I disagree, I wasn't scared first time jumping on a bike, and I have NEVER dis-respected my bikes, they are my pride and joy, I see em as a second girlfriend... So no lol, I 100% Disagree with your statement! At least for my experience with bikes anyway One thing I do agree on, is that if you respect your bike, she'll respect you
I haven’t thought of this..😂 I haven’t got one yet but I don’t even look at people at red lights and if I feel embarrassed for any reason I will just want to melt into the asphalt on a bike.. do people say stuff to you?
I find that as a newbie riding on the highway or twisty roads is relatively easy as long as you don't go mad and ride like a bat out of hell. The really exhausting and stressful bit is riding in really dense urban rush hour traffic.
Riding through 3-5 lanes on surface streets with stop lights is definitely worse than the freeway in my opinion. You have a ton of people all trying to get in the lane moving 2mph faster than the one they are in or running through a yellow at 20mph over and all kinds of other stupid activities. What exacerbates the problem is you generally don't have room to move in as you are surrounded by vehicles. Ideally I want to be passing the guy in front of me at +5-10mph always till I am in front not as easy in 3 lanes of urban traffic. Rural roads are a blast but where I live they also have something to rival the stupidity of a bad driver. Deer. Stupidest animal ever in regards to how streets and their life ending relates.
I feel this so deep. The first time I rode on the road, I had a panic attack. I was test driving the bike I actually ended up buying. The sounds, the cars, it was in an unfamiliar busy street, I almost immediately decided not to ride. But I pushed through it, and even though the bike place was 10 mins away I had them deliver it to me. First week I just went around in circles in my neighborhood, then I would go on the main road near my house and turn back, after a week I was so bored going around my neighborhood that I decided to go on the road and it was a BLAST. A month later, I already wanted something faster and was kicking myself for getting a slow bike. From panic attack to wanting something faster already. My advice to anyone reading is if you don't feel comfortable riding it on the road yet, don't get discouraged but also don't do it. You don't want your first ride to end bad because you were super anxious. Have them deliver it to you, and ride through your neighborhood/less busy roads, there's no shame in it and you'll be riding on the road in no time :)
Exactly the path I took! Bought the little BMW G310r I used at the msf….had them deliver it as well. Took my time in the neighborhood….a month later…I wanted a 600! But….stuck with the bmw for 2 seasons and now I have a triumph trident 660..and absolutely love it. 👍🏼
I remember my first time hitting 45 on a little ass 50cc scooter. I was scared shitless. I was fine at 15 20 and 30 but 40+ makes me a little nervous on a 180 pound scooter that has like 10 inch wheels
Fr I've only done like 25 on a little scooter before, going 30 on a proper bike was intense but going up to 45 was like God damn. Once I hit a highway going 55 with wind gusts, shit was scary.
I regretted the first 3 days of owning my new motorcycle. By the end of the week however I was addicted and couldn’t get enough. My biggest piece of advice to brand new riders is to learn from an MSF course and to keep riding and practicing (at your own pace)
Lol, I'm from Europe and we don't have any msf courses, to learn I simply picked up a bike and started riding. I made lots of mistakes and fallen plenty of times but I can now ride without any issues 😂😂😂
Same here… almost to the point where I regretted not getting into motorcycling sooner… but then I stepped back, and just became very thankful that I discovered it when I did.
Still remember the first time. Went out to a used bike shop about 30 minutes away. $3500 bucks in hand and a Vulcan 750 on my mind. After the paperwork and what not was done it was time to ride home. After about 10 minutes of oh shit moments everything started to feel natural. That 30 minutes away turned into an hour and a half cruise. It truly felt terrifying and amazing.
The first day I rode a decade ago, I took my bike on the main streets for the first time ever. Speed limit was 45 and when I finally looked down I was going 25 😂 feels so fast
Less than a year ago I rode my first bike home, 650 vstar. Stalled countless times, widest turns known to man, forgot to turn off my signals, etc. Thankfully I had a friend follow behind me and made it over the hump. Last weekend I rode a ninja 1000sx. Never give up! Take a rider course, gear up and ride!
Hell yah bro, getting into riding soon. I probably chose one of the hardest bikes to ride. Going to purchase a American iron horse texas chopper. I’ve been riding dirt bikes my whole life but I know this is going to be a different beast! Just got to respect the bike and take it slow
I know the first time I got out on the road on my motorcycle it was scary.. But the more I did it the less scary it became, until it didn't scare me at all, and then the real enjoyment of riding started to set in. Which is why I keep riding, and cant wait to get back out there.
I’m 33, I just purchased my first motorcycle, have never done the MSF course, and I’m watching all of your videos. My course is scheduled for the end of the month, and I’m very excited to take it.
@@Prosecute-fauci I'm 31 and I'm getting a bike soon because I'm wasting too much time using buses to move around the city so much. This video and your comment both made me feel less anxious.
@@athernandez666 don’t get overwhelmed. I have been riding almost every day for the past 6 months and it felt like second nature after the first 2 weeks. Practice U-turns often at first. Also, I ride the same way that I drive my car and truck. I have had no issues on the road beyond the normal situations that you would experience in any other automobile.
I tried to avoid the highway my first day riding, but I missed a turn. I was either getting on the highway or busting a uturn and driving against traffic. After a few miles I looked down and was doing 90 passing a semi. Too much fun.
The best advise I got about wind was to push your knees away from the bike like sails. If it's pushing left, put your right knee out and modulate it for balance
This is the video I needed. I’m 44 and just finished the msf course a week ago. That was the very first time I ever rode a bike. I got a bike now and I’ve been practicing but im incredibly nervous about getting out on the road. That said, this video, along with the comments, is helping me build the confidence to give it a go.
I was in the same position and I’m about the same age. Going around the neighborhood and parking lot drills helped me. Confidence grew slowly and I’d venture out further and further each time I went out. I’m still learning and just cruising around feels like freedom and an adrenaline rush each time. I love it.
It’s so weird reading these comments 9 months later after watching this video and just passing the MSF course myself 😂 I started on Honda cbr600rr which I had delivered to the house while I was taking the course lol. I remember being so nervous to ride it that I waited till I had my license in hand just to go around the neighborhood. I also remember reading comments from people who were in my shoes about a year prior and saying how much fun they were having and the progress they had made and I couldn’t wait for that to be me. Fast forward 9 months and now im the guy who can say that! I bought my bike new in September of last year and already have 4700 miles on it. I ride every chance I get. I’ve had close calls but I’ve learned from them and it’s made me a better rider! I’m constantly learning. If anyone is a new rider and reads this, remember to ride your own ride, respect the bike, and take your time. No need to rush. Make sure you watch out for people making left turns at intersections!!! You’ll be fine and in time you’ll be coming here to read comments of others who are just starting out with 9 months under your belt 😂
_I've been into cars my entire life, and know next to nothing about motorcycles. I started doing research on the 03-06 Honda 599/Hornet/cb600f and I'm actually getting excited just thinking about it, and I'm watching these videos. I know I'll be scared, but these comments help so much. I didn't know what an MSF course was until now lol_
I thankfully had a friend who had been riding for years. He went riding with me and I followed him. Started on small roades and then worked our way up to a busier road.. highly recommend riding with a more experienced rider your first time or two.
@patrykruzylo374 not at all we rode fairly side by side when there was minimal traffic so we went just under the speed limit. Definitely no chasing.were both very safety conscious.
Honestly, this is probably the best video i’ve seen on this topic. My first time riding on a highway felt just how it did my first day on Baghdad, Iraq with the US Army back in the day. Yall spitting facts! Love it! Thanks for the content yall create. God bless.
I was in a serious accident early on when I was a kid. It took me out of riding for a long time. Got back on it a little over a year ago and found that I remembered most of the the mechanics of riding but the fear of it was greater than the first time I got on, before the accident. I’m happy I’ve pushed through it though. I still have a healthy amount of respect for my bike and for the risks involved, much more than when I was a kid and that’s a great thing. I love it so much though.
See this is the part that scares me the most, not really me causing the accident, more about the drivers that drive with their head in their ass and don't watch for motorcycles.
@@That_Stinger_GT5 motorcycling is the most dangerous in america because of ignorant drivers, motorcycling is dangerous in saudi because the car drivers there fucking hate bikers. I remember in 2004 i was driving and saw in front of me a saudi camry push a biker off the road and cause the bike to probably get damaged from the amount of sand at that speed.
Great video for people starting out. Your comment about keeping two hands on the bars brings up a great point for intermediate riders. I meet a lot of aspiring canyon carvers who are slow as shit and complain about arm pump. My advice to them is to start riding around with one hand. Start out easy on slow calm roads just like you recommended. Work your way up. It’ll passively teach you to hold the bike with your legs and support your body with your core. Leaving your hands free to work the controls instead of being clamped to the grips. It helps.
Bought my first bike today after taking the MSF course a few days ago. The bike shop was a hour away in the mountains and rode it back all the way. My anxiety was through the roof and the first 10 mins I thought that I made a mistake. By the end of the ride I was loving it and didn’t want to stop.
i know this comment was a year ago but did you feel like taking the MSF course prepared you enough for changing gears and the like to make the trip home?
