Any Motorcycle Riders?

[katrik]

Hey guys!

So, I rode on the back of my brother's bike a few weeks ago, and I absolutely loved it. I'm signed up for a motorcycle class this weekend. If I don't completely suck or freak out, I'm gonna buy one and start riding. Any cool stories from riders? What was your first year like? Any accidents?

Oh, I'm looking at a light weight rice rocket to start out with. Will either be a Rebel or 'Zaki Ninja or Z125. I'm leaning towards the Z125, its a small CC engine and super cheap.

Kat/Em

[Saludeen]

My old Ninja650

https://i.imgur.com/ccGpWzA.jpg

- If you're getting a street bike then get at least a 250. Those are already slow and once you get good you'll probably get bored of the lack of power.

- You WILL drop it at least once. So don't buy something shiny and new.

- Cold tires will make you fall. I fell twice from cold tires and i'm a very good rider with a few years of experience and growing up racing BMX. Cold tires are hard and non-sticky so act like you're driving on ice. And even slow falls hurt because you're falling on pavement.

- Practice doing circles in a smooth empty parking lot so you get comfortable with leaning. Don't underestimate this. It will increase your riding skill a thousand percent. You'd be surprised at how far the bike can lean. And you'll feel like a pro when you're back on the roads.

- SLOW into the corner, steady or accelerate out, this puts grip and weight on the back tire. When you go too fast into a corner (and you'll experience this terrifying feeling), you either have to lean past your instinctive comfort zone (good luck), or go wide and crash. Happened to me once on a hill country road and its the scariest feeling. And NEVER hit the breaks in a corner or the bike stands up straight or the wheel slips out.

- ALWAYS wear a helmet. This coming from someone who never wears a helmet while mountain biking. A motorcycle crash is far worse than a crash on a mountain bike. Good riders mock the idiots who don't wear them. Other gear is optional but imagine getting rug burn from a long slide across pavement at 70 MPH. Clothes won't protect you. You decide, although even i've ridden in shorts before.

- If you're smart, aware and chill then riding is relatively safe. The biggest problem is other people not seeing you or unexpected conditions like animals or stuff in the road.

Save this in a text file and remember it and you'll be fine, God willing. Riding is alot of fun.

[katrik]

My old Ninja650

https://i.imgur.com/ccGpWzA.jpg

- If you're getting a street bike then get at least a 250. Those are already slow and once you get good you'll probably get bored of the lack of power.

- You WILL drop it at least once. So don't buy something shiny and new.

- Cold tires will make you fall. I fell twice from cold tires and i'm a very good rider with a few years of experience and growing up racing BMX. Cold tires are hard and non-sticky so act like you're driving on ice. And even slow falls hurt because you're falling on pavement.

- Practice doing circles in a smooth empty parking lot so you get comfortable with leaning. Don't underestimate this. It will increase your riding skill a thousand percent. You'd be surprised at how far the bike can lean. And you'll feel like a pro when you're back on the roads.

- SLOW into the corner, steady or accelerate out, this puts grip and weight on the back tire. When you go too fast into a corner (and you'll experience this terrifying feeling), you either have to lean past your instinctive comfort zone (good luck), or go wide and crash. Happened to me once on a hill country road and its the scariest feeling. And NEVER hit the breaks in a corner or the bike stands up straight or the wheel slips out.

- ALWAYS wear a helmet. This coming from someone who never wears a helmet while mountain biking. A motorcycle crash is far worse than a crash on a mountain bike. Good riders mock the idiots who don't wear them. Other gear is optional but imagine getting rug burn from a long slide across pavement at 70 MPH. Clothes won't protect you. You decide, although even i've ridden in shorts before.

- If you're smart, aware and chill then riding is relatively safe. The biggest problem is other people not seeing you or unexpected conditions like animals or stuff in the road.

Save this in a text file and remember it and you'll be fine, God willing. Riding is alot of fun.

Thank you! I love your ninja <3

[Izmael]

Min 250cc? What are you, 10?

Anything less than 600cc for a roadster shouldn't even be considered imo.

Ive rode many bikes over many years in many countries. I have one advice: do not do it. It takes one spill of diesel or engine oil in a turn, or even just a ill-placed rock and you can end up paralysed for life in a chair. I quit bikes years ago now and hopefully not going back (just realized how dangerous it was and quit the next day).

