Hello

[mancunianR3inDC]

I'm new to motorcycles. My choice of the R3 was more of a Goldilocks moment. It was just right. I'm 6'6" and didn't want to ride a moto that give me pain. I am looking to do forward controls at some point.

With great power comes great responsibility... taking it easy learning and having fun and seeing DC through very different eyes now.

 

[1K9]

DC Rider; Your first plane a Saturn V You must drive a Viper or a Corvette I bet Take a basic skills class and look for a Ride Like a Pro location. Have fun.

 

[Fingers]

Welcome from Florida,enjoy your R3

 

[Jerry C]

Welcome to motorcycling and welcome to Rockets.

Learn, learn and then learn some more. You are spot on about responsibility.

Jerry C

 

[TriumPhil]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey, mancunianR3inDC.

Remember, slow and easy wins the race and that applies doubly for beginners!

These are very powerful machines and they do have the potential, especially with inexperienced or unsuspecting riders, to chew 'em up and spit them out. I've been riding for nearly 52 years now and it took me 3 months to become totally comfortable and confident with this motor's extraordinary capabilities.

An urban or even suburban environment is provides less than optimal conditions for newbies to learn the performance envelope of the Rocket III - many more hazards to deal with than in less frenetic circumstances - and to acquire the road time and riding experience to match your steed's requirements and specifications.

I only state these cautionary things because everyone here wants you to have a positive and safe relationship with motorcycling and with a fire-breathing motorcycle that's one of the most bodacious ever put on the road. We will be here to help you to get up on the learning curve, so you can better enjoy all of the great aspects of motorcycling and particularly the added ones that such a fine two-wheeled tool such as the R3 can provide.

 

[1K9]

I had to get a back rest on mine to be able to stay on the seat. Phil is right, this is no groom's bike but an expert's. It can accelerate past anyone's skill level speed easily. Find an experienced buddy to go out with and drive well within your skill level. Always wear good protective gear; skull protector, boots, skin rash avoidance clothes. We are sounding like moms and dads because you said you are new to motorcycling. Hopefully you have an Elmer to ride with and learn from.

Phil put it well again when he stated that;
"We state these cautionary things because everyone here wants you to have a positive and safe relationship with motorcycling and with this fire-breathing motorcycle that's one of the most bodacious ever put on the road. We will be here to help you to get up on the learning curve, so you can better enjoy all of the great aspects of motorcycling and particularly the added ones that such a fine two-wheeled tool such as the R3 can provide."

Old fart on his RIII


The bike can do it you just have to learn slowly.

 

[scot in exile]

Six foot six what the hell do they feed you in DC you should fit the Rocket nicely.

 

[sonny]

Welcome from the big city of Henryetta Oklahoma. Home to no. 74. (Be Careful and enjoy)

 

[Boog]

Hello mancunianR3inDC and welcome from Virginia. Which shop did you buy from?

 

[Paul Bryant]

Welcome from New Zealand.