New rider in Seattle

[sgtcall]

For the winter, slide your couch away from the wall, 3 feet closer to the tv.
Slide your bike in behind it.

We had a Soldier in Baumholder Germany that failed his rider test, you only get one chance, so he kept his Harley Sportster in the living room of his 3rd floor (no elevator) apartment for 2 years.

[bdschultz]

For the winter, slide your couch away from the wall, 3 feet closer to the tv.
Slide your bike in behind it.

[bdschultz]

Training Course and Permit Test: PASSED.

Thanks for being so generous with your feedback, I.A. crew. The encouragement you give plays a big role.

Next up: practice, practice, practice.

[FallenAngel]

Training Course and Permit Test: PASSED.

Thanks for being so generous with your feedback, I.A. crew. The encouragement you give plays a big role.

Next up: practice, practice, practice.

Congratulations and
Nooo
Next up go to the DMV and get your lic stamp with your Motorcycle endorsement

Then practice practice practice and enjoy

[bdschultz]

Congratulations and
Nooo
Next up go to the DMV and get your lic stamp with your Motorcycle endorsement

Then practice practice practice and enjoy

Thanks!

And yeah, of course. The bureaucratic stuff just isn't as thrilling to report.

[FallenAngel]

True

Anyway congratulations
Have fun riding

[bdschultz]

True

Anyway congratulations
Have fun riding

Thanks again, FA, I'm pretty happy.

As soon as I get all my ducks in a row and begin feel more confident, I'll plan a ride up north to meet.

[FallenAngel]

Take your time get comfortable with your bike
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch

[bdschultz]

Take your time get comfortable with your bike
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch

That never would have occurred to me, excellent suggestion. Thanks.

[FallenAngel]

Take your time get comfortable with your bike
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch

That never would have occurred to me, excellent suggestion. Thanks.

And if you get board with that you can watch training or practice Videos

Also If the zippers on your leather is hard to zip
Use vegetable oil on them

[bdschultz]

And if you get board with that you can watch training or practice Videos

Also If the zippers on your leather is hard to zip
Use vegetable oil on them

Yeah, I do love watching the slow speed videos, oddly mesmerizing.

Another good tip.

[bdschultz]

Picked up a well-loved, but well maintained manual.

[Herb]

That is cool, great find.

[FallenAngel]

I agree
Very cool

[Designer]

-Good For you bdschultz.

The Factory Suzuki Shop Manual is THE definitive Tech Source,..and you have it!

[bdschultz]

Anyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100?

Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.

Thanks all.

[Designer]

Anyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100? Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss. Thanks all.

After owning 3, I finalized on the Sears Lift.
First,...it is all Foot Operated. Thus you can Hand-stabilize the Bike when lifting and setting down. And. most importantly,. the Foot Pedal operation for lowering it can be made to lower the bike S-L-O-W-L-Y.

The others tended to literally DROP the bike with the slightest amount of Foot Pedal activation. BAD!!!

[sgtcall]

Anyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100?

Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.

Thanks all.

I still use a home made lift that has never failed me. I think I invested about $5.00 in it. Plenty of videos on Youtube of how to build one and how it works.

[hillsy v2]

Anyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100?

Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.

Thanks all.

I still use a home made lift that has never failed me. I think I invested about $5.00 in it. Plenty of videos on Youtube of how to build one and how it works.

I've seen that idea quite a lot. Good cheap solution however you don't get the height adjustability of a jack - which ended up being pretty important for me on my LC when changing the rear tyre. The big valanced guard on the LC requires a fair bit of clearance to get the wheel out.

[FallenAngel]

I have 2 Hydraulic scissor jacks that have 2 footings with an open front
I cant find the ones I have
I liker them because I can set the bike on a table and move the jack out of the way


sgtcall's version is a great option if you have limited space and dont need to get the bike very high ↑
And it looks sturdier then the single 2X6 option