Would love an entire video on how you changed from this shifting/gear understanding to the current day - what would you tell yourself or do differently then to help that click ? Love your change in content it is so fun to watch you progress :)
HI Brit here for U-Turns focus on the centre of the otherside of the road and keep your head turned towards it and your arms will follow its called target fixation and slip the clutch with a closed throttle it will give you more manageable power and stop you over revving. Shoulder checks we call the life savers before turning or change lanes and stay in the command position the centre of your lane it will force cars trying to overtake you into traffic and ost of all have fun and stay safe.
i love this so much!! I want to get into riding bikes myself but seeing all these cool people being so good at riding was a little discouraging for me. I was afraid to start at all because I would make a fool of myself.. but watching you is soo motivating and reminds me that it's ok to not be perfect on the first try! thank you so much! I wish more people would make content like that! much love and be safe out there ❤️
It's totally okay!!!! Everyone has to start somewhere and most people like to just show themselves after skipping all the awkward learning beginning bits. But it's normal! Good luck to you and I hope you have a great time riding!
Dave is walking Rea through the basics of motorcycle riding. I've been riding for over 45 years and at the beginning of each season (or if I haven't ridden in a while) I revisit them again myself. Never be afraid to start your basic training because you think you lack skill. Even experienced riders like me benefit from reviewing them time to time.
Don't let looking cool stop you from being cool .if you want to be cool believe in yourself .just be cool at your own pace, tell detractors to stay in there lane . Your doing this for you not anyone else . You got this and will be cool because you don't give up . No one can put it in you and no one can take it from you . You are awesome remember that .
@@OneStepBeyondu been riding my while life ,and you are correct about going over some things .every spring on thar first ride I test myself in the basics and take it slow the first couple times out .this is good advice ,to practice basic procedures and skill levels .it all comes back quickly but on two wheels. You need to brush up on things before you get ahead if yourself .and it's. Constant thing in always staying aware .
listen.... ive seen dudes who "know what they are doing" struggle with u turns worse than that. your off to a fantastic start!!!!! and great job on the teaching, obviously you did well!!!!!
Hey Rea, You are doing fantastic. Kudos to the Gentleman helping you to learn. As you progress along, picking your ( Girl?) Up off the ground is a essential step to practice also.( I had to start doing Squats at 62 years old.🤷♂️) I will wear a fluorescent vest or jacket to help other's to see me when I can't or don't see them. Amazing how you blended in to the surroundings in the shaded area. Ride Safe and watch out for the road Hogs. ( Vegas In!)
Only winter cloves are longer and summer gloves are short great video remember to look before U go in that direction and your bike will go there and head Up don't look down go Girl U got it
A couple of things really worth remembering. Look where you want to go, when you don't you tend to drift offline and that is when people crash. 2nd not using too much front brake is not that difficult but the rear brake which feels more wooden on/off instead of gradual it's really easy to lock up in emergency braking and put the bike sideways if your bike doesn't have ABS. Oh and counter steering look it up.
As a Motorcycle instructor from Australia may I offer some ideas. First Left foot ALWAYS down when taking off or stopping. Because your right foot is where your back brake is. Your back brake is your control of your bike. So always left foot down for take off and stops. Your FRONT brake is NOT your control of the bike DO NOT let anyone tell you otherwise. Next on your take off I have not yet watched your first video but most people teach themselves this order to take off: foot off brake, twist throttle, drop clutch into it. Problem with this take of is on a hill you will roll back freak out take your foot off the brake snatch at the front brake and probably just about drop your bike. The FAR better way to take off is while the engine is idling let your clutch out till your engine revs die down (not enough to stall the bike) and you feel the bike wanting to push forward through the brake (which as this stage the foot brake should still be pressed on....) then add a small amount of revs so the bike doesnt stall and then add 1 to 2 mm of more clutch release DO NOT RELEASE the clutch all the way hold it at this point, at this point let your foot off the brake and you will start to go forward, left foot on the peg and away you go, at this point AND only at this point THEN let the clutch all the way out... Do not let your clutch all the way out until your left foot is on the peg and you are rolling comfortably. I promise as an instructor if you practice taking off like this you will never want to go back to the other way of taking off as you are in control of the bike not the bike in control of you. AND you will have less stalls!!! Finally and I am hoping you have already worked this out or the person talking to you told you.... If you look at a curb when turning you will hit a curb when turning..... LOOK where you want to go not at what you dont want to hit.... Cause Guaranteed you will hit it.
