Something tells me then he would try to slide all over New York.
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thats ok.
a rider who is well praticed at power sliding is safer than one who cannot
yeah you wont survive on that attitude
riding bikes take more skill to operate than driving cars. although it is essential , being alert isnt going to keep you upright when your required to whip your bike across the road in a dodge
& the faster you go , the greater your skillset needs to be to pull off dodge manouvers
without the knowledge of how to push the front wheel, & how to control the back wheel - your just an accident waiting to meet the right circumstances
I agree 100$ on the sliding control. A bike has handling characteristics that differ from cars. Especially it's compression of rear under power while a bike is leant WILL make it turn tighter without the rider doing anything.MILD rear wheel sliding is common and an easy indication of being near the limit. It's not speedway riding style or for showmanship.
I've witnessed many ( one being myself while learning ) where a rider will try to brake and pick the bike up and turn the bars instead of using throttle to turn which has lead to running wider than planned an in some cases exit in to hedges
Absolutely, tho', biek riding is a skilled activity and not a "sit and do". The latter will lead to tears and usually due to someone elses actions
"A woman without curves is like a road without bends, you might get to your destination quicker but the ride is boring as hell'
My father really wanted a motorcycle.
First off his mother really didn't want him to get one.
And second of all he's pretty short, so he couldn't really handle himself.
Almost forgot I posted this and it's nice to see a decent amount of responses and I thank you all for your input but it's funny how few actually responded to my the thread title, "Anyone With A Motorcycle?" Despite your thoughts I still wish to get one because it's something I've wanted for a very long time.
I learned to ride on a 250, a Suzuki GZ250. It was VERY slow. Basic bike but it was just too slow and I feel as if I'll grow out of it very soon which in turn would be a waste of money. I also hated how rough the single cylinder is. Honda and Kawasaki have sport bikes with 250 motors but they just don't do it for me.
Insurance for a 20 year old with a speeding ticket (70 in a 50) and a red light violation = 7 points (3 due to defensive driving course) $80 a month. (Liability only, full coverage is $200, equivalent to owning a car)
The rider controls the bike and the speed it travels at. You could ride a 2000cc bike, it's the rider who puts that power where it needs to be and when.
I'd love a Ducati just not yet...I'd go for a naked bike, upright stance. I like
I do not plan on riding with anything other than full helmet full body jacket and pants w/ armor, gloves and riding shoes. fully covered. I like my skin and if anything happens I want to be protected. I already have taken defensive riding courses and such and when I get my own bike I will take more advanced courses.
Yeah NYC ain't the best place to ride but what can you do?
Insurance isn't as horrifying as you think, or i thought. You're right about the power thing but I love the looks of a sportbike and the 250's come close but still don't look as good!
I agree with you, I am scared of the power and i do not want to open a bike up, maybe on a track but they are ridiculously fast. I dont' want to die. I'm not gonna sell myself into a death trap...
It was actually 145 to be exact....
Going fast in a car is a lot different than going fast on a bike....
I wish i went motocrossing when I was younger as a child....
been done before by many others, i'm good
Thanks for all the input guys. I'll keep you posted on what happens. I'm currently looking at a leftover 2010 Honda CBR600rr. Getting a good price on it, brand new. I always loved Honda CBR's. I hear the Triumph Daytona is a nice bike but hard to find. More torque which is nice. I don't plan on revving the bike up anywhere near its redline anytime soon if i get it. CBR's hold value well.
My biggest gripe with a used bike is finding one in good condition close to stock. We'll see. I just want to ride, the open road, just you and the road, nothing else on your mind but you and the road. Being alert with whats going on around you and nothing else is on your mind but riding. No phone, no radio. Simple and pure. That's what i want. I've always enjoyed being on two wheels. It feels great
Gone:
09 Ducati Monster 696
09 Audi Q5 3.2
03 Infiniti G35 Sedan
07 Honda Civic Coupe LX 5spd
Current:
10 BMW 335d
12 Audi Q5 2.0t
10 VW Jetta TDI
11 Ducati Monster 796
^ You thinking of Abe ? He was riding a scooter at the time.
Car u-turned in front of him.
Remember the discussions in bike groups back then that it may have been avoidable with a bike. Scooters don't turn as quickly nor brake as well as bikes
A great loss as he was a real character on the circuit but one who never really shone as strongly on the 4-strokes as he had on the 2s
But yeah, regardless new riders need to remember to keep their hea don a swivel , their eyes on stalks and their brains at 100% on the task in hand ( riding ). Not sure of equivalent in US, but get advanced rider training ( over here IAM and RoSPA are excellent )
"A woman without curves is like a road without bends, you might get to your destination quicker but the ride is boring as hell'
The main thing I go by when riding is to pretend I'm invisible and people can't see me. It makes for an ultra defensive riding style, and you find yourself pre-calculating what people around you could potentially do to screw you over. Of course nobody is god, and we can't control our environments, but the more defensive you learn to ride, the better off you'll be. Make that extra shoulder check, and be ready to brake in case the idiot in front of you decides to cut you off.
As far as engine size in a bike is concerned, its always good to have some form of motorized two-wheel experience before getting on something fast. That way you learn control, and reduce the chances of dropping the bike and embarrassing/hurting yourself. My form of experience consisted of years worth of Scooter riding before I got on my first bike, which was a 749. The scooter is arguably not an appropriate way to enter the two-wheel scene, but it all comes down to your confidence, and your common sense.
There is no rule that says a large bike is going to kill an inexperienced rider. Its in the clutch and the throttle. If you can handle those two things sensibly, then imo there is no reason you should be scared of getting a 600. If you have no experience whatsoever, I would suggest getting an old beater bike to learn on, and then shortly afterwards switching to the 600. Do not get a newer, low power bike as your only bike, because you will outgrow it within weeks and waste your money.
Don't be put off by all the bad thats happened to others. Riding is the greatest thing in the world, and I think everybody should have the privilege to enjoy it. Just be smart, think ahead, and have a blast.
So my $-.02 in a nutshell
1. Budget for cheap old beater for practice PLUS your nicer 600 and buy them both
2. Ride like you're invisible
3. have fun
To quote my favorite t shirt
"4 wheels move your body, 2 wheels move your soul" <-- best quote ever
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