How To Ride A Motorcycle In 15 Minutes
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2024
- Learn how to ride a motorcycle in 15 min with no previous experience. This video will not make you an expert, and I recommend going to a safety school to learn and practice, but if you want to get started now, this video will give you enough confidence and information to practice. I cover aspects of riding, from starting and mounting the motorcycle to getting underway and killing the engine. If this was helpful, please like and subscribe. This video is for someone just starting or who is considering getting a motorcycle.
I’ve been riding for over 30 years and the way you explaining it is very easy to understand for new riders, thank you sir!
My pleasure Yuri!
I better rewatch it Lot of time to surely understand
where im from you have to be 24 years old to ride anything that is over 25kw power, and even for 125cc you have to go to driving school and pass national theory and driving exam at age 16 for it. and for 25kw power ones you need to be 20 year old, and have to retake the licence and go to instructor again for 16 hours, and have to pass national theory exam and driving exam 45 minutes in streets. But if you had the A2 licence which you get at 20, you dont have to do exams at 24, you just get your limitations on what you can ride. So they teach you all. Start is like first few hours is in closed training area, where you learn figures, before you go on to the streets with instructor driving behind you.
But things hes saying here, like passing switch, does not exsist on my 21 year old CBR600F4iS. :D And bike doesnt move on its own so well in first gear, second and up, it moves well.
And i use the killswitch, because i dont want to turn off ignition first, because if you have ignition still on with killswitch, radiator and cooling still keeps working on older bikes, so i helps my bike cool off a bit.
Thanks Yuri. Super happy this is helping people. And you validation means so much
Where are you from?
“It’s not practice that makes perfect. It’s perfect practice that makes perfect” beautifully said
Cool saying huh
@@socalriderb Yeah and it's true as fuck too. No matter if youre playing guitar or riding a motorcycle. If you practice mistakes you will keep doing those mistakes.
Practice makes *improvement*
Interesting, about twenty seven years ago I had a baseball coach that said this to our team. Always remember that.
@@nachostv4217 I used to have a music teacher that had said "Practice makes permanent, not perfect" it's arguable but I don't necessarily find it to be wrong
Bruh, I’m watching this instead of studying for a test. I don’t even have a bike
Lol yeah. I hope we both will own it one day
same i have an exam in 5 days
same, my exam is in 3 hours lmao
BRO I'M LITERALLY DOING THE SAME THING🤣🤣I'M 18 YRS OLD
Me too
Bro taught me more in 15 minutes than my class ever did in a week.
Lololololololololololololololol you really have to be taught by the best or constructive minds, in order to efficiently learn and completely understand what is being said, the first time. I already knew how to drive a stick, so I applied the same reasoning to the bikes mechanics. The best motor vehicle I've ever drove/rode.
What class did you take and where
Why were you in a motorcycling class for a week 😭
@@teddyawesome5197 nooo it's a figure of speech of sorts
@@teddyawesome5197how long do they usually last?
Step 1: buy a kawasaki ninja.
On my way to pick up my new to me 2019 zx6r …. Going to be a 636 Gurlie 😂🎉🎉
lol true
MT03s seem like an awesome first bike too. I have a MT07 and love it.
So True😂
Fr 😭
Learning to let the clutch guide you before you engage the throttle is by far the most important advice you can hear when getting on a bike for the first time
True story
I agree. I was under the impression that you had to get on the throttle at the same time that you slowly released the clutch. I didn't know that the bike would not stall if I didn't give it some throttle. You can add the throttle after you have completely released the clutch lever if I am following this correctly and I think I am just by watching how the bike was moving and the instructor was not even using the throttle. This was the best tip for me. That and perfect practice makes for perfect learning. Before the internet came out I tried to ride a motorcycle with just being told how to do it by a buddy. That is not the ideal way to learn how to ride. Trust me on that. This UA-cam thing has helped me learn so much. I'm an older guy and a lot of my learning has been by trial and error. UA-cam has made it so the errors are much less than they used to be. Learning to ride a motorcycle at my age by trial and error without getting some good instruction first is not a good idea.
