For cheap thrills I like to hang out and watch new riders take their endorsement tests. New riders with big bikes provide the most amusement on a tight obstacle course. I can't begin to count the amount of new shiny chrome I've seen scratched up as that new big bike goes siding across the pavement. On the other hand, the groups I generally see doing well are:
I speculate that female riders do so well because they don't have a male ego that gets in the way by whispering in their ear, "I'm a man. I can do this." So they actually apply some common sense, train, and practice before they show up to take their endorsement test. And, they tend to ride machines they are ready to handle.
I think learning on a smaller bike is a smart idea. Buy something small and cheap and trade up when you are ready even if it's three months later.
~ from the Captain with 41 years in the saddle -- Harley Davidson Road King
- Riders on light, maneuverable motocross or dirt bike style bikes.
- Riders on lighter weight, more maneuverable bikes of any type.
- Female riders.
I speculate that female riders do so well because they don't have a male ego that gets in the way by whispering in their ear, "I'm a man. I can do this." So they actually apply some common sense, train, and practice before they show up to take their endorsement test. And, they tend to ride machines they are ready to handle.
I think learning on a smaller bike is a smart idea. Buy something small and cheap and trade up when you are ready even if it's three months later.
~ from the Captain with 41 years in the saddle -- Harley Davidson Road King