I am a resident of CA, and I want to learn how to ride a Motorcycle. I am fine with shift stick, and I have been riding once on a Motorcycle. I wonder what the procedure is like to get a M license.I also concern about my weight, I am only 12x lbs, and I am just 18yrs old, should I gain some weight, or that doesnt really matterAnd I always wanted a Yamaha R1, is that for racing only?
You want a Piper cub, the R1 is a rocket assisted jet . Buy a small,cheap GOOD bike, brand not important at this time, ride it for a year and resell it to another beginner for about the same money. I started on a Honda Super 90 in '67 112 lbs and 16 years. If you start on an R1 it will probably be the last bike you ride, sign your Organ Donor Card and get long term care insurance. Take a safe riding course,drivers ed,
Take your written test for your motorcycle permit and then take the MSF Beginning Riders Course. That will give you the basic bike control skills. I believe CA is a state where passing the BRC entitles you to get your motorcycle endorsement without further testing. Then start with a bike without quite so much performance potential until you become proficient. My view is that a dual sport bike makes the best learner bike. You can practice your control skills off the road and out of traffic. At the same time, you can learn loose-surface handling skills, which will make you a better rider. Finally, a dual sport bike is easy to crash-proof so that the inevitable spills don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Better yet if they occur off the pavement. Once you have some experience, get the R1 if that is the bike that appeals to you.
its inherently obvious to the least casual observer,,,the oil change place added tranny fluid,,,take it back and yell,