I literally just finished my first ride today, bringing it home from the person I bought it from about 70 miles away through a twisty costal road. Yes I found it somewhat overwhelming, I expected it to feel a little like that but my lowspeed confidence was a fair bit lower than I anticipated. Also, I found the ride more taxing than I expected, it's just a more physical activity than driving and also took a bit more concentration than I would need in a car. I went in knowing I'm a noob, I went in knowing I know very little and I had one mission, get home safe, and that was mission accomplished. I found myself having to repeatedly remind myself to relax and release tension, not too often, but more then a couple times, and the bike responded positively each time I did. I should stress that I did enjoy it, it was fun, a little intimidating but still fun. This is the start of a long adventure, my shaky first steps, but with practice the confidence will come. Now the hard work begins, actual repetitive practice and skills training courses to build actual skills, and with them confidence. From my (very very) limited experience, enjoy the apprehension and nerves too, it's a part of the journey, it won't always be there, and it's a tool to stop you doing dumb stuff.
The part where he says not to do something if you’re not comfortable doing it, just to take it slow, is basically the essence of learning how to ride on the streets and the highway. That’s what I’ve been doing. Took the MSF course, got a bike and have been slowly easing my way onto the roads more and more. Started out practicing in a parking lot, then went out on some backroads, then around the neighborhood, then around town, then graduated to a small highway. Interstate is next for me, but I won’t do it until I’m fully comfortable. So far it’s been a few months, but each time I go out I feel like I get a little better.
Just had my clutch cable break on a ride, luckily it was only a few miles from my house. Needless to say lights and intersections were a learning experience. DO YOUR REGULAR MAINTENANCE!
i mean what kind of maintenance do you need to do to a clutch cable when it breaks you replace it happened multiple times not a big deal riding whitout clutch
@@cristianseminario7899 you could replace it before it breaks too, they’re not even expensive or hard to change it takes 5 minutes. Also if you live downtown or something riding with out a clutch is going to be hell on your transmission unless you get running next to it and pop it into first
@@monkmoto1887 well duh problem is when you can't see it everytime it happened the cable came off the cast pin basically you can't see if it's breaking until it breaks and yes of course you push it and put in first it's not like the bike will ever move if you put in first whitout a clutch from a stop. bike transmission are strong clutchless shifting is the norm even on older bikes
Second on DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE!!!! just broke my first chain, by some miracle I was pulling out of a gas station doing 10mph tops. I had just been doing 90+ on the interstate, I felt so fuckin blessed, don't even wanna think about how bad it coulda been. Needless to say I check my chain before every ride now, takes like ten seconds to not have a potentially fatal accident.
Yammie, honestly this video is hands down one of the best videos to watch for a beginner rider. Seriously, your transparency and showing genuine vulnerability for what new riders go through is so refreshing to hear. I'm from NZ, and 4 weeks into owning my first road bike... A Husky Svartpilen 401... Hmmm, and I'll leave you to wonder who got me hooked on owning a Husky Svartpilen for my first bike ;-P A damn dream of a bike to own for my first. I still have to pinch myself. Anyway, I watched all 22mins of this vid and resonate with absolutely everything you said. I'm only 2 open road rides into my road biking journey and boy is it visceral the first time!! So many things for your mind think about and focus on... Not to mention, that wind!!! And the crosswinds moving your bike about beneath you! Boy does it take some getting used to. But I completely agree, it's a case of just getting out there and letting the experience soak itself into your muscle memory. I'm still working through all that but I just wanted to say it's so refreshing to hear a seasoned rider echo beginner rider fears. Thanks bud!!
Holy shit I recognized that highway when the video started playing, and then I hear texas and I was so surprised. I've been riding on that Highway in Austin for more than a decade. It's so bizarre to sit down and watch a video and you get to recognize things you pass through on a daily! Stay safe man!
I took mine out for the first time yesterday and the build-up to me actually getting on the bike was so scary... I was pacing up and down my apartment, telling myself that I can do it, it's not gonna be as bas as I think. And as I was speaking to myself I was putting on my gloves and fetching my helmet, next thing I knew I had started my bike and there I went... just drove around the neighborhood. When I got back I was so glad I went for a ride.
My Ninja 400 didn't scare me, but I wasn't expecting it to be as fast as it was. I put on 5,000 miles my first season, and I'm already looking for a 2nd bike.
Keep the Ninja 400 when you get the 2nd bike, I own 6. A thousand, 600, big cruiser, tourer, little scrambler and the 400. Still use the 400 on a daily basis as my all rounder, so so good.
thank you for this video! I just started riding today after MSF course. I was getting pretty fatigued, scared, and most of all discouraged a bit. You helped give me a peace of mind about what I was feeling. Back on the saddle tomorrow morning!
I’ve experienced this just the last week. Luckily enough I was smart enough to do it just like you advised. Trips around my small neighborhood before jumping onto the El Camino. Only to stall from the pressure of being surrounded by so many people 🤦♂️ I didn’t give up and I’m better now, you just have to get over the embarrassment and not panic after the first stall like I did
As someone from Germany, it’s crazy how easily you can get a license. Here you have to take like 14 1,5 hour theoretical courses and even more practical courses on public roads, on the highway and at night, and only then you even get to do the exam, which is really strict (also on the street). In the end you pay like 2k€ for the whole thing.
3 dollars and 30 days with a permit here in Virginia USA or you can pay like 150-300 $ and get it in 2 days with a course regardless of how you do it you can go to your local dealership and buy a h2 if you felt compelled before you’ve even had any seat time 🤣🤣
@@scottmcnamara4864 Right like all those states that say gay people shouldnt exist and stop women from getting abortions? Dont like being told like that?
What scared me the most on the highway was the 18wheelers…..be aware they have a push-pull factor when riding especially at high speeds and taking corners look where you’re going not where you’re at target fixation will make you mess up to say the least
Especially when there is a crosswind. You ride up next to one and that 20mph crosswind disappears so fast and then re-introduces itself just as quickly.
The first time I took my bike onto a highway was the best experience i've ever had. That feeling of having nothing around you traveling at 60mph... ahhh
Just bought my first bike 3 days ago! Have to wait month for MSF course. They are just that busy right now. But your videos for noobs are a godsend! I am practicing figure 8s and doing laps around my neighborhood street taking advice from your videos and more over the past 2 months has been a blast. Thanks for all the info.
I really appreciate this video so much! I'm 55yo and about to get my first bike and learner's permit here in Australia. My family has had bikes for decades but I never got into them. I had my first ride a few weeks ago at a friend's farm and I'm hooked! My brother is a very experienced rider and is so excited I'm gonna do this and I'm very lucky to have him mentoring me and guiding me. I find the way you talk to be so relatable - I've not ridden into traffic but the words you say already resonate with me. Especially the bit about being overwhelmed as it's not in muscle memory yet, but the only way it will get there is to keep riding and facing your fears, while not being a dick and taking too many risks on the road. What a great guy you are for taking the time to make a video like this and to actually remember what it's like to be new to bikes and hitting the streets for the first time. Thanks so much for being real and remembering what it's like to be inexperienced and a tad terrified! Craig - Australia
Thinking back, I don't think I had very much fear when I got on a "real" motorcycle. I started with old 2T mopeds, motorized bicycles, a Chinese crate scooter, and the first highway-worthy bike was a GS425. I spent a *ton* of time riding *slow,* and I feel like that helped me learn all the little things without having to also worry about going into a corner too fast. Highly recommended.
I was near paralyzed with fear doing 45 in a straight line when I started. After a few months I was ripping 40 mph corners @ 70. Take your time and push your comfort level a LITTLE at a time. Practice emergency maneuvers early and often. KNOW WHAT TARGET FIXATION IS AND HOW TO SNAP OUT OF IT!!! Learn TRAIL BRAKING, or at least how to use front brake in a corner. Most accidents (here anyway) are due to too fast corner entry and NOT KNOWING HOW TO SLOW IN A CORNER.
I am so happy that it's kinda hard to get an mc license in Denmark. 29 theory lessons, 4 lessons on a closed track with an instructor before you hit the road, 13 lessons on the road in all different conditions and finally 5 lessons MSF-type course. You have to pass the theory test first and then a practical test, where you start off showing your skills on a course then on the road :) When you finally get to go on your own bike, you have a pretty good idea what you're doing. I've never dropped my bike, but I did drop one in training. :)
@@thorhansen5462 Yeah, the side car thing was fun. I was 48 when I got my license (for car too). At the first track exercise I felt 50 km/h was CRAZY fast. The EU2 test was my bane though :)
Yeah, I dropped my bike in training 3 times while trying to corner with 5 km/h :).....But then when we are set to go on the road, we go like ducks to water. 30 days of theory, 4 months of practice..... After that, I went on to get my bike from another county :)), and a friend from across the country :)).... MSF courser are a joke with not even 1 day of time to ponder on what you are actually doing....
Ngl I full on just sent it and the fear of dying has made me very skillful. I take an hour each day to practice msf stuffs in a parking lot and it serve me well!
Thank you for all the “noob” videos. I’m 53 and just bought my first bike, ‘23 Ninja 650. Haven’t got the nerve up yet to go above 35 mph. Just happy I got into 4th gear.
Been watching your videos for 2 weeks now and signed up for the MSF course…got to meet with a R3 and learned basic things on it thanks to really good friends…now I bought an R3 and I regret nothing. Definitely scared of my bike lol but I love every second. As a Mustang owner and someone who likes to take high performance cars out for a track day…this is a new freedom. I don’t think I’ll ever look back.
Im out of austin and love seeing an experienced rider drive on familiar roads! As a new rider, this boosts my confidence when driving on these 60-70 mph roads! Would love to see you on the R7 in person someday!
Hey Spite, thanks for the excellent video. I'm new to riding and I'm experiencing all of these emotions that you're describing. Thanks for the reassurance! Keep up the good work guys!
