How much practice time do I need before buying a bike?

Question

I've practiced on a dirtbike & am planning to take the MSF Course. How much more saddle time should I have before buying a starter bike?

Answer 1

None. But you WILL need to pass a riding test to be licensed in calif. I don't know if all states require a separate test for M/C. PLEASE do not buy a big monster to learn on. Start small and work up to the big machine. You wouldn't learn to drive in a AA/FUEL powered dragster going from zero to 300mph in 4 seconds would you? Same for bikes. Good luck!

Answer 2

I am not sure how much you are spending on this bike, but anyone can ride straight and fast. I have been riding for over 20 years now and fast is great on dirt, but asphalt and concrete is not very forgiving. I suggest you take a Riders Edge course for about $275.00. It is held at all 650 Harley shops nationwide once a month.The class is about 15 hours. Usually 5 days 3 hours per day. It teaches you the little things like how to brake properly, you also learn about maintenance of the bike, turning , and most importantly how to stay out of the way from the four wheels next to you that doesn't see you. I encourage this class. I am the proud owner of a '69 Harley Fatboy restored and a 2005 Thunder Mountain Custom chopper BlackHawk 240. It is tooo expensive to repair or replace because of ignorance. The class supplies a Buell for you to take the class in and the class also makes it where all you have to do is take a written test to get your cycle endorsement. (no driving test.

Answer 3

A lot of people own stuff they don't use themselves, so you don't need any practice time to buy but.... you should know something about operating the bike especially before going out on a public highway. The most important thing is to be sensible and don't take chances and do stupid things like racing on a city street. A young fellow that worked for me many years ago bought a new street bike after he had only limited experience on a dirt bike and the next day after getting his new bike he was killed racing it on a major street in Albuquerque. Fortunately, my son, who told him not to race, especially in town, refused to stay on the bike with him and was spared.

Answer 4

not much at all, just get a used starting-off bike so that you get the technique and the mechanics of driving right ( driving it for a bit every day works best, after a few weeks you should be ready to take on nearly any machine) it helps a lot if your starting-off bike is of the same type as the bike you intend to buy e.g dirt bike, street racer etc.. it also gives you a chance to see the advantages and disadvantages of your category.

Answer 5

That's where the term "starter bike" comes from. Get a bike put some heavy milage on it, Then you can go out and get the Harley Davidson you've always wanted.



Motorcycle rider courses are for people who can't pass the drivers exam.(they give you a license when you take the course at motor vehicle)



NOW GET OUT THERE AND RIDE.....

Answer 6

None. You learn and practice in your own brand new bike. So you do both at same time: learning and saddle time. :-) Enjoy!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

none, just get a bike you really like and it will encurage you even more to learn how to ride it