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08-17-2008, 01:07 PM
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Hot Liz, Cold Beer
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Motorcycle Road Test
Going for like motorcycle license test tomorrow. I rented a scooter. Any suggestions other than "don't drop the bike" and "don't put your foot down"?
Crossing my fingers.
And, do they check your helmet for reflective tape?
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08-17-2008, 01:12 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
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They didn't check my helmet for reflective tape when I went in June. A scooter should make it a hell of a lot easier. I took it on my R6 and the guy at the DMV was really nice. They seem to all be motorcycles guys at the Wayne DMV that I went to.
Just take it slow and ride the clutch and you'll be fine.
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08-17-2008, 01:14 PM
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Hot Liz, Cold Beer
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no clutch, automatic scooter.  haha
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1987 Pontiac Fiero GT- Stock 2.8 aluminum "boat anchor" Runs like a champ. Needs a chip now!
Also: 1974 Honda CB550/four. Ah, the OPEN-open road.
99 Saturn SW1. Flaunting a fender "blemish" (large gaping hole) thanks to a hit a run. Never caught the guy. Permanent Driveway Status at Justin's.
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08-17-2008, 01:32 PM
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Queen of Destruction / NJFBOA Supporting Sponsor / Moderator / 12 Second Club / 2006 Member of the Year / PITA
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i took mine with a scooter too, its a breeze, you won't have any problems
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08-17-2008, 01:41 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
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I'm sure you will be fine with the scooter. The problem I had was I was too tall for the little thing. My knees were hitting the handlebars when I was trying to do the cones ...
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08-17-2008, 01:43 PM
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Show up with a licensed rider. They need info from a licensed rider's license. I don't remember how many people used my license, when I took a buddy for his test. Ride with confidence and don't go too slow.
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08-17-2008, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Featherburner
Show up with a licensed rider. They need info from a licensed rider's license. I don't remember how many people used my license, when I took a buddy for his test. Ride with confidence and don't go too slow.
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I agree and the scooter should make it much easier... i took mine on a busa and it made it quite a bit harder
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08-17-2008, 02:51 PM
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I took mine on a scooter too and like like deadtred said, my knees were the only thing that made it hard lol. You will be fine.
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08-17-2008, 02:56 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
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didn't need a licensed rider with me. I threw the scooter in the back of my truck and took it there.
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08-17-2008, 03:31 PM
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Hot Liz, Cold Beer
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if i rented it from kawasaki, and they bring it there for me, I don't need a licensed rider with me, do i?
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1987 Pontiac Fiero GT- Stock 2.8 aluminum "boat anchor" Runs like a champ. Needs a chip now!
Also: 1974 Honda CB550/four. Ah, the OPEN-open road.
99 Saturn SW1. Flaunting a fender "blemish" (large gaping hole) thanks to a hit a run. Never caught the guy. Permanent Driveway Status at Justin's.
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08-17-2008, 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PBodyGT87
if i rented it from kawasaki, and they bring it there for me, I don't need a licensed rider with me, do i?
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If you rented it from East Coast on rt1 they will deliver it and show their license for you. What is Gino charging for the rental?
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08-17-2008, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Featherburner
If you rented it from East Coast on rt1 they will deliver it and show their license for you. What is Gino charging for the rental?
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I think she told me Friday night that it was $100.
- Justin
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08-17-2008, 04:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
I think she told me Friday night that it was $100.
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Wow...what a racket. That scooter is paid for many times over.
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08-17-2008, 04:20 PM
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when i took mine, i rented it from a business that just does dmv tests and so forth. she met me at the dmv early, took me around the block so i could practice on it. see then also drew out the course with chalk in the road and explained every step of the test and had me go though her setup. once i was good, we went back to the dmv she went and spoke to the instructor and i went over finally, went through the course and it was as simple as that. but once again, thats renting from a business that does that sort of thing all the time, not a dealer
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08-17-2008, 04:58 PM
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Good luck!
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Steve has a thing for sheep....
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08-17-2008, 08:08 PM
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Hot Liz, Cold Beer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokingSS
when i took mine, i rented it from a business that just does dmv tests and so forth. she met me at the dmv early, took me around the block so i could practice on it. see then also drew out the course with chalk in the road and explained every step of the test and had me go though her setup. once i was good, we went back to the dmv she went and spoke to the instructor and i went over finally, went through the course and it was as simple as that. but once again, thats renting from a business that does that sort of thing all the time, not a dealer
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East Coast had a practice session with me on friday, the guy set up cones and had me go through the whole gammit of things, coached me on it a little. And yeah, it was a 100 bucks to rent.
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1987 Pontiac Fiero GT- Stock 2.8 aluminum "boat anchor" Runs like a champ. Needs a chip now!
Also: 1974 Honda CB550/four. Ah, the OPEN-open road.
99 Saturn SW1. Flaunting a fender "blemish" (large gaping hole) thanks to a hit a run. Never caught the guy. Permanent Driveway Status at Justin's.
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08-17-2008, 09:01 PM
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Good luck!
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08-18-2008, 01:21 PM
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Hot Liz, Cold Beer
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I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wahooo!!!!! thanks for all your help, guys.
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*Creator of the esteemed "Buddy List" thread. (RIP)*
*Creator of the short-lived Ignore List Thread (RIP)*
1987 Pontiac Fiero GT- Stock 2.8 aluminum "boat anchor" Runs like a champ. Needs a chip now!
Also: 1974 Honda CB550/four. Ah, the OPEN-open road.
99 Saturn SW1. Flaunting a fender "blemish" (large gaping hole) thanks to a hit a run. Never caught the guy. Permanent Driveway Status at Justin's.
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08-18-2008, 01:30 PM
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I <3 sheep
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Congrats!!!
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Quote:
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Steve has a thing for sheep....
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08-18-2008, 02:11 PM
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12 Second Club
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conrats! some day ill do it lol
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08-18-2008, 04:52 PM
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Congrats Lizzie!
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08-18-2008, 05:01 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
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Congrats!?!
Perfect day for a ride too
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08-18-2008, 05:16 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deadtrend1
Congrats!?!
Perfect day for a ride too
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Sure is! We need a NJFBOA Bike Cruise, seems like enough members ride.
Congrats on passing the test!
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08-18-2008, 05:31 PM
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Queen of Destruction / NJFBOA Supporting Sponsor / Moderator / 12 Second Club / 2006 Member of the Year / PITA
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congrats liz!
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08-18-2008, 05:33 PM
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Congtatulations! Ride safe.
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