@@ShekoGuerra09 that's right. During gear changes you will roll off the throttle (let go of the gas), switch gears (1,2,3 or whatever you need to be. Going up or down a gear) After that you can get on the gas again by rolling back on the throttle.
Two essential skills for the beginning rider. 1) Practice emergency braking because you WILL need it. You need to be able to use maximum braking when you need it. Start with 20 mph and go up in speed as you get it. Use that front brake on the street! ABS is a great help. 2) Understanding countersteering because motorcycles steer backwards and not understanding this will get you hurt or killed. At speed you push the direction you want to go. Push right handlebar go right, push left handlebar go left. (Because front wheel is a large gyroscope) For example at 30mph in a safe open area gently push on right handlebar and you will gently go right, gently push on left handlebar and you will gently go left. If you think that you turn the direction you want to go you will find yourself losing it on the outside of turns. Suddenly it seems like you are going too fast for turn (you weren't but suddenly you are because YOU are turning the bars the wrong way) or worse someone pulls out in front of you and you turn the bars away and you go right into what you were trying to avoid. With most motorcycles at over 15 mph you push the direction you want to go. Push right go right, push left go left. Absolutely essential. If this don't KNOW and UNDERSTAND this be extremely cautious because you don't have the skills you need to survive.
@@talalztube The book "A twist of the wrist, a motorcycle racers handbook" has a chapter on countersteering. But really is is difficult to find much on it. I have heard the wright brothers wrote about countersteering but I have been unable to find out what they wrote. If you practice with your motorcycle is probably the best training. What is weird is that at very low speeds you have to lean and steer the direction you go and at high speeds you push the direction you want to go. Push right go right, Push left go left. Many folks lean the direction they want to go and that works sort of.....until they get scared. Then they revert to what they "think" they have been doing they try to turn the handlebars the direction they want to go and the motorcycle leans the wrong way and they find themselves either going off the outside of the curve (you can watch people do this on the tail of the dragon frequently) or going right into what they were trying to avoid. That is why you have to get countersteering straight in your head. Someone will pull out in front of you and you have to be clear on how to escape and avoid. Just when you are riding your motorcycle at speed gently push on the right handlebar and you will go gently right, gently push on the left handlebar and you will go gently left. Practice from there. It is all because of that front wheel action as a big gyroscope. The people that don't know or understand this crash all by themselves in turns and give up motorcycling if they live or crash head on into oncoming traffic when they turn the bars the wrong way. I think there is a real failure to teach motorcyclists this and it is a skill they absolutely need.
Counter steering is most useful on cruisers and big bikes with big (or flat-bottemed) tires. I rode dirt bikes years when I was a kid, and when I bought my first big-boy bike, that's when I had to learn about counter steering.
I’ve been riding 15years now. This guy knows what he’s talking about. I’m still trying to understand why I watched this entire video but hey I’m glad I did lol.
As someone who has never even drove a car before this is supremely helpful. Planning on getting a rebel 500 in a few weeks so I'll probably have to rewatch this but i don't mind. Entertaining and explained well. Thanks big man!
This is BY FAR.....the best explanation of learning to shift gears, riding a bike etc I have found on UA-cam. U were very thorough and for that I appreciate that. Thank you my good sir. Watching this makes me feel 100% confident to try and learn and will try tmw. Kudos
Duuude I’ve had my eye on this bike since 2017. Just got my motorcycle license through MSF last summer too, I’m so excited to finally get the Scout Bobber this year
You're gonna love it. I got my Bobber 20 last year. My first upgrade was to the shocks. It's a pretty stiff ride from the factory. An upgrade to the shocks really smooths out the ride and softens the bumps as well as adding another inch of travel. I do some long rides and it wouldn't have really been possible before the upgrade I don't think. That and the dealer threw in a Comfort+ seat for free when I complained about the ride being so jarring.
I thought you talk too much until I realized you are just that nice of a person that you don’t want to miss any information that might be helpful in anyway to anyone. Hat’s off man
Thank you for helping me understand the shift more today was my first class and I couldn’t tell why my bike was powering off when I stalled next time I won’t release fully 👍
I'm just looking into motorcycles and considering taking mc-license soon. Watching these videos has made me realise just how similar much of it is to driving a car, conceptually speaking. All I would need to really do is learn where the things are and how they work compared to a car, I already have the understanding for the most part. For example in order to shift I need to engage the clutch, just like in a manual car. Same thing with many other things like the friction zone, you get going exactly the same way you do on a manual car. The concept is exactly the same.