Nah bro... first time on you're supposed to get to about 5000 rpm and just let that lever fly... don't want to burn out the clutch...👍
Well it depends sometimes I ride this 1970 old bike with like 2 ccs and it cant even idle😂 but if you want to get going you have to give it plenty of gas before you release the clutch. But most motorcycles should have enough power.
@@richardwestmoreland4796 You evidently took very seriously the recommendation to stay off the throttle while slowly releasing the clutch to get going, BUT did you take note of the almost-as-serious recommendation regarding the throttle when you want to slow down? @socialriderb said if you completely release the throttle while it's in gear, it could be jerky. I don't think anybody wants a jerky motorbike or to be near one. If I were to ever get on a motorcycle, I would have to really study those details because it's a bit different from a bicycle. On a motorcycle, both brakes are on the right side while the left side is all that dangerous stuff. I still have no idea how he uses that lever down there to get into 2nd, 3rd, etc. Can he tell he's in neutral WITHOUT looking at his dashboard???? Anyway, if you head down this path, I wish you the best, and hope you study the heck out of these details and practice them under differing safe conditions so that your rides produce beautiful memories instead of nightmares. Best to you.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I'm currently getting my license, just passed my theory test and I'm waiting for my driving lessons to start, and I've been so nervous about riding a motorcycle but somehow this super calmly and simply explained video about the basics made me a lot more confident. Thank you, this was amazing!
Thank you for the love you sent. It will be reinvested back into this channel. I am hoping to go full time to bring grade a content one day.
@@socalriderb Just wanted to add, As someone who is considering buying a motorcycle this video is great! Your presentation is very good.
My sis really wants to ride one so this video will also be helpful to her as I found it fun, easy and a quick way to learn ❤️
Very amazing
LOVE THIS! 1st ride of my life today- 5'3", 50 year old female on a 2023 kawasaki Z400. Hubby's been riding since he was 4 & dad owned a bike shop. In the first 5 minutes, you showed me 5 things I had zero knowledge about. I dropped my bike twice in 15 minutes (in 1st gear, school parking lot)- I'm good, only bent the clutch lever, paints still 100%. Hubby had me ride into 4 lane traffic before I even really grasped how to shift, brake, or drop the bike. 1st time ever riders...plan on going down - please do it in first gear wearing a helmet - husband is an awesome rider, absolutely crap instructor, with a temper to boot. Watching honest, in depth videos like this can literally save someone's life. No such thing as learning too slow. THANK YOU 4 this!!
im proud of you!!! im gonna learn soon to get a harley sportster 1200! keep ridin!!!
Thank you! Hubby has a Harley dynaglide - they're big & heavy (compared to street bikes) but they sit so low & solid it def helps to balance out the weight but leaning into turns with that much machine might be a lil intimidating at first. Best of luck & stay vertical, friend! Thanks for the good vibes 😌
Sounds like a real caring hubby. Looks like someone wants a divorce, sweetie … 😂
I'm the same height as you but I just turned 20 today and I got my first big boy. It's a Suzuki SV650 and I haven't had experience with anything over 125cc so I'm a little nervous. I can't wait to start practicing though.
@@onionjuiceinc.7702 how has it been going? I'm About to switch from a 125cc to a 600 soon
To all those afraid to ride for the first time: You WILL drop it a couple of times when getting used to the weight!! But don't worry, as long as you stay aware of your surroundings, listen and watch out for idiots not paying attention, and keep on riding, you'll be addicted in no time! You got this man.
Thanks
Got my first bike last summer then dropped it twice in 2 weeks haven’t done it since
@@Stephanie-ou2fd This is the way 🤟 keep on riding and stay safe!!
I started with a 125cc at 17y/o. I dropped it 2 times while learning. It was nothing, I was riding very slow and my engine choked and turned off, and I lost balance. The other time I braked with my wheel turned. I'm all good, I can ride my bike quite good (still learning) and I LOVE IT. Gonna get my A2 category this year and a bigger bike. :DD
My biggest problem is that I keep forgetting the clutch and that i dont know how to brake the rear brake cause i keep leaning that way,it always feels like im gonna drop
Dude u nailed it!! This is what i'm talkin about. A step by step and easy to follow instructions, like ur the best tutor out there men!!
