Before You First Ride a Motorcycle... Do These 10 Things
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
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What should my first bike be? A Turbo Hayabusa.
Very funny, no seriously. What should I get? A TURBO BUSA.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Be Able to Confidently Ride a Bicycle
2:19 Do Research Beforehand
3:14 Get Motorcycle Insurance
4:16 Get the Proper Gear
5:33 Tell Family/Loved Ones
6:47 Get a Motorcycle License
8:48 Buy Your First Motorcycle
10:18 Ask a More Experienced Friend for Help
11:42 Familiarize Yourself With Your Bike
12:37 Conquer Your Fears - Комедії
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I broke up with a girl because she gave me an earful about my choice in motorcycles.
Good man. Principles, honor, and ambition is all we got.
Why was she upset and what do you ride?
@synissilent9235 it was my first big purchase ever, so naturally, I was excited and nervous. She wanted me to buy Indian but a friend (who passed away in 2007), and I always looked at Harleys. So I bought the smaller Harley. She was always down talking me and my decisions, so finally, on delivery day of my bike, I broke up with her and rode my new motorcycle instead.
I respect it.
Respect ✊🏾
Something less talked about, that I personally always recommend new riders, is to begin familiarizing yourself with your surroundings and local neighborhoods - and I'm not just talking about the road layouts. I'm talking about typical flows of traffic, different districts to avoid if there are a lot of trucks or construction vehicles letting all kinds of crap onto the road, and so on. Also keep mind of areas with poor road surface quality, lots of potholes or low maintenance that a bike suffers from much more than a car would.
Being comfortable with your surroundings so you always have a sense of where you are, where you're going, and what to potentially look out for in advance, is a major thing to boost your early days in terms of safety and stress.
So when you drive around in your car, or in your parents or friends' cars, pay notice to when the rush hour traffic hits hardest, which areas you see intersections with poor visibility, etc, so you're already prepared for your ride on your new motorcycle from the get-go.
Stay safe, enjoy the wind and the bugs!
personally i regularly get myself lost in my car and then find my way home for exactly the purpose of knowing my surrounding
@@NotABot-px7ky its a great thing to do
I’ve driven slammed cars and manuals for a while so I know to drive really defensively and understand surroundings as you say. I’m excited to get a bike one day
I’m about to buy a bike and I was driving around in my car and thought “holy hell, what if I was on a bike on this road. I’d die”
They all called me crazy when I spent 1.4k on some full leather suit, gloves, boots and a helmet before I even got any bike at all... But then Pappa Yams upload this video baby. That's right, he is telling everyone I was right. I can sleep well and tight tonight
At 16 our son got his permit while waiting for the MSF course he was signed up for. First thing we did was get hime a helmet and riding gloves and gave him my riding jacket. Got me a new one lol.
I convinced my wife by explaining everything is paid off,
even kids college,
I (she) have (will have) a lot of life insurance,
and their are plenty of better looking men for version 2.0...
Hahah very dark and funny, yet effective
I had it worse with trying to talk to family about getting a bike. My mom was an ER nurse.
12:56 I had a similar experience, but a lot sadder. I did my MSF, and then a month later I bought the Ninja 300. The stealership offered a delivery service, so I had it delivered to my parents' house, and then I dropped the bike at the first stop sign right around the corner. I needed to finagle some tools to get the brake re-aligned to the proper position so that I could use it, and it was (mostly) smooth riding form there, but I'm glad I didn't ride the bike off the stealership lot
I already have my helmet, gloves, and some elbow and knee pads 6 months before I bought my bike. 😂
An add on to the first point about riding a bike before getting on a motorcycle: for those living in a city environment I highly recommend practicing riding a bicycle in traffic prior to buying your first motorcycle. I live in Philadelphia and rode a bicycle to commute for about a year and a half before buying my first motorcycle. Riding a pedal bike will get you used to navigating traffic on two wheels and some of the risks that come with it. It also gives you a chance to find side streets and lots to practice in when you end up getting your first bike. Often when staying within the city I still will take my pedal bike because you can often actually commute quicker in bike lanes and on sidewalks than you ever could moving with the flow of traffic in a motorized vehicle. It also builds filtering skills which can be extremely useful when riding in heavy traffic.
Add a manual car to that list too. Gets u some instinctual skill to using a clutch.
Two additional steps you can take to decide if riding a motorcycle is for you- 1. Make a left turn in a left turn lane at an intersection on a bicycle, this will really give you a sense for just how exposed you will be riding in the future. Just make sure it's a smaller intersection with a light to prevent too much danger if it's your first time.
