I dont know how to drive one how can I learn + whats the best size bike to start out on I want one I can learn on but one that I wont look like a wuss on after I do learn?
2006-09-06 13:05:31 · 18 answers · asked by josh h 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Two of my smart friends started up with 250cc. They both took safty program before, but both got in wreck... I guess everyone wreck at least once. That's how we learn "fear" which will make us under the control.
Anyway, some people are suggesting you getting a 600cc CBR and such, but remember, they are aluminum frame, and once you crack it, then it's pretty much over. Others also suggest you getting old Japanese bikes, '70s, but they tend to have ruggish clutch and weak braking system(non vented disks), etc, so they can be dangerous.
I am a Kawasaki freak, so if I were you, I'd get a Ninja 500R. It's light, easy to ride but comes with enough power(water cooled DOHC).
Whatever kind of bikes you get, please remember to wear a helmet if you are a beginner.
2006-09-07 05:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by bbbank247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safest, best way to go about learning is to start in the dirt with a small dirt bike say around 100-150cc. Invest in some good quality protective gear. The thing you most want to overcome is the panic that you'll experience in a potential accident situation. At LEAST 3/4 of all potential accidents on the bike out in the road can be avoided if you can maintain your wits and use your developed skills and honed reflexes to make any necessary corrections to avoid wiping out or hitting a car or whatever. If you don't want to take to the dirt then a comprehensive rider safety course is the next best option. If you live in or near a major metro area then there's almost certainly a course offered such that you won't need anything other than to pay the fees and show up for the class. A lot of courses provide the bikes and helmets and will teach you how to ride under the assumption that you know nothing about riding. What's more when you pass the course you're provided with a certification that you can take to DPS/DMV to bypass having to take the driving portion of the motorcycle test.
Lastly if you've been riding with a small bike for a while don't get overconfident and immediately assume that you'll be perfectly fine upgrading to a much larger bike. One of the things that anyone who recommends a 600+ cc bike for a starter bike forgets is that a heavier and/or more powerful bike is A LOT harder to control when you're sideways and struggling to straighten it up.
2006-09-06 22:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ron Allen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state offers a STAR course , may be a different name in your state. Check with DMV or your local Harley dealer, they will have the information you need. These courses usually supply the bikes and they will give you information about nice beginner bikes while in class if you just take time to talk to them. They will tell you what they think is good by what they observe you doing in class. What ever you do, DO NOT let a dealer talk you into a bike, they are in it for the money. I have seen some that are great but I have also seen some that don't care about the person, only the sale.
As for a first bike so much depends on you. Best answer I can give after many years of helping newbies is first get a bike that fits you. This means go to dealers and sit a few find one you are comfortable on. I would recommend a used metric such as a Honda or Yamaha, in the 250 to 750 range depending on you confidence after taking the course. After a couple years of riding you will be skilled enough and know enough about bikes that you will be able to pick exactly what you want and have the skill to ride it.
2006-09-06 22:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're worried about looking like a wuss on a motorcycle, don't buy one.
In order to be safe, you gotta not worry about how you look to others. That extends to what bike you get, as a beginner, what riding gear you wear (safe can look pretty funky), and taking a course where you may feel like a wuss.
Worry about being safe, don't worry about your image. It's a luxury a beginner can't afford on a bike. Worry about your image and you're an accident waiting to happen,
40 years of riding, own multiple motorcycles, regularly ride across the country.
2006-09-06 20:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took a 4 day course at my local Harley Davidson dealership. You'll learn everything you need to ride ANY bike. Not to preach, but the least of your concerns should be how you look on your bike. Safety is #1
2006-09-07 02:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by Debra B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a local MSF course by you. They will give you a bike to learn on and teach you how to ride. I like taking the advanced class every 3 years to keep my skills honed.
The beginner class is the best way to learn to ride.
2006-09-07 01:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get too small of a bike, you will soon out grow it. Something in the 750-800 class should suffice. My first bike was a 535 Yamaha Virago and after about two months I wished that it was bigger.
2006-09-06 20:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the Basic Rider Course or Harley Davidson's equivelant.
One you've mastered the basics, then you can look for a bike that fits you and the type of riding you want to do.
2006-09-07 01:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately start with something small, no more than 250cc or so. You want to make sure you feel comfortable on a bike, and learn how to handle it safely. Starting on something new and powerful is just asking for trouble.
2006-09-06 20:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by Ry4n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! That's the best thing I've heard!! You recognize that you don't know how to ride one!! So many people would not get hurt on motorcycles if they only recognized that they don't know how to ride one and get the training first! Good luck!
2006-09-08 12:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