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First bike 81 Yamaha xj650

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Kelslynae, Nov 7, 2024.

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    Kelslynae New Member

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    So I'm getting my first bike soon though won't be riding till spring so I have sometime. I have never driven anything manual. So I'm just trying to figure out how hard this will be for me to learn. I will be taking a class in the spring. I'm 29 and 5'8 so hoping the size of the bike will work out. I'm working on my arm strength as I have no upper body strength and I know I'll need that. But I'm just wondering if anyone else has any tips on what I need to do to prepare myself.
     
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    If you keep the brake, throttle and clutch cables, especially the clutch, lubricated, you won't need much upper body strength. At least in the grippers (hands).
     
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