Nothing but cap
or just take a msf course lol
Msf course giving out free lessons are they?
I totally agree this guy should look into being an actual instructor he definately has what it takes
Check out this cool little bike
ua-cam.com/video/CzfV11sXPU4/v-deo.html
*No clue why I'm watching this...* Ion even got my driver's license yet.
Well if you're going to butcher the English language then you probably "ion" graduated yet
@@user-cg9zq4bt5q It's the internet. No need to talk sophisticated like that. Are you new to the internet by chance?
English isn't my first language either, so I suggest to keep it pushing and go bother someone else.
@@Waryfuls just saying ions don't really get driver's licenses lol
@@user-cg9zq4bt5q True, but my point still stands... It's the internet, and if you grew up with it you would know better too.
@@user-cg9zq4bt5qion mean I don't, it's internet slang, don't get too mad abt it
I'm taking my Motorcycle Safety course today as a new rider, and you've helped tremendously with just the basics! Thank you, stay safe!
Best of luck!
Howd it go?
Yes how it go? I hope all went well.
@@lindarivera5843 It went very well!! Still getting used to downshifting lol
8 years of experience. And about 60,000km covered. I ride a modified Ninja 1400 with well over 200 horsepower. And this video was flawless!!! Loved it! I remember when the motorcycle journey started for me and this brings me back.
That’s a lot of power for a bike!
Im getting ZX14 myself
@@thepack8780 good! It's the best bike ever made. Get one while you still can.
i get my 400 tmm im so hyper cant even sleep its been 10 years plus since i riding but 400 looks super easy compare to 10 , 15 years ago
@@crim7755 Exact same boat, I'm 32, haven't road a bike since like 14 years old, so around 17-18 years ago, and my Ninja 400 will be arriving next week. I"m both nervous and super hype excited!
Two points I struggled with the most while learning to ride are:
1) Learning to brake. Once you start throttling the bike can go out of hands pretty easily for a beginner. At that point, one panics and their feet are no longer on rests, rather they're in the air, and the brake can't be applied anymore and they end up crashing. I believe braking should be taught before throttling.
2) Turning vs leaning: Bike is not like a car where you only have to steer. It's like a plane where you also have to lean. Shifting the weight is also very important. On my first try, I steered the bike but didn't lean and I ended up crashing since it didn't turn properly.
These are great points! I will consider adding these as videos to make!
@@socalriderb I'm glad you find them useful.
Been there done that when I was learning 😅 weight shifts are important, after riding a few thousand kms it just comes naturally I guess but at first awareness is required.
@@lurch789 i feel that people naturally gravitate towards the rear brake at first due to how a bicycle works - in most cases the rear brake is applied first (especially on a hill) because the front brake will throw you off.
@@lurch789if you don’t mind me asking. What is engine braking?
I’m so glad I took this course at UA-cam university! Definitely feel more comfortable to get on a bike and hit the road. Thank you so much!
Tip : if you have non abs or cheap bikes don't use front brakes. Use only rear brakes. Use front only if you are below 10 km/h. If use front brakes on higher speeds, front tire will skid and you will fall down.
Just dont grab too much front brake. At high speeds rear brake only wont stop you at all.
Why do bikes not have more back braking power than front braking power?
You just boosted my confidence in 15 min bro I'm grateful for this step by step tutorial, thanks man🙏🏾
Hey it’s my pleasure. I think everyone deserves a shot at riding. I just want to help those who want to ride
@@socalriderb emm i have been driving a car since i was 9 and rode a motorcycle at 14 there syrian kids in lebanon who can barely press the breaks on a motorcycle who drive, anyone can drive really, think about it rationally you arent doing fast and furious shit so it should be alright. just dontdont do anything stupid and take it nice and slow
@Oscar not exactly right but yeah if you know how to ride a bicycle you can kind of handle a bike
@@ammarbasbous8119 it’s not just about what you can do on the bike, it’s about how best to deal with others around you. People die a lot on motorcycles because they don’t know how to minimize the dangers others produce for them… especially from aggressive Jeep drivers. 😕
Dude made a 15 min video of what you learn in a 2-3 day motorcycle safety course. Love it. Been riding for 7 years, just wanted to watch if it was a good video. I’ll be showing this to my friend that’s about to get his first bike.