I’m just starting out, 3rd time on a bike… hit the neighborhood roads for the first time the other day. Terrified, but I know if I stick with it I will love it. Still nervous of right turns..but I am having fun!
Never rode. Learned in a day, took it to 75 (max speed) 2nd day and then doing figure eights in 1 and 1/2 parking spots in a week. I love it! NEVER scared!
Same, then my first bike got stolen at less than 1,000 miles after I got it. Just bought another after 10 years, and rode it 2 hours back home on the highway.
Haven't even taken the msf course yet, but I'm riding on the road. It's fairly simple if you drive safely. I've done countless hours of researching, though. I followed all the things that I knew, and it was fun. I was terrified of riding on the road before, because I fell and fucked up my arm. That's what led me to do my research on how to ride correctly.
2nd week out with my FZ-07 and getting on the freeway is still on my to do list, great advice to approaching the freeway! I’m going to try this out this weekend :)
Just watch all cars and be prepared to be cut off at all times. In PHX i trust no one to drive right. HOV lanes are also your friend if there’s room on the median it has good escape routes for most things and usually they’re less crowded, HOV lanes also mean the major danger is on your right side only.
I had the advantage of learning to ride in the dirt as a kid. Some things I had to unlearn, but it definitely helped. Gotta say, that R7 sounds pretty sweet, if a little loud. I would have killed for that bike when I was 20. And then probably hated the riding position, lol.
@@purplesweater1134 mostly the tendency to push the bike under me in corners, as one tends to do in the dirt. And to rely a lot more on the front brake. And I had to learn how to effectively counter steer.
x2 on the front brake and how to initiate a turn. The amount of force you can put in on the front brake of a street bike is so much greater than what you are allotted on dirt.
You are right I just got mine yesterday night and took it out, and dam was I nervous, and I little tense, but when I started out there I started to feel more relaxed so I know it will pass
Today I also finally bought my first motorcycle after taking the MSF. I was scared shitless! I live in northern Virginia and the peer pressure of not making a mistake has been brutal, especially when I’ve never driven manual. It’s gonna take sometime but my safety is the most important!
@@davidburton7403 well trying to figure out riding a motorcycle is right for me, I purchased a 2022 Royal Enfield meteor 350. My plan is if I get my skill level to where I want it, I hope to upgrade and get something with more CCs
@@kbye4440 ok I was thinking of getting a R6 but still not sure if it’s right to start out on, I seen a lot of people say it is but a lot say it isn’t so I’m stuck trying to decide
How was your experience at the MSF course with no knowledge of driving manual? I have no prior experience shifting gears and am nervous that I will look like a fool during the courses.
Thank you for this video. Now that I've passed the MSF course & have an appointment at the DMV to hand in my certificate to make it official, This content is exactly the kind I need to see. My wonderful husband doesn't ride and isn't planning to. (He has other qualities)😁 Who else can I go to for advice? Papa Yam & the fam of course! Vids like this will hopefully help to keep me from yeeting myself into the wild blue yonder like the throttle happy squid I am. Thanks ya'll. Keep the content coming.
Bought an 82 Honda CB900C as my first bike, wayyy too much for a beginner. It's absolutely a blast to ride, just over 100 miles under my belt now, and I'm beginning to get a good feel for how it handles and trusting myself to get a little more lean angle. Definitely a good idea to keep it slow and make your first mistakes and lower, safer, more manageable speeds
I just bought a bike last week. I am glad to have seen this video because I've never even been a passenger on a bike. I'm a bit intimidated so this really helped.
I’m yet to get a bike, I am currently looking for an XR650 or KLR650 though. This video summed up the same feelings I had when I started driving my first car which happened to be a manual. All of my apprehensiveness and anxious eventually turned into excitement and joy. I’m hoping the same feelings apply when I get my bike. Super stoked!
Having only had msf experience on a bike, I was definitely a bit scared/nervous but alert af riding my bike home 50 miles from the next city over. Trial by fire right there but went pretty smooth. Only thing that was spooky was it was a day of 20-25mph winds. At one point a gust was pushing me clear to the edge of the road so I was leaning a good little bit jus to get back in the lane position I was riding in.
The wind can be scary shit, all your aerodynamics (if you have any..) face forward, from the side you're just a giant sail. 5500ft above sea level across the moors, 50mph cross winds, at one point I had the bike leant over far enough to get round a 90 degree bend and it's still going straight... 😆 It's not so bad with traffic about, a bit of clever positioning and you can have them take most of the blasts for you.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I been wanting a motorcycle off and on for over 10 years. What always stopped me was not necessary a fear of riding, but the people on the road not paying attention. Lately, i been wanting to break the ice and just get one. The Ninja 400 or Yamaha MT-3 both seem like a good choice for a first bike.
I'm thinking about getting my bike license here in the UK, I have never been on a bike in my life and this dude makes me feel at ease about getting it done.
Thank you for this!! This last year was my first year and I was scared sh**less!! Didn't get a lot of practice either but I have NOT given up and giving myself another year or two for more practice and riding time to make sure I CAN do this
I drove my motorcycle to my house about 40minutes away on my first day, I did a learning drive to Walmart and then I just hoped on the highway. I was totally caught off guard by how strong the wind is when you're going 80mph I got used to it right away, I watched hours of TH-cam videos of other riders just to see how they turned, braked, etc
I had an e-bike before I started riding. I feel like that helped me a lot in getting the confidence to ride similar dangers but still not as much as an actual motorcycle.
I recently got my license and I’m about to get my first bike…. This video was very informative and helpful. Thanks! PS s you probably know some people in Dallas, Texas drive like complete maniacs…. I mean TOTAL MANIACS and there’s not enough DPD officers to even do traffic stops anymore. It’s scary out there but I’m going to get going on it
I bought my first bike in January after completing my CBT in the UK. I have been quite lucky as I work nightshifts so I get to ride on nice quiet roads. It took me a bit of time to trust the bike as all my solo riding since my CBT was on wet roads. Don't fussed to much about keeping to the speed limit, take it nice and slow at a safe pace. Learn how to sit on your bike. I was finding my wrists were hurting because I was too rigid so I learnt to relax a bit. It helps to have a slow as dirt bike which I have and I'm just taking it nice a steady. Also, in my first 2 weeks of solo riding I rode in REALLY thick fog for the first time which, I'm not going to lie, was very scary. Take your time and take it steady. And, most importantly, enjoy!
Hey yammie! I just wanna say I appreciate you for all you do! I just got my first bike yesterday, pick up next week! I will be studying all your videos as I have the past week or so! I am terrified. I wanted a CBR500R or a Rebel 1100 however due to me height (6 foot 9) I felt most comfortable on a 2020 katana. 999cc and I'm scared shitless for my first ride lol sadly I don't have anyone to ride with nor have I taken a course. (Not required where I live) while I have riden dirt bikes and mopeds as well as other toys on the farm. So thank you for being my coach! I appreciate all that you do thank you 💜
It was amazing! I had a 2020, it was only 474 lbs so light like a 600, didn't want to pop up into wheelies easily either unless wanted to! Made it 253km/h so fast but not like others! Easy to ride as well. I would highly recommend it! Just not for everyone's first bike ahaha
1 year later and i came across this video since i just bought a motorcycle (yamaha r3) and this video was a breath of fresh air. i am very thankful for this video... made me feel very calm and confident as i am a new rider. thanks for all the great tips:)
These r the reasons i tell everybody whos nervous, get a bicycle, ride it like a hooligan. Get hurt, do wheelies, jump it. Not even because its fun, but it teaches ur subconscious how the vehicle will react. So when something happens u have an instinctual reaction to control it and u dont freak out. Also commute w a clutch for 6 months. Ull hop on a bike and feel right at home.
agreed. I mountain biked for years, daylied a manual car for years, and drove a bunch of ATVs with the same trans/clutch setup as motorcycles. before ever swinging a leg over a motorcycle. first bike I ever rode was a FZ-1. other than low speed stuff, it was a breeze. I hit well over 100 the first ride out, and it wasnt scary at all. you can trust the machine to do what it is made to, you just have to understand what it wants, and respect it and it's power.
I've been riding on a three wheeler electric bike for almost 6 years now. I know how to navigate my way through a road and I'm pretty confident. I'm currently working to get my first bike and even if I already have some experience, riding a bike on the road scares me
Bro, I'm 16. Thanks for boosting my confidence. This really helped! I'm going to get a motorcycle like yours soon and I'll look back at this video when I get a motorcycle.
This has probably calmed my nerves the most of anything I've seen / read / experienced so far, only been riding a few days and my first time on was taking my NSR for its MOT and then the return journey, and that scared the hell out of me, I'm glad to know that fear is pretty much universal when you first start riding, and that it'll pass with time and practice, I've been torturing myself with stress that I've wasted so much money over something I'm too afraid to commit to. Again, cheers!
Thanks Yammynibian I just passed my MFS course & it was a tremendous help to get me comfortable with riding. But now I just need to start riding on the main streets which can be nerve-racking. Love my bike & I’m committed to this journey, it’s just getting over the fears of actually driving among live traffic & also stopping constantly in traffic.
Practice more comfort comes with confidence. Ride the neighborhood. There is no rush. Once muscle memory kicks in on shifting and breaking you are ready.
