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Originally Posted by i2kdave
Took my first "ride" today. Just rode around the neighborhood, going up and down the main drive and turning around in the cul-de-sacs. Got it up to about 25 - 30 mph. It was a lot less scary than I thought it would be. It definitely helps that I rode 4-wheelers when I was a kid, as far as working the clutch, brakes, and gears. One thing I need to work on is keeping my turns tight when leaving stop signs. Everything else seemed pretty good, though. Here's a pic my wife took:
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Tight turns can be very unsettling at first. Just turn your head the direction you want to go. The bike and your body will do the rest( simplified version). Practice and then practice some more. Most riders find left or right easier than the other. Practice both until you can confidently start out left or right from a stop sign or red light. Empty parking lots are free for the taking and the results are priceless.