You will inevitably fall and every time it will be a roll of a dice between "few bruises", "broken something", "disfigured for life", "wheelchair", "tombstone".
Depends on how lucky you think you're going to be.

[Phaezed-Reality]

me and my brother ride.
https://i.imgur.com/AzHPj5b.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zRipTSB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KLxnJd9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Y9DFBPC.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ieensGv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/yZvXpZW.jpg

ride safe pals.

[katrik]

Love the Honda’s. That’s what I’m going to be learning on.

[Zadrian]

I ride an 06 Ninja 650 myself. You will be doing yourself a disservice if you get anything below a 250. Honestly, a Ninja 650 is a GREAT beginner bike. It's relatively light and it won't murder you if you over do the throttle accidentally.

However, if you think a Ninja 650 is too big, look at the 300 models. Yamaha R3 or Ninja 300 are great beginner bikes. I believe this year, Kawasaki is also releasing a Ninja 400 (although as a first time rider, I would not recommend buying a new bike. Buy a beater you can learn on, because it will take a few scuffs, I'm sure)

Your best bet is to go get your permit and take the MSF courses. they will teach you the theories of riding as well as give you ample practice time on little Suzuki gz250's.

And after you're done your MSF class, you get your license.

I was in PA when I got my M license and the MSF courses are free in PA. Not sure if they cost anything where you live. Definitely look into it though.

[katrik]

I ride an 06 Ninja 650 myself. You will be doing yourself a disservice if you get anything below a 250. Honestly, a Ninja 650 is a GREAT beginner bike. It's relatively light and it won't murder you if you over do the throttle accidentally.

However, if you think a Ninja 650 is too big, look at the 300 models. Yamaha R3 or Ninja 300 are great beginner bikes. I believe this year, Kawasaki is also releasing a Ninja 400 (although as a first time rider, I would not recommend buying a new bike. Buy a beater you can learn on, because it will take a few scuffs, I'm sure)

Your best bet is to go get your permit and take the MSF courses. they will teach you the theories of riding as well as give you ample practice time on little Suzuki gz250's.

And after you're done your MSF class, you get your license.

I was in PA when I got my M license and the MSF courses are free in PA. Not sure if they cost anything where you live. Definitely look into it though.

Yes! The class I’m signed up for is a 16 hour MSF course; I believe I get my permit after I finish & test. Since I’m pretty lightweight and 5.3”... I think a lightweight bike is best.

[-TK-]

I spent some years involved in club level sport bike racing and rode street for even longer. I would recommend at least a Ninja 250. You'll most likely get bored with anything less really quick. You still might outgrow it fast, but there is generally a healthy market for them so you have a chance of recouping some money if you don't wad it. Other than that I'd recommend something like an SV650. Parts and accessories are abundant for these bike in the event you want to customize/repair yours, and the power band is mild but still has some go. Wear a helmet and keep your head on a swivel. Cagers don't and won't see you, so it's up to you to be aware.

[Nephron-]

I've been riding since 2004. I rode a friends bike one day, got hooked. Signed up for the motorcycle safety course later that same day. Upon completion of the course, I was able to get my motorcycle endorsement on my license, and I bought my first bike that afternoon.

Enjoy the rush, sounds like you're hyped :)

There's nothing wrong with a 250cc as your first bike, let Regular car reviews tell you why better than I could.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsX2rIZory0

I bought a Triumph Speed Triple 955cc as my first bike cause SPEEEED. If I had to do it all over again, I would have gone for way less power. 130+ MPH was effortless and stupid.

Now riding a V-Star 1100 custom. In a nutshell, its a cheaper and more reliable Harley.

All of the advice in this thread is good, I'll add a couple statements that I'm sure most riders have heard before:

1) Where you look is where you go. Always remember to look forward, past the turn, in the direction of travel. Don't look at that tree in the middle of the turn or the guard rail!

2) There are two types of riders, those that have fallen, and those that haven't fallen yet. Always wear your protective gear, even if you live in a state that doesn't require riders to wear a helmet.

[Gilder]

I bought a Ninja 250 as my first bike and never looked back. It's a learner's bike. People are going to shit on you for it. But who cares. Rev it to 10,000RPM and scream around a corner. It's still fun. I wish I'd never sold it so I had an extra bike for teaching friends.

https://imgur.com/a/SmYXo


Now I ride a Z1000 and it's literally a demon waiting to be unleashed. Wheelie in second gear.

https://imgur.com/a/cYOCF

Enjoy it. Everyone's told you you're going to fall already. Don't think about that shit. Most people who think about the crash never really enjoy riding. Just ride smart, don't cook it into every turn when there's traffic and know when you CAN open it up [it will be obvious because nobody will be around]. Yeah it's dangerous. Most of the fun things in life are.

