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[CeleryMan]

Folks,

One of my personal goals this year is to learn how to ride a motorcycle and trek within Korea. My gut tells me that enrolling in a formal training course is the right thing to do however, apparently not many exist nor is the quality of training above par.

I will purchase a 125cc beginner bike to learn ... to that end?

1). How easy/diffcult to learn on 125 (generally speaking?)
2). How intuitive is changing gears on this type of engine?
3). Is the 125cc Daelim a decent starter bike?

The goal here is to pick up good habits and learn the proper road etiquette. All comments, suggestions, advice appreciated!

[mateomiguel]

... what? Why would you go to a class to learn to ride a motorcycle? I learned in the space of an afternoon, by borrowing my friend's bike and riding it around. I even did jumps off their little dirt hill.

I suggest you buy one, get on it, turn it on, and twist the handle. There ya go.

[CeleryMan]

muchas gracias amigo!

[thebomb]

But there is a distinct difference in playing around off-road on a bike and playing in traffic, certainly Korean traffic. Also you might pick up habits that could cause fatal in the future. Learning how to ride from an instructor is the safer option, they should, if they are any good, teach you how to "control" the bike at all times, and also the best way to drop a bike.

One trick for good bike control is to set up a slalom of cones, or any obstacle to weave around, and practice going in and out of them, whilst reducing, yes reducing, your speed to the point that you can comfortably and stably ride through the cones on tick over.

[CeleryMan]

Your point is well taken. I would never use this bike as a daily commuter or even try my luck at riding through the local roads. My goal is to explore the Korean country-side on weekends.

I'm in Suwon and can't find anyone local who migh offer courses. I'm thinking of going to a local shop and paying shop-owner to teach me?

Thanks