learning and wanting some suggestions
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From: 757
Re: learning and wanting some suggestions
1. Study the DMV manual and get your permit.
2. Read Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough.
3. Take the MSF course at Thomas Nelson.
4. If you still want to ride, start looking at something that runs well and won't be a tragedy if/when you drop it.
5. Get insurance when you get a bike.
6. Take it easy at first, and use common sense.
7. Don't go blow insane amounts of money on expensive gear at Casey Cycle City like I did.
8. If you find yourself rolling across the pavement at 60 mph, try to think of better days.
2. Read Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough.
3. Take the MSF course at Thomas Nelson.
4. If you still want to ride, start looking at something that runs well and won't be a tragedy if/when you drop it.
5. Get insurance when you get a bike.
6. Take it easy at first, and use common sense.
7. Don't go blow insane amounts of money on expensive gear at Casey Cycle City like I did.
8. If you find yourself rolling across the pavement at 60 mph, try to think of better days.
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Re: learning and wanting some suggestions
It does, but bikes can be lowered. Just sit on the bike before you buy it. If you're struggling to keep both feet on the ground, then it's probably too big.
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Re: learning and wanting some suggestions
if you can tip toe comfortable your fine, im the last person to recommend lowering a bike.
ive seen a girl that had to basically get off the bike at every stop so as not to fall, tho she'd droppe dit at a few stop lights she could ride her ass off.
plenty of guys i ride with know cannot get flat footed on the ground. you can get used to it, or lower the bike, your choice.
ive seen a girl that had to basically get off the bike at every stop so as not to fall, tho she'd droppe dit at a few stop lights she could ride her ass off.
plenty of guys i ride with know cannot get flat footed on the ground. you can get used to it, or lower the bike, your choice.
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Re: learning and wanting some suggestions
it affects handling in the twisties, lowering the rear makes the bike slower to turn and get out of a turn, depending on how much you lower it it'll be a noticeable difference in turning effort.
also you lose ground clearance and when u starts scraping knee you run into safety issues because your scraping the body..
also you lose ground clearance and when u starts scraping knee you run into safety issues because your scraping the body..
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Re: learning and wanting some suggestions
it affects handling in the twisties, lowering the rear makes the bike slower to turn and get out of a turn, depending on how much you lower it it'll be a noticeable difference in turning effort.
also you lose ground clearance and when u starts scraping knee you run into safety issues because your scraping the body..
also you lose ground clearance and when u starts scraping knee you run into safety issues because your scraping the body..
like i said, i dont know anything about bikes. but im willing to learn, hence all the questions lol.