New To Riding

LowBrewTow · Today, 10:15 AM

Hello, I am brand new to bikes and will be purchasing a dual sport dirt bike next month. I recently moved and now have tons of OHV trails right down the street from my neighborhood (live next to a federal forest). I’m a bigger guy at 6’4 240 so I was leaning towards a more “powerful” Chinese bike like a Templar X or Trailmaster 300cc but now that Xpro just released their new 300cc Paladin I may jump on that instead. Either way I’m looking forward to some new adventures soon!

Do©Hawk · Today, 03:03 PM

Welcome aboard. As a new rider, you should look into the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the basic rider courses that they offer. The course was free for me in PA. It was an invaluable learning experience. I was new to motorcycles last year when I bought my Hawk DLX.

LowBrewTow · Today, 06:46 PM

Thank you. It’s a 2 day course in my state I believe it’s around $50.will be well worth it.

Bruces · Today, 07:08 PM

Since you’re new to bikes ,how are you at wrenching on them ? That new bike is full of unknown things ,so tweaking ,repairing and figuring out those problems will be totally up to you .

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LowBrewTow Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 5	New To Riding Hello, I am brand new to bikes and will be purchasing a dual sport dirt bike next month. I recently moved and now have tons of OHV trails right down the street from my neighborhood (live next to a federal forest). I’m a bigger guy at 6’4 240 so I was leaning towards a more “powerful” Chinese bike like a Templar X or Trailmaster 300cc but now that Xpro just released their new 300cc Paladin I may jump on that instead. Either way I’m looking forward to some new adventures soon!
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Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 305	Welcome aboard. As a new rider, you should look into the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the basic rider courses that they offer. The course was free for me in PA. It was an invaluable learning experience. I was new to motorcycles last year when I bought my Hawk DLX. __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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Today, 06:46 PM	#3
LowBrewTow Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 5	Thank you. It’s a 2 day course in my state I believe it’s around $50.will be well worth it.
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Today, 07:08 PM	#4
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,647	Since you’re new to bikes ,how are you at wrenching on them ? That new bike is full of unknown things ,so tweaking ,repairing and figuring out those problems will be totally up to you .
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