After taking off from a stop, it's a waste of time and effort to pull in the clutch lever all the way when upshifting, and is contributing to your trouble with clutch and throttle coordination when entering the new gear, and making you take way too much time to complete an upshift. If you apply gentle upward pressure on the shift lever just before the shift, then pull the lever in partially, the transmission will pop into the higher hear at the earliest possible moment of clutch disengagement, maybe only 1/4 of the total lever travel. You have a great encouraging and knowledgeable teacher. Keep practicing!
Not sure if it's mentioned in other comments ( I didn't go through them all), but DOT certification is the worst vs ECE and Snell, I'd look something better than DOT on your next helmet purchase. Padding on your gloves is good, but sliders (hard parts) are important too, especially in the palms. When you fall even at low speed, you'll naturally try to brace the fall, and without sliders, the leather palm can grab the road and twist and break your wrist. I had a friend accelerate from a stop too hard on cold tires, fell at a low speed, and broke his wrist, requiring surgery.
@@RidewithRea please go for a 1-day training course. 6:14 in this video you are listening to him and you were saying back to him what he said to you. To work the clutch the gear lever and the throttle all at the same time. That's not right. The clutch has to be squeezed in first in order to separate the two CDs so that you can change gear. You don't work the gear lever and the clutch at the same time, the clutch must be pulled first in order to separate the two discs inside the engine which separate the engine from the gearbox. So you have the clutch pulled in, you've now pressed the gear lever, what will happen is that if you're increasing your speed on the motorcycle you will have selected a higher gear which needs less revs from the engine so you reduce the throttle a little bit. So as you're letting out the clutch for the engine gearbox to join together you have reduced the revs a little bit to try to match this new engine speed. So you need to have the clutch in in order to change gear and after you've changed gear you start to release the clutch. Where the clutch starts to separate the two CDs we call this the biting point. If you are stopped on the bike and you hold the front brake and you put the bike in first gear and you start slowly let the clutch out you will feel the point where it tries to move the motorcycle. This is where the two CDs are starting to spin together and try to make the bike move forward, this is the biting point. Why am I saying CDs? The engine and the gearbox are joined together by two spinning shafts each shaft has a CD on it. They call them clutch plates but basically they are like 2 CDs. One is on the engine shaft and the other is on the gearbox shaft and there is a spring squeezing them together. When you pull on the clutch lever you are pulling against a spring and you are separating the two shafts from each other. If you were to place a CD in one hand and another CD in your other hand and you had them on a shaft in the middle you could spin it. If the left one was spinning and you pressed it against the right one it would force the right one to start spinning. That is what the clutch is. The clutch is the squeezing mechanism which is two CDs which join the two shafts together. So each shaft has a CD glued onto the end of it and as they are squeezed together it forces the two shafts to spin at the same speed. One of the shaft is the engine the other shaft is the gearbox. When you change gears you have to adjust the engine speed a little bit to match the gearbox speed which is attached to the back wheel. Because the gearbox speed is attached to the back wheel when you change the gear selection you are changing the speed of the gearbox CD. When you change the throttle you are changing the speed of the engine shaft CD. As you become more experienced you will start to learn the sound of the engine speed and to match that with the gearbox speed depending on which gear. Summary: You stating back to him that you do all three things at the same time and that not making quite sense to you and him telling you that's correct. He is wrong. I don't know if he has a full motorcycle licence, I don't know if he's had proper training, I don't know if he drives a manual car but what he's saying is incorrect. If you try to drag the gear at the same time as you're pulling the clutch you might be lucky and you might not. If you are trying to do all three at the exact same time, decrease the revs which will upset the bike, and pull in the clutch, and change gear then this will cause little issues because they are not being done in the right order.