I really like your motorcycle.The Indian scouts looks stylish,luxury and gentlemen motorcycle.My dream motorcycle is the Indian scout 60.Thank you for teaching me how to ride those stylish Indians.
Great Video! One thing I do differently when mounting the motorcycle is to grab both handle bars and engage the front brake before I throw my leg over. This way, the bike can't move while I'm trying to mount it. Cheers!
Yes that is one method that I learned in motorcycle school. Funny thing is, that's how I saw someone dropped their bike. Ended up punching the handlebars by accident and topping it over 😅 I've been scarred ever since 🤣
Thank you bro, this gives me some confidence, will be buying my first bike this week (Never been on a motorcycle/dirt bike/atv) I will be buying a used Harley as my first motorcycle. (Under 6K) Great job at explaining things man. Im nervous but im willing to learn, regardless if i keep stalling..
@@Hazardx88 Congrats! Glad to hear that you're taking the step forward to join the bike life. If there's any questions or things you would like me to demonstrate, let me know here and I'll try my best to explain or make into a video.
Great video , thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to explain . I am looking at getting Indian bobber . But first I’ll have to get my motorcycle license. Again thank you so much . Could you make a video regarding when to use 3rd , 4 th and 5th gears . Thanks .
Looking to post a few more short videos that covers specifics. If there's anything you want more elaborated, send a comment and I'll thumbs it up for a future video
@@Zxcvbnmpoiuytrewq that’s a good question. My opinion is that it always better to buy second hand. You always want to learn without worrying about wrecking a bike that’s really precious to you. By buying second hand, you can always ensure that as you ride, you are learning. But as my friend once told me, if money is no object, then why not get whatever? 😅
Great video thank you. You listed your gear but wondering what kind of bomber jacket were you wearing and is that a riding jacket as looking for something safe and comfortable?
It's a standard bomber jacket that I made to be used for riding. You can slip in the needed shoulders, back and arms, and take them off whenever you need it. It's safe when it has the protection but not light when you don't have them in there.
Thank you! As for a first bike, I wouldn't recommend the Indian Scout Bobber, not because one can't ride learn to ride it. A first bike is something that won't punish you when you make a mistake. Plus it much faster to learn on, so you'll eventually upgrade.
Hey thanks for the comment! As for the height, let me answer this way. If your tall, then this bike might be a bit small in terms of proportions. If you're average, then this bike is a good fit. If you're small, then this bike is a bit big but manageable.
@@IbbySS. I was looking at either Indian or Harley but I can’t pick which one, I was looking for a bike that is for tall people since I’m 6’3 if you could help me out
@@bryangerardo9858 then the Indian chief is a good bike. But even that isn't something I would recommend to start with. But it seems like your going for a certifier cruiser or bobber style bike right?
What if you had to immediately stop while on a higher gear? Say for example: You go 70mph on the highway, but had to stop due to traffic. Do you have to deescalate the gear back to 1 or even neutral before pressing the breaks? I ask because you’ll have to eventually feed the bike gas again to get back up to speed.
Hey great question! In this case, you can just focus on breaking first without gearing down, just ensure the clutch is engage as well. And then when possible, either at a stop or a slower/constant speed, gear down to the gear required, whether that be gear one or two etc.
How do you handle shifting down while emergency braking? It seems like that'd be a lot to handle all at once in an emergency scenario.. clutch, shift down, progressive braking. Also, did you de-badge the "Scout" insignia from your bike since it looks like a Scout and not a Scout 60 otherwise.
Hello, In emergency braking, gearing down can be done at the end of a complete stop. Reason being is you don't have to gear down when coming to a stop. As long as you don't let go of the clutch, you can gear down later. As for the bike, it's a scout sixty. I believe if it's a sixty then they don't come with a scout badge.
Great point! Thanks for adding. Just to addon what you said, for those who can reach, it's good to do always. Those who can't will need to ensure their bike is in gear rather than neutral to ensure it doesn't role away. Thanks for the great point again 😊
looking at getting into riding motorcycles more or less just a weekend thing, maybe a few times a month. Not looking to really daily it, but with that said the bike I ultimately want is an Indian Scout Bobber. I know most people are saying start off with a Rebel 500 or HD Street 500 but in your opinion should I go the Rebel 500/HD 500 and ride that for 6 months to a year and then go to the Indian or should I just go with the bike I ultimately want?
