First bike ever 07 K12GT

[propel]

I am new here. I take delivery of a new K12GT with xenon, esa, etc. on Monday. I had my dealer break it in for me as I do not live close by. I even got the 49L topcase painted the same Blue Metallic. They are delivering it to my home.

I live out in the boonies on private lake so I can learn the bike slowly and safely. I did take the safety course to be prepared for the world at large. I assume it will be long while before I drive it far from the house.

The reason it took so long to get the bike was the wife factor. She finally relented and so I bought it earlier this month. It will be all mine too. :-)

So..... any advice for someone like me?

[130253]

Have Fun!

[Gil]

First bike ever? You got a K12GT? Now, that's what I call a great start into the bike world. My first bike was a 1976 70cc Suzuki.

[bprigge]

That is a lot of motorcycle for a 'first time ever'! If you are not in pretty good shape I would recommend joining a gym or a Pilates class. Preventing a bike that size from going all the way down in the garage/driveway/parking lot can be very hard on your body, not to mention righting one that has tipped over.
If this is not your first bike, well just nevermind.

My first bike was a used Honda 305 Scrambler. Yes, I dropped it a few times and was thrown off a few times do to foolish behavior. Bruce

[17BUTLER]

Propel, I had a similar beginning on my "04" R1150RS. I hope you don't have problems with giggling when you first twist the throttle, as this 56 year olf guy had. Still do have those problems. Be wise at all times.

[propel]

I know it is a lot for a first bike and I was told that but I am careful. I am in very good shape as I have a home gym that I use 5 times a week. I am 49 and maybe it is a midlife thing but I am going to take it easy and have fun learning.

I got all the safety gear too as it was a requirement from you know who. I have a Arai RX7 Corsair helmet which I found the most comfortable. While in my safety class it rained hard all day but we still continued the class. Water drops were coming in from the vents I think. It was a fun class and I learned a lot.

[Bob_M]

Propel, Be wise at all times.

Welcome to the fun

[SHERIDESABEEMER]

Don't be to hard on yourself when you drop it in a parking lot.
Enjoy!

[propel]

to drop it. But sometimes things happen and you deal with it. Like sepaku for instance. :-)

[easy]

Take the Basic Motorcycle Course and have fun!!

Oh by the way, if you decide to become an airplane pilot, I want to know what your first plane will be.

Easy

[propel]

Whatcha mean..... a Gulfstream V?

[kbasa]

Get thee to a track day. Careful or not, the things you might instinctively do might also kill you.

Ride it for a couple months, then go to something like Reg Pridmore's CLASS.

[SNC1923]

1. Be careful.
2. Take riding class(es).
3. Enjoy.

[119113]

Propel,

My recomendation is to familiarize yourself with your new KGT - put a few hundreds of miles on it - then take an Experienced Riders Course. This will create confidence in your ability to control the bike and identify areas where your skills need work.

Most of all, ride safe and have fun!

Peterh

[propel]

Thank you for the replies that is why this site is so good. I am not sure if they have more advanced riding classes out here in Iowa. I know I would be very interested.