Look at the gap between your jacket wrist and your glove wrist. That bare skin has no protection. Genuine motorcycle jackets often have a zip for the wrist in order to make a snug fit onto the wrist and it will come down to your watch level and you may need to take your watch off when you're riding. In fact a lot of riders do take off their watches when they're riding so they don't get a wrist injury. You'll often find that motorcycle gloves also have a velcro strap around the wrist to make the gloves snug on the wrist and they will often have three or four inches of extra material that come past the length of the wrist and over the bottom of the jacket sleeve. Style: there are some very nice designs. Alpinestars have stunning ladies motorcycle clothing. I'm guessing they'll be lots of options for you from other manufacturers too. Your instructor should be able to give you the pros and cons of each type of clothing and your instructor is probably going to be attached to a motorcycle shop so they should be able to walk you through the options in the shop and giving you good advice and answering your questions.
You’ll gain confidence as you learn and understand the motorcycle a bit more…Keep practicing , find a parking lot and practice some drills. You might want to get better gear. Stay safe!
try to only use 2 fingers for front brake and clutch. That way it's harder to panic brake and lose control. Or something like that ... Also i sugest to do intermediate turning courses. They help a lot and make you ride like a pro. I did mine when i had my bike for 3 days. So it's never to early to do it.
for slow speed turns. its best to 'preload' the bike. using the back brake and throttle simultaneously. it takes practice. but basically your slighty dragging the back brake. and your on throttle while feathering the clutch. This keeps the bike wanting to stay up. So you dont just tip over at slow speed turns. like making a u-turn. Look up the YT channel "Be The Boss Of Your Motorcycle!" He explains and demonstrates it well. He was a motorcycle cop. So he has lots of experience slow speed turning on heavy bikes.
I like big open parking lots for learning. Thing about "gear" get what's comfortable for you. You don't need to get "stuff" that looks like everyone else. As to learning throttle control and shifting you will learn to shift without the clutch. By the way great bike to learn and grow on.
The best exhaust for your Rebel 300, I believe is the Vance and Hines system, sounds incredible on a single engine thumper. The only draw back with single cylinder bikes sound wise, is they get very loud in the higher RPM range, which could be a draw back if you ride in congested city areas. the Vance and Hines is expensive, but well worth the money long term. Happy riding!
Just as a point on gear, I've just done a fancy 25 yard front flip off my S1000XR the other day when a car pulled out at about 30-35mph, full, gear, LITERALLY walked away from, only injuries is a bruised hip (hugely mitigated by hip protectors) and a supposedly fractures wrist, but i can't feel anything wrong with it, they put it in a cast anyway. But in actuality i'm no more sore than after a good day at the gym. As soon as they cut the cast off, i'm straight back on bikes. This contrasted with a small crash I had very early in my riding career about 15-20mph, no gear, just jeans and hoodie, spent weeks unable to walk properly because of my messed up knees. Honestly ATGATT is not even a joke anymore. There is no excuse not to wear gear, some gear out there is basically inconspicuous and can't be told apart from regular clothes, there is summer gear that actually keeps you cooler and less sweaty nowadays than wearing absolutely nothing, and there is also extremely affordable gear that will keep you completely safe for those on a budget. Just not worth the risk if you would like to ride at all in the future. Re skills: I wouldn't go on the public road until you've got a good handle on the controls and able to react with muscle memory. Take a look at European practical driving test portion of the motorcycle license, please be competent at that AT LEAST prior to venturing out on the roads. There is a reason they're in place all over europe. America's requirements of riding skill to be out on the road is WOEFULLY low and outright dangerous, especially when combined with your crazy drivers. I'm actually a motorcycle instructor teaching young teenagers and kids to ride bikes with absolutely 0 experience before and you're on the right track, but as a recommendation to your partner helping you out is to make sure you understand why you do what you do. There are times when you need to be left on your own to figure stuff out for yourself, but times when its very important to understand what not to do and why.