@@LongRangeDesertGroupX that's a good question. Let's look at it this way; what's your goal for riding in the next year or two? If it's to get better at riding your dream bike the. I suggest to get a bike that you'll keep short term. Otherwise if you're not too crucial on getting the hang of riding quickly and just want to ride your dream bike for casual use then get the bike you want. My own opinion, get a starter bike, learn and make mistakes on it and then get your dream bike(s). You won't regret it later
@@IbbySS. Thanks for the reply, It would probably be smart for me to start on a easier bike in case I drop it or whatever so I am not damaging a $13K bike lol
@@LongRangeDesertGroupX that's one of the things that you would regret. I think I'll make a video on this. You asked a very good question and I think it deserves a video for it.
@@Pr0jectATLAS that's a great question. The main indicator is the engine, you can hear when it's reaching peak rpm. However with that note, you can shift without waiting for the rpms to get high. So technically at any time
@@IbbySS. Thanks for the response, so why happens if you slow down but don’t shift down fast enough or vice versa, what if I speed up and don’t shift up fast enough. Do you ever get to the point where you know what gear your in without checking the indicator?
@@Pr0jectATLAS another great question: 1. What happens when you slow down and down shift in time. -> you can always slow down, even to a full stop in any gear. As long as you shift back to the first gear before you move again. Or if you done plan to stop fully, just shift back to neutral. Keynote; just make sure to not let go of the clutch when you come to a stop. 2. What if you speed up without shifting in time? -> well if you accelerate with out shifting up, the bike won't go faster past a certain speed and remain constant. 3. How do I know which gear I'm in? -> the easiest way to know is by listening to the engine. But that comes with time and practice. When you're use to it, you can tell which gear you are in without ever looking. But until then you can always glance down and see. -> key points: When the engine is loud: shift up When the engine is quiet or stuttering, shift down if needed (some people will be in a high gear to keep the bike quiet(er) I'll see if I can demonstrate this in a video for you. If you got any other questions, feel free to ask away.
Question, I've been driving a MT car for awhile and to downshift I have to rev match. My question is that do I have to rev match to downshift on a motorcycle or do they all come with auto rev match. I live in the Virgin Islands and I am planning of getting a 2021 Indian Scout Bobber shipped down here from Florida soon. It's a small island (20 miles long) so a bike would be practical than getting another car, me and my girl are sharing a Tacoma rn. I do plan of replacing the tires with all terrain tires since we do have some gravel roads.
Hey there, that's a great question. I was planning on covering shifting more once the weather got better here but I can give some small details. For a motorcycle, you can but it's not needed. I do so alot because it's fun but when I'm riding about, I don't see other motorcycle riders do the same, at least the ones I've seen. Theres alot more playing room when shifting on a motorcycle in comparison to a car where's it more precise. So summarize quickly, you can but not needed. Hopefully that answers your question otherwise I'll be glad to answer in more detail 😄
The bike sits low to the ground as a cruiser so I would say that it's fine leg length wise. However the opposite is true for reaching the handle bars. Depending on the handle bar setup, it's possible that someone might not be able to reach them.
The only thing is, I would not recommend the bike used in the video for a beginner just due to the power. While it's possible to learn on it, I would recommend a beginner to start with a smaller displacement bike in order to really learn the ins and outs of riding.
Hey there! It was covered quickly but shortly near the end but let me try my best here: It's going to be similar to how I was explaining it when shifting from gear 1 to gear 2. You just pull in the clutch and then shift up for each gear one by one. (generally the shifting is done with your left foot on majority of bikes). The same works for shifting down in the reverse order but just need to shift down through each one. This might be better made via a video possibly. I'll break this down in a more in-depth video.
Hey there. It wouldn't be the bike I recommend but it's definitely doable. Though other bikes in the 300cc or 400cc class is best if you really want to learn how to ride a bike. Hopefully that's clear else I can explain more if need be.
Great question! Yes you can come to a full stop while being in second third fourth or whatever gear you are in. Same thing applies when you also are in neutral. you just want to ensure that while you are breaking that you have the clutch in. after that, when you come to a full stop, just ensure that you gear all the way down to first gear/neutral.
@@IbbySS.Thanks for your response. It's just like manual-transmission cars. You can come to a full stop using whatever gear you are in, and then shift all the way down to first gear. I used to live in Europe, where everyone drives a manual-transmission car. I know how to drive a stick-shift car. Lately, I see more automatic cars being introduced in Europe. I have never driven a motorcycle, and I was wondering how to. Also, when I was a kid, mopeds were popular, and when trying to stop a moped, we only used the back breaks, never the front breaks, like you mentioned earlier about tilting the motorcycle over your head if you slam the front breaks.
