I would really like to get a bike and be out riding this summer.But I keep running into problems as I learn how to ride.
When I 1st decided I wanted to get into motorcycle riding I tried the training school thing.I took a couple of lessons at a few schools before I came to the conclusion that I dont wanna take a MSF course.
I just dont feel comfortable on the cruiser style bikes that are used at the schools.I know that everybody has to start some where but I feel like it makes no sense learning how to ride on something you dont like riding.I feel restrained on a bike such as a a cruiser and feel like I would hurt myself on something like that.
As a alternative I tried learning how to ride on a 2004 Ninja 250.Some I know owns one and he agreed to teach me how to ride on it.I feel more comfortable on a bike like this and dont feel so restrained.The guy who owns it showed me a technique where he uses 3 fingers to cover the front brake while resting his palm on the throttle.
I tried riding the bike with the technique he uses and I was able to control the throttle smoothly but whenever I tried to stop the brakes would lock up.I figured it was because I used 3 fingers.
I honestly dont believe that 3 or 4 finger braking will ever work for me when riding bikes.
Since I had trouble with the technique the guy showed me I tried using the same technique with 2 fingers covering the brake while my palm rested on the throttle.Whenever I tried to do things way I would accidently roll on the throttle.
I spoke to a guy who's been riding bikes for years about the problem I had.He said that maybe I needed to adjust the lever to a distance comfortable for me in order to prevent this from happening.The guy who owns the Ninja 250 is about 5ft 9,10 and 120,130 pounds.I am 6ft,190 pounds so I know my size(mainly my height)has something to do with my ability to ride his bike properly.
For one I feel cramped up on his bike because of my height.I find it difficult to use the rear brakes and gears so I am never gonna attempt to use them on that bike.
As of now I wanna get licensed as soon as possible so I figure that the only alternative is to take the motorcycle test on a scooter.But I just wish there was another bike I could continue learning on without having the problems I have on the Ninja 250.
Anyone here have any advice?
I do want to get a Katana or some other 600cc sportbike when I am ready to buy.
When I 1st decided I wanted to get into motorcycle riding I tried the training school thing.I took a couple of lessons at a few schools before I came to the conclusion that I dont wanna take a MSF course.
I just dont feel comfortable on the cruiser style bikes that are used at the schools.I know that everybody has to start some where but I feel like it makes no sense learning how to ride on something you dont like riding.I feel restrained on a bike such as a a cruiser and feel like I would hurt myself on something like that.
As a alternative I tried learning how to ride on a 2004 Ninja 250.Some I know owns one and he agreed to teach me how to ride on it.I feel more comfortable on a bike like this and dont feel so restrained.The guy who owns it showed me a technique where he uses 3 fingers to cover the front brake while resting his palm on the throttle.
I tried riding the bike with the technique he uses and I was able to control the throttle smoothly but whenever I tried to stop the brakes would lock up.I figured it was because I used 3 fingers.
I honestly dont believe that 3 or 4 finger braking will ever work for me when riding bikes.
Since I had trouble with the technique the guy showed me I tried using the same technique with 2 fingers covering the brake while my palm rested on the throttle.Whenever I tried to do things way I would accidently roll on the throttle.
I spoke to a guy who's been riding bikes for years about the problem I had.He said that maybe I needed to adjust the lever to a distance comfortable for me in order to prevent this from happening.The guy who owns the Ninja 250 is about 5ft 9,10 and 120,130 pounds.I am 6ft,190 pounds so I know my size(mainly my height)has something to do with my ability to ride his bike properly.
For one I feel cramped up on his bike because of my height.I find it difficult to use the rear brakes and gears so I am never gonna attempt to use them on that bike.
As of now I wanna get licensed as soon as possible so I figure that the only alternative is to take the motorcycle test on a scooter.But I just wish there was another bike I could continue learning on without having the problems I have on the Ninja 250.
Anyone here have any advice?
I do want to get a Katana or some other 600cc sportbike when I am ready to buy.
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