Great motorcycle choice as a learner . Looks like you're a quick learner and that you have a good instructor . New subscriber here . Going to be a pleasure watching you progress as a motorcycle rider . Safe ride .
@@nateriver5114 why ? Because you can have both feet on the ground when stop , because it is a light bike , because you could still hit hiway speed for awhile , because it is going to hit the ground but not the bank , because it won't flip you to the ground if you release the clutch too quickly with too much gas and on and on but the number 1 reason to get a cruiser style bike is because you like the look of it . Me personally I like all styles so choosing is hard . I think Rea would look great on any bike but on that rebel 300 she looks extra cute .
@@freeride6073 light? it's more than 20kg heavier than the cb300r which is basically the same bike. and my more relevant point is that naked bikes, like the cb300r offers better control and feedback because you are more connected to the bike. that allows to learn faster and ride more save. and of course naked bikes look cooler.
@@nateriver5114 she still looks cuter on the rebel . But back to your point of the rebel having an extra 20 kg , not so sure it's going to make a huge difference when you have to pick up your bike off the ground. It's still a light 1 cyl engine bike . I don't understand what you mean about more connected to control , I'm guessing you're talking about the riding position ? About naked bike , how do you feel about super moto style motorcycle like Suzuki DRZ 400sm which is also a great beginner bike and very lightweight but it has to fit your frame , your capabilities and your personality somewhat. There's no bad beginner bikes out there just beginner riders buying great bikes that are too heavy , too powerful and sometimes too expensive cause as a beginner you know you're going to drop it at some point . That is why I wouldn't recommend a $10 k and up money wise or an R6 , Gixxer , zx6r power wise and no touring bike weight wise . Doesn't mean you can't start learning on one but in my opinion it wouldn't be a great choice .
I enjoyed your video. I received motorcycle license 2 weeks ago. Really no quiet streets to practice. I need to take my bike for inspection. I live on a major rural highway with lumber trucks speeding pass all day. I'll get out there one day. But for now I'll probably put my bike on trailer and take it for inspection (or maybe not) I'm determined 😊
Oh my goodness, look at you go!! You're doing amazing!! You're actually moving and shifting and even when you stalled you figured it out all on your own, you're amazing!! I was terrified and I'm not even there or doing anything. I'm so proud of you! Keep at it, you're amazing and it's so cool to see you getting better and better and more comfortable. You honestly really are inspiring! It makes me want to be brave enough to go learn, you're so cool! ☺ it's also great to see you receiving so much encouragement, you really are doing great! I can't wrap my head around shifting whatsoever, I did learn how to drive a manual but never went past 1st gear, I got too flustered with the coaching I had and just gave up but I did get it down eventually to the point I was able to get on the freeway and up to like 50-60 miles per hour or roughly 96 kilometers so enough to actually get on the freeway but that was it. I believe a Motorcycle actually would be a lot easier because of the clutch and friction zone and all that would engage sooner and the throttle is more responsive at least than what I was using 🤣 I learned how to drive a manual with an old pickup truck that would literally shake as soon as you hit 40 miles an hour 😆 I'd probably do better with something a bit more modern and I think a bike I could handle if I got over my fear
Thank you so so so much!! This comment makes me so happy :) I really hope these videos can be encouraging for others. I want to show people that I have fear too! I hope you're able to start your riding journey soon. I definitely understand how shifting can be overwhelming (it was a lot for me starting out and even still a bit now) but the more you practice in a safe environment, the easier it will get! Good luck to you :)
@@RidewithRea 🤗 You're welcome!! I'm really glad it could help make you happy. It is very encouraging! It's wonderful to know someone who's new and learning isn't afraid to share those thoughts because it can be overwhelming and you see all these other people just get it and it's like why can't I do that you know and so it's scary and hard but your videos have helped to ease many of those thoughts. That makes me feel a lot better thank you! I really appreciate that!! :D
Cool video, greatings from Ukraine. With all respect it's better to invest in your gear and skills. You are already looking cool with your bike no need additional tuning, at least for nearest few month.
