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The Thrill of Motorcycling - 5 Ways to Get into Riding

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Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives
you a rush. There is no doubt about it. I don't think anyone can
dispute the fact that there is a certain breed of person out
there that just loves the feeling of being out in the fresh air,
cruising down the highway. I suspect there are a lot more people
who would like to ride than we know about. The question is, how
do they get going?


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The Thrill of Motorcycling - 5 Ways to Get into Riding
Copyright (c) 2008 Jay Gaulard
MotoClassifieds.US
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Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives
you a rush. There is no doubt about it. I don’t think anyone can
dispute the fact that there is a certain breed of person out
there that just loves the feeling of being out in the fresh air,
cruising down the highway. I suspect there are a lot more people
who would like to ride than we know about. The question is, how
do they get going?

It’s like a lot of things; take it one step at a time. Later on,
I will give my 5 top ways to get into riding, but first, I am
going to tell you about my own experience learning to love
motorcycles.

I would say I was about 14 years old when I purchased my friend’s
tiny Honda Z50R. It was very small, but very fun. I used to ride
it around the block and travel to friend’s houses on it. I grew
out of that bike fast, but I did learn a few things; how to
balance and corner a motorcycle.

My next few motorcycles were all dirt bikes. They were a Suzuki
RM80, Honda CR125 and a Suzuki RM125. These were bigger machines
and worthwhile investments. They taught me how to ride taller
motorcycles and how to ride on a dirt track.

There were many other smaller learning experiences that went
along with owning and riding dirt bikes. Those came with time.
Some of them included learning where the best dealerships were
located, how to repair and maintain a motorcycle, how to purchase
the right parts and where the best places to ride were. It was a
lot of fun and I wouldn’t give up those experiences for anything.

When I turned 17 years old, I purchased my first street bike. It
was a Suzuki GR 650 Tempter. This was a big change for me,
because I had never ridden a street motorcycle before. I have to
say, it was a great learning bike. There was enough power, but
not too much to do anything stupid or get in any trouble. The
bike was smooth and just enough to get my feet wet on the
streets.

There were a few years during college where I didn’t own a
motorcycle, but knew I would soon. After college, I went ahead
and bought the bike I own today, a Suzuki GSXR 1100. This is one
serious motorcycle, and yes, one I could easily get in trouble
on. Sometimes I get shaken by its unexpected power. I would only
recommend this type of motorcycle to the most mature and
experienced rider.

I love my current motorcycle, but will admit that it does get on
my nerves at times. I sometimes wish I owned a laid back highway
cruiser. Now that I am getting older, I don’t enjoy hunching over
the gas tank as much as I used to. Style is not as important to
me anymore and comfort is becoming more. Also, having a larger
seat for a passenger is becoming a necessity. No passenger likes
riding so high up and having to hold on for dear life.

With all the experience I have gained on a wide variety of
motorcycles through the years, I feel that I am in a position to
offer to some great tips on how to get into riding.

1. Visit a dealership. Yes, it seems so simple, but a huge hurdle
to get past is deciding if you really can feel it in your blood.
If you are like me, you will leave the dealership panting like a
fool. If you leave still undecided, motorcycling might not be
right for you.

2. Talk to people. If you have ever heard a group of riders talk
about a trip they have taken or are about to take, chime in. Ask
them questions and notice how easily they will include you in the
ride. Some of them might even offer to take you as a passenger.
The community is friendly and always welcoming to new riders.

3. Think about costs. Motorcycling can be an expensive hobby if
you are just getting by already. You need to be ready for the
financial side of things. You can expect the cost of the
motorcycle, insurance, registration, maintenance, apparel and the
cost of fuel. It’s easy to get sucked in to buying every after
market part available for your motorcycle, so be sure you can
afford the hobby first.

4. Go for a ride. Try to find someone who owns a motorcycle and
ask them if you can hop on the back during their next ride. Try
to find someone with a larger motorcycle for this, especially if
you are larger yourself. You’ll know if motorcycling is the right
thing to do once the wind hits your face.

5. Take a training course. I am one of those types of people who
just want to get a bike and hop on, but friends of mine have told
me how important a training course really is. They thought they
knew all there was to know about motorcycling, but each day they
came away with new knowledge. It’s important to learn how to ride
properly.

After considering and completing the tips above, you should be in
a position to purchase your first motorcycle. Look through the
motorcycle classifieds or visit your local dealer. Find the right
motorcycle for you and make the purchase. Since you made some
riding contacts and are somewhat familiar with motorcycling in
general, you should be in good shape. Just remember, safety comes
first and when it comes to riding, patience is a virtue.




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