@@PS-dp8yg exactly. If you have driven a manual car before, then you will find that learning how to ride a motorcycle is very similar to a manual car. On that note, I have also noticed that a lot of cars in Europe are getting rid of their manual transmission. It’s a sad thing to see, but customers want to have an easier time driving,I guess that’s what the companies will give them.
That’s right! It's not immediate in a sense that you can do it right away; you have to let the bike gain momentum and when it does have enough speed you can let go of the clutch. Best way to think of it is like a car; a car can move with out the gas and give it enough time, the car can move forward at a somewhat slow but decent speed. For a bike, it just happens much faster.
Another instance of let go of the clutch is when you're moving. Say you're at 25mph or 40km/h; you're in second gear. As explained, you need to turn the clutch and the gas. But if you're coasting or coming to a very slow stop, then you can gear down or up without using the gas. I might make a video about this as you asked a very good question.
Got any pending questions that I didn't cover?
Reply to this message and I'll see if I can answer directly or in a video
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When you change from 1st to 2nd or 3rd you let go the gas right?
@@ShekoGuerra09 that's right. During gear changes you will roll off the throttle (let go of the gas), switch gears (1,2,3 or whatever you need to be. Going up or down a gear)
After that you can get on the gas again by rolling back on the throttle.
@@IbbySS. thank you bro
Two essential skills for the beginning rider. 1) Practice emergency braking because you WILL need it. You need to be able to use maximum braking when you need it. Start with 20 mph and go up in speed as you get it. Use that front brake on the street! ABS is a great help. 2) Understanding countersteering because motorcycles steer backwards and not understanding this will get you hurt or killed. At speed you push the direction you want to go. Push right handlebar go right, push left handlebar go left. (Because front wheel is a large gyroscope) For example at 30mph in a safe open area gently push on right handlebar and you will gently go right, gently push on left handlebar and you will gently go left. If you think that you turn the direction you want to go you will find yourself losing it on the outside of turns. Suddenly it seems like you are going too fast for turn (you weren't but suddenly you are because YOU are turning the bars the wrong way) or worse someone pulls out in front of you and you turn the bars away and you go right into what you were trying to avoid. With most motorcycles at over 15 mph you push the direction you want to go. Push right go right, push left go left. Absolutely essential. If this don't KNOW and UNDERSTAND this be extremely cautious because you don't have the skills you need to survive.
can you recommend a tutorial video on this?
@@talalztube The book "A twist of the wrist, a motorcycle racers handbook" has a chapter on countersteering. But really is is difficult to find much on it. I have heard the wright brothers wrote about countersteering but I have been unable to find out what they wrote. If you practice with your motorcycle is probably the best training. What is weird is that at very low speeds you have to lean and steer the direction you go and at high speeds you push the direction you want to go. Push right go right, Push left go left. Many folks lean the direction they want to go and that works sort of.....until they get scared. Then they revert to what they "think" they have been doing they try to turn the handlebars the direction they want to go and the motorcycle leans the wrong way and they find themselves either going off the outside of the curve (you can watch people do this on the tail of the dragon frequently) or going right into what they were trying to avoid. That is why you have to get countersteering straight in your head. Someone will pull out in front of you and you have to be clear on how to escape and avoid. Just when you are riding your motorcycle at speed gently push on the right handlebar and you will go gently right, gently push on the left handlebar and you will go gently left. Practice from there. It is all because of that front wheel action as a big gyroscope. The people that don't know or understand this crash all by themselves in turns and give up motorcycling if they live or crash head on into oncoming traffic when they turn the bars the wrong way. I think there is a real failure to teach motorcyclists this and it is a skill they absolutely need.
Counter steering is most useful on cruisers and big bikes with big (or flat-bottemed) tires. I rode dirt bikes years when I was a kid, and when I bought my first big-boy bike, that's when I had to learn about counter steering.
I love this information. Planning to go take MSF with the wife soon. In our 30s and now we are ready to enjoy life.
I’ve been riding 15years now. This guy knows what he’s talking about. I’m still trying to understand why I watched this entire video but hey I’m glad I did lol.
As someone who has never even drove a car before this is supremely helpful. Planning on getting a rebel 500 in a few weeks so I'll probably have to rewatch this but i don't mind. Entertaining and explained well. Thanks big man!
Rebel 500 is the way to go, one of the best bike for starting out. I was looking at that rebel 1100 myself before picking up this bike.