Not even close. Not even 5% of what a BRC teaches a rider. 70% of the course is talking about how to mentally ride and scan, find outs in situations, etc. 30% is how to ride. 25% of how to ride is how to emergency brake, how to turn corners, countersteering, uturns, etc. This was 5%. If you bake your friend don't make him think this substitutes for a safety course. Riding is a life long hobby, make your friend take a 2 day BRC so that life long hobby is a long life not a short one
@@derekderek2570 also, have fun talking to a ghost ✌️
@@TisRye are you serious? I'm sorry to hear that if you're not messing with me
@@TisRye he made a good point, you might as well reply maturely..
sounds like you didn't pay attention at your brc lol
I love how you emphasized being careful as a novice.
Especially how you explained to practice releasing the clutch without using the throttle.
That's good stuff and will prevent beginners from getting hurt!
Your comment is on point! KUDOS!
Literally the best step by step explanation I've seen for ANY subject matter on UA-cam. We need more teachers like this brother.
Signed up for my motorcycle lessons yesterday and watching some videos on how to ride a motorcycle and I gotta say you nailed it! Suuuuper easy to understand.
It’s also very similar to driving a manual car with the clutch and shifting gear etc!
Great point
Engine ofcourse works the same but nothing else then 😀
Did you already make it thru your driving school? Happy and most of all, safe riding
@@nukester. got my base lessons done and will be switching to a bigger bike for the last few lessons and my exam. Won’t be able to do it this year since winter is approaching and motorcycle lessons will be on hold until spring. Gives me more time to save up for my first bike though!
@@chezahDE which bike are you getting?
@@joyphinehas3725 a Honda CBR650R!
Im a bike instructor here in Brazil and i gotta say, your way of teaching is almost 100% like mine, its like im watching myself teaching everyday at work, great job!!!
Ps: sorry if i said something wrong, im still learning my english vocabulary 🤙
You’re good. English is on point.
Thank you.
Do you have Instagram?
@NetoKDM Não precisa tirar habilitação pra pilotar moto nos EUA?
@@pauloraposo8674si
Thank you for this clear and easy to understand tutorial. I'm an older guy that wants to ride a motorcycle without hurting myself in any way and your instruction here was done in a way that I believe will help me achieve that goal. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more from you. I have been told many times that there is no such thing as a dumb question when you are trying to learn something that has the potential to hurt you and you don't fully understand what is being taught. A motorcycle can be a dangerous thing if you don't know what you are doing. It can also bring the rider a lot of enjoyment once they know how to safely operate it. Thanks again as I start out on this learning journey of mine. I particularly liked your statement that said "Its not practice that makes perfect. It's perfect practice that makes perfect".
Thank you for posting this my guy. A bike is something i've wanted for awhile, and your video has made it seem a lot less intimidating. I appreciate the respect you have for the safety aspects especially.
Just did my first lesson today with my fiancé in a parking lot! So exciting :) Thanks for the video! This was a great way to review the basics :)
I have 12 years in expriance and this helped me a lot, i now know how to start my bike. Thank you!
Can't believe it has already been 3 years since i bought my bike. Seeing this kind of videos brings so much memorys 😂
I been wanting to buy my first motorcycle and i been watching how to drive a motorcycle videos for years and this one is the best video i came across. You do everything in detail and you show how to do it as well . Now i feel more confident about buying a motorcycle .
"Unless you bought something shady on craigslist then I can't help you...LMFAO
And that was perfectly delivered 😂
I have wanted to get a bike for the longest time. I'm reading the manual for my permit test and I can't wait to get my first bike. I'm definitely going to get a ninja 400. But you explained everything so clearly and you boosted my confidence so much. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I can't wait to join the motorcycle community.
