Well I just needed to vent.. Ive been thinking about getting a motorcycle for a while and my buddy has a 87 CBR Hurricane. I was going to learn on his dirt bike today but it wasnt there so I took the CBR. Got the basics down on all the controls, but once I had it going, I was concentrating more on the bike than what was in front of me and dumped it in the bushes. Didnt get hurt to badly just hit my side, but my pride was killed more than anything.

Looking for some advice that you guys may have. Anything would be appreciated. Also is the CBR a good bike to start with??

 

Does your buddy know you took the CBR out??

My suggestion? MSFGEARINSURANCE.

 

Learn the basics on dirt, its much more forgiving than pavement.

 

scroll up? it's stickied right there.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/585065

 

my buddy was there.. he was teaching me on the CBR.

I did read the sticky... thanks lots of great info, just wanted some more input from you guuys.

 

The 87 CBR is good to start with. Good for the basics, and doesnt sound like it is gonna be problem for you to dump it. Look up some basic riding techniques for you to practice on until you can get in a MSF course. Take it slow.

 

Sign up for the MSF course. You won't have to worry about road conditions or traffic. You get to use a really small light bike, and they go through the basics and try and teach you good habits from the get go.
Just like driver's ed.

 

I hit a curb learning on my buddies. Cracked the front rim and paid for it, still owe him new levers. Forget which he wanted. I lowsided my brand new bike the other week, all cosmetic and slow speed. You WILL go down, it's not if, it's when. Take it as lesson learned.

 

If you don't have any motorcycle experience, learning to ride will probably include a lot of mishaps... what you learn from these mishaps will help you to grow as a rider. With that said, take it easy and gather as much knowledge as you can before heading out on public roads. I recommend the MSF course to any and all new riders, or for those transitioning from dirt to street.

You have your whole life to ride motorcycles and will continue to learn from each mistake, ride and day that you are on the motorcycle.

 

I HIGHLY recommend the MSF course.

Just be glad that you didn't go out and buy your dream bike and low slide it into a curb like some people.

Take your time and always ride with a mind set that everyone is out to get you and plan out a escape in all situation.

 

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Based on what you just said, NO! If it's an '87 I think you stand a better chance than a new one by far.

 

Like everyone else said, do the MSF course. I would've wished we had something similar to that here in Venezuela. I had to learn after reading a lot of material dedicated for new riders and practicing in my parking lot.

Use that powerful resource that you have available

When done with the MSF, pick up a couple books of riding techniques. Twist of the wrist, Proficient motorcycling, total control, etc.

 

thanks for the advice you guys have given me. I did stop by a local dealer today and te gave me some info on the MSF course. I will call them tomorrow and most likely sign up.

 

MSF +1

 

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Which is exactly why I will never understand why people buy a brand new bike as their first bike

 

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Well with the slogan "you will go down at some point or another", it almost can be applied to anyone buying a new bike whether they are experienced or not.

 

dude forget the msf it sucks


just pick up a suzuki hayabusa and you'll learn to ride it eventually...

 

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or not


Modified by MSchu at 8:46 AM 7/30/2008

 

you either got it or you don't. balance, coordination, multi-task, all while paying attention to the road.. not everyone's cut out for riding.. doesn't matter if you start with a 250 or 1k.. there's always objections to the rules. got friends started on all of thee above, doesn't make it more sensible to crash on a 250 , 1987 600, or desmo.. point is you still crashed, it's not the bike's fault it's the rider.. in comparison it's never the arrow, it's the indian...

 

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He'll "learn" to ride it...

Once.