Motorbike Training Question

[finchlean]

Hello everyone,

I’m new to motorcycling and looking to get some proper training. I’ve ridden a scooter here and there, but I want to get serious about learning the skills needed to ride safely on a larger bike.

What’s the best type of training for someone starting? Should I go for a basic course or start with advanced techniques?

Also, how important is it to practice handling in different conditions like rain or night riding early on?

Any advice or recommendations for beginner-friendly training programs would be greatly appreciated!

 

[finchlean]

Hello everyone,

I’m new to motorcycling and looking to get some proper training. I’ve ridden a scooter here and there, but I want to get serious about learning the skills needed to ride safely on a larger bike.

What’s the best type of training for someone starting? Should I go for a basic course or start with advanced techniques?

Also, how important is it to practice handling in different conditions like rain or night riding early on?

Any advice or recommendations for beginner-friendly training programs would be greatly appreciated on EZ Rider!

thanks in advance for any help

 

[Atavar]

If you are talking about motorcycling in North America I strongly recommend taking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation riding class.
More fun than a greased monkey and it gets you a discount on your insurance.
In addition to classroom training you get hands on experience using their motorcycles.

MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Find a Basic RiderCourse Near You: All training providers manage their own schedules and enrollments. To reschedule a class contact your class provider. Earn a Motorcycle License What’s your motorcycle skill level? New Motorcycle Rider Experienced Motorcycle Rider 3-Wheel Rider LICENSE...

msf-usa.org

 

[MikeDuf]

Yes definitely agreeing with the motorcycle safety Foundation course. Also what kind of bike were you looking to ride. Cruiser Style, Enduro Style or sport bike. They all handle differently.

You can go to all the safety classes and be trained to ride defensively but nothing compares to Life's experiences riding Different Bikes in different situations..

Most instructors will tell the new Rider to start with a small cc bike. Meaning go with something that is lighter and slower.

if you know anybody with dirt bikes ride them for a while that will build a lot of confidence and understanding the limits.

I guess you're moving up the chain from ebike 2 motorcycle?

Enjoy the ride!

 

[Smaug]

Hello everyone,

I’m new to motorcycling and looking to get some proper training. I’ve ridden a scooter here and there, but I want to get serious about learning the skills needed to ride safely on a larger bike.

What’s the best type of training for someone starting? Should I go for a basic course or start with advanced techniques?

Also, how important is it to practice handling in different conditions like rain or night riding early on?

Any advice or recommendations for beginner-friendly training programs would be greatly appreciated!

Firstly, this is pretty off-topic for this commuter eBikes sub-forum; I'm going to move it to eMotos. (even if you're not considering an electric one)

The best first type of training is the MSF's Basic Ridercourse. It's limited, because it's all low-speed, parking lot stuff, but that's where folks drop their bikes. Since it's all low speed, you kind of miss a lot, and that's where the Advanced Ridercourse comes in.

As you suspect, it is important to ride in different conditions and to know what to expect going into them. You need to get a feel for just how much more of the braking the front does than the rear, for example, but you also need to know when to use just the rear. (very low speed turns) Countersteering is an important concept in riding a motorcycle that is not as evident at bicycling speeds.

My recommendation is to sign up for the MSF Basic Ridercourse ASAP and in the meantime, buy the book Proficient Motorcycling, by David Hough. Hough points out tips on street riding gained from 50 years of experience. Stuff that it's best not to learn the hard way. That book is pure gold.

One example of a life-saving tip is how/where to position yourself in the lane so as to be visible to cagers who may not be LOOKING for a motorcycle. most of the time, the left wheel track is the best spot, but when approaching an intersection with an oncoming left turn, the right wheel track is usually better. (in the USA anyway) You'll be visible sooner to the oncoming left-turner who would otherwise turn right in front of you, causing you to hit him and maybe break your neck.

I've been riding motorcycles since 2000 and have settled on a maxi scooter as my do-it-all-motorcycle. I've done everything from 49cc scooters to a 1300cc sport-touring motorcycle and even tried a cruiser.