Before buying a motorcycle... things to consider!
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2016
- Before you buy a motorcycle, here's some things to consider!
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► 3:15 - Timejump - This is where I start talking specifically about considerations before buying a motorcycle.
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I get this question all the time; How did you buy your motorcycle? I guess I never really put much thought into it, but it is something I researched quite a bit before pulling the trigger on finally deciding to buy a motorcycle.
In this video, I go over things to consider and various other factors before buying a motorcycle. Some of these include:
1. Finances: Money, payments per month, having a budget
2. Credit Score & Credit History: For loan / rate if financing
3. Timing: Financially related / buying a house? / having a kid?
4. MSF Course: Safety, learn to ride correctly from instructors
5. Gear: ATGAATT! Safety gear like helmets, jackets, boots, etc
7. Maintenance: Once again, money $
6. Research the bike you want: Make a Pros & Cons list, go to the dealerships, test ride, find something you're comfortable with.
With a few of these, I'll make more videos to go over them more in depth, like actually purchasing the bike, but thought it best to go over factors that weighed into my decision making process before purchasing a motorcycle.
Hope it helps! If you have any questions, please feel free to post below and I'll answer to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks again for watching, and be sure to like / comment / subscribe!
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Useful links: (some taken from comments, thanks guys!)
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation Courses - www.msf-usa.org/
Gear:
- www.Revzilla.com (tons of info here)
- www.MotorcycleGear.com
- www.LeatherUp.com
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@BLOCKHEAD DO ASS YOU TALK ALL THE GEAR ALL THE TIME. Your youtube career is gonna be short
BLOCKHEAD where can I find your gloves man? No luck with Amazon or other sites. Thanks!
BRO DO ME A BIGGGG ASSS FAVOR WHAT SHOULD I GET FIRST ? A motorcycle or a car for your first vehicle?
@@reanimated6 Well He's still here and about to hit 300,000 Subscribers.
Hey Blockhead, I’m new to riding and I want my first Harley. What bike do you have, and what exhaust do you run? It looks like you have an Iron 883 or a 1200 but forgive me if I sound uneducated!
Sell the kid, buy a bike.
Sell the wife, buy a second bike.
bento boxofire and that is why we have a stray problem
@nonconcerned You are soooooo right. I was married for 25 yrs, and devoted to my children. I was living in denial, as she was cheating throughout our marriage. She eventually discarded me, and turned my kids against me. I learned a lesson the hard way. Pump and dump is the name of the game today, and God is producing nothing but bastards these days, so don't fall for that fantasy of having the perfect "Leave it to Beaver" family and kids. Kids these days hate their fathers, no matter what you do. Don't waist your life having children. Please don't make the mistakes I made.
Hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide yourself cuz they're selling errybody out here.
Sell the wife, buy like 20 more bikes and a giant garage.
Real niggas in this comment section. As a certified real nigga, I salut you all selling bitches for bikes and bike accessories.
Being a broke ass teenage, i bought a used suzuki gs500, i love the bike, i didn't care that is has 13,000 miles on it, i love my bike, i like that the 500cc was big enough to carry me at all the necessary speeds and i still had a little extra power (i am kind of a big dude after all) and it was small enough its easy to control, i still haven't dropped it, so I'm happy as can be
Hows your experience now any crashes or accidents and is it still fun to ride ? Im thinking about getting a bike myself not a 700cc but 250cc cruiser for $2000
What the hell does this even mean? You literally used like 5 different verb tenses. Like do you have the bike now? Did you once have it? Are you still a broke ass "teenage"? Please God tell me you're not a native speaker. GOD HELP US.
GpieTheEntertainer the education system has failed us
GpieTheEntertainer can you process bad writing is the real question
i’m fixin to do the same thing lol
Thanks for the info dad.
No problemo, sonny boy
"Do as I say, not as I do" is a pretty top-tier dad-line.
That’s a very dad thing to say.