[Xaeophi]

2013 ninja zx 6r 636 ^_^.

[Gilder]

2013 ninja zx 6r 636 ^_^.

Hell of a bike to start on.

[katrik]

Ya'll are going to shit on me for this, but I'm narrowing down a Grom for a first bike. Yep... 125cc engine. LOL. Granted, I have a healthy income and get another one as I see fit. Love your ninjas!

[Mead]

https://i.imgur.com/IgyQeVE.jpg

My baby

2014 Harley Iron 883

Converted to 1200 with the Stage 4 Screaming Eagle kit

Rough Crafts seat

D&D Exhaust

Custom Dynamics lights

[Patriam1066]

If you own a bike please be an organ donor and wear a helmet to preserve brainstem function

Thanks, you guys aren't smart

[Mead]

If you own a bike please be an organ donor and wear a helmet to preserve brainstem function

Thanks, you guys aren't smart

Last I checked this wasn’t rnf

But if you got some issues going on maybe we can help you work them out

[skarlorn]

I love motorcycle riding and don't so it because I don't need more physical trauma in my life history. Meditation is a superior practice. Okay thank!

[Patriam1066]

Last I checked this wasn’t rnf

But if you got some issues going on maybe we can help you work them out

I don't like any vehicles with two wheels. But I'm dead serious about the organ donor thing. I wish you well, but motorcycles greatly reduce life expectancy. Organ donor organ donor organ donor

Do your part since you're in my way on the interstate

[Gilder]

I don't like any vehicles with two wheels. But I'm dead serious about the organ donor thing. I wish you well, but motorcycles greatly reduce life expectancy. Organ donor organ donor organ donor

Do your part since you're in my way on the interstate

lmao, you'd do well to ride a bike ya miserable sounding wank.

[chadtwoke]

dey call me poppa wheelie

[Mead]

I don't like any vehicles with two wheels. But I'm dead serious about the organ donor thing. I wish you well, but motorcycles greatly reduce life expectancy. Organ donor organ donor organ donor

Do your part since you're in my way on the interstate

When he created this thread we were all anxiously anticipating how you felt on the matter

I’m glad we got it all settled

[Patriam1066]

Just performing my civic duty and getting life saving organs to people who don't smoke cigarettes or ride motorcycles or swim with hippos or other puerile and unnecessarily dangerous pursuits

Don't be mad mead I'm still lifting twice as hard in your honor

[katrik]

Just performing my civic duty and getting life saving organs to people who don't smoke cigarettes or ride motorcycles or swim with hippos or other puerile and unnecessarily dangerous pursuits

Don't be mad mead I'm still lifting twice as hard in your honor

Kind man.

[Mead]

Just performing my civic duty and getting life saving organs to people who don't smoke cigarettes or ride motorcycles or swim with hippos or other puerile and unnecessarily dangerous pursuits

Don't be mad mead I'm still lifting twice as hard in your honor

I apologize

I’m not an organ donor but I will change that when I get a chance

Maybe I can donate my donated Achilles’ tendon

[Saludeen]

I don't like any vehicles with two wheels. But I'm dead serious about the organ donor thing. I wish you well, but motorcycles greatly reduce life expectancy. Organ donor organ donor organ donor

Do your part since you're in my way on the interstate

Fast food and wifi are more dangerous than motorcycles since most people die of heart disease. I used to ride literally every day for over two years, not to mention the other people in this thread who are doing just fine. It depends on the rider.

And how are motorcycles in your way more than other cars, which take up more space? This is proof that you're stupid.

You're an insult to Texans and people who believe in God. Delete your sig.

[katrik]

Fast food and wifi are more dangerous than motorcycles since most people die of heart disease. I used to ride literally every day for over two years, not to mention the other people in this thread who are doing just fine. It depends on the rider.

And how are motorcycles in your way more than other cars, which take up more space? This is proof that you're stupid.

You're an insult to Texans and people who believe in God. Delete your sig.
God is good

[Izmael]

From https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/810620 :

https://i.imgur.com/3tC6nrF.png

Not the most recent stats but I doubt anything changed, bikes still have 2 wheels AFAIK.

