Anyone who owns a motorcycle, I got some questions
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I've known far too many people who have died from motorcycle accidents and if they were wearing a helmet, they very well would have survived. I was even riding with a few of them. That's why I am so strongly for wearing helmets AND proper gear. Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk
That was there choice though. They new the consequences and the risk they were taking. I am sorry to hear that you had friends that lost your life. That is what scares me so much about getting a bike. They do scare me a lot.
I am going to get a helmet, jacket with armor in it and gloves.
Are armored pants necessary?
I won't be riding in the rain as I really hate getting wet. (i am a little bitch). But I plan on riding whenever I can and in the winter when the road is completely clear of snow. (I live 1.6 miles from work and it's a straight shot to work on a 35mph road with no stop signs).
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There is nothing wrong with the 250s. But they get wound out pretty easily, once you get familiar with it you can always get something bigger if need be
Exactly. It's how I started out in audio. Single 12 on a 150 watt amp if that. then it just kept growing and changing.
But i am 23. I have been driving for 6 years. I got to drive in my parents 2004 audi when I was 17 and even then I didn't speed or accelerate hard. Speed is just something I am not into. Casual driving is what I am all about.
Now. If were talking corners or cornering. Thats something I love to do. I love seeing how fast I can get my 320i through a corner. But I find straight line boring.
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Dress for the slide, not the ride. There are two types of motorcycle riders: those who have crashed and those who are going to crash. It just happens one way or another and cleaning out road rash is probably one of my least favorite things. Get some good gloves, a good lid,and a jacket. I personally would recommend boots/pants, but I know a lot of people who don't like to wear them because of "looks" now there are companies such as "rhok" that make Kevlar reinforced riding jeans that hold up pretty well during ground time. They look like normal jeans too. Boots are a good choice. When you tumble, ankles like to break - something with ankle support is a good idea. Riding in skate shoes with the laces loosely tied may look cool, but they are completely worthless when you crash. And in my experience, speed doesn't really get you into trouble, it's the fact that no one sees you on a motorcycle
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They're called SQUID's - Stupid, Quick, Under-protected, and Imminently Dead.
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Dress for the slide, not the ride. There are two types of motorcycle riders: those who have crashed and those who are going to crash. It just happens one way or another and cleaning out road rash is probably one of my least favorite things. Get some good gloves, a good lid,and a jacket. I personally would recommend boots/pants, but I know a lot of people who don't like to wear them because of "looks" now there are companies such as "rhok" that make Kevlar reinforced riding jeans that hold up pretty well during ground time. They look like normal jeans too. Boots are a good choice. When you tumble, ankles like to break - something with ankle support is a good idea. Riding in skate shoes with the laces loosely tied may look cool, but they are completely worthless when you crash. And in my experience, speed doesn't really get you into trouble, it's the fact that no one sees you on a motorcycle
well you are describing everything my dad wore. and everything I wore when I raced go-karts.
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how do I find where to take motorcycle classes. or do they not open up until spring?
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Kaiser pretty much said it all and nailed it on the head!
I know most Harley Davidson dealerships offer courses usually at a local college lot (hals HD on moorland I know for sure as that's where I looked into). Otherwise there is a company that offers classes in the pettit center side lot off the expressway. I saw them out there practically every day when I went to school downtown. They had a big trailer outside with "learn to ride a motorcycle" on the side. I would start with a Google search ad see what comes up. Or even call any motorcycle dealer locally and see what they know.
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Kaiser pretty much said it all and nailed it on the head! I know most Harley Davidson dealerships offer courses usually at a local college lot (hals HD on moorland I know for sure as that's where I looked into). Otherwise there is a company that offers classes in the pettit center side lot off the expressway. I saw them out there practically every day when I went to school downtown. They had a big trailer outside with "learn to ride a motorcycle" on the side. I would start with a Google search ad see what comes up. Or even call any motorcycle dealer locally and see what they know. Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk
The DMV lists all the motorcycle classes in wisconsin. The closest one to me is the harley dealership in Theinsville. So I will do that.
