# I am learning to ride!

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-learning-to-ride/262498>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [January 29, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-learning-to-ride/262498 "2012-01-29T13:31:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-learning-to-ride/262498/24 "2012-01-30T12:11:18Z")

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> [@local 600+hp built evo?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/local-600-hp-built-evo/48120/2):
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> dont be a pussy!
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> I would rather learn what a low side is at 25-30mph on a $1000 dirt bike that I can pick back up and keep riding around than a street bike.
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> Knobbies might not be the best choice sure… if you want to split hairs, get some %70/30 tires, (enduro or on/off road tires) then hit the asphalt.
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> Still there needs to be a transistion point between thinking you are Ricky Carmichael putting your foot out on turns, sliding the ass end into the turn with the rear brake clutch in to thinking you are Joe Rocket entering a turn without locking the ass end up and keeping your foot on the pegs, etc. that was my point.

Where does it say anywhere in this thread that this person is riding fast or banking turns in the dirt on a dirtbike?! He’s simply learning how to ride. I also think he said his future plans were to get a Honda Rebel. I would love to see anyone go “Joe Rocket” on something like that.

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