I'm thinking about taking a training course at my community college and I want to get into it. Does anyone here ride bikes? Got any tips for a noob?
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I don't really have any tips other than be careful, some drivers will change lanes without looking in their blind spot and that doesn't bode well for motorcyclists.
Also, motorcycles are awesome and I was thinking (not very seriously though) about driving one as well. This isn't going to happen for some time though because I'm kind of broke. A man can have his dreams can't he?
Also, motorcycles are awesome and I was thinking (not very seriously though) about driving one as well. This isn't going to happen for some time though because I'm kind of broke. A man can have his dreams can't he?
I've been able to get by with only a motorcycle for about 6 months now. They are very inexpensive and a lot of fun.SilentCom said:
OT: The biggest tip I can give is when you are first learning to ride you have to trust yourself without being overconfident.
My mom has motorcycles. She also wears kevlar long underwear under her jeans with her leather jacket and helmet.
Another safety tip from mama is "don't let a person ride on the back of a motorcycle that is not meant for it. He or she will get a burn from the tail pipe."
Another safety tip from mama is "don't let a person ride on the back of a motorcycle that is not meant for it. He or she will get a burn from the tail pipe."
Got my license a few weeks ago. Biggest thing is to WEAR A FUCKING HELMET. Who cares if someone says its "lame". Just tell the person that you'd rather be "lame" than be a vegetable or dead.
The other thing is to be extra cautious and attentive while riding. Drivers around you may not see you on a bike and do something stupid. In those moments you better be paying attention.
The other thing is to be extra cautious and attentive while riding. Drivers around you may not see you on a bike and do something stupid. In those moments you better be paying attention.
I just remembered I live a couple hours drive from Seattle (Washington state, USA)... we get a lot of rain here which brings me to my tip: mind the weather
There are people who ride their motorcycles here, but only when the weather is reasonably nice, otherwise, wet/icy roads and motorcycles don't mix very well.
There are people who ride their motorcycles here, but only when the weather is reasonably nice, otherwise, wet/icy roads and motorcycles don't mix very well.
Aha! Finally, my kind of thread. Just got my own bike last week actually. The course is well worth it and having a motorcycle is awesome. I wholly recommend it. I haven't crashed yet 
. just gotta be careful. As far as weather goes, I'm in Fl. Proper equipment is a must and it makes you look trendy too. Loads more girls are interested in me cause of the bike.
. just gotta be careful. As far as weather goes, I'm in Fl. Proper equipment is a must and it makes you look trendy too. Loads more girls are interested in me cause of the bike.
I have a question, how much does insurance on a bike cost? Assuming your bike costs like 1000, and you are 22 with no accidents or tickets on your record?
Or at least how much does insurance cost for the people here who do have a bike?
I always wanted to buy a motorcycle but weather and insurance rates always kept me from it. So I just watch Moredeth13 and wish it was me.
Or at least how much does insurance cost for the people here who do have a bike?
I always wanted to buy a motorcycle but weather and insurance rates always kept me from it. So I just watch Moredeth13 and wish it was me.
Take your time while training. If you think you need more practice, THEN PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! This is between life and death. If your teachers aren't being harsh and blunt then they're in danger of killing you.
3 things to remember that helped me alot:
- Eyes are the key to everything, look were you wanna go and not at the ground
- Knees are kept tight against the bike at all times unless you're duck walking
- DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE!!! =P
3 things to remember that helped me alot:
- Eyes are the key to everything, look were you wanna go and not at the ground
- Knees are kept tight against the bike at all times unless you're duck walking
- DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE!!! =P
Be careful, watch for other cars and make yourself as visible as possible, wear proper protection, and obey traffic laws. Just 'cause you're on super-crazy-fast crotch rocket that can go at 150 mph doesn't mean you have to (Not saying you would or anything, but sometimes people can get a little speed-demony with that sort of thing).
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION. Yes, that includes full, tough leather suits. They may be hot or some might think they're dorky, but I can guarantee it's preferable to being a red smear on the road.
As has been said, bikes handle very differently to cars so take it real easy for the first few months you start riding. That includes long braking distances, slow accelerations, wide and slow turns, and any other precaution you can imagine until you get used to it and become completely awesome and infallibly cool like the rest of us.
Finally, if you look down, you'll go down. So keep your eyes up, mate. Stay safe.
As has been said, bikes handle very differently to cars so take it real easy for the first few months you start riding. That includes long braking distances, slow accelerations, wide and slow turns, and any other precaution you can imagine until you get used to it and become completely awesome and infallibly cool like the rest of us.
Finally, if you look down, you'll go down. So keep your eyes up, mate. Stay safe.
first off, what particular style of bike are you looking to use? that will have a impact of your riding style and how you're able to react to things happening on the road, cruiser style bikes for example have difficulty on tight corners and in the case of the softtail harley davidson range the effectiveness of the rear suspension is compromised for the sake of appearance, and with sports bikes the seats can get uncomfortable during long rides and the low 'clip on' bars push your weight onto your wrists, which can result in cramps.
like everyone else said, wear a helmet and the appropriate gear to protect you from the pavement, and don't go for anything cheap in these areas either afterall its your health and skin at stake here, as one of the old motorcycle helmet ads say "only person who buys a 10 dollar helmet is someone with a 10 dollar head"
when riding, ride defensively, and assume that a) no one else on the road notices your there and b) they will do something incredibly stupid
once you have your full licence don't go for the biggest, fastest and flashiest bikes out there (i.e: harley davidsons, ducati's and the racing 'litre bikes' (bikes with an engine size bigger than 1000 cc)) go for what suits your needs best and with a power/torque spread that you can control
like everyone else said, wear a helmet and the appropriate gear to protect you from the pavement, and don't go for anything cheap in these areas either afterall its your health and skin at stake here, as one of the old motorcycle helmet ads say "only person who buys a 10 dollar helmet is someone with a 10 dollar head"
when riding, ride defensively, and assume that a) no one else on the road notices your there and b) they will do something incredibly stupid
once you have your full licence don't go for the biggest, fastest and flashiest bikes out there (i.e: harley davidsons, ducati's and the racing 'litre bikes' (bikes with an engine size bigger than 1000 cc)) go for what suits your needs best and with a power/torque spread that you can control
no exact idea, but motorcycle insurance is usually more expensive than regular insurance due to the higher chance of injurygodofallu said:
Whatever you do, do not play children's card games while riding a motorcycle. It is not as easy as it looks.