@@calvinbarriga195 don’t learn the way I learned, my parents who ride took me on vacation, and drove me in a car up about two or three hours away from home, stepmom rode up on her Harley and my mom drove us in the car. I had passed the msf course months before this trip, but I had only ever rode a 250 scooter around the neighborhood maybe twice. Well my stepmom goes home for some reason and has a family friend drive her back leaving her Harley, the next day she shows up on the family cb500x and tells me I will be riding it home and I have the next two days to practice for the two or three hour ride home. I survived, I trusted the bike. I told myself that that bike was every bit as capable as a Harley bagger and that I could keep up with my stepmom. Don’t do what I did, take your time, do whatever feels fun. You’ll be fine as long as you always are trying to improve, and never lose the beginner mindset
Thank you for this humble reminder to start slow! I'm waiting on the delivery of my first bike (2010 BMW F800R). During the test ride at the dealership I felt really confident, because of how easily it handled despite me not having ridden for three years since I got my license. Watching some beginner videos afterwards made me realize how much I still should learn and also how much I didn't get taught in driving school. I'll choose a Sunday to go to a bigger supermarket parking lot and follow your steps from there.
I remember my first bike back in 2008. I use to literally just push the bike 2 blocks to this parking lot that was close to home. Then turn it on and practice going and stopping. Clutch 'feathering'. Turning 180. Then figure eights. Turn it off and push it back home. Hahah. Funny times man. Did that 3 x . Then drove it to the parking lot and repeated those 3x a week for another two weeks. Once I was finally on the road and navigating in traffic I felt confident because of those steps I took .
I bought my first bike, Suzuki TU250x. I can’t wait for my first street ride. I absolutely can not wait. Healthy fear. Loads of respect for the road and my bike. Thanks for the awesome video.
I agree with everything. But once you got the confidence (and use it regular, ) nothing phases you. I am currently riding around Bangkok on a +300cc machine and its fantastic (do not do this on a big bike, Rossi couldn't do it) - Just scrapped main-stand in an underground underpass at 50mph, and I felt like I was 17 again, sadly I am 61 ... 555 = ha ha ha in the Thai Language
I know Yam will hate to hear this, but the first bike I ever rode and owned was an 04 R6. Scared the crap out of me at first, but I quickly grew into it.
It's great if you survive. I honestly can't believe I survived 3/4 of the crap I did when I was young. I started with big 2 strokes. Suicide Machines by anyone's definition. It was epic. It was the wildest possible way to go and I made it. It's the absolute last thing I would recommend to anyone I care about.
This is a feeling I really crave but will never experience so I come here to watch you ride and live it virtually. Even a small 300cc benelli is 4000$ in my side of the world and from an average pay of 150$ monthly. Its a luxury I'll keep dreaming about
That really sucks... It's like if in Italy a 300cc would cost 40.000€... But it's about 3-4k for a used one (1500€ monthly average pay) Sorry man, keep trying and don't give up
I love all the humble and encouraging comments. Everyone's new at some point and it's great knowing you're feeling what everyone else has felt and not alone!
I have always been a scaredy cat but I want to learn how to ride for various reasons. It is really encouraging how kind you are and how many resources I was able to find on beginning to ride
maybe its because im a "car guy" and i enjoy a bit of danger but I wasnt the least bit scared to ride a motorcycle on the road for the first time. maybe the MSF course also helped with fear too.
I loved the MSF course, I especially liked the fake bus avoidance part, speed at the instructor who has a cone wall representing a bus/truck, then he points left or right at the last second and you need to go from speed (in my case warp speed) to then turn around the cones and stop next to the bus and quickly.....I loved that part! The instructor would seriously test me by waiting until what seemed like I was going to run right over him ....( That swing of the bike is not for the timid!)..he knew I could do it, but liked testing my skills ... LOL 🤣 I had plenty of off-road skill, but not street, so I felt comfortable, but street riding is a whole different animal. The course was fun and learned a lot, would recommend it to anyone, well worth it, and FUN!
I went from learning how to fumble my way through gears To pulling out on a highway for the first time To driving under these long concrete beams being pulled by semis To running from the cops through 5 towns To high siding my bike and breaking my wrist on the 650 that carried me through it all. Now I'm on a 929. I'll ride till I die.
I am currently riding my father's motorcycle every Sunday for the past 2 months.The first time I went out it was a mixed feeling of fear, adrenaline and happiness but mostly fear...Now the only think that worries me the most is getting stopped by the police because I live in Europe and they don't like the idea of 18 year olds on motorcycles.I cannot imagine how happy I will be on my first legal ride
Not been on bikes much & nothing for the last 30yrs. Will be venturing out on my '98 V-max trike for the 1st time soon. I think I might watch this again it was encouraging.
Fear is the response designed to keep you alive. Ironically, fear, real fear, riding a motorcycle can get you killed. Everything from grabbing too much brake and washing out or unloading the rear tire and kicking out, to target fixation and so on. No matter what, be the Machine. Do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done. Controlling the Self allows for controlling the bike. You can panic all you want after it's all over and you're still Shiny Side Up.
I just finished my MSF course this weekend and I had an amazing time and got my license at 17. I’ve run into a place where I now realize I won’t be able to afford a bike for a while. My question is do you have any advice for getting back into riding after being off of a bike for an extended period of time?
Please refer your son to DanDan the fireman channel. Much better content for an aspiring new rider. Yammi and the boys still do squid shit and don't really teach you anything when it comes to safety or actually riding a motorcycle. Yammie is entertainment and not much more.
Bro!!! This is Gold! I live in west AUSTIN. I just started riding on the road and this has helped so much! Thanks you! Also I rode on Spicewood springs the other day and that scared the shit out of me!!!
If your bike doesn’t scare you a bit you aren’t going to respect it. Complacency kills.
Very true ! Fear keeps people alive. When you get too comfortable that when you make mistakes
Just a bit though. You can scare yourself at 5mph with just a few wet leaves, sand, gravel etc. Lessons become terminal at triple digits.
I agree I'm riding much safer now that I'm on a ninja 650r instead of a cruiser and I'm having way more fun
I definitely have this issue. way too comfortable.
I disagree, I wasn't scared first time jumping on a bike, and I have NEVER dis-respected my bikes, they are my pride and joy, I see em as a second girlfriend... So no lol, I 100% Disagree with your statement! At least for my experience with bikes anyway
One thing I do agree on, is that if you respect your bike, she'll respect you
I felt naked without wearing my car at a red light.
I haven’t thought of this..😂 I haven’t got one yet but I don’t even look at people at red lights and if I feel embarrassed for any reason I will just want to melt into the asphalt on a bike.. do people say stuff to you?
@@Mikeyt2000 i doubt youll get insulted
probably complemented if anything at all people dont give a shit about you they have things to do
@@Mikeyt2000but you look cool to them
lmao!
@@Mikeyt2000just pretend u can’t hear them cuz your bikes to loud lol
I literally bought my first bike last night after only ever riding during the MSF course. Scared shitless the whole 5 miles home but somehow managed
Same here 🤣🤣 ended up turning into a 20 mile ride though
WhAt did you get bro ?
@@davidgallegos4771 2008 sv650, I'm in love so far
@@varrock-guard sick! I ride cruisers but looking to get into naked bikes
@@davidgallegos4771 mt03 or Honda cbr300
I find that as a newbie riding on the highway or twisty roads is relatively easy as long as you don't go mad and ride like a bat out of hell. The really exhausting and stressful bit is riding in really dense urban rush hour traffic.
Riding through 3-5 lanes on surface streets with stop lights is definitely worse than the freeway in my opinion. You have a ton of people all trying to get in the lane moving 2mph faster than the one they are in or running through a yellow at 20mph over and all kinds of other stupid activities. What exacerbates the problem is you generally don't have room to move in as you are surrounded by vehicles. Ideally I want to be passing the guy in front of me at +5-10mph always till I am in front not as easy in 3 lanes of urban traffic.
Rural roads are a blast but where I live they also have something to rival the stupidity of a bad driver. Deer. Stupidest animal ever in regards to how streets and their life ending relates.
@@NONO-hz4vo mfs run when a twig snaps four miles away but just stare when a two ton death machine is hurling towards them at 50 miles per hour
factssss bro im in vegas and the traffic is dense asf until u get closer to the mountains
@@gabrielj1644 🤣🤣
yeah I hate stalling when I'm in front of like a long line of cars which makes me panic and stall again... and again haha
I feel this so deep. The first time I rode on the road, I had a panic attack. I was test driving the bike I actually ended up buying. The sounds, the cars, it was in an unfamiliar busy street, I almost immediately decided not to ride. But I pushed through it, and even though the bike place was 10 mins away I had them deliver it to me. First week I just went around in circles in my neighborhood, then I would go on the main road near my house and turn back, after a week I was so bored going around my neighborhood that I decided to go on the road and it was a BLAST. A month later, I already wanted something faster and was kicking myself for getting a slow bike. From panic attack to wanting something faster already. My advice to anyone reading is if you don't feel comfortable riding it on the road yet, don't get discouraged but also don't do it. You don't want your first ride to end bad because you were super anxious. Have them deliver it to you, and ride through your neighborhood/less busy roads, there's no shame in it and you'll be riding on the road in no time :)
Thank you for your advice! I’m afraid to make that leap onto the big roads and after reading what you said I will make that leap of faith.
I'm encouraged. I know it will be fine.
Exactly the path I took! Bought the little BMW G310r I used at the msf….had them deliver it as well. Took my time in the neighborhood….a month later…I wanted a 600!