Get some AA or AAA 👖 jeans & a Textile jacket & footwear for better protection & if possible have ago on a smaller bike you'll pick it faster like in a day or 2 then jump back on Rebel.Always wear a jacket too no matter how hot just unzip front abit.
That's excellent turning for the first time. You did not under throttle and drop the bike in the turn, but banked nicely for the speed. BTW: My dearest wants a Honda Rebel 250 suddenly. She has been riding as my Pillion on my 750. We will be using your videos as part of her instruction too !
Ride the clutch it is your friend. Ride stow so you can stop easier. Set on the bike and pretend you are riding. Think about what both hands should be doing. Clutch out slowly and throttling up. Slowly at the same time. If you feel you are moving to fast grab the clutch quickly and grab the brake slowly. Train your mind until it is second nature.
Rea - Clutch - What is it? Think of it like two CDs. And these CDs are squeezed together tightly by a spring pushing against them to push them together. When you pull in the clutch lever you separate the two CDs. One CD is connected to the engine and the other is connected to the chain to the back wheel. When you rave the engine then this makes the wheel spin. When you pull in the clutch you separate the two CDs and this disconnects the engine from the chain and wheel. That's why when you pull in the clutch you can change gears because you separated the two CDs. So the clutch is like 2 CDs and when you pull in the clutch lever you pull apart the two CDs. You are working against the spring which is pushing two CDs together. When you rev the throttle you're making the engine spin faster so the CD which is attached to the engine is spinning faster. Have you seen the back wheel of a bicycle which has got the different sized geared wheels and you know when you change gear on a bicycle you can see the chain moving till like a bigger or smaller gear wheel? That's what's inside the engine and when you press the lever with your foot you are making the bike select one of the different sized gear wheels, just like on the backward of a bicycle. So when you're changing gear what does that actually do? It changes the gear ratio between the engine and the back wheel which means it changes how fast the engine is turning compared to how fast the wheel is turning. So if you had 2,000 revs for your engine in first gear and this was doing 10 mph if you change into second gear this could be 20 mph and again if you change to third gear 2,000 revs could be 30 mph. This will depend on the gear ratios of your engine gearbox. So if we think about what's happening when we're increasing our speed we will understand that we are going from a lower gear with high engine revs to the next gear up which will require lower engine reps for that same speed. So if we are at 5,000 revs in first and we're changing into second gear then we probably only need about 3,000 reps. So we will reduce the throttle a little bit as we are in letting the clutch cable out. With practise we learn the correct amount of revs for that gear at that current speed. The difference between each gear is usually quite similar to the next gear and the gear after that.
I have practically no experience riding except for scooters and I just got my endorsement. I purchased a Honda Rebel 500 last week. Right now I just ride around my neighborhood during the day while others are at work and there's virtually no traffic. I still get nervous every time I stop and go or turn but it's getting easier each time. I'm a long way from being ready to hit the highway. I'm in no rush. My friends tease me about having a motorcycle and being too scared to ride it anywhere. None of them have a motorcycle and have no idea what it's like. I don't let them bother me. I'll get on the rode in my own time. I'm more worried about laying down my brand new $10,000 bike than anything else. Lucky for me I have round-a-bouts all over my neighborhood and stalling out in 1st isn't an issue. I no plenty of experienced riders that stall on occasion. It happens!
I love the attitude you have when it comes to riding! I’m glad you don’t let what they say bother you. I also want to do the same and take my time before I am really riding on the road with other cars. It seems like you have a great area near you to practice riding and that’s awesome. Good luck to you and safe riding :)
James, it’s a shame your friends who don’t ride tease you about not riding anywhere yet as a new rider. Take your time and as you gain confidence you’ll be on the road in no time enjoying your self.
Really great progress! I was impressed with the turns. For gear, I'd suggest looking at ECE rated helmets as DOT rated doesn't mean a lot in terms of actual safety protection. The FortNine youtube motorcycle channel did a really good video about safety ratings for helmets.
