Is it possible if you know all the controls on a sport bike to learn how to ride it by yourself?

Question

Is it possible if you know all the controls on a sport bike to learn how to ride it by yourself?

Answer 1

its possible, but u should at least look up online about what the controls do and why. once u start trying, make sure u try on a small bike cause almost guaranteed u will pop the clutch and either kill the bike or shoot of and fall. just be smart about it and u can do it.

Answer 2

I taught myself how to ride a bike. Takes time and practice! Don't be foolish and try stupid things. Motorcycles are dangerous and should be operated in a very safe manner! Make sure you have all your safety gear and get your motorcycle license as well.

Answer 3

I second taking Motorcycle Safety Foundation course in your area first.  A sportbike is no place to learn the basics, for both your own survival and your wallet's survival.  The controls aren't what make a sport bike challenging.  Even a 600cc machine is no toy and should be treated with all the respect of a loaded gun.  600s of the early 90s were no joke either and today's 600s perform well above those dinosaurs.  When you've paid your dues on some rat-bikes, it'll fill you with far more happiness when you get your first real sport bike and get to know it.  Very satisfying.  So learn a love of motorcycling first....then find a nice bike to fall in love with later.  Good luck!

Answer 4

I taught myself at 12 years old how to ride before I ever sat on a motorcycle :o)

I practiced shifting, clutching, braking, throttling, while riding my bicycle, delivering papers :o)

I've taught new riders the basics, when they picked up their bike and they practiced in the parking lot of the shop.

A sport bike will be a little difficult because of their quick turning response.

Don't take it out of first gear until you get the feel of the stopping power (which can throw you down in an instant) - take off procedure using the clutch - and the lightening fast response of the throttle.

Not trying to scare you, just getting you prepared for what to expect.

Back to your question - yes it is possible.

Answer 5

Possible, but not probable.  Just because you know the controls doesn't mean you know how to use them CORRECTLY in every situation.  Panic stops?  Trail braking?  Blipping the throttle to downshift smoothly before leaning into a corner?  Weight shifting and loading the tires properly?  How to set up the suspension correctly?

Motorcycling takes practical experience, not just book learning.

Answer 6

Of course, most of us did exactly that. Borrow a bicycle for 20 minutes first. Wear protective gear. Stay out of unsigned cross streets for a while. Remember this, if your only strategy for accident avoidance is jamming on the brakes you are going to fast. No beer, not even one. Have a ball. Do not follow show off advanced riders. Have fun.

Answer 7

I would say no, in the same way that if you new an aeroplane, had a stick, rudder controls, throttle, dials, etc.

If this isn't a joke question I would go along with others to say try a push bike first to determine your balance. If you're able to do slow control without looking immediately down, you're heading in the right direction. Then get a small geared cc bike, say a 125 and practice off road if possible...I'm guess you're American so you will hopefully know of some empty land or disused tarmac/concrete. Don't forget to wear gear.

If you are able to:

- do a figure of 8 without touching the floor.

- carry out an emergency stop without locking up either wheel.

- pull away smoothly with no snatching or general lack of control.

- feel confident that you can ride WITHOUT looking at the controls as you ride.

- feel comfortable going round corners and don't find yourself braking - mid-corner.

- have a clear understanding of motorcycle safety equipment and the use of it.

- change gear smoothly.

- quite a few other things, but I'm due for a smoke break.

Then you might be able to not kill yourself on a 600cc. But please, don't consider a plastic rocket until you have a degree of experience on ultimately more boring bikes. Biking is fun but can't be you can't achieve the full potential of fun to be had if you're dead.

It should be appreciated that a litre (1000cc) sportsbike is capable of in excess of 100mph in first gear. Now imagine this:

You're on the bike, you start it up, you put it in gear, you slowly let the clutch out, suddenly you find yourself going faster than you want and you panic. You grab the front break but at the same time you wind on more throttle or don't close the throttle at all. You're now heading towards the front of a house, a tree, a wall or a truck at 60mph. You feel a pain in your neck and your arms and legs are numb, it's gone dark. You're now in a morgue being identified by your nearest and dearest. That's it, your only chance of being on this earth at this time has gone, what a waste.

If you chose to be sensible, you will have an excellent life filled with great memories and I wish you the best.

Keep the rubber side down, ya'll.

Answer 8

Teaching yourself is not the smartest thing to do. Most of us that have been around for awhile did that but when I was young and learning, there were no organized classes. Besides we all probably taught ourselves some very bad habits.

My advice is to take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course or whatever course is offered in your area. It will teach you good habits and also make it easier to get your license.

Answer 9

I rode by myself without knowing all the controls. Yes it is.

Just practice in a closed environment like an empty parking lot with no traffic.