Author Topic: Got my license today on my Bandit! (Read 4592 times)

sportbikechic · « **on:** August 31, 2005, 05:18:20 PM »

Just wanted to share my exciting news! I took my road course test today and passed! This was my first time attempt and with that, in the pouring rain. YUK! I nailed it!

I love my Bandit 600 S. It Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12sdrag · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2005, 06:37:22 PM »

good job

lwg · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2005, 07:43:52 PM »

Congratulations!

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2005, 07:50:59 PM »

Way to go!! We're proud of you!

PitterB4 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2005, 09:48:48 PM »

That deserves more than one dancin' nanner!!!!!

billster · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:34:01 PM »

CONGRATS! You done good!

Have a long, healthy life in motorcycling! It's only beginning! Happy for you, kiddo!

Cheers

Billster

smooth operator · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2005, 06:45:10 AM »

Way to go SBchic

Time tout on some miles

Sven · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2005, 09:42:49 AM »

Woo hoo! Ya done good! Take it easy and let your skills grow (while having a damn good time), or you'll be buying lots of mirrors and clutch/brake levers! Oh, did I mention "have a damn good time"?

billybandit · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2005, 10:58:05 AM »

Nice one mate

sportbikechic · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2005, 11:31:33 AM »

Everyone! I am glad to have that part over!!! I agree, being a newbie I have alot of learning to do. Having total respect for the bike and what it is capable of.

I love riding my bandit!

TheBigB · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2005, 12:50:23 PM »

Well done!

Not too sure what the road test is like in Maine but here in the great state of California most riders opt out of taking the test administered by the DMV, and instead sign up for the four week MSF course. I, like you, braved the storm and took the road test on my Bandit 1200 at the DMV. I take great pride in knowing that the bike I ride is the bike I passed the test on and that the test I tool was the "real" one.

Again, congratulations!

The Big B

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2005, 02:21:08 PM »

Way to go! Just take it easier than you think you need to. First couple of years is when you have your "unfun" experiences to learn from.

Careful!

Hope you can afford the gas!

tacoman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2005, 03:03:15 PM »

I've accompanied some buddies to help them take the test. Here in Wash. state its a slalom course around cones. I think the test should be more like the auto driving test where you have to demonstrate skills in the real world but hey, the course is not easy. Congrats and ride safe. My words of wisdom to newbies is ride like you're invisible and no one sees you (which many times they don't). The majority of bike accidents happen in intersections. Good job and ride safe.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2005, 03:49:47 PM »

Quote from: "tacoman"

... I think the test should be more like the auto driving test where you have to demonstrate skills in the real world...

I didn't actually know that it wasn't?

My test in Texas in the '70's was to follow a state trooper around in a residential area while he watched what I did in his rearview and scored me pretty much like for a car except for having to know hand signals and having to put both feet down when stopped.

What are they doing nowadays? Just riding around cones in a parking lot? That's it?

PitterB4 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:17:32 PM »

In PA, I'm not sure what the regular driving course requirements are. However, they have a deal where if you pass the MSF basic course, you get your M endorsement. You even get to take the course for free! Seems like someone actually had their thinking cap on for once!