I am looking for gear. Anyone have any good sites? I am not looking for anything name brand. Not my style.
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Motorcyclesuperstore.
Denniskirk
There are tons of good online stores
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The only place I wouldn't skimp on his a good helmet. You get what you pay for. Fwiw I've broken an icon helmet, so nothing it unbreakable.
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how do I find where to take motorcycle classes. or do they not open up until spring?
I would HIGHLY recommend Road America Motorcycle School. The instructors are awesome, and make it a lot of fun. I took the class this past summer and went into it with a decent amount of off road dirt bike riding, but there were others with no experience whatsoever, and they did very well by the end of the course. They have three different types of bikes to ride (cruiser, enduro, and dual sport) and you are able to try them all out. All are 200-250cc, which is exactly what you seem to be looking for. The cost was $250 and at the end they give you the completion form which you take to the DMV, take the computer quiz, and you have your license.
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I would HIGHLY recommend Road America Motorcycle School. The instructors are awesome, and make it a lot of fun. I took the class this past summer and went into it with a decent amount of off road dirt bike riding, but there were others with no experience whatsoever, and they did very well by the end of the course. They have three different types of bikes to ride (cruiser, enduro, and dual sport) and you are able to try them all out. All are 200-250cc, which is exactly what you seem to be looking for. The cost was $250 and at the end they give you the completion form which you take to the DMV, take the computer quiz, and you have your license.
I would HIGHLY recommend Road America Motorcycle School. The instructors are awesome, and make it a lot of fun. I took the class this past summer and went into it with a decent amount of off road dirt bike riding, but there were others with no experience whatsoever, and they did very well by the end of the course. They have three different types of bikes to ride (cruiser, enduro, and dual sport) and you are able to try them all out. All are 200-250cc, which is exactly what you seem to be looking for. The cost was $250 and at the end they give you the completion form which you take to the DMV, take the computer quiz, and you have your license.
Cool. The harley class I heard is $300.
So the road america one is cheaper. Is it a weekend class? Or a 5 day one?
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Cool. The harley class I heard is $300.
So the road america one is cheaper. Is it a weekend class? Or a 5 day one?
They have a lot of different options all throughout the warmer months. I took one of the weekend classes, which is two full days. They do offer weekday classes as well, which are typically night classes.
Here is their website for the class:
http://www.roadamerica.com/experiences/motorcycle-schools/basic-rider-course.html
They will constantly update it as new classes are planned.
As an added bonus, if you go when there is an event taking place, you can watch the cars on the track after class without having to pay any admission costs.
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They have a lot of different options all throughout the warmer months. I took one of the weekend classes, which is two full days. They do offer weekday classes as well, which are typically night classes.
Here is their website for the class:
http://www.roadamerica.com/experiences/motorcycle-schools/basic-rider-course.html
They will constantly update it as new classes are planned.
As an added bonus, if you go when there is an event taking place, you can watch the cars on the track after class without having to pay any admission costs.
Thank you for that. Well the problem is. I work 4am-130. So I usually go to bed at 7 or 8. So classes being from 530-930 is pretty gay. All the weekend slots are already sold out. Wow. That is retarded
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As I said earlier, they do offer classes all throughout spring, summer, and fall. There should be plenty of opportunities to get a weekend class if you don't mind waiting. Just check the website every once in a while and see if new ones are posted!
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I have a used helmet for you. =D
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I have a used helmet for you. =D Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk
what size? I am not sure if I am a medium or large.
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As I said earlier, they do offer classes all throughout spring, summer, and fall. There should be plenty of opportunities to get a weekend class if you don't mind waiting. Just check the website every once in a while and see if new ones are posted!
Well that is good. thank you very much. I will have to wait until they have more. that April 1st was bad timing for me anyways. I am moving finally out of my Moms house and renting a house with a couple friends and my girlfriend. Finally.
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