What would I need to know (differences)? Any good tips on how easy, or difficult it would be?
I have been riding the C90 for nearly 7 years...
2007-01-24 01:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by mikers 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
it would be very easy for you when pulling off you just need to let the clutch out slowly when changing gear all you have to do is pull the clutch in change gear and let it out and always remember to use the clutch when stoping at lights or junctions if youve been riding a bike for 7 years you should pick this up in 10 minutes
2007-01-24 01:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by lre1979 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK C90 auto I think is possibly just a twist and go arrangement
Well you have the basic ability to ride a motorcycle. If you drive a manual car then you the knowledge of gear changing
Combining the two is not a big deal but the coordination sometimes gets people going a bit.
Personally I would suggest that you contact a local riding school and ask for a few hours or a day training. They would be glad to help and you get it done properly with the professionals
Think about it I think that it is not going to cost a fortune for you to master this and you get to stay alive and have a day out riding. It don't get much better. Can I come with you
Good luck and ride safe it's better than riding dangerously
2007-01-24 06:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure its very possible. Ive learned how to drive a manual transmission car from just reading about how it operates and then trying it in real life. Same on my bike. They will teach you in MSF though so if you wanna just wait til you take the course then you will learn it there just fine. Personally, I took msf simply to help bring my insurance rates down and to skip taking the dmv administered road test. I was riding on a permit for a year prior to taking MSF. So yes, its possible and honesty not very very difficult to learn. Everyone at MSF when I went had passed and half the class hadnt even ridden a motorcycle before OR even drove a manual car before. So the fact that that morning was the first time they rode and at the end of the day they were able to ride without stalling says alot. Im not saying you will be a pro motogp rider after a day of msf but Im very sure you will be able to learn how to operate a motorcycle clutch within a day. Good luck!
2016-05-24 04:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not think it should be that hard for you because by virtue of you riding for 7 years you would have already mastered skills like extra road sense, ways to position your motorcycle, different weather conditions etc.
So all you should have to do is a couple of days on a large bike getting used to the power and how it handles.
Two, three days tops, if that. Seriously.
2007-01-24 11:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most training schools will offer free introductory lesson or assessment. Just tell 'em you have never ridden before & want to have a go. They will give you some time with an instructor & a bike & will teach you most of what you want to know.
At the end of it they will try & sell you a training course which of course you are under no obligation to purchase.
Most training schools are in Yellow pages or u can get them in Yell.com for free.
Job done, free lesson & you will be able to get a 125 on your existing CBT.
2007-01-24 07:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A standard motorcycle clutch is a breeze to learn - especially compared to a car, since you do it (along with the gas) with your hands instead of your feet, and all you have to do if it starts bucking is squeeze it back in and release it slowly again.
Best to learn on something without too much power - otherwise if you dump the clutch it might shoot out from underneath you.
2007-01-24 03:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i figure it will take u at most 5 to 10 mins to get the hang of it. for some, getting started is the tough part. just remember that the bike runs best being in the right gear for the speed ur in; what is good at 45 mph will bog the engine down if speed is at 30 mph
2007-01-24 08:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming it's a Honda 90 with an automatic (actually, a centrifugal) clutch, where you still have to shift gears.
If so, the only thing you have to learn is to work the clutch lever with your left hand.
2007-01-24 01:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