New 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650. New rider first time out in traffic. Part 1
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2024
- Learning how to ride a motorcycle on a Ninja 650. I'm a new rider with my only experience riding a motorcycle being my 3 day MSF training in early January 2024.
I've always liked Kawasaki Ninja's since I was about 7 yrs old. That being said in December 2023 I finally decided to buy a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650 w/abs. After passing my MSF training and obtaining my license it's time to learn how to ride my Ninja 650. Here's my experience going out into traffic for the first time after putting about 25 miles on it driving around my neighborhood getting comfortable on it. #kawasaki #kawasakininja #kawasakininja650 #motorcycle #newrider - Авто та транспорт
I just did the same thing only with the zx6-r. Please watch out for intersections! I t-boned a truck and totaled my brand new bike because I did everything right. He was at fault but it doesn’t matter. Be a ninja, head on a swivel and slow down if you don’t have line of sight on the left! Ride safe
Damn sorry to hear that. Thanks man will do.
One thing I would recommend to new riders to keep from stalling is to hold the gas open to like 10% and then just really slowly ease off the clutch. It doesn't matter if you ride the clutch on a bike like you have to worry about it in a car. Cars have dry clutches, bike clutches spin around in oil. It honestly doesn't get hot and burn up like that. Just ride the hell out of the clutch until you get the timing and feel of everything down.
Also, when shifting up remember to completely close the throttle, clutch in, click up, release clutch, then reopen throttle. It will keep the bike from being jerky.
Thanks will do.🤙🏾
Good info!
Good info!
Wait, so if I am in first gear going into second for example. I can release the throttle, clutch in fully, click up, and release clutch instantly then add throttle, or do I need to ease off on the clutch while adding throttle? Which is smoother and "cooler"
@@smoke1215 I don't know if you're trolling or not, but I know on a manual car, that's how it gets choppy. Adding throttle while releasing is how it becomes smooth. I just don't understand why you'd lie. Maybe your parents didn't love you
I'm picking mine up from the dealership in 2 weeks, I can't wait!
New rider on a brand new bike, same as you. I got the 650 because I want a bike that I can keep for years and years. I've already got tank pads and crash protection ready to fit straight onto it. The wait is killing me!
Congratulations bro, you’re gonna love it. Be safe out there.
Hello from England my brother Ninja rider. I have a 2017 ninja 650. Old man now been riding 45 years. Arthritis stopped me riding superbikes but very happy with this bike. Same bike so would say to you use plenty of revs pulling away. It's all about easing the clutch out until you feel it moving you forward. If you pull up to a stop in traffic stay in a position to rear of truck where he can see you in one of his door mirrors. Also gives you easier escape if some fool comes flying up behind you and you need to get out of there. Stay safe brother biker and remember " never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly "
Much appreciated🤙🏾
I just subscribed to your channel, last year Feb I bought a Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe and I only had a permit, and passed my road test around April of last year. Watching you ride brings back memories when I started out riding in the Brooklyn streets of NY!! A few weeks after that I rode to Connecticut, 1st time on a highway. It sure was a learning experience :)
Thanks man I appreciate it. I haven’t hit the highway yet. But when I do I’ll definitely do a video on it.🤙🏾
But then muscle memory kicks in keep keep up the good work, my brother, keep them videos come
Thanks, will do.
I got the same bike brand new in dark green I love it so far, still a whole lot to learn but it's nice to see I'm not the only one new to riding!
Nice, yea man I’m about to start learning how to rev match. I’ll probably make a video. Stay safe out there bro.🤙🏾
Best advice i can give you just by watching is to make sure you have enough revs in case you need some speed to get out of the way. You don’t have to go to 6 gear especially doing 42 at 3k rpms theirs no torque their. The more you ride you’ll get better bro.
Gotcha, thanks.
Awesome neighbourhood and bike. Safe riding bro! Thanks for the video!
Thanks🤙🏾
My brother that is exactly ho I started. I’m still a new rider stalling in traffic, but I fixed that by changing out my levers which bought it closer so I didn’t have to extend my hand so far.
Cool, stay safe out there.🤙🏾
dont be shy on the gear lever give it a good bang up and down u wont break it
Will do thanks.
@@RidingwithTJ650it can help shifting if you put a little bit of upward pressure on the shifter before you clutch in, helps it go in
@@stevenburnett1576 Yes it does, I heard some mention that on a video I saw about a week ago and have been doing that since. Thanks
Started riding the end of September after I took my MSF course. 24 Ninja 650 also. Remember, don’t stop directly behind cars at the light.
