Big Bike Training

[dsmiththailand]

I've been riding maxi scooters for over 20 years throughout Asia, Vietnam, Thailand and India (never been in an accident and take all required precautions in wearing protective clothing).. I am now looking how to learn to ride (shift) gears on the big bikes, as i am wanting to purchase a touring motorcycle, like the BMW 850GS.  Is there a school in Pattaya that i can attend for training?  Thanks

[EVENKEEL]

My opinion is you'd be advised to buy a scooter with manual transmission. You've got Yamaha Exciter, Suzuki Raider, Yamaha 155 and Kawasaki 175 plus other Chinese brands. Buy a used one and have at it learning to use clutch. I haven't heard of a big bike class.

 

Mityon has a basic class for Motorcycle License, maybe they could do a class for you.

Edited April 24, 2021 by EVENKEEL

[VocalNeal]

If you have been riding for 20 years then the only difference is the clutch. gear shift and rear braking. That doesn't take long. The braking can be learnt on a Wave and the clutch gear shift on the bikes listed above. 

 

[Wandr]

You can always learn.

I have even more experience riding in various countries,  both big and small.

Yet I still picked up a few things when I took the advanced rider course in the US. I had a 1200 cc touring bike at the time. 

There is a rider course in Chiang Mai,  I don't know the details though.  There should be something in Bangkok too.

A search through Facebook may come up with something. 

I advise everyone to take such courses.  A good instructor will actually take you through some scenarios.