How to RIDE a SCOOTER/MOPED!
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- For me at least I found riding a scooter easy, but I discovered from letting my friends ride my scooter, that not everyone picks it up as easily as I did. Therefore, I thought some people might find it useful if I made a video showing you how to ride a scooter, based on the knowledge I have learnt from my own experiences, and from teaching my friends.
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[Chapters]
0:00 Intro
0:24 Control Surfaces
1:00 Center Stand
1:13 Gear
1:48 Getting Moving
2:10 Braking
2:54 More Speed
3:09 Cornering
3:42 Figure 8's
4:12 On the Open Road
5:24 Hill Start
5:42 Evasive Maneuvers
6:31 Outro - Авто та транспорт
really nice neighborhood. I like that scooter, however Suzuki doesn't provide that particular style of scooter in the US. Too bad.
Yeah thanks its a good one. I really enjoy riding it around even though it's kinda slow up hills
I'm so happy there are kiwi vids on scooters cause it makes me feel very comfortable to know what I'm seeing actually applies to me
Hahah yeah true
Bought my first moped few days ago, still waiting for the registration. Anyway great video man, keep it up. You got a like and a sub for your effort.
Thanks mate
How is life going ALIVE?
Hey Kiwi!
I remember watching your video back in March when i was eating up all the information on scooters i could find as was nervously preparing to buy one. Just saw it now again and it reminded me how much time has passed and how much my life has changed since.
Anyways, i've gotten a beautiful old 2005 Kymco Filly and i couldnt be happier for it! it's used and rel cheap but it's my crown achievement of prosperity at the moment, and I am enjoying the scooter lifestyle and going to work on it (no PTSD for cycling-13,5-km-one-way-to-work-into-headwind again) and it's just so good!
It's funny, i saw your video in March and it seems like half a year, when it was perhaps 2 months. Greetings from Netherlands!
Great to hear. Glad you're enjoying it!
I’m getting a moped soon since I live in Australia we can start driving mopeds at 15 I’m 14 so I’m keeping it on my farm for the time being
Very cool! Lucky you guys can get it at 15
KiwiCarLife Where I live you can ride mopeds at the age of 14
You're 14 and you own a farm. Well done.
@@KiwiCarLife where I live you can do it at 16
Wow thank you KiwiCarLife this video is so great and clear and informative!! I am planning on buying a scooter soon and binge watching your videos before I even buy one 😆 thanks!
You're welcome! Let me know what you get!
Beautiful neighbourhood bro. Appreciate this video, getting a moped soon so I can start driving to school. Found the vid helpful you earned urself a like and a sub
Cheers man
That's a really nice neighborhood. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks man!
Excellent video for beginner, thanks very much.
Glad it was helpful!
Very veerryyy well explained. Congrats and thanks. I'm begging to ride a scooter.
Cheers and yeah would definitely recommend
Very informative video....lots of good hints there
Cheers man
Getting a moped first before I get a Kawasaki ninja 300! Thanks great tutorial!
Good choice!
update: got a moped four days ago and people r making fun of me lmao.
Same.
I've got a Lexmoto Titan 125cc & the next bike I get will be the "Kawasaki 250 dirty bike"
Looks beautiful.
Don't need anymore power than that really.
You can but I,personally, don't see the point living in England.
Get up to 70 on the Motorway ( possibly 80 ) and the same on the dual carriageway!
My Lexmoto Titan 125cc can keep up with traffic & even get around them.
SimplySour if it’s a good one tell them to shut up
Very good video! Thanks so much
You're welcome
don't forget also that riding where you recommend the car driver can see you in the rear view mirror and the side mirror. if you can see his eyes then he can see you . . I ride a uz50. also riding by the curb gives you less time to react if a car comes out of a drive. also pulling out to pass stationary cars puts you in a blind spot. lots of things to be aware of. carefull on painted road markings in the wet!. :)
Yep all very true, they are definitely some good reasons not to ride the curb
Great way to go to and from work
Indeed
awesome thank you. i have my first (required by law) driving lessons today so this will probably help
Good luck!
