That entire ride was scary, he didn't stop at stop signs and he didn't look both ways before pulling out; you could feel something was gonna happen. Dude has courage and is not afraid to ride a big bike but he needs a lot of training so he will not get hurt or killed.
A great example of a new/unexperienced rider who grabs the biggest heaviest bike they can get. The inexperience is so evident in the way he cornered, and the fact that he was so afraid to slow the bike down and stop at any of the signs.
Yep, one of my co-workers was a brand new rider and wanted to buy a Hyabusa, being an experienced rider for over 30 years I counseled him to think something a LOT less extreme than a Hyabusa and he would kill himself on one. He ended up getting a 88 Honda Hurricane, (the Busa gave him a case of sticker shock) so he went with the older Honda, it was a nice bike but sure enough, he promptly wrecked it and was lucky to suffer only minor injuries
I actually love these guys…especially when they buy a new ride…and have to dump it a month later at $10-$15k off…cause they can’t ride. They wanna look good..and they just end up looking like a moron. It’s too bad too…cause they bite off more than they can chew, get discouraged, never ride again…when in reality, if they just got the ride that fits them, and they’re experience…might actually grow to love riding.
This was craziest thing I’ve seen in a while. No clutch or throttle control, no basic understanding of the functions or controls on the bike, and complete disregard for all traffic laws. Wow.
Shorty needs to learn how to handle a Vespa before graduating to a bagger! Little man couldn’t even make a stop at any stop signs. Whoever sold him the bike should have supplied a body bag! 😂
Totally agree. Not only will he destroy the bike, he will f ck himself up bigtime. Please get him some lessons before he rides this again. Good luck...
I can relate to this. I’d been riding sport bikes for 20 years, and the first time I jumped on a Harley it felt like I’d never ridden before. Those big heavy cruisers handle so much differently than everything else. Definitely a learning curve.
And I feel the same way on a crotch rocket i can't do it i didn't even get half way up the block before i called my bro up the street and told him to come get this thang cruisers all day i guess it depends on what you learn on first
Yeah ,man I’ve been riding my whole life on dirt bikes and crotch rockets and I just got a Harley at 50 and there are some weird handling characteristics of those bikes and they get heavy very quick when you’re standing still and leaning certain ways.They are not for learning at all.
You gotta drag the rear brake at slow speeds. Handles like a 400lb bike then. Don’t be an idiot and buy a big ass bike for your first bike. Also… MSF course before you buy.
The bike does the leaning you just sit there. Wanna turn sharper? Push and pull harder on the bars buddy I run my ultra pretty hard in the corners she loves em
I think he forgot he was in NEUTRAL which made him turn like that but then he popped it in to a panicked 1st right before he dumped it & then the lack of speed did him in
Amazing teaching moment. Him saying “you’re not the first one, bro.” was too real. You’re the many of millions and millions more will come after to drop a bike, anyone that says they haven’t is a) lying or b) haven’t been on long enough.
Speak for yourself. I never thought of getting on a bike this size as a beginner biker. Why would you want to do that and you probably can’t handle a 10 speed bicycle. I road and practiced for years before I moved to a bigger bike.
If I may suggest, find a large parking lot, like a shopping plaza that is closed on Sunday or even an abandoned one, then work on your throttle and brake combination. Learn to turn with the clutch in the "friction zone" not fully engaged and use slight pressure on the rear brake to hold the power. When you master slow turns, the rest follows naturally. Practice is the key. Even at 70 whenever I get a new (to me) ride I practice until I know the bike. I'm 5' 7" and ride a 94 GoldWing so yeah I had to practice! :-)
I recommend every new rider go to a Harley dealer and do their riding Academy. I had never even sat on a motorcycle. Left there feeling very confident and bought an 07 Honda VTX 1300 a week later. Rode it for 5 years. No incidents. Highly recommended the 3 day class
Most folks don't realize motorcycles have a, " wet clutch". That is to say, the engine oil is designed to lubricate the clutch pack (multi-disc clutch pack). So, you can use part clutch like part throttle or braking. Makes low-speed maneuvers way easier!
Brother you couldn’t have said that any better. When I first got a Harley it was coming off of a sport bike. Harley is not something you can just jump on. Made me wanna cry to bro. Buts it’s a lifestyle I pray this brother get it right he started on a nice ass bike.
@@JackEnHoff247 I've been riding for over 30 years and haven't laid a bike down. Knock on wood. I do agree with what you say about cocky riders though. Fine line between confidence and cockyness. Keep the oily side down, brother
If you don't learn on a small bike and try to hop on a heavy cruiser right away, they will ride you instead. That's what happened here. He had zero real control over that thing.
He should not of been riding this bike without any basic skills or knowing what to do. No use of the clutch. he was literally turning the entire front end left to right. I know you want people to get a nice bike, but you need to screen these people so you're not held accountable for an accident.
That's a hell of a bike to learn on. I learned on a little Honda 50cc. Good you were there to help him keep his composure, but he needs to sign up for a riding course asap.
Man, kid you not deposit payed and picking up a 2008 Rocker C , 49 years old but due to licensing laws can’t ride for a least 3 years.yet no complaints may bigger that I wish with all my immature might that we had your laws, say in all seriousness with me currently riding a electric scooter that goes 25 kmh how much learning would I need to be proficient in riding such bike?
A good 121” CVO model would be better to learn on. Maybe a 2300cc triumph. Or that ginormous BMW tourer. Two major things are wrong: He cannot and should not drive a bike this big for the first time out. And…posting this on the UA-cam for all to see. He should practice figure 8’s and circles before mowing down children and pets in the suburbs. In my estimate, he got on a bike weighing about 840lbs wet.
