[mrlmd1]

You, like everyone else on here who comes looking for advice, will take away that advice that seems to be what he wants to hear, rather than what may be best. So, if you want to teach yourself, then read as much as you can, books, other websites, videos, etc, go slow, and practice, practice, practice, before you dash out into unexpected territory. I personally don't think riding a bike and a motorcycle are close except for initial balance, as the speeds on a motorcycle, the steering at both low and high speeds, and the weight, is drastically different, and the use of front and rear brakes either alone or in combination, is quite different for different maneuvers on a motorcycle. But I guess you will learn that, maybe, eventually by yourself, if you manage to stay upright. Welcome to our forum and be safe. And the GZ is the best bike all around, reliable, simple to work on, inexpensive to maintain, and help is always on here.