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CAN or SHOULD I ride a motorcycle? |
i am 15. my birthday is in june, and i want to learn to ride a motorcycle. i have a car already, but i find myself drawn to riding a motorcycle. i have never even touched one before, but i have read some beginner riders books. i want to take the MSF training class, but i dont know if it is a good idea at my age. i know that they are dangerous, but i want to get a small bike, first. i have heard really good things about the kawasaki ninja 250, but that is a sports bike. the insurance company that i have with my car wont even insure it because it is a ninja. what insurance company will? i heard it was a good beginners bike, is that true? what else can i do to be as safe as possible while learning to ride? Ok Nathan. Just the facts that you are planning on taking the MSF class AND you realise that motorcycles can be dangerous, are enough for me to say you are ready for a motorcycle. The Ninja 250 is a perfect bike for a beginner (unless you are in excess of 200 pounds or something). And I had no problems insuring my son's Ninja 250. We use Progressive. Here is a link to them: http://www.progressive.com/ I've been ranting a lot on here lately about the attributes of a Ninja 250 as a beginner bike. So, I'll just add another rant for you Nathan. The 250 is inexpensive (especially if you get a used one...which I recommend). Parts are easy to get, It's easy to work on. And it holds its value well so when you are ready for a bigger bike, you can get most of your money when you sell the 250. As for being safe while learning to ride. First of course is a helmet. And proper riding attire. You don't have to go out and buy really expensive gear, but some common sense goes a long way....no shorts, sandals, anything with hanging strings or whatever. I wear a simple leather jacket, heavy jeans, and always gloves. Wear boots or shoes that cover your ankles (boots are best though). The MSF class will teach you quite adequately how to operate your machine safely along with various manoeuvers. Now as to age for licence or permit...Here in Wyoming a kid can get his permit at age 15. There are some restrictions (like no pillion riders, helmet required, daytime hours), but you can ride independently. At 16 you get a full licence. And if you take (and pass) the MSF class you don't have to take the road test. You will love riding Nathan. Even as a parent knowing the hazards of motorcycling, I encourage you to start NOW! Two things a boy needs in life are A DOG and A MOTORCYCLE. It's a moot point until you're over 16 and have your regular driver's license. Practice driving in that 'shiny metal box' (car) for a few years before you tackle it naked on a motorcycle. Also, no matter what bike you choose, I believe the insurance costs will be extremely prohibitive for you at your age. Then, yes, you're absolutely correct to go for the MSF course, and the 250 Ninja is a nice bike to start on -- in a few years! its ur life do wat u wanna do! for starters, i would buy an older cheap bike....under 500 cc's but street legal. Take your riding course and get your lisence. If you decide after riding for a season or two that you really enjoy it...some people don't.....then sell that bike and upgrade. 18 yrs auto industry...and rider the ninja is a very good beginners bike , and you can get your learners permit for bikes at 16, BUT you should get used to driving and the rules of the road, not what your taught ,but what you learn from actually driving. when your driving you have to pay attention to what your doing, on a bike you have to watch what you and they are doing. to much for a beginner to take in dont rush it. 15 years of riding |
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