New GSer, new rider!

[GS Flyer]

New '06f owner here. Came across a killer deal and it has less than 900 miles on it. Not for long...
I'm a relatively new rider and will be taking the MSF course next week. I just need to survive the 100 mile trip back home on Friday.
Just  wanted  to check in and say hello to everyone. I've been lurking for a while now and getting lots of good info and really enjoy reading about other people's GS experiences and adventures.
I plan keeping the bike stock for now. It does everything I need it to do... for now.

[ShowBizWolf]

Hello GS Flyer! Congrats on the purchase and welcome (out of the shadows) to the forum! Don't forget the pics 

[Watcher]

100 miles is a long way to ride with no experience and no license...  I'd avoid doing so.  It's your life and I can't stop you, but a trailer from U-Haul is less than $20 and I'm sure you know someone with a car/truck with a hitch you can borrow.  Just offer them $$ for gas and dinner.  It's worth it to get home in one piece.  As exciting as the first bike is, weigh the risks for your own good.

Or better yet, if you know anyone who rides have them ride it back!


Welcome to the boards and to the world of two wheels!

[GS Flyer]

Watcher, that is sound advice but I was pretty set on making the trip. I'm not completely unexperienced and I do have my license, taken the MSF course, ridden around town, dirt bikes/4 wheelers/ snow mobiles, back roads etc... and I got to spend a few days on the bike before the long haul. I like my risks to be well calculated.
Anyway, I made it, the bike ran perfectly and ticked along at 70 mph no problem. I got a bit uncomfortable due to a recently torn hamstring and it was hot with full gear head-toe. I've ridden the bike every day since and am loving it. I'm taking the MSF course again this weekend just to be thorough.
Ride on GSers!

[anoopb]

100 miles is a long way to ride with no experience and no license...  I'd avoid doing so.  It's your life and I can't stop you, but a trailer from U-Haul is less than $20 and I'm sure you know someone with a car/truck with a hitch you can borrow.  Just offer them $$ for gas and dinner.  It's worth it to get home in one piece.  As exciting as the first bike is, weigh the risks for your own good.

Or better yet, if you know anyone who rides have them ride it back!


Welcome to the boards and to the world of two wheels!

i cannot agree with this more. I didn't have my license or motorcycle insurance when i bought my GS500. Thankfully, my friend helped me and we towed it back.

Totally worth it.

[bombsquad83]

Watcher, that is sound advice but I was pretty set on making the trip. I'm not completely unexperienced and I do have my license, taken the MSF course, ridden around town, dirt bikes/4 wheelers/ snow mobiles, back roads etc... and I got to spend a few days on the bike before the long haul. I like my risks to be well calculated.
Anyway, I made it, the bike ran perfectly and ticked along at 70 mph no problem. I got a bit uncomfortable due to a recently torn hamstring and it was hot with full gear head-toe. I've ridden the bike every day since and am loving it. I'm taking the MSF course again this weekend just to be thorough.
Ride on GSers!

Sounds like you had enough to know what you were getting into.  Good advice all around here.  Welcome to the forum!

[Watcher]

Pics or shens!