@@Lily-mc5de ~ if a dad’s telling you that, trade him in for a newer model.
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Just finished the MSF course through the Harley dealership where I bought my iron. It consisted of, 3hrs of online training with testing, a 2 hr zoom call with several instructors and students, a 3 hr class at the dealership and 2 full days of in the saddle riding exercises and an evaluation. It cost $300, but if you pass you get to take your certificate to the DPS and forgo all testing for your motorcycle endorsement. Easier to just go test, but worth the learning. 9 students in my group and only one crashed, the most experienced rider in the class! The guy who rode his Harley bagger to class everyday. He had a low side on the peanut course. Bike went right out from under him. He’s fine, just hurt his pride. I almost did the same thing just getting too confident on those turns.
I cant figure out why you don't have more subscribers... Your videos are very helpful, you're very entertaining and very good at explaning things. Very much appreciated from a young, beginner rider like me.
I thought he said, "wassup black kids" at the start😂
I thought he said black heads
For reals
I was like “wassup bro”
I heard him say something like 'Wassup Blockheads' maybe?
Shows what your ears wanted to hear
Just a young teen saving for a bike instead of a car for a first vehicle
Me too, but one thought to consider is shopping will be difficul.
Have you purchased one yet?
KASHMAER why is it a mistake?
@@Lucario9d drive for awhile before getting a street bike. It will prepare you for riding in a safe way. Therefore mitigating the chance of a fatalitie. Its more about you learning roads, other drivers, and everything inbettween. However, i would recomend a dirtbike while you practice driving in a car. That way you can get riding experience without dealing with other drivers as much. With that being said, it's your life so its up to you. Finally, always wear a helmet always, ride safe, and enjoy your time.
Shade I mean thanks for the advice but all I asked was if he purchased one yet
I'm buying my first bike next week I'm getting a 1985 Yamaha Virago 700cc for $300
+Redneck Sniper Nice! That's a deal, haha
BLOCKHEAD thanks it belongs to my uncles best friend since my uncle died he's been looking after me and he just got a new Harley road King and he doesn't ride the Yamaha anymore
How has it been starting on a 700?
700cc on a cruiser is like 300cc on a sports bike, not that bad to start with id imagine
MrGamingHorse hmmm I'll have to consider this. This greatly expands my search field.
I saw my first bike in the morning, bought it with cash at noon, got my permit that afternoon, then insurance and tags that evening. It was a Kawasaki Eliminator 125. I already had gear from riding a 49cc scooter.
+Benedict Benjo You work quick!
BLOCKHEAD fr took my a week to start riding legally after i bought my bike
i know this is an old video but i noticed you rode through john young, i live on oakridge. its kinda funny running into a Floridian on youtube
Subscribed.
Been on the fence to make my mind about buying a motorcycle. 🔥🙌🏻
Just finished my msc today. Did very well. Was very amazed with my growth seeing that I've never ridden. It was great! He's right sign up!
The quality of this video is by far the best I've ever seen on UA-cam.....or the internet for that matter. The bike sounds fucking awesome, perfect tone, perfect amount of loud not too quite or loud either. Good looking bike.
Credit? No. Save up money and buy cash.
If you can afford paying back the loan, then you can afford saving more money than what you need to buy the thing you want to buy. Loans charge you interest and it's basically money you lose because you decided to get a loan rather than be patient and save your money.
The only exception is a house, where if you don't get a loan, you have to pay rent, so paying back the loan each month is kinda like paying rent, except you're buying the house, that I can approve.
Won't build up your credit as much as a car loan, is that because of the larger payment? Basic question, I just don't want to also assume it might be because that is a more dangerous vehicle.
Life's short, take out a loan.
Enigma that's dumb. The intrinsic value of that cash you're saving is going down every day. Take the loan. I'm assuming you're one of those mattress stuffers too just based off how adamant you are to not use credit. That type of behavior and mentality is literally why the economy struggles. Buy the thing now pay it off over time.