2. Go rent a 50cc scooter from a scooter shop (If you have this option available). If you've never been on a motorcycle or scooter, taking a little 50cc out for a day or two will again give you some idea of what to expect. A standard license will usually do and the 50cc will keep you from "yeeting yourself into the sun". Again, stick to lower speed roads and focus on fundamentals.
Ride safe out there everyone!
Nah. Just get a 600 and unscrew that throttle. Those fit for this world will survive and those that don’t were a waste of resources 😂
@@TrippyWheelz a fine approach, they just gotta make sure their sandals are thongin on tight! Let'r R.I.P! LoL I'm on that 650 these days myself
Literally just had the conversation with my mom. I’m 22 and she still worries so much about me. Makes me sad but I just can’t get over this feeling
The basic rider course cost me $275 through my local MSF affiliate.
Everyone remembers their first time.
Get the gear, then get the training, then get the bike.
Working on the first 2, number 3 comes in 4-5 months
I live in Pennsylvania and just took a class in to earn my M-class endorsement through a company that isn't affiliated with the MSF. Was unfortunately a bad experience; the instructor failed 5 of 8 students on the skill test, myself included. I went in after doing tons of research on the hobby and buying a full set of safety gear and everything. I found out later that I'm not the only person with complaints about that particular course and/or instructor, but it was super discouraging nonetheless.
In my state the class actually is free, which is cool, so I'm looking for one directly associated with the MSF this time instead. I'm determined to earn my endorsement one way or another.
I’m in PA as well my experience was very good with the company that did it. They required a valid permit though before signing up.
got my first bike this morning, it’s a 2002 honda shadow 1100 and this channel has helped me learn a lot. i rode dirtbikes for a few years as a teenager but now i have a street bike and i absolutely love it. love these videos too, they’re extremely helpful and i’ve learned things i never had to think about on a dirtbike. i appreciate you so much.
Just wanted to say I appreciate this channel. It helped me pick out a bike after I got my endorsement and gear(which I bought before buying my bike) glad I got a new ninja 400 ABS even though all my freinds told me to get a 600cc+ "ride your own ride my freinds"
I'm so glad you got that turbo Hayabusa. I just love hearing about it on every. single. goddamn. video.
I took my DMV test in 2002 on a 2002 R6, passed no problem. But I knew where the test was given and used their markers to practice the test every day 3 hours a day for 3 weeks.
Hey Yammie and gang you guys did, yes you help me get started in motorcycling, I got a rc390 2-3 weeks ago and loving it!
I bought my first bike today!
As someone who's getting ready to start riding after the winter season pass, this is a perfect video!
Vulcan 900 Custom rider here. I love this low maintenance machine. One of the best bikes I've ever owned as far as daily riding
I just turned 19 and finished the msf course can’t wait to get my first bike
Definitely agree with the first, putting daily practice into road awareness and the physics of 2 wheels has increased my confidence about the idea of taking it up another level.
Already got myself on the 2 wheel pipeline might as well go faster at this point 😂
I loved the MSF and learned stuff I had not when I rode 30 years prior. Washington state actually mandates 2 courses. One for permit and one for full endorsement.
I'm taking the research tip too far, to the point of obsession, and I couldn't be more excited. Thanks for the name drop.
I just completed the DMV testing on a yz400f plated and passed with zero issues. I would say guys who grew up riding dirt bikes their whole life will have no problem getting a motorcycle license , imo.
Cheers
The Ducati HyperMotard 950 is tugging at my heart strings… it’s like a smokin hot Italian model that I wanna ride everyday!
Bingo! I always tell people who ask me about riding motorcycles to learn how to ride a bicycle first. I tell them that motorcycle is a heavier and much faster bike. The transition from a bicycle to a motorcycle will make things so much easier.
Perfectly timed video as I'm getting ready to purchase my first street legal motorcycle. I've ridden multiple dirt bikes (last a KDX 200), many, many years ago, but am scheduled to take the MSF in a month. I'm looking at getting the bike (Aprilia Tuareg 660) shortly after the test in July/August. I've already been purchasing some gloves, ADV pants/jackets, and boots. I've been researching helmets and will get one prior to getting the bike, but may need to rent one for the course (it's offered) if I don't get it by then. Been doing a lot of research on gear, helmets, and the bike so I'm familiar with everything before I actually get it.
1. IF you think you want a motorcycle take a weekend course at a local training center and make sure its for you before you invest in a bike. You get a license out of the deal and some good training. Plus if you drop the bike its part of the program and will not cost you to repair.
Love your videos. Wish Voom was in Nevada 😥
Vulcan 900 is one of the most praised beginner/intermediate bikes out there. There are many videos on these bikes from experienced and knowledgeable (and popular) bikers on UA-cam. A great option for sure.
can you make a video about the cf moto 450 sr?
