I think under 50CCs (maybe its 75CCs) you only need a driver's license. The reason why there are 2 types of motorcycle licenses is b/c if your under 18 its alot easier to get an L class than getting an M class. Bigger bikes are harder to ride as well.

 

u can ride 50cc here with no license at all thats what all the DWI ppl ride to work haha dont drink and drive. big bikes are not hard to ride i started on the street with a goldwing when i was 16 the best way for someone to learn in my opinion is a dirt bike it dont hurt that bad when u go down and it dont tear the bike up most of the time.. if u learn how to ride the big bike first the smaller ones are so easy.. instead of getting used to the smallbike firstand busting ur *** when u get on the bigger one

 

It seems that you have had dirt bike experiance, which is prolly why you were able to ride a goldwing as your first street bike. However, alot of people don't have dirt bike experiance and you are pretty much telling these people that a goldwing is a great starter bike, which its not.

 

If you have any kind of common sense, a 600cc bike is a good starter bike, and a nice bike to have period. Not too much power, but then again has enough to haul some major booty.

 

did i say oh a goldwing is a great starter bike no.. if they go and buy a 150cc bike they will be so unhappy because they will get run overdue to lack

of power. they should find a 600cc-750cc street bike or around a 750cc crusier so when they get used to riding they will have a bike worth riding

and not a 150cc bike, i wouldnt even want a dirt bike that small.. i tought about 5 of my friends to ride on a 750cc suzuki vulcan and one on a

750cc v45 magna they never got hurt i started them in a parking lot once they got used to the control and feel of the bike we would go down the

road

edit thank u ben i very much so agree

 

well in CA, we have 3 types of licenses.
C, M1, M2.
I don't know but heck,I think you could ride a bike with permit.
Then what's the difference with license? Just having passenter?
oh yeah, how much does usual bike cost? And usually when does the bike in poor condition on mileage?
Thanks guys, you guy's been great help.
and yeah, they require license to ride moped here lol

 

Took the state class and test with a Rebel 250cc. Then picked up a Magna 750 that I rode for a year, and moved up to my baby, HD FLSTC.

 

Getting your permit and licence in cali is a breeze...you dont need a DL and the written exam is a joke...the ninja 250R is the best starter bike...sport feel but not crazy fast...its still quick tho

 

you needa license to drive a moped i drove one for a while

and if you own a dirtbike throw some blinker lights and a headlight on it and there street legal so if your comfortable with them why not

 

hey I always used clutch when shifting, but I heard from few people that you don't need to use the clutch when shifting up. But you always need to use the clutch when shifting down...
so is that true? no use of clutch when shifting up? use of clutch makes the bike go faster than just shifting right?