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I'll jump in on this one. Good choice in bikes. Don't sweat it too much, but do keep a slight nervous tremor in your stomach. A little bit of nerves will keep you sharp and more importantly, alive.
Keep your head on full swivel and look for ways for someone to do something stupid (they eventually will and you'll be ready for it). Be prepared (fingers on the front brake and proper gear selected) to either stop quick, go fast or flick out of harm's way. Understand counter steering. It's how things really work. Knowing that will make you better.
Smooth, smooth, smooth. Even racers are smooth first, fast second. Roll the gas on, squeeze the brakes. Do everything deliberately but always smoothly.
Remember the Thrux will run out of gas on you unexpectedly (no gauge). It'll start sputtering, and you'll think "oh know what's happening!!!". This could happen at a bad place and time, so practice reaching down and flipping the petcock over quickly.
Just stay up and alive. Time will take care of the rest if you remain humble.
Best of luck, Kerry
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