Can anyone explain briefly how to ride a motorcycle.?

Question

For those of you with normal answers thank you.
For those of you posting stupid answers, I am not an idiot. I have ridden but it has been a long time. I just need a little reminding on how the clutch and gears.

Answer 1

I agree with the first respondent who eluded to practice being the best teacher. The classes they referred to are usually safety courses designed for people who can already ride and want to learn to ride safer using defensive driving techniques. Riding a motorcycle/moped/scooter is very similiar to a bicycle in many respects if we assume your cycle has an automatic transmission. In this case, with engine running, your tush on the seat, and your feet on the ground holding you up, you simply rotate your right wrist (the throttle - gas pedal in car lingo) and as the cycle begins to move it will no longer require your legs to keep it upright. From this point on its just varying amounts of throttle and brake. It is far easier to learn on an automatic equipped, small moped/scooter than a motorcycle. Do this to get used to accelerating, braking and turning. If you don't drive a stick shift car don't try a stick shift motorcycle. Learn to drive a stick in a car first as you'll be much safer. If you understand that driving a stick shift car is all about the right combination of left foot (clutch) and right foot (gas pedal) to get it moving from a stop then you will have little trouble adapting to a motorcycle. The only difference will be left hand (clutch) and right hand (throttle). On motorcycles left foot is shifter, and right foot is brake (rear). The front brake is located by the throttle and operated by your right hand. Like cars, most motorcycles have the controls in the same positions so going from one bike to another is no more difficult than going from one car to another. Actually riding a cycle is not difficult, staying alive in traffic is. There is no greater feeling/thrill than riding any motorized two wheel vehicle. Once your comfortable riding, in a parking lot or open space, do as the other respondent suggested and take a rider safety course at your local community college.

Answer 2

Two major things to know about riding. The first is when driving a car, you look where you're going. On a motorcycle, you will literally go where you're looking. So always look at where you want to be, not what's right in front of you. Second, it's only a matter of time before a car pulls out, or turns left in front of you. If you are prepared for this mentally, you'll be better able to handle it when it does happen. Also, don't get into a habit of using the rear brakes only. They provide only a small amount of braking, and when used alone, will likely cause you to skid and lose control. Another strange thing about riding is counter-steering. If you are driving level in a straight line, very slightly push forward on the right handlebar -the bike will turn right! Not left. The same for the other direction. You don't have to muscle the handlebars around after you get used to this idea. Have fun. And wear a helmet! You can save the "hey look at me" thinking for later on.

Answer 3

Amanda, from one female to another riding a motorcycle is FUN!
I've been a licenced motorcycle rider for 14 yrs.
My bike is a Honda Shadow 700VTwin
There is 1 other option to learning how to ride a motorcycle which no-one else mentioned.
Some motorcycle dealerships will teach you how to ride when you purchase a motorcycle from them.
I already new how to shift a stickshift car but a motorcycle is a little different...so the dealership taught me how to shift on a Quadrunner. Which I picked up on very easy.
As far as Balance, you dont really Balance the bike,
Once you take off, it basicly does it by itsself.
You'll learn that as you learn to ride the bike.
ALL OF YOUR DRIVING WILL BE DEFENSIVE DRIVING.
The reason, is because people just don't SEE you.
They expect to see a car, truck but NOT a MOTORCYCLE.
Just like you would not expect to see a horse and buggy going down the road.
After you learn how to ride you must get your Motorcycle licence, if you already have a drivers lic, then the DMV will amend your drivers lic, to include your motorcycle lic.
Always wear protective gear, Helment (you should wear it even if your state has a No Helmet Law...since you would be a new rider)...Leather coat, sneakers,(no opentoe shoes), gloves. and even Chaps are a good idea.
Also, don't forget you'll have to have INSURANCE on your motorcycle too!
If you have someone who already has a bike then after you learn they can ride with you to help fine tune your riding..
Good luck

Answer 4

Explaining it is not going to do you any good if you are looking to ride. If you really want to ride, look into classes that are normally offered at community colleges around the country.
You will need to sign up as soon as they are available, as the spot are usually gone in one day.

Answer 5

Pull the cluch in, put into 1st gear, wind the thottle up to 5000 rpm, leave go of the clutch, and HANG ON..........lol

Answer 6

Simple, take a motorcycle safety course and learn first hand would be the only way.

Answer 7

Left hand clutch. Left foot shift. Right hand front brake and throttle. Right foot rear brake.

Answer 8

take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course.
http://www.msf-usa.org/


they give you a bike to learn on and when you're done they give you your license. there's one in every state and almost every decent sized city.

Answer 9

No. It takes MSF instructors all weekend and then not everyone "gets it".

Answer 10

keep the rubber side down