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What is becoming a motorcyclist like?

  • 21-09-2014 5:44pm
    #1
    allwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hey so I wanted to know what becoming a motorcyclist is like,

    What was your first step to doing so? How do you get a license (the tests)? Is there a test for different bikes? Basically I'm looking for an explanation of what is involved from having no motorbike license to riding something like a Honda CBR600RR.

    I'm asking this mainly out of curiosity, so yeah, can anyone explain?
    (also apologies if there is a thread already similar to this)


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  • #2
    goodlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056323977

    Have a look through that thread that's in bold at the top of the forum :P


  • #3
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    A sportbike like the CBR600RR would be a bad first bike, would be like getting a ferrari for your first car. You probably wouldn't be able to get insured on it in the first place. Better to start on a less powerful bike as you will learn a lot faster. When you have enough experience you can get the bike you really want.


  • #4
    goz83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭goz83


    If you're already looking at fast bikes you should not be looking at all. Too dangerous. Get a moped


  • #5
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,647 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    There will be plenty of threads and tips etc on the ins and out but I'd like to offer my 2c on the other bits.

    Riding a bike can be the most fun commuting experience ever. Even a commute to work can be fun. If you want to know why dogs stick their heads out of the window in a car, just ride a bike!

    That being sad it's also unfortunately a dangerous form of transport and when getting first set up there are steps that we should take before venturing out.

    Training. Do it. Not just the bare minimum. Do what you can. It will safe your life.

    Gear. Invest in what you can afford. Full protection head to toe no matter the weather. It will save your life.

    Ride within your limits. Don't take chances. Riding a bike often makes us feel invincible. We're definitely not. Remember all the training in the world and the most expensive protective gear won't prevent other drivers causing collisions so limit adding to the risk.

    Stay safe and have fun!


  • #6
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Driving a bike is like making love to a beautiful woman ....

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  • #7
    allwonder
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭allwonder


    Thanks guys for the help ,
    and Pugzilla I didn't mean I'd get a Cbr600rr as a first bike


  • #8
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,306 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    The amount of red tape you have to go through these days seems like a serious pain in the arse. But its well worth it, even the commute is fun. I regularly take days off just to go for a drive. Going for a spin is far more common for bikers compared to car drivers because it's so much cheaper to get a bike that's exciting to drive compared with a car.


  • #9
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    Cienciano wrote: »
    The amount of red tape you have to go through these days seems like a serious pain in the arse. But its well worth it, even the commute is fun. I regularly take days off just to go for a drive. Going for a spin is far more common for bikers compared to car drivers because it's so much cheaper to get a bike that's exciting to drive compared with a car.

    i hear ya! a 24yr africa twin on knobblie tyres is certainly exciting to ride esp in the wet!:cool:


  • #10
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    allwonder wrote: »
    Thanks guys for the help ,
    and Pugzilla I didn't mean I'd get a Cbr600rr as a first bike

    If you like the sportbike style, a Suzuki SV650s or Kawasaki ER-6f would be good first bikes.


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