Glad to have you join. I remember that feeling
Hey man did u end up getting the 400? and how has it been? Im looking into getting a 2014 300 when the season gets better ( im in canada )
I did get the 400
After watching this video I feel more comfortable on difficult parts of a motorcycle and how it functions. I’m taking my motorcycle training course on December 26-27 can’t wait!
My first lesson was from my cousin (bad instructions) then I told the Motorcycle Safety course which was pretty good. Yours is by far the best lesson I've seen for beginners.
I just got a moped in Tx to be able to get around until I get enough money to get a vehicle, but I'm actually looking at later on upgrading to a motorcycle. Just to move around on a moped going 35 miles an hour is so relaxing. Looking forward to getting an upgrade and utilizing your lessons into affect. Great tutorial sir!!!
Loved your emphasis on the parking lot and throttle/brake discipline.
Many people get into accidents but they only learned to run it, not ride it properly. I have made stupid mistakes on my bikes and it has always been because I was distracted.
This is so true. Great point about distraction
im getting my 1st 400cc bike and i remeber i saved this video way back. thank you. this is every educating for a begineer like me.
Havent rode in 4ish months and after getting knowledge slammed by college I needed this refresher, amazing video!
You have a very good way of explaining things to beginners, you really seem to understand them. I love how you are aware that even things that are obvious to you, are not necesserily obvious to beginners. Awesome job on the video.
So I haven’t been on a bike in over 15 years and I am getting a Ninja 400 and your videos have made me so happy of purchasing it.
Hey Jeremy that's so cool 😎🤩 I'm super stoked for you!
i wish you good journeys on the Ninja! truly a fantastic bike.
the best and the shortest motorcycle lesson I have ever witnessed
Going on my 60th year of riding never have I seen a better explanation video than this
i just registered for lessons to get my motorcycle license and this has helped a lot! i’ve read about the clutch and the friction zone and have never genuinely understood them until i came across your video!! thank you for making this so easy to understand and follow along
Did u get them
Great video!! As a guy learning how to ride a motorcycle I would only add one thing to your video, that is, advising people not to look down when riding. I speak a little bit for myself but it may algo happen to others, but when you're new to bikes and lack some confidence and experience, your instinct is going to be to look to the shift pedal for some reason, and that really messes up your equilibrium.
Regarding everything else, you covered every important aspect for people getting started, thank you for the video!
Man , I appreciate this vid as a senior who wants to start riding again after 30 years.
Thanks very much for putting this together! So tangible, with one of the most popular beginner bikes no less. I graduated from bicycling to a high-powered e-bike last year, and now I feel I'm ready to move to the next level. Now the only thing standing between me and bike ownership is... my desire to be in a long term relationship.
I'm from the uk and just about to get my small bike license and I think I've watched this maybe 10 times as it's the best guide I've found that doesn't get to complicated.
Very good tutorial
Good luck with your license and happy riding
Good luck from Essex 👍
Good luck with getting your licence. I've been riding for over 50 years, and passed my test when it was a lot easier than it is now. My best advice for survival is never assume that other drivers have seen you, and always give yourself an escape strategy.
I still find it amazing that, in the US, it seems you can ride a comparatively large capacity bike on the road with little or no experience or formal training.
First off, great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it.
One very important thing that I learned during my MSF course (the hard way) is that not all bikes have quite enough power to "coast" without any throttle input while the clutch is fully released. In those cases, fully releasing the clutch lever will stall the bike, no matter how slowly you do it. Ultimately this is all dependent upon the bike itself.
Yeah! If the bike is in tha range of 200cc and below, this is a FACT. You need to slowly give the throttle while in the clutch balance zone.
@@din3lka it's not. My 125 rolled fine without any throttle
@@aschelocke5287 even a 70c bike can.
