i want to be out riding hopefully by next summer after i recieve my drivers liscense. I dont have a bike and i know that if i take a class they provide the bike while i learn. After the class would a ninja 250 be a good starting bike?? and should i go take a class eventhough i have never riden before?? if a ninja 250 isnt a good starting bike what would be?? basically looking to get any info on the class and bikes
2006-07-23 08:54:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Yes - you most certainly should, and some states require it before they will let you get your motorcycle license. Your local community college probably offers the course that you need, and you should be able to do it over a weekend so it won't interfere with anything. They even provide the motorcycle for it. I know in North Carolina, you can get a motorcycle learner's permit without the safety course to ride within state lines without a passenger, but in order to be fully licensed, you must have completed the safety course.
2006-07-23 08:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I started riding last year. Take the motorcycle safety course first. In North Carolina (maybe in other states) you get a card of you successfully pass the course. This saves you on insurance and means you do not have to take the driving test at the DMV, only the written exam. About half of my class was women and many, including me, had never riden a motorcyle before.
The Ninja 250 is a safe and cheap bike. You can get a new one for $3000. Some people recommend getting a bigger bike, because you will want more power as you get used to riding.
Be sure to take the class. Many are offered at community colleges and well worth the cost.
2006-07-23 09:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Taking a rider safety course is a must! Just go to your local bike dealer and inquire about classes, if they don't offer them they know who will.
Remember when riding a bike you could be the safest rider ever and some other idiot can still hit and kill you. Until peoples attitudes towards motorcycles right of way changes, people will die on a bike for fault not their own.
As far as what you should get for you first bike: I don't recommend a "sport bike" you should consider a cruiser. In my opinion sport bikes promote stupidity. Plus they are usually more expensive to purchase and the insurance will be sky high! Get about a 750cc Honda, or Kawasaki, or Yamaha. they will allow to to learn what you need to know, and WHEN you wreck it you won't be out a ton of money!
Yes, I did say WHEN you wreck it. Take it from a guy who's been there. Wrecking a motorcycle is one of the most painful things you can do. So coming full circle, yes take that class and for God's sake be careful!!!
2006-07-23 09:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Scott M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the course. Most states offer insurance discounts to riders who have successfully completed the course. Just look for a course offering that provides you with your endorsement when completed. Then you do not have to go the DMV and take a riding test. You just take your completion paperwork in and get your new license with the endorsement.
The class will help you be more aware of how to stay safe and still have a great ride. I have taken two courses in my lifetime and both times I have learned something. I have been riding all my life.
As far as a first bike, get something you feel comfortable on. Start small.
Good rule of thumb when riding, expect people to do the dummest thing they can, and often will. If you expect it, no surprises.
2006-07-23 09:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by hogsrule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sign up with a school or hire a private instructer. (I did both). It also helpd to have several years of defensive car driving experience before riding a motocycle. The best defence when on a bike is to anticipate the problem before it occurs and to speed out of the way to safety. ( any contact with a car is a losing situation for the motorcyclist.) A high performance bike is not a good choice for a first bike. Get some experience before getting a high performance "rocket".
Live to ride, ride to live.
Dan.
2006-07-23 09:05:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really good idea, as is the smaller bike until you get some experience. You will also learn more on a small bike about how to 'read the road' As you dont have the power to keep accelerating you learn to not slow down as much and try to spot anything which would cause your cruising speed to drop
2006-07-23 09:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should. i had never rode a motorcycle before and i took the class and got my license. it was very informative and provided me with lots of info. they provided the bikes. i now have a suzuki gsxr 600 and have been riding a yr and a half. I LOVE IT > you wont regret it.
2006-07-24 12:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by gsxrgirl1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definately. I let some IDIOT ride mine because I thought he had gon thru one and he laid it down last week.
Even I as an experienced rider should go thru one because there are safety tricks and tips I am sure I don't know even.
Good luck
2006-07-23 08:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by bconehead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. There are things that more experienced riders can teach you that you won't really be able to learn without that experience. Take the course.
2006-07-23 08:59:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That probably would be a good idea, because I know of someone who died while driving a motorcycle.
2006-07-23 08:58:15 · answer #10 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