Haven't been for a ride on my motorcycle for about year and half.
Would it be hard getting back into the riding?
2007-01-17 03:51:19 · 16 answers · asked by Don 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
No, man. Its just like riding a bisexual. You never forget.
2007-01-17 05:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by m. b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It partly depends on how long you rode for previously. Ultimately whatever skills you had will still be there, just a bit rusty. I would take it very easy for the first while, take a few leisurely short rides and gradually build up your saddle time. Stay within your comfort zone and let yourself slowly expand from there as you start to feel more confident. I'd emphasise getting back to grips with braking, cornering, and acceleration. These are the areas that cause the most problems for riders. Spend time just practising and getting the feel for things again. It might be worth considering doing a refresher course with whatever safety organisation exists in your area. Even the best riders can improve and find new things to learn! Training will also increase your overall confidence and safety.
Good luck.
2007-01-18 01:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by about3fiddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my dad just got got a new bike and started riding again after like 40 yrs he was a little rusty at first but he got the hang of it again really quickly so after only a year and a half you shouldn't have problems just don't be trying to get on the biek and start pulling tricks
2007-01-17 03:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by shoguncarsguns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you were physically incapable why would you ever STOP riding?? I can't imagine not riding my scooter, if the weather never dipped below 50 and it never rained on weekends I would be riding every Sat & Sun. I don't think you should have any trouble just take it slow until you get your "sea" legs again. Good luck and keep the shiny side up....
2007-01-17 04:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but i have had one for about that long, the other answer is no you can not forget how to ride a bike its just not possible, granted at first u will be a bit rusty and slow but after about a day you will be fine.
2007-01-17 03:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by wiccawoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you learn you never forget. You'll do just fine, but getting the bike started after sitting for a year and a half may be your real challenge.
2007-01-17 13:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the hardest part is gonna be getting your motorcycle started and running again after sitting for a year and a half.You will probley have to do a carb kit or at least have the fuel system cleaned
2007-01-17 05:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by big_blue_oval 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your interested enough to start back I'm sure you'll get right back into the habit, but it sound like you might need to just sell it since its been so long since you rode it. Are you in good health or have you just been too busy with work to ride or have you lost interest in it?
2007-01-17 03:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by Demetria S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, just take it slow until your skills come back to the surface again. Be cautious like your first month on a bike.
2007-01-18 01:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't be any problem. I didn't ride for about 25 years and didn't have any problem.
2007-01-17 03:56:19 · answer #10 · answered by Don 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