It's my first time cleaning my bike and I wanna know if everything is good to get wet. (Using a hose)

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for recommendations for my first motorcycle. I’m starting out on an A2-style restriction tier—meaning I need something capped around 47 hp (35 kW), either natively or restricted/limitable, so I can learn safely without the bike heavily punishing beginner mistakes.

A few preferences and details:

Open to both new and used options.

Aesthetics: I really like sporty styling and a wider rear tire, though that’s a preference rather than a strict requirement for my first bike.

Goal: A manageable mid-weight or beginner bike that builds good fundamentals, whether it’s a dedicated \~400–500cc machine or a restricted middleweight I can de-restrict later down the road.

What models would you recommend checking out for someone taking this route? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I am 20(F) and I want to take the MSF course like soon(within the next 2-3 months) the computer test and the actual riding course. I would like some tips and notes that I can take so I can like actually study for it!

I SUCK at test taking so anything you think that would help me will do!

And if you would like to share your experience on when you took the MSF course yourself, feel free to share!

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for a little advice. I had my CBT today (I ended up doing about 2.5 hours then my instructor advised I go home to rest and return again tomorrow) I’m learning on a 125cc and I was SUPER excited to start learning to ride today, I grew up around bikers so finally getting my license has been a lifelong dream of mine.

To put it short… it was a bit of a disaster. I dropped the bike 8 times (on my legs) and stalled twice. My instructor said for the most part I have good clutch control, but my brain just seems to short circuit every time it comes to breaking. He’s teaching me to only used the back break currently, and I’ve noticed when I pull the clutch in to slow down, I also pull down on the accelerator while simultaneously trying to break, then I lose balance and topple to the side. I don’t think it helped either that I was the only woman there, and every time I dropped the bike, all the men learning to do their CBT just laughed and hurled insults at me, so I was getting pretty frustrated with myself.

I’m also having trouble with just keeping the revs consistent, they are either too small or too large. Has anyone got any advice?

My instructor has said he will get me used to the controls on a scooter tomorrow, as he thinks the 125cc is too heavy for me (I am 5ft) which I am happy to do, I’m just worried that I’ll be stuck to a scooter and never get the hang of riding a bike.

It’s me again. I posted that I had completed my first day for my msf course, some negatives but lots of positives. I was feeling good and excited for my second day. However right now I do not feel that way at all. I’m trying to sleep so I can wake up early for more riding, and I am all of a sudden super scared. Like I’m having a really bad panic attack, I’m overthinking, my body is shaking, I don’t know why. I’m laying here in bed and my body feels like it’s on a bike still, like I feel a bit free and sometimes feel like I’m falling which is the same feeling I felt when I would stall. Did anyone else have this experience? I’m like genuinely terrified and considering not going because I feel so uncomfortable

UPDATE: I passed with 100%

Had a drop right next to the parking lot ticket machine, it was an uphill and I was trying to make it stable when getting ticket, I failed. When I try to do the kickstand I accidentally twisted my grip so i had a fall.

The driver behind me helped me pushed up my bike. Then I was panicking and embarrassing because there’s a line of cars watching me. So I get on, trying my best to move, lost my mind on lever and gas, result in a lot of stall and dropped my bike again. By that time I really wish I had a full face helmet rather then a 3/4 so no one sees my face…

the bike was ok nothings damaged as there’s crash bar on it, only that is damaged which is what should happen. But aside from scratches and wounds I got on my arm and legs I’m kinda afraid of using my bikes again like the image just lingers in my head that I don’t want to touch it at all… like just sitting on it lose my confidence like what I used to be, just the feeling of stressed

Can I ask how anyone recovered from your first drop? I still really like my bike but the embarrass and worry feeling is stopping me from riding it again.

I just got done with my first day in my MSF course. For starters, riding the bike itself is definitely fun. However one of my instructors is very nice and will go out of their way to help me if I struggle, while the other will just repeat the same thing over and over again and ask me if I feel like I should continue (which to me feels like he’s doubting me). I had a few mishaps for sure, probably the most out of the class, but I picked myself up and kept going. The way he said things toward me, and the way I heard him and others making fun of me definitely discouraged me, I felt more pressure and messed up even more so.

Things that we covered today were obviously starting and stopping, turns, counter-steering, and shifting gears. I have turning the bike on, turning, counter-steering, and gear shifting all basically down. However I struggle with clutch and throttle balance A LOT. I either can’t stay in the friction zone and stall, or I accelerate too fast, or I’m very jittery with the throttle. I started to get better towards the end, but my throttle control is very bouncy. That’s the main critique the instructor told me and I found myself. I also seem to stall when I stop a lot, like I’ll break and then just roughly stall.

Any tips on how to overcome these difficulties? Tips and pointers on the throttle and clutch balance would be amazing! Also maybe tips on how to overcome my instructor being in my head? (If that’s possible)

Thanks!!

EDIT: Thank you so much everyone! What I gathered is yes my instructor isn’t great, yes practice is needed (which I just don’t get much time to practice to pass this course is the main issue). Most importantly I will focus on making sure my clutch is held all the way and also being in first gear when taking off. I’ll try to remember to update if I pass tomorrow!

UPDATE: I PASSED WITH 100% ON BOTH TESTS

I like motorbikes and all that stuff. I’m a pillion often but I don’t currently own one. All I care for about a bike is how it looks. What can I say to make it sound like I know what I’m talking about?

I've been riding for a month and today I stumbled upon some twisties in a canyon by accident, the speed limit was 30 and I don't think I went past 35 the whole time. At one point I went into a turn slightly too fast and went a bit over the yellow line but only for a second. I'm just nervous to lean the bike and keep feeling like I'm going into the turns too fast but then I'm only going like 28mph. Just looking for tips and advice?

