So I have been riding for a couple months on a Hawk 250 and am wanting to get a better bike and have found some KLR 750’s near me and was wondering if they are good bikes for a somewhat new rider
Just bought these boots. I got race boots because it looked like they would provide the most protection, but i felt so little confidence whilst on my bike.
Shifting felt really tricky like my foot would always get stuck on the lever - is this because my shifter is rubber and the boots have a rubber patch?
Breaking also feels really odd. I cant really feather it, and just overall feel much lower sensitivity.
Is this normal and will I get used to it, or have i just bought boots that dont suit my bike???
Thanks.
Gonna be getting a ninja 400 here soon and just wondering if it is the same as riding dirt bikes? Besides the extra weight and power biggest bike I've been on is a 250
Been loving my xsr900. Took her down to Sandy Hook in NJ last weekend and I was dying in traffic from the heat, and it was only in the low 80’s. For my current jacket I have a ce AA leather jacket that is comfy and looks great, but I didn’t account for how hot it would get and am looking for something more breathable with the same level of protection.
I’ve seen these ce AA hoodies by NBT and I’m really tempted to get one as they seem ideal and comfortable, but really curious to hear from those more experienced with proper gear and hot weather. Summer isn’t even here yet and it’s only gonna get hotter.
Not sure if my concerns are justified. Just looks goofy/too good to be true that it’s a hoody but if it works it works?
Edit: didn’t expect so many responses so quickly. Thank you all for the recommendations! I will be looking for a mesh jacket instead for summer riding.
Hi l'm looking to practice some new cone drills for slow maneuverers!! Or really any kind of skill I'm just looking to improve!! If you guys have any favorite drills or recommendations I would love to hear them!!!
Had my first ever lesson today, it was so much fun! 😊
Im taking the MSF next month and have been deep diving into beginner motorcycle lessons and MSF POVs. they've been pretty helpful for getting an idea of what ill be getting into. the algorithm started recommending Be the boss of your motorcycle and its been impressive seeing him teach techniques for moving slow. what im wondering is, is this something beginners should concentrate on trying or would it be better to get some miles and time under your belt before you work on these techniques? also i guess, is it as impressive as it seems to a beginner? thanks
EDIT: wanted to clarify i was wondering if the technique was transferable between different bikes. i dont want to use a road barge like he does, but rather a cruiser. and so no one has to look it up, his technique he stresses is preloading the throttle, letting out clutch into the friction zone just enough to get the bike moving and then keeping both throttle and clutch right there and then using the rear brake to control speed to keep sufficient power to the rear wheel so it wants to stand up straight and not tip over
’m currently doing my motorcycle license and until recently things were actually going okay. I already rode on the street, did parking lot exercises, slow maneuvers etc. Not amazing, but progressing.
Then during my last lesson I dropped the bike a few times during low-speed exercises. Since then, something changed mentally.
Today I showed up for my lesson already extremely nervous. My instructor immediately told me that he talked to other people and that maybe motorcycling “isn’t for me” and that wanting the license and actually being made for it are “two different things.”
After that I felt completely under pressure.
I managed to do a few small figure 8s successfully, but suddenly I started shaking heavily, breathing weird, getting dizzy and my vision became blurry. I genuinely think I had some kind of panic attack. I had to stop the lesson because I felt unsafe to continue.
Now I feel terrible and honestly embarrassed. Part of me thinks maybe he’s right and I’m just not made for riding. Another part of me thinks I just got into a massive anxiety spiral after dropping the bike.
I have another lesson next week with a different instructor, but right now my confidence is completely destroyed.
Did anyone else experience something similar while learning? Did it get better?
I'm in SE TX and it's hot n humid so I'm looking for recommendations/links to mesh (armored too?) jackets so I don't sweat so much....
TIA ‼️
2021 Ninja 400. In north jersey bout to go to my first bike meet tomorrow. trying to build a community for the summer hmu!!
Reddit has definitely helped with a jack stand question and newby question I had. So I present another newby question to the masses. I live the mid Atlantic area and we can get some hot summers or like this past week and flash of 90+ temp with the real feel being triple digits. I have had a genuine leather jacket that isn't rated but it is thick (possibly 2 cs). I'm looking to get a summer jacket that is breathable and hopefully have a CE AA rating on slide. So far being 2 months in I'm feeling comfortable with a lot of my riding ability but have had I couple of humbling moments... But the only part of the bike that has touched the ground is the tires and kickstand! My mother is willing to get me something because she worries about the what ifs and I want some cooling when it's super hot out? Cause this leather jacket protection will prevent me from riding if it's too hot. Any recommendations? Her budget is $200ish but I'm willing to pitch in extra if its white.