@@din3lka now days the idle for even under 200cc bikes is big. Either that or gtt (glide through technology) has been introduced, my 160cc bike can coast at 20kph even in 4th gear
JN2 Media I'm glad you brought this point up. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Not all bikes are the same and my understanding prior to seeing this video was that you had to slowly add some throttle as you released the clutch lever or the bike might stall or at least have a jerking motion. I'm sure that everyone's goal is to have smooth starts and acceleration and I was thinking if the idle on the bike isn't properly adjusted or it's a cold morning and the engine hasn't come up to a good operating temperature you might not have smooth starts if you don't open the throttle a bit.
Ty so much for making this! I love that you explained eveything in such a simple fashion and actually explained the controls! Most of the vids I seen didn’t, this really motivated me to get my permit.
Mate, I just bought my Son a 2017 MT03 as his first bike. He's never ridden ANY bike before and your Video explains everything *waaay* better than I ever could to him.
Love ya work, Mate ..all the way from New Zealand.
Your comment about perfect practice makes perfect is great. Especially with newer riders. Thanks for the video, stay safe out there.
I learned that one in the military. True story
@@socalriderb Better be safe then sorry, practicing as much as possible and making sure it's perfect practice.. not just practice. I love that motto. That's amazing.
I am a new motorcyclist, and this video is perfect for people learning to drive an MC for the first time. Well done!
Thank for that!
Yea I’m a brand new rider who is buying a bike today actually. You just raised my confidence so much thanks homie
This was most straightforward and easy to follow explanation I’ve ever seen on motorcycle basics! I never really understood how the controls worked but I’m amazed how similar it is to a manual transmission auto.
Yes they are very similar
Thank you for the easy explanation dude. This channel deserves more subs. The whole vid was pretty easy to understand, loved it
Thank you for that Shreyas
As someone who wants to ride a bike, this is a great start! Thank you so much!
Insanely helpful and well explained for people that know little to nothing about riding!
I took a beginners riding course over a 2 day period. As God is my witness I had never sat a on a motorcycle before…never on the back, riding, not even a fort bike. The friction zone is so incredibly important. Remember that when you take a course the motorcycles and the bikes are provided…They aren’t powerful (maybe 10hp) and they are beat to hell for the most park. Everything on them is gonna be kind of work out. My didn’t have any rear view mirrors, the clutch was bad, the brakes weren’t great, and the shifter was about as broken as it could be. This video explains the course (minus the maneuvers and exam etc) very well. I’m 280lbs and was practicing on a Honda Grom. If I can learn this than ANYONE that is teachable and coachable will learn this even quicker than I did. I wish I saw this video before I took the course. I’m great full to see it afterwards because it answers a lot of question as well. The friction zone explanation is fantastic!!!
Thanks for your heartfelt comment. I appreciate you and your support
All you had to do was follow the damn train CJ
My man! Thank you for going over the basics in detail. I'm just starting to think about buying a bike, but nobody I know rides (which also means I have nobody to learn from in real time). This video made it an easy decision to finally get one. Most bike channels I've found go over specs or advanced riding techniques but not the basics of the bike. Maybe they're more meant for new riders and not guys considering to be new riders but this video was perfect for me to learn what the controls do. Thank you again.
Watched this many times over before doing my test and i passed first try so thank you ❤
Man you made learning how to ride a bike super relaxing and easy. No bs, just talking honestly and with a bit of a laugh. Keep it up dude
I was thinking maybe I should avoid getting a bike but this help set in stone I can’t wait to try!
Bro that’s what’s up!
So glad I found this video this is the exact bike that I plan on getting in a couple months and your tutorial was perfect the only thing I’m worried about is actually shifting through the gears I don’t want to shift at the wrong time
Hey mate, I must really thank you for this video. I'm currently in the process of buying my first real bike (Had been riding scooter for a bit before) and this video really helps.
Clear explanations in a very logical-to-follow order. Well done.
I think those who teach beginners should learn from this video how they should be doing it. You make it really super easy, I just bought a bike and this really is helpful thanks.
Great intro video! Came here to learn how to instruct my friends or newby's how to ride mine. I do want to add two important things that I always tell them: 1. It's no problem falling over, but just step wide aside. That way the bike won't fall on your foot or leg. 2. When stopping, make sure you're always going straight. Brake when cornering (even going 3mph) and you're gonna tip over and drop the bike to the floor.
