Finally! My new bike *_*

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Deified Data said:
Something I've never got...how do you "learn" to ride a motorcycle? Does it just come naturally to you if you learned to ride a bicycle, or do you just keep destroying motorcycles and breaking bones until you "get" it?
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Riding a motorcycle is actually very easy. It's just shifting you need to get used to. You will "crash" as you learn, which is why most people get used bikes first. Old 250R's or Hondas are popular for beginners. The 300 is a replacement for the 250R as a beginner bike, or a bike for shorter people.

If you wear gear at all times, and ride smart, you will be fine. The problem with sport bikes though is you feel deceptively stable and in control when going high speeds. This is what often leads to people getting hurt on them.

The bike I am looking now is an Iron 883.

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Although it will probably be a couple years before I have enough to get one.
 
I know a few friends who own bikes.. 1 lost 2" of bone in his right leg after coming off a corner at speed. The other snapped his wrist and had everything sticking out of it.. both life lasting injuries.

stay safe
 
I think if you can buy something you like then you must get it. If you think you cannot control yourself on a fast bike then get something as a first step.

But then who am I to say... but then I personally would get what I like if its got 50hp or 200hp
 
So guys, I've got like NO driving experience but am working to correct this deficiency. I'm considering buying a 49cc moped to get around my small-ish town. Is this gonna end like a Driver's education film from high school?
 
Horseticuffs said:
So guys, I've got like NO driving experience but am working to correct this deficiency. I'm considering buying a 49cc moped to get around my small-ish town. Is this gonna end like a Driver's education film from high school?
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If you have no experience driving on roads at all, why on earth would you want to learn the rules of the road on a moped? Just think about that for a minute.
 
Horseticuffs said:
So guys, I've got like NO driving experience but am working to correct this deficiency. I'm considering buying a 49cc moped to get around my small-ish town. Is this gonna end like a Driver's education film from high school?
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Mopeds are beyond easy to drive. I had one for years. Just follow the others cars and see what they do. You will have the hang of driving within 20 minutes.

Read signs and use the correct lanes of course.
 
BossLackey said:
This looks like a good idea...

Just remember, it's only a matter of time before you lay it down.
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You're on 2 wheels. Everyone goes down eventually. Might as well go down looking good on a nice bike. How you go down depends on riding experience and if you're going to get back up.
 
LowKeyedUp said:
If you have no experience driving on roads at all, why on earth would you want to learn the rules of the road on a moped? Just think about that for a minute.
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Well, I'm GETTING experience. My town is really quite small, and there isn't a whole lot of traffic. I figure a moped would provide me transport in an economical way. It's something I can afford brand new with cash on-hand, gets great mileage, and I've read that they are pretty easy to learn and handle.
 
Horseticuffs said:
Well, I'm GETTING experience. My town is really quite small, and there isn't a whole lot of traffic. I figure a moped would provide me transport in an economical way. It's something I can afford brand new with cash on-hand, gets great mileage, and I've read that they are pretty easy to learn and handle.
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Learning to drive is much more about learning how to handle other cars/traffic than it is the mechanics of the vehicle you are using. You will make mistakes. Would you rather that mistake be on a moped or in a car?
 
RapidCancel said:
Uhh, what? Just because it has the "ninja" name on it doesn't mean it's a supersport or anything, the ninja 250/300 is a great low powered beginner bike. He made a great choice for his first bike.
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This. It's a 300... not exactly a Hayabusa or anything. Since it's been 3 months since the OP was posted I'd be curious to know if he's dropped it yet.
 
LowKeyedUp said:
Learning to drive is much more about learning how to handle other cars/traffic than it is the mechanics of the vehicle you are using. You will make mistakes. Would you rather that mistake be on a moped or in a car?
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Your point is valid. Something I'll consider then.
 
Wubby said:
This. It's a 300... not exactly a Hayabusa or anything. Since it's been 3 months since the OP was posted I'd be curious to know if he's dropped it yet.
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Nope, not even close to dropping it. But I do recgonize that in some situations it almost felt like I was going to hit the ground, specially while on my city's chaotic transit.

Just past the 2000 KM mark this weekend by going to Rio de Janeiro (~400 KM from here). Smooth sailing, awesome bike and I'm feeling that my driving skills are improving on a daily basis.

But I think that that's the biggest problem with riding bikes, overconfidence is your worst enemy.

ChefRamsay said:
Hmm, let's see....

a) OP is immature enough to put *_* in his thread title.
b) Buys a 300 Ninja without any real motorcycle training.

First crash in 2 months? What's the over/under? Please prove me wrong, OP.
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Done.

And why the anger about my "*_*", it's so cute.
 
MooseKing said:
Riding a motorcycle is actually very easy. It's just shifting you need to get used to. You will "crash" as you learn, which is why most people get used bikes first. Old 250R's or Hondas are popular for beginners. The 300 is a replacement for the 250R as a beginner bike, or a bike for shorter people.

If you wear gear at all times, and ride smart, you will be fine. The problem with sport bikes though is you feel deceptively stable and in control when going high speeds. This is what often leads to people getting hurt on them.

The bike I am looking now is an Iron 883.

Harley_Iron_883.jpg


Although it will probably be a couple years before I have enough to get one.
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I picked this one up a couple of months ago. I absolutely love it.

I started out on a Dyna family Harley 4 years ago (friend of mine owned one). I went high side within the first 20 minutes. Luckily I came out ok. I learned some valuable lessons and was hooked in that moment.
 
felipepl said:
Nope, not even close to dropping it. But I do recgonize that in some situations it almost felt like I was going to hit the ground, specially while on my city's chaotic transit.

Just past the 2000 KM mark this weekend by going to Rio de Janeiro (~400 KM from here). Smooth sailing, awesome bike and I'm feeling that my driving skills are improving on a daily basis.

But I think that that's the biggest problem with riding bikes, overconfidence is your worst enemy.



Done.

And why the anger about my "*_*", it's so cute.
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Good to know you're having a blast on it. Stay safe!

Ingueferroque said:
How loud is this thing? Are you going to disturb people in the evenings when they can hear you ride this ten blocks away? Just wondering. These bikes are a plague in my part of NYC.
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Ninja 250's, 300's, 500's all sound like loud sewing machines lol.
 
How loud is this thing? Are you going to disturb people in the evenings when they can hear you ride this ten blocks away? Just wondering. These bikes are a plague in my part of NYC.
 
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