i gots me a motorcycle

**PhantomPuppy** · 05-29-2023, 02:16 PM

how do i ride this thing? O_O

completely new rider, went with a duke 390 since i heard those were easy to handle lol. if y'all got any tips and tricks i'm all ears :P

Trogdor!!!! · 05-29-2023, 08:50 PM

Always wear a helmet

Be extra careful when riding in rain. I didn't think anything of riding on wet asphalt until I fucking slid in the middle of an intersection. Ever since then I just ride extra carefully when it's raining.

Lock up your shit, even if you think you live in a safe neighborhood.

Buy gear to cover your face and hands if you plan to ride during the winter. I only had a bike for transportation at one point and riding without warming gear is fucking BRUTAL. Even if it only gets to like, 30 or 40f, you still want stuff to cover up with.

If you're new to riding, try fucking around at night when there aren't many cars. I used to ride around 2-3 in the morning to just get used to it when I first got a bike, and it helped a lot not having to ride in heavy traffic.

I cannot stress the helmet part enough. No matter how dumb you think it looks, wear a helmet. If there was only one rule you ever needed to follow, it's that one. Everything else just about can be learned though trial and error. If you aren't wearing a helmet, there is no trial, only error and consequences.

Other than that, have fun and enjoy your bike. It looks sweet.

**PhantomPuppy** · 05-29-2023, 10:11 PM

oh dw i've got a helmet and gloves, just wasn't wearing during the pic lol

but thanks for all the advice dude, i'll be careful out there

**T-Force** · 05-29-2023, 10:38 PM

Looks sweet! I don't have much more to add as it looks like Trogdor covered it all. Have an enjoy!

**Mollocephalus** · 05-31-2023, 04:06 AM

isn't wearing the helmet a legal requirement?

anyway sick ride, look up on defensive driving and learn as soon as possibile how to do essential manteinance on your own bike

**Black_Shield** · 05-31-2023, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollocephalus

isn't wearing the helmet a legal requirement?

not in all states but it should be.

anyways, have fun.
i miss riding.

Trogdor!!!! · 06-1-2023, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollocephalus

isn't wearing the helmet a legal requirement?

anyway sick ride, look up on defensive driving and learn as soon as possibile how to do essential manteinance on your own bike

In the US, helmet laws are pretty much dependent on the state you live in. Some have no laws against not wearing one, some require you to wear one up to a specific age (usually like 18 years old), and in some it's mandatory.

However, where I live, even though it's against the law to not wear one, I see people riding constantly without them which makes me believe that it's not even really all that enforced.

**Shadow_God_10** · 06-2-2023, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomPuppy

how do i ride this thing? O_O

Very carefully.

Travis_Flesher · 06-7-2023, 08:54 AM

be careful, unless you ain't bein' careful

AP White · 06-8-2023, 08:26 AM

Have fun, but ride safe!

05-29-2023, 08:50 PM	#2
Trogdor!!!! Forever Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,664	Always wear a helmet Be extra careful when riding in rain. I didn't think anything of riding on wet asphalt until I fucking slid in the middle of an intersection. Ever since then I just ride extra carefully when it's raining. Lock up your shit, even if you think you live in a safe neighborhood. Buy gear to cover your face and hands if you plan to ride during the winter. I only had a bike for transportation at one point and riding without warming gear is fucking BRUTAL. Even if it only gets to like, 30 or 40f, you still want stuff to cover up with. If you're new to riding, try fucking around at night when there aren't many cars. I used to ride around 2-3 in the morning to just get used to it when I first got a bike, and it helped a lot not having to ride in heavy traffic. I cannot stress the helmet part enough. No matter how dumb you think it looks, wear a helmet. If there was only one rule you ever needed to follow, it's that one. Everything else just about can be learned though trial and error. If you aren't wearing a helmet, there is no trial, only error and consequences. Other than that, have fun and enjoy your bike. It looks sweet. __________________ Violets Forever Last edited by T-Force; 05-29-2023 at 10:38 PM..

05-29-2023, 10:38 PM	#4
T-Force Your world ends with you Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Somewhere in, B.C., Canada Age: 32 Posts: 4,736	Re: i gots me a motorcycle Looks sweet! I don't have much more to add as it looks like Trogdor covered it all. Have an enjoy!

05-31-2023, 04:06 AM	#5
Mollocephalus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Italy Age: 35 Posts: 2,600	Re: i gots me a motorcycle isn't wearing the helmet a legal requirement? anyway sick ride, look up on defensive driving and learn as soon as possibile how to do essential manteinance on your own bike __________________ Last edited by Mollocephalus; 05-31-2023 at 04:06 AM..

06-7-2023, 08:54 AM	#9
Travis_Flesher Champion Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Age: 35 Posts: 788	Re: i gots me a motorcycle be careful, unless you ain't bein' careful __________________ DragonRip

06-8-2023, 08:26 AM	#10
AP White FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: London Posts: 3	Re: i gots me a motorcycle Have fun, but ride safe!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)