You need a class 5 license before you can get a motorcycle license
@@Grandmasterkillernot everywhere , i dont have a car liscence and im getting my motorcycle one
This is BY FAR.....the best explanation of learning to shift gears, riding a bike etc I have found on UA-cam. U were very thorough and for that I appreciate that. Thank you my good sir. Watching this makes me feel 100% confident to try and learn and will try tmw. Kudos
I agree. This guy is a wonderful teacher.
Duuude I’ve had my eye on this bike since 2017. Just got my motorcycle license through MSF last summer too, I’m so excited to finally get the Scout Bobber this year
You'll enjoy it, especially with how good it looks right out the gate.
Though def would recommend an exhaust upgrade from the get go.
You're gonna love it. I got my Bobber 20 last year. My first upgrade was to the shocks. It's a pretty stiff ride from the factory. An upgrade to the shocks really smooths out the ride and softens the bumps as well as adding another inch of travel. I do some long rides and it wouldn't have really been possible before the upgrade I don't think. That and the dealer threw in a Comfort+ seat for free when I complained about the ride being so jarring.
That's exactly what I need to do. The city I'm in has so many potholes so it's a must.
As a person that specifically want an Indian Bobber, this has been an AMAZING help, thank you sir.
Glad it helps, if you got any questions feel free to drop one 👍
I thought you talk too much until I realized you are just that nice of a person that you don’t want to miss any information that might be helpful in anyway to anyone. Hat’s off man
Thank you for helping me understand the shift more today was my first class and I couldn’t tell why my bike was powering off when I stalled next time I won’t release fully 👍
@@kivss7793 I'm glad it's helpful.
Just always remember, find the sweet point and everything will come naturally afterwards
This will be my first bike for sure! I dont care about starting at 500cc. I love this and will respect its presence.
It's a great bike, but I recommend some frame sliders for any bikes you start with.
Best to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it.
@@IbbySS. thanks man!
Thank you, sir. Thanks for taking time to make the video.
You are very welcome 😊
Thank you for this video! Made me much less worried about getting my first bike.
Not here for the lesson, here for the bobber 😂
Got more vids on the channel for that. Hope you enjoy them
I'm just looking into motorcycles and considering taking mc-license soon. Watching these videos has made me realise just how similar much of it is to driving a car, conceptually speaking. All I would need to really do is learn where the things are and how they work compared to a car, I already have the understanding for the most part. For example in order to shift I need to engage the clutch, just like in a manual car. Same thing with many other things like the friction zone, you get going exactly the same way you do on a manual car. The concept is exactly the same.
That's exactly it, just need to throw in balancing and not that's much different as you said
Thank you so much for sharing this video you did an Amazing job this really helped me 👏🏽
Thanx4the Valuable Nfo.
Good video production, doubling on different camera angle as you explain . Good job, you got my subscription.
Thanks a lot. I still need a lot of work but glad that it’s worked well.
I really like your motorcycle.The Indian scouts looks stylish,luxury and gentlemen motorcycle.My dream motorcycle is the Indian scout 60.Thank you for teaching me how to ride those stylish Indians.
Great Video! One thing I do differently when mounting the motorcycle is to grab both handle bars and engage the front brake before I throw my leg over. This way, the bike can't move while I'm trying to mount it. Cheers!
Yes that is one method that I learned in motorcycle school.
Funny thing is, that's how I saw someone dropped their bike. Ended up punching the handlebars by accident and topping it over 😅
I've been scarred ever since 🤣
Thank you bro, this gives me some confidence, will be buying my first bike this week (Never been on a motorcycle/dirt bike/atv) I will be buying a used Harley as my first motorcycle. (Under 6K) Great job at explaining things man. Im nervous but im willing to learn, regardless if i keep stalling..
@@Hazardx88 Congrats! Glad to hear that you're taking the step forward to join the bike life.
If there's any questions or things you would like me to demonstrate, let me know here and I'll try my best to explain or make into a video.
Thanks! Great content! Thanks for covering getting one the bike. Assuming I have no knowledge is a good plan.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you got any questions
Amazing video bro! I really appreciate this!
ayo mayne... teaching people how to mount a bike is important... thanks for covering that portion.
Sometimes the easiest things are overlooked 👍
Great video , thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to explain . I am looking at getting Indian bobber . But first I’ll have to get my motorcycle license. Again thank you so much .
Could you make a video regarding when to use 3rd , 4 th and 5th gears . Thanks .
@@cuger60 thanks so much.