Good luck.

[AzzarTheGod]

God is good

added biking to my list of disagreements with katrik under SRS.

[AzzarTheGod]

From https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/810620 :

https://i.imgur.com/3tC6nrF.png

Not the most recent stats but I doubt anything changed, bikes still have 2 wheels AFAIK.

Good luck.

Nuff said.

Everyone I know who's ridden a bike has been in a major accident and either died, or stopped riding with some type of lifelong injury. As holesum implied, I know many mid-older life crises people (uncles) who insisted on getting a bike for the holesum aforementioned reasons. They seemed suicidal and had a big grin on their face when attempted to be talked down from it and talked into selling it.

typically their wives are able to enact the appropriate changes such as cutting the fuel line.

[Jimjam]

Mode is french for fashion,so I take it that graph is saying how much cooler bikes are than other vehicles.

[pinkrangerash]

Mode is french for fashion,so I take it that graph is saying how much cooler bikes are than other vehicles.

Haha yes! I love motorcycles.

If I die with the wind in my hair, you know I'll have a smile on my face, and I'll donate my organs and be done with this cruel planet.

[katrik]

added biking to my list of disagreements with katrik under SRS.

You don’t like normal women? Lol

[JurisDictum]

Motorcycles are better for the environment and cost a lot less money in gas than cars. Motorcycles can also save you time and traffic and I knew old lawyers that would use them for this reason. Most people that ride use motorcycles don't die from them.

It's also a verified fact that people that complain about motorcycle safety sound like concerned mothers.

[AzzarTheGod]

You don’t like normal women? Lol

The data just isn't there yet. It's a risk

With the risks in mind it should be do-or-die and for you it's not really at that point.

Ur trans role models are probably all junk. I don't see Carmen Carrera getting in line for SRS and she is someone on paper who could "benefit" a lot in her career by becoming a "cis"

Guess she looked into it and decided it was garbage and unnecessary.oh well

[Kawazu]

At one point my only mode of transportation for 10 years was my bike, the best advice i can give is always wear gear. Helmet, gloves and over the ankle boots no matter the distance traveling. Ive smashed a concrete barrier doing 70, ive hit a deer doing 45, ive had to dump the bike even going 20, after lots of years and miles, and multiple bikes its not a matter of if or when an accident might occur, its how bad will it be.

Gear.every.ride.everytime.

[katrik]

Eh, people change. I like how you guys know more about me than I do. Also, what is Susan’s place?

Anyway, my class is this weekend! Yeah boy !

[katrik]

yup,

own this,
https://i.imgur.com/z7kQGOu.jpg?1

buying this soon a summer hits
https://i.imgur.com/nur9Ynp.jpg
I love your bikes !!

[Zadrian]

yup,

own this,
https://i.imgur.com/z7kQGOu.jpg?1

buying this soon a summer hits
https://i.imgur.com/nur9Ynp.jpg

I thought you were selling the Harley because of baby :D

[Gilder]

That triumph is glorious. Almost thought it was a Ducati at first.

[katrik]

Ducati’s are so beautiful

[xinux]

This is my newest bike Ninja 650 I've had it for about 2 years now.


https://www.project1999.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9785&stc=1&d=1524123084

[Bigmoneybabybaby]

2017 Aprilia RSV4 and 370Z. Own both.

[Gilder]

2017 Aprilia RSV4 and 370Z. Own both.

Nice man, I drive a q60 and love that entire chasis/platform. Such a beast of an egnine.

That Aprilia has long caught my eye everytime I'm at the dealer, the full matching leathers tho, really? Are you going to a track day in this pic? Or is this just regular riding?

[AzzarTheGod]

big safety profile difference between island cruise and sweaty daily commute to 60k salary w wine cooler hangover

man this shit goesssssss

[Bigmoneybabybaby]

Nice man, I drive a q60 and love that entire chasis/platform. Such a beast of an egnine.

That Aprilia has long caught my eye everytime I'm at the dealer, the full matching leathers tho, really? Are you going to a track day in this pic? Or is this just regular riding?