Enigma sounds like your just repeating things you heard Dave Ramsey say.
Thank you I'm in Jacksonville Florida be safe during the storm
I'm practicing on my brothers old Kawasaki rowzer and this was my first day trying it after watching all ur tutorials. let's just say it's a very humbling experience to try and ride a bike for the first time
I'm cool with used. I'm cool with old. I'm extremely interested in riding, but my first bike will be a beater. I expect to lay it down. I don't want that to hurt financially. After experience, even still I'm going for something nifty but not flashy. Seems excessive.
I think the most important thing is renting a motorcycle for a day and learning how to ride those things. Also, I hope you talked about maintenance in one of your vids because that's also crucial.
See description below.
if you have to take a loan to buy a 4-5 grand bike... you probably cannot afford it or have other more important expenses
Nick93 sometimes it's better to take the loan if your trying to build credit. Even if you have the cash. Put it aside and pay the loan with it .
I made 500k a year and still got a loan on my bike.
500k? Are you a drug lord or something?
@@mode3763 many rich people take loans, they can invest money in something profitable instead
Nether Warrior took a loan on a 6k bike to build my credit. I just pay more than the monthly payment every month.
Ayy this man got a video for every question I'm asking myself that's kinda wild
Good talk 👍🏽. Lot of Information and Piece of mind!
Anyone else admire that GTR??
@@UwUKris they are not good looking cars but there performance is respectable i would still chose good looks over just performance for the same price
I literally said nice gtr right as he said it too lol
Great Advice,Thanks!
For some reason I always come back to this video when I've got the itch for a new bike
Enjoying your posts mate... big hello from the UK.
Thanks! Hello from Orlando :)
Great video. You pointed out all the important issues to consider.
I am planning to get my first Harley, and I was considering the finance first. I am glad that I am on the same page with you. I decided to get the motorcycle next year instead, so I can put more money on the down payment. Plus, during the year, I will get the gears first. Awesome video!
I wanna say thank u for the tips I got my bike a sportster 2019 Harley and I love it all ur tips have been helping thank u for the content...
Hey, I got d same too :-)
Interesting ... I will hold off on getting a bike. Great post, need to get other things sorted out first.
Good video actually in a situation where this video helped me out. Thanks!
I spent over $500 on a Arai helmet and lots of expensive gear, they will save your sKin one day.
Definitely worth the investment, and cheaper than a skin graft!
MARKINAU8
I dislocated my right arm from a motorcycle accident. Had I not been wearing a leather jacket/coat. Would have been far worse.
An over $500 helmet? You got suckered in by a brand name. They did some tests with crash dummies and apparently cheap $100-$150 helmets work just as well when it comes to protecting your head, almost all helmets in fact are made out of the same type of plastic, the only difference is the lack of certain features on cheap helmets such as a sun visor and the fact that they're more heavy/noisy in order to cut manufacturing costs.
Edward Armstrong I have sub 200$ LS2 and the Arai, the biggest difference is Arai used a lot more attention on comfort and noise insulation. I can't say 500 $ is some crazy pricetag cause there are way more extremely expensive helmets out there.
MARKINAU8 You van get a fucking 50cc with that money
I'm buying a used bike on a loan because I need one asap to *get* a job. Honestly, I live in the middle of nowhere with no jobs around. I don't care if it's the shittest bike as long as it runs and gets me to work.
Edit: Thanks for the video!
enjoyed the vid. thanks for all the info
Great stuff, about how to position yourself behind a car when stopped, just in case you get rear-ended. Also, yes it is wise to buy a used bike because the only difference is the cost. It never made sense to me to buy the same year model car when I can buy that same car two/three years later and save several thousand dollars. Really enjoying your Channel.
1st time I visit a channel, I was like 😯😮🤔 Nice Intro huh, this channel deserves more subs.!
