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re: Royal Enfield Motorcycles
Posted on 4/3/24 at 9:41 am to UtahCajun
Posted on 4/3/24 at 9:41 am to UtahCajun
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Anyway, I do think you are on the right track. Do not spend a lot of money on your first bike. Believe it or not, most first time bike riders find out that they just do not like riding. Also you will most likely drop your first bike at least once. You don't want it to be an expensive bike.
Thats my next question: How do I learn to ride without hurting myself or the bike? Is there somewhere I can get riding lessons or something? Everything I read says I should test drive each model before buying but I would not feel comfortable test driving a bike unless I was confidant I won't crash it.
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Posted on 4/3/24 at 9:45 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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Thats my next question: How do I learn to ride without hurting myself or the bike? Is there somewhere I can get riding lessons or something? Everything I read says I should test drive each model before buying but I would not feel comfortable test driving a bike unless I was confidant I won't crash it
Almost any larger town will have approved rider's classes. These classes supply bikes for you to ride during the class. I would take that class before looking at any bike or test riding that bike. Besides, you need the motorcycle stamp on your license before most dealers will sell you a bike.
The class is always the first step.
Posted on 4/3/24 at 9:54 am to Bert Macklin FBI
I would think that generally speaking, most current riders started riding mini bikes then dirt bikes at a young age so the knowledge and background is already in place. In your case I would goggle "beginner motorcycle riding lessons near me".
I did that and THIS is what came up. I'd probably go that route if I were you. Learn on somebody else's junk then start looking at your first purchase once the skill and confidence is there.
At that point I'd be looking into getting something on the used market to really hone your riding skills. You can still get that 1950's era feel in a good used...say a Honda CB 750.
Don't know where you live but I found THIS pretty quickly.
I did that and THIS is what came up. I'd probably go that route if I were you. Learn on somebody else's junk then start looking at your first purchase once the skill and confidence is there.
At that point I'd be looking into getting something on the used market to really hone your riding skills. You can still get that 1950's era feel in a good used...say a Honda CB 750.
Don't know where you live but I found THIS pretty quickly.
Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:07 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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Thats my next question: How do I learn to ride without hurting myself or the bike? Is there somewhere I can get riding lessons or something? Everything I read says I should test drive each model before buying but I would not feel comfortable test driving a bike unless I was confidant I won't crash it.
Harley Davidson has a rider course that is advisable to take, and it will eliminate the need to do the riding part of the test at the DMV. Just present them with your certificate and take the written and you are good, plus the course will make sure you are proficient in the basics as well as getting you to focus on situational awareness, which is very important on the roads today especially.
If you can’t find a local dealer to take the course, most states have courses put on by the state police, and are pretty similar to the HD rider course.
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