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How to learn to ride a motorcycle
It made me
believe in myself
 "Not as easy as it seems, but worth every penny."
How I did it: I signed up for the MSF class and failed it the first day. Bummed, I thought about giving up and attributing that to destiny. Maybe I was just not meant to ride. Maybe I might've gotten hurt. Almost defeated, I decided just to plunk down the money and buy a bike to practice on even if that meant dropping the bike. I've made steady progress and have had my bike for almost a month now. It is so scary, exhilarating, and full of freedom all at once. Definitely worth every penny, and hey I haven't dropped the bike once! Lessons & tips: for those with serious balance issues like me, consider just buying a cheapie bike to practice on. I didn't have a friend or know anyone who owned a bike, so I took the plunge and just bought the darn thing. |
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hippichick is starting over...
How I did it: A course taken at the local college... three days of fun with a group of strangers who quickly became my cheering section, and I, theirs!Day OneTraffic School (no bikes)Day TwoGetting on the bike, starting it, moving it forward a few yards at a time. By the end of the day, zipping around the parking lot! Day ThreePractice, and test!Trial and error, laughs and dropping the bike a couple times... yeah, that was me, but I did it! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I never rode a motorcycle in my life, i didnt know the controls or even how to drive a manual car. I didnt pass the first class, they took me out early - and put me2 restart the course a week later. I passed the 2nd time and bought a motorcycle from a friend at work a week later. You tube. How to ride a motorcycle :) sounds silly but the week I got kicked out of class I was really sad and felt like a failure but then I kicked m… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Went to the DMV to get my permit, then did some reserach into different motorcycle schools. This being NYC I had quite a few to choose from. I signed up for a bunch of private lessons with the Motorcycle Safety School and they were great. I had a total of four 2 hour private lessons before I took the Basic Rider Course. I probably would have done fine without the lessons but I like to be prepared. The private lessons … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I signed up for the Motorcycle safety course at the local community college and over the course of one weekend they guided us through the basics and now my dad and I can go on rides and further improve my skills :] Read how I did it…
How I did it: I took a motorcycle safety class. I still need lots of practice, but they taught me the basics and gave me enough confidence to get out on the road and practice. Read how I did it…
Today I rented a motorbike in Chiang Mai Thailand and rode it up to Doi Suthep and back. Very nice windy mountain roads. Granted it was an automatic, but it was a good start to get the feeling. Now I just need to get something that shifts and get that down.
Ever since I got my drivers license when I was 16, I’ve wanted to own and drive a motorcycle. Back then I thought they were “cool” but today I think it would almost be practical. I’m not looking for a crotch rocket or anything like that. just a nice little cruiser bike that I can take back and forth to work when the weather is nice or to just cruise around on a nice day… The way I look at it, its a win win situation. Save on Gas and still look “cool”!
Yesterday I finally went and got my license finalized at the DMV. I’m legal to ride baby! Woooooo!
Really I think this is just some romantic fantasy of mine. Since I suck too much to even learn driving a car this is really quite impossible and besides, it’s dangerous!
I passed my motorcycle class with flying colors! I was mad at myself because I was hoping for a perfect score but, whatever, I passed by a very wide margin, only two small mistakes. And I know I can ride well because I was perfect when we were practicing in class, I just got a little nervous for the test. So I’ve got my road test waiver in hand, and I’ll be stopping by the DMV tomorrow after work and I will be an officially licensed to drive a motorcycle!
Until I will have my license! Assuming of course that I pass the class. I had two lessons this week and one more tonight, then my Basic Rider Course starts tomorrow night!
I signed up for the Basic Rider Course! The first one that I could make all the dates to isn’t until mid August which is a bummer but it gives me some time. So in between now and then I will take another lesson or two (or three depending on how quickly I progress and how much money I have) and get all ready to rock the course. Oh yeah! The only downside is that I won’t have my license until the end of the summer so I will only have a month or two to ride until it starts getting too cold or snowy or whatever. But hey, whatever, it doesn’t matter! Wheeeeee!
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redflutterby asks,
“I have looked into taking a course, however I am a single mom and the two full days of training will be difficult (if not impossible) to fit into my schedule. Are there any other alternatives?”
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ent1ring asks,
“I don't own a bike, have no close friends who own bikes, and don't want to buy one unless I know I like it. I've never ridden before and have no idea how to get started or where to go!”
— 3 years ago |
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