April 23, 2014 8:18 PM PDT
Congrats on your first bike. I remember mine a 57 Panhead. Nothin cooler than the breeze.
I agree, get a rear fender.
Second take the, most state DMV offer a Motorcycle Rider Course, So do many of the Bike shops. Harley of Savannah has one it is a few days long and they teach you the basics.
DMV here after you take the course you do not have to take the Motorcycle Licence test you just hand them your Course completion paper and they give you your Motorcycle endorsement.
I agree with the parking lot to learn in. On Sunday mornings early I like to go to our Mall it has a great outter road that runs all the way around the mall and early Sunday I can ride it without stopping and take advantage of being able to weave in and out of the parking area getting use to quick turns.
Remember to keep twice the distance behind a vehicle in traffic, way more than you would in your cage vehicle. Pratice stopping at different speeds to see exactly how far a controlled stop is, not a lock up skid.
Remember that single headlamp is hardly visible, so watch those cars on side streets who might pull out infront of you.
My best rides are early Saturday mornin and Sunday morinin like at dawn. I like to ride out around the Coastal, Marsh area on a big weavy road that circles one of the islands. Little traffic, I can spend time watchin the scenery and just enjoy a slow easy ride.
Enjoy your Scoot.......