Novice Bikers Should Choose Rides Wisely |
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| By Seymour Kushner |
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| You practically feel the exhaust pipe, hot and rumbling,
just inches from your leg. You catch yourself sitting in
front of an oscillating fan as obscene revving noises emit
from your flapping, spit-spraying lips. You wear a leather
jacket around the house in the middle of summer. These
inexplicable acts can mean only one thing: You´re saving
money in order to purchase your first 2000cc steed. Harley, Honda, or Suzuki. Whichever ride you choose, do you homework before you fork over all that cash. For instance, you´ll need training on how to ride one of those bad boys. In fact, many states require motorcycle licenses in order to operate one. That means Driver´s Ed all over again. Everything from braking, to arm turn signals, all the way up to avoiding wipe outs. You´re not quite in the realm of being a Hell´s Angel just because you´re good at the simulations in the arcade. To even qualify as a beginner, you will need to build up some real-world experience on a closed driving circuit. This isn´t a problem though as many local community centers and colleges offer motorcycle lessons. These courses can be a few days or a few weeks in length. Those that take the longer courses are generally better riders before they hit the road for real. If you´re confident about your ability to learn quickly, look into the riding courses from bike manufacturers. Most big name manufacturers will offer courses designed to teach you a lot in a short space of time. Remember though that they will be focused on getting you prepared to ride quickly so you can quickly become one of their customers. If you feel like you may need another couple of lessons after the manufacturer´s course, don´t fret. Many college courses also provide the motorcycles, so you don´t have to worry about wrecking your brand new toy. An important investment before you step on your motorcycle is your equipment. Items such as gloves, boots, clothing and helmets are not just accessories. These will help protect you if you´re unlucky enough to have an accident. Not having the proper attire can lead to you having a very bad case of road rash (best case scenario) or being fed through a tube in your stomach (one of the worst case scenarios). And while some states don´t absolutely require you to wear a helmet, it´s a wise decision to wear one anyway. The argument that helmets look dumb is really rather an immature one and modern helmets come in a huge variety of cool styles and colors. It´s best to get equipped before you set out. If you´re getting ready to join the roadster club you´ll also need to accept the risks that go with biking. It´s a fact that life expectancy for motorcycle riders drops considerably. Unfortunately, many automobile drivers are not paying an awful lot of attention to the road in front of them. Consider yourself rather a moving target while on the road. It´s also the case that injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident tend towards the life-threatening kind. Talk over your decision to bike with your loved ones, and make sure your will and life insurance are up to date. That being said, motorcycles can be fun and cheap modes of transportation. 65 miles to the gallon seems rather incredible, right? But it is possible on the back of your motorcycle. Most bikes are extremely fuel-efficient. One main reason is that the engine is carrying less weight than a car´s. Also, you´re driving around with just you most of the time. Of course, fuel-efficiency, among other aspects, depends on the bike. For those hotheads out there hoping to sit themselves down on a 2000+ CC beast, take a breath. Speed bike or cruiser, make sure you can handle the weight and height of your bike. Also be sure you don´t have a lead wrist when it comes to twisting that throttle. Ask around at the local dealers and get a sense of what type will be the best fit. For a first bike you may want to start out small, engine-wise, in order to gain some experience. Got the gear? Got the training? Made peace with your family and friends by convincing them you will be a conscientious biker? Picked out your chariot? Then all that is left is to turn the key, step on that clutch, and let the engine do the revving for you. |
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