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I've never ridden a motorcycle and I'm 30 years old. What would be the right type of bike for me to learn on? |
And I mean the old-fashioned way: Just getting on one and learning by trial and error. (I don't know anybody who rides and I don't have the cash to hire a teacher or what not.) I drive stick on cars usually, so I'm familiar with clutch in/out and shifting, etc. I was planning on buying a cheap dirtbike and going out to some private property or maybe a deserted industrial area and just learning it old-school. Of course, I'll have a helmet and heavy clothes on, but should I wear a cup too? You know, to protect "the boys"? Dirtbike, yes/no? What do you think? Tell me! I appreciate all serious answers and thank you for your time!!!!!!! I'm curious as to why you can afford a bike and minimal gear but you can't afford $250 for the MSF class? Believe me, its worth it. Even if you've been riding for awhile, you'll learn a lot. After you take the MSF you'll have a better idea of what kind of bike suits you best. buy a cheap one so if you weack it you will not be out of $$$$$$$$ but find one you fill good on sounds like youve got the plan......ta wreck. wear the cup an get medical ins. put 911 on speed dial.....gl Good to start on a dirt bike. Dirt is much softer than pavement. Grab a used one because you will spill it a lot at first. Here's an example of a 250. You could probably handle one this size to start. http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_... And if you don't have money to spend on a teacher, just get a couple of buddies who like to ride and ask them for pointers now and then. They'll help you out for sure. As for the cup...can't hurt! Coming down hard on the nuts is NOT fun. thats how I learnt...35years ago.... & im 50 now...still riding... I started on a CB175 Honda..road bike....& thought it was the fastest thing on two wheels.......threw it down the road 2 days after I got it...too much front brake...lol...stuck it in the back of a car within 6 weeks.....(good job it was insured).. small bikes are great to learn on..learning to use the front brake is a must..(over 80% of your braking)..if you want to stop before you stick it in the back of a car.... something to consider...when riding a bike...if you want to go to the left..you must first pull the handle bars to the right & visa versa....(this causes the bike to lean in the direction you want to go) gyroscopic effect of the wheels....If Id known this I wouldnt have parked the bike in the back of a car...lol when you first start to ride..find a large open area....shopping center carpark/ industrial area.. when you take off on a bike your body will try to stay where it was..this causes you to lean back away from the handle bars....but!!!!! your right hand is holding the accelerator....as your hand tries to "peel off" the accelerator...it makes the bike go quicker...which makes your hand peel off quicker...which makes the bike go quicker....which..you get the idea... sit solidly on the bike & grip it with your knees..tense your stomache muscles...hold on tight with both hands... after awhile you will automatically know how much force you need to apply to keep yourself in the right riding possition.& you will not have to grip the handle bars as if your life deppended on it.. take it slow.....have fun.....once youve got some miles under your belt bikes are great fun......learning can be a pain at times..wear gloves & a jacket..gravel rash hurts.. try to keep the tyres pointing at the road...LOL good luck hope these pointers help... listen to some of the other answers, I agree, get a used bike. The best bet would be a 4 stroke because the 2 strokes hit hard and are harder to control compared to a 4 stroker. Here is a site to check out some bikes. p.s. I want to get a bike myself and I,'m 40 http://ww2.cycletrader.com/browse... i hear so many saying to start on a little bike. im an old lady, five foot two and weigh 130 lbs. I bought an 1100 yamaha and took off. have ridden for three years with no problems and am glad i bought what i wanted and learned to handle it. you can sign up and take a motorcycle riding course, many have bikes for you to learn on. call around and ask, its worth the money and it only takes up a day or two of your time.I see no need for the cups, lol, worry more about your head. you will be fine. see you on the road! also, dirt riding and street riding are very different. |
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