I enjoy watching your videos all the time. keep it up, sir. :)
Thanks for great advice bro!!!
Me discovering his channel for the first time *first five seconds of intro play* i already like this guy
Right!? His city riding tips video won an "subscribe" from me. I drive a semi and there's a lot of similarities, actually. But yeah, great shit!
Thanks for promoting the riders course Jss
Thus is a great video! Thank you dude
Great vid brother.
Thanks
5.01 the stealership. A good "lapsus calami". Great post bro
+Frank Theawaken Had to look up what that was. Slip of the pen, nice! Thanks for the new phrase!
yeah. It is a latin sentence, meaning words we have on our mind but do not intend to say gets out however. Like when you look at a lady and ay what greats boobs you've got, I mean great boots... too late the thoughts became words.
Here's a tip on buying your first bike from a dealer. Get the tire road hazard warranty if they have one available. It shouldn't cost much at all. I only had less than 200 miles on my 2016 883 before I found a 4" deck screw lodged into the sidewall of the rear tire. No clue how it got there. Had to call the dealership and have them come pick it up and put a new tire on. $300 later...
Good tip for sure! I recently found a huge nail in my car tire, luckily I was able to patch it for $10 at CostCo, but it was almost unrepairable, and then would have cost me $200+. That extra insurance is sometimes worth the peace of mind.
Gonk plus if you are getting to the end of your tires lifetime and you “accidentally “hit a nail they will replace them
Zane...it's guys like you that make insurance cost MUCH more for the rest of us than it should. You do realize what you are talking about is insurance fraud and it is illegal right? It is theft plain and simple. Same thing as breaking into my house and taking my shit.
New subscriber, I appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.
Love your vids, I purchased a 48 and couldn’t agree more about the Bell Rogue, such a good looking helmet, fit not so much!!!
I liked the "2000 years later" segway
lol, thanks man, good to know it's appreciated!
2013 Honda Shadow phantom for 2k with 20k miles on it? Looking too buy my first bike
Hey man! Great video, would you mind (if you have them) posting the links for the gloves and two helmets you own?
Thanks!
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Helmet: amzn.to/2o456vR
Love the content. Keep it up *ps, i subbed*
could u make a video about what permits and licenses you would need? training needing? California?
Helped alot. Thanks bro appreciate you
Thanks for the advice.
Excellent video man!
Thanks +Sharpshooter012345 !
I’m getting an iron 883 for my first bike it was recommended by my friend, by the way I love your videos !!
Nice video, your information is extremely helpful 👍👍👍👍
Thank you, glad the video is helpful! :)
I want to get a bike . but i have no credit built im going to be 20. Im going to get a used bike but im afraid they wont take me because i have no cred history
Was planning to right away earn go to motorcycle school....but, timing (start credit) thank you for clearing my stubborn fog of jumping to the decision. Looks cool, just need to be aware of all that comes with it.🦅🚃🛣🌟🥤🥘
Hey man, wondering what you use to record the video and audio at high quality without wind noise. Most youtube footage has horrible video quality with muffled audio accompanied with wind noise and it's unbearable.
I don't live in the USA, everything you said about the finance did not apply to me. I just stayed because the sound of your bike is fucking amazing.
Thinking of taking a loan for a KTM RC 200, I'm a college student that works part time earning minimum wage at a cafe and part time studying. In order for me to get to my college, I have to go through a series of public transportation that takes roughly 2 hours back and forth, so 4 hours in total. And taking more than one public transport everyday is not cheap, I can't afford to pay for the whole bike. Thoughts?
Im 16 and planning on getting a bike, but when you were talking about the sport ones, im 16 and have back problems already. So thanks for the tips😂🖖
Great video man! I’ve been learning everything to know about bikes and I have my permit test in a week. BUT I live in an area in NY that has shit roads and dumb drivers so I constantly hear all the backlash about getting a bike. That being said...Vulcan S 650 / Indian scout 60 / triumph bonnerville as a first bike ?
