is it possible to ride a motorcycle without knowing how to ride a bicycle???some of my frens told me its possible coz the way u balance is quite different...
2006-08-27 01:59:27 · 19 answers · asked by kidpunk83 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Yes it is very possible you can ride a motorcycle. The balance is VERY different and remember you are not pedaling, your feet are stable. There are many classes to learn to ride. I suggest taking one or maybe several. You can get really injured.
2006-08-27 02:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by foreverhappy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible and completely safe. Those that says it isn't safe most probably aren't motorcyclist themselves.
One of the first few lessons in motorcycle lesson is how to ride a bike. The instructors will seperate the group into those who know how to ride bicycles and those who don't. You'll be banging the tyres with your bike and 2 legs down at the driving centre as a compulsory lesson.
Only after you've shown proficiency in balancing/moving off and stopping on the motorcycle will you proceed to learn how to change gears and other higher level skills.
Requirement for learning to ride motorcycle does not include ability to ride bicycle.
2006-08-30 23:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by Yanuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing you can balance is a good thing. But if you have to experiment start with some small motorcycle. A small one the owner doesn't mind if you break off a brake lever or clutch lever. Snap off a turnsignal or dammage a foot peg. Having the inner ear ability to right your self. Seen in the complexity of kicking the foot shifter left foot giving gas with your right hand. Letting out the clutch with your left hand, Front brake right hand and rear brake right foot is hard enough. Start on a bicycle work your way up
2006-08-27 09:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is dangerous to ride a motorcycle without proper training. In the state where I live, when you get a motorcycle license, you have to take a course. I think that is a great idea because it is much different that driving a car or riding a bike. BTW the motorcycles deaths in my state have gone down since this program was put into place.
2006-08-27 09:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is generally not a good idea. A bicycle will provide excellent practice for riding a motorcycle, and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the way a two wheeled vehicle steers and balances.
2006-08-27 11:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can't ride a bicycle don't try to ride a motorcycle. Your friends are wrong. At slow speeds both are quite the same except the motorcycle is very heavy. My motorcycle weighs about 650 lbs my bycycle weighs about 12 lbs. Get the picture!
2006-08-27 09:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by tw2251stst 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is,,,I bought my son a motorcycle for his 3rd birthday,,,he learned to ride it in 2 weeks,,,,he couldn't ride a bicycle 'til he was 5
2006-08-27 11:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Biker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. You need to take your state's equivalent of the Motorcycle Federation Safety Course. There, you'll be taught how to ride. Be sure to wear proper footgear (stiff ankle).
2006-08-28 21:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. But if you do it, can you have someone tape record it and post it were we can watch it (LOL). Remember cement and asphalt HURTS!!!! And riding a pedal bike should be your first step. I agree with the other guy, my bike weighs over 600 and my kids mountain bike is about 10 to 15 pounds. What would you rather be picking up???
2006-08-27 13:12:28 · answer #9 · answered by ftyatb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving of a motorcycle needs technology and knowledge.
You consider a safe aspect and must train well.
2006-08-27 10:19:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