I learned on a 90 something yamaha virago lol. Yes it was the 1100 but light..ish. Now I have an honda 1800 and a 99 harley dyna for zipping around town sitting in the garage
This was more fun then canyon carving at break neck speeds! I was in my computer chair and he had my heart racing! I have a VMax and have never been so scared on it as I was sitting here watching this poor guy. I hope he takes an MSF course and doesn't die. Wow! I need to get out of this chair for awhile and get some ice cream to calm my nerves!
Maaaan, I was having a white knuckle experience right here in my computer chair watching you! Most Harley dealerships offer an advanced rider course, I took one and I've been riding for decades, I learned a lot, its worth the money.
@@eddiejacks9512 Honestly I think he’s cutout for riding. He has no basic knowledge of simple mechanics and seems to have no common sense in reference to vehicle operation. I’m sure he has issues driving a car too. I don’t understand the not being able to stop at stop signs. The day he thinks he’s gotten better he’s going to have an accident. I pray he doesn’t. It’s like watching a person play a new sport that they will never be good at no matter how much they practice. Not everyone is meant to ride just like everyone can’t throw a football properly
There are 2 kinds of riders... 1. Those who have dropped their bike, and 2. Those who claim to have never dropped their bike..... With that said, That was a pretty dangerous ride. If you're afraid to put your feet down, you should practice in an empty parking lot or some other isolated spot. You don't want to get mid-turn in a busy intersection only to figure out that you didn't turn correctly and either dump the bike or hit a vehicle waiting at the light.... But, keep going! Everyone starts somewhere. Good luck!
Hey if you ride , we have all done it , even the whiskey throttle lol . He didn’t get discouraged and high five to you for staying positive and keeping him from getting discouraged. I have been following you for over a year , but this positive video made me pull the trigger and Oder my first hat 👍🏻
Maybe everyone you know has done it. But I have never whisky throttled or dropped a bike. I'm also a rider coach for the state and have seen many students who have and many who haven't. So don't tell people everyone does something so they think they are ridding correctly or learning correctly. By saying that you encourage them to continue riding without proper protective gear or training. Even his friend telling him to throttle up when he is about to drop it was ignorant. He dropped it because he did not have the handle bars square while stopping. You and see it plainly.
@@bluesriderDF I know. When people say everyone has made a mistake that they make. It somehow makes it ok in thier mind that they make dumb choices. When you say "everyone". Its just ignorant
At 41 years old I took the riding class offered by TEAM Oregon. I had only ridden my brother's dirt bikes once in a while back in the day. I knew how to shift etc but had never ridden on the street. After passing and getting my endorsement my husband wanted me to get a sportster. I told him I would ride our electraglide and not buy another bike. I'm 67 now and on my 4th electraglide. This guy seriously needs to take a class and then spend hours in a huge parking lot practicing. That's a very nice bike and I cringed listening to him try to shift it.
Another statistic for the count Please everyone learn from this video, some people just ain’t meant for motorcycles. Please stay off them and stop hurting yourselves God bless this mam and be a shield of protection over him
We all had to learn how to ride! He did great with the pressure of being on camera and all. He should take the riding course at his local Harley Davidson dealer or local community college.
He did great......really. What Greg needs to do is to take a motorcycle riding safety course and learn the fundamentals of riding a motorcycle and park that monster before he kills himself. Running stop signs,that thang ain't nothing no novice needs to fucking with.
Yes true. But Like me most of us learned on much smaller bikes, or dirt bikes. Mine was a 185 Suzuki, and mistakes were a learning experience NOT life or death. Best of luck to people like him.
That’s not a learning curve. I don’t think this vehicle IQ for riding. I personally feel he’s a liability and no amount of practice will prepare him in becoming a safe and knowledgeable rider
@@memphiswasp Sorry to say it but you can tell he bought this harley for the same reason fellas buy pimped SUVs when they don't even have kids. It's an image thing; looking cool and flashy on a slick vehicle that everyone knows is expensive. If he really wanted to get into proper riding culture he would have started on a smaller bike. But that wouldn't look "cool" or impress women (protip to newbies: Women in general are not impressed by motorcycles - most of the attention you are grabbing is from old men who like roadglides/goldwings or young guys who are jealous because they have the same misconception as you that bigger bike = cooler/sexy).
Hey man glad you didn't get hurt. Don't let that discourage you in any way just respect that bike and you will be just fine brother. Your buddy was great how he kept it positive and encouraged you. Props
Great job on teaching him without judgement and great on him for listening. Just be careful man, I’m a seasoned rider and recently paid dearly for not paying attention. I won’t be able to ride for a couple years because of it. Learn to stop fully at a stop sign comfortably, and learn to read your surrounding and how to attack certain turns. You’ll get it 🤘
@@garyday259 I guess I should have said, it was good that there wasn’t a lot of judgment after the accident. A lesson was learned without his friend reacting negatively.
Stay positive and keep riding bud! We’ve all dropped a bike or two! Back when I traded in my CBR 600RR for my first Harley, I dropped my then brand new 48 special because I wasn’t used to how Harley’s sit on their kickstands. Worst part was that it happened at the dealership during a Halloween event. 200 people saw that lol. I’m now on a FLSS . Keep up the practice, that’s a wicked amount of bike to learn on, but you got this!
