Carol M: How long is a motorcycle permit good for in California a year or 6 months? How long is a motorcycle permit good for before it expires. I thought it was a year but then I heard 6 months. Can't seem to find anything on the DMV site and I can't find the permit to look at it. Answers and Views: Answer by Dimo … [Read more...] about How long is a motorcycle permit good for in California a year or 6 months?
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Is it hard to drive a sports motorcycle if a person never drove a motorcycle before?
manofsteelx20: Is it hard to drive a sports motorcycle if a person never drove a motorcycle before? I want to know if its hard to drive a sports motorcycle if a person never drove a motorcycle before. If so, how is it harder than driving other motorcycles? Answers and Views: Answer by T.Smittyyes, the position is somewhat awkward if you've … [Read more...] about Is it hard to drive a sports motorcycle if a person never drove a motorcycle before?
What is an equivalent bike speed between mountain bike on pavement and high-end road bike on pavement?
connelly_25: What is an equivalent bike speed between mountain bike on pavement and high-end road bike on pavement? I ride my mountain bike about 10 miles every day on the streets around my house and typically average 15-16 miles per hour. I know that the tires add a lot of drag, so I was wondering what my speed would be on a road bike that had … [Read more...] about What is an equivalent bike speed between mountain bike on pavement and high-end road bike on pavement?
What kind of a sports bike would be good for a petite girl to learn on?
amrefr: What kind of a sports bike would be good for a petite girl to learn on? I am about to get my learners permit for a motorcycle. My dream bike is a Honda CBR (the biggest one my 5'2" frame can handle), but I want to buy a bike to learn on first. Can an experienced rider offer any suggestions? Any thing else a petite girl should consider … [Read more...] about What kind of a sports bike would be good for a petite girl to learn on?
What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
xplus0ne: What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage? I recently bought a Ninja 250 which some would say has power and gas mileage. But it is lacking on the power side when compared to larger engine sport bikes. What sport bikes are out there that have a "normal" or medium amount of power and gets good gas mileage (like 50+ … [Read more...] about What sport bike has the best combination of power and gas mileage?
How do I prepare for a motorcycle crash?
Moto R: How do I prepare for a motorcycle crash? Everyone thinks riding motorcycles is dangerous. But I ride one anyways.I have been in a crash before don't know how to prepare for a crash. Say you are speeding and a vehicle comes head on, what should you do if the vehicle is too close to dodge. There are many types of settings before a crash so … [Read more...] about How do I prepare for a motorcycle crash?
How much of a disadvantage is it to get mountain biking shoes instead of road biking shoes for a road bike?
noPain: How much of a disadvantage is it to get mountain biking shoes instead of road biking shoes for a road bike? It seems like there's a lot of disparity from one brand's shoe to the next, whether the shoes are made for road biking or mountain biking. Some mountain biking shoes seem more comfortable for everyday use or for walking. What's the … [Read more...] about How much of a disadvantage is it to get mountain biking shoes instead of road biking shoes for a road bike?