New Rider in the Northshore

[astrob0y]

Hey everyone, I've acquired my M license over the summer (in July) from the MSF which I highly recommend to everyone! Prior to taking that class I had very little riding experience; rode a scooter once . I currently ride a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX500 and I am truly enjoying this bike and glad I started with this bike. Although I've only put about 300 miles since I bought it (with 7k miles) since I haven't used it to commute to work; live in Reading and work in Framingham. So I usually take it out after work or mostly during the weekend, I will probably start commuting with it next season! Only been riding for a few months now and still have A LOT to learn.
Here's a picture when I picked it up:

[csmutty]

Hey welcome to the site! EX500's are great bikes!

[G21forme]

Welcome, great choice for a first bike and don't forget to gear up. Keep an eye on the rides forum for some weekend shenanigans.

[astrob0y]

Definitely! I wear an ICON leather jacket with a full face helmet and gloves every time I ride!

Thanks guys.

[luukasama]

Welcome! I ride an EX500 as well, but mine is just one year newer ^_^ Framingham is somewhat close to where I live, so perhaps I might see you in a group ride some day

[Kazinator]

Welcome! Im on the northshore as well..if you wanna ride someday after work or the weekend give me a shout!

[dontpanic]

Welcome! Boxford here (and remember, there are NO good roads in Boxford ).

...and I just bought a'96 EX for the track!

[JettaJayGLS]

Welcome, I grew up in North Reading, currently living/working in Boston.

Reading to Framingham is quite the commute...

[OreoGaborio]

Welcome! Topsfield, here.

[astrob0y]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I still have a lot to learn on my bike, will probably keep it for at least a few more seasons before planning on upgrading to a bigger bike. Still need to improve on starting on inclines and making sharp/tight turns. Hopefully I'll get to ride with you guys next season!

[OreoGaborio]

fukit, if you're still ridin this season, get on out there & meet up with the gang

[snwbrdr435]

Welcome! Boxford here (and remember, there are NO good roads in Boxford ).

...and I just bought a'96 EX for the track!

Yep, these aren't the roads your looking for..

[Kenn157]

Welcome! Salisbury here. Next season? is it snowing in Reading now

[astrob0y]

Haha we have to do a group ride up north sometime then!

[drop]

bradford, originally from boxford. i might know a thing or two about roads in this area...

[OreoGaborio]

or three

[drop]

or three

speaking of which, we're due for a backroads rip. have your people call my people.

[OreoGaborio]

I'll have Dorris clear some space in my schedule.

[hawk]

Let's go I'm ready to he'd out for another one.