But….stuck with the bmw for 2 seasons and now I have a triumph trident 660..and absolutely love it. 👍🏼
I didn’t even test drive my crf300L I would have had to make a 2 hour drive on 285 like 5-6 lanes I almost get hit in my 1500 pick up
Had mine delivered as well 😢😢😢 lol
I remember the first time I got on a 40 mph street. Felt like I was flying and I couldnt picture ever going faster than that. 😂
Yoooo another Jacob Williams 🤣 Hey twin how's it going bro
Same here lol
I remember my first time hitting 45 on a little ass 50cc scooter. I was scared shitless. I was fine at 15 20 and 30 but 40+ makes me a little nervous on a 180 pound scooter that has like 10 inch wheels
Pretty crazy that some crazy dudes are doing 170mph on H2’s or Hayabusa’s lol
Fr I've only done like 25 on a little scooter before, going 30 on a proper bike was intense but going up to 45 was like God damn. Once I hit a highway going 55 with wind gusts, shit was scary.
I regretted the first 3 days of owning my new motorcycle. By the end of the week however I was addicted and couldn’t get enough. My biggest piece of advice to brand new riders is to learn from an MSF course and to keep riding and practicing (at your own pace)
Lol, I'm from Europe and we don't have any msf courses, to learn I simply picked up a bike and started riding. I made lots of mistakes and fallen plenty of times but I can now ride without any issues 😂😂😂
@@arindamadhikary1844 I think you are talking about a MRE
@@IceHax about how long did it take for you to get comfortable riding on main roads, and how often did you ride ??
you need your own bike for a msf course right?
@@doctorchopstick7481 no sir
The first “legal” ride for me was AMAZING. Knew instantly that motorcycling was just what I was looking for in my life!!!
My first "legal" ride was similar, I was so excited to ride around town that I was riding in like 40 degree weather and rain
Same 😋
Same here… almost to the point where I regretted not getting into motorcycling sooner… but then I stepped back, and just became very thankful that I discovered it when I did.
my first was on a moped, still on it now but moving up soon but even going 30 on a bumpy road was scary
That just means you were already used to bikes, so how was your actual first ride like?
Scare is an understatement, I went into a city for my first time riding (doing my cbt course) roundabouts scare the shit out of me
Still remember the first time. Went out to a used bike shop about 30 minutes away. $3500 bucks in hand and a Vulcan 750 on my mind. After the paperwork and what not was done it was time to ride home. After about 10 minutes of oh shit moments everything started to feel natural. That 30 minutes away turned into an hour and a half cruise. It truly felt terrifying and amazing.
Same here. It was supposed to be a 30-minute ride. Bought my bake at 10 am, got home at 8 pm❤😊
@@alexbadaloff7692 Nice. 🏍️💨
The first day I rode a decade ago, I took my bike on the main streets for the first time ever. Speed limit was 45 and when I finally looked down I was going 25 😂 feels so fast
lol yes i know that feeling, the wind is intense
Sensory overload! So true.
Less than a year ago I rode my first bike home, 650 vstar. Stalled countless times, widest turns known to man, forgot to turn off my signals, etc. Thankfully I had a friend follow behind me and made it over the hump. Last weekend I rode a ninja 1000sx. Never give up! Take a rider course, gear up and ride!
Man I hate stalling at a green light 😂 havnt ridden a clutch in years and recently got a bike again and I’m still learning
@@anthonybranchflower4308 hahaha your not alone, I stalled 3 times at a light, everyone honking lmao
I’m gonna copy the first two sentences so I can paste them in just under a year. I’m getting one tomorrow haha.
@@kevinm351 that's great man I loved that bike! Never let me down and purred like a kitty 🏍
Hell yah bro, getting into riding soon. I probably chose one of the hardest bikes to ride. Going to purchase a American iron horse texas chopper. I’ve been riding dirt bikes my whole life but I know this is going to be a different beast! Just got to respect the bike and take it slow
I know the first time I got out on the road on my motorcycle it was scary.. But the more I did it the less scary it became, until it didn't scare me at all, and then the real enjoyment of riding started to set in. Which is why I keep riding, and cant wait to get back out there.
Same started riding a month ago hop on the 1st time i rode 50mph felt like 150mph... now ez peasy even at freeway speeds and beyond
@@And1one757 Nice that you started riding. Keep riding and be safe out there.
I’m 33, I just purchased my first motorcycle, have never done the MSF course, and I’m watching all of your videos. My course is scheduled for the end of the month, and I’m very excited to take it.
Praying you ace it & have some good fun !
How was it?
@@kit_kit4168 it wasn’t bad. There were some technical portions that challenged me, but I passed first go.
@@Prosecute-fauci I'm 31 and I'm getting a bike soon because I'm wasting too much time using buses to move around the city so much. This video and your comment both made me feel less anxious.
@@athernandez666 don’t get overwhelmed. I have been riding almost every day for the past 6 months and it felt like second nature after the first 2 weeks. Practice U-turns often at first. Also, I ride the same way that I drive my car and truck. I have had no issues on the road beyond the normal situations that you would experience in any other automobile.
I tried to avoid the highway my first day riding, but I missed a turn. I was either getting on the highway or busting a uturn and driving against traffic. After a few miles I looked down and was doing 90 passing a semi. Too much fun.
Talk about learning at an accurately rate 😂
The best advise I got about wind was to push your knees away from the bike like sails. If it's pushing left, put your right knee out and modulate it for balance
Why not just counter steer? It works pretty well
@@tegowner well with counter steer if you hit a rock or hole then rip
@@lockonstratos7787 counter steering is literally how steering on a bike works. do not use your fucking knees like sails.
This is the video I needed. I’m 44 and just finished the msf course a week ago. That was the very first time I ever rode a bike. I got a bike now and I’ve been practicing but im incredibly nervous about getting out on the road. That said, this video, along with the comments, is helping me build the confidence to give it a go.
I was in the same position and I’m about the same age. Going around the neighborhood and parking lot drills helped me. Confidence grew slowly and I’d venture out further and further each time I went out. I’m still learning and just cruising around feels like freedom and an adrenaline rush each time. I love it.
It’s so weird reading these comments 9 months later after watching this video and just passing the MSF course myself 😂 I started on Honda cbr600rr which I had delivered to the house while I was taking the course lol. I remember being so nervous to ride it that I waited till I had my license in hand just to go around the neighborhood. I also remember reading comments from people who were in my shoes about a year prior and saying how much fun they were having and the progress they had made and I couldn’t wait for that to be me. Fast forward 9 months and now im the guy who can say that! I bought my bike new in September of last year and already have 4700 miles on it. I ride every chance I get. I’ve had close calls but I’ve learned from them and it’s made me a better rider! I’m constantly learning. If anyone is a new rider and reads this, remember to ride your own ride, respect the bike, and take your time. No need to rush. Make sure you watch out for people making left turns at intersections!!! You’ll be fine and in time you’ll be coming here to read comments of others who are just starting out with 9 months under your belt 😂
Yep, this is me too. Taking the driving course week after next. Looking forward to learning and riding.
_I've been into cars my entire life, and know next to nothing about motorcycles. I started doing research on the 03-06 Honda 599/Hornet/cb600f and I'm actually getting excited just thinking about it, and I'm watching these videos. I know I'll be scared, but these comments help so much. I didn't know what an MSF course was until now lol_
euro bro here! PASSED MY MOD 2 TODAY. only 19 so a2 for the moment. So happy!
Passed my full A aged 24 in October. Fair to say I’m desperate to get back on my bike. Safe travels and well done!
Where are you from?
Congratulations , enjoy your riding, keep the shiny side up !
congrats bro passed my mod 1 last week got my mod 2 booked cant wait either but for direct access ready for a gsxr 750 to hit the road
@@samuele195 UK :)
I thankfully had a friend who had been riding for years. He went riding with me and I followed him. Started on small roades and then worked our way up to a busier road.. highly recommend riding with a more experienced rider your first time or two.
Yeah man going for my course this week, and my mates doing the same thing with me. You have to love friends
As long as they are not rushing and you are not trying to show your best chasing them
@patrykruzylo374 not at all we rode fairly side by side when there was minimal traffic so we went just under the speed limit. Definitely no chasing.were both very safety conscious.
Exactly same here.
Started riding from my friends.
One of them rides in front of me. I follow him. Another friend stays in the back and follows me.
Honestly, this is probably the best video i’ve seen on this topic.
My first time riding on a highway felt just how it did my first day on Baghdad, Iraq with the US Army back in the day.
Yall spitting facts! Love it!
Thanks for the content yall create.
God bless.
This is why I ❤ the biker community. All the knowledge and none of the ego.
no way, i have only been researching on motorcycle for last 2 days and i've already seen tons of elitism
@@oldcowbbreally? Cuz it certainly doesn’t feel that way
I was in a serious accident early on when I was a kid. It took me out of riding for a long time. Got back on it a little over a year ago and found that I remembered most of the the mechanics of riding but the fear of it was greater than the first time I got on, before the accident. I’m happy I’ve pushed through it though. I still have a healthy amount of respect for my bike and for the risks involved, much more than when I was a kid and that’s a great thing. I love it so much though.
See this is the part that scares me the most, not really me causing the accident, more about the drivers that drive with their head in their ass and don't watch for motorcycles.
@@That_Stinger_GT5 it's what caused my accident, it's definitely a problem
@@That_Stinger_GT5 motorcycling is the most dangerous in america because of ignorant drivers, motorcycling is dangerous in saudi because the car drivers there fucking hate bikers. I remember in 2004 i was driving and saw in front of me a saudi camry push a biker off the road and cause the bike to probably get damaged from the amount of sand at that speed.
