07-14-2016, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Long Island, New York
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New guy
Hey, new member here. I decided to register because I have my first bike on back order, the CSC TT250. I figured this forum would be a good wealth of information to begin tinkering around with my bike once it comes. I'm probably going to add a bunch of upgrades such as digital instrument cluster, aftermarket exhaust, rejetting, etc. My only other riding experience is on a Honda XR100 .... so I'm hoping the TT has enough balls to satisfy my speed craving
So thats basically it. Looking forward to meeting a bunch of new people on here. The TT seems to have gained a small cult following. 
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07-14-2016, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: George West, Texas
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Welcome , we will see you posting in the middle of the night like the rest of us.
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***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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07-14-2016, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Welcome!
At the risk of sounding like your Dad, please plan to take a MSF course. Totally worth it.
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Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
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07-14-2016, 12:36 PM
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I'm actually going to take the written permit test at the DMW today. Should be easy enough now that I'm read up on the DMV's motorcycle manual... |
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07-14-2016, 12:36 PM
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It was great as a refresher for the operation of a 4 wheel automobile as well after decades of driving.
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***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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07-15-2016, 11:20 AM
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07-15-2016, 11:21 AM
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07-15-2016, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Long Island, New York
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Passed the permit test... It seemed more centered around driving a car which seemed weird but I got my interim class M
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07-16-2016, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Congrats! Will the MSF course be on your new bike when it arrives, or on a rental bike?
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07-16-2016, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Long Island, New York
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I believe they provide training bikes at no additional charge, so I'm planning to take the course over a weekend before my bike comes. I think its around $350 for the whole thing.
This is what the MSF site says: "Prerequisites: Ability to ride a bicycle. Full protective attire is required. Must be of legal age to operate a motorcycle on the street. Depending on State, participants may need a driver's license and/or motorcycle permit. The Basic RiderCourse is a complete entry-level, learn-to-ride class that consists of at least 15 hours of formal classroom activities and on-cycle riding exercises conducted over two or three days. About five hours are devoted to learning activities in the classroom, and around 10 hours of hands-on practice are included. Training motorcycles are provided. Successful completion may lead to a waiver of the motorcycle license skill test and an insurance discount." So what do they mean by successful completion *may* lead to a waiver? |
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07-17-2016, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Perhaps some States don't allow it. I'd give the local MSF office a call to find out about NY.
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07-17-2016, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Long Island, New York
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The NY DMV website says that its okay, but im definitely going to give MSF a call once I get the money together to register for a course. With the horrible bureaucracy here you really never know.
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