I swear to god I've seen this video a few times now, does Yammie re-upload his shit?
I grew up with motorcycling parents. I had my motorcycle endorsement at 16. An 81 or 82 Yamaha 400 XS. Was my first bike.
I ended up having a family and stopped riding in my late 20s. Flash forward 20 something years later and my daughter is grown up and im now separated from my wife.
I ended up buying an Indian Scout. When i told my daughter about it she flipped the fuck out. I ended up taking an MSF course to appease her and went totally ATGAT. Im glad i did take the MSF course. I learned things I hadn't known when riding in my teens and 20s.
Sorry. Upon reading this comment back to myself, I see what a boring story it is.
@@Yammienoobo Wow! Did I win something? This must be my lucky year. I win stuff from UA-cam all the damn time.
But seriously, good luck trying to scam people. Your mom must be so proud of the career path you chose.
#1 rule for new riders. Buy a BOOM BD250
I love my Vulcan S!
The end of this video was actually hilarious lmfao
some how you talk, it makes me feel nostalgic with how i first time watched you and binge watched you
That's very romantic
Especially the first tip made me laugh as someone living in the Netherlands, riding a bicycle since 2 years old or so. Also the way to get your license for a motorcycle is way harder compared to an MSF course. As we have to pass a written test, then a test similar to the MSF course and last we have to do an exam driving like 40 minutes trough towns and the highway and everything in between in normal traffic. Of course you have to take a lot of lessons to get there. But nonetheless I'll be a bit nervous when getting my first bike and driving solo away from the dealer :)
Not in Missouri the permit is basically the license and can renew it over and over and over again
Voom needs to come to Canada!
I suspected you were a roadie! I just finished the basic motorcycle class 2 weeks ago, but I've been an avid road cyclist for more than 20 years. Also like MTB. Here's to another level of 2-wheeled travel.
I'm gonna get the gear first cuz I'm too excited to wait for the bike
best first bike is and old CB250. slow, heavy. all the things you don't want in a motorcycle but believe me, it will find a way into your heart and make you a better rider for it. it will run forever, drop it, flood it, flog it. if you do hurt it parts are easy to find. when your skills surpass it, pass it on, someone else can love for many years over and over and so on.
MSF is mandatory in some states to get your license😊
The thing about doing your research is so true. First time i ever got to ride a motorcycle was a 450 dirt bike. Only because i had looked at countless videos on riding motorcycles i was able to ride it with no hickups. Didnt stall, didnt send it flying over the lot. Knowledge is key
Lots of low end power and torque
Once you start that 2 wheeled life style you never go back. You ride a motorcycle instead of driving a car, and you ride a bicycle instead of walking. Even your bed suddenly replaces its 4 legs with 2 wheels.
The MSF here in South Dakota is only $75 so we'll worth it. I did it with my daughter and it was great!
MSF in germany: Month theoretical exam oral exam practical exam.
at least 5 practice hours and 12h special practice hours (highway, night, freeway)
I can vouch getting gear before the bike is the move. 2nd day ever of riding and I slipped on a patch of mud pulling the bike out of the shed, and if not for getting decent boots before hand, I’d have probably broken my leg before having even 100 miles on the bike.
I'm turning 18 soon and I'm getting my drivers licens soon as well and I've been wanting to have a bike some day for years now. Researched a lot but my parents are still very against me riding a bike. My mom fell with a friend of hurs with a bike (not high speeds) and a friend of my dad's lost his son right after they bought him a bike so they are very against it. They know that I will be careful but the thing is they know how other people drive and especially how little car drivers care about bikers
Tks.
i usually only drive my car when i go golfing and mountain biking unless i gotta carry something big lol
I'm take the canadian motorcycle course this July.
I have the list of bikes they will be teaching me on... can you make a video of those bikes?
So funny, saw that Pic in the beginning of the Interceptor 500, I had one and it was my first bike. Bought it new in 1986 for $3200, yep I'm old lol
I actually started by telling my family "hey, I am going to try and learn to ride a motorcycle" and then started buying gear the winter prior to. I now have my M2 (Canadian graduated license) via a MSF course, full gear and I am picking between a CB500x of a Husqvarna Svartpilen... CB500x first, if it gets sold then Svart.
