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ScorpioCBR16

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i just finished my course and want to go on my first ride on the street but im not sure if i should go alone on a ride. i live downtown and wanna take my motorcycle cbr 125 for a ride early in the morning
anyone want to join me saturday or sunday morning :)
 
Hey Scorpio,

I live in Toronto as well, not too far from downtown. I just started riding two months ago. I posted on your earlier topic on the battery problem because I was having the same issue. If you want to ride this coming Sunday morning that would be fun, we should plan ahead of time where to go to practice. Send me a PM if you're interested.

Later,
Al
 
+1 ro what roasted said. Or take HA10 on his offer but instead of the ride - go to big empty parking lot and just get some time on your bike.
It's good to have someone with you just in case.
 
You should always go alone on your first few rides. Riding with someone else can just lead you to do mistakes because you are trying to mimick what they are doing, or keep up with them. Just choose some deserted back roads, an industrial area on a sunday, or a large empty mall parking lot and ride around there if you must until you feel more comfortable. Just practice and don't sweat it if when you do start riding you stall here and there at stop lights/signs. Most of us did in the beginning.
 
ya thats what im afraid of stalling at street lights and stop signs. i can ride around my private parking lot its underground with 3 levels but i was thinking that if i go on the road would be better for me to gain experience.


Johnny5 said:
You should always go alone on your first few rides. Riding with someone else can just lead you to do mistakes because you are trying to mimick what they are doing, or keep up with them. Just choose some deserted back roads, an industrial area on a sunday, or a large empty mall parking lot and ride around there if you must until you feel more comfortable. Just practice and don't sweat it if when you do start riding you stall here and there at stop lights/signs. Most of us did in the beginning.
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Another vote for the big empty parking lot, but definitely NOT alone. If you fall or crash you could be seriously injured and/or trapped under the bike and unable to help yourself.

As for riding with another rider - you lead, they follow. You'll be too busy watching everything infront/beside of you and probably won't be paying much attention to your mirrors at first anyways (speculation on my part, but I stand by it). This gives you the added benefit of having a "cushion" behind you meaning you can spend less time being paranoid about what's going on behind you.

Worse case scenario have someone meet you at a nearby parking lot.
 
Have someone experienced go ride with you but you lead and they follow so that you ride at your pace. In case something happens there's someone there to assist you.
 
^ SLIM & Julz, I agree with you completely.

Roasted said:
I think you SHOULD go alone the first few times at least. Two complete 100% newbies on a ride is a recipe for disaster IMHO.
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Gotta disagree. I know this is what everyone says but as someone who was very fearful and unsure (and frankly not too good on the bike at first) and has been in the OP's shoes? This is NOT the way to go.

I'm not saying go on a giant group ride....BAD IDEA. But to go with a smaller group or even one other person is IMO a much better way to start learning, ESPECIALLY downtown. Because really, how the hell do you even get to a parking lot without riding by yourself TO the parking lot??

A weekend on a bike in a parking lot isn't much practice (M2 course, I mean).
 
ya i will have to go on the streets to find an empty parking lot. so why not take another rider with me and we both ride there and learn together


azia said:
^ SLIM & Julz, I agree with you completely.



Gotta disagree. I know this is what everyone says but as someone who was very fearful and unsure (and frankly not too good on the bike at first) and has been in the OP's shoes? This is NOT the way to go.

I'm not saying go on a giant group ride....BAD IDEA. But to go with a smaller group or even one other person is IMO a much better way to start learning, ESPECIALLY downtown. Because really, how the hell do you even get to a parking lot without riding by yourself TO the parking lot??

A weekend on a bike in a parking lot isn't much practice (M2 course, I mean).
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azia said:
^ SLIM & Julz, I agree with you completely.



Gotta disagree. I know this is what everyone says but as someone who was very fearful and unsure (and frankly not too good on the bike at first) and has been in the OP's shoes? This is NOT the way to go.

I'm not saying go on a giant group ride....BAD IDEA. But to go with a smaller group or even one other person is IMO a much better way to start learning, ESPECIALLY downtown. Because really, how the hell do you even get to a parking lot without riding by yourself TO the parking lot??

A weekend on a bike in a parking lot isn't much practice (M2 course, I mean).
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I got my M2 in September and than didn't buy a bike till the following April. My first time on my bike on the street was DOWNTOWN about 6 months after the M2 which I passed by 1 point and I was FAAAAR from being "good" on the bike and stalled several times (that was the Ducati Monster BTW and I've never driven stick at that point). Over the next two-three weeks I gradually went out by myself and started riding faster and faster as I got more comfortable and less scared of the speed. I learned at my own pace and didn't hit the highway till about two weeks in when I felt I was ready. I didn't have my first crash/tip over till I started going on group rides! lol

If I had someone riding behind me the whole time correcting me I'd get nervous and probably stall more/and or do something stupid.
 