Great video for people starting out. Your comment about keeping two hands on the bars brings up a great point for intermediate riders. I meet a lot of aspiring canyon carvers who are slow as shit and complain about arm pump. My advice to them is to start riding around with one hand. Start out easy on slow calm roads just like you recommended. Work your way up. It’ll passively teach you to hold the bike with your legs and support your body with your core. Leaving your hands free to work the controls instead of being clamped to the grips. It helps.
Bought my first bike today after taking the MSF course a few days ago. The bike shop was a hour away in the mountains and rode it back all the way. My anxiety was through the roof and the first 10 mins I thought that I made a mistake. By the end of the ride I was loving it and didn’t want to stop.
This is how I feel lol getting a bike this year. Live in Colorado. Can’t wait to get on my bike for the first ride though.
i know this comment was a year ago but did you feel like taking the MSF course prepared you enough for changing gears and the like to make the trip home?
I literally just finished my first ride today, bringing it home from the person I bought it from about 70 miles away through a twisty costal road. Yes I found it somewhat overwhelming, I expected it to feel a little like that but my lowspeed confidence was a fair bit lower than I anticipated.
Also, I found the ride more taxing than I expected, it's just a more physical activity than driving and also took a bit more concentration than I would need in a car.
I went in knowing I'm a noob, I went in knowing I know very little and I had one mission, get home safe, and that was mission accomplished.
I found myself having to repeatedly remind myself to relax and release tension, not too often, but more then a couple times, and the bike responded positively each time I did.
I should stress that I did enjoy it, it was fun, a little intimidating but still fun. This is the start of a long adventure, my shaky first steps, but with practice the confidence will come.
Now the hard work begins, actual repetitive practice and skills training courses to build actual skills, and with them confidence.
From my (very very) limited experience, enjoy the apprehension and nerves too, it's a part of the journey, it won't always be there, and it's a tool to stop you doing dumb stuff.
And how are you doing now?? Please update us!! :D
The part where he says not to do something if you’re not comfortable doing it, just to take it slow, is basically the essence of learning how to ride on the streets and the highway. That’s what I’ve been doing. Took the MSF course, got a bike and have been slowly easing my way onto the roads more and more. Started out practicing in a parking lot, then went out on some backroads, then around the neighborhood, then around town, then graduated to a small highway. Interstate is next for me, but I won’t do it until I’m fully comfortable. So far it’s been a few months, but each time I go out I feel like I get a little better.
Just had my clutch cable break on a ride, luckily it was only a few miles from my house. Needless to say lights and intersections were a learning experience. DO YOUR REGULAR MAINTENANCE!
i mean what kind of maintenance do you need to do to a clutch cable when it breaks you replace it happened multiple times not a big deal riding whitout clutch
@@cristianseminario7899 you could replace it before it breaks too, they’re not even expensive or hard to change it takes 5 minutes. Also if you live downtown or something riding with out a clutch is going to be hell on your transmission unless you get running next to it and pop it into first
@@monkmoto1887 well duh problem is when you can't see it everytime it happened the cable came off the cast pin basically you can't see if it's breaking until it breaks and yes of course you push it and put in first it's not like the bike will ever move if you put in first whitout a clutch from a stop. bike transmission are strong clutchless shifting is the norm even on older bikes
Second on DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE!!!!
just broke my first chain, by some miracle I was pulling out of a gas station doing 10mph tops. I had just been doing 90+ on the interstate, I felt so fuckin blessed, don't even wanna think about how bad it coulda been. Needless to say I check my chain before every ride now, takes like ten seconds to not have a potentially fatal accident.
@@rileyhughes5613 why did it break? No lubrication?
Yammie, honestly this video is hands down one of the best videos to watch for a beginner rider. Seriously, your transparency and showing genuine vulnerability for what new riders go through is so refreshing to hear. I'm from NZ, and 4 weeks into owning my first road bike... A Husky Svartpilen 401... Hmmm, and I'll leave you to wonder who got me hooked on owning a Husky Svartpilen for my first bike ;-P A damn dream of a bike to own for my first. I still have to pinch myself. Anyway, I watched all 22mins of this vid and resonate with absolutely everything you said. I'm only 2 open road rides into my road biking journey and boy is it visceral the first time!! So many things for your mind think about and focus on... Not to mention, that wind!!! And the crosswinds moving your bike about beneath you! Boy does it take some getting used to. But I completely agree, it's a case of just getting out there and letting the experience soak itself into your muscle memory. I'm still working through all that but I just wanted to say it's so refreshing to hear a seasoned rider echo beginner rider fears. Thanks bud!!
Holy shit I recognized that highway when the video started playing, and then I hear texas and I was so surprised. I've been riding on that Highway in Austin for more than a decade. It's so bizarre to sit down and watch a video and you get to recognize things you pass through on a daily! Stay safe man!
I took mine out for the first time yesterday and the build-up to me actually getting on the bike was so scary... I was pacing up and down my apartment, telling myself that I can do it, it's not gonna be as bas as I think. And as I was speaking to myself I was putting on my gloves and fetching my helmet, next thing I knew I had started my bike and there I went... just drove around the neighborhood. When I got back I was so glad I went for a ride.
My Ninja 400 didn't scare me, but I wasn't expecting it to be as fast as it was. I put on 5,000 miles my first season, and I'm already looking for a 2nd bike.
Keep the Ninja 400 when you get the 2nd bike, I own 6. A thousand, 600, big cruiser, tourer, little scrambler and the 400. Still use the 400 on a daily basis as my all rounder, so so good.
5000 dayum
Love my N400!! 🏍
@@DenvarShay I am. I love the bike.
This is going to be me most likely next year.
thank you for this video! I just started riding today after MSF course. I was getting pretty fatigued, scared, and most of all discouraged a bit. You helped give me a peace of mind about what I was feeling. Back on the saddle tomorrow morning!
I’ve experienced this just the last week. Luckily enough I was smart enough to do it just like you advised. Trips around my small neighborhood before jumping onto the El Camino. Only to stall from the pressure of being surrounded by so many people 🤦♂️
I didn’t give up and I’m better now, you just have to get over the embarrassment and not panic after the first stall like I did
Thanks
Man, this is all excellent advice. I've been super nervous about getting on the road for my first time, but I'm glad to know everyone feels this way.
As someone from Germany, it’s crazy how easily you can get a license. Here you have to take like 14 1,5 hour theoretical courses and even more practical courses on public roads, on the highway and at night, and only then you even get to do the exam, which is really strict (also on the street). In the end you pay like 2k€ for the whole thing.
Same here in Denmark, but it really pays off compared to America
3 dollars and 30 days with a permit here in Virginia USA or you can pay like 150-300 $ and get it in 2 days with a course regardless of how you do it you can go to your local dealership and buy a h2 if you felt compelled before you’ve even had any seat time 🤣🤣
$5 and a 25 question test in Alabama
Maybe it's just us americans, but we don't need the govt telling us what we can and can't do all day.
@@scottmcnamara4864 Right like all those states that say gay people shouldnt exist and stop women from getting abortions? Dont like being told like that?
What scared me the most on the highway was the 18wheelers…..be aware they have a push-pull factor when riding especially at high speeds and taking corners look where you’re going not where you’re at target fixation will make you mess up to say the least
Especially when there is a crosswind. You ride up next to one and that 20mph crosswind disappears so fast and then re-introduces itself just as quickly.
The first time I took my bike onto a highway was the best experience i've ever had. That feeling of having nothing around you traveling at 60mph... ahhh
Just bought my first bike 3 days ago! Have to wait month for MSF course. They are just that busy right now. But your videos for noobs are a godsend! I am practicing figure 8s and doing laps around my neighborhood street taking advice from your videos and more over the past 2 months has been a blast. Thanks for all the info.
I really appreciate this video so much! I'm 55yo and about to get my first bike and learner's permit here in Australia. My family has had bikes for decades but I never got into them. I had my first ride a few weeks ago at a friend's farm and I'm hooked! My brother is a very experienced rider and is so excited I'm gonna do this and I'm very lucky to have him mentoring me and guiding me. I find the way you talk to be so relatable - I've not ridden into traffic but the words you say already resonate with me. Especially the bit about being overwhelmed as it's not in muscle memory yet, but the only way it will get there is to keep riding and facing your fears, while not being a dick and taking too many risks on the road. What a great guy you are for taking the time to make a video like this and to actually remember what it's like to be new to bikes and hitting the streets for the first time. Thanks so much for being real and remembering what it's like to be inexperienced and a tad terrified! Craig - Australia
Thinking back, I don't think I had very much fear when I got on a "real" motorcycle. I started with old 2T mopeds, motorized bicycles, a Chinese crate scooter, and the first highway-worthy bike was a GS425. I spent a *ton* of time riding *slow,* and I feel like that helped me learn all the little things without having to also worry about going into a corner too fast. Highly recommended.
I was near paralyzed with fear doing 45 in a straight line when I started.
After a few months I was ripping 40 mph corners @ 70.
Take your time and push your comfort level a LITTLE at a time. Practice emergency maneuvers early and often.
KNOW WHAT TARGET FIXATION IS AND HOW TO SNAP OUT OF IT!!!
Learn TRAIL BRAKING, or at least how to use front brake in a corner.
Most accidents (here anyway) are due to too fast corner entry and NOT KNOWING HOW TO SLOW IN A CORNER.
I am so happy that it's kinda hard to get an mc license in Denmark. 29 theory lessons, 4 lessons on a closed track with an instructor before you hit the road, 13 lessons on the road in all different conditions and finally 5 lessons MSF-type course. You have to pass the theory test first and then a practical test, where you start off showing your skills on a course then on the road :)
When you finally get to go on your own bike, you have a pretty good idea what you're doing. I've never dropped my bike, but I did drop one in training. :)
And you get to ride with a side car. I'm over 24 so my first bike did scare me anyway.