Just a question.. Whats a good starter motorcycle for someone who is 6 foot weighing in at 275 lbs?
I heard about Harley running sales promotions, so I went to a Harley dealer on the Westside of L.A. and looked into buying a new Sportster 48. The price quote I was given was about $3000 over MSRP and the only option added was the security starter. Is $3K over MSRP par for the course? Didn't sound like a sales promotion to me.
I've found that Harley Davidson has a great financing department. I was able to do a loan on my own without a cosigner and got my second Harley, a 2009 Heritage Softtail.
As for jacket and boots, check local thrift and good wills. I got a full leather jacket new for 25 bucks when I was in cali.
lol nice, not sure if I'ma get a bike yet, but I'ma invest in the gear first. Great idea. Maybe starting off with the attire, then, gloves, boots, and lastly, helmet before, if, I get the motorcycle. Great video.
you help a lot bro, thanks!
Glad to help!
Hey all I'm hoping to get into riding soon (I've been around bikes all my life, my dad used to ride all the time) and I rode my buddy's ninja the other day. I've done a lot of cycling (non motor) and I think that may be part of why the ninja felt so comfortable. But here's my question, do you think I will still be comfortable on a Harley? I know the best way is I need to go in and sit on them and just kind of see I guess. Primarily I'm worried having my feet sit a bit in front of me will feel uncomfortable or I won't be able to maneuver it as well. Thoughts and suggestions?
I am considering buying a cruiser, can you explain the pros and cons of mirrors below the handle bars? Sorry if it is a self explanatory question, just looking to gain as much knowledge as possible
Hello.
Great video..what are you using as a camera?
I love how he gets off topic for a bit and gets back on topic ( I’m also the same ) 😂🤣
Blockhead, how would you compare the 883 vs vulcan 900 classic? all the reviews pointed to the vulcan beating the iron, wat are your thoughts?
The main focus of this video is money and that was mainly what I was thinking about too when I decided to start looking at getting a motorcycle. Problem is that now my dad is telling me that now is not the right time and that I will either get crippled or die. I can understand why he's afraid of me getting hurt but I've been driving my cars for 2 years without an accident and I've avoided many that could have left me dead or crippled. Also, right now I am still living with my parents but I am studying while also working and hope to finish in 2 years. I plan on starting to go to a trade school so I'm not going to be getting stuck with huge loans. I am really young and don't have kids to worry about so I think now is a more preferable time for me start riding.
My main reasons for wanting a motorcycle is that I enjoyed riding it during the MSF course, I want to save money (mostly on gas), and I want a hobby that I could do more frequently that also doesn't break the bank. I absolutely loved giving a bit more throttle during the MSF course and I really don't love putting in so much money at the pump despite my best efforts to drive efficiently. I already have the gear to protect myself so now my only expenses I have to worry about are the motorcycle and insurance.
I'm looking at the Honda Rebel 300 or 500 with ABS. I really was afraid of buying a used bike because I've seen so many articles and videos saying that I might get a bike that's messed up. After this video, I might look at getting one with maybe a few hundred miles on it or less because dealer fees do raise the price up more than I feel comfortable with.
I'm just look g for some advice. Iv been dying to start riding for a while now and I'm almost done with my riding course in Ireland called IBT (INITIAL BIKE TRAINING) and so far iv only ridden what my instructor has provided (started on a gn125 in a car park, then a fazer 600 and onto the road). I want to start on a 600, so I was thinking a bandit could be a good place to start? Any suggestions or advice are very much appreciated
You’d be surprised what people don’t hear, I was cruising down the road in my S10 and some woman decided to cut across two lanes and tried to come into my lane, mind you my truck isn’t exactly quiet. It is a four cylinder but it has a gutted cat and a forty series flowmaster with no pipes coming from the “muffler” and I was pulling in fourth gear rolling about 65ish, so my truck wasn’t exactly quiet during that whole interaction but thankfully she looked over and saw me when was over the line but she pulled it back into the middle lane
I really like the Harley but I have just been swooned by the triumph scrambler. it will be my first bike and I am having one hell of a time finding a decent used one in my area that isn't beat to hell or only a grand less than retail. I have had the bug to ride for years and am finally in a position financially where I can pull the trigger. I'm a big guy, 6'2 320 lbs. wondering if the 883 would be a better option for me. I love the way the triumph looks and feels and having the ability on going on some fire roads without bottoming out.