@@garyday259 I am using; “we've” (we have) in a general sense. I am more or less eluding to the fact that we have all done something less than stellar due to inexperience. I'm not entirely sure of what you're questioning. If I made a grammatical error, I'm sorry.
no way in hell i would leave him with that bike ... that is not a beginer motorcycle and idc what you say that dude does not know how to ride he needs a smaller bike
Fuck no he didn’t. There was nothing good about that and he is lucky dumping that bike in his driveway was all that happened. He had no fucking business on that scooter…not for one fucming second
I Started riding last year at 61 years old, bought a 2021 lowrider s. Had it delivered. Practiced throttle/clutch control in back yard. Once I got friction zone down i got my permit and I trailered it to parking lot 15 times to practice before riding in neighborhood.Passed msf course and got license. Bike now has 7500 miles. Riding is Great!! But practice slow speed maneuvers FIRST!
All of the one's that ride know we have dropped a few but it take time just take it slow and get that Confidence up and he will be out there with the best of the riders 💯✊🏽
Anyone who’s serious about becoming a good rider should start with something like a used Honda XLR150, a Suzuki DR or a similar Kawasaki or Yamaha dual sport. Or maybe a Honda Grom. Ride off-road. Ride on road. These bikes are light, easy to pick up, can handle a lot of abuse, and won’t hurt you. Spend 6 months or a year on one of those, have a lot of fun riding and then you’ll be ready to tackle just about any bike you want. I learned on an old XR75, a TM125 and a RM100, (later a CR250). Street bikes were easy after that, (you still need to learn a few street bike techniques but you can try them on these bikes).
“Yeah yeah I can ride!” 😂 These machines HAVE to be treated with respect and you HAVE to know what you can handle and how to ride and operate it. If this dude made it through his learning curve on that RG UNSCATHED and without totaling the bike it would be a miracle.
Everyone started somewhere. He didn’t stop bc it was clear and his clutch work when taking off isn’t smooth. I get it. He will get better. Keep ‘em two up.
Saw the video yesterday man! It was awesome! CongratulationsGreg! Keep your head up get back on that thing bud and keep slidin! Congratulations! I hope I'll get to experience something like this in my future! Keep Everything Regular my guy! Great thing goin here! Love the videos!
I bought a brand new 2020 road glide I learned how to ride my bike and do little things to it by watching your channel! Every chance I get I try to tune in you are truly appreciate it man keep up the good work! Detroit In This thang man!🤘🏾
a NO! Stay off the Bike and turn in your license if you have one, you have No Business on a Motorcycle.or even the road, turn yourself in to local law Enforcement!
This is why new riders need to get formal training, not only learning how to ride, but understanding how the dynamics of a motorcycle works. He's lucky he didn't get hurt. Probably just got bad advice from his buddy.
I would not have stopped at most of those stop signs either. Neither would most of the people commenting it seemed like you were starting to get the hang of it pretty quick. You seem very humble and it looks like you have some really good friends to guide you. Keep on riding my friend.
Also when you put kick stand down, turn all the way to the left. It’s a good habit. Trust. Because if the kick stand slips unexpectedly it’s to heavy to catch.
Jesus. Get a smaller (good) motorcycle before trying to manage that dump truck hardley ableson. It is not a lot of power… the power to weight on those is laughable.
This is why I’m going to buy an r3. My end goal is a cruiser just like this but I want to get used to the feel of a more lightweight bike. Glad your ok man!
imagine him trying to turn a corner from a stop. that's why he never stopped. he proved that on his first stop. almost whiskey'd it from the start too.
i just bought a 2001 vstar 650 classic been riding it on clear backroads me and my friends thank i have been doing really good so far learning new things ever time i have my riding course next week
One of the worst things you can be while on a bike is scared. Obviously practicing is gonna help but if being on a bike is nothing but scary to you, especially on a bike your not used to riding it’s gonna be extremely difficult to control it and keep it together. I’d rather drop my bike in a driveway like he did instead of being traffic. There’s always something learn on while riding whether you’ve been riding for 2 weeks or 20 years. He didn’t freak out while riding that like I’ve seen other people do.
By no means an expert, and I could spot a lot of things you did wrong, but i dropped my Harley twice in as many days and I was ready to give up. I had some strong words of encouragement and I got back on that horse. I’m a rider for life!
I don’t understand what happened. I went from a gixxer to a Harley and had zero problems other than learning out the clutch felt. I stalled it once and that was the most that happened.
Just keep at it brother. You on the bike. Be aware of your surroundings and perhaps wear a helmet for a while. Even if you are just going around the corner. Keep at it.
Go to a ride rite course or a motorcycle safety course. Lots of parking lot practice. That Road Glide is a heavy bike man. You have to become professional at low speed maneuvering. That’s the best way to keep it from flopping over. Good luck fellas. Ride safe. Nothing crazy. Stay vigilant.
thank god i started on dirt bikes at 12 years old and worked my way up. but every time i steped up to bigger bike i spent time in a parking lot before going out on a road and in traffic
45ish years ago I started on a KZ400. Didn't hurt so bad when you dumped it-ego and wallet. Harleys are a different animal all the way down to the clutch pull. Nothing wrong with a MSF course and a smaller bike to beat around on for a bit.
Man thanks for this video, the confidence I just gain from watching this is insane. I was a crotch rocket driver and i just got my Harley today and I did the same exact thing as you. I was nervous starting off and I dropped my bike just like this. The next day I got on I had better confidence, say that to say this keep going and master it. Because I coulda sworn I though I was the only one they didn’t know what I was doing
He needs to get a low-profile seat and some platform boots. I got my first Harley at 19 and had never ridden a bike before. I'm 65 and still riding a Harley. Hang in there, brother!
