my first real ride

[mrdomino]

What up guys, just got back from my first real ride.. today was my 3rd time ridding my GS, 1st time was to go forward in 1st gear... i think i got up to 3rd, 2nd time i fell and scraped up my knees  ; the GS is fine needs a new handlebar tho, and this brings me to today...where i could bend my knees because the scab was forgiving  today was fuckin fire, i built up my confindence a lot and cannot wait to get some insurance so i can go crusin. just have a mpermit at the moment and still slacking on signing up for the MSF course, anyways the GS500 is a really fun beginer bike so far 

[allmtrslut]

cool man, congrats...ride safe and enjoy. WEAR GEAR!

[mrdomino]

so far i got a decent helmet + leather garden gloves + levis + split jacket im not really sure on what to buy 

[Dwn4whadever]

Congrats man. And welcome to the site.

[Egaeus]

so far i got a decent helmet + leather garden gloves + levis + split jacket im not really sure on what to buy 

Get thee to www.newenough.com and shop!

[Alphamazing]

so far i got a decent helmet + leather garden gloves + levis + split jacket im not really sure on what to buy 

Get a motorcycle jacket (leather if you ride in cold weather a lot, or textile if you split it between hot and cold, and mesh if you're ALWAYS in hot weather), and QUALITY ALL LEATHER MOTORCYCLE gloves.

If you want one good reason to get ALL LEATHER MOTORCYCLE gloves, read this: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=20659.0

Check out NewEnough for good deals on gear. http://www.newenough.com/index2.htm

Quality gear is invaluable. Get some good motorcycle pants as well, for long trips and whatnot.

[mrdomino]

thanks for the info,

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZnewenough

is what i found too, ebay link.. killer prices

[Egaeus]

thanks for the info,

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZnewenough

is what i found too, ebay link.. killer prices

If you can find your size on there, and don't care if you match, then yeah, you can get some killer deals from their ebay store. 

[3imo]

I have a yellow joe rocket jacket for $50 if ya want it.

brand spankin new.  cept for a butterfly on the left shoulder and I think a bee by the chest.

SZ medium.

[mrdomino]

PM me some pics, im medium according to the RocketJoe size chart 

[3imo]

I pm'd you....this in case you dont want it and others are interested.
you got first dibs.









Bumblebee Yellow and Black
Joe Rocket is the Motorcycle apparel leader.
RETAIL $80.00!

Free-air™ poly/mesh shell
Perforated dual density body armor in shoulders, elbows/forearms and spine
Removable spine plate
Sure Fit™ adjustable waistband
8" zipper for pant
Snaps at biceps and fore arm
Vecro at cuffs
Two front zipper pockets
Hard to find Yellow(VISIBILITY!) and Black
This is an awesome jacket...perfect for spring and summer riding!

When you want the protection without all the bulk.

[BaoQingTian]

Since no one else seems to have suggested it, and you've already had 1 fall out of three times riding, I STRONGLY encourage you to take the MSF class.  I've never been on a bike before, took the class, passed, and I've never had a problem on my GS.  They help go over a lot of motorcycle specific defensive driving in traffic, and you get to spend about 15 hours riding bikes   It was only $100 at my local community college and worth three times that amount.  I highly encourage it (on top of getting good gear like everyone here is suggesting).