I was case number 2, bought a project cb750 nighthawk for $500. Your channel is just another reason that youtube is amazing.
Wow, thanks!
i drive a manual car but i’m at getting a bike and wasn’t sure how exactly the shifting worked without a stick and this was really helpful
I’m new to riding motorcycles and this video helped me so much I now ride smoothly and beautifully
Passed my CBT yesterday, looking into getting a 125 shortly to get started, this was a great help, on behalf of me and I’m sure many other beginners thank you 😊
Hi mate I'm doing mine in a couple of days any advice for it mate?
Yeah if you're a coffee drinker, don't quit while training, get plenty of rest and make all of your mistakes before the actual testing phase. There are no dumb questions, ask everything that you are unsure about
@@socalriderb Thanks man also amazing informative video the best I've seen by far 🙌
@@socalriderb can you recommend me a cheap motorbike that can go with 200 km/h? it can be 2nd handed too
@@supernoob1894 used gsxr600 / r6 can be picked up for a pretty good price
Great video for beginners. I remember when I first started and videos like this were very helpful. I bought the bike before I learned how to ride. Now, I have 10,000+ miles of safe riding.
Bro 10k of safe riding is sick
Watched this almost a year ago and just got this recommended, it helped me get comfortable and I'm riding everyday currently, it's too much fun. I was scared when learning
Been wanting to get a motorcycle since I was a kid, still not quite old enough to get a bike/get my license, but I’m trying to educate myself if I ever do end up getting one. This video was really simple yet helpful, thank you!
Great video. I'm a car guy but it's really interesting to learn about the "other side" and you made the video both understandable and fun to watch. I've always wondered how the whole gear change process worked on a bike, but felt weird asking somebody because it's something I should probably already know, so I learned a few things for sure.
How would it be something you should probably already know if you don't own or ride one though? Are the people around you just that bad?
@@javianbrown8627 I'm a big fan of anything that goes fast, but I admit my knowledge of motorcycles is limited, other than watching racing on tv and the occasional ride as a passenger. Always fun to learn new things!
@@DANA-lx8cv car community 🤝 bike community
that's how it should be
@@lostinsound_wav The bike community is one of the best in the world. I have already experienced that and it's amazing
@@DANA-lx8cv fun fact - race bikes have the opposite gear effect to road bikes.
Road - click lever 1 time down for 1st gear, then each click up takes you +1 gear to 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc.
Race - click lever 1 time UP for 1st year, then each click DOWN takes you +1 gear to 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc.
When racing you need to be break into a corner, lean over, then power through the rest of the corner, going up through the gears while still leaning over, and accelerate onto the straight.
Because you're leaned over your left foot is very close to the track. If you had to put your foot under the lever it would get caught between the lever and the track. So you keep your foot on top and you just tap down to go up through the gears. It keeps your foot away from the track while accelerating.
I’ve just started learning on how to ride a motorcycle and I just wanna say this has helped me understand so much in such a short period of time!
Glad it helped! Good luck bro
This the best of best video! I’m gonna start my first lesson soon and i thought it would be very difficult and scary, but this videos shows not only how to control a motorcycle but also at your own pace of learning! Thanks a bunch I will definitely watch this many times!
I never have had much love for bikers, but this is a good, responsible, and well done instructable.
Thank you so much! I am currently 15 and I am looking forward to riding and owning a bike just like yours. Ninja I truly appreciate you showing future riders how to ride properly so we don’t kill ourselves out there 😂
Yes sir. I also recommend going with a MSF as well
I’m thirteen and a girl but I really want a motorbike so bad😭kinda worried that by the time I can get one I’ll have lost interest though💔
@@rebekah8794 same
i'm 3 and i cant wait to get my first bike
I'm 8 months old cannot wait to get my first yamaha r1
Hey mate - I've been riding for about 5 years, I've owned a yzf-r125 / Triumph Daytona 675 and Triumph Street Triple R 675 - since then I haven't ridden in 6 years. I am going to get back into riding next season and I found this video super helpful - I appreciate it's meant for riders with no previous experience but just wanted to let you know, it served great as a refresher video for me. Keep it up 👍
Thanks bro!
