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Switching to a motorcycle? A beginner’s guide

Partner Contributor by Partner Contributor
January 22, 2019
in Automotive News, Business & Lifestyle, Life & Style
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If you are thinking about making the switch to a motorcycle, or just getting one alongside your other favorite means of transport, you are not alone. The statistics show that a lot of people take up motorcycling every year, and it is one of those pastimes which is only likely to get more and more popular as time goes on.

Most people who come to it don’t actually have much of an idea about what is involved. It is usually the case that there is something of a learning curve to the process.

There will be a learning curve, so you are much more likely to understand what you need to do and what is involved in order to really enjoy it. The following are some beginner tips and how you can make the most of them:

Choosing your bike

You will want to spend some time choosing a bike, but this is a part which is actually relatively easy for a lot of people. Most people in fact will have already picked out at least one or two which they know that they would like to consider buying and riding. It might even be a specific bike that made you want to get into motorcycling in the first place.

Whether or not that is the case, you will need to think about what kind of bike you want and what is likely to be suitable, as not all bikes are great for beginners. You will want to know that you are using one which is going to be easy on you and likely to be a good first bike.

The only way to really be sure of that is to ask around with any bikers you know and with the salespeople you will inevitably be speaking to as well. By choosing the right bike, you are going to get off to this with a much better start, so it really is important to bear in mind.

Learning to ride

It is necessary to learn how to ride, and this is something that a lot of people underestimate the difficulty of. Riding a motorcycle can look pretty easy, and you will find that you probably go into it with a great deal of confidence.

However, a lot of people end up a little perturbed by just how much of a challenge it can really be to make it work. You will probably find that it is much harder than you had hoped for.

As long as you persevere, you should find that you can get there, and most people do get on to riding for real before too long. Make sure you find an instructor you feel you can trust, as this will make it all so much easier, and you will be able to ensure that you feel safe along the way as well.

Getting your gear

It’s more than just the bike itself that you need if you are to ride, and you will soon enough learn what kind of important gear you also need to have on board in order to ride a motorcycle. Often it is best to go somewhere wholesale like solomotoparts.com, but it depends on your needs.

Most people are surprised by how much there is and find that it is a lot more than they had assumed, and you might well be one of those people. It is often just a bit pricey trying to buy all the gear that you are going to need, so this is something that you will want to look into as soon as you can.

Getting the appropriate gear is going to take a while to get right, but it is essential for both your comfort and safety, and it will also help you to enjoy the process considerably more as well.

Make sure you take your time, but that you are also giving yourself the chance to get the gear that you really love, whether that means a specific helmet, leathers or boots.

There is plenty involved when you are going to learn to ride a motorcycle, and it is worth remembering that it can take a while before you really get going. However, as long as you are prepared for that, there is no reason why it can’t be a great way to get around, and you will be riding in no time.

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