Thanks, been in Raleigh all my life. 2 hours from the beach and 2 hours from the mountains... and 2 much traffic in Raleigh as I know you can relate to in Charlotte.
RED is the fastest color. Even at stoplights red is faster!
I'm trying to convince my wife that we should get a '21 Ridgeline RTL in white.
Welcome!Hello everyone. My name is Matt. Earlier this month I borrowed a truck and dragged a uhaul MC trailer from my home here in Fort Mill, SC up to Winston Salem, NC to purchase a new-old-stock 2018 manual.
This is my very first bike, and haven't been on one of any kind since completing the MSF BRC back in 2015. The 100yd ride from where I unloaded it off the trailer to my driveway was pretty sketchy. So I'm torn between waddling up and down the street for practice and waiting for my engine guards to arrive. I'd rather have that extra bit of protection on the otherwise zero-mile pristine bodywork. Or maybe that's just an excuse.
I know, I broke the cardinal rule for a first bike. BUY USED!
The combination of fear and anticipation is killing me, so I like to bury myself in technical forum posts and gazing wistfully at accessories. The center stand is now here and waiting to be installed, and I've got my eye on a RAM phone mount and some Shad side cases. My goal is decent overnight/weekend trips and motocamping.
I can't wait to learn more about this unique bike and the interesting tribe it draws...
Start slow and you will get used to it again. I see you are in ABQ. Interesting city that. My brother in law lives there. We had planned to ride Route 66 to visit last but Covid.
Take a bunch more 100 yard rides. You will slowly gain confidence. Most sketchy rides I witness by beginners are actually at too slow a speed. I am NOT saying go fast. But it is often easier to keep a bike upright and stable at 15-20mph but more difficult at 3, 5 or 7 miles per hour. I think most bikes get dropped in parking lots and at stop signs. If you have someone locally who can help you out that would be great help too.
Welcome aboard! I am also in the Charlotte area and also have a 2018 NC750X manual. Bought it new last year after visiting it in the showroom for about 12 months. It's a great bike and an easy ride once you get used to it. I would suggest repeating the lessons learned in the MSF course (all viewable on YouTube I am sure) and slowly getting back on the saddle.Hello everyone. My name is Matt. Earlier this month I borrowed a truck and dragged a uhaul MC trailer from my home here in Fort Mill, SC up to Winston Salem, NC to purchase a new-old-stock 2018 manual.
This is my very first bike, and haven't been on one of any kind since completing the MSF BRC back in 2015. The 100yd ride from where I unloaded it off the trailer to my driveway was pretty sketchy. So I'm torn between waddling up and down the street for practice and waiting for my engine guards to arrive. I'd rather have that extra bit of protection on the otherwise zero-mile pristine bodywork. Or maybe that's just an excuse.
I know, I broke the cardinal rule for a first bike. BUY USED!
The combination of fear and anticipation is killing me, so I like to bury myself in technical forum posts and gazing wistfully at accessories. The center stand is now here and waiting to be installed, and I've got my eye on a RAM phone mount and some Shad side cases. My goal is decent overnight/weekend trips and motocamping.
I can't wait to learn more about this unique bike and the interesting tribe it draws...
I have the 1st Gen Ridgeline. I love how much space it has especially with the full sized trunk under the bed. In this land of 3/4 and 1 ton V8s, a compact truck with a V6 is considered underpowered by definition.
Albuquerque is definitely interesting. Great weather and nearby destinations for riding, but terrible drivers!
