How hard is it to take all of the required courses?
I am 16, what difference will it make?
I have little experince on a motorcycle, should i ride a dirtbike to get the feel, or will learn in the courses?
Fo a beginner bike, would a 250cc be good, or would a 500cc be better?
2007-03-12 03:06:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
ride the dirtbikes if you can, the more comfortable on a bike the better. When you get a bike, a 250 is better cause it's lighter and easier to handle, although depending on how big you are, it may be embarassing to ride a 250 (your friends may tease you). I would get a 500, it's still small, and once youget used to riding more, you'll be jumping up to a 600 or 750 VERY soon. I bought a ninja 250 for my girlfriend to learn to ride on. My first bike was a 750. It all depends on how comfortable you are. Be careful.
2007-03-12 03:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by KidBao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Michigan Motorcycle course is a great idea no matter how much experience you have. Learning panic stops and designed turns could prove to be priceless. It may take a few days of your time, but I recommend it. I took it over a weekend. It was long but I had fun. If you take the class you will train on a 250cc cruiser most likely. 250cc is small but a great starter. I recommend buying a used one if thats the route you want to go. You may out grow it very fast. I trained on a suzuki 250cc and my first owned bike was a honda 600cc. Eitherway if you are not experienced take the class. Learning on your own will never be good enough. Not when your life is at stake.
2007-03-12 03:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by fingersthatmakeusmile 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The motorcycle test is fairly simple. All you need is basic skills. They are just looking for your ability to signal, and how well you react to other drivers on the road. Starting out a 500cc bike would be ideal simply because it has a little more power to get you out of a sticky situation if needed, but not enough to do anything stupid. If you are sixteen though, you might have to go with the 250. Some states won't allow you to have anything larger untill eighteen.
2007-03-12 03:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by Derek D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) beginning rider course, they'll supply the bike. Usually a 250. You'll also automatically pass the road test if you pass the course. It's the best and safest way to learn how to ride. Look them up online and you'll find locations and pricing.
2007-03-12 03:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by Glennroid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