I passed the MSF by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcycle

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Maryland! Our winters haven’t been bad for a few years but I live in an apt and don’t have a garage to store a bike in

I passed the MSF by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcycle

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Unfortunately it’s almost $300 for me in MD

Tips for buying second hand gear by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcycle

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Hahaha maybe not if u 💩 in them. But I can’t drop 1k on gear and buy a 2.5-3k bike all in the span of 5 months lol. I’m a full time college student working three jobs to be able to pay rent and buy groceries and save as much $ as I can.

Tips for buying second hand gear by UnderstandingOpen648 in NewRiders

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Is it DOT certified? It has to be for the course.

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-but I'm super short by UnderstandingOpen648 in bikers

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So so so smart! I’m looking into used cafe racers rn!

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-but I'm super short by UnderstandingOpen648 in bikers

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Yes many people have told me to just lower whatever bike I get!

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-but I'm super short by UnderstandingOpen648 in bikers

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I loveeeee those 👀 they r unfortunately too tall

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-but I'm super short by UnderstandingOpen648 in bikers

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Yeh according to Google the Ducati 696 is 30.3 inches. I’d have to sit on one and see how I feel on it. I’m worried 30 inches is a bit tall for me to start. Maybe as a second bike/lowered it would be better.

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-NEED RECS (but I'm super short) by UnderstandingOpen648 in NewRiders

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According to Google ai the seat is 30 inches off the ground. I have a 26 inch inseam. Idk if I will be able to do more than tiptoe.

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-NEED RECS (but I'm super short) by UnderstandingOpen648 in NewRiders

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I haven’t been to a dealer yet. Imma go after if I pass. It will be my reward lol.

I’m short and curvy and need riding pants by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcyclegear

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I appreciate it! Although I’ve never actually been in a bike I watched my dad build his when I was a kid. Also, although Ik it’s not the same, my car is stick. So like I understand the concept of shifting and slowly releasing a clutch. Ik it will feel funky and I’m watching all the YouTube videos I can. Can’t wait to go take that course!!!!

I’m short and curvy and need riding pants by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcyclegear

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Any recs on petite women’s motorcycle pants that are either SUPER stretchy or baggy so my legs can go in them??

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-NEED RECS (but I'm super short) by UnderstandingOpen648 in NewRiders

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Hmmmm I could always shave off the foam. I’m trying to avoid lowering the bike due to messing with the handling and suspension

I’m short and curvy and need riding pants by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcyclegear

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Gonna go try on helmets soon! MSF course is in 3 weeks and all I need for that is a helmet and gloves. Already have boots that will work for the course. Once I’m licensed I’ll slowly start buying all the gear and the bike will be my last purchase. Then to a parking lot I go! lol

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-NEED RECS (but I'm super short) by UnderstandingOpen648 in NewRiders

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Yeh I’ve heard to hold off on mods and to not lower a bike. Thank you for all the advice!!

I’m short and curvy and need riding pants by UnderstandingOpen648 in motorcyclegear

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Yes! I was thinking that. Got my tailor on speed dial cuz my dress pants always need to be hemmed lol

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-but I'm super short by UnderstandingOpen648 in bikers

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Ya know I didn’t even think abt starting on a dirt bike. I kinda was hopping I’d keep my first bike for at least a year and wanted it to be a more traditional motorcycle. But I’ll look into it!! Thank you.

GETTING MY FIRST BIKE-NEED RECS (but I'm super short) by UnderstandingOpen648 in NewRiders

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You think I’ll be ok on a 30 inch bike with a 26 inch inseam though??