First off, a little background on my situation.
I am currently 21. I registered for the MSF course at my local community college at the end of the month. Since I was 17, I saved up a little cash from every paycheck and finally was able to afford all of my riding gear this past month (yes, this was more important than beer money in college)
I have logged more than 85,000 mi in my car in the tri-state area accident free (knock on wood).The way I drive is by constantly scanning the road and I anticipate what the other cars are going to do. I have logged many miles and seen my fair share of driving situations in both cities and freeways.
This being said, I am not trying to be cocky and say that since I can drive, I can ride. I DO take riding VERY SERIOUSLY and most importantly have RESPECT for the motorcycle. I'm also not trying to come off as naive to the dangers of riding a motorcycle.
If only by a judge of character, would you say I am ready for my first bike?
2007-07-18 04:10:43 · 9 answers · asked by ThatEntrepreneurFromJersey 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
You sound ready to learn to ride, but that doesn't mean you have to run out and buy a bike.
There are many people who do not pass the test, even the easier kind on smaller bikes.
Take the course first, then worry about buying the bike.
2007-07-18 04:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by American Girl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you pass the test and buy a bike, you will learn a new found respect for the road. Have you ever ridden a bike? It's a little harder than it looks. counter-balancing things like that. Took me some time to learn turning corners (simple thing I know! but theyre very different ona bike). Also, it;s good that you like to be aware of whats around you while driving, because honestly on a bike, not only are you watching what you do. You are also paying attention for all the other ppl driving near you, a lot of people pay attention to the big vehicles and miss the motorcycle, thus causing motorcycle accidents.
Cars will ride your butt, cut you off, and try to merge right into you. Please be careful!
But if you are responsible as you say you are, and you realize motorcycles aren't just for driving really fast & poppin wheelies then yes I would say you are ready.
Good luck!
2007-07-18 11:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your riders safety course, buy a safe bike and yeah, you're ready. But there's more to riding a bike than scanning the road. It takes some time to know how to brake fast on a curve when someone pulls out in front of you. And other such situations. Time on the a bike is unique to driving a car. But you sound mature and know the dangers, so keep your eyes open and enjoy the ride.
2007-07-18 15:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you saved, asked the question here etc makes you sound like a responsible person to me.
In America here, most people use their bikes for fun. That is, they have cars as well and ride to save gas or just to have fun. So don't over-think the situation. Get you bike, ride responsibly and have fun.
You're 21 so I'd suggest a sport bike. After the MFS course you'll be even more anxious to ride so go for it!!
2007-07-18 13:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, you sound ready. But it's not until after you get the bike that you really know. I took a lot of precaution before getting my crotch rocket, along with a friend of mine. After a little time, it feels very easy to go very fast. So you have to have restraint, which sounds easy and all, but if you get a fast bike it's sometimes difficult to not just past traffic and be on your way. My friend ended up crashing his bike in a very bad accident and was critically injured. He felt ready too, but it was after the fact he realized he took it to lightly. Note: my buddy never took a safety course. On the other hand, you don't want to be so careful that you don't have any fun. Oh, and find a local bike night in town and go there with you bike. That's a lot of fun, and riders hanging out together makes everyone better riders. Good Luck.
2007-07-18 11:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by Mathew F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some experience behind you. Maybe do some dirt bike riding so you can get the feel and if you go down it is on dirt and not concrete.
I wish you the best and you sound quite aware of the dangers of other drivers but you must be comfortable with the bike first.
2007-07-18 11:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by My Baby! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a Ninja 250. You can sell it again later for the same you paid for it.
It's so much easier to learn good riding habits when you're not worried so much about the power and weight of the bike.
2007-07-18 13:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, but dont fool yourself,,it is not like driving a car.
2007-07-18 23:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by € h ë m ‡€ ã L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, probably more well prepared than most.
2007-07-18 13:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