Sorry to hear that happens, I guess through the learning process at times you have to go through things like this.
They say learn to ride on an old bike...
Personally, the comparison ends with just the feeling of being on two wheels. When you have some speed the motorcycle wants to be upright, just like a bicycle. I guess maybe turning a little bit in that you can feel how the bicycle leans a bit. My feelings though. I'm sure others see it differently.I have seen a few posts on here that riding a bycicle to better understand a motorcycle. Is it really that similar? I have never ridden a motorcycle but I ride my bycicle all of the time.
I think the R3 is a good beginner. And agree with what you said about the moto being repairable. My wife has some basic scooter knowledge from living in Vietnam for 16 years but, scooter was automatic. I've restricted her to parking lots for now as she still stalls and doesn't understand why until I tell her to calm down and think about it. She also stalls getting started from a standstill going uphill, which can be a little tricky for a beginner.This thread terrifies me but I bought the bike for her not me. If she crashes all I care about is her getting up. Plastic and parts can be replaced. My wife can't. I'm in the same boat as she's never ridden anything other then the MSF course bikes. First couple street rides and she's doing pretty good. she target fixated the first corner and almost rode off the road on her first ride. She's been doing great ever since. Told me her biggest problem is death gripping the bars and she knows she needs to relax. We did a little 60 mile round trip yesterday. Super proud of her.
I touched it up with white out lol. It was just a small spot. You wouldn't notice it unless I showed you.Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I have a couple of scratches on my side fairings. What did you end up getting to cover / touch-up the scratched areas? And did you need anything else besides the paint. Thanks!