u/ChaosTheory_jrh

I had my first day of course lessons during the MSF today. I had never even sat on a bike previously. I made a number of mistakes I feel.

We're riding Harley X350RAs, and im a taller guy at 6'1".

I dont find the seating position comfortable at all, its really killing my thighs and hips the way I have to position my feet. Maybe im just not a sport-bike related seating guy?

My main problem though is Throttle control and using the clutch in tandem.

I feel like when I give it just a little throttle, nothing really happens, then just a bit more and the bike jumps up way too fast.

Once im up to speed, I do alright.

Slow speed maneuvers are really rough though.

We did the slalom and tight corners today and I missed cones and ran out of bounds a number of times.

Tomorrow we're doing the u-turn and im not sure what else.

So yeah. Maybe this is just a rant I guess.

I keep telling myself that practice makes perfect, and that I can do this, but the worry and panic doesn't go away.

I could just really use some tips to use tomorrow to help me out with anything!