PerfectD3
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The only thing driving a car teaches in relation to a bike is the local laws. Leaning in curves, body positioning, which brakes to use when, position in the lane, how to ride on various surfaces, etc. all are bike specific. The best thing you can do now without msf and not riding is getting used to constant eye movement (always looking 3,5, 7 seconds ahead), getting rid of target fixation (look through the turns and obstacles, not at them), and watching other drivers heads. Most cagers don't look for bikes, but they will momentarily twitch their head in the direction of planned travel. It's as good as a blinker to let you know they are changing lanes etc. If there is a long waiting list for a class, pick up a book. Dirt riding experience is a good thing for traction control, but with your limited exp. don't get cocky. Riding a friends for a bit is not the same as riding one everyday. I have test rode several of the Suzy cruisers and the one you are looking at as a detuned version of my own (with some shiny heavy stuff added). Its a fairly linear powerband and yeah, it is quick. All bikes are quick because of the power to weight ratio. A bike that does a 13 ET isn't quick in bike terms. 250s can do a 14. Learn the basics, take it slow for a long time, and the minute you get cocky and disrespect her she will bite you in the arse. Also, having to lay down a bike to avoid hitting something is a BS excuse for inadequate skills. If you eliminate target fixation and learn proper body positioning you can avoid accidents.
