Not crazy at all. Just keep in mind it is a used vehicle, so try not to rip the poor guy off for every minor detail... maintenance parts and bigger issues could be haggled over.

Yammie noob also has a couple of goot vids for beginners

I have a roadmap for my area. My problem is my memory... 5 turns in, and the rest is forgotten. Decent gps units are just way overpriced, in my opinion, and it's not like im doing crazy long trips yet, so it just isn't justifiable for me.

I agree. But tank pads dont really weigh anything, so surely they couldn't hurt. I actually think it might encourage gripping the tank with his/her knees and might help lighten up the grip on the handlebars. And the same with the sliders, especially for a new rider who might drop it while learning.

Yeah those would be great additions. I thought you meant go fast mods lol.

What kind of modifications? Id say leave it as is so you can get a feel for the stock bike. Unless youre talking storage or minor mods for comfort or looks.

Bro thats the best riding! Its my therapy. Ill just ride all day following random roads. I have seen so many places and people i would never have seen. Even just in my area. Keep safe out there.

Maybe some luggage carriers if you want to bring something along or even store your helmet. Be safe and enjoy😁

I think it depends on the type of driver you are.. the duke is pretty powerful but im sure it will be manageable if you take your time getting used to the bike before using all that power. Not sure how long youve been riding but with a powerful bike it is easy to get into trouble with a input mistake. The superduke is known for being crazy powerful so reapect it. But definitely no where close to impossible to do the switch.

As you ride more often you will get a feel for it. If youre going to fast for 1st gear and release clutch revs will shoot up high and the bike will not like it. And visa versa if youre moving too slow and shift up to second gear the bike will jerk and maybe even stall if going slow enough... you can practice in a quite street with no cars. Drive slowly and hold in the clutch, then as the bike slows down try to get a feel for which gear you should select to roll on smoothly after releasing the clutch. When gearing down it helps to blip the throttle to match rpm,s of the gear you are selecting. I hope this makes sense lol. But its all just practive and experience. Watch some youtube videos on revmatching and gear selection. Revzilla and yammienoob have some good videos. They will probably give a way better explanation than i could. Good luck and keep safe. Remember to keep calm and have fun!

Probably condition. Its not always visible on pics. Its best to have a look in person. Make sure you get a cold start

Good advice. Ill have her hop on and off the bike today so we both get a feel for it. Tomorrow we will do some riding up and down the street infront my house.

I like this quote. Especially the 200% responsibility part. Bikes are a load of fun but need to be handled with respect.

Makes sense yeah. Its a rainy weekend so ill take your advice and get myself and her used to both being just on the bike in the garage.

Not sure if this is the correct way of doing things but this is what i have found to work best for me (i havent been riding on tar for very long so please let me know if im wrong). So what ill do when wanting to slow down is roll off the trottle and apply brakes. Then once rpm has dropped enough to downshift without sending my pistons through my radiator, i will blip the throttle and shift down a gear. Repeat till in second, then pull in the clutch and come to a complete stop. Then i put it into first. I found this works best for me because this way my brake lights are on so other motorists can see im slowing down, and im also not just rolling with the clutch in. Also, dont need to use as much of the brakes. I dont shift all the way to 1st gear until im moving slowly because my bike has a really short 1st gear and doesn't like it when i shift to it unless moving really slow.

Edit: also, doesnt it just sound so damn good engine braking 😁

Anything on two wheels is fun as long as it is fun for you. Dont listen to people who say you need a 1000cc or whatever. Whatever makes you happy is the right choice for you.

Its really not as bad as people say... unless youre on a really bad road. You just have to be aware that you are on dirt.. front brake is fine to use. Just dont grab a hand full of it. Try preloading your rear brake a moment before using the front. When cornering you can lean the bike into the corner while shifting your weight to the outside of the turn, almost like staying ontop of the bike. But seriously its not that bad. Start slow and get a feel for it staying in 1st and 2nd gear... you will get a feel for what is more stable. Just dont open the throttle wide in a corner for now. Watch youtube vids and practice at lower speeds so you get used to it. I learnt on gravel and it really wasnt hard. I just didnt have internet on the farm so nobody told me how "horribly dangerous " it it. You will be perfectly fine. Just take it slow for now. Learning this early will make paved roads a breeze.

Bro..... im jealous. Enjoy!

At minimum i would replace all fluids including brake fluid... I wouldnt risk it. If the brake pads are ok give them a clean with some brake cleaner. After riding for a while you can check around your brakes for leaks. The seals can become brittle when standing so long. Its also something easy to replace yourself if need be.

Yeah bro! These bikes are really comfy imo

Check out Itchy boots on youtube. She did sothern africa on a 250 if im not mistaken.

Had the same problem learning. I found putting a bright learner plate next to my number plate worked well to keep other vehicles off my tail. Also hugging the shoulder, allowing them to pass easy.