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mauserk98 · 12-04-2012, 11:28 PM

Just bought an 06 C-50 with 7000 miles My first bike since 1972 and I am 62 years old. Kinda worried about the crazy drivers in my area. We just had a bike rider killed 2 weeks ago. I haven't started riding yet but looking forward to it. Great seeing all the mods made on the bikes. I like to do my own work. A great site.

Lois Mack · 12-04-2012, 11:37 PM

Welcome from Brampton, Ontario. You will find this forum to be resourceful and sometimes addictive!! Hope you are enjoying some beautiful riding weather. My bike is in hibernation mode - can't wait for spring!

**Wood Welder** · 12-04-2012, 11:45 PM

Congrats and welcome to the site.

Two Red Ryders · 12-05-2012, 12:10 AM

Wear protective Equipment; I Dress for the stop not the ride.

Push the handle bar in the direction you want to go.

Use your front and rear brakes together.

Remember to look thru turns look were you want to go.

I too am an older guy, and I like to do a little weight work to get in condition for riding.

Enjoy the ride motorcycles are fun.

papawjc · 12-05-2012, 06:55 AM

Welcome I bought my 06 C50 last year when I was 62. Had not owned a bike in 25 years. I am also from Tennessee. I recommend taking the motorcycle safety course.

Whiskey · 12-05-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by papawjc

I recommend taking the motorcycle safety course.

I'll second this suggestion. Even though you have prior experience, it's been so long that you may as well have never ridden. The $250 I spent on the MSF Training Course was worth every penny. You can find a training class here: Motorcycle Safety Foundation

I won't speak for TN, but in GA, when you complete the course you get a pass on the riding test for your license. That means all you have to do is pay your fee and take the written test to get your class M.

Whatever you do, ride safe and keep it shiny side up!

TNrookie · 12-05-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

I'll second this suggestion. Even though you have prior experience, it's been so long that you may as well have never ridden. The $250 I spent on the MSF Training Course was worth every penny. You can find a training class here: Motorcycle Safety Foundation

I won't speak for TN, but in GA, when you complete the course you get a pass on the riding test for your license. That means all you have to do is pay your fee and take the written test to get your class M.

Whatever you do, ride safe and keep it shiny side up!

In TN you actually get credit for both. All I had to do is pay the fee to upgrade my license and that was it. : )

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mondarlo · 12-05-2012, 08:59 AM

Welcome from easT Tennessee. Like you, I spent a long time not riding. I picked up a c50 and have loved very minute riding. Take your time getting back in the groove and enjoy.

louis · 12-05-2012, 10:04 AM

Welcome from Washington state.

Schmiddy · 12-05-2012, 11:12 AM

Welcome!

12-04-2012, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
mauserk98 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Another C-50 owner from Tennessee. Just bought an 06 C-50 with 7000 miles My first bike since 1972 and I am 62 years old. Kinda worried about the crazy drivers in my area. We just had a bike rider killed 2 weeks ago. I haven't started riding yet but looking forward to it. Great seeing all the mods made on the bikes. I like to do my own work. A great site.

12-04-2012, 11:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,537 Thanks: 925 Thanked 555 Times in 451 Posts	Congrats and welcome to the site. __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

12-05-2012, 12:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Two Red Ryders Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 464 Thanks: 11 Thanked 55 Times in 47 Posts	Wear protective Equipment; I Dress for the stop not the ride. Push the handle bar in the direction you want to go. Use your front and rear brakes together. Remember to look thru turns look were you want to go. I too am an older guy, and I like to do a little weight work to get in condition for riding. Enjoy the ride motorcycles are fun. __________________ The United States of America, founded on the principle that "all men are created equal; with unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Red & Black C50

12-05-2012, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
mondarlo Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jacksboro, TN Posts: 365 Thanks: 58 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	Welcome from easT Tennessee. Like you, I spent a long time not riding. I picked up a c50 and have loved very minute riding. Take your time getting back in the groove and enjoy. __________________

12-05-2012, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
louis VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 214 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Welcome from Washington state. __________________ 2006 C50

12-04-2012, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lois Mack VR Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Brampton ON Posts: 243 Thanks: 72 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	Welcome from Brampton, Ontario. You will find this forum to be resourceful and sometimes addictive!! Hope you are enjoying some beautiful riding weather. My bike is in hibernation mode - can't wait for spring!

12-05-2012, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
papawjc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Welcome I bought my 06 C50 last year when I was 62. Had not owned a bike in 25 years. I am also from Tennessee. I recommend taking the motorcycle safety course.

12-05-2012, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Schmiddy Senior VR Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Luling, Louisiana Posts: 1,571 Thanks: 29 Thanked 142 Times in 138 Posts	Welcome! __________________ 2009 C50SE Make crime pay. Become a lawyer.

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