Thinking Of Getting Into Motorcycling? Here Are Some Things You Should Keep In Mind

Alright so just to clear the air about what exactly I mean by motorcycling, I mean riding a bike as a hobby and not purely to get from point A to point B. A person who buys a bike with the purpose of using it to commute may very much enjoy riding it while commuting but that doesn’t make it the primary objective of that particular machine unless the user pointedly decides to venture into the world of motorcycling……… what a beautiful world that is. When you decide that you want to start riding your bike with the only objective being riding your bike and nothing else, there’s a limitless spectrum of motorcycling opportunities that you can venture out into but there’s some things you should keep in mind while you’re at it so that your experience is the best it can be.

 

 

 

There can be several triggers to a person wanting to start biking. Maybe you’re a Moto GP or Dakar fan and want to be in the rider’s seat, perhaps seeing one of your friends / relatives enjoy biking has motivated you to try it out for yourself or best of all, you just want to saddle up and explore the great outdoors. All of these are truly exhilarating prospects but rushing into them at full speed with no experience could potentially lead to disaster, so take a deep breath and slow down a little. Start off with a 100km ride and work your way up rather than suddenly waking up one day and deciding to conquer the 1000. Attend a renowned riding school at a track rather than trying to lean your bike how you think is appropriate at any exciting corner you see. Start off slow and build your skillset; I promise you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.

 

 

Now getting into riding doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll immediately purchase a new machine, some prefer to go the renting route or maybe someone you know has an unused motorbike which they’re willing to lend you; anything is cool and to be honest it doesn’t really matter. Riding is important, not buying a bike. What is important however is connecting with the machine at hand. This varies person to person; for example quite a few people I know will be over the moon with any bike in hand whereas conversely, there’s also a lot of people who won’t be as pleased and that’s perfectly reasonable. The fact of the matter is you should have a bike with you which you genuinely enjoy riding, something that puts a smile on your face because remember, wanting to have fun on two wheels is why you started biking in the first place, if the bike isn’t delivering that fun to you, what’s the point? For example my dad enjoys relaxed bikes with a relatively laid back posture so if I arrange a Yamaha R15 sports bike for him and tell him we’re going on a 3 hour bike ride best believe he isn’t going to be too pleased with the prospect of that. The bottom line is that you should have fun.

 

Also for those of you who are in the market for a new set of wheels, I’ll be writing a separate article about points to remember before making the purchase so stay tuned for that.

 

 

There’s quite a substantial division of motorcyclists here. Some love riding in a group and the security as well as company that comes along with it whereas others only need the bike and nothing else in order to have a terrific ride. Each of these have their separate appeal but regardless of which one you are more drawn to, preparations must be done accordingly. In a group you’ll have a huge amount of fun with other bikers but remember, should something happen to one of you, the others need to be able to take charge of the situation and proceed with appropriate actions. A solo rider must take full responsibility of her/himself and be ready for anything that could happen. Proper preparation is key regardless of whether you’re a solo or group rider. Do that and you’re in for a massive amount of fun on two wheels.

 

 

 

 

If you want to do it properly, (which you should) motorcycling is an expensive hobby however way you look at it. If you want to make the most out of it and extract the most thrills possible while at the same time keeping yourself safe from harm then you will have to shell out some dough. Fuel is getting more expensive day by day, bikes have to be maintained and periodically serviced to keep them running in top form and delivering their best possible performance and economy. Your bike needs care so you should be ready to put in the effort to make sure your machine is running well. If you want to enter the exhilarating world of track riding then a proper riding school is the ideal place to start. Riding schools are incredibly pricey but think of it more as an investment since you’ll return from the experience a more complete, experienced, educated and skilful rider than before and you’ll carry these qualities for life. Also motorcycling safety gear which is a must is also extremely expensive, but worth every penny since it could potentially save your life. Riding gear is quite an elaborate topic so I’ll be writing a separate article about it as well but for now remember that you will need to spend.

 

 

 

This is definitely the most important part of the equation; the enjoyment. Yes there’s a lot of stuff you need to keep in mind but always remember why you started riding to begin with, make sure you cherish every step of the journey and I promise every time you saddle up will be an adventure. Pack your bags, prep your bike, twist the throttle and disappear into the horizon.

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