@@KiwiCarLife thx bro I got my license today
Been doing my CBT and bought a little 50cc but it absolutely terrifies me, any tips on getting over the fear? Mainly the fear of falling off ha
I think just riding around lots will help you get used to the way scooters ride and what other road users do around you. I picked it up reasonably quickly and learnt to ride just on experience. Definitely avoid manhole covers, paint and stagnant water when it's raining if you want to stay upright. I learnt that the hard way...
@@KiwiCarLife awesome thanks for the tips man🙂
@@lumbardz3105 Uk cert for moped users
Hey I am 16 and am looking to get a moped when do I but one after or before cbt
@@MxZ-tc1hg You get a prov license then you practice on said moped then when ready take the CBT to get a full AM license.
Not first time but checking if any advice on roundabouts.
All the best from the UK.
Cheers man
The motion of the hand when moving out as you described when you need to move quick is not clear. Cannot see what your hand is doing
Literally just pushing on the handlebars on the side I want to move
Hard to see, because its more about a little bit of pressure than a big movement, but when you practice it, you'll feel it. What's actually happening is that the front wheel Is turning one direction for a split second, but your brain is thinking of turning in the opposite direction (counter steering) and the bike "drops" over into the turn much faster than if you just lean into it. It needs a little speed on for it to work, I find about 30kph+, and I practice by going through a tight S bend (tight right with an immediate tight left). Practice with cones or similar.
Thank you!!
All goods
thank you mate :)
All g man
Hey question, what happens if you just let go of the throttle and don't give it gas? Will you still move forward or just come to an abrupt stop or something? I've never ridden a scooter before
Nah it does whats called "coasting" if you just come off the throttle it'll just keep rolling forward kinda like its in neutral but with a bit of engine braking
im going to go for my learners in february then get a scooter, sorry to blurt out locations but is woodridge a good place to practice like you have done?
Yeah it's alright for practicing - the newer areas of churton park are probably better tho coz they're flatter
Thanks from germany to nw zealand
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Great scooter tutorial,are they auto mix fuel or do you need to premix
It's 4 stroke so no mixing requred
I just got one. Fun
Good method of transport
I have a question though, Where did you get that moped because I’ve been looking and I couldn’t find one like that except they were kids, so I just wanna know where you got it
Just bought it from a motorcycle shop
HoHOHO merry christms to you buddy. Greetings from rich en youtube Netherlands
Merry Christmas!
Hello, I have been having a problem riding a sweet scooter when I want to ride it when I give it gas it always goes to the left side, and to the right side why doesn't go straight to the middle?
I dunno, maybe you just can't handle the power
@@KiwiCarLife yeah. I guess so I don't know how to handle the gas of the scooter my Friend told me it's because you're using the tear to move you aren't leaning
How does a moped like a 50cc scooter work for short riders?
I'm sure it'll be fine, you might just have to stand up every time you stop that's all
Hello kiwi! I need help. I’ve been learning how to ride a scooter for a while now but I’m still struggling with balancing, I couldn’t put my both legs up without the scooter going wobbling and falling to side and it’s been a week and also i DO NOT know how to ride a bike so it’s kinda a related thing. Can you give some more tips for balancing please? 😭🙏
Just remember to balance with your steering not by leaning
I bought 150cc and seems wobly my first time drivinf it
Wouldn't know sorry. Maybe you just need a bit of practice?
Hey I dont know if you are still here but I just wanted ask what scooter you are using in the video
Suzuki uz50
I live around the same area, but you have to go on the highway to get just about anywhere. So I'm worried about mixing it with 100Kph traffic on a 50Kph moped. Any suggestions?
Hmm, buy a faster scooter haha, or just always travel during peak hours so the traffic is slow on the motorway. But yeah can't realistically ride it on the motorway if it'll only do 50
@@KiwiCarLife 50kph moped all I can ride on a car license 8) No way my missus would let me get a full motorcycle license 8(
@@TheChromeRonin Have you considered a Yamaha Tricity? Can ride that on a car license and that's 125/155cc
Helped you get 1k
Thank you, so happy to finally get there!
