If you want to live the dream of the wind blowing through your hair as you race along scenic roads, you will need either a convertible or a motorcycle. Convertibles are less appealing than they once were, with the price of gas being extraordinarily high, and convertibles are not built for gas economy.
Motorcycles are a much better buy than cars. They are a much easier and more economical way to feel that thrilling rush of air when you ride. The beginning cost of a motorcycle is often lower then a car even when they are luxurious or customized. The operations are also less then driving most cars, truck, or even a muscle car.
Motor scooters are an option for the more conservative rider. They shield the body a bit more than just a plain bike and are operated in the same manner, including licensing, that regular bikes are. They are reasonably priced and can be an appealing choice to the person who may not think of themselves as the motorcycle type.
The concept of a biker has become quite different in the past few years. As the population ages, many button down professionals enjoy expensive motorcycles. Money does not preclude one from enjoying winds and rain on comfortable faded clothes. More and more ladies are also joining the ranks, relegating the "Hell's Angel" stereotype to the distant past.
If you are in love with motorcycles, the first step to follow is to get your license and learn to ride. Check the motor vehicle handbook for your state to learn the regulations and safety rules for motor bikes. You will start by getting your learner's permit. With this, you can ride as long as a licensed driver is within sight (not necessarily riding on the bike with you, unlike a car). Once you have practiced and are ready, you can take the road test to get your motor bike license or endorsement.
Protective gear is a smart idea everywhere, though it's not required by law everywhere. Advances in design and material have made motorcycles helmets far safer than they used to be; sturdy shoes or boots, long pants and leather gloves or gauntlets will help protect your limbs and extremities from damage. Fit is critical to safety;
If you love motorcycles, the first things you will want to do are get a license and learn to ride. To get a learner's permit, you will need to take a special test on motorbike safety and learn motorbike rules from your state's handbook. When riding with a learner's permit, you will need a licensed operator to be within sight. With the rise in women motorcyclists, and more wealthy, up-and-coming and prosperous people choosing the feel of the wind on their skin over the more conventional car, the motorcycle should no longer be seen as a stereotyped blue collar worker or bearded biker.
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