It’s about a 20 min ride with a few faster roads and curves. Proud of myself after only riding for a few weeks outside of parking lot practice!

This my one of first times going on road by myself in traffic and stupidly enough it was rental in a city where i am not even familiar with the language regardless my male ego told me everything will be fine
and everything mostly was except one point during the start of the ride where at a signal instead of stopping more towards the right i stopped towards the left (the left is where we ride in this country and traffic lights dont apply for going left atleast in most cities) then people started honking so i moved a little front because they wanted to go left in my mind i still believe they are enough space to go left but i anyways moved left but still people were shouting at me in a language i do no understand and kept on going on eventually my confusion turned into fear but some nice uncle next to me told the people to calm down and leave regardless one my biggest fears is to not be that one annoying guy on the road and well turns out getting berated in a language you dont understand for being an idot on the road is also one of them
i genuinely dont want to ride a bike in traffic ever again

Let me add:

My day to day driving consists of constantly being on the highway/freeway.
I live in the suburbs, I usually take the longer routes to avoid traffic, how does a biker deal with traffic? (Especially in a state like mine that you can’t lane filter/split)
For weather conditions, I live in Georgia.

Just bought a ninja 650 and I’ve mainly been practicing in a church parking lot and sometimes ride on the road late at night. I’ve been struggling with my shifting, mainly downshifting. Everytime I try to downshift I get this aggressive engine breaking no matter how slow I let the clutch out. It feels like my rear tires are skidding. What can I do to make it smoother?

I want to take these reflectors off. I know better to have them on than not. But if I have plenty of visibility in my gear do you think these really make a noticeable difference?

I bought a Harley Freewheeler trike to learn to ride, but am having doubts if its safe to ride. I am hearing it tips over a lot, anyone have experience with them.

I have never ridden motorcycle.

This might be a stupid question with an obvious answer but is it the top or bottom I loosen ?

i recently picked up a 2021 crf450r as my first ever dirt bike i traded it for my surron ultra bee i had that bike for around 13 months learnt so much on it i mainly rode it on the street and the occasional trip to the dirt where i would mostly pin in through some dirt roads never really challenging myself with tricky trails i was very comfortable in the street learning multiple different tricks to do in a wheelie all of my friends say that i already know the fundamentals of a bike and will be able to pick up riding dirt bikes really fast but I’m worried I’ve never been good at many things i was easily the least skilled rider in my town taking over 6 months to learn how to wheelie never learned how to jump my bike even at the small mountain bike park down the road i’m wondering if i should try my hardest to trade for a 250 to help the learning process go easier or if i should be okay with the 450 as long as i take things slow i was very confident on my ultra bee but that is a very easy bike a 450 is a massive step up what should i do i am i going to be okay it was this a horrible decision

I got my SCL500 a month ago now and have put 130 some odd miles and was wondering when I should start lubing my chain for example, or changing my brake fluid, or change my tires etc. just hoping to get some advice on what the maintenance schedule of my bike should look like and recommendations.

Hello, i’m about to buy my first bike after i finish my local biking course. I’ve heart a lot of good things about Honda Rebel and tbh i fell in love with it. I really like it visually.
Although i have a couple of requirements to my new vehicle. I need a comfortable bike. A bike that it would be comfortable to ride long distances with a passenger, a back trunk and two side bags. I thought about Honda Rebel 500 but it seems to be underpowered for such needs as i have (is it?). 1100 is more expensive, about $5k more. I have the budged and it looks like i can switch 1100 to a lightweight mode and limit its max powers if i need it but not sure if i really need such powerful bike as a beginner. Need advice.

I’ve done a few mountain runs now and I must say, they have been some of the best teaching moments for me. I’m 3.5 months into riding and I absolutely love my bike!

My new to me Continental GT 650 Anniversary Edition

Got it with only 236 miles on the odometer

Taking the MSF this weekend, wish me luck

Anyone up for a motorcycle trip in Korea? lol

Guys i brought a riding jacket a whilee ago and never actually used it not even worn once with all liners viaterra miller jacket if anyone interested DM (Brand new never been worn not even 50kms )

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I notice my tire pressure goes down every 1-2 days. I was wondering if this was normal. I tried the spray method of checking for any leaks but nothing around the tire. I did notice that the valves on my wheels don't go all the way in. I was wondering if that's normal (Bike's a Ninja 500). If it is, is it normal to lose some psi each day?

I’ve been driving this bike around for like a week now and it’s really fun ima definitely stick with it for a month or so but I intended to take it from Louisiana to South Carolina in October for my friends marine graduation but the bike seems like it’s TWEAKING if u go above like 65
Is there any recommendations on what to move up to I originally wanted a Honda rebel maybe a 300 or 500 something interstate worthy Atleast so I can travel and camp

A 2004 GS500. I'm so exited for the adventures to come!

Hello there! I am a new rider, got my first bike a few months ago and waited for the warmer months to start to learn. I got my basics down, and even took the MSF (though I didn't pass my test... dang u-turns!). I have been practicing in my parking lot and feel good, I just get so unsure of myself when I start to think about going on the road, like somehow I will forget everything I know or miraculously something bad will happen.

To those more experienced, what helped you build your confidence? What do you recommend to get more comfortable on main roads? What advice was most helpful to you? I don't really have any rider friends where I live, so sometimes I think I get in my head and spook myself. Anything is appreciated!

Hello, I am M 21. I recently took the MSF and was removed on the second day without any explanation and I was told if I wanted to come back I would have to buy a motorcycle from them and they wanted me to take the DMV route and I was wondering if that was normal. I was wondering, could anyone point me in the right direction if I was to get a motorcycle which one might be a good option I’m 6’1 250.

Does anyone own a 2012 Honda NC700X?

How do you feel about it?

How does it run for you?