Comments | blade_bunny: Meh, don't need motorcycle instructor...

blade_bunny

Meh, don't need motorcycle instructor...

Mar 25, 2009 11:52

Whee, I've got my Ninja. It is very green, a Kawasaki Ninja 250. Learning to ride, watching vids on youtube. This morning I actually drove to a gas station and filled it up, whee. $5 of 93 octane fills the tank about 3/4 of the way. It is a lot of fun. I just got it Monday. Except for the gas station I'm just riding around the neighborhood. Maybe ( Read more... )

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bkwyrm March 25 2009, 18:52:46 UTC

So, wait - can you ride it legally without a motorcycle license?
(Admittedly, motorcycles scare the CRAP out of me.)

blade_bunny March 26 2009, 17:47:02 UTC

No, not legally. But lots of people do anyway. A neighbor I spoke to said he rode for six years before he got his license. I hope to get mine this weekend.

sighris March 30 2009, 03:44:47 UTC

p.s. taking a riding class is one of the best things I have done in my entire life. They can teach you an amazing amount of things in a short time, like "counter-stearing" which is important if you will be driving faster than 30mph.

Get your license ASAP. It should be easy on a 250.

Be careful!
- & remember: Cars drivers might not see you!!!

blade_bunny March 30 2009, 20:28:17 UTC

Funny you should mention that, I was practicing counter-stearing just yesterday. I'm not quite sure if I've got it. I've been riding a bicycle a lot, and apparently counter-stearing is a common thing to do on a bicycle... So it feels so natural I'm not quite sure if I've actually got it! But the street I live on is great for practice and I've got a neighbor that has a lot of experience, so one way or the other I'll get it.

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short hello (please read) sighris March 30 2009, 03:41:06 UTC

Practice quick breaking!!!
- It can save your life.

The clutch will come to you quickly, just practice.

On such a light bike the three most important things to remember are: Cars might not see you (be SUPER careful in intersections), practice quick breaking, and Cars might not see you!!!

The most important thing is to ride with-in your comfort zone (skill level)... bikes don't kill people, bike riders stupidities and car drivers kill motorcyclists.

BTW, while I am here, know anybody who wants to rent an apartment in Chicago? (see the last post on my LJ)