Check out some leather jackets that are armored, theyre comfortable and breathe decent when cruising.(where youre not sweating your butt off). Oh and dont forget if you whiskey throttle it always grab your clutch first. Your doing great just remeber when slow turning stay in that friction zone and counter balance your bike while riding the rear brake. And always look where your going espescially while turning. Dan dan the fireman has some great pointers for all types of riding too. Keep that shiney side up and ride on!
I just got my very first bike today. It is a 2017 Honda Rebel 300, just like yours. I am very nervous about the clutch and afraid of dropping the bike. I haven't gotten to ride my bike yet. I'm still trying to learn.
I’d love to do a similar blog style thing when I start my riding journey but I don’t think I have the necessary skills or equipment. I’ve got 2 months before my bike arrives so have the luxury of slowly collecting gear before my first ride. I got an Ixon vortex jacket, alpine star back insert for it and a HJC anti venom helmet so far. Prob all a bit over kill. I’m not going to be racing. But I’d rather be more protected than not
You should definitely do it!! I didn’t have any skill or equipment when I first started. I think sharing those things can also be helpful for anyone else that are beginner riders :)
Very good point.. I’ve been watching AALLLL the “beginner rider” videos recently.. Every bit of advice helps and some people have suggestions that others wouldn’t have even thought of.. I’ll definitely be thinking a bit more about a blog style thing. It’s not like I don’t have the time for it lol. Thanks for the reply and thanks for the video in the first place
Don't listen to the stupid people making negative comments. You are starting out trying to do things the right way. You are not just jumping on a bike to prove something and posing a risk to yourself and others. You are doing things the legal way and not approaching matters with a criminal mind. Let a licensed instructor teach you how to ride and not some person nut a keyboard. You are going to be a good rider later on.
Whenever you're getting your next helmet, I'd recommend getting one with an ECE or Snell rating (personally, I'm more comfortable with the ECE standard since it's built around motorcycle helmets, whereas Snell is intended for race car helmets, but both are far safer than just DOT). The DOT certification is really just about making a helmet street legal in the US, but it's notoriously unsafe. Revzilla's a great place to buy gear & other motorcycle stuff.
Yes thank you! I ordered this helmet at the same place I bought the bike and realized that the DOT cert doesn't really mean anything lol. I will definitely look into a helmet with either of those ratings for my next purchase. & thanks for the Revzilla rec!! -they've got everything haha
@@RidewithRea Don't worry that helmet is a good recommendation. All Scorpion Helmets are Sharp 3 or 4 star rated which are all well above all of the above mentioned certifications. Whilst that particular helmet may not have been put through certification as a means to keep costs down, they are built just as well as their other models. I've had a fair few helmets from them (EXO 490, EXO 510, EXO 1400 Carbon) and they are all fantastic value for money, ESPECIALLY in the safety per dollar department.
Good luck Rea! Please, Please Please take a MSF riding course. BTW who ever recommended that riding jacket and gloves did you wrong. Your lower back is exposed and the leather is not adequate. Don't buy your gear on the internet. Go to your local motorcycle super store or dealer and buy quality gear that fits you correctly and provides real crash protection. If your game plan is to mimic a hot babe one percenter, forget all my advise - a bandana , tattoos and cargo paints will magically save your ass. Stay safe. ;)
Rain gear, check out Torque gear. Congratulations on learning how to ride a bike. I'm a beginner, but I don't have a bike to learn on. I'm hoping to get my first bike sometime this year. Looking forward to more of your content. Practice Practice Practice 👍
Good on you for giving riding motorcycles a go. And yes, the right riding gear is Very important. And also important is getting good instruction on how to ride right. In Australia you have to do/pass an approved instruction course Before you are are allowed to ride on the street. And when that law came in, the accident/injury/and yes worst case scenario, was halved. My recommendation? Okay. Riding motorcycles ain't for everyone. But wow it's f***ing great. You feel so alive. But yeah, it surely would suck to die doing it. Which is why getting the best training possible is always a freaking good idea. So go for it. Just be smart about it.
