Re: Looking to start riding, need advice

Posted by LukeM on
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Got you beat on this one:

For a few weeks, I was riding my wife's Honda Metropolitan scooter to get parts for my bike.  Imagine a 30 mile ride to the dealerman on an popsicle-orange 50cc scooter.  Granted, it would do 38mph with me on it, but still...I had to swallow my pride a bit.

There's nothing wrong with starting on a smaller displacement bike. You can start with any size bike you want. So what if open_exhaust/overchromed_riding Harley boy gives you grief for riding a 250cc bike?

The difference is in how you learn. I started off being VERY cautious and not riding like an idiot.  Once my confidence returned, it was easier to get the "motorcycle rider" face on, claim my space on the road, without losing the cautious mentality. Ride like a jerk, and cagers will treat you like one.

I also HIGHLY recommend attending a Motorcycle Safety Course. Everyone I know who's taken this course has come away learning how to ride better.

Luke M