1st lesson - Buddies 600, moderate work done, no 2nd gear...not pretty.

2nd & 3rd lessons - then gf's dad's 84 Goldwing. Started with the basics, taking off up the driveway, then graduated to up the drive way, right hand circle into the yard, around the tree, and back up on the driveway.

That was it, started riding. of course I had years of experience on 3 and 4 wheelers, but never any dirt bikes.

Then I took the beginner's course, and I recommend it for anyone, well worth it.