Does it take alot of practice to balance yourself on a motorcycle?

Question

From your experince how long did it take you?

Answer 1

I think that you are talking about learning to control the cycle. It will tend to balance itself when moving forward. Control is a different thing. It is a combination of all the forces at work when the thing is moving and being powered by the engine. The trick here is to start on a small bike so that you can learn what all the forces do and how to react to them. Start small and work up. It is certainly not hard but jumping on a larger more powerfull bike right away is deadly.

Answer 2

Like others have said, the balance is in the same ball park as a bicycle. At slow speeds the balance is less stable and at higher speeds gyroscopic forces hold your bike upright making balance effortless. The hard part for me was learning to trust my tires, Leaning into corners and allowing for a little drift in a high wind stuff like that. All of that stuff will come together as you put on more miles. If you want a bike then by all means get one, riding a motorcycle is one of the most liberating feelings you will ever get.

Answer 3

Riding a motorcycle is not so much about balance as coordination. As someone already stated, it is no different than riding a bicycle. Once the bike is in motion it pretty much balances itself. However, it is at slow speeds that you have to pay attention as any two-wheeled vehicle becomes unstable and slow speed.

You should enroll in a MSF beginner motorcycle course. It takes 2 days and it will be the best time and money you ever spend. They will start you off VERY slow and teach you everything you need to know.

Answer 4

It's not that bad. Actually the slower you are moving is when balancing a bike is harder.
Once your moving 15 MPH or faster the bike becomes stable and gets more stable from the gyro effect of the tires as you go faster.
Start out with a small bike and balancing is learned quickly.
It's usually getting the hang of using clutch,brakes and turning at the same time that is kind of tough.
Take your time and you'll be riding in no time!!
Good Luck!!!!

Answer 5

The best thing to do is take a motor cycle safety course. I took the course four years ago; you learn quite alot about balance and how the bike reacts to different situations. I now ride a fully dressed goldwing. and because of the course and a couple years experience I have no trouble handeling or balancing it. but like others have said once the bike is moving it balances itself. but make sure your feet can touch the ground when your stopped.

Answer 6

I have a muscle desease that affects balance and coor-
dination. I've done about 70,000 miles on bikes. First
thing be confident: Peace of Cake. Second: Concentrate
or you will get hurt. No wheelies for a couple days. Open
air is great feeling. Take Care and Wear Helmet and
Have Happy Motoring. Oh, Merry Christmas

Answer 7

For what it's worth, when I took the Motorcycle Safey Foundation class, the teacher said that the only person that they ever sent home because he kept falling over, was someone who had never ridden a bicycle.
So, if you can ride a bicycle, you should be able to ride a motorcycle.

Answer 8

don't listen to chuck. that why were all here. to ask questions to get answers we dont know. riding a bike has the same basics. just a bike is heavier and will go faster. but as long as u take it slow you should be fine. i rode a bike like 6 time and went and bought my r6. and by all my riding buddies opinion im a great rider. just do it at your own pace. dont rush into it.

Answer 9

Your bicycle riding skills should give you an idea of how to balance on two wheels.

Answer 10

if you know how to ride a bicycle, then you will be fine the first time. Just start off slow at around 5 - 10 mph then progress when comfortable.