I’m 15 with a Harley Davidson sportster 1200 xl custom and it’s a pretty heavy bike I keep it up and I’m still learning but people should be starting on a lighter bike with less power. But props to you because you have enough confidence to ride.
OUCH !!!! I've been riding for 35 years and I would be scared riding a pile of metal like this. Once before, I rode a Victory with forward controls and I felt like it was my first time on a bike. Nothing like a Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Aprilia KTM, BMW and many other bikes that I own. These things are BIG, HEAVY and they take time to learn.
I just got my 2023 BreakOut 117 first time rider. I practiced maneuvering first at an empty parking lot before actually riding on the street. This video had me off my seat lmao!
Don't sweat it, man. I dumped mine, in the driveway at a stop the first time or two that I rode it! Dummy me, I forgot to put the kickstand down! Oopsie! I got my left foot, that, years ago, got squished by a 4-ton forklift in the Ford foundry in Cleveland stuck under the bike. Had my helmet on yet and hit my head on a pit bbq I had in the driveway. Bike is unhurt though. '18 V Star 250 Lowrider Custom Cruiser. I thought a bike that's 326lbs wet would be easier to handle? That's still about a hundred pounds more than me! Those Harleys are heavy beasts by comparison! So, keep yourself straight upright, and don't lean the bike or the sheer weight of it will take you down with it!
You shouldn’t keep gears low you should always shift up and shift down when slowing down. I started with a sportster and went straight to a road king, although road kings are pretty big and heavy I handle it pretty well, it won’t fall if you position bars or tired correctly with the right balance.
The big Harleys actually require a more delicate touch compared to lighter bikes. They are very easy to drop when coming to a stop. You have to anticipate stopping long before you actually do, and practice coming to a gradual, smooth stop. The handle bars must be straight. You also have to slow down more before turning. I try to think of it like driving a big suv in the snow in winter time. Go easy on the brakes. Once you get the feel for it though it gets better.
That entire ride was scary, he didn't stop at stop signs and he didn't look both ways before pulling out; you could feel something was gonna happen. Dude has courage and is not afraid to ride a big bike but he needs a lot of training so he will not get hurt or killed.
💯💯💯 I was tensed up watching him ride.
Hope he makes it a year without killing his self!
@@jefferyturner4675 I had to get a drink after watching him. I have not jumped on my bike since this.
@@josem.contreras6683 🤣🤣
Very true
A great example of a new/unexperienced rider who grabs the biggest heaviest bike they can get. The inexperience is so evident in the way he cornered, and the fact that he was so afraid to slow the bike down and stop at any of the signs.
Yep, one of my co-workers was a brand new rider and wanted to buy a Hyabusa, being an experienced rider for over 30 years I counseled him to think something a LOT less extreme than a Hyabusa and he would kill himself on one. He ended up getting a 88 Honda Hurricane, (the Busa gave him a case of sticker shock) so he went with the older Honda, it was a nice bike but sure enough, he promptly wrecked it and was lucky to suffer only minor injuries
No way that guy should be allowed on the road never mind a heavy powerful bagger. Learn to ride off the road first on a lighter bike.
Even if you are experienced, making stops with a bike that heavy leaning,..
Powerful??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣@@FREE_PUREBLOOD333
I actually love these guys…especially when they buy a new ride…and have to dump it a month later at $10-$15k off…cause they can’t ride.
They wanna look good..and they just end up looking like a moron. It’s too bad too…cause they bite off more than they can chew, get discouraged, never ride again…when in reality, if they just got the ride that fits them, and they’re experience…might actually grow to love riding.
This was craziest thing I’ve seen in a while. No clutch or throttle control, no basic understanding of the functions or controls on the bike, and complete disregard for all traffic laws. Wow.
😂😂
He's black... it's all about feelin' in groovin' homie.
@@scottthompson7329 huh??? i’m one of them… I missed you said? what are trying to conjure up over there, what’re you saying
@@scottthompson7329 He'
He's gonna' be "feelin'" that Camry running the stop sign and "groovin'" in the hospital.
you mean there is a clutch, I thought it was an automagic....
I was amazed he made it back. I expected the worst when I heard the engine at redline while leaving the driveway.
That clutch is going to have to be replaced soon unless he just totals the bike next ride.
He clearly belongs on a Grom
Agree! And no helmet also. Not very smart.
Shorty needs to learn how to handle a Vespa before graduating to a bagger! Little man couldn’t
even make a stop at any stop signs. Whoever sold him the bike should have supplied a body bag! 😂
Totally agree. Not only will he destroy the bike, he will f ck himself up bigtime. Please get him some lessons before he rides this again. Good luck...
Shorty!! 😂😂😂😂
My Dad always said, " You have to be smarter than the machinery you are operating." 😂
10 percent rule!!!! Ya
Bro didn’t stop anywhere til he hit the ground 😂😂
😂😂😂
I'm dead
Was scary, he didn't buy that bike to stop 😅
Lol 😂
I can relate to this. I’d been riding sport bikes for 20 years, and the first time I jumped on a Harley it felt like I’d never ridden before. Those big heavy cruisers handle so much differently than everything else. Definitely a learning curve.
And I feel the same way on a crotch rocket i can't do it i didn't even get half way up the block before i called my bro up the street and told him to come get this thang cruisers all day i guess it depends on what you learn on first
Yeah ,man I’ve been riding my whole life on dirt bikes and crotch rockets and I just got a Harley at 50 and there are some weird handling characteristics of those bikes and they get heavy very quick when you’re standing still and leaning certain ways.They are not for learning at all.