There were 4 guys whom rode for 6 or so years in my MSF class. Said they never had the time to get their class M. Funny they rode their harley to class.
idk about the us, but in my country, the bike license cost as much as the basic salary, so you can guess what people would do, even the summons are way cheaper than taking the course for a license
Love watching your videos, fucked my CBT and I still love your videos - they just hurt to watch now
Lol, im from R.I. and was an E.M.T. when that cat was around. We didnt want to see that cat, it was creepy. But that story is 100% true. Can't say the nursing home but was really close to the hosp. Anyhoo im 54 starting to buy gear to take the motorcycle class. Bucket list item. Wifes pissed, im prolly going to start on a mt03....wish me luck. Love the videos...
I take my msf next week. Figured I need that after smacking my my body through a State Farm sign and wrapping my cbr around the pole at 100mph due to bad riding technique and a lack of knowledge. …bad thing is, I’ve been riding for almost 5 years. 😅
Harley Street 500’s for me at MSF. Most miserable bike I have ever ridden. 😂
Getting the american license seems insanely easy and cheap. The A2 license which i am taking is insanely expensive and time consuming here in norway.
Got my test on monday tho😳
😂 A few hundred bucks. My licence cost me 2k in Germany just for the licence
My too
Surly your must only be speaking for your state. In Utah I only had to take written test after which I had a learners permit. No mentor needed and after a few weeks a 10 minute parking lot course. Then bam a M endorsement achieved!
Honestly growing up I was terrible at riding.a bicycle and in fact, because of my nystagmus I have poor balance on my.own two feet. However on a motorcycle I do not have balancing issues. It is weird
Benefit of bicycling in traffic growing up is vulnerability training, car paranoia, focus, road condition and traffic awareness. Most of these ebike and escooter accidents are caused by riders with no cycling in traffic experience. They aren’t used to being the slowest thing in traffic and have no respect or awareness for slower cyclists or pedestrians. I rode in traffic my whole life. When I had motor cycles, I rode 10,000 miles a year, using them as my primary vehicle. Was off bike for about 22 years and had some drastic health issues, so I resumed on a 50cc Honda Ruckus because that’s all I could physically handle. Weakness and meds lost me a lot of nerver that took time to recover. I scouted out routes in my truck or stuck to well known roads where I knew the conditions; and, even then, stuck to single lane 35 MPH max roads for 200 miles of riding before going on my first 4 lane 35 MPH ride. Traffic awareness on a two wheels is radically different than in a 4 wheeler. Resolved in Spring to be competent again by Summer and went on a 500 mile road trip states away on a 650. Now have a 750 Shadow and a 125 Zuma for commuting and around town and back to predominantly riding 2 wheelers.
Absolutely right about getting gear first! You will feel safer, and experience less fatigue factors, particularly from wind, bugs, etc. The higher sensory load exhausts more energy. Gearing up saves you energy that you can supply to other needs.
neon astronaut, I have that exact suit! Can't say you don't see me...
In Pennsylvania the MSF basic course was 100% free. It's so dumb to not take the darn course and get a license.
MSF in PA is currently $10
I took the course a little over a week ago and it was free
@@user-fp1tx2zq5u It was free for me, after the $10 fee to Penn DoT to add provisional Motorcycle to my license.
Idk about that voom insurance paying for my mileage lol. I literally have a brand new 2023 ktm 890 duke and pay 150 bucks for a full year of full coverage insurance through progressive here in southwestern Pennsylvania lol. So that's pretty cheap to begin with but this ktm is only my 2nd bike and it's my 2nd year of riding as well.
I can honestly say I will not be getting gear before I get my bike. Gear can be geared towards specific different bikes or designs and I want my bike before I make that decision
@yammienoob can you please make a video on the CR700w bike the only rotary powered bike in the world 690cc pushing 220hp 105lb-ft..
Hey Yammie Noob, I just bout 2 helmets for my daughter and I off of your website 5 days ago. They haven't even been processed yet let alone shipped. Why is it taking so long? I've already received the other stuff I ordered at the same time.
i been riding a bicycle to and from school since middle school and an electric bike since a year ago, my current ebike reaches 45 mph and i already have my motorcycle helmet and gloves. Imma start off on a honda cb300r then im gonna get the livewire s2 del mar electric motorcycle. After I get the endorsement of course
I still cant get over how easy and cheap it is to get a motorcycle permit in the US. Like how are you able to get the permit without ever having driven in traffic?
Ive decided to get a motorcycle. I like the Ninja 400 and GSXR but not sure XR is a good first bike where ive seen the ninja is a good first bike. Definitely wont be skipping the body armor. My mother whos only 4'9 maybe 95lbs and had a Harley Sportster and handled it like a boss.
Voom NOT offered in Michigan. Ballz!
To bad I'm in PA. Might have to move to Ohio so I can get Voom. And well, they also have Cedar Point. That's a bonus!
