He just got his learners permit has never rode a motorcycle ever and is about to go and purchase a motorcycle from a clot. He assumes hes going to drive it home from the shop since he has his permit now. I told him I would find somebody with a motorcycle to let him ride it for a min to get the feel for it before he takes it out on the road. But he feels hell be fine he lives in louisville and is going to be on highway and heavy traffic areas. Does this sound like a good idea he said something about an 18 hour course but just scoffed at the idea. He feels hes super man i guess. What do you think? He also kows nothing about bikes and said hes going to trust the dealer that its a good bike not even planning on test driving it or bringing anybody who knows anything about bikes.Stupid or what?
2007-06-18 02:45:41 · 13 answers · asked by fivelow83 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
An inexperienced rider, on an unfamiliar bike, in heavy traffic would not sound like a good idea to any reasonable person.
Lets just hope he has the good sense to be 'ultra cautious'.
2007-06-18 04:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always stop for motorcyclists on the side of the road.
one day, well between cities in eastern OR, I stopped by a guy with a brand new VMax (paper plates). He explained he had just got a ticket for riding with just a permit (in OR, you need a licensed rider riding with you).
He had been there 4 hours waiting for a buddy to come get him. We were still a good 70 miles from any town. He asked if I would ride with him. Sure, why not!
5 miles down the road, there was the nice officer, still waiting for him to go by. LOL
Now that's patience.
Tell your friend to take the MSF class before he buys a bike.
If he's ridden a lot offroad, I can see why he may be OK with just picking it up. The class is still worthwhile, the skills are very similar, but it's still a good use of time.
2007-06-18 11:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by eldeslauriers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is a fool. I'm sure the dealer will deliver the bike to his home for a small fee. I hadn't ridden a bike for almost 20 years, and when I bought mine, the dealer delivered it to me for free. Even with my past experience, I didn't want to ride a bike I'd never ridden before on the 15 mile trip from the dealer to my home (urban traffic on a Saturday afternoon).
He should sign up for a MSF basic rider course before he goes out on the road. I hope your friend comes to his senses and changes his mind. Riding a motorcycle is no joke, and it's very dangerous if you're unprepared.
BTW, there were 3 motorcyclists killed in 2 separate incidents last night here in Phoenix. In one of them, a rider was doing at least 112 mph when he lost it and ate the cable barrier in the freeway median. Tell your friend this is serious business.
2007-06-18 12:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Scott H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very stupid.
Unless he is very very lucky, he will probably end up dead.
You should never go out and buy a brand new bike to learn on. Get an old dirt bike or something, and learn how to handle it before getting out on the street. Preferably - take a defensive driving class. I was raised on bikes, and my dad taught me a lot - but it isn't until you get out on the road that you realize just how dangerous it is.
Most drivers don't look for motorcycles - and the classes generally tell you to pretend like you are invisible. That way you won't be surprised when someone cuts across three lanes, and nearly sends you flying into oncoming traffic. I take it one step further and pretend like they CAN see me, but are actively trying to kill me (and sadly it isn't far from the truth).
It sounds like dude is going to do whatever he is going to do - just tell him to be careful. Lots of people get killed every year riding motorcycles - even the ones who are skilled riders.
2007-06-18 11:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by Joe M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are SO MANY reasons to try and dissuade your friend from riding that bike home from the lot, unfortuntely he will prob'ly not hear any of them...statistics are against him traveling more than 100 miles without an incident of some sort...prob'ly a serious one.
Helmets, (altho I am against laws requiring them) save the lives of those who go down, and we all go down...it's just a matter of time.
At least you are the kind of friend to try and warn him; good for you. Keep trying. Stupid doesn't describe him, ignorant does. At least send him this link:
http://www.msf-usa.org/
Dallas
40+ years on two wheels...Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course grad
2007-06-18 10:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by vallejohog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
very stupid, let me guess at this too, he wants a 750 or 1000cc bike, maybe even bigger. Take the course first. SOOO many people die or are critcally injured getting a bike that s too big for them as new rider on the way home from the dealership.
BOYNTON BEACH -- A 26-year-old man died in a traffic crash about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 1400 block of North Federal Highway during his first ride on his new motorcycle, police said.
Anthony Thompson was killed when he lost control of the bike and hit a utility pole, police said.
He bought his black Yamaha YZF- R1 motorcycle Tuesday and picked it up about a half hour before the crash, police said.
BOYNTON BEACH -- A 26-year-old man died in a traffic crash about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 1400 block of North Federal Highway during his first ride on his new motorcycle, police said.
Anthony Thompson was killed when he lost control of the bike and hit a utility pole, police said.
He bought his black Yamaha YZF- R1 motorcycle Tuesday and picked it up about a half hour before the crash, police said.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...home-headlines
2007-06-19 04:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by puresplprix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stupid gets my vote. this sounds like a guy who should reconsider getting a bike at all and re-examine the word RESPONSIBLE (an inexperienced rider on an unfamiliar bike is far from a responsible thing to do)
2007-06-18 11:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by Ron W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend goodbye and that you hope to see him in the next life. I wonder if he's so stupid that he won't even wear a helmet. Oh well, another Darwin Award winner pending.
If I seem harsh, it's because I'm hoping this will convince you to talk him out of this. If you have to, talk to his mom. Maybe she can tell him to quit being stupid.
2007-06-18 09:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by my_alias_id 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dead.
Just like jumping into the deep end of the pool before learning how to swim.
2007-06-18 16:56:33 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stupid. he needs to take the course. i have been riding for 15 years and take the course every 4 or 5 years to refresh my skills.
2007-06-18 09:49:54 · answer #10 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