Regarding your question on using the other gears, it’ll be included on my next video regarding a more detail video on gears
Very nice job!! I look forward to watching more from you. Thank you!
More to come, thank you very much!
Thank u very much, bud. I have learned a lot from your video.
Glad to hear it, if you got any questions, let me know, no matter how many or simple they may seem.
Great, great video man! Very helpful for beginners
Looking to post a few more short videos that covers specifics.
If there's anything you want more elaborated, send a comment and I'll thumbs it up for a future video
beautiful bike and so is your voice..nice tutorial thank you!
@@Zxcvbnmpoiuytrewq thanks!
If you have any questions feel free to let me know 😊
@@IbbySS. do you suggest same one for beginner?
Or better to buy a second hand at first?
@@Zxcvbnmpoiuytrewq that’s a good question.
My opinion is that it always better to buy second hand. You always want to learn without worrying about wrecking a bike that’s really precious to you.
By buying second hand, you can always ensure that as you ride, you are learning.
But as my friend once told me, if money is no object, then why not get whatever? 😅
@@IbbySS. Thank you and preciate quick response bro. I wish u all the best dude
Great 🔥 video I’m taking my msf class next week
Thanks my friend.
Good luck, and hopefully the contents in this video helps you succeed 👍
Very helpful and thorough. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful.
If you have anything specific that you're looking for, let me know and I'll thumbs up your comment.
Great video. Thanks man.
Damn I'm getting called out for watching this while having ridden a motorbike... I just want a reminder cause I haven't ridden one in 2 years man
@@DankBoyy00 no shame in watching what you already know.
Appreciate that it's helping in some way
@@IbbySS. Nah man, thank you. Love the Indian btw, we don't really get them in the UK.
great video!
It my next life I'm definitely going to ride
Thank you 🙂
Left used to be spark advance. Newer ignitions made that obsolete.
I totally forgot about that, the vintage days
Great video thank you. You listed your gear but wondering what kind of bomber jacket were you wearing and is that a riding jacket as looking for something safe and comfortable?
It's a standard bomber jacket that I made to be used for riding.
You can slip in the needed shoulders, back and arms, and take them off whenever you need it.
It's safe when it has the protection but not light when you don't have them in there.
Great video thanks! Question: is that the Scout Bobber Sixty?
Thanks my friend.
And that's correct 👍
Beautiful bike man! Thanks a lot again
Ur Correct on that= We Ride Cycles;&We Drive Carz&Trux.
Thanks for great informative video. Just what I needed. I am planning on getting my first bike. Do you recommend scout bobber as a first bike?
Thank you!
As for a first bike, I wouldn't recommend the Indian Scout Bobber, not because one can't ride learn to ride it.
A first bike is something that won't punish you when you make a mistake.
Plus it much faster to learn on, so you'll eventually upgrade.
@IbbySS. appreciate the advice. I will go with rebel 500. I'll upgrade to scout bobber later, it's my all time favorite.
Rebel 500 is a perfect bike. Perfect for long rides as well
Nice bike bro!!, where do you get the mirrors? Do you need to chance the handlbar?
Mirrors are from Indian, and handle bars are what come straight from factory, just flipped them down
Thank you for the great video ! About how tall are you ? Im just curious as to how the bike will fit me ?
Hey thanks for the comment!
As for the height, let me answer this way.
If your tall, then this bike might be a bit small in terms of proportions.
If you're average, then this bike is a good fit.
If you're small, then this bike is a bit big but manageable.
sick bike
I didn’t realize the shifter for a motorcycle is the exact same for an ATV.
I'm learning that now for an ATV 😅
I just got my Cdl and looking to get my motorcycle license and the Indian chief dark horse or super chief caught my eye
If you've ridden before then both of them would be nice.
But if this is your first time on a bike I might recommend something else to start with.
@@IbbySS. what do you recommend to start with ?
Thats a good question. What type of bike are you interested in?
@@IbbySS. I was looking at either Indian or Harley but I can’t pick which one, I was looking for a bike that is for tall people since I’m 6’3 if you could help me out
@@bryangerardo9858 then the Indian chief is a good bike. But even that isn't something I would recommend to start with. But it seems like your going for a certifier cruiser or bobber style bike right?
Great video scout 60?
That’s right 👍
What if you had to immediately stop while on a higher gear?
Say for example: You go 70mph on the highway, but had to stop due to traffic.
Do you have to deescalate the gear back to 1 or even neutral before pressing the breaks? I ask because you’ll have to eventually feed the bike gas again to get back up to speed.