Mine is a softail springer with bags
You gotta drag the rear brake at slow speeds. Handles like a 400lb bike then. Don’t be an idiot and buy a big ass bike for your first bike. Also… MSF course before you buy.
The bike does the leaning you just sit there. Wanna turn sharper? Push and pull harder on the bars buddy I run my ultra pretty hard in the corners she loves em
My heart was beating like crazy watching this. I was praying he held that clutch in.
Man if he would of dumped that clutch it would have been over
I think he forgot he was in NEUTRAL which made him turn like that but then he popped it in to a panicked 1st right before he dumped it & then the lack of speed did him in
It would have make the whole video is he dumped the clutch at full rpms 🤣🤣🤣
Amazing teaching moment. Him saying “you’re not the first one, bro.” was too real. You’re the many of millions and millions more will come after to drop a bike, anyone that says they haven’t is a) lying or b) haven’t been on long enough.
Speak for yourself. I never thought of getting on a bike this size as a beginner biker. Why would you want to do that and you probably can’t handle a 10 speed bicycle. I road and practiced for years before I moved to a bigger bike.
@Xpunkpro Some people should just stay on 4 wheels. Safer for them, safer for everybody.
"You're not the first one" to expedite their expiration date...
Doesn't sound so good I'm that context. 🤨
Teach him the rules,not excuses
It wasn't the dropping it. It was the scary lack of experience and complete disregard at two stop signs...
If I may suggest, find a large parking lot, like a shopping plaza that is closed on Sunday or even an abandoned one, then work on your throttle and brake combination. Learn to turn with the clutch in the "friction zone" not fully engaged and use slight pressure on the rear brake to hold the power. When you master slow turns, the rest follows naturally. Practice is the key. Even at 70 whenever I get a new (to me) ride I practice until I know the bike. I'm 5' 7" and ride a 94 GoldWing so yeah I had to practice! :-)
Don't forget practice figure 8s!
I recommend every new rider go to a Harley dealer and do their riding Academy. I had never even sat on a motorcycle. Left there feeling very confident and bought an 07 Honda VTX 1300 a week later. Rode it for 5 years. No incidents. Highly recommended the 3 day class
Hell I practice on any empty street as Im traveling....
Most folks don't realize motorcycles have a, " wet clutch". That is to say, the engine oil is designed to lubricate the clutch pack (multi-disc clutch pack). So, you can use part clutch like part throttle or braking. Makes low-speed maneuvers way easier!
may I suggest becoming a normal human first?
His take off had me worried. But, big ups to the dude being supportive. Loved seeing that!
Yes. His buddy is great.
That man made me wanna cry watchin him drop that bike lmaooo
Brother you couldn’t have said that any better. When I first got a Harley it was coming off of a sport bike. Harley is not something you can just jump on. Made me wanna cry to bro. Buts it’s a lifestyle I pray this brother get it right he started on a nice ass bike.
It happens to all of us.
@@belissamorgan9390 uhhhh... No it doesn't.
@@Southofheven just because it hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it can't or won't. Shit happens when riders get cocky.
@@JackEnHoff247 I've been riding for over 30 years and haven't laid a bike down. Knock on wood. I do agree with what you say about cocky riders though. Fine line between confidence and cockyness. Keep the oily side down, brother
Learn to ride.. start with a 50cc minibike. That's your skill level at this point
Das ist tötlich😢😢
0:11 the fact it took that much effort to get the bike off the jiffy…I knew it wasn’t gonna be easy 😅
I'm not sure if he's a beginner or not, but I wouldn't suggest starting out on a big, heavy Harley. Glad he's OK. It does get easier.
If you don't learn on a small bike and try to hop on a heavy cruiser right away, they will ride you instead. That's what happened here. He had zero real control over that thing.
Put him atop a BOSS HOSS!
He should not of been riding this bike without any basic skills or knowing what to do. No use of the clutch. he was literally turning the entire front end left to right. I know you want people to get a nice bike, but you need to screen these people so you're not held accountable for an accident.
Shorty needs a helmet
That's a hell of a bike to learn on. I learned on a little Honda 50cc. Good you were there to help him keep his composure, but he needs to sign up for a riding course asap.
Man, kid you not deposit payed and picking up a 2008 Rocker C , 49 years old but due to licensing laws can’t ride for a least 3 years.yet no complaints may bigger that I wish with all my immature might that we had your laws, say in all seriousness with me currently riding a electric scooter that goes 25 kmh how much learning would I need to be proficient in riding such bike?
Im thinking moped and even then he might kill himself.
A good 121” CVO model would be better to learn on. Maybe a 2300cc triumph. Or that ginormous BMW tourer. Two major things are wrong: He cannot and should not drive a bike this big for the first time out. And…posting this on the UA-cam for all to see. He should practice figure 8’s and circles before mowing down children and pets in the suburbs. In my estimate, he got on a bike weighing about 840lbs wet.
I learned on a 90 something yamaha virago lol. Yes it was the 1100 but light..ish. Now I have an honda 1800 and a 99 harley dyna for zipping around town sitting in the garage
He needs a new video once he gets used to the bike. That way he can show all of us he's got this
exactly. I'm a lot bigger than him and my Bro has 3 Harleys but I still haven't learned to ride. He'll get it just got to keep at it.
I really do want to see how was he doing now myself.
O. M. G.
@@trumerican5593damn you got to say all of that
*SOLD*
This was more fun then canyon carving at break neck speeds! I was in my computer chair and he had my heart racing! I have a VMax and have never been so scared on it as I was sitting here watching this poor guy. I hope he takes an MSF course and doesn't die. Wow! I need to get out of this chair for awhile and get some ice cream to calm my nerves!
