To motorcycle riders: I'm thinking of getting a bike license and a kawasaki ninja. Would get training, etc. But, how different is it to ride a bike than drive a car? How do you handle rough roads? Any advice? Should I stick with 4 wheels or move to 2?
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I bought my first bike in 2005. Its a 2005 Yamaha R6, My girlfriend drove it brand new out of the dealer because I didnt know how to ride one. Within a few hours I learned how to ride and in 2 days I was riding on the street. Bikes are really fun but extremely dangerous. Im a good rider now so If I can ride one you can ride one. Good Luck and if you get one wear a helmet atleast.. BTW Ninja's are so ugly and Old......
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Yeah I wouldn't get a bike if you have doubts. It's very different than driving a car. My dad road bikes until he had it fall over on him (police lifted it off his leg and his skin was bubbling), and on another occasion his ear was ripped off. He decided to quit for the family's sake if not for his own. Here's a video of a man who's been running a (car) drag racing show. He knows a lot about cars and racing, but see what happens when he gets on this bike during a demonstration. He's lucky he was alright. http://youtube.com/watch?v=C9kPWMAnIgc
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Motercycles are dangerous as was mentioned above. I grew up around them, and would recommend really thinking your decision. When riding on busy streets motercycles and bicycles are the last things cars, trucks, and 18 wheelers see. If you still want a bike I would suggest taking a safety class first where you get your license at the end. That way you will be equipt with more information than the average rider who just jumps into riding. My step-brother took one with the idea of getting a motercycle at the end, and decided that he didn't enjoy riding and that it indeed was dangerous. Good luck with your decision, bikes are fun but dangerous.... Get a good helmet
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I just bought my first street bike 3 weeks ago...a kawasaki ninja zx10r. It is really easy to ride, but also very easy to get in trouble. it seems impossible to go slow on it. I have been riding a dirt bike for 6 years now and I believe that prepared me for the street bike.
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Although I favor Harley-Davidson over all others, riding any sort of motorcycle is a totally involving activity. The concentration required will often put you "in the zone" and make the cares and troubles of daily life fade away for awhile. I love it!
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I reccommend that you take a motorcycle safety course before you do anything else. They are usually conducted in a closed environment and you can get a taste of what motorcycle riding is really like without a major cash outlay. That being said, If you ride resposibly it can be great fun!
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