Street Bike Riding?

Question

I want to ride a street bike in some time. And I would like to know whether it is fun filled? Is it easy to get the hang of? How do you have to switch gears?, Is it hard to learn? I just want to know before i try it. Thanks.

What is a crotch rocket? Thanks.

Answer 1

Probably the bigest mistake any new rider makes is getting a bike that is to big to learn on. A 250cc is capable of 70Mph and a good way to learn. Around town you will have plenty of power to keep pace with traffic. I don't recomend a learner spend much time on the highway. A motorcycle handles like a bicycle around town. At highway speed you are affected by the wind and steer the bike by instinct. Much the way a bird flies. It is very addictive and well worth the time spent getting familiar with the basics. Jay leno started on a small Yamaha and is now one of the best known motorcycle enthusiasts. I started with a small 100cc Yamaha. I used to wish I had more power. The bike hit 54 MPH once with a good downhill run. But it got 110 MPG and was very reliable. Currently I own 3 bikes. One is a Honda Rebel. The Montly payment, Gas, Insurance, maintenance is less than 125 a month. I have had it on the highway at 70MPH. Good Learner Bike, it is a lot more forgiving than the big bikes when I make mistakes around town. Most motorcycle controls are standard now. The shift lever is controled by the left foot. Usually 5 gears. Push the lever down to shift down and pull the lever up to shift up. Neutral is located between 1st and 2nd. The clutch is controled by the left hand. Take some time to practice controled starts and stops. Stoping is the most important part of riding. Unless you have a BMW with antilock brakes, you will have to learn how to control front and back brakes at the same time. If you know how to ride a bicycle then all of this will come fairly easily. But, treat your motorcycle with great respect. They are inherintly dangerous. Those who love to ride like I do, don't like to see learners being unsafe. It is painful for me to see a beginer on a croch rocket. If you feel you must have a bike that can do highway as well as around town the Ymaha 650 Vstar is a good beginer. It's low end power makes it friendly to learn. It's 650cc size makes it big enough for long cruises.

Answer 2

Street Biking Is Pretty Fun Especially If You Have A Few Friends To Go Biking With And As Long As You Can Ride A Bike You Can Balance On It And As Long As You Can Get The Hang Of Just Switching Gears In General Gearing Shouldn't Be To Hard And As Long As You Know How To Distribute Your Weight On Turns And Stuff Your Good To Go There And Really Switching Gears Is Easy As Long As You Know When To Do It So that You Don't Screw Up The Bike Or Anything And I Got The Hang Of It In Just A Few Weeks So It's Not To Hard On Learning Either And Basically Man IF You Think Its Something You'd Like To Do I Say To Go For It And Have A Good Time

Answer 3

If you can ride a bicycle and drive a stick shift, you're coordinated enough to ride a motorcycle. I'd recommend taking the MSF class, or similar professional lessons, to get started. They'll teach you how to shift and the basics of riding, and the school provides the bike. It's a very good way to get started. Once you're done, you'll probably want to practice for a month or so on lightly traveled back roads before taking on traffic.

And yes, it's a lot of fun, even on the smallest street bikes out there.

Answer 4

enroll in the MSF beginner rider course. I just finished the course a couple of weeks ago. They will definitely start teaching you from scratch. I already know how to ride but I still think that I made a good decision in enrolling because I still learned somethings that I should know plus the discounts on insurance and some gear stores.

Answer 5

Tammy f. is right, you learn on someone elses bike,chosen for being easy to learn on, and you get an idea whether it is really something you want to do. you can usually find out where classes are held at a local dealer or the dmv.also search for Motorcycle Safety Foundation, classes in your area on the computer. most Harley dealers have classes they teach on buell 'blast ' motorcycles. I've found that teaching someone to shift is the hardest part, I taught my wife to drive a manual transmission car first, so she would understand when and why to shift, Then she learned the controls on the bike much easier. good luck, I hope you really like it!

Answer 6

Best train with another rider in college parking lot afterhours,or weekends. to get feel first then ride staggered safest way to ride maybe take riding course (Riders Edge) after getting a temporary license.. don't do long trip till ready and watch speed if riding with group ride in back watch other rides for handleing and skills use both brakes! riding alone always ride high side even with car drivers so they can see you! don't ride on passenger side. if you have get off the road Use your turnsignal!

Answer 7

PLEASE take an MSF course!! You will learn everything you need to know.trust me,you'll be a lot happier if you do. The class is fun,and you meet a lot of really cool people there.The class is about two days long,and you're out on a course with other riders learning and being safe. You'll really enjoy it.

Answer 8

If you can't drive a stick-shift car, then you will have trouble with a motorcycle.

Invest in an MSF or MRF beginning rider's course if you want to ride.

Oh, and by the way.....it is loads of fun.

Answer 9

It's allot easier to learn on a dirtbike. Preferably a 4 stroke play / trail bike. =^ )

Answer 10

you can start out on a scooter
scooters are automatic, no gear shift or clutch lever
if you can ride a bicycle you can ride any motorcycle