Hey Everyone, I am new to riding and a few months ago I purchased the bumble bee Street Cup. It was a very rash and impulsive decision considering I have no riding experience at all and I went straight for a 900cc. In the beginning I was very discouraged because the bike is tall and heavy and I'm only 5'4 and at the time I got it I was sick and had lost a lot of weight. I've gained the weight back and my strength but I've dropped the bike a few times on both sides. I don't get to ride much due to the weather here but we did finally get a chance to get out last Saturday and ride which gave me a lot more confidence and I realized most of my doubts are just in my head because the bike was light and never once had an issue with it. Now I'm worried about making tight right turns where you only have 1 lane and doing u-turns. I'm also a little worried about the bike leaning further than I want it too but I'm sure once I get out of my head it will be fine Can't ride her for a while though I need to have her serviced and need a few things fixed.
Welcome from California. If you are new to riding I suggest a riding course. Safety is the most important thing. And as said by others practice, practice.
Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in. Too keep the inmates happy we will need photos. Tucker
Hi and welcome Speedstar. I'm a little confused when you say that you cannot ride because of the weather in Orlando, FL; can you explain? I thought it was always warm and sunny in the sunshine state?
I know. I try to practice in the neighborhood. Recently did a 3hr ride and everything went smooth. The more I ride it the more I'll be comfortable. Thanks
Nah the weather sucks here. It can be sunny all day and as soon as you get out of work it gets dark and then comes the rain.
Good morning and welcome from Mississippi. I couldn't agree more with the safety course. Look around close to home for an open field to practice in. I learned to ride in the dirt. It is a lot softer to fall in than concrete or asphalt! Good luck and welcome to the wonderful world of riding.
Welcome to the Forum mate, Ive been to Florida loads of times & had awesome holidays in the Disney / Universal parks. Yes I was one of those lost rental cars getting in the way for a guess! The weather never bothered us as it was just 30 mins rain then back to sunshine! Take care with your new toy & just take your time. You dont have that many bends to worry about lol.
Concerning a riding course, find a good one that is sanctioned by the local authority. The one I took (in Colorado) 'many' years ago was a 6 week program, 6 Saturdays and 4 hours each day. Each day was 2 hours of classroom instruction and 2 hours of riding to practice necessary skills. I already knew basically how to handle a bike as I rode dirt bikes, but the classroom instruction was actually most important to be aware of necessary street skills and safety awareness. I learned safety things I would otherwise never have learned. So get yourself into a good course soon for safety sake. The class will be informative (and fun).
I remember learning to ride a motorcycle! It was 1980, I was 21 years old, and my ride was a 68 Honda 325 (I think it was a '68). It was early Spring. Snow still on the ground, but I took that first exciting ride. I felt so free, so powerful! I cruised all the way to the end of a very narrow jetty projecting into the Mississippi River. I killed the engine. I had a smoke, I watched the river stream by, I felt like I owned the world. Then I remembered that my motorcycle had no reverse gear.
Welcome in Speedstar. A proper course will inspire your confidence and and could save your life. See the money spend for it as an investment to your wellbeing !
Welcome aboard Star. Your confidence will improve measurably with practice. To practice tight turns find a car park and practice slow turns low gear both feet up. Don't worry about making them tight at first, just get used to turning the bike. Then gradually reduce the circle until confident. And on really tight U turns, don't be embarrassed to paddle a u-turn back and forwards.