2:55 I’m sorry but that voice crack was too funny, sick video tho really helped me a lot I’m 15 and in England you can have one at 16 so hopefully getting one soon
You're certainly not the first person to comment that! But cheers haha
what brand and model of the scooter are you using?
Suzuki UZ50
Do you have to lean when you do corners?
Yep it's exactly like riding a bike
What is the motor bike called??
Suzuki UZ50
I’m turning 16 at the end of may and wondered how much a moped would be with the insurance and the price of the moped?? not looking to spend over 700 for the moped could I get a decent one for under that?
My $2500 50cc scooter was like $350 a year for insurance from memory. So for a $700 scooter I'd say it'll be anywhere from $200 - $400 depending on who you go for. I'm with AMI. Also, $700 is probably the lest you'd want to spend. Spending a little extra to get something that's going to be reliable is probably a smarter way to go. My mate bought one for $800 and it was OK but he had a few problems. That said, any Japanese (Honda, Suzuki, yamaha) should be pretty reliable regardless of cost (within reason of course)
KiwiCarLife thank you bro for the info I’m in the uk so I mean 700 pounds which is just over 900 but cheers, do you pay for your insurance monthly and how much a month would you say it costs you to run soz for all the questions just curious as really interested in getting one
Ahh, in fact, take a look at my other video. It should answer most of those questions. Just halve the monetary values to get them roughly into GBP coz they're in NZD in the video: ua-cam.com/video/BmIABwR2h_M/v-deo.html
oh i dont know how to ride a bike would it be easy to start directly on a scooter?
Dunno never tried - I think you'd probably get the hang of it reasonably quickly, but riding a bike first does make some sense becaude if you fall off it doesn't cost anywhere as much to fix!
Tysm for this. I have a question, is it worth buying the other type of scooter with 3 power on instructions? Put the key, the key switch on run and turn it on. Is this type of scooter worth it or nah
As in one with keyless entry??
@@KiwiCarLife Let me find the name of it really quick. Give me sometime though as the Internet here is quite slow lol
@@KiwiCarLife the lexmoto Aura, or something like that
Worth the buy?
Mine has a clutch not a back brack
Nice
50 cc moped or scooter need a license in California?
No idea. Google it
Hi just wondering have you ever riden the scooter to the shore? If you have, did you go via the harbor bridge or the ferry? Cheers
Not quite sure what you mean, we don't have a Harbour bridge in Wellington
@@KiwiCarLife sorry mate thought you were in Auckland lol
@@someoneridesmountainbikes2355 oh lol all g
I've got a question can you pass cars I always see them pass through at traffic or stop lights and go on front is that allowed?
If cars are stopped yes you can "lane-filter" but not "lane-split" when the cars are moving. Both are dangerous though so I wouldn't recommend, and in addition, 50cc's are too slow to pull away from the lights quick enough to not annoy car drivers behind. So in general just don't do it
@@KiwiCarLife I've got a 49cc moped but it speed limit is 80. I only need it to get around 60-70speed to work, would you think I'll damage it more if I keep riding it at that speed
@@ThePaikMan Nah it'll be fine - a manufacturer wouldn't design it to go 80 if it's damaging to it
@@KiwiCarLife oh thank you sir! 🙇 have a great day
Busted my ass as soon as I got on my scooter and now I’m here 😂😂
Oh no hahahh hopefully this video helps
@@KiwiCarLife update now I’m riding like a pro thanks to you!
@@azy9057 awesome! Great to hear
What Is The Scooters Name And Max Speed
Suzuki UZ50 and tops out around 60km/h
i live in whangaparaoa and just got a suzuki az50 moped already got pulled over on it for not having a helmet lol
And fair enough too!
0:05 aight guess I’ll never learn lmao
In all seriousness though if I rode those rental e scooters before would it translate easily to this ?
Nah better to ride a bike. Sitting down is very different to standing up. I guess anything powered will help though
useful video..btw what scooter is this?
