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How to tell if riding a motorcycle is for you

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    by p.smith

    Is Motorcycle Riding for You? The roar in your left ear alerts you to the leather clad projectile on wheels darting past your fuel slurping car. You notice how little room motorcycles need, as you search for a super s...read more

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    by Debbie Harbour

    This question can only be directed at those who haven't had the experience that is riding a motorcycle. Like your parents would say, don't wrinkle up your nose until you try it, you might like it. A motorcycle is convenien...read more

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    by Robin Moose

    Motorcycling - The Adventure Begins Maybe you've seen moto-cross races on TV and said it had to be more fun than bungee jumping. Or, maybe you've envied your friends who took off on a two-week ride around the country on...read more

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    by Jeff Brooks

    Motorcycling is growing in popularity in many circles for a variety of reasons. People of all ages are being attracted to motorcycles. Some just for the sport of it, others for the economics. If it sounds like something...read more

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    by Rebecca Pennock

    I got my first motorcycle when I was eight years old. It was a minibike and my ticket to freedom. I might as well have become an adult that very same day. I do not remember my prom, graduation, wedding day or any other day...read more

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    by Mark Cowings

    Do you get excited at the sound of an engines roar? Does the smell of petrol spark images in your mind of flying along roads at speed? If you love cars and motor sport in general there's only one more requirement you nee...read more

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    by James Sarti

    Two-Wheeled Grounded Flight The thrill of your first bike ride; when the raining wheels come off and you stand for your own for the very first time. Albeit typically a very short trip it usua...read more

  • by Stephen Innes

    how do you tell if motorcycle riding is right for you , ? well if you are reading this article i suppose you are more than curious so have a go ! go to the local police station and ask for training schemes or try the loca...read more

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    by Lee Gee

    Motorcycles aren't for everyone. Anyone can learn to ride, but motorcycles attract a die hard core of people with a love of speed, risks or both. It's not too difficult to tell if the riding of motorcycles is 'for you' b...read more

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    by Pro-Phase

    I believe that there is a useful analogy for determining whether or not someone was meant to ride a motorcycle. For myself, riding a motorcycle was a lot like riding a roller coaster for the very first time. At first you...read more

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    by Denise Murphy

    Have you got the itch? Does your head whip around when you hear the low roar of a motorcycle going down the highway? Do you like being in control of your destination? If so then motorcycle riding could be for you. Ri...read more

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    by Elle Stanfield

    "A couple of us are gonna go ride our bikes by the park, wanna come?" Brad asked me. "Me, bike, yeah right." I laughed throwing my head back. "What you scared now, boy?" He demanded. "Um okay false statement why wo...read more

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    by Richard Serra

    Perhaps you are one of those who look at cyclists as a certain kind of breed and mentality that sets you apart as you may think of them as a plague that should be removed from the roads and neighborhoods. You are not alone...read more

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    by Curtis Carper

    With the price of gas well over $3.00 I'm sure this is a question running through the mind of many people these days. Just look at the quantity of motorcycles on the road, more than ever before. But is it for you? Quest...read more

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    by D. O'Larde

    The first test is curiosity. If curiosity in riding a motorcycle is there you might want to try just riding behind a rider. If you feel awkward embracing the rider from behind there could be some doubts whether riding a mo...read more

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    by epsilonrain

    I am a little crazy when it comes to motorcycles. I own one and it's a thing I will always treasure. Based on my own experience, when I was 15 years old, I liked to ride or moreover drive a motorcycle. My parent...read more

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    by Ivan Everett

    Motorcycles can be great fun when they're used responsibly and sensibly. Everyone can learn to ride and gain the necessary experience to be safe on a motorcycle. It's not too difficult to learn to ride and with the massiv...read more

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