I wanted to get my motorcycle permit/license, but I don't know how to ride a bicycle yet. I know, surprising, isn't it? 19 years old and doesn't know how to ride a bike. Anyway, I was wondering if I needed to know how to ride a bicycle before I should go for my motorcycle license. Thanks!
2007-08-01 21:03:29 · 10 answers · asked by sakurashina 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
No.
Take an MSF sponsored safety course first. They provide the bikes, and in many states (check the laws in your locality) you will receive your motorcycle endorsement if you complete the MSF course. Also, you'll get a chance to see if you actually enjoy riding a motorcycle before getting one.
Check this out:
http://www.msf-usa.org/
And this for more useful information:
http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/NewRider/index.asp
2007-08-02 13:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by No. 6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you? Yes. But, having the sense of balance required to ride a 2-wheel vehicle must be developed first in order to become a good rider. That sense of balance is best learned on a bicycle. Why? You will fall several times when learning to ride. Having a 30 lb bicycle fall on top of you hurts a lot less than a 500 lb motorcycle.
2016-04-01 10:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing riding a bicycle will help with is being able to manoeuvre the bike through the use of loose hips (or more technically counter-steering)
It is not necessary, I didn't ride a bicycle and I still managed to get my motorcycle license (I did however ride pillion on my Hubby's motorbike for 7 years so maybe that helped.)
I have discovered that since riding a motorbike and getting on a bicycle, the big difference is, (besides no engine) is where you sit on a bicycle is way different to where you sit on a motorbike, and you have to pedal, and how you balance is slightly different because of where you sit.
So If you need to ride a bicycle just go and do it, it is a really good way to keep fit, other wise, just go and get your motorcycle license and enjoy not having to use to much leg power to make your motorbike go.
2007-08-01 22:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by ozraikat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Riding a bicycle can help you to ride a motorcycle, but is not required.
Take a Riders Safety Course. Here in Pennsylvania, it's offered to all PA residents for only $10. $5 goes for the permit and $5 goes for the course. The course teaches you the PROPER way to ride so you don't learn any bad habits from others. If you pass the class, you get your license.
Check with your state and see what they have to offer.
Good luck, wear a helmet and have a safe ride.
PS. Remember, Push Left - Go Left, Push Right - Go Right.
2007-08-01 21:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps to learn how to balance but you don't have to be able to ride a bike. You should get your permit first, practice riding and then go back for the riding test.
By the way, a motorcycle is easier than a bike because of the inertia and not having to apply pressure on the pedal's from side to side. If you have not driven a stick you should. The clutches are in different places but it will help to learn the feel of when to apply more throttle.
2007-08-01 21:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by dwagner20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.......you don't have to but it would probably be easier. Think of what it would be like to have to learn to run in track and field events but had never taken a step in your life, or train to swim the English channel but not know how to swim. I'm not saying it is impossible but one sort of leads into the other if ya know what I mean. Also, everybody that learns to ride a bicycle crashes a few times........would ya rather do it on an expensive motorcycle or a fairly inexpensive bike. It's up to you!
2007-08-04 02:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by Smokey M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to really, but it's probably a good idea. Just like a bicycle, you have to learn balance with a motorcycle. If you learn on a bicycle first, you won't drop your motorcycle as much.
Good luck.
2007-08-02 09:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably would help you a lot. If you know how to ride a bicycle you have the basics down. You know how to guide it, to balance it, and some confidence in handling it.
I'd hate to learn everything on a motorcycle. Along with the motor roaring and not knowing how it all works, etc.
Yes, I think knowing how to ride a bicycle would help a lot.
2007-08-01 21:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by Barbra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried to ride a bike? im sure youd get it on the first try
I would think needing to learn only applies to younger kids, cause im sure you have balance
anyways no you probably dont
2007-08-01 21:07:34 · answer #9 · answered by alfredhitchcock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i shouldn't think so. bike requires you to pedal and motorbike doesn't. however,its a good to know how to ride a bike. trust me riding a bike is dead easy. to start of with you might fall or trip off few times,but gradually within time you will pick it up
2007-08-01 21:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