Remain in that friction zone with a little rear brake and you’ll be straight riding at slow speeds! Ride safe y’all💯💯
Stay loaded!!! 😂
Not good to learn riding the brake ..but for him being four foot on a 1000 pound bike ya maybe load it hahha
@shucky ducky makes sense but this guy needs to learn how to use clutch and gas first I feel hahaa
@shucky ducky I learned the same in my class almost 10 years ago.
Yeah, except that course uses a Honda rebel 250 lol so what do you know about a full dresser?
Maaaan, I was having a white knuckle experience right here in my computer chair watching you!
Most Harley dealerships offer an advanced rider course, I took one and I've been riding for decades, I learned a lot, its worth the money.
I ain’t gonna hold you, at this rate, homie is going to have that bike back at COPART in no time….😩
He will be alright
@@eddiejacks9512
Honestly I think he’s cutout for riding. He has no basic knowledge of simple mechanics and seems to have no common sense in reference to vehicle operation. I’m sure he has issues driving a car too. I don’t understand the not being able to stop at stop signs. The day he thinks he’s gotten better he’s going to have an accident. I pray he doesn’t. It’s like watching a person play a new sport that they will never be good at no matter how much they practice.
Not everyone is meant to ride just like everyone can’t throw a football properly
I understand the desire but you ain’t ready.
There are 2 kinds of riders... 1. Those who have dropped their bike, and 2. Those who claim to have never dropped their bike..... With that said, That was a pretty dangerous ride. If you're afraid to put your feet down, you should practice in an empty parking lot or some other isolated spot. You don't want to get mid-turn in a busy intersection only to figure out that you didn't turn correctly and either dump the bike or hit a vehicle waiting at the light.... But, keep going! Everyone starts somewhere. Good luck!
yea...right!
Two kinds of riders. Love it. 🤜🤛
Yea, this guy doesn't know how to ride a motorcycle, because in the beginning, why did he red line the bike?!
Way to keep him encouraged bro,much respect. Damn dropping the bike it can be fixed/replaced. He can’t. He’ll be fine.
I wonder if hes stil riding 🤔
Hey if you ride , we have all done it , even the whiskey throttle lol . He didn’t get discouraged and high five to you for staying positive and keeping him from getting discouraged. I have been following you for over a year , but this positive video made me pull the trigger and Oder my first hat 👍🏻
I’ve never dropped my bike or whisky throttled but I do agree everyone riding has made some kind of mistake
Your experience will likely not be this careless. This was brutal, but hopefully he learned from it.
Maybe everyone you know has done it. But I have never whisky throttled or dropped a bike. I'm also a rider coach for the state and have seen many students who have and many who haven't. So don't tell people everyone does something so they think they are ridding correctly or learning correctly. By saying that you encourage them to continue riding without proper protective gear or training. Even his friend telling him to throttle up when he is about to drop it was ignorant. He dropped it because he did not have the handle bars square while stopping. You and see it plainly.
I haven't done it.
@@bluesriderDF I know. When people say everyone has made a mistake that they make. It somehow makes it ok in thier mind that they make dumb choices. When you say "everyone". Its just ignorant
Needs to start out on a scooter or moped?
Humility is key, I see it in you and in all of your videos. Your dad , by the way is king and needs to be in more videos.
At 41 years old I took the riding class offered by TEAM Oregon. I had only ridden my brother's dirt bikes once in a while back in the day. I knew how to shift etc but had never ridden on the street. After passing and getting my endorsement my husband wanted me to get a sportster. I told him I would ride our electraglide and not buy another bike. I'm 67 now and on my 4th electraglide. This guy seriously needs to take a class and then spend hours in a huge parking lot practicing. That's a very nice bike and I cringed listening to him try to shift it.
And wear a helmet!!
Saw this on delivery day. Still makes me go, WOW. Love what you do, my brother.
Another statistic for the count
Please everyone learn from this video, some people just ain’t meant for motorcycles. Please stay off them and stop hurting yourselves
God bless this mam and be a shield of protection over him
We all had to learn how to ride! He did great with the pressure of being on camera and all. He should take the riding course at his local Harley Davidson dealer or local community college.
Agree a 100%. Greg needs to put some strength in those legs, he's young and healthy.
He did great......really. What Greg needs to do is to take a motorcycle riding safety course and learn the fundamentals of riding a motorcycle and park that monster before he kills himself. Running stop signs,that thang ain't nothing no novice needs to fucking with.
Yes true. But Like me most of us learned on much smaller bikes, or dirt bikes. Mine was a 185 Suzuki, and mistakes were a learning experience NOT life or death.
Best of luck to people like him.
That’s not a learning curve. I don’t think this vehicle IQ for riding. I personally feel he’s a liability and no amount of practice will prepare him in becoming a safe and knowledgeable rider
@@memphiswasp Sorry to say it but you can tell he bought this harley for the same reason fellas buy pimped SUVs when they don't even have kids. It's an image thing; looking cool and flashy on a slick vehicle that everyone knows is expensive. If he really wanted to get into proper riding culture he would have started on a smaller bike. But that wouldn't look "cool" or impress women (protip to newbies: Women in general are not impressed by motorcycles - most of the attention you are grabbing is from old men who like roadglides/goldwings or young guys who are jealous because they have the same misconception as you that bigger bike = cooler/sexy).
