Motorcycle training

[marianne]

you should call back and check to make sure they dont have anymore open spots earlier

You can show up 15 minutes early for any of the earlier classes if you're registered for a later class. If someone who WAS registered for that earlier class doesn't show up and there's a spot available, you may be able to get that empty seat depending on how many other "squatters" and empty seats there are.

 

[aps45819]

I am hoping that if it starts raining, I can pull over and hide. I don't forsee looooong rides in my future for a loooonng time to come. I actually prefer the back of hubby's bike, but really want to learn how to ride my own, not that I'll ever take it out in traffic.

That self confidence should help you get thru the class.

If you can ride a bicycle, you shouldn't have a problem. The physics are the same.

 

[desertrat]

That self confidence should help you get thru the class.

If you can ride a bicycle, you shouldn't have a problem. The physics are the same.

Sure, if your bicycle weighs 300 pounds and can do 70mph.

 

[aps45819]

Sure, if your bicycle weighs 300 pounds and can do 70mph.

Doesn't matter. Both bike remain upright due to the gyroscopic effects of the wheels. A motorcycle's heavier, larger wheels make it easier to keep upright. You turn/counter steer both the same and it's the same distance to the ground from the seat. 2 mph or 200 mph, you'll hit the ground with the same force.


After that it's just a difference in how far you'll slide

 

[desertrat]

Doesn't matter. Both bike remain upright due to the gyroscopic effects of the wheels. A motorcycle's heavier, larger wheels make it easier to keep upright. You turn/counter steer both the same and it's the same distance to the ground from the seat. 2 mph or 200 mph, you'll hit the ground with the same force.


After that it's just a difference in how far you'll slide

True fact."Tend to remain upright" would be a bit more accurate, though, of course steering plays a part in keeping upright too. I was thinking more about the stopping factor. I think riding a motorcycle is way easier..no pedaling.

 

[itsbob]

Oh, boots. I have boots. Two good pairs of riding boots. I'm not ever, ever, ever, going to ride in the rain......Leather pants I will consider.

Leather is UNBEARABLE in the summer heat.. look at synthetic vented motorcycle wear.. you may have to go to any other motorcycle shop then Harley to find it.

Lot more protection, and a lot more comfortable in the summer, and winter.

Unless you want to pay the HUGE bucks for vented leathers..

 

[BS Gal]

That self confidence should help you get thru the class.

If you can ride a bicycle, you shouldn't have a problem. The physics are the same.

I can ride a bicycle and have also been on the motorcycle. Huge difference for me. I know the physics are the same, but with a bicycle, you're dealing with two brakes (both controlled by your hands) , the shifter, controlled by hour hand, and pedaling. With the motorcycle, the same four limbs are involved, but reaction time must be quicker, and the weight is definitely different and there is that hand brake and the foot brake thing going on, and the foot thing with the shifting. There is much more going on, for me, on the motorcycle. Left foot, right foot, throttle, brake, etc. Four different limbs doing four completely different things. Because of the speed of the bicycle, reaction time doesn't need to be quite so quick, either. I know it is hard for you to imagine because it is second nature to you (and I think to men, in general), but for me, it is much more difficult that a bicycle. JMHO.

 

[thakidistight]

I can ride a bicycle and have also been on the motorcycle. Huge difference for me. I know the physics are the same, but with a bicycle, you're dealing with two brakes (both controlled by your hands) , the shifter, controlled by hour hand, and pedaling. With the motorcycle, the same four limbs are involved, but reaction time must be quicker, and the weight is definitely different and there is that hand brake and the foot brake thing going on, and the foot thing with the shifting. There is much more going on, for me, on the motorcycle. Left foot, right foot, throttle, brake, etc. Four different limbs doing four completely different things. Because of the speed of the bicycle, reaction time doesn't need to be quite so quick, either. I know it is hard for you to imagine because it is second nature to you (and I think to men, in general), but for me, it is much more difficult that a bicycle. JMHO.

Is that like your minute hand

 

[desertrat]

Is that like your minute hand

Maybe thats why she takes so long to get into second.

 

[BS Gal]

Is that like your minute hand

Okay, smartazz. That should have been "your" hand, but I was all pumped up when I replied.........