Hi - I am 18 years old - and never rode a motorcycle before in my life (I have a car). I recently bought a Ninja 250. I signed up for the Motorcycle Basic Riding Course in 4 weeks. Until then, the motorcycle is just going to sit in the garage. Anyways, my question is will the Course tell me how to ride a bike, or do I have to experiment with my bike and learn by myself?
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They will provide the bikes for you, and you may be riding a bike very similar to yours. Usually the class is 4 hours of class time and 10 to 16 hours of riding time. Depending on what state you are in, you may be able to take the certificate of completion from the class to the DMV and get your license without taking any tests.
I did the course and it is two nights of indoor class and two 6-hour days of riding on a parking lot. So Yes they will teach you how to ride a motorcycle and it is on their bikes. You will need a helmet, gloves, etc. Be careful though, keep in mind that the primary thing is to stay in one piece and pass the exam at the end of the second day. I hope you can ride a bicycle, because at my class one of the teachers said that the only person they had to send home for consistently falling over was someone who had never ridden a bicycle. Good luck with the class and happy riding ! PS Meanwhile, read the manual for your bike to familiarize yourself with it, join the ninja forum, read the MSF course handbook, etc.
First thing- if the bike is going to sit in the garage for a couple of weeks, add fuel stabilizer and get a battery tender float charger for the battery. Install both of these devises on the bike, then you will be good to go when you decide you want to venture out. If you decide you want to try to venture out before taking the course, learn the basics-how to pick up a downed motorcycle-there is a special technic that does not involve brawn to do it and saves your back. I know I had to 2X yesterday pick up my 800 pound bike on a steep downhill gravel and stone road. nothing sadder than seeing a bike that you are riding laying on its side with no help in sight. Next take the time to read the owners manual. Lots of pertinent info in there. Hardest thing for most beginners-mastering the clutch and throttle while holding the back brake on. You could practice that. Learn to put the motorcycle up on its center stand. Finally read all you can about riding and motorcycle clothing and helmets and gloves and boots and decide what you want and get it. you will need the DOT approved helmet, some form of jacket or long sleeve shirt and gloves, with long pants and boots or shoes that come up over the ankles in order to take the course.