Suzuki uz50
What moped is that I'm 5.3
Suzuki UZ50
Where can I buy those type of gloves??
I got them from scooterazzi wellington
@@KiwiCarLife awesome thanks
Im 31 and starting on an auto 125cc scooter not planning to go any higher
Nice, trust me you'll get bored of it tho and want something faster haha
helmet seems a bit small. please get a new one. i dont want a small helmet to be a reason for such a good person like you
Maybe my head is smaller than you think, but I can assure you it's the right size, if anything it's now a tad too big now because the foam inside has compressed a bit.
How did you wheelie it ?
Just lean back and give it some beans
@@KiwiCarLife Man i wish you showed how to do it in the tutorial, i haven’t found a single video where someone does a wheelie with this thing, i also want to mod it but there’s nothing online 😭 it’s a shame man
Hi is there a high and low gear like a tractor thanks
Not that I know of
@@KiwiCarLife hi thanks are they the same as a bike on the road i have an electric bike and its the best thing i ever got
@@josephmullen3254 similar but heavier - throttle and brakes work in much the same way
Ok what size are they and how much petrol would you need to travel 50 miles
@@josephmullen3254 mine had a range of about 150km on a 5l tank. Brake size depends on what one you get
Would you like to do a video where you buy me a nice but cheap second hand moped surprise me with it I cry tears of joy then you upload the video on yt and go viral? For one of ur top fans
Uhh I dunno haha. Maybe if I had a big channel and a $500 scooter would mean nothing to me coz I'd make like 3k from the video I dunno but not atm haha
Is this nz?
It sure is
can you drive it when you are 14
Not in nz no
Is that Tassie?
Tassie?
You should put a new exhaust and racing cdi on your lets 5 and show us th3 differents
Hahaha i saw someone with a fart can on the back of an old piaggio and wow that was loud... Do you know of any CDI's that might work with mine?
They are good bikes and feel like you could get more power
Yeah when I get home today I'll look at the type of cdi it's got and then see if I can find a performance replacement
This tells me, I’m gonna die
Haha all depends on how you ride it. You'll be fine, they don't go too fast lol
666 subscribers boiiiiii (at the time that I post this)
Lol
What cc is that?
50cc
What make is the moped?
Suzuki UZ50
I still have a year before I’m legally allowed to ride one. Still want one so bad aha
Yeah man they're awesome fun to hoon around on!
how much was your moped and insurance and that as I’m turning 16 in just under 5 months and want to know how much to save up for a second hand one
just got my first scooter
Nice
Hi, mate! I have the same scooter, but in Russia, and my manual is only in Japaneese. (( Can you, please, help me and make scans or even shots on mobile phone of your manual? Please answer, i will give you e-mail, if you agree. I've e also looked at your videos. My scooter goes about 53 km/h, and doesn't have restrictor. The good thing it's stable, even riding up the hill. It's not new scooter, so i wanna check for new belt.
Yeah sure thing man my manual is in English
Please send manual at fireblade@ngs.ru or you can upload it on some cloud drive.
Hey man I just scanned the whole document but some of the pages glitched because I didn't realise you had to leave it down when the scanner bar came back. I'll try again tomorrow
Thanks. I will wait )
How tall are you?
6 foot
@@KiwiCarLife thanks
I wish someone warned not to use the front brake during a turn. Had a car pull out wide while i was in a slow turn. I used the front brake and immediately dumped the scooter. Minor injuries but could have been worse.
Yeah I’d say you’re better to try swerve than brake hard in that situation
I want one but my mum says they’re too dangerous
Lol that's what every mum says. Get a job and when they get bored of taking you there every day, ask to buy a scooter. Maybe then she'll reconsider. Otherwise just ask her if she thinks a mountain bike is dangerous? If not then just say we'll a scooter only goes like 20km/h faster sooooo...
KiwiCarLife how dangerous can a scooter actually be if driving it properly
@@benadams8186 I only "crashed" mine once but that was because I was going too fast in the rain and hit a patch of stagnant water. Otherwise in my whole two years of riding a 50cc and 6 months riding a 125cc, I had no other accidents.