@@thorhansen5462 Yeah, the side car thing was fun. I was 48 when I got my license (for car too). At the first track exercise I felt 50 km/h was CRAZY fast. The EU2 test was my bane though :)
Bruh I literally did a 6 hour course and was done
Fuck that
Yeah, I dropped my bike in training 3 times while trying to corner with 5 km/h :).....But then when we are set to go on the road, we go like ducks to water.
30 days of theory, 4 months of practice.....
After that, I went on to get my bike from another county :)), and a friend from across the country :))....
MSF courser are a joke with not even 1 day of time to ponder on what you are actually doing....
here in germany i went on the road my first day of riding. no closed track exercise.
Ngl I full on just sent it and the fear of dying has made me very skillful. I take an hour each day to practice msf stuffs in a parking lot and it serve me well!
Thank you for all the “noob” videos. I’m 53 and just bought my first bike, ‘23 Ninja 650. Haven’t got the nerve up yet to go above 35 mph. Just happy I got into 4th gear.
Been watching your videos for 2 weeks now and signed up for the MSF course…got to meet with a R3 and learned basic things on it thanks to really good friends…now I bought an R3 and I regret nothing. Definitely scared of my bike lol but I love every second. As a Mustang owner and someone who likes to take high performance cars out for a track day…this is a new freedom. I don’t think I’ll ever look back.
Im out of austin and love seeing an experienced rider drive on familiar roads! As a new rider, this boosts my confidence when driving on these 60-70 mph roads! Would love to see you on the R7 in person someday!
Hey Spite, thanks for the excellent video. I'm new to riding and I'm experiencing all of these emotions that you're describing. Thanks for the reassurance! Keep up the good work guys!
I’m just starting out, 3rd time on a bike… hit the neighborhood roads for the first time the other day. Terrified, but I know if I stick with it I will love it. Still nervous of right turns..but I am having fun!
Never rode. Learned in a day, took it to 75 (max speed) 2nd day and then doing figure eights in 1 and 1/2 parking spots in a week. I love it! NEVER scared!
Same, then my first bike got stolen at less than 1,000 miles after I got it. Just bought another after 10 years, and rode it 2 hours back home on the highway.
@@jmh4ggg dude, wut. 10 years later?! That's heartbreaking. I bet you're thrilled now though 😁🫡
@@cryptoski783 I am man 😁 be safe out there.
Haven't even taken the msf course yet, but I'm riding on the road. It's fairly simple if you drive safely. I've done countless hours of researching, though. I followed all the things that I knew, and it was fun. I was terrified of riding on the road before, because I fell and fucked up my arm. That's what led me to do my research on how to ride correctly.
2nd week out with my FZ-07 and getting on the freeway is still on my to do list, great advice to approaching the freeway! I’m going to try this out this weekend :)
Just watch all cars and be prepared to be cut off at all times. In PHX i trust no one to drive right. HOV lanes are also your friend if there’s room on the median it has good escape routes for most things and usually they’re less crowded, HOV lanes also mean the major danger is on your right side only.
I had the advantage of learning to ride in the dirt as a kid. Some things I had to unlearn, but it definitely helped. Gotta say, that R7 sounds pretty sweet, if a little loud. I would have killed for that bike when I was 20. And then probably hated the riding position, lol.
What did you have to unlearn when you moved over?
@@purplesweater1134 mostly the tendency to push the bike under me in corners, as one tends to do in the dirt. And to rely a lot more on the front brake. And I had to learn how to effectively counter steer.
x2 on the front brake and how to initiate a turn. The amount of force you can put in on the front brake of a street bike is so much greater than what you are allotted on dirt.
4:37 the sound switch caughtme off gaurd 😭😭
You are right I just got mine yesterday night and took it out, and dam was I nervous, and I little tense, but when I started out there I started to feel more relaxed so I know it will pass
Today I also finally bought my first motorcycle after taking the MSF. I was scared shitless! I live in northern Virginia and the peer pressure of not making a mistake has been brutal, especially when I’ve never driven manual. It’s gonna take sometime but my safety is the most important!
Any potential? I’m about to take a MSF and get my first bike within the next couple of months. And what bike did you start with
@@davidburton7403 well trying to figure out riding a motorcycle is right for me, I purchased a 2022 Royal Enfield meteor 350. My plan is if I get my skill level to where I want it, I hope to upgrade and get something with more CCs
@@kbye4440 ok I was thinking of getting a R6 but still not sure if it’s right to start out on, I seen a lot of people say it is but a lot say it isn’t so I’m stuck trying to decide
How was your experience at the MSF course with no knowledge of driving manual? I have no prior experience shifting gears and am nervous that I will look like a fool during the courses.
@@davidburton7403 did you end up getting an R6?
Thank you for this video. Now that I've passed the MSF course & have an appointment at the DMV to hand in my certificate to make it official, This content is exactly the kind I need to see. My wonderful husband doesn't ride and isn't planning to. (He has other qualities)😁 Who else can I go to for advice? Papa Yam & the fam of course! Vids like this will hopefully help to keep me from yeeting myself into the wild blue yonder like the throttle happy squid I am. Thanks ya'll. Keep the content coming.
Bought an 82 Honda CB900C as my first bike, wayyy too much for a beginner. It's absolutely a blast to ride, just over 100 miles under my belt now, and I'm beginning to get a good feel for how it handles and trusting myself to get a little more lean angle. Definitely a good idea to keep it slow and make your first mistakes and lower, safer, more manageable speeds
I just bought a bike last week. I am glad to have seen this video because I've never even been a passenger on a bike. I'm a bit intimidated so this really helped.
I’m yet to get a bike, I am currently looking for an XR650 or KLR650 though. This video summed up the same feelings I had when I started driving my first car which happened to be a manual. All of my apprehensiveness and anxious eventually turned into excitement and joy. I’m hoping the same feelings apply when I get my bike. Super stoked!
Having only had msf experience on a bike, I was definitely a bit scared/nervous but alert af riding my bike home 50 miles from the next city over. Trial by fire right there but went pretty smooth. Only thing that was spooky was it was a day of 20-25mph winds. At one point a gust was pushing me clear to the edge of the road so I was leaning a good little bit jus to get back in the lane position I was riding in.
The wind can be scary shit, all your aerodynamics (if you have any..) face forward, from the side you're just a giant sail. 5500ft above sea level across the moors, 50mph cross winds, at one point I had the bike leant over far enough to get round a 90 degree bend and it's still going straight... 😆 It's not so bad with traffic about, a bit of clever positioning and you can have them take most of the blasts for you.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I been wanting a motorcycle off and on for over 10 years. What always stopped me was not necessary a fear of riding, but the people on the road not paying attention. Lately, i been wanting to break the ice and just get one. The Ninja 400 or Yamaha MT-3 both seem like a good choice for a first bike.
Did you ever get the bike?
My first time on a bike, I rode straight into a fence. I was focusing so hard on not stalling that I forgot to turn.
“Riding is something you will have for the rest of your life”
And riding safely makes that duration longer. Love the video!
I'm thinking about getting my bike license here in the UK, I have never been on a bike in my life and this dude makes me feel at ease about getting it done.
Thank you for this!! This last year was my first year and I was scared sh**less!! Didn't get a lot of practice either but I have NOT given up and giving myself another year or two for more practice and riding time to make sure I CAN do this
I started on a grom, taking it around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I had to sell it, but a year later, I made a reasonable upgrade to an mt09.
I drove my motorcycle to my house about 40minutes away on my first day, I did a learning drive to Walmart and then I just hoped on the highway. I was totally caught off guard by how strong the wind is when you're going 80mph
I got used to it right away, I watched hours of TH-cam videos of other riders just to see how they turned, braked, etc
Me too
Same
I had an e-bike before I started riding. I feel like that helped me a lot in getting the confidence to ride similar dangers but still not as much as an actual motorcycle.
Our mindset is the exact same, been riding for 9 years now. Props to your commitment, I get it.
I recently got my license and I’m about to get my first bike…. This video was very informative and helpful. Thanks! PS s you probably know some people in Dallas, Texas drive like complete maniacs…. I mean TOTAL MANIACS and there’s not enough DPD officers to even do traffic stops anymore. It’s scary out there but I’m going to get going on it
I bought my first bike in January after completing my CBT in the UK. I have been quite lucky as I work nightshifts so I get to ride on nice quiet roads. It took me a bit of time to trust the bike as all my solo riding since my CBT was on wet roads. Don't fussed to much about keeping to the speed limit, take it nice and slow at a safe pace. Learn how to sit on your bike. I was finding my wrists were hurting because I was too rigid so I learnt to relax a bit. It helps to have a slow as dirt bike which I have and I'm just taking it nice a steady. Also, in my first 2 weeks of solo riding I rode in REALLY thick fog for the first time which, I'm not going to lie, was very scary. Take your time and take it steady. And, most importantly, enjoy!
Hey yammie! I just wanna say I appreciate you for all you do! I just got my first bike yesterday, pick up next week! I will be studying all your videos as I have the past week or so! I am terrified. I wanted a CBR500R or a Rebel 1100 however due to me height (6 foot 9) I felt most comfortable on a 2020 katana. 999cc and I'm scared shitless for my first ride lol sadly I don't have anyone to ride with nor have I taken a course. (Not required where I live) while I have riden dirt bikes and mopeds as well as other toys on the farm. So thank you for being my coach! I appreciate all that you do thank you 💜
How was the Katana?