Hey great question!
In this case, you can just focus on breaking first without gearing down, just ensure the clutch is engage as well.
And then when possible, either at a stop or a slower/constant speed, gear down to the gear required, whether that be gear one or two etc.
How do you handle shifting down while emergency braking? It seems like that'd be a lot to handle all at once in an emergency scenario.. clutch, shift down, progressive braking. Also, did you de-badge the "Scout" insignia from your bike since it looks like a Scout and not a Scout 60 otherwise.
Hello,
In emergency braking, gearing down can be done at the end of a complete stop.
Reason being is you don't have to gear down when coming to a stop. As long as you don't let go of the clutch, you can gear down later.
As for the bike, it's a scout sixty. I believe if it's a sixty then they don't come with a scout badge.
One should ALWAYS take the front break in the right hand when mounting. Keeps the bike stable. sorry, who are you?
Great point! Thanks for adding.
Just to addon what you said, for those who can reach, it's good to do always.
Those who can't will need to ensure their bike is in gear rather than neutral to ensure it doesn't role away.
Thanks for the great point again 😊
looking at getting into riding motorcycles more or less just a weekend thing, maybe a few times a month. Not looking to really daily it, but with that said the bike I ultimately want is an Indian Scout Bobber. I know most people are saying start off with a Rebel 500 or HD Street 500 but in your opinion should I go the Rebel 500/HD 500 and ride that for 6 months to a year and then go to the Indian or should I just go with the bike I ultimately want?
@@LongRangeDesertGroupX that's a good question.
Let's look at it this way; what's your goal for riding in the next year or two?
If it's to get better at riding your dream bike the. I suggest to get a bike that you'll keep short term.
Otherwise if you're not too crucial on getting the hang of riding quickly and just want to ride your dream bike for casual use then get the bike you want.
My own opinion, get a starter bike, learn and make mistakes on it and then get your dream bike(s).
You won't regret it later
@@IbbySS. Thanks for the reply, It would probably be smart for me to start on a easier bike in case I drop it or whatever so I am not damaging a $13K bike lol
@@LongRangeDesertGroupX that's one of the things that you would regret.
I think I'll make a video on this. You asked a very good question and I think it deserves a video for it.
when do you know when to switch from 1,2, then 3rd gear?
@@Pr0jectATLAS that's a great question. The main indicator is the engine, you can hear when it's reaching peak rpm.
However with that note, you can shift without waiting for the rpms to get high. So technically at any time
@@IbbySS. Thanks for the response, so why happens if you slow down but don’t shift down fast enough or vice versa, what if I speed up and don’t shift up fast enough. Do you ever get to the point where you know what gear your in without checking the indicator?
@@Pr0jectATLAS another great question:
1. What happens when you slow down and down shift in time.
-> you can always slow down, even to a full stop in any gear. As long as you shift back to the first gear before you move again. Or if you done plan to stop fully, just shift back to neutral. Keynote; just make sure to not let go of the clutch when you come to a stop.
2. What if you speed up without shifting in time?
-> well if you accelerate with out shifting up, the bike won't go faster past a certain speed and remain constant.
3. How do I know which gear I'm in?
-> the easiest way to know is by listening to the engine. But that comes with time and practice. When you're use to it, you can tell which gear you are in without ever looking. But until then you can always glance down and see.
-> key points:
When the engine is loud: shift up
When the engine is quiet or stuttering, shift down if needed (some people will be in a high gear to keep the bike quiet(er)
I'll see if I can demonstrate this in a video for you. If you got any other questions, feel free to ask away.
Question, I've been driving a MT car for awhile and to downshift I have to rev match. My question is that do I have to rev match to downshift on a motorcycle or do they all come with auto rev match. I live in the Virgin Islands and I am planning of getting a 2021 Indian Scout Bobber shipped down here from Florida soon. It's a small island (20 miles long) so a bike would be practical than getting another car, me and my girl are sharing a Tacoma rn. I do plan of replacing the tires with all terrain tires since we do have some gravel roads.
Hey there, that's a great question.
I was planning on covering shifting more once the weather got better here but I can give some small details.
For a motorcycle, you can but it's not needed. I do so alot because it's fun but when I'm riding about, I don't see other motorcycle riders do the same, at least the ones I've seen.
Theres alot more playing room when shifting on a motorcycle in comparison to a car where's it more precise.
So summarize quickly, you can but not needed.
