Gazoo:Hey there everyone. I'm new to riding and just got my first bike, A 2003 Warrior
Welcome to Warriorism. Please take the time to aquire a little book knowledge on riding techniques before running off and applying "common sense or biker folklore" to your large, powerful new toy. Here is a useful one you might consider:
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/1889540536.html
Best of luck with your new addiction.
Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.
--Charles Mackay