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I wanna be less scared of riding on roads. I’ve only really been riding in a residential neighborhood. There’s no traffic besides people pulling into their driveways or leaving. Only stop signs. What can I do to gain more confidence? I’ve also taken it out on a back road and had to turn left from a stop sign (the crossing traffic didn’t have a stop sign) so I felt like I was holding up the cars behind me bc I wanted to make absolute sure I had enough time to get out safely, I can’t turn out fast. I also stalled like twice at this stop sign. It doesn’t help that I can’t ride every day. I have less than 200 miles on the bike. I keep it at my in-laws since she has a garage and I don’t.

I did take the MSF course and passed. Im just not sure what to do at this point, riding in the little neighborhood is super boring. I just want to be able to venture out and not be afraid.

How is everyone winterizing their bikes? This is my first bike and not sure how to get it ready for winter. Right now it sits in a unheated garage

I owe about 24,965.30 on my car. My interest rate is 5.90%
My payments are $513.57 a month and I believe it’s for 60 months (not quite sure)
What’s a good way to pay it off faster?

I have finally reached level 48 with about $1mil. Should I be going to Selenge? What spinner rod/set up should I get? Thanks in advance:)

So we all know that the stock mirrors are trash, can’t see behind you at all. What mirrors did everyone replace their stock mirrors with. I would like to change mine out.

How hard is it? Is it something I can do by myself or take to a shop? I should note that I know nothing about mechanics

So I just bought the 2025 Eliminator 500 SE and had no idea that I’m supposed to charge the battery lol
The bike will be kept at my mother in laws bc she has a garage so I won’t always be there to unplug the charger. Does the OptiMate 4 overcharge or does it keep it at a level where it won’t overcharge the battery?

Are they the same thing? I have a 2025 SE and need some so I don’t mess up the bike. Anyone have any recommendations?
Im a beginner

So now I’m torn between the Rebel 500 and the Eliminator. Anyone have a preference?

So my question is, has anyone just bought the motorcycle first and practiced before taking the msf course? Those that did, did you have friends or family that ride too that helped?
I’m not saying that’s what I’m going to do, just curious what others did.

So what type of gear should I be getting if I’ll be riding a cruiser? I know it’s dress for the slide, not the ride and I’m 100% down for that. I just don’t want to be in full sports gear and be riding a rebel 500 lol
I should also note that I do not have a bike yet, I’m going to be taking the msf course and I’m an absolutely a beginner, no experience whatsoever.

Links would be great :)

So I want to learn how to ride and I plan to take the MSF course. My question is, how did you guys determine what kind of bike to get? I really like the Honda Rebel 300 and 500. But I also really like the Honda CBR and the Ninja. I’m not sure what to choose. I’m not looking to be going super fast but I want something that will be fine on the turn pike and highways, things like that. I’ve only ever ridden on the back of a bike years ago. So I’m an absolute beginner. No experience whatsoever. I’m a 5’7” female about 170ish lbs.

Edit:: I plan to go sit on some bikes this weekend.