In good news though I rode 70miles and it was my longest ride yet 🥳

I’m 16M and in the USA, i have a 250cc honda cruiser style bike that i want to fix and drive to school on occasions. My mom who’s an EMS is allowing me to fix stuff for fun but she won’t allow me to ride it, i can see where she’s coming from as she’s seen lots of death while on the job but i want to convince her that the people who are involved in that do it to themselves. whether it’s tricks or high speeds. i think that with the proper gear and me taking classes that i should be able to ride, i don’t plan on going high speeds or doing tricks for that matter (if you even can on a cruiser) but my dream is to slowly work my way to a big bike like a goldwing and tour the states. my dad is the one who is also agreeing with me and is willing to pay for classes and AAA gear so i don’t die if i get hit. but i just need to convince my mom that everyone has the ability to get hit from another driver it doesn’t matter if your in a car or bike and that i’m responsible enough to handle my riding. does anyone have any help or been in the same situation?

Looking for bike suggestions. I’m a 30M, 5'7", based in Delhi, with 12 years of riding experience on 100–150cc bikes. This will be my first bike in the 300–500cc range. My use case is 90% touring, 10% city, so long-distance comfort is a major consideration. At the same time, a big reason I want to tour on a bike is the adrenaline/fun factor, so I also want good power and performance.

I’m currently considering the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. Would you recommend it for someone of my height and riding purpose? Also open to suggestions for other bikes I should consider.

Not just little ones, some are huge and would fuck me up! I'm envious of people who live in suburban areas with perfectly paved roads. I live in a city where there's tons of trash, potholes, glass, old railroad tracks, etc. Knock on wood i've been able to dodge them all but wondering how other people who live in cities like mine work around this

Took the MSF course last weekend and found a used 2015 cbr300r with only 2k miles on it for only $3.5k. Time to ride and learn

Got this baby 2 weeks ago and she’s beautiful. I’m getting really comfortable with turns and higher speeds! Progressing slowly and carefully but I went on a small mountain run with my partner driving behind me and it went really well!

Looking to learn about bike maintenance and what to look out for! Would love some resources! Thank you!

Starts this week. Any tips? I have a helmet, gloves, and I'll be wearing my work boots, jeans and long sleeve. I am a short female and specifically noted that I need a smaller motorcycle. I own a 2005 Honda rebel. Looking for any advice I should know!

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After getting my CBT a year ago I finally decided to start looking to buy a 125cc.

Understandably I was feeling very rusty as my only experience was the 3/4 hours before the test, so basically zero experience!

I looked at a bike today, I met the seller on an industrial estate to take it for a test ride. In hindsight I should have said I wasn't confident enough, but thought I'd test the waters. Further up the road, I lost control of the bike coming off a quiet junction. Luckily no one was around, I wasn't hurt and there was no damage to the bike. But very aware this could have gone very badly if it was in a built up/busy area!

Quite rightly it's knocked my confidence for 6 (I know I should have judged my own ability) but it was a sobering realisation that I was not ready to be on the road even though I legally can!

I live in a quiet area, where if I was to have a bike I could slowly build my confidence up doing an hour or so every day. But I'm wondering if I should redo my CBT or even get some more lessons?

Would be keen to hear other people's experiences on riding for the first time and building confidence?

What’s up everyone?! Got my endorsement! Got a bike! I also got the silent treatment from my wife! I guess I’m doing things right! Be safe out there!!

New rider here, had my first ride in heavy rain today, and the feeling was a bit different than I would have anticipated. Rode to work, and on the way home, got caught in a torrential thunderstorm. Bike went from normal(just getting tires warmed up, to feeling touch and go for traction, even trying to step out a couple of times in curves. Tires are barely scuffed in, so not sure why? For reference, I'm 5'10", 130lbs before riding gear and work gear backpack, bike is a '26 Xpro X24 Roadster 250, weighs about 313lbs with fuel and oil. Normally it's a very agile ride, yet stable at speed. Got very twitchy, and was entirely unsure how much traction I actually had. Rained hard enough that there was water in both tire grooves of my lane, so after few minutes in tire groves, I moved to center of lane, simply because it wasn't covered in standing or flowing water, though it didn't seem to help much. Thoughts?

Hey guys I want some advice leaning and getting a new bike. So I have had my Yamaha r3 for about three months and have put 2,800 miles on it in the time I’ve owned it and my goal is pretty early in the riding season next year that I’ll get a r6 however I don’t want to be one of those people that gets a bike that out paces there skill level. I’m sure you’ve all seen the type and I don’t want to be like that so I want to know is there a specific movement where I’ll know I’m ready? I try to lean into corners more and more but still have some chicken strips so I’m not exactly sure how to feel about that. Over all any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone,

​I’m a first-time bike buyer and I’m really considering buying the Royal Enfield Bear 650. I test drove it recently and loved how it felt—the driving position, the looks, and the overall ride.

​My main purpose for this motorcycle would be using it for my daily commute, so I'm double checking a few things first. When I look online at other bike specs, a lot of them have massive engines. I guess I don't fully understand why a 650 motor from Royal Enfield is only making 47 horsepower?

I’m really trying to understand if that’s actually enough power to maintain 70-75 mph for extended highway rides, and if it still has enough punch left to overtake traffic safely on US freeways.

Since I'm new to motorcycles, I'm just trying to understand the pros and cons so I can make a good judgment.

I’d really appreciate any unbiased feedback you have on it, positive or negative.

​Appreciate all your time and help. Stay safe out there!

​Gracias.

Basically you hold the bike and spin it on the stand. I wanna know if it's safe and it won't just break or chip a piece of my stand.