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Title: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 08, 2013, 06:30:07 PM
I gave Teressa the MSF course for a valentines day gift.  If she passes this weekend she will have her FL motorcycle endorsement. And I will warn the masses  ;D

Perhaps then she'll ride in the front and me on the back

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/Connie%2014/teressa_steve.jpg)











Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: booger on January 08, 2013, 06:49:21 PM
I don't think I would ride bitch with a novice driver. ???
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 08, 2013, 06:56:42 PM
I don't think I would ride bitch with a novice driver. ???

hmmm me either.  However, she trusted me on the Road Atlanta Race track!  I went so fast on the back straight not thinking about her sitting high on the back (as I was tucked in) that the front wheel lifted off the tarmac!

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/R1%20stuff/roadatlantameandteressa1.jpg)


She is tiny as a mouse and her feet wouldn't hit the ground on the C14, I'll have to let her ride a low bike  :D

Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: ZG on January 08, 2013, 10:45:09 PM
Nice! She's gonna be riding the 9, I can already see it coming...  ;) :thumbs:
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: SteveJ. on January 10, 2013, 01:21:10 PM
Hey Teressa, way cool.  :hail: :thumbs:

And hiya!
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Steve in Sunny Fla on January 10, 2013, 01:40:35 PM
Teresa on a zx9. hmmm, she's gonna be one of the fastest bikes in the state? what does she weigh, 58 pounds?  :)  I hope she has some throttle control! congrats Teresa - be careful! Steve
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 11, 2013, 03:55:18 PM
Teresa on a zx9. hmmm, she's gonna be one of the fastest bikes in the state? what does she weigh, 58 pounds?  :)  I hope she has some throttle control! congrats Teresa - be careful! Steve

You guys are funny, actually i let her ride the baby ZX9 monster a few weeks ago, at least practice letting out the clutch in 1st gear on the sidewalk several times.  she could launch it no prob too.

tomorrow she attends the MSF (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 11, 2013, 05:35:32 PM
My wife thought about attending the class, but she didn't want to spend the money.  She'll ride the little honda dual sport around the property.  I think I would be to stressed riding on the street with her on her own bike.  I would feel like I would have to keep us both safe while riding.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 12, 2013, 07:26:54 AM
My wife thought about attending the class, but she didn't want to spend the money.  She'll ride the little honda dual sport around the property.  I think I would be to stressed riding on the street with her on her own bike.  I would feel like I would have to keep us both safe while riding.

I understand completely - and my usual sarcastic forum responses are:

I got Teressa's class as a valentines day present she wanted.

And I'll be stressed too, I don't want her to do it.  But telling her not too would be like someone telling me not to.  Wait, my mom tried that, it didn't work (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Strawboss on January 12, 2013, 07:38:23 AM
Man, you live where its really drab. Good thing you got colorful outfits. ;D
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: SteveJ. on January 13, 2013, 05:00:25 PM
Any news? Or are ya out riding in this lousy 80 degree weather we're having?
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 13, 2013, 06:09:02 PM
Any news? Or are ya out riding in this lousy 80 degree weather we're having?


SHE PASSED!!!!!    ;D     ;D     ;D
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: blue14 on January 13, 2013, 06:37:40 PM

SHE PASSED!!!!!    ;D     ;D     ;D

 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 13, 2013, 07:09:53 PM
Thanks, she's totally thrilled =)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: ZG on January 13, 2013, 08:28:50 PM
 :thumbs: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: COGnosticat0r on January 14, 2013, 09:01:05 AM
That is great  :thumbs: and congratulations

My wife got her's about 8 years ago and has been riding her own bike every since.  She rides a Kaw Z750S now
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Makz58 on January 14, 2013, 09:40:45 AM
Congrats to Terresa....I offered the course to my wife but she has no interest. Someones wallet is about get much lighter.LOL
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Conrad on January 14, 2013, 09:56:10 AM
My wife thought about attending the class, but she didn't want to spend the money.  She'll ride the little honda dual sport around the property.  I think I would be to stressed riding on the street with her on her own bike.  I would feel like I would have to keep us both safe while riding.

How much do these classes cost in other states? Here in my area it's $25 and $5 of that is refundable at the end of the class. Everyone just donates the $5 though.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: SteveJ. on January 14, 2013, 05:39:12 PM
Can't wait to ride with her. :thumbs: :hail: :thumbs: :hail: :thumbs: :hail: :chugbeer: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: COGnosticat0r on January 15, 2013, 02:19:11 AM
How much do these classes cost in other states? Here in my area it's $25 and $5 of that is refundable at the end of the class. Everyone just donates the $5 though.

In Georgia it is $250.  When my wife signed up 8 years ago it was $50 and she signed up in April for the first available class in Sept, by summer GA decided not to subsidize the class and the cost went to $250 that year  >:( so she had to come up with $200 more
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 15, 2013, 06:59:30 AM
How much do these classes cost in other states? Here in my area it's $25 and $5 of that is refundable at the end of the class. Everyone just donates the $5 though.