And don't forget to ACTIVELY look at th pathway u wish to go on..... If u go around a curve, say, to the right, while lookin at a cow 20 ft to th outside of th curve (your L side), you will tend to drift, literally, away from your intended pathway..... So, as they say, "keep ur head aligned with your intended pathway", and your eyes as well. This doesn't mean u gotta be robotic about it, no..... And it gets more reflexive and smoother as time goes on, anyhow..
Check out Doodle on a motorcycle. She is a small rider too, and has posted a lot of content to TH-cam. I think she started out a lot like you, but now she rides big baggers and takes these long trips. Really cool stuff.
Find parking lot with no (much) traffic. Riding up and down is not much learning. It is really all about clutch, throttle and brake control in the beginning. And turning at slow speeds.
I love seeing the gear as I'm just getting into motorcycle riding myself and have been looking into it for some time. However, I'm not exactly sure on the helmet. The helmet itself is fine for what you are doing and still learning the fundamentals, but for me personally, I would get a helmet that is both DOT certified and ECE 22.05 certified. A YT channel called FortNine has an excellent mini documentary on the DOT standard and how it compares to other safety standards. The channel also has a lot of great stuff like gear reviews for all sorts of things, and though they may be older, they still contain some useful information when shopping for your own gear that you want. It's just for consideration cause I'm in a similar position, but it is what I'd do
Hid you need a better riding jacket. I recommend a textile jacket with armor. You will need armor it will protect your back, shoulders, and elbows. Ride like other drivers can't see you, that's because they don't see you. Be visible wear safety green. Wear black leather for special occasions, motorcycle riding is not those times. Dress for the slide not the ride.
Get a better jacket. The jacket you have is for fashion, not for riding a motorcycle. You need armor, not padding, in all the vulnerable places. The joints can suffer most long-lasting damage in an accident, fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, back, hips, knees and ankles. That looks like a quiet road but you need more observation and checks when pulling out, turning etc. Just my recommendations. Good luck.
Fellow female rider here! Just started riding a honda grom. I have been wanting to learn for years but im 4'11 100lbs soaking wet so no sport bikes fit me the cruisers were too heavy. Which leads me to ask how tall are you?? Im really interested in the rebel 300!
Hello! I’m 5’4 and my feet comfortably touch the ground with the rebel 300. I think it’s a great bike for shorter riders. & it’s a lighter cruiser so it’s easier to handle!
I just ride in my t shirt maybe a hoodie if it's cold I'm looking into getting some riding pants but right now I'm just wearing jeans and I have a dual sport and a full face helmet
That jacket looks like cheap fox leather. There no need for something “sexy” when your skin is completely tore off due to the lack of protection. I just learned last year and I’m taking no chances.
You are a pretty girl. Stay pretty by wearing good gear. Yes, it is important. You don’t think so, until it happens… And when I say gear, mine cost more than that bike, and I will not ride without it. I’ve had people try to run me over too many times, family members hit (one sister was hit twice in one day), and friends die.
How about you just let her shift gears, you don't need the throttle to shift gears. She will pick all of that up later. Simple simple simple. At 0 -10 MPH is the hardest and the most skill to operate the motorcycle. When you are going fast the bike drives itself. When you perfect slow speed you are "the boss of your motorcycle" check that channel out, it's all about slow speed.
Please check out Ruka motorcycle clothing. As they say.... if you have $10 head buy a $10 helmet. Not cheap but arguably the best bike gear money can buy.
A Honda Monkey 🐒 are great bikes to learn on but 500 Rebel ok just take longer to build up confidence on a larger bike.Good thing about small bikes like a Monkey 🐵 or CB 125 or a 150-200 type bikes is the weight & size let's you learn faster & more confidently.The good thing about a medium size bike like the 500 Rebel once you've learned the basics that bike will be good enough for ages as you'll outgrow a smaller bike real quick but learn quickly on it. Also the Rebel 500 means you only need to buy one bike while you learning & be fast enough you won't outgrow it for sometime.