Hopefully that answers your question otherwise I'll be glad to answer in more detail 😄
p.s. I was thinking of doing the same tire change on my mine as well but I haven't made my mine up 😅
Im just watching this because im planning to get a indain bike
After learning how to ride you should be able to use any bike 😄
Hey there
Nice bike! What is the brand of the bike?
Hey!
The brand is Indian, bike is Indian Scout Bobber.
I'll release a review once it's gets warm 😅
If you are tall enough you can get on a motorcycle from any sides
Very true 😅
I’m not a rider but I want a bike like that for a beginner.
I’m also short, is that the ideal bike for short kings too?
The bike sits low to the ground as a cruiser so I would say that it's fine leg length wise.
However the opposite is true for reaching the handle bars. Depending on the handle bar setup, it's possible that someone might not be able to reach them.
The only thing is, I would not recommend the bike used in the video for a beginner just due to the power.
While it's possible to learn on it, I would recommend a beginner to start with a smaller displacement bike in order to really learn the ins and outs of riding.
Is it bad if I let go of the clutch rapidly without giving it some gas and the bike doesn't stall?
Sure thing, as long as the bike has enough speed it shouldn't stall.
Are you looking to get use to shifting by executing in stages/steps?
so how to shift to 3- 4 -5 6 gear?>
Hey there!
It was covered quickly but shortly near the end but let me try my best here:
It's going to be similar to how I was explaining it when shifting from gear 1 to gear 2.
You just pull in the clutch and then shift up for each gear one by one. (generally the shifting is done with your left foot on majority of bikes).
The same works for shifting down in the reverse order but just need to shift down through each one.
This might be better made via a video possibly. I'll break this down in a more in-depth video.
Get to it
Bye ✌️
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would you say this scout 60 is a good beginners bike?
Hey there.
It wouldn't be the bike I recommend but it's definitely doable.
Though other bikes in the 300cc or 400cc class is best if you really want to learn how to ride a bike.
Hopefully that's clear else I can explain more if need be.
Can you come to a full stop while being in 2nd, or 3rd, or 4th, etc. gear?
Great question!
Yes you can come to a full stop while being in second third fourth or whatever gear you are in. Same thing applies when you also are in neutral.
you just want to ensure that while you are breaking that you have the clutch in.
after that, when you come to a full stop, just ensure that you gear all the way down to first gear/neutral.
@@IbbySS.Thanks for your response. It's just like manual-transmission cars. You can come to a full stop using whatever gear you are in, and then shift all the way down to first gear. I used to live in Europe, where everyone drives a manual-transmission car. I know how to drive a stick-shift car. Lately, I see more automatic cars being introduced in Europe. I have never driven a motorcycle, and I was wondering how to. Also, when I was a kid, mopeds were popular, and when trying to stop a moped, we only used the back breaks, never the front breaks, like you mentioned earlier about tilting the motorcycle over your head if you slam the front breaks.
@@PS-dp8yg exactly. If you have driven a manual car before, then you will find that learning how to ride a motorcycle is very similar to a manual car.
On that note, I have also noticed that a lot of cars in Europe are getting rid of their manual transmission. It’s a sad thing to see, but customers want to have an easier time driving,I guess that’s what the companies will give them.
@@IbbySS. Well, if you live in places like Italy, especially in Naples, you will understand why. :D
@@PS-dp8yg sounds like a vacation is order then?
My number 1 fear is that if i need to break I'm gonna paralize
Practice makes perfect my friend.
Get it to the point where it becomes muscle memory 👍
"its very simple"
you can let go of the clutch with out giving it gas ?
That’s right! It's not immediate in a sense that you can do it right away; you have to let the bike gain momentum and when it does have enough speed you can let go of the clutch.
Best way to think of it is like a car; a car can move with out the gas and give it enough time, the car can move forward at a somewhat slow but decent speed.
For a bike, it just happens much faster.
Another instance of let go of the clutch is when you're moving.
Say you're at 25mph or 40km/h; you're in second gear. As explained, you need to turn the clutch and the gas. But if you're coasting or coming to a very slow stop, then you can gear down or up without using the gas.
I might make a video about this as you asked a very good question.
@@IbbySS. thank you so much I can’t wait to ride and I’m on my way to save for a scout bobber as well I’m super excited
What slip ons are those?
Got it on Amazon, it's called Sharkroad.
Not sure if the video gives a good look, else if you're interested I can make a video.
An Indian! For a beginner?
Definitely not lol
I can't handle it; wen peeps, Call Cyclez; Bikes!
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Mine=Blk.☆=just like urz.
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Nice vidéo m8 !