Nice. Will do thanks.🤙🏾
Looking at one tomorrow pretty excited going with the green one tho
Awesome 🤙🏾
had my 2nd kawasaki stolen in less than 7 years can't afford another one and extremely disappointed was supposed to have been a secured place where i kept it but i guess not so PLEASE be safe out there and please enjoy your new bike. thank you
Damn sorry to hear that man. I will do my best, thanks🤙🏾
Insurance didn’t cover a stolen bike?
Really cool video nice job with this keepem comin
Thanks, will do.
My ninja 650 just arrived 3 days ago. Feeling nervous ride it home but thankfully I am safely arrived. Can’t wait to ride it again 😃
Nice. I had my bike delivered, I brought my bike before I took my course. Glad u made it safely.🤙🏾
I have completed my course then. Now I am waiting for my final test to get my license lol
@@ROB-lj7jb 👍🏾Stay safe out there.
Kudos to you, my fellow beginner. I'm 2 years in with 3500 miles on the seat. Only dropped bike on
first day (hugely embarrassing). Still stall very occasionally. Remember to think "worlds slowest start" at traffic light until you get the hang of it. Anticipate other driver stupidity. Always wear gear and a helmet.
Thanks. I’ve definitely gotten better since this video was made. Thankfully I haven’t dropped it yet.🤙🏾
Commentary on point bro - good suggestions!
Thanks. I’m sure I’ll have more commentary as I get more comfortable.
Dope bro! Great views...Let's go! 💯🙌🏽
I appreciate that bro. 🤙🏾
Im 6'3 220. I started on and am still on a Vulcan S. I sat on a ninja 400 and like you, felt a bit cramped. One thing i would suggest you try. Slow down just a bit with your clutch. You may find you will shift a bit smoother.
Will do thanks.🤙🏾
Hey Brother. Nice video! I would also recommend covering your brake with two fingers, especially when approaching intersections. They don't teach this in the MSF. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
Thanks, you know what they did teach that in my MSF course I just haven’t implemented that technique yet.🤙🏾
Let's Gooooo! 🏍💨
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Good habit to ride with a couple fingers covering front brake my man.
Def looks like Va/md/nc areas
Close. It’s Georgia.
Can you consider ninja 650 as a starter bike? I dont know manual yet. Im coming from a scooter
Where did you buy your camera holder? I'd really appreciate an answer since I have the same motorcycle (Kawasaki Ninja).
For the go pro (Chinmounts.com) and for the insta 360 camera(Amazon’s insta360 motorcycle kit)
@@RidingwithTJ650 thanks 👍
@@Dosky80 No problem 🤙🏾
Whats that jacket u got there? U got a link? Very nice!!!
I don’t have a link but it’s a Sedici and I got it at Cycle gear. It was white where u see the green when I brought it.
Just got mine the same buke color and all
Nice, are u a new rider also?
@@RidingwithTJ650 nah ive been riding things whit 2 wheels once I was 5 years old ....my last bike was a 2000 yamaha yzfr6 ...it slung a rod bearing and needed a new engine ......not a new rider just reallybliked the 24 ninja
@@Bluegrass-ballistics Oh ok cool.
Shifting up way too early also when it coming to a stop us the engine breaking to help u slow done don’t hold in the clutch an down shift all the way to 1st gear
Watch some videos about rev matching so u can learn how to down shift properly
@@RidingwithTJ650 if ur holding in the clutch ur not using engine breaking
A you was doing 30 in 6th gear. Also wrong bike won’t have the power to get the hell out of the way
And why are you eyes on the dash and not on the road to be able to
Tell what rpm ur shifting in … very wrong …. Get some years of riding under ur belt then u won’t have to ask me what I saw
@@Edub1281 Ok I get it, you’re correct this was my first video riding in traffic. I haven’t seen this one in awhile. If you see the videos after this I’m sure you’ll see the difference. I’ll be working on Rev matching soon thanks.
Piece of advice. Just drive like you're driving a car and you will be fine. Avoid funny things at all cost like wheelies or stoppies
Sounds like a 125cc
🤷🏾♂️Really, I wouldn’t know.
SLOWLY EASE OFF THE CLUTCH THATS WHY YOURE JERKING