Razorback Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 What places are good around Columbus if you wanted to learn how to ride a sportbike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 ride how.. just learn to ride in general... or learn to ride at the track? the have the Basic rider course every year, a couple times a year infact and i think they even have an advanced rider course.. but if you want to learn how to go fast around a track.. go to mid ohio, or sign up with NESBA or STT and do a couple track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 what are typical requirements and costs of a trackday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorback Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Just in general (like on the street). I've always thought it would be fun to learn to ride a sport bike, and I don't know how serious I am about ever getting one or learning to ride, but it'd be nice to know where I could go to learn from a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 sounds dangerous, as your attorney i would advise against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take the msf course its 25 bucks they provide you with a bike an the training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Is it me or does this sound way too sketchy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorback Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Take the msf course its 25 bucks they provide you with a bike an the training. Ok thanks very much. Do they have a Columbus location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Is it me or does this sound way too sketchy??? yeah who the hell is this dude, joined in 2002 and dont know how to ride? what are you, new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 what are typical requirements and costs of a trackday? streetbike $200 supermoto $25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
106mm Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Do the RSC and then call Valentino Rossi for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 i learned how to do it in 1 day with some good friends. all who have posted in here, its easy to do, just be smart and safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 i wouldnt advise jumping on a street bike if you have no idea how to ride. start on a dirtbike (4 stroke) and work your way up. unless youre starting on a ninja 250, those have no balls. seriously though, street bikes are not for beginners. they are called crotch rockets for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawboy1647545515 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 http://www.abate.com They put on motorcycle safety classes that are 1.5-2.5 days and will teach you more than you will learn in a parking lot with some buddies. When my wife did it the cost was $50 and you get she didn't have to take the license test from the BMV, they took her Abate certificate as passing. Pick a class you want to attend and sign up VERY early because they will fill up. Although there are some differences between sportbikes (at a high level) and some other bikes, you really need the fundamentals of motorcycle riding before you worry about learning to ride a sportbike. If you buy a sportbike and take the Abate class, I recommend reading "A Twist of the Wrist II" to teach you some of the things that are lacking from the class to sportbikes. Trackdays are the place to really push your sportbike and learn more than you can on the street but they are not as cheap as the $200 entry fee for a beginner. There is bike prep, often new tires, and proper safety equipment. If you are just getting into it and have to buy everything and pay people to do the work, that one trackday could cost you over $1000. If you love it and do them often, the cost is spread out over several days and becomes much more tolerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Just in general (like on the street). I've always thought it would be fun to learn to ride a sport bike, and I don't know how serious I am about ever getting one or learning to ride, but it'd be nice to know where I could go to learn from a pro. Any of the BRC courses will work for you, or find someone that rides and ask for lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I learned how to ride on my 05' R6. I didnt drop it at all when learning. Its just a matter of taking it slow and getting used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I learned how to ride on my 05' R6. I didnt drop it at all when learning. Its just a matter of taking it slow and getting used to it this... i bought a beater bike, and rode the piss out of it. never dropped it, learned from people, never took the course, but i will in the spring just for knowledge purposes. just be safe and dont do dumbshit and youll be fine. i started on a gsxr 600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The MSF course in Columbus is 25? I thought it was more than that??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The MSF course in Columbus is 25? I thought it was more than that??? nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 nope ...its $200-250 in Denver but you do get the DMV waiver if you dont have a license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Wait till the snow melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Wait till the snow melts. THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Ok thanks very much. Do they have a Columbus location? Click locations and ect it says 25$ on the tuition an fees usualy held in the spring time they provide the bike gear an class room an a voucher to get ur license. U just need to go to a bmv an get ur motorcycle temp packet which is like 22 bucks Held at school parking lots usually.. sign up ahead of time cause they fill quick.... or u can go to a class an be on a wait list for people who don't show. http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 if phil can do it anyone can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 if phil can do it anyone can do it. :gtfo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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