Buying a motorcycle is not something trivial, especially if it is the first time. And it can be very dangerous too, but with these eight tips that we are going to give you, we can minimize that risk. It is not necessary to sting with speed, it could be a stick. Better save, and when a year passes and you are more expert, you buy the motorcycle of your dreams. As a general rule, no one should buy one with more than 250 CC for their first motorcycle.
While you are riding the motorcycle, you must not forget that everyone and everything around you could kill you, and this includes the road itself. Not only must you check at all times that another driver does not crush you, you also need to keep an eye on the asphalt in case there is mud or gravel that turns it into a skating rink.
Animals on the road are also a big concern, and a dog or deer to trip over when riding the bike, becomes as hard as stone. So go very calm and without haste even if you see the road empty.
It will be very tempting to accelerate the heavier and more powerful the bike. He must resist this temptation because they will be siren songs that want to lead him to death.
Just because you have been riding motorcycles for a long time, and you want a good motorcycle, does not mean that you have already mastered motorcycles, nor that you can safely ride a big motorcycle. Instead of going all out, consider sticking with a more sensible mid-range option for another six months or a year.
What do you need to go on a motorcycle?
- Motorcycle
- License
Tips for riding a motorcycle
- Do not ask anyone for advice, especially not your parents or your wife, or they will convince you that you should not do it.
- Get your motorcycle license. As much as many say it, it is not like a bicycle, bicycles are not fined for going without papers. The process of being examined for the motorcycle license is quite similar to that of the car license. Perhaps the mechanics of the practical one vary a bit, which is going to dodge cones. The theory is identical and you do not have to repeat it if you already have a car license. Don’t worry, they don’t order parking on a ramp and it’s very difficult for a motorcycle to stall, but you have to go through the hoop to overcome it.
- If it’s your first time, buy yourself a cheap motorcycle, a fall at 50 km/hour hurts less than 150 km/hour. New motorcycle drivers are similar to new car drivers, in that their lack of experience is going to cause 50% of their vehicles to end up in scrap metal in the first six months. Even without having an accident, motorcycles and cars age very quickly in inexperienced hands. And no matter how good a bike is in the hands of a beginner, it is not going to live very long. Most new riders want a bike that looks good, but fancy bikes are usually quite expensive and have large displacement, two things that new riders honestly don’t need at all. My first bike was a 1983 Kawasaki KZ305 with plenty of horsepower and it cost me just €600. It already had a few problems that I could solve with nothing more than a hammer, and when it finally died in my hands, I didn’t care much, it only costs €650. There is no formula to know how much money you have to spend on your first motorcycle, but it is recommended that it be as little as possible. Try to make it less than €1000, because what you spend more will be throwing it away. As for what type of motorcycle to buy, try to make it normal and for short trips, like the Kawasaki Ninja 250.
- Take classes. The motorcycle does not only live by dodging cones. Also don’t try to learn by watching Youtube video tutorials. The goal of a motorcycle is to have fun, but not to kill yourself. The best way to have fun on the bike without losing your life is by taking some classes. You won’t be an experienced rider by the end of the course, but when you’re on a motorcycle you’ll know what you’re doing. Riding a motorcycle at proper speeds and taking a curve or a street corner correctly is not something that is learned naturally, so having someone who knows what they are doing by your side while you are practicing is something very important. advisable.
- Buy a security team: This is essential. Safety gear can be uncomfortable and make you look heavy, and sorry for the crudeness, but it’s what will keep your flesh together and your brain from spilling out on the asphalt. Do you know why MotoGP riders get up like nothing after crashes at 200 km/h? It’s not because there are cushions on the slopes, it’s because I’m wearing a complete team. Wear your helmet even if you are allowed not to wear it. At a minimum, you should wear a full-face helmet, motorcycle jacket, and gloves every time you ride. You may not pay much attention to me, but if you fall off the bike wearing only a T-shirt it’s going to hurt a lot more than you think. You should also wear motorcycle pants and boots. I tell him as a friend, even though I know he’s not going to wear it to go a few blocks away. You will see and punish, when the time comes. Unlike the price of your first bike, your first safety kit shouldn’t be cheap or disposable. The bike itself is the least of it, but the team is not. Buy as much quality security equipment as your finances allow. And don’t be gross. If you plan to buy a €2,000 motorcycle and put on a used helmet that its previous owner gave you as a gift,
- Buy insurance: Motorcycle insurance is not expensive. In fact, your annual fee will probably not be much higher than the monthly car insurance fee. In addition, in many countries, having motorcycle insurance with additional coverage in case you need medical treatment as a result of an accident is a requirement to obtain the license. Any damage to a €1,000 motorcycle is incomparable to the damage that occurs to a person. Depending on your profession, the companies will make you one price or another. For this reason, it is good that you consult a price table before requesting a quote from several companies. The price differences are worth it.
- Register your motorcycle: Registering your motorcycle is essentially the same as registering your car, you have to register it, which means it’s inconvenient, but it’s quite simple. You must have documentation that says that the motorcycle is yours, a little money in hand, and you will receive your small license plate again. You screw it onto the back of the bike, and you go home happy. The law also obliges you to go through this process, and if you don’t, sooner or later you will meet the Benemérita, and you will go home quite unhappy. I don’t know what is more, if crazy or unusual, but people forget this detail, and then it is more expensive, besides getting angry.
- Ride Safe: Once you’ve got all the boring stuff sorted out, it’s time to enjoy your bike. At first, you’re going to have fun no matter how fast you go, so take it easy and don’t do anything stupid, but then you might want a little excitement. Especially during the first six months, you should take short rides to get to know your bike well, and enjoy the fact that you are now a proud owner of a motorcycle, and a member of the Spanish motorcycle society, but beware, don’t forget that You must take your valuable equipment on no matter how short the journey. It may be uncomfortable to wear, but you are more uncomfortable in a hospital convalescing from injuries.
