How hard is it to learn to ride a motorcycle?

**zx7racing** · 03-03-2004, 03:12 PM

katanas are poorly engineered- horrible suspension, de-tuned motor, etc.. they are a bit cheaper- but for good reason..
i'm not going to say get this or get that- but if you are looking for a sport bike that you can "learn" on- i would suggest the sv.. it doesnt have the expensive plastic on it- so when you lay it down, it wont cost you an arm and leg.. its really responsive, good suspension, and just a fun bike to ride. plus its a bit cheaper than the gsxr, r6, r1, cbr, etc....
also- you might find this hard to understand right now- but if you are buying used, you'll find that most sv's are owned by either older or more experienced riders.. because they know the value and performance of the sv.. knowing this- you can find a reasonably priced sv that has probably been taken better care of... i.e. broken in properly, hasnt been riden on the rev limiter excessivly, and has had the recommended maintenance performed...
i know youre probably looking to find something fast and flashy looking- but as a first bike you might want to look at some of the things ive been saying.. i'm not recommending the sv because you are inexperienced- but for its economical reasons..
also- you'll more than likely find a better deal on any bike through a trader magazine rather than a dealer.. just do your homework or you'll get ripped either way..

**IronCy** · 03-03-2004, 03:18 PM

yeah,
I see what you are saying, the sv might be the way to go...I have been visiting this website a lot since last summer. www.svrider.com there are a lot of mods that can be done to the sv...i think it might be the smart choice....thanks a lot for your input!
-Cy

**mass junkie** · 03-03-2004, 03:24 PM

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**IronCy** · 03-03-2004, 03:50 PM

^^^nice, you gonna deliver it for me!
-Cy

**mass junkie** · 03-03-2004, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by IronCy

^^^nice, you gonna deliver it for me!
-Cy

nahhh just take the drive down to florida and pick it up.......come on down out of the cold

**IronCy** · 03-03-2004, 04:20 PM

I was just down there last week for work...I was in daytona, and left on fri...the start of bike week, I wanted to stay sooo bad!
-Cy

**markas214** · 03-03-2004, 07:11 PM

My last bike was a Honda Valkyrie. At 5'-5 I was able to handle all 750 lbs and 1540cc. One thing I didn't see mentioned was learning how to counter steer. This is where most novices get into trouble. Counter steering is pushing in the direction you want to go. When you are in a decreasing radius turn you really need to dig the bike into the turn. Alot of novices panic and wind up off the road or drifting into oncoming traffic.

**damiongage** · 03-03-2004, 08:57 PM

get the honda if its a f4I

**pumpseeker** · 03-03-2004, 09:03 PM

1st bike I ever rode was a Harley V Rod, last summer after I bought it. When it was delivered to the house, my friend showed me where the throttle, clutch, brakes, etc. were and in 3 minutes, I was doing 90 on a backroad! I got my license 2 weeks later and passed the first time out. I never took the course but maybe someday... it's good to learn and can get you discounted insurance.

**Vice** · 03-16-2004, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by IronCy

mass,
your so sweet...LOL!
I still wanna see pics of your saltwater tank!

jj,
you would not believe how many people have commented on the pic, i dont even know who she is...but it seems to get my posts looked at...so did you start out learning on a 750?

zx7,
why no katanna? i really dont like the look of the bike, but it was fairly new and in my price range? what about this one...00gsxr600, $5000?

She's a national competitor and posts over at chad nicholl's forum. She has lots of pics up too......

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**BOUNCER** · 03-17-2004, 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by markas214

My last bike was a Honda Valkyrie. At 5'-5 I was able to handle all 750 lbs and 1540cc. One thing I didn't see mentioned was learning how to counter steer. This is where most novices get into trouble. Counter steering is pushing in the direction you want to go. When you are in a decreasing radius turn you really need to dig the bike into the turn. Alot of novices panic and wind up off the road or drifting into oncoming traffic.

Nah, thats not hard. Its holding these babies up!.

Sorry for the bad photo, it was taken by my son from the window of a moving car.

**groverman1** · 03-17-2004, 06:59 AM

I have always wanted to ride but I know I would kill myself for sure.

**temperoath** · 03-17-2004, 07:58 AM

I have a suzuki gsxr 600 40th anny edition...Im selling it now, but 600cc is the least I would go...and when you finally become an experienced rider...you'll be pissed cause all of your buds who ride 900cc and up are smokin ya.

It can't be that hard to ride....when I was 3, my dad bought me a brand new 1984 honda 3 wheeler....needless to say I couldn't reach the shift lever, but I was riding motorized while all the other kiddies had battery powered powerwheels.

Just don't get cocky when riding...especially sport bikes...the second you do....you die!!