learning to ride

[Ed Z]

Bob,
Go ahead and get the grandson a 357... It's just a "little" bigger than the 22 and yet smaller than the 44 mag... Or you might consider a L.A.W. rocket launcher, it has less recoil and kids just love to watch stuff blow up... I was introduced to weapons via a 12 gauge shotgun... It was great fun to watch the skeet explode...

[FatherWilliam57]

So, does it make a difference of what size car I learned to drive through the driving school before I bought my own? ie: 6 cylinder vs. 8 cylinder; 2 door vs. 4 door; automatic vs.manual transmission.

One does not need a great sense of balance when one is driving with four wheels under them, nor do they have to put their left foot on the ground at a stop sign and support the car. The example is not germain to the discussion.

[admin]

My personal opinion on motorcycle rider training is that anyone, from a beginner to a seasoned veteran can benefit from rider training. A beginner because he/she would not know all of the intricacy's of handling a big bike like a Gold Wing and a seasoned veteran because he/she may have developed a lot bad habits over the years and needs a tune up on the basics again. You can never know too much about driving when travelling the crazy roads we drive on these days.

[lady86wing]

Why not?

Because logic dictates that you start on something small and work your way up.
Seems to me that you said you rode your brothers dirt bikes. You didn't just hit the streets on an 800lb. motorcycle. I find it incredulous that safety instructor would even suggest this.

I find it amazing that I encourage anyone to DO what THEY want to do and it all gets turned around. Live a life around negative and pessimistic people and you will never experience the joys and triumphs in life.

[admin]

OK boys and girls, I think we all just want any new Gold Wing rider to have the safest experience possible on two wheels. Beating each other up with our personal opinions is not going to help anyone at all. So let's just smile and offer the safest advice possible to the beginner motorcyclist.

[FatherWilliam57]

Fine. If you "want" to learn to ride on a GL1200, by all means buy one.

If your loved ones "want" to see you home safe and sound with a big smile on your face after going for a ride, then I highly recommend you start on something smaller.

Two years ago, a pastor in my synod "wanted" a motorcycle. What he "wanted" was a brand new Goldwing. While his wife was out of town one weekend, he went and bought one. On Sunday morning, no one could figure why the pastor was not there to conduct worship at 8:00 AM. After the 11:00 AM service, they tried to track him down. (Remember, his wife was out of town.) Two days later, he was located with head injuries in an area hospital. He never even made it out of the parking lot of the Honda dealer. (He has since taken early retirement for medical reasons. I hope that is what he really "wanted.")

And remember: An 800+ pound Goldwing with an inexperienced driver can do damge to others, even cagers. It is not always about what someone "wants."

[detdrbuzzard]

you've asked this question on several forums and got the same answer. just go buy a wing if thats what makes you happy and with some luck it won't bite you where it hurts but you were warned

[Ed Z]

William,
Are you suggesting that this person has been going around to multiple sites asking a question to just watch the reaction.??? Kinda like a kid hitting a bees nest just to watch the frenzy resulting from it huh.???

[Guest]

Not wanting to get too involved with this one but , from my own personnal experience - i do not know anyone "personnaly" that has a 1200 or larger bike - that didn't start on a smaller one first. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. ------WngDng------

[detdrbuzzard]

William,
Are you suggesting that this person has been going around to multiple sites asking a question to just watch the reaction.??? Kinda like a kid hitting a bees nest just to watch the frenzy resulting from it huh.???

YES, on another forum i stated that he should buy a wing so he has what he really wants but find something smaller and cheaper to learn on

[Ed Z]

Been a week now with no reply from the originating poster... Not sure what's up with that.?!??

[admin]

Let's just hope that he's doing OK.