I live in ca if that helps
I'm planning on doing this, tell me if im wrong
Getting drivers license, taking written test for motorcycles, getting insurance for motorcycles, buying a motorcycle then riding around on residential streets for a while, taking msf course, getting motorcycle license
you got the first two right, but from there you need the following:
-Drive for 2-3 years to learn how traffic moves and how to avoid ALL dangers on the road.
- Take the motorcycle permit test and get your permit.
- Shop for properly fitting motorcycle gear, including a full face helmet, jacket, boots, pants and gloves. Plan on $500 – $1000 for good gear.
- Sign up for and take an MSF course in your area.
- Shop for a small USED bike, not a 600cc sportbike, and definitely not a 1000cc bike! You WILL drop it when learning, and new parts are expensive. Better to have an ugly first bike and a pretty second or third one.
- Buy a book titled Proficient Motorcycling and read it like the bible. Practice what you learn within its pages forever.
- Take it slow and safe, and remember that EVERYONE is out to get you, and no matter what happens YOU LOSE every time.
- Most importantly, have fun! Motorcycle riding is awesome, and the thrill is in the leaning, not the throttle.
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Sounds good to me, but if you've never had a driver's license before you might want to get some driving experience under your belt before you go for your bike license.
The biggest thing to remember after you start riding your bike is that drivers in cars and truck are not looking for you. Make sure that you stay out of their blind spots. I don't know if the law in CA requires a helmet or not, but you're a fool if you don't wear one. You only get one brain, take care of it.
Good luck on taking the test
Mike
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Well it depends on how old you are.. assuming that you're over 18 I recommend that you take a MSF course. In order to take the course I think you have to have your driver's license.
A MSF course teaches you the basics of motorcycle riding including handling and all of that good stuff. After finishing the course you can go ahead and take the certificate to the DMV to apply for a M1 license. The benefits of doing the MSF course is that you only have to take the written part for the M1 license and for a lot of people it lowers their insurance rate.
I know a ton of people who don't have their M1 licenses but are riding in residential streets with just their permits AND insurance.
I'm currently going through the process myself so I'm just picking this information up as I go along.
Hope this helps :]
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I would say the first step is learning how to ride. The second step is learning how to not crash. Third is to look good while not crashing, yet still be able to show off the cool scars to the girls from the time when you used to crash . (But don't do this if you are trying to get them to ride with you.)
then get your license.
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Take the MSF course first if you are serious about riding a bike.
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This would be my recommended order:
1. Read, books and magazines.
2. Talk, to people with knowledge and experience (ask lots of questions.
3. Sit on some on the showroom. (ask more questions).
4. Sign up for the MSF course.
5. Go to MSF. (did you like it? did you pass the rider's skill portion?)
6. Go to DMV, get your operator's endorsement.
7. Buy quality comfortable riding equipment. (helmet, boots, gloves, leathers, etc).
8. Read, talk and sit some more.
9. By now you should be narrowing your bike selection. Buy something used but dependable and within your riding ability.
10. Start slow. Like empty parking lots clear of any loose gravel. Go over all the stuff they taught you at MSF.
11. You finally are road ready… in perfect daylight riding conditions on backroads and light traffic.
Good luck, ride safe, have fun.
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Here is what you do in any state:
1. Get your driver's license.
2. Take the motorcycle permit test.
3. Take the DMV motorcycle test OR msf course.
4. Buy a motorcycle.
5. Insure motorcycle.
Some things to remember:
-if you take the DMV test, you need your own bike
-if you take the msf course, they provide the bike
-the msf course is easier and they teach you more
-you can't insure a bike you don't own yet
-if you don't have a car license yet, you will kill yourself starting off with a bike
-With a learner's permit, you can't just ride around by yourself. You need a qualified rider with you. In Virginia, you need a lisenced motorcyclist with you, but they are not allowed on the bike with you. When I was riding my dad drove around in his car with me. It's a dumb law.
-And since you don't have your driver's license yet, make sure you are old enough to ride a bike in CA. In VA you have to be 18.
-There are 2 types of riders, those have gone down and those who will go down. Just make sure you aren't going fast when it is your turn.
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If you have your drivers license, take a course to get your endorsement. Check out http://www.msf-usa.org/. I took the course and loved it. Pass the class and all you have to do is go to the DMV or MVD and pay the money and they add the endorsement. If you have never ridden, this is the order:
1) Get endorsement
2) Get a bike you can handle (and insurance). Start small, you can always go bigger when your ready!
3) Start slow. back roads, residential areas, and big parking lots. Ease into riding and move to busier streets and highways when you feel ready.
4) Ride Safe and Smart!
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you got the first two right, but from there you need the following:
-Drive for 2-3 years to learn how traffic moves and how to avoid ALL dangers on the road.
- Take the motorcycle permit test and get your permit.
- Shop for properly fitting motorcycle gear, including a full face helmet, jacket, boots, pants and gloves. Plan on $500 – $1000 for good gear.
- Sign up for and take an MSF course in your area.
- Shop for a small USED bike, not a 600cc sportbike, and definitely not a 1000cc bike! You WILL drop it when learning, and new parts are expensive. Better to have an ugly first bike and a pretty second or third one.
- Buy a book titled Proficient Motorcycling and read it like the bible. Practice what you learn within its pages forever.
- Take it slow and safe, and remember that EVERYONE is out to get you, and no matter what happens YOU LOSE every time.
- Most importantly, have fun! Motorcycle riding is awesome, and the thrill is in the leaning, not the throttle.
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