Was thinking of learning how to ride a motorcycle (something small)- never had before- any reasonably price ways to do this and approximate cost?
Looked on this website.
States $489 to get a 2 days learner permit.
Seems bit pricey though but would appreciate any advice.
mate,
Thanks!
Join a club so someone can pick you up and “shadow” you for rides
I have a mate that runs a business like this. Similar to driving instructor, he goes out riding with people new to motorcycles and keeps an eye on them and then gives them feedback when they return.
you stayed upright - great effort 😉
Do learners course, then go do test at whatever licencing agency is applicable for your state.
Then have free reign to ride on the roads on a learner approved bike. (Having done this in the past, and seen how uncoordinated some of the people in the learners course was, it's crazy that's the only barrier for public road riding :) )
would this be the Learner Permit M-GLS 2 day course?
https://www.allstarmotorcycletraining.com.au/book-online/
yep
Pretty sure all the learner courses are 2 days and its a mix of prac and theory.
Rock up with your motorcycle gear (ie helmet, jacket, gloves etc). Do course, dont fail, then go sit exam at RTA/VicRoads etc and get an "R" on your drivers license.
You do the test at the course. It's written first, then if you passed that they take you on a prac exam.
@Mechz: Been a long time since I did mine so yeah, could be mistaken.
I remember having to also do a road test exam at the RTA prior to getting current drivers licence updated , but could be just dreaming that memory.
Unsure if the requirements differ from NSW (where I did the course) to VIC (where you've linked), but the Stay Upright course didn't request full gear, only "attend in long pants + long-sleeve shirt / jacket". They also provided the gloves + helmet for use, though this was pre-Covid.
If you're definitely keen on riding, I'd buy a helmet and gloves for the course - you'll need them anyway. Hold back on the riding jacket and pants until you have your license. Plus, if you're in the gear all day you may overheat, depending on the day.
can you attend the learner course- without having ever rode a bike?
@funnysht: Absolutely, that's who it's for. I'd received my motorbike license without ever having ridden a motorbike, though I had ridden a bicycle when younger (15+ years younger).
Most of the difficulty of a bicycle is balance, but motorbike is easier as it's moving faster.
@funnysht: Yes. I know heaps of people who never rode a motorcycle in their life and went and did the course.
@pegaxs: cool..but in their description it states this course 2 day does not cover how to learn to ride ..weird
@funnysht: @funnysht
It is written very strangely, but Step One emphasises that the 2-day course is designed to take people who can already ride (i.e. balance on a moving bike, make turns etc) and turn them into road-ready motorcyclists.
If you can’t ride at all, then you should do the Head Start course.
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It seems pricey on the surface, but remember they’re providing the motorbikes, location, safety gear, insurance…skills & experience. There’s a lot of expense running a training course like that
Well worth it
In VIC, the 2 Day Leaner Permit + Check Ride + License Assessment is usually around $1000. StayUpright looks to be on the cheaper end (if you can do weekdays).
If you need basic skills, try going off road. Nothing beats practice and dirt hurts less when you fall off
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Getting a large number of sessions with an instructor is the best advice I could give. Don't worry too much about the money. I think I went for about 10 sessions to get my LAMS. Then 3 sessions on a larger bike for my open.
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etc etc etc etc.
Keep in mind, riding a motorbike is far more dangerous than driving a car. I have numerous friends/acquaintances with serious injuries (including loss of ability to walk) from minor crashes that would have not have resulted in any injury if driving a car. Most scary one was a girl riding a scooter at only 25 km/h, drove over water, slipped and tipped over, became separated from scooter and slid along the ground until she hit a wall, and got life-changing injuries to limbs and organs resulting in numerous surgeries and permanent disabilities.
Around 30 times as many serious injuries and fatalities as cars, per km. But how much of that is caused by the bike?
A person must be more risk-tolerant to buy a motorcycle, so ride less cautiously than the average person would.
It is the same question with engine size. Bigger motorcycles have far more deaths per km than a 125 or 250cc. But is that because the riders are different people? Of course, if you go to an Asian city where everyone rides motor scooters, half the people walk with a limp :)
But how much of that is caused by the bike?
I would argue the difference is almost entirely due to the bike based on what I know about cars and accidents and physics.
If the difference is 2/3 the bike, and only 1/3 rider vs driver behaviour, that would mean your real increased risk getting crippled is only 10x instead of 30x . … I guess if you care about that, you are probably still driving a car :)
I was thinking about getting a license so we could do a touring holiday overseas. Trying to persuade my mates its not that crazy :) We've just done the scooter hire in Asia thing before. Of course if you crash on those without a license, no insurance and you end up being one of the idiots with a GoFundMe for your medivac. I'm sure lessons help too.
@bargaino: I rented a Honda cub in Japan (don't need motorcycle license to ride it) and rode around the mountains for a few weeks. It was fun, but I only realised later how dangerous it was. I came very, very close to losing balance and falling off a cliff while riding along a dirt road in the rain.
Seeing as you just ride on your own once you pass the learner test, i'd get a couple days riding up your sleeve