Teach her to ride. - Page 3

buildit · #21 03-16-2010, 07:56 PM

I've taken the MSF class and am also teaching my GF to ride. It is not hard but you have to use the basic skills first. I look at it like martial arts, build a stong base and the rest of the skills will come easier.
I spent last summer working on her low speed control, shifting, proper breaking, take offs up hill and leaning the bike. This Winter she got her learners and a new to her XT225. Here's a quick vid of the first time on the bike since July last year. We were working on her shifting. Back and forth starting off and going to second, then back to first, turn around and do it again.

YouTube- 1st ride on XT video.mp4

jhl385 · #22 05-11-2010, 08:46 PM

My 23 yo daughter is wanting to learn too. She's signed up for the MSF but it's not till the end of Aug. I'm looking for a GS500 for her now.

JRMMiii · #23 05-11-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jhl385

My 23 yo daughter is wanting to learn too. She's signed up for the MSF but it's not till the end of Aug. I'm looking for a GS500 for her now.

Pics of daughter

The GS500 is a good selection.

Bad324 · #24 05-12-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JRMMiii

Pics of daughter

The GS500 is a good selection.

but in all seriousness you guys are right down the road from so if any help is needed I can try. I might be able to talk to my buddy to part with his GS500

hollywood3586 · #25 05-12-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Fazerlady

I am a MSF Instructor and I always tell people to wait until the class. Problem is with someone else to teach her, she will pick up bad habits too.

The BRC (Basic Rider Course) will start from the beginning. It is geared towards individuals that have not even been on a bike. She will learn how to correctly mount a bike and feel the weight of the bike and how it steers, gears and moves. People that know how to ride are usually bored out of their minds for the first few hours of the riding portion of the class, since you even have to "powerwalk" the bike in the first few exercises.
So save the stress and wait for the class!

Mel

so true!! i was self taught and just from doing it myself i picked up some really bad habits. But thank god for the class cause i was able to learn the right way.

dustinsn3485 · #26 05-12-2010, 09:41 AM

I can try to be of any assistance since I'm about 15 miles away..If you need any work on bikes as well lemme know, I can help you out.

I've taught a couple new riders some basics. It seemed to go well.

n0rbertt · #27 09-01-2010, 12:21 PM

Teach meeeeeeeee

CattaniAFJ · #28 09-01-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Anden

Anyone up to the task of teaching the wife to ride?

Yes she will be taking the MSF. But due to our schedules one of us will need to burn vacation.

Ok, I can't do it because we are married. If your married too you understand. In my experience its best not to teach anyone you know because you assume that they know what ever it is your teaching them.
She really want to learn but I don't think she really understands the danger involved in it either. You should see her drive.

My wife can ride a bicycle I did teach her a little bit about the how the clutch and gears work. And to walk it under power with the clutch (friction zone). I just need someone else to finish up and give her an understanding of what she is really getting into.

Interested PM me.

Thanks
Lee

I'm sure I can count on you guys to flame and hijack.

We need pics of said wife.