People in Hawaii drive really bad. Every day I almost get banged and I ride hard as fuck. There are no tracks here so hanging off ramps at 90+ I gear up, I figure it’s not if I wreck it’s when I wreck, I rarely ever go out not geared up for a nasty wreck. As for the Infiniti/Nissan G/Q platforms I love it too, other than Nissan dicking me on my faulty concentric slave cylinder issues and other crap they should’ve replaced for free like my trunk latch they know is garbage I like the car. The worst thing they did though was integrate the CSC/Master Cylinder onto the spline of the Transmission within the bellhousing so when your slave Cylinder goes out on a HR motor 370Z/G37 you’re dropping your tranny to do any work on those hydraulic components.

[katrik]

I got my license!!! I did perfectly on the physical exam, and only missed one on the written. Anyway... the Grom I was going to buy I can't take on the interstate, not without some mods/boost. I guess I'll get a CBR or something. Maybe I can boost the Grom (I really want one.. they're so cute).

Kat/Em

[Swish2]

Came off mine back in 2015, knocked off by some idiot who was in a rush and trying to get around me.

Hit my head hard on the pavement (helmet on obviously), popped my clavicle (collar bone), damaged my shoulder and couldn't work for 3 months.

Hasn't put me off riding, but know that accidents happen and there's not much you can do about it if fate decides you're going to have a bad day ^^

[Gilder]

Picking up my Z1000 from the shop today. Yippieeeeeee

[Irulan]

Gratz

[Leiker]

Been riding for some years now.

I like single cylinder enduro bikes the most.

Blue Yamaha XT660X is my current bike

https://i.imgur.com/vQRC7dw.jpg

Green Kawasaki KLX250 was my old bike (Had 292cc big bore kit installed)

https://i.imgur.com/ouM6FyS.jpg

Here is a video of me riding the green Kawa on the beach here in Denmark if anyone is interested. Im a shitty video editor, but in my defense that was my first attempt ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aGM_7d309g

[katrik]

Picked up my new Grom today! Having a blast!
https://i.imgur.com/q73UoA5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iE63iZQ.jpg

[Gilder]

Just sold my Z1000 last night. It was 15 years old. Time to move on to a new one. Every time I'd fix one thing another $130 repair would pop up.

Looking at ZX10r right now. Will post pics if I end up getting it.

[katrik]

Is that a scooter

It's a small motorcycle. It has a 125 cc engine. It tops out around 65 mph. I figured it would be a good starter bike. I'm already wanting way more speed.

[Gilder]

It's a small motorcycle. It has a 125 cc engine. It tops out around 65 mph. I figured it would be a good starter bike. I'm already wanting way more speed.

Y u no Ninja 250/300?

probably the most fun you can have on a starter bike. Revs to 10,000 going like... 30 around a corner. Put it into a good lean and you'll feel like Marc Marquez... just going really... slow

[khanable]

fif gotta say i like the look of the older bars a little better

nice bike tho!

edit: and groms are hilariously fun. there is a grom gang near me, I see them in traffic sometimes - hopping curbs and doing all sorts of silly shit.

[katrik]

I bought my wife a CBR 125 to learn on, within 1 week she was like ok im ready for something else. Worth it though, safer to learn on something small.

Yeah I already want something else... haha. The fastest I can top it out at is like 63/64

[B4EQWASCOOL]

I have a Yamaha FZ09. It would be a great starter bike.

[MagpieRockyl]

well i'm buying a little 50cc scooter for leisure scooting this summer

spent more on armor than on the scooter.

[Mblake1981]

well i'm buying a little 50cc scooter for leisure scooting this summer

spent more on armor than on the scooter.

I remember the summer I got my first gator, took it into the local village catching the eye of the fine lady folks. Had a big knyfe strapped to my side and not a single cunt messed with me.

https://i.imgur.com/vRVz6Tr.jpg

[MagpieRockyl]

lol

[katrik]

Kinda looks like a heavy custom Indian

[Leiker]

It's a Harley Davidson Forty-Eight.

[Mblake81]

Nice (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjXl7o_9P8w)

https://i.imgur.com/spsSbUR.jpg

[katrik]

Want

[katrik]

Update: sold my 125 Grom. Outgrew it waaay too fast. Shouldn’t have bought it. What 2nd bike should I get? Want a min of 400cc. Like a ninja or CBR500R.

[Not Sure]

KTM 500exc, 17 inch supermoto rims, best of both worlds.

https://i.imgur.com/id77m1e.jpg

[Mead]

I just got done with a nice ride from this morning into afternoon. It's so nice out. It rained a bit south of me but I didn't get hit with it.