Tai Mai Shu;2138585; said:
Oh wow, thanks dude, thats really really helpful.
So basically you need the bike before you can get your permit???
You don't need to own a bike. You can use any bike that is legal and insured.
Just like using your mom's car to take the class 5 drivers license. The problem is getting it to the test site by yourself. But if it belongs to a buddy they can drive it there. Of course not many people will give you their baby for the day.
Try to find an instructor that can also give you the test. So for a few bucks you get instruction and a bike rental to be tested on. It's a good deal.
Especially sense you don't own yet. A few classes might give you a better idea what you want to buy. Also after you get licensed you can rent bikes or go on bike tours to try different models before you buy.
Don't get sucked into spending your money on what your buddies think is cool. Spend some time and a little cash to figure out what suits you.
And seriously don't go too big too fast, or you probably will die. Spend a year on a smaller 400-500cc. You will learn lot's and be ready for the big guns. And will know more about yourself and what you want to invest in.
If you look in your For Sale adds you will see many almost new bikes that the owners need to dump because they bought something they were not ready for.
I think North America should have graduated licenses like the U.K.
We should not be letting people with no real experience roll off the showroom floor with a 200mph monster.
Take your time on this. Think of it like learning to fly an airplane.
Not that I think you are a suicidal idiot. But when things go bad they go real bad real fast. Your body does not come equipped with air bags and crumple zones. Helmets don't guarantee your head will stay on your shoulders.
My brother crashed his Ninja 636 a year ago. After 7 surgeries he can walk well enough with a cane that he went back to work last week.
Luckily he had a good insurance package. Sure we have free health care, but the insurance paid his mortgage for a year so he and his kids did not end up homeless. But he did lose about $150,000 in lost wadges. And may never walk right.
So have fun but take it seriously.
Do take instruction. It may lower your insurance cost and will help keep your brains in your helmet.
Also if you have a local track they might have a track school. So you can learn to handle more than the basics.
I might be sounding like a safety first no fun guy telling you what not to do. But I have been riding for around 28yrs. From little dirt bikes on the farm to year round daily commutes in city traffic in Canadian weather.
Take the instruction. Learn as much as you can. Invest in yourself.
Because no one else on the road cares if you make it home. If a car is within 200 yards of you they absolutely will try to kill you.
Motorcycles are 100% invisible to all other traffic, except the Police.
Too bad!
