enough to let me ride down the block and back, then hopefully the class in August. And lots of reading and asking questions inbetween.

[Devil1]

Good man!

[Doc]

I am AGR in Vermont. Just became an MSF coach.

Sounds like you have a good plan.

Have you heard of the Green Knights?

[Marksie]

Originally Posted by Doc

I am AGR in Vermont. Just became an MSF coach.

Sounds like you have a good plan.

Have you heard of the Green Knights?

Cool, I'm just a lowly TPU, and grats. But no I have not heard of them, sorry.

[Doc]

The Green Knights are a Military mentorship program. Basically a motorcycle club for military people. We educate about the regs, mentor new riders, do rides and donate to charities.

It started on the Air side but has expanded to other services.

I am not familiar with your area but there may be a chapter near by... If not you could start one. Or be a member at large.

GREEN KNIGHTS NATIONAL

[Marksie]

Cool I'll look into it because I know there are a couple of riders in my unit that belong to a group but I can't remember their name.

[OreoGitorio]

Welcome to the forum, bro.

[Marksie]

Thanks for the welcome.

[union]

Welcome Good luck with the class. You should do fine. Its geared to people that have never ridden before.

If you need anything just ask away

[MissTwisties]

Welcome.

[KillBill]

Hello and Welcome to the site