TLDR looking for a summer jacket with good protection and breathable budget $200ish will pay extra for white.
How would I remove the rear fender on a 2001 Yamaha vstar 1100 classic? The hardware for the saddle bags infront appears to have no way at all the access the screw that goes through into the frame. Second image is what is on the other side of the circled part, it isn’t a nut it’s a screw confused on how exactly I would remove it since it’s covered in metal. Thanks
Hello, I wanna buy a bike soon but idk what to get like some say you should get a cheap bike to learn on and i saw the taro gp2 200 or yamaha r15m, or should I start with the yamaha r3 and thank you
And what are your thoughts on Chinese bikes like the taro one
I was going to take my time after completing the course and finance this bike before moving to a Pan America or Africa twin but then I jumped into The WSOP circuit events here in Austin at the Texas Card House.
I ended up getting second place in one of the tournaments and made 50K! Bought this bike a few days later. ✊
Still sticking to parking lots and small trails at the moment but I'm so freaking pumped. Happy trails everyone. Excited to be part of this community!
Just finished my first service and chain clean plus adjustment. Decided to go with full synthetic oil and all things considered, it was pretty easy to service.
God, I love this bike.
Correction from the title since it's not home yet but everything is finalized. I'm getting my first motorcycle! Dealing with my credit union and the dealership was a roller coaster 🙄 but I signed the documents and I'm picking it up finally!
Anyways, I'm writing here cause no one is happy for me. Not my gf, not my best friend, not my coworkers. They all say the same things too. "It's dangerous. It's a stupid decision. Wait until I can get a car. Blah blah blah." It's not like this was my first decision. If I could get a car then I would've but I literally cannot afford it. The insurance plus car payments would've been over $700 a month and that's only basic coverage. The motorcycle payments and FULL COVERAGE insurance is $300 if not less. They don't understand cause they've been driving since they were teens so their insurance is lower and they already have paid off cars. I never had anyone teach me to drive when I was younger so I barely got my driver's license and I'm up for a promotion at work but I need my own transportation for it. (I asked if it could be a motorcycle and they said sure.)
In addition to that, I'm moving in with my gf and further away from work. Right now, I ride a bike to work cause it's super close but once I move, if I don't have transportation then I would have to take the bus. The bus system in my area SUCKS. It's always late, only runs every hour, and I would need to take two to get to work. I would like to see how they would like it to wake up 4 hours before work, wait at the bus stop in blazing heat, take a 30 min ride, get off and get on another bus if you're lucky enough not to miss it, and take another 50 min ride just to get to work and repeat the same process in reverse and late at night.
It's not like I'll be an unsafe driver either. I'm getting all the protective gear regardless if I have to keep changing when I get to work. I took the beginner msf course and I'll take the intermediate and expert classes too. I want to become a part time motorcycle teacher as well. Although, I do get that it's not me so much as it is other people and the drivers in my state are awful and that's just from my experience as a pedestrian. But I'm literally only getting it to ride from point A to point B. I just want someone to be happy that I'm not trecking everywhere anymore.
Hello
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Took an MSF course over the weekend. The first day, my thighs were so sore.. almost swollen lol. It took a lot to get back on the bike the second day.
I didn't have too much soreness on Monday.. but today (Wednesday) when I go to use the restroom and push down, my lower abdominal muscles are so sore it almost makes me nauseous..
Could this be related to riding the motorcycle? It seems weird that it has taken 72 hours to feel this deep muscle pain.
Getting my first bike tomorrow and was wondering what are the most useful tools or items to keep on hand that are small just in case of any issues when riding - aka wrenches/zipties/screwdriver, etc? Thanks!
Edit: Sorry all! It was just technical difficulties showing that my request was denied. It wasn't really. There were IT issues. All is well!
Hi all. I passed my MSF class several weeks ago and have my new license with the endorsement. I am in my 30s, female, and purchased a 2017 Honda Rebel 300. I have never been in an accident or made an insurance claim.
My insurance carrier is Progressive and they are flat out refusing to insure me. It's weird because I've read a lot of people online using them.
What gives? I'm not in a high risk demographic to my knowledge, am a safe driver, and did not purchase a sport bike or one with a lot of horsepower. Anyone else run into this? Is it because of the age of my bike maybe??