It was amazing! I had a 2020, it was only 474 lbs so light like a 600, didn't want to pop up into wheelies easily either unless wanted to! Made it 253km/h so fast but not like others! Easy to ride as well. I would highly recommend it! Just not for everyone's first bike ahaha
1 year later and i came across this video since i just bought a motorcycle (yamaha r3) and this video was a breath of fresh air. i am very thankful for this video... made me feel very calm and confident as i am a new rider. thanks for all the great tips:)
Am John from Nigeria I have been flowing you guys I love the teaching thank you
These r the reasons i tell everybody whos nervous, get a bicycle, ride it like a hooligan. Get hurt, do wheelies, jump it. Not even because its fun, but it teaches ur subconscious how the vehicle will react. So when something happens u have an instinctual reaction to control it and u dont freak out. Also commute w a clutch for 6 months. Ull hop on a bike and feel right at home.
agreed. I mountain biked for years, daylied a manual car for years, and drove a bunch of ATVs with the same trans/clutch setup as motorcycles. before ever swinging a leg over a motorcycle. first bike I ever rode was a FZ-1. other than low speed stuff, it was a breeze. I hit well over 100 the first ride out, and it wasnt scary at all. you can trust the machine to do what it is made to, you just have to understand what it wants, and respect it and it's power.
All this video has done is make me even more excited to learn to ride!!!
I've been riding on a three wheeler electric bike for almost 6 years now. I know how to navigate my way through a road and I'm pretty confident. I'm currently working to get my first bike and even if I already have some experience, riding a bike on the road scares me
Bro, I'm 16. Thanks for boosting my confidence. This really helped! I'm going to get a motorcycle like yours soon and I'll look back at this video when I get a motorcycle.
You are 16 and you want machine like this?Start with something with less power.
This has probably calmed my nerves the most of anything I've seen / read / experienced so far, only been riding a few days and my first time on was taking my NSR for its MOT and then the return journey, and that scared the hell out of me, I'm glad to know that fear is pretty much universal when you first start riding, and that it'll pass with time and practice, I've been torturing myself with stress that I've wasted so much money over something I'm too afraid to commit to. Again, cheers!
Thanks Yammynibian
I just passed my MFS course & it was a tremendous help to get me comfortable with riding.
But now I just need to start riding on the main streets which can be nerve-racking.
Love my bike & I’m committed to this journey, it’s just getting over the fears of actually driving among live traffic & also stopping constantly in traffic.
Practice more comfort comes with confidence. Ride the neighborhood. There is no rush. Once muscle memory kicks in on shifting and breaking you are ready.
@@calvinbarriga195 don’t learn the way I learned, my parents who ride took me on vacation, and drove me in a car up about two or three hours away from home, stepmom rode up on her Harley and my mom drove us in the car.
I had passed the msf course months before this trip, but I had only ever rode a 250 scooter around the neighborhood maybe twice.
Well my stepmom goes home for some reason and has a family friend drive her back leaving her Harley, the next day she shows up on the family cb500x and tells me I will be riding it home and I have the next two days to practice for the two or three hour ride home.
I survived, I trusted the bike. I told myself that that bike was every bit as capable as a Harley bagger and that I could keep up with my stepmom.
Don’t do what I did, take your time, do whatever feels fun. You’ll be fine as long as you always are trying to improve, and never lose the beginner mindset
Thank you for this humble reminder to start slow! I'm waiting on the delivery of my first bike (2010 BMW F800R). During the test ride at the dealership I felt really confident, because of how easily it handled despite me not having ridden for three years since I got my license. Watching some beginner videos afterwards made me realize how much I still should learn and also how much I didn't get taught in driving school. I'll choose a Sunday to go to a bigger supermarket parking lot and follow your steps from there.
I'm convinced this channel will reach 1 Million by Christmas.
I mean you were correct
I remember my first bike back in 2008. I use to literally just push the bike 2 blocks to this parking lot that was close to home. Then turn it on and practice going and stopping. Clutch 'feathering'. Turning 180. Then figure eights. Turn it off and push it back home. Hahah. Funny times man. Did that 3 x . Then drove it to the parking lot and repeated those 3x a week for another two weeks. Once I was finally on the road and navigating in traffic I felt confident because of those steps I took .
I bought my first bike, Suzuki TU250x. I can’t wait for my first street ride. I absolutely can not wait. Healthy fear. Loads of respect for the road and my bike. Thanks for the awesome video.
I agree with everything.
But once you got the confidence (and use it regular, ) nothing phases you.
I am currently riding around Bangkok on a +300cc machine and its fantastic (do not do this on a big bike, Rossi couldn't do it) - Just scrapped main-stand in an underground underpass at 50mph, and I felt like I was 17 again, sadly I am 61 ... 555 = ha ha ha in the Thai Language
You are the reason I will buy one OG 💪❤
I know Yam will hate to hear this, but the first bike I ever rode and owned was an 04 R6. Scared the crap out of me at first, but I quickly grew into it.
Right I started on a 2001 gsxr 600. Learned throttle control very quickly.
just started riding last month on a 2015 R6 first ride was all fun no scare lol
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Well, we can't all be born bad ass like you! Lol congrats on the bike and stay safe, man.
@@JohnConnor12 Thanks 🙏
It's great if you survive. I honestly can't believe I survived 3/4 of the crap I did when I was young. I started with big 2 strokes. Suicide Machines by anyone's definition. It was epic. It was the wildest possible way to go and I made it. It's the absolute last thing I would recommend to anyone I care about.
This is a feeling I really crave but will never experience so I come here to watch you ride and live it virtually. Even a small 300cc benelli is 4000$ in my side of the world and from an average pay of 150$ monthly. Its a luxury I'll keep dreaming about
keep dreaming, you never know dude, where are you from?
Don’t give up on that dream! There’s always a way
@@danielsaavedra8520 Kenya
I keep dreaming. For now, I'll ride through Papa Yams.
That really sucks... It's like if in Italy a 300cc would cost 40.000€... But it's about 3-4k for a used one (1500€ monthly average pay)
Sorry man, keep trying and don't give up
I love all the humble and encouraging comments. Everyone's new at some point and it's great knowing you're feeling what everyone else has felt and not alone!
I have always been a scaredy cat but I want to learn how to ride for various reasons. It is really encouraging how kind you are and how many resources I was able to find on beginning to ride
maybe its because im a "car guy" and i enjoy a bit of danger but I wasnt the least bit scared to ride a motorcycle on the road for the first time. maybe the MSF course also helped with fear too.
Same
The MSF definitely made it seem not as scary to first start out than if I would’ve without it.
Ooohh Good for you!
I loved the MSF course, I especially liked the fake bus avoidance part, speed at the instructor who has a cone wall representing a bus/truck, then he points left or right at the last second and you need to go from speed (in my case warp speed) to then turn around the cones and stop next to the bus and quickly.....I loved that part! The instructor would seriously test me by waiting until what seemed like I was going to run right over him ....( That swing of the bike is not for the timid!)..he knew I could do it, but liked testing my skills ... LOL 🤣 I had plenty of off-road skill, but not street, so I felt comfortable, but street riding is a whole different animal. The course was fun and learned a lot, would recommend it to anyone, well worth it, and FUN!
I went from learning how to fumble my way through gears
To pulling out on a highway for the first time
To driving under these long concrete beams being pulled by semis
To running from the cops through 5 towns
To high siding my bike and breaking my wrist on the 650 that carried me through it all.
Now I'm on a 929. I'll ride till I die.
I am currently riding my father's motorcycle every Sunday for the past 2 months.The first time I went out it was a mixed feeling of fear, adrenaline and happiness but mostly fear...Now the only think that worries me the most is getting stopped by the police because I live in Europe and they don't like the idea of 18 year olds on motorcycles.I cannot imagine how happy I will be on my first legal ride
Not been on bikes much & nothing for the last 30yrs. Will be venturing out on my '98 V-max trike for the 1st time soon. I think I might watch this again it was encouraging.
Love the advice you're offering in your videos. You've actually made me more confident in buying an R7. Keep up the good work brother
Fear is the response designed to keep you alive.
Ironically, fear, real fear, riding a motorcycle can get you killed.
Everything from grabbing too much brake and washing out or unloading the rear tire and kicking out, to target fixation and so on.
No matter what, be the Machine. Do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done.
Controlling the Self allows for controlling the bike.
You can panic all you want after it's all over and you're still Shiny Side Up.
agree ... as they say in Dune "fear is the mind killer"
“You’ll have biking for the rest of your life if you do it right” you’ll have it for the rest of your life either way 😂
I just finished my MSF course this weekend and I had an amazing time and got my license at 17. I’ve run into a place where I now realize I won’t be able to afford a bike for a while. My question is do you have any advice for getting back into riding after being off of a bike for an extended period of time?
Do a msf course and wear safety gear bro!
My son wants to learn to ride. I'm paying for the msf course. And I'm sending him this video. Y'all have a lot a great content for beginners. Thanks!
It should be free in your state, unless you are doing out of state.
Please refer your son to DanDan the fireman channel. Much better content for an aspiring new rider. Yammi and the boys still do squid shit and don't really teach you anything when it comes to safety or actually riding a motorcycle. Yammie is entertainment and not much more.
Bro!!! This is Gold! I live in west AUSTIN. I just started riding on the road and this has helped so much! Thanks you! Also I rode on Spicewood springs the other day and that scared the shit out of me!!!