I've never rode a motorcycle and none of my friends and family have one so I wont be able to practice unless I buy one. I thought about going to the motorcycle safety foundation to learn to ride, but the closest one is over 4 hours away. So, my only option is to buy one. Im 17 and dont have my motorcycle license yet and I live in the city. I will have to buy one under $1000 so its not going to be anything special because I dont make much at my job. How will i get the motorcycle to my house if i dont know how to ride, none of my friends ride, i dont have a truck or trailor, and i dont have much money? thank you, also which motoryclce should i get?
Sorry, but no-one responsible is going to tell a 17 year old to go out and try learn to ride a bike on his own. Especially in city traffic, you'd get clobbered. You'll need a learners permit and an instructor with a bike. If there are no friends to help that means a driving school.
Well. I think you are in a difficult situation but not an impossible one. First and foremost you will have to hunt for a good second hand dealer. Once you have located him, tell him where you stay and what your budget it. Then tell him honestly that you plan to learn first and use it later. Also tell him, that whatever appeals to you will have to be transported by him to your address as a part of the deal. If he agrees to it, then have a look around and see what he has. A basic 125cc 4 stroke air-cooled engined motorcycle is what you should be looking at. If you want to skip the manual transmission bit, then you will have no option but to go for an auto transmission scooter. Auto transmission is easy to gain confidence on BUT you will get poorer mileage and will just postpone the actual learning (gear shifting) part to a later date. The choice is yours. Just remember to wear a helmet at all times. Also get the paperwork done for your temporary license. Also remember, there are people other than your family who ride bikes. You can certainly solicit their help if they are friendly enough. Good luck with your endeavors and remember to take it one day at a time.
Well. I think you are in a difficult situation but not an impossible one. First and foremost you will have to hunt for a good second hand dealer. Once you have located him, tell him where you stay and what your budget it. Then tell him honestly that you plan to learn first and use it later. Also tell him, that whatever appeals to you will have to be transported by him to your address as a part of the deal. If he agrees to it, then have a look around and see what he has. A basic 125cc 4 stroke air-cooled engined motorcycle is what you should be looking at. If you want to skip the manual transmission bit, then you will have no option but to go for an auto transmission scooter. Auto transmission is easy to gain confidence on BUT you will get poorer mileage and will just postpone the actual learning (gear shifting) part to a later date. The choice is yours. Just remember to wear a helmet at all times. Also get the paperwork done for your temporary license. Also remember, there are people other than your family who ride bikes. You can certainly solicit their help if they are friendly enough. Good luck with your endeavors and remember to take it one day at a time.
Sorry, but no-one responsible is going to tell a 17 year old to go out and try learn to ride a bike on his own. Especially in city traffic, you'd get clobbered. You'll need a learners permit and an instructor with a bike. If there are no friends to help that means a driving school.
