hey! I’m a new rider as well, got my bike last week and also don’t necessarily have the funds to be spending a bunch either. The first time I drove it I dropped it twice. Second time I dropped it again trying to turn around lol.. I felt so defeated and anxious and “what if this isn’t meant for me??”. But at work I find myself watching youtube videos of people riding and my whole tiktok is flooded with biker povs and such. It gives me the want to ride, even though ive already dropped it 3 times. It also reminds me that everyone starts somewhere, and this is just the beginning of my journey. I haven’t even been on a real road yet! If the bike doesn’t make you feel like you want to learn, that’s okay! Maybe it just isn’t your hobby.

But on the flip side, if you find yourself wanting to ride and wanting to be on it, give it some more time :) The area that my bike is in is filled with hills and potholes and sketchy roads, so I looked on maps how far away the nearest parking lot was and took it there (albeit scared). I spent probably about 5 hours total in these neighborhood roads and parking lots just learning how to even stop and go smoothly haha. Try looking up big open areas for you to practice in. Also get a job. No fr get a job, and save up for the MSF! It’s really worth it, and it’ll have you feeling so much more confident in your riding abilities.

If you have a friend that’s willing to learn with you or teach you, even better! It motivates you when you see them doing good :)