Well, at least you had the entire film crew out there to catch it on video
Hey man glad you didn't get hurt. Don't let that discourage you in any way just respect that bike and you will be just fine brother. Your buddy was great how he kept it positive and encouraged you. Props
Great job on teaching him without judgement and great on him for listening. Just be careful man, I’m a seasoned rider and recently paid dearly for not paying attention. I won’t be able to ride for a couple years because of it. Learn to stop fully at a stop sign comfortably, and learn to read your surrounding and how to attack certain turns. You’ll get it 🤘
No. His teaching advice was horrible
@@garyday259 I guess I should have said, it was good that there wasn’t a lot of judgment after the accident. A lesson was learned without his friend reacting negatively.
Insurance company- "we're raising your insurance rates again!" Me-" WTF why? Insurance company- " your neighbors an idiot"!
Stay positive and keep riding bud! We’ve all dropped a bike or two! Back when I traded in my CBR 600RR for my first Harley, I dropped my then brand new 48 special because I wasn’t used to how Harley’s sit on their kickstands. Worst part was that it happened at the dealership during a Halloween event. 200 people saw that lol. I’m now on a FLSS . Keep up the practice, that’s a wicked amount of bike to learn on, but you got this!
Who's we've all?
@@garyday259 I am using; “we've” (we have) in a general sense. I am more or less eluding to the fact that we have all done something less than stellar due to inexperience. I'm not entirely sure of what you're questioning. If I made a grammatical error, I'm sorry.
no way in hell i would leave him with that bike ... that is not a beginer motorcycle and idc what you say that dude does not know how to ride he needs a smaller bike
He did pretty good for first time riding
Fuck no he didn’t. There was nothing good about that and he is lucky dumping that bike in his driveway was all that happened. He had no fucking business on that scooter…not for one fucming second
I Started riding last year at 61 years old, bought a 2021 lowrider s. Had it delivered. Practiced throttle/clutch control in back yard. Once I got friction zone down i got my permit and I trailered it to parking lot 15 times to practice before riding in neighborhood.Passed msf course and got license. Bike now has 7500 miles. Riding is Great!! But practice slow speed maneuvers FIRST!
I liked the way he didn't stop at one "Stop" sign. May want to consider a refresher on that driver's licensing test.
Guy’s got a death wish!!
All of the one's that ride know we have dropped a few but it take time just take it slow and get that Confidence up and he will be out there with the best of the riders 💯✊🏽
Anyone who’s serious about becoming a good rider should start with something like a used Honda XLR150, a Suzuki DR or a similar Kawasaki or Yamaha dual sport. Or maybe a Honda Grom. Ride off-road. Ride on road. These bikes are light, easy to pick up, can handle a lot of abuse, and won’t hurt you. Spend 6 months or a year on one of those, have a lot of fun riding and then you’ll be ready to tackle just about any bike you want. I learned on an old XR75, a TM125 and a RM100, (later a CR250). Street bikes were easy after that, (you still need to learn a few street bike techniques but you can try them on these bikes).
The pain involved in watching this…. The poor bike…
“Yeah yeah I can ride!” 😂
These machines HAVE to be treated with respect and you HAVE to know what you can handle and how to ride and operate it.
If this dude made it through his learning curve on that RG UNSCATHED and without totaling the bike it would be a miracle.
Everyone started somewhere. He didn’t stop bc it was clear and his clutch work when taking off isn’t smooth. I get it. He will get better.
Keep ‘em two up.
Start somewhere? You don’t start with laying a bike over. He had NO, NONE, ZERO business being on that bike.
how do you feel with the pedal controls? very different than my zuki.
Saw the video yesterday man! It was awesome! CongratulationsGreg! Keep your head up get back on that thing bud and keep slidin! Congratulations! I hope I'll get to experience something like this in my future! Keep Everything Regular my guy! Great thing goin here! Love the videos!
no helmet, well protected
I bought a brand new 2020 road glide I learned how to ride my bike and do little things to it by watching your channel! Every chance I get I try to tune in you are truly appreciate it man keep up the good work! Detroit In This thang man!🤘🏾
This was 1 year ago and i need an update lmao
a NO! Stay off the Bike and turn in your license if you have one, you have No Business on a Motorcycle.or even the road, turn yourself in to local law Enforcement!
i need a follow up video . did he learn and get comfortable or did he sell
This is why new riders need to get formal training, not only learning how to ride, but understanding how the dynamics of a motorcycle works. He's lucky he didn't get hurt. Probably just got bad advice from his buddy.
You a good instructor helping a newbie out… we gotta keep this lifestyle going!… keep the rubber down, be safe, enjoy the ride
Anyone can go straight, he needs to spend time in a parking lot learning clutch and rear break control.
And how to stop at STOP signs and look before moving again.
I would not have stopped at most of those stop signs either. Neither would most of the people commenting it seemed like you were starting to get the hang of it pretty quick. You seem very humble and it looks like you have some really good friends to guide you. Keep on riding my friend.
First time I rode mine I did the exact same thing. Taught my self everything and still learning.
Bro, please do your driver's license again.
You are a thread to other people and to yourself.
Also when you put kick stand down, turn all the way to the left. It’s a good habit. Trust. Because if the kick stand slips unexpectedly it’s to heavy to catch.
Bummer man. Get a different ride.
Use you gears man.
Jesus. Get a smaller (good) motorcycle before trying to manage that dump truck hardley ableson. It is not a lot of power… the power to weight on those is laughable.
This is why I’m going to buy an r3. My end goal is a cruiser just like this but I want to get used to the feel of a more lightweight bike. Glad your ok man!
Better stick with a Honda 250! Learn small and work up.