Your wrong about the motorcycle written test and permit. Here in Pennsylvania you don't have to ride along someone else. The only stipulations is that you can't ride between dusk and dawn witch isn't bad bc I still ride after dark 😂😂 but there's not many cops around here..
Is funny to learn that in brazil even the motorcycle classes are fucked up, we just need a whatever helmet here
I went 2 years before even looking into the license
Voom needs to be available in Kansas 😢
IMHO the best bike to start on is either a KTM 390 or something similar. Lightweight with wide bars make it ideal for learning the skills you are going to need for staying upright and holding the road position needed to steer clear of all the hazards and obstacles facing motorcycle riders. Has plenty of power for new riders and the kind of machine you can continue to live with even after you've become confident and competent enough to move up to a more powerful bike, its also true that its much more fun, and safer, to ride a slowish bike fast than a fast bike
slow... ish. 😁
I went with the CB300R which is lighter than the KTM 390 by 60 lbs. Almost as light at the Suzuki TU250 at my MSF course. Really light and flickable. Both are great starter bikes.
BARS in the intro
I researched for years before getting a motorcycle. I'm only 16 so research was all I could do. It made everything so much easier, less scary and in a way familiar. As soon as I turned 16, I bought a sportbike and took it to a parking lot. Didn't stall once (in the parking lot, outside of that, it happened a lot and still happens every now and then). Research how to ride a motorcycle. That includes, hill starts, counter steering, predicting traffic, which gear is best for your style of riding, maintenance, including little things like how new tyres need a bit of wearing in before leaning too much as they're gonna be a bit slick and slippery. I recommend watching a lot of dandanthefireman. Hes an entertaining UA-camr who really helps you develop habits and in a way, codes that pop up in your mind while riding.
does riding on a custom-made off-road scooter being pulled by a couple of Siberian Huskies (or in My case Akita's) through Mountain bike trails, and actually catching up to and being help up by mountain bike racers, count as riding a bicycle? Because I used Mountain bikes too (but a 26-28" front wheel and a couple of dogs and a trace pulling from above the wheel and braking don't mix) (Urban mushing videos may explain what I'm talking about)
It always AMAZES be that so many people don't realize that the ability to ride a bicycle well is a MUST before riding a motorcycle. I tell EVERYONE who is interested in riding a motorcycle, But who have not been on a bicycle since they were a kid to get a 10 speed and ride the hell out of it for a year or more to get the old "sea legs" back. And ride in the street, in traffic. So much situational awareness is acquired on a bicycle that will be applicable to riding a motorcycle. I still ride a bicycle to this day (Because I have no "workout routine", Exercise on TWO WHEELS!). And we ALL know life is BETTER on two wheels! 🏍🚲🛵
Papa Yam, I see use of this clip at 4:21 often and other videos with the group of HD guys on it. Where are these clips from?
please review a keeway RKS 125
im a new rider
You don't dig Mountain Bikes because you live in Texas. Come to Utah, I'll show you around Moab and Deer Valley, and I think you'll see the light. :D
Thanks merci :D i want a Ninja H2 first bike
Just get life insurance before you get that H2.
@@jaxager i born with skilz no worries !
Bro’s talking about getting a 300 while I’m over here thinking about getting a 250. A 300-400 seems waaaaay too powerful for a clean cut beginner, especially one who took his dirt bike into the sticks once because he was small and couldn’t control it (me). Luckily the 250 I’m thinking about getting is one of the most sought after 250’s in the country
Any opinions for a 52 year old guy who has ridden bikes on and off for 20 years now. A couple sport bikes but just commuted on it. Last bike I had was 1700 cc cruiser. I always wanted to get into track days, maybe club racing for geriatrics or something if that even exists at my age. So Im shopping for bikes again, I see my ancestors from Italy still make the best looking bikes on the planet. But I dont think Im ready for one as I want to learn to race on a track. At my age probably will never be good enough to justify one. So, with that in mind, should I start with the best entry level bike ninja 400, and as I say that, Im sure they are a blast, but Im feeling a 52 year old guy , not fat, I only weigh 165, would probably be mocked till I packed my things and left the track sporting a 400 at 52. lol. So would the R7 be a better choice, or would I learn more on the 400? I never rode a 400, so I cant tell if I might find it too wimpy or exactly what I need to really learn good technique and progress later. What I dont want is a bike that has too much power and cant learn properly because Im peeing myself everytime I swing a leg over it. Thanks for any opinions.
With the exception of my helmet, I bought my motorcycle before buying all my gear.
My buddies dad took the safety course twice because he had a bunch of fun the first time taking the test he wanted to do it again 😂