How do you become an "expert" rider?

Track expertise is that of the machine . one can run the machine to it's limits with few and somewhat predictable distractions. Expertise on the street is similar to track riding in regard to hours/ miles in the saddle, but also adds the elements of common sense which is actually a detriment on the track. The streets and highways are littered with debris ( trash ,gravel, furniture etc) that you'll not too often see on a track. The streets have intersections( not too often seen on a track) and the biggest hazard of all, cars and trucks, lots of them, doing all sorts of unpredictable ,crazy things. Like the track, the only way to master the street is to get out there and do it. If you survive your mistakes ,learn from them and ****** Always be aware you are at risk of being the victim of someone elses mistake*****. *** how do you become an expert? Hours/miles in the saddle, push the limits, If you're lucky you can find a mentor, look for someone with gray hair and a limp, they can teach you a lot.*** Just because someone is a good target shooter does not mean they'll do well in a gun fight.

I used to think I was an intermediate to expert level rider, but then I rode some more and realized I was just the opposite. The more I ride, the more I find I don't know. I think when you talk to people who have alot of expertise at a certain subject, they'll never call themselves an 'expert' - they will know that no matter what it is, the more you learn, the more you want to learn. I think 'experienced' is a more realistic term. Are you experienced? I am. (sorry jimmy hendrix!) But I'll still always be learning - and never an expert!

If you're a 16-28 male, this typically means leaving your ego as far behind in the past as possible. That includes, but is not limited to, starting off with a small bike... buying proper helmet, full gear (jeans and leather jacket are inadequate), riding a modern bike, modern suspension, modern brakes. Save the money on fancy exhaust and/or chrome and take an advanced safety course or if you live around a race track, learn how to properly negotiate a turn. Ride every day. Ride within your limits. Be aware at all times. There is no secret. Grind ... practice. Stay alive.

I can answer this. I have been riding motorized 2 wheels for 36 + yrs and I do most of my riding these days out on the track in the middle group and I ride some track days in the expert group and the track I consider much safer because most tracks are fairly wide open and the track is prepared well for racing and you are riding with fellow experienced riders so you don't have cars pull out in front of you and you don't have sand, water, etc on the track like you do on the street. So I suspect if I have any accidents it will most likely be on the street vs the track and I also ride an older Ducati 916 where top speed is around 155 mph.

Well, I can say I'm an "Expert" dirt rider and an "Expert street rider. When I'm street riding i always ride safe.But, when I'm stunt riding my street bike we have a certain place to go that we can always close it off so a innocent motorist is not in harms way.... As for dirt riding well i raced MX for 14 years and then i got into FMX and i have been doing that for the past 7 years, Street bikes i have riding them for 24 years.... I can pretty much say out of all the insane stuff i do on motorcycles & dirt bikes & atv's.... Yes, I am an "Expert" rider. Bob, I got a case of Mountain Dew for you.

Be all the expert you want it only takes one mistake at any skill level.

Seek knowledge to learn as much as you can and practice diligently to develop and improve your skills.

I have been riding on the road for 17 years and 10 years on dirt prior to that. I am a certified MSF Instructor and Rider Coach. I have passed the MA Police Motorcycle Course. I have ridden over 300,000 miles via motorcycle - yet I do not consider myself an expert. I would say one can have expertise in track, trail, or road riding, but to be an expert is something I don't want any part of. Someone saying they are an expert stating that they have all of the answers. When you cease to learn, you cease to be. Keep riding and staying alive, that's what matters.

I bought my first bike in Sept of 1977 so I have 30 years of riding experience. Does that make me an "expert"? I don't know but I must be close.