I agree. I started on a 450. It's amazing how many people don't understand that concept.
I get the feeling that this vid should have been titled, "Trying to ride a *motorcycle* for the first time." .
imagine him trying to turn a corner from a stop. that's why he never stopped. he proved that on his first stop. almost whiskey'd it from the start too.
i just bought a 2001 vstar 650 classic been riding it on clear backroads me and my friends thank i have been doing really good so far learning new things ever time i have my riding course next week
One of the worst things you can be while on a bike is scared. Obviously practicing is gonna help but if being on a bike is nothing but scary to you, especially on a bike your not used to riding it’s gonna be extremely difficult to control it and keep it together. I’d rather drop my bike in a driveway like he did instead of being traffic. There’s always something learn on while riding whether you’ve been riding for 2 weeks or 20 years. He didn’t freak out while riding that like I’ve seen other people do.
What’s attached to the rear of the bike, training wheels?
By no means an expert, and I could spot a lot of things you did wrong, but i dropped my Harley twice in as many days and I was ready to give up. I had some strong words of encouragement and I got back on that horse. I’m a rider for life!
WAIT WAIT WAIT!!! This was a giveaway bike? Yeh that dudes dying for sure
A good example as to why everyone should learn on a bike that's easily manageable. Good idea to learn on a dirt bike offroad also.
I don’t understand what happened. I went from a gixxer to a Harley and had zero problems other than learning out the clutch felt. I stalled it once and that was the most that happened.
Bro went from no riding experience to a big bagger hahaha 😂
Don't worry about it bro, I dropped my Road King plenty when I first started and I still drop it every now and again. Good luck!
Just keep at it brother. You on the bike. Be aware of your surroundings and perhaps wear a helmet for a while. Even if you are just going around the corner. Keep at it.
Oh man, first ride, no helmet, big bike, and balls of steel. I hope he didn't damage his bags.
Its just as much fun learning to ride it as it is to show others someday . Im just watching having fun
Go to a ride rite course or a motorcycle safety course. Lots of parking lot practice. That Road Glide is a heavy bike man. You have to become professional at low speed maneuvering. That’s the best way to keep it from flopping over. Good luck fellas. Ride safe. Nothing crazy. Stay vigilant.
thank god i started on dirt bikes at 12 years old and worked my way up. but every time i steped up to bigger bike i spent time in a parking lot before going out on a road and in traffic
45ish years ago I started on a KZ400. Didn't hurt so bad when you dumped it-ego and wallet. Harleys are a different animal all the way down to the clutch pull. Nothing wrong with a MSF course and a smaller bike to beat around on for a bit.
Man respect for posting! Loved the way yal talked over that drop an picking it back up an whatnot, all in all good video! The bike sounds amazing 👌
Man thanks for this video, the confidence I just gain from watching this is insane. I was a crotch rocket driver and i just got my Harley today and I did the same exact thing as you. I was nervous starting off and I dropped my bike just like this. The next day I got on I had better confidence, say that to say this keep going and master it. Because I coulda sworn I though I was the only one they didn’t know what I was doing
From the moment he was "adjusting" in the seat prior to take off, I could see how this was gonna go down
this is why our insurance is so expensive
He needs to get a low-profile seat and some platform boots. I got my first Harley at 19 and had never ridden a bike before. I'm 65 and still riding a Harley. Hang in there, brother!
I’m 15 with a Harley Davidson sportster 1200 xl custom and it’s a pretty heavy bike I keep it up and I’m still learning but people should be starting on a lighter bike with less power. But props to you because you have enough confidence to ride.
OUCH !!!! I've been riding for 35 years and I would be scared riding a pile of metal like this. Once before, I rode a Victory with forward controls and I felt like it was my first time on a bike.
Nothing like a Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Aprilia KTM, BMW and many other bikes that I own. These things are BIG, HEAVY and they take time to learn.
Now you don’t have to worry about scratching it. Just ride it bro you’ll learn
I just got my 2023 BreakOut 117 first time rider. I practiced maneuvering first at an empty parking lot before actually riding on the street. This video had me off my seat lmao!
Don't sweat it, man. I dumped mine, in the driveway at a stop the first time or two that I rode it! Dummy me, I forgot to put the kickstand down! Oopsie! I got my left foot, that, years ago, got squished by a 4-ton forklift in the Ford foundry in Cleveland stuck under the bike. Had my helmet on yet and hit my head on a pit bbq I had in the driveway. Bike is unhurt though. '18 V Star 250 Lowrider Custom Cruiser. I thought a bike that's 326lbs wet would be easier to handle? That's still about a hundred pounds more than me! Those Harleys are heavy beasts by comparison! So, keep yourself straight upright, and don't lean the bike or the sheer weight of it will take you down with it!
'The bikes all good man, you just need a new crash bar and you're good to go'...$1000 of Harley tax later 😂
He rides like he's playing GTA 😂. Hope when he goes he doesnt take someone else out with him
He has a good attitude. He'll get it with time and lot's of practice.
You shouldn’t keep gears low you should always shift up and shift down when slowing down. I started with a sportster and went straight to a road king, although road kings are pretty big and heavy I handle it pretty well, it won’t fall if you position bars or tired correctly with the right balance.
The big Harleys actually require a more delicate touch compared to lighter bikes. They are very easy to drop when coming to a stop. You have to anticipate stopping long before you actually do, and practice coming to a gradual, smooth stop. The handle bars must be straight. You also have to slow down more before turning. I try to think of it like driving a big suv in the snow in winter time. Go easy on the brakes. Once you get the feel for it though it gets better.