$350 in our area when we checked.  It is run by private business.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Strawboss on January 15, 2013, 10:51:37 AM
Wow! My wife took it a few years back. I want to think $25 at the local Community College. Pass it and no need to take practical MC endorsement exam. Still the same price last time I looked but when the classes are posted online they fill up in under 30 seconds for the year.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: nosaint7 on January 15, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Congrat's! 

MSF course listing available here:
http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx (http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx)

Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 16, 2013, 08:28:40 PM
Thanks- here it was $170 for the two full days training, the paperwork to take to DMV for the endorsement, AND her learning on and using their bikes for the weekend  :D

I got a $15 discount....
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 24, 2013, 12:11:10 PM
I may be picking one of these with less than 4000 miles for her as a lerner bike tomorrow if it works out. Can't have my ZX9R scratched, and this bike is a steal if my low-ball is accepted-

Its this same bike/color in brand new condition. And i bet i run the wheels off of it too, perhaps some "light" track duty too  :D

(http://www.bikez.com/pictures/kawasaki/2008/26318_0_1_2_zzr600_Image%20credits%20-%20Kawasaki.jpg)






Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: SteveJ. on January 24, 2013, 04:07:53 PM
I may be picking one of these with less than 4000 miles for her as a lerner bike tomorrow if it works out. Can't have my ZX9R scratched, and this bike is a steal if my low-ball is accepted-

Its this same bike/color in brand new condition. And i bet i run the wheels off of it too, perhaps some "light" track duty too  :D

(http://www.bikez.com/pictures/kawasaki/2008/26318_0_1_2_zzr600_Image%20credits%20-%20Kawasaki.jpg)
Cool. Good Luck.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 24, 2013, 06:36:40 PM
I may be picking one of these with less than 4000 miles for her as a lerner bike tomorrow if it works out. Can't have my ZX9R scratched, and this bike is a steal if my low-ball is accepted-

Its this same bike/color in brand new condition. And i bet i run the wheels off of it too, perhaps some "light" track duty too  :D

(http://www.bikez.com/pictures/kawasaki/2008/26318_0_1_2_zzr600_Image%20credits%20-%20Kawasaki.jpg)

The ZZR makes a great light sport touring bike.  My buddy rode his on our 7000 mile adventure this past summer.  I rode the Versys so he wouldn't feel bad about his ZZR performance.  LOL!  It is a nice bike with not too aggressive ergos.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 25, 2013, 12:12:29 PM
Thanks, the ZZR 600 years 2005-up  is the same exact bike as the Ninja ZX6-R  "2002"

I picked up a '08 model today, that the lady bought in 2010.  4,000 miles on it and got it for next to nothing.  And the lady had it lowered already, saves me the hassle for Teressa!

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/ZX9R/teressabike.jpg)

Only thing not stock on the bike, even the factory reflectors, rear fender, and original turn signals are on it!
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/ZX9R/teressabikekey.jpg)



Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: ZG on January 25, 2013, 12:35:55 PM
Nice! That will be a perfect starter bike for her, congrats!  :chugbeer:
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 25, 2013, 01:16:20 PM
Nice! That will be a perfect starter bike for her, congrats!  :chugbeer:

Thanks!
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: SteveJ. on January 25, 2013, 04:37:24 PM
Cool.

See her, you, and it Sunday.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on January 27, 2013, 05:06:04 PM
phone pic

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/205753_4467364076830_1094056157_n.jpg)

Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Scaffolder on January 27, 2013, 06:44:56 PM
I just checked one of those earlier with a cool paint job. The 1200 though.





http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Ninja-ZZR-1200-Sport-Touring-Bike-Motorcycle-Custom-Paint-2002-zzr1200-/390529968807?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item5aed666aa7#ht_2869wt_1165 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Ninja-ZZR-1200-Sport-Touring-Bike-Motorcycle-Custom-Paint-2002-zzr1200-/390529968807?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item5aed666aa7#ht_2869wt_1165)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Scaffolder on January 27, 2013, 06:50:02 PM
Even better in video.




KAWASAKI NINJA ZZR1200 For SALE by Colormania (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvH0toPvKF4#ws)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 28, 2013, 11:05:11 AM
Teressa sure makes that bike look huge!  Is she getting comfortable on it?  How is the reach to the bars?  You could do raised clip ons if she needs them closer.
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: SteveJ. on January 31, 2013, 04:35:23 PM
phone pic

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/205753_4467364076830_1094056157_n.jpg)

Kewl.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on February 05, 2013, 07:53:10 AM
She rocked the bike Sunday for the first time.  I rode some slow lap times with her around the neighborhood (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 05, 2013, 04:22:30 PM
rocked?
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: stevewfl on February 05, 2013, 05:29:04 PM
rocked?

^^^ yes sir, well maybe anyway. I'm elated she didn't fall and scratch the bike or herself! (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: whoa... Teressa to get her motorcycle endorsement
Post by: Scaffolder on February 05, 2013, 07:01:35 PM
Very nice. Slow control is way more important than fast control.