[coltrane]

I want to learn how to ride and I want to do it on a goldwing everybody keep telling me to start with something smaller I have yieled to a older wing but a goldwing it will be any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

hello and welcome to GWOF coltrane, i would get something smaller than a wing as a first bike. if i could afford them both i would get a wing and something smaller to learn on and ride the other bike for a season before taking on a wing. can you ride already ? how about a mfs course?

 

[detdrbuzzard]

seems he is going on every wing forum and asking the same question and not getting the answer he wants. like i stated on another forum ( that he hasn't replied on ) if you want a wing go get one and hopefully it won't bite you where it hurts

 

[fossil92]

coltrane,

I will say this & that's all.

Learning to ride & starting on a Wing would be the equivalent of wanting to learn how to fly & climbing in the Cockpit of DC10, wanting to learn how to sail & Wheeling a Tall Ship, learning to race cars & hopping in an F1 car. I hope I'm making my point.

Be smart take a Motorcycle safety course. Learn on their 250's at the end you get your license. Your Happy & ride something smaller to get experience or Do what you would like & hope for the best.

Good Luck either way.

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

Take the motorcycle safty course and you will know why you start small.. Ride safe.

 

[bstar]

At the risk of being repetitious and sounding like a broken record do the right thing Coltrane. A large MC like a GoldWing can do you a lot of physical harm and you don't want that I'm sure.
If you have never ridden (you say you are wanting to learn)you are a beginner and I guarantee you that you are not ready for the power,weight,balance, and shear size of
a Goldwing. There is nothing wrong with wanting to own and ride one,good for you,they are an awesome machine but "Please" start with something small. A MC is not a big bicycle with a motor okay, the dynamics are totally different.There is'nt one rider on this site that I know would steer you wrong and we want you to succeed at riding...but the
right way without getting hurt and that means a smaller MC and someone that knows what they're doing with experience to teach you,"then" graduate to the bigger MC.
You're going to fall down when learning,do it on a machine thats light, not 800 + pounds.

-Robert-

 

[lonewolftx]

OK I will tell you what you want to hear! Buy a Wing and learn to ride on it.
Just remember the following; Gear up with protective jacket gloves good skid-lid boots and gloves. FIND SOMEONE TO GO WITH YOU AND GO TO AN EMPTY PARKING LOT. Ride slow and practice turns stopping and stopping. Practice clutch control and shifting. Do this until you feel at ease on the bike.
Now, you will need ome good medical ins, and some deep pockets for repairs.
I am 62 years old and have ridden all my life. I grew up in a motorcycle shop. I have sold bikes to people that had never ridden and watched some ride into a wall the first time they got on it.
Now, if this thread is a joke, IT'S NOT FUNNY. If you are for real PLEASE AT LEAST TAKE A RIDER SAFETY COURSE.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

seems everyone ( even on other forums ) been discouraging him, haven't seen him on any forum. if he is sooo determined to learn to ride on a wing why ask for anyones approval? just go do it

 

[Glazguy]

Couldn't agree more. Start on a 250cc and you'll probably be able to get your money back for it as it's such a popular learning bike. You're going to regret learning on a bike that size.
Sure, everyone talks about how good they handle but that is when you know how to ride. Good luck in whatever you decide to do. Hope you take the advice though.

 

[trike lady]

Ok, this is a 7 year old topic, but one that needs to refresh the newbies who want a Wing as their first bike. No not a good idea find a good used starter bike until you learn how to ride properly.

 

[budoka]

I have an ex riding buddy that bought an 1100 Interste as a first bike. Never crashed, but he was just ,ucky. I quit riding with him because he was dangerous to both him an othrrs.he never made a good rider ever. But he was legally licensed...

 

[James2003x]

It is difficult for me to stop at stoplights etc. because the bike is wider and it is awkward for me to put my feet down.

Isn't that the truth. Man one thing I hate is the rider peg position. I am used to forward controls and a couple times I have caught my paint leg on the peg while trying to put my foot down at a stop sign or traffic light. I'm not a foot dragger but I may soon become one if I can not get used to getting my paint leg away from the peg.

 

[Chopin]

Ok, this is a 7 year old topic, but one that needs to refresh the newbies who want a Wing as their first bike. No not a good idea find a good used starter bike until you learn how to ride properly.

You just resurrected a lot of memories of past members. :smile2:

 

[detdrbuzzard]

I have an ex riding buddy that bought an 1100 Interste as a first bike. Never crashed, but he was just ,ucky. I quit riding with him because he was dangerous to both him an othrrs.he never made a good rider ever. But he was legally licensed...

I have a friend that started out with a 1200 aspencade, he has turned out to be a pretty good rider and has upgraded to a 1500 wing now days

 

[HappyTrails]

Taking the MSF would be wise. Good luck on your adventure.