^ The problem is, when you can't 100% control your bike...you're not just putting yourself at risk but you could be putting others at risk, too.

To be clear, I'm not saying you shouldn't go learn on your own or start riding on your own but not every situation is the same.

And as a rider, you have to recognize your own capabilities or in this case, limitations. Someone who doesn't feel comfortable going out on their own initially is going to focus a lot more on that and panic when something goes wrong.

In some cases, having someone else to ride along brings that piece of mind that lets the rider concentrate on going from point A to B instead of "omg, everyone's honking at me, those cars are all passing me, i'm gonna get rammed from behind, ahh how to i get the bike started again?!!", etc, etc.
 
ya thats how i feel im afraid about stalling and all on a street light even though im sure i can do it but true having someone gives u piece of mind especially if we both r learning and going slow.

azia said:
^ The problem is, when you can't 100% control your bike...you're not just putting yourself at risk but you could be putting others at risk, too.

To be clear, I'm not saying you shouldn't go learn on your own or start riding on your own but not every situation is the same.

And as a rider, you have to recognize your own capabilities or in this case, limitations. Someone who doesn't feel comfortable going out on their own initially is going to focus a lot more on that and panic when something goes wrong.

In some cases, having someone else to ride along brings that piece of mind that lets the rider concentrate on going from point A to B instead of "omg, everyone's honking at me, those cars are all passing me, i'm gonna get rammed from behind, ahh how to i get the bike started again?!!", etc, etc.
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ScorpioCBR16 said:
ya i will have to go on the streets to find an empty parking lot. so why not take another rider with me and we both ride there and learn together
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You seem to be looking for someone to agree with you despite the abundance of good advice that you have been given already.

Your other thread about your bike wont start, you were told numerous times to replace the battery.
A forum member came to your place and checked your bike out even taught you to bump start it.
Now you posted that you have the previous owner coming to "check it out".
Unless they are bringing you a new battery the answer will be the same.

You are a new rider and a new bike owner.
If you are going to ask for help then please follow the advice given if not people will likely stop helping you.

I am not trying to be mean to you but you need to learn to listen to people with more experience than you.
Motorcycles are not toys or cute fashion accessories. People are taking their valuable time to provide you the knowledge...
 
ScorpioCBR16 said:
ya thats how i feel im afraid about stalling and all on a street light even though im sure i can do it but true having someone gives u piece of mind especially if we both r learning and going slow.
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Based on the words you are using it is in your best interest on other road users for you to spend some time practicing in a parking lot.
Also, take a friend with you to watch in case you fall they can help you up or be there to call 911 if it comes to that.
 
I am with roasted. Go out solo. you will have less pressure, just go out and do what you are comfortable with.
 
i did take other ppl advice the previous owner was coming to check the gear shift problem not the battery the gear was stuck on neutral and it had to be fixed.
i am taking the advice and appreciating the time and replies i get.


IV. said:
You seem to be looking for someone to agree with you despite the abundance of good advice that you have been given already.

Your other thread about your bike wont start, you were told numerous times to replace the battery.
A forum member came to your place and checked your bike out even taught you to bump start it.
Now you posted that you have the previous owner coming to "check it out".
Unless they are bringing you a new battery the answer will be the same.

You are a new rider and a new bike owner.
If you are going to ask for help then please follow the advice given if not people will likely stop helping you.

I am not trying to be mean to you but you need to learn to listen to people with more experience than you.
Motorcycles are not toys or cute fashion accessories. People are taking their valuable time to provide you the knowledge...
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going to a parking lot means i have to drive on the streets. plus my whole post was about taking someone with me and not going alone

IV. said:
Based on the words you are using it is in your best interest on other road users for you to spend some time practicing in a parking lot.
Also, take a friend with you to watch in case you fall they can help you up or be there to call 911 if it comes to that.
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OpenGambit said:
I am with roasted. Go out solo. you will have less pressure, just go out and do what you are comfortable with.
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I get what you guys are suggesting but I will respectfully disagree with you.
Look at the words the rider is using, and that is sitting behind a keyboard.

I would suggest AFTER practicing in a parking lot e.g. 3 sessions at 1 hour each
AND only if in control of bike (not stalling or scaring themselves in parking lot) to have a friend in a car follow BEHIND them.
If they do stall the bike or fall down, at least their friend driving in the car behind is there to block the traffic.
This seems to be the safest way for you and for your confidence to improve quickly.

We know that downtown is go, go, go traffic.
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