dschuh,
I'd learned how to ride on a Vespa 150sprint in high school for 2 years. I was a mod at the time. Once I get the hang of it, I'd purchased a GSXR 750. unfortunately, it was stolen at a mall. The insurance replaced it. A year later, it was stolen again. The point is, start slow and take your time. Because it's not you. It's the other drivers. Ride safely. Here is a similar picture. Except mine had passing lights and antennas.