Thank you for this video bro! Well explained, I’ve been wanting to start this bike journey for a long time and I’m starting now. I appreciate this !
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen for newbies like me
I’m newer to riding compared to a lot of people but I’m an experienced rider and still learned something, I didn’t know that you can press the turn signal in to cancel it, and it’s actually very helpful so thank you! Also Kawasaki ninja 650R is what I have and a great bike for beginners because it has enough speed to go fast but not too much to be overwhelming! Definitely recommend!
You don't think a 650 is too much for a beginner? I've never ridden a bike before but I dont want to outgrow it before it's paid off. And honestly have no desire to be a speed demon on the highway...
@@torreyrehard2334 I definitely recommend a 650, it’s slower than a 600 but pretty close! I definitely recommend it as something to grow into
Feel confident after watching this tbh. Perfectly shown and told with clear voice, subscribed after seeing this.
Hey thanks! Glad this helps
Incredible communication ability! Guy is a gifted tutor
looking to get a bike and start riding and this forsure helped my process bro
Dude, great job! Thanks for literally making everything crystal clear for a beginner.
Happy that I could help
I'm about to apply for my license and I've been so nervous about riding motorcycles. Your explanation is so good to understand and made me confident. Thank you very much!
Best of luck!
Thank you for sharing who don't know how to do it thanks a lot off
As a new rider this has helped me a lot!
You have teaching skills and patience. Thank you very much sir!🙏
This video actually helped me pass my MSF course. Really helped me understand the clutch. Thanks!
Bro I am super happy to hear this!!! Congratulations Bro Bro
@@socalriderb Like PeteZa I really liked the part where you explained the use of the clutch in conjunction with the throttle. Before seeing your video I thought that the bike would stall if you didn't open the throttle a bit as you slowly released the clutch lever. Correct me if I'm wrong but the bike won't stall even if you don't get on the throttle at the same time as you slowly release the clutch lever. Are all motorcycles like that? I was thinking that if the bike's idle wasn't properly adjusted when you release the clutch lever the bike could stall. Especially when it is cold out and the engine hasn't warmed up a bit first. Could you expound upon what is the best practice when you are starting the bike before the engine has come up in temperature on say a cold morning?
This was the best and most comprehensive riding video I’ve ever seen… and I’ve watched a lot.
That means a lot. I really appreciate your help and support.
Im been thinking of buying a bike for a while, though i was worried as I've never driven one before. This video definitely boosted my confidence in riding!!
Finally, someone explains to me how to get in neutral back from first or second 😭💕 thankiu
This is perfect because I want to get that exact bike
"It's not practice that makes perfect, it's perfect practice that makes perfect." ahhahaha I was dying of laughter. But awesome guide man, perfect explanation! You just earned yourself another sub
its 3 am and i dont know how i ended up on this video but it seems very helpful for someone who needs to learn how to ride a bike and it seems like u really care about ur videos and actually wanna help
Never rode a motorbike before but this makes me feel confident enough to attempt it. Thanks nice explaining really helps keep it up!
Great video, I already knew everything as I've been riding for a few years now but i still watched the entire 14 minutes and 32 seconds of the video. That's how interesting it was, great job.
Thanks 🙏
taking an MSF will help tons too. especially for those who have not ever even been on a motorcycle. On top of step by step learning in the MSF, it'll get you your motorcycle license.
great video, loved the video. great basic coverage. Double thumps up :D
Very true! I agree with you 100 and think every new rider should do this. There is a difference between being experienced vs. trained.
never rode a bike but im planning to, and this is very VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND
been wanting to get a bike for soo long and this video helped me to understand the basics of how to ride, so thank you!
This was explained very well, thanks a lot for being so in depth as well as taking the extra time to explain the little things. Great tutorial :)
You're very welcome!