Motorcycle Riding,Is it in You?

Driving a motorcycle is not for everybody, and definitely not for the weak of heart. The best way I can describe is like riding on a piece of steel with two tires on it, with a high powered engine capable of taking you of over speeds of a hundred miles per hour in a matter of seconds. Now for some that might be a turn off, but for me, and many others it's an excitement, kind of like the thrill of riding on a wild roller coaster ride. Once you get over the first initial fear, same as when you rode that first roller coaster ride, it actually becomes a lot of fun, and you want to ride it constantly.

Now, before you do anything on a motorcycle, I strongly recommend that you take a motorcycle safety driving class. They are usually a three day course in most of the states. They will give you hands on training, and show you how to operate the motorcycle as well as go over the traffic laws, and help you prepare for the driver's license test. In some states, once you pass this course they will certify you for the practical part of the test, and then all you have to do is take the written test.

Now, this is the important part, what is the right bike for me? Well here are a lot of factors to consider. The size and weight of the bike, and the size and weight of its driver are both very important factors to consider. Your first bike should always be something that's smaller, easy to handle, and less engine CC's. Start out with a 600-700cc engine size, and then work your way up to the big boys of 1100cc and over. Here is another important factor that when you go to any motorcycle dealers they will not allow you to take it for a test drive, so I recommend that before you buy any bike, ask people that have the same type of bike you like. Then ask them if they are happy with it, and if they have had any problems with that particular bike.

So now you bought the right bike for yourself and your ready to hit the highway right,? Wrong answer. I recommend that once you get the license and the safety course under your belt, and the purchase of your bike, you start to practice in empty parking lots, or on streets without a lot of traffic until you feel comfortable operating the motorcycle. Remember, statistics show that new riders are prone to get into accidents within the first six months of riding a motorcycle. Probably happens because of the inexperience of the drivers operating the motorcycle, so I say practice, practice, and more practice. Once you start to feel comfortable on your new bike that's when the fun begins.

The first time I did it i was extremely nervous of with all of the cars around me. I felt really uneasy about it, and was worried that the cars were always to close to me. As time goes on, eventually you get over this fear, remember like the fear of the roller coaster ride, you over come your fears. I can't stress enough of the importance of driving defensively on a motorcycle. Most people in cars will not see you, so you have to be very cautious, and expect that they are not watching out for you. Try to avoid being right next to a vehicle in another lane, and allow enough space between yourself and other drivers. Well now that you have the beginner basics, is it in you? Ride hard like the wind and stay safe to all my motorcycle enthusiasts.