I have a yamaha yfz450 race quad. I have no experience riding sportbikes. Is this a good first bike to learn on?
2007-03-08 13:20:44 · 10 answers · asked by Richie D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
No learn on a friends old junk bike first. That way if you fall while practicing it would not hurt the old bike. In the summer stay out of the middle of the road( your lane of travel ) and avoid tar patches....
2007-03-08 13:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a motorcycle course. As an experience MX rider you already have the muscle mechanics to ride but you will learn some street skills from the class.
Most important is braking. Any squid can whack the noise maker but learning how to brake is what can save your life. it is also what wins races.
I brake with only front brakes and never use the rear (unless required in dirt / rain). This is a racing style that I really like and it is only applicable to modern sportbikes. learn to brake hard and smooth with the front and you will be better of.
Also take a track school and find a club that promotes fast and safe (usually racers) in your area. They can teach you alot about riding and prevent you fom making mistakes.
I would say a 600R is too much for most people. You already have it so just take extra care.
last bit of advise - ride like you are invisible. Cars may not look for ya, and that may be anoying, but they can kill you so they have the right of way no matter what.
2007-03-08 17:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best advice to give to anyone is find an experienced rider. One that is at least over 30. What you want to do is first learn to do an emergency stop. You also want to lower your back brake about half an inch. This will teach you to rely on your front brake which is the most important of the two. Beginners, out of habit, will jam on their rear brake because they have been conditioned to use their foot to stop and when you are emergency breaking it is more of your subconscious at work. The second most important thing is to find a twistie road where the speed limit is about 35. Have your friend guide you through this area. It is important that your friend is over 30 because by that time they realize how easy it is to kill yourself on a bike and they won't push you to perform when you have no experience to perform with. The next important thing is while following your friend, keep an eye on how he leans with the turn, where he starts leaning where he ends up through the turn and also when he uses the break. I was able to learn how to handle and balance a motorcycle properly within about 3 months simply by mimicking the driving style of my friend. I'm still alive with all of my limbs 5 years later. Good luck, wear gear.
2007-03-08 13:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by aj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUY FRAME SLIDERS. Take it easy on the throttle and the rear brake (it can lock up). Wear FULL protective gear at all times. Wear riding boots because those little slippery spots at the stop light will sneak up on you.
Practice your emergency stops. Take a highway safety course. What you learn will help you avoid dumb drivers.
Personally, having a brand new bike to learn on is not good because accidents happen. You will lay your bike down. It's inevitable. Hence, frame sliders. It will alleviate the damage to the bike. Just be careful and ride alert. Don't weave in and out of traffic. That's the quickest way to go down.
2007-03-08 17:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by fatcatkeepers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I Only Had A Dollar For Every Time This Was Asked...
No, it's not a good first bike. You can't handle it, and it will do exactly what you unintentionally tell it to do. That means shooting you out of a corner when you hit a bump and your wrist turns 5 degrees, locking up the rear wheel when a semi pulls in front of you, and hitting 100mph right before that happens.
Quads and streetbikes are not the same, and my only wish is that I had a FAT life insurance policy on you, squid-boy!
2007-03-09 09:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just replaced the engine in my gsxr 600. Tell you what. They are easy enough to work on, but it is imperative that you know what you are doing. As some mentioned, your best bet (if you are unsure of what you are doing) is to either get a lot of help from your motor-head friend, or get the parts yourself and have the dealer fix it. Good luck.
2016-03-28 23:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first bike is Was a 2006 GSXR 600 and I'm doing fine. Just take it at your own pace and don't try to match someone doing 150 on the highway or doing wheelies. If you ride with friends go the same way about it because from personal experince they can egg you on to doing something you don't want to do. GOOD LUCK OUT THERE
2007-03-08 13:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The first thing you should do is to take a motorcycle safe riding course.
For about $250 it will teach you many things you should know. They normally hold class on rebel 250's or that size.
Then when you finish the course and as long as you pass you will get your MC classification for your license. You can just go to the DMV and get a new license, no test.
2007-03-08 16:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by Scotty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
600 c.c. sport bike is not easy to handle for first timer. You should get a small c.c and older bike to learn on.
2007-03-08 13:35:15 · answer #9 · answered by Tan D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, its too big for first bike. sports bikes are also worst first bike since it is hardest to drive.
well if u get it, have fun killing you self
2007-03-08 15:01:56 · answer #10 · answered by cb450t 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