Hwilli1647545487 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I have been getting a lot of "Dude you need to get a bike" from a ton of my friends. Here is my issue. I have never ridden anything other than a quad. Where should I start if I do move forward with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 buy the most expensive bike you can find...... ....and lay it down...... and cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Best way to learn is to just do it. I just picked up my booklet to study for my learners permit and will be registering for the state school as it's only $25!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 take the motorcycle safety course, if you drop the bike it doesn't matter cause they are shitty bikes anyways, and you get to learn the proper way to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan900 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 take the motorcycle safety course, if you drop the bike it doesn't matter cause they are shitty bikes anyways, and you get to learn the proper way to ride. +1 million This will give you a chance to see if you even want to ride a bike at all. It wont be exactly the same as riding on the street, but its really close. AND The only thing you need is your bike permit, and a set of gloves. They supply the bike and helmet, so if you mess up and drop the bike, atleast it not yours. I went the other way and bought a super cheap bike and had a friend show me how to ride in a parking lot. It really wasnt even close to the same level if learning I got from the course.(I took the course to get my full license instead of taking the test) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I've always had 4wheelers and i've rode friends dirtbikes from time to time so when I first got my 05 636 almost 3 yrs ago I felt confident enough that I could handle it. You just gotta know how hard you can push it and know your comfort zone. I rode w/ my friends a bunch when I first got it and they helped me with tips and what not. I've never to this day "knock on wood" layed it down or wrecked it. And its not like I ride it like a puss either. Just be responsible and respect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ Thats how me and Craig got our motorcycle endorsements. The bad part is you probably won't get in until August. I started out on Steve's bike in a school parking lot. I bought the wrong bike, I should have bought Steve's bike. Hindsights 20/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Moto safety course like others have said you use their bikes and it really lets you know if you even desire to ride or not. Worst thing is you are out a few hundred for the course (if it even costs that much out there) way to many people buy a bike then figure out riding wasn't for them then lose their ass when they try to sell a brand new bike for what they owe on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 +9132749813296398217391872398162398123 for the MSF class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 THe course costs 25 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Take the MSF - Delaware is the easiest to get into (normally). Even if they say they are full, if you show up in person and someone doesn't show you have a good chance of getting in (just get there early). After you complete that, find a SV650 or a EX500 - they're cheap as hell and if you drop it you can still sell it for what you paid. Ride either of those until you feel confident enough to ride a sport bike (or whatever the hell you really want), sell it and buy what you want. Buy good gear. /thread PS - you have soft hands and Supras are gay. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I have been getting a lot of "Dude you need to get a bike" from a ton of my friends. Here is my issue. I have never ridden anything other than a quad. Where should I start if I do move forward with this? Howard my Friend. You sir need a Turbo Hayabusa to rival against the almighty supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I have been getting a lot of "Dude you need to get a bike" from a ton of my friends. Here is my issue. I have never ridden anything other than a quad. Where should I start if I do move forward with this? First, this is a lie as you have no friends. Second, as soon as I saw you wanted to ride, I ran out and bought this handlebar moustache. Which leaves only one question. Moustache on... or off. http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/BeardsMoustache/PicBeard/Ldhandlebar.jpg Too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I think 1/2 the people in this thread want me killed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 i am taking the course in june, come with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'm trying to take the $25 course, but I checked yesterday and it said everything is booked up until October. It sounds like the walk-in thing is worth a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ Thats how me and Craig got our motorcycle endorsements. The bad part is you probably won't get in until August. I started out on Steve's bike in a school parking lot. I bought the wrong bike, I should have bought Steve's bike. Hindsights 20/20 Sign up for the class and then go to any class on the first day and wait. They usually have no-shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Good reads here. http://www.ridemyown.com/articles/riding/index.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Howard my Friend. You sir need a Turbo Hayabusa to rival against the almighty supra. Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!! He'd shit his pants!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sign up for the class and then go to any class on the first day and wait. They usually have no-shows. Do you have to be pre registered for a class to be eligable as a walk in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 i could teach you on the 750 howard or the busa either one are easy to ride but do take the course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Howard my Friend. You sir need a Turbo Hayabusa to rival against the almighty supra. Thanks what i was thinking lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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