I want to get a bike..... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Darkblack · 08-22-2003, 12:02 PM

but I don't know how to drive one...lol

Can anyone explain how the gears work and stuff? I will be taking a class at the local community college but would like to get some knowlege from real riders before hand.

I know its clutch and like 3 up 2 down or something but that doesn't really explain everything to me.

thanks for your time,

GSRIDER · 08-22-2003, 12:20 PM

In all seriousness, buy the idiots guide to motorcycles. It explains riding very well, what to feel for and what to watch out for.

and then know.

1 down 4 up lefty foot, left hand clutch

Right hand throttle and brake, right boot brake.

Tron121 · 08-22-2003, 03:50 PM

Yea thats pretty much it. Heh

Right foot = Rear Brake
Right Hand = Front Brake + Throttle
Left Foot = Shifter, 1,N,2,3,4,5,6(I did have a '69 Kawasaki that was N,1,2,3,4,5)
Left Hand = Clutch

Other then that just don't fall over and your set.

Darkblack · 08-22-2003, 08:05 PM

lol great thanks.

lt1s10 · 08-22-2003, 09:01 PM

Also take an MSF class. They have them in most areas. Even though I rode on dirt for years before I got my street license it helped me too. It's not meant to teach you everything about riding but it'll give you an idea. In my class about half never rode before in their lives. Best part is not your bike so in the worst case scenario where you drop the bike it's not your bike. But only 2 people did in my class. And only 1 person didn't pass.

http://www.msf-usa.org/

marshall26 · 08-23-2003, 01:42 PM

Does anyone have any idea about how much the MSF course costs?

Tron121 · 08-23-2003, 01:56 PM

Really?! I've never heard of that before...clutch on Right would be very hard. What kind of bike did you see that on?

lt1s10 · 08-23-2003, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by marshall26
Does anyone have any idea about how much the MSF course costs?

I think it varies by area. My class was $150. Other places it's completely subsidised by the state.

RemyLebeau97 · 08-25-2003, 07:31 PM

I'd go with buying the book too, just so you can study it. I took the course for 90 dollars, Im not sure how much it is where ur from but just contact your local DMV. It's like riding a bicycle, once you learn you'll never forget. Good luck !

Moonduck · 08-25-2003, 09:10 PM

Brit bikes (Triumph, BSA, Norton) tend to be reversed on the shifter and rear brake. It can be very confusing to be used to the normal arrangement then suddenly find yourself having to learn to ride all over again simply because your right foot does not know how to find neutral.

I'd really love to build a Triumph someday, but I probably won't because of the wierd controls. I'll wind up building a Triumph-poser from a Yamaha XS650 or XS400. Those old Trumps were just so cool though...

Gamefella · 09-02-2003, 10:01 AM

Take the MSF...

Mine was $125...

Stinky Pee · 09-15-2003, 10:47 PM

Fuck. the MSF was $180 in my area last time I checked.

08-22-2003, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Darkblack Banned Location: Pennsytuckia	I want to get a bike..... but I don't know how to drive one...lol Can anyone explain how the gears work and stuff? I will be taking a class at the local community college but would like to get some knowlege from real riders before hand. I know its clutch and like 3 up 2 down or something but that doesn't really explain everything to me. thanks for your time,

08-22-2003, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
GSRIDER spurt king Location: Out of my mind	In all seriousness, buy the idiots guide to motorcycles. It explains riding very well, what to feel for and what to watch out for. and then know. 1 down 4 up lefty foot, left hand clutch Right hand throttle and brake, right boot brake. __________________ No signature at this time.

09-02-2003, 10:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gamefella Upright Location: TX	Take the MSF... Mine was $125... __________________ Gamefella "I live by a code of Honor, once you are on her, stay on her."

09-15-2003, 10:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stinky Pee Crazy Location: In My Pants	Fuck. the MSF was $180 in my area last time I checked. __________________ Eat my fuck.

08-22-2003, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tron121 Upright Location: California	Yea thats pretty much it. Heh Right foot = Rear Brake Right Hand = Front Brake + Throttle Left Foot = Shifter, 1,N,2,3,4,5,6(I did have a '69 Kawasaki that was N,1,2,3,4,5) Left Hand = Clutch Other then that just don't fall over and your set.

08-22-2003, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darkblack Banned Location: Pennsytuckia	lol great thanks.

08-22-2003, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
lt1s10 Crazy	Also take an MSF class. They have them in most areas. Even though I rode on dirt for years before I got my street license it helped me too. It's not meant to teach you everything about riding but it'll give you an idea. In my class about half never rode before in their lives. Best part is not your bike so in the worst case scenario where you drop the bike it's not your bike. But only 2 people did in my class. And only 1 person didn't pass. http://www.msf-usa.org/

08-23-2003, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
marshall26 Banned Location: elevated	Does anyone have any idea about how much the MSF course costs?

08-23-2003, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tron121 Upright Location: California	Really?! I've never heard of that before...clutch on Right would be very hard. What kind of bike did you see that on?

08-25-2003, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
RemyLebeau97 I stole my boyfriends TFP, hehe !! Location: Galveston, TX	I'd go with buying the book too, just so you can study it. I took the course for 90 dollars, Im not sure how much it is where ur from but just contact your local DMV. It's like riding a bicycle, once you learn you'll never forget. Good luck !

08-25-2003, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Brit bikes (Triumph, BSA, Norton) tend to be reversed on the shifter and rear brake. It can be very confusing to be used to the normal arrangement then suddenly find yourself having to learn to ride all over again simply because your right foot does not know how to find neutral. I'd really love to build a Triumph someday, but I probably won't because of the wierd controls. I'll wind up building a Triumph-poser from a Yamaha XS650 or XS400. Those old Trumps were just so cool though...