For how long did you ride with just a permit?

[southpw11]

I rode for about a year or so before getting a license. In illinois you can take a safety course for 20 bucks sponsored by the state gov't and they will give you 1 day of classroom and 2 days of 'on the bike' instruction, and then give you the riding test at the end. Best way to do it by far. Not sure if you'r state does that but it's great.

[AeroJames]

Had my permit about 2 months and rode everyday about 20-30 miles. I felt that the extra practice was better in the long run. Got my M1 so I could ride the freeways and take my bike to work. My wife still gets nervous.

You should take as much time as you need to feel comfortable riding. Remember, people don't look out for you, so you need to be in control at all times.

[bikenut]

Permit? Maybe a month.
Most important, go to the license test site without an appointment and learn the maneuverability tests. If they leave the cones up do practice runs. If not go back on Sunday with your own cones and pucks. The slalom and the panic stop can be dang hard if you wait until test day to learn it.

I also agree wholeheartedly you should not fear highway speed. Ride as much as you can with the objective of feeling secure at 65 MPH with only one hand (throttle) on the bars. If you have a two hand death grip you need more practice.

[Fat Daddy]

You need a license to ride a motorcycle?






















JKBTW.

[kokopellioh]

Originally Posted by bikenut

The slalom and the panic stop can be dang hard if you wait until test day to learn it.

S-turns in the box were my bugaboo. I should have popped the pointy ends off the grips for the day.

Got a second chance at the panic stop after the instructor/examiner noted "you are anticipating things pretty far ahead, aren't you?"

Yup. Comes from commuting on city streets during rush hour.

[Lakota]

Never had a permit. Took the test; got my license.


Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App

[shadowride69]

i was bad i rode for damn near 10 years no endorsment or permit i went to see a buddy of mine over in eastern wa he is a state trooper and told me to get my endorsment cause they are pulling random bikes over to check for being legal 3 days later i was in a class to get my lisence thank you officer

[bigblueskies98]

5th bike at about 100k miles before I got mine.

[PA Dave]

Originally Posted by kokopellioh

S-turns in the box were my bugaboo. I should have popped the pointy ends off the grips for the day.

I hate the box. Really, really hate the box. I have to force myself to practice it.

[Bro Cater]

I purchased my Shadow, took the MSF class about a month later and got my endorsement. Mostly rode through town for the first month and finally ventured out on the Highway. Just ride at your comfort level.