"Clutch"? Your scooter has a clutch?
Nah, centrifugal clutch mate
watching this even tho i got my license
Haha nice
I dont ride bikes, and dad said i dont need to know how to rode one to ride a moped. This is now my proof i do. Therefore i will continue to stay away from them
It helps but it's not necessary
U no it bub I would misled ride mine of a night time it would be fun to u get use to it and mostly they ain’t no cars out of a night to u get use to to it I lick to have my sets flare but u caint be Chalsee
Yeah nice
Swear that's St annes
I do live in wellington but I didn't ride past there in that video
🤤
chur
Do you use both breaks at once
Yep - but remember front brake does 70% of your stopping. Rear brake is just there to balance it out. Too much front brake will send you over the handlebars, and too much rear brake will make you skid. That's why it's good to use both of them at once.
Just like a regular bike
I would like to introduce you to Japanese scooters. The main displacement of a Japanese scooter is 49 cc. You can drive 49 cc if you have a car license.
The current mainstream is 4-stroke air-cooled engine. I don't know it in foreign countries, but in Japan you can get a 49 cc license from 16 years old. In foreign countries, it is in miles but in Japan it is in km. If you come to Japan, we recommend you to rent a bicycle to Asakusa Ueno Akihabara. In Ueno, there is the famous Sensoji Temple, which is visited by many tourists. From there, you can reach Ueno in about 15 minutes by bicycle. In Ueno, you can shop cheaply on Ameyoko Street. It takes about 10 minutes to reach Akihabara. In Akihabara, electric appliances such as home appliances and personal computers are sold cheaply. And you should contact me, because I can politely guide you to Japan free of charge. It will be my English study
Yeah Japanese rules sound pretty similar to us. Only difference I can see is that most people only rent bikes here to ride at mountain bike parks or do ride one of our hiking trails. Most tourists just get a rental car or walk because our cities are so small
Good video, but I think its aimed at the biggest idiots out there that need the most help. Personally I wouldn't need to test where the clutch engages, just twist and go. Perhaps someone with little coordination.
Fair - I myself did not need to practice learning when the clutch engages either. I took a test ride on a scooter, having never rode one before, and was able to hoon around no problems within minutes. However I let some of my friends ride my scooter and one binned it on some grass, and the other smashed through a hedge. Now I realise not everyone picks up riding scooters as quickly as others, hence why the video is a little over-pedantic haha
wow I would have liked to see the crashes. Anyhow good video!
Ride in the middle of the road
Nah coz it’s right on the bit where the cars dont make tracks in the rain, very slippery coz of all the oil and crap on the roads
@@KiwiCarLifeif u ride on the right side dangers are oncoming vehicles ride on left side is dangerous bc of drains and glass and middle of road is safest and stops people overtaking as much as
This is a scooter. A moped was a pedal bike with an engine.
A scooter to me is what you ride at a skate park...
“When your riding on the road at very high speeds”
- 70kmh 😂
Did you just like your own comment?
KiwiCarLife haha I’m just having fun mate horsing around, I like my own comments because no one else will lol and besides when your on a fifty believe me even tho 70 k’s don’t sound like much it feels like heaps I reckon. I’m just saying compared to a car yeah it is kinda slow lol.
@@lukecaswell3677 All goods haha yeah 70 isn't that quick by car standards but certainly on a scooter it feels like you're flying. Probably just coz the engine is screaming at you haha
KiwiCarLife yeah mate haha, love your vids tho bro enjoying watching them I’m a kiwi like yourself I live in Gisborne in the coastal area by tologa bay. But yeah again love your vids hope you still got the uz50 lol love it ! I have the exact same scoot mc noot . With a custom fmf exhaust install. But anyways gotta go son laters KiwiCarLife. 👍🤜
Haha good to see the ol' scoot mcnoot lingo is catching on 😂
At 0:19, you see an arm grabbing the bike
Hmm good spotting haha
Ok but how do I ride you :0
Get a saddle?