Your bike sounds great, what's your exhaust ?
Hey what's up? I live in Florida as well, I'm living in Altamonte Springs, and I'm thinking about buying the same bike that you have! I'd like to buy a used HD 883! What do you think about the heat? Because it's reaaaaally hot here
would you say the triumph Bonneville is a good first bike?
So what if you have enough money to buy the bike. Do you still have to make monthly payments on the bike or is it automatically yours(excluding insurance fees)
Good vid. Lots to consider. Evrytime i watch i kno exactly where he rides. Orlando bro! Lol
Blockhead would it be stupid to slowly start acquiring gear before buying a bike? I'm looking purchase next spring (to save up a down payment and shiz) and take my MSF before it.
I’ve been wanting to learn how to ride a motorcycle for years now but I don’t even know how to ride a bicycle (ik sad) but I fell in love with the Harley iron 883 when I first saw it years ago and I’m set on getting that one
I'm thinking of getting a harley next month i'm 21 5'10'' 95kg i've been choosing between a iron 883 and a dyna low rider s. I live in the philippines where there are lots of speed bumps and im planning on using it to go to college, work and for touring. Ive never ridden a manual motorcycle before but i used to own a yamaha mio automatic and i watched tons of how to ride videos on youtube i know its not advisable but there are no msf courses here. Any suggestions or tips on what to get ?
Why did you do a tank lift and for this video, did you have the Daylight headlight installed yet?
So I got a 2009 Kawasaki eliminator 125 for 200 dollars is this a good starter bike?
To be honest with you the vedio is soooo useful it delivers so much amazing info from A to Z.. Bro, if the vedio have a thousand thumbs up I would press all of them, thanks a lot bro.
Islam Essam video bro video. You can’t say it is a typo coz you wrote it twice. Again video!
Why not just be smart and split your paycheck up weekly
50$ emergency
50$ savings
160$ groceries
550$ bills
Save up for long enough buy yourself a motorcycle with cash and you won’t have to get a loan or have to make payments on a motorcycle
This is just a basic plan...
$810 a week with money left to save isn’t so basic
Great commentary on things riders need to concider. Few questions. 1. Ball park cost of insurance I know insurance companys look at your credit score and charge you acodanly.
2. Will taking a certified motorcycle safty course lower your insurance?
Again thanks for this important vlog .
bryand22406 A course will lower your insurance but the bigger the bike the more your insurance
Hey, i know this is an old video but does anyone know where he got the load that gave him cash in hand? I want to buy used but dont think i can get people to go to bank with me.
well... im gonna buy my first bike in a few months (17y/o and ya need to be 18 to ride in Belgium), does anyone have any reccomendations for bobber like 125cc motorcycles?
I happy I found an Florida guy doing motovlog
Hey, what about the new Rebel 500 for a new bike? But i find it very expensive and i cant seem to find another cruiser / chopper in Europe.
Hey man love your vids. I have uncle and aunt who ride bikes I always wanted to but I need to wait 4 years to get me licenses. Need to be 24 here. So I am saving up money now. Uhm what helmet do you think is good for people who use glasses?
That’s John Young Parkway in Orlando!
What are those gloves called? the Amazon link doesn't work for me.
I love your iron 883 motorcycle man
Gotta wait 6 years till i can get the lisence i need....
peaky blinders
in your opinion is the certain bikes that are better for a bigger rider , I like cruiser style.