It was my second time getting on the bike but my first time riding and it was on the street! I'm very glad I didn't drop it especially during the turns. I struggled learning how to shift in the beginning.
Does anyone have recommendations for exhausts? I’m thinking about switching out mine for something that sounds louder (and meaner 😋) & any good motorcycle cover recommendations? Thanks so much 😊
Not specific exhaust, but I'll share anyhow. About 10 years ago my thought process was about the same. I wanted fat sound and I got it. Then I changed my gearing to -1 (front) and +2 rear. This makes for a fun bike with faster acceleration, but it also means that my RPM is higher than stock. Long story short, I now have tinnitus after not ensuring to properly protect my hearing. It's not gruesome, and I only really notice it when it's quiet. But knowing I can never again experience true silence when up in the mountains makes me sad. What I'm getting at is; If you _do_ go for a very mean sounding exhaust, take into consideration that you are (probably) increasing the dB and using proper ear protection _ever single time you ride_ becomes mandatory. I'm not saying you shouldn't already, just that the chance of damaging your hearing increases exponentially even for shorter rides. Consider going for a sound you like over loudness. On longer rides, it can be quite daunting the louder it is. Especially if you're on the highway. See: www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html
Don’t mod until you have a couple months of actual riding under your belt…. The noise can be really annoying at higher speeds. Exhaust can also change engine behavior and lead to other changes (tuning) being required. A “simple” exhaust change can be a real money pit.
@@TyrHeimdal I’m so sorry to hear that!! I really appreciate you sharing this information with me. That’s definitely something I will consider before modifying and I didn’t even realize the long term effects it could have to my hearing. I’ll look into this more but thank you for sharing!
Since it's your first bike you might want to hold off on doing many mods to it since you will likely want to upgrade to a bigger bike within 6 months, a year at the outside. Your second bike is the better candidate for major mods since you'd likely be able top enjoy it longer. That 300 will be too slow for you in no time, for sure!
I started year ago with street triple 675 . I think this position what You got on this nice Rebel 300 is note for You . Its not good bike for beginner. Better sell this bike and buy some small naked like Kawasaki er6 or honda hornet. At least try to ride on some small naked, you will see what i'm taking about. Good luck with Your riding. Ride safe;)))
And one last tip , ride with motocykle gear . At least pants and shoes;) Jacket what you got is a not good idea . After long riding on windy days you will albo agree that ;) nice day!!!
Good job getting the riding jacket and full face helmet. I think leather looks the best. A textile jacket maybe the best all around jacket. When it gets really hot, try a mesh jacket.
Thanks!
oh my gosh did you just send a super thanks!? THANK YOU!! 😊😊
Would love an entire video on how you changed from this shifting/gear understanding to the current day - what would you tell yourself or do differently then to help that click ? Love your change in content it is so fun to watch you progress :)
This is such a great idea!! Thank you ☺️
HI Brit here for U-Turns focus on the centre of the otherside of the road and keep your head turned towards it and your arms will follow its called target fixation and slip the clutch with a closed throttle it will give you more manageable power and stop you over revving. Shoulder checks we call the life savers before turning or change lanes and stay in the command position the centre of your lane it will force cars trying to overtake you into traffic and ost of all have fun and stay safe.
i love this so much!! I want to get into riding bikes myself but seeing all these cool people being so good at riding was a little discouraging for me. I was afraid to start at all because I would make a fool of myself.. but watching you is soo motivating and reminds me that it's ok to not be perfect on the first try! thank you so much! I wish more people would make content like that!
much love and be safe out there ❤️
It's totally okay!!!! Everyone has to start somewhere and most people like to just show themselves after skipping all the awkward learning beginning bits. But it's normal! Good luck to you and I hope you have a great time riding!
Dave is walking Rea through the basics of motorcycle riding. I've been riding for over 45 years and at the beginning of each season (or if I haven't ridden in a while) I revisit them again myself. Never be afraid to start your basic training because you think you lack skill. Even experienced riders like me benefit from reviewing them time to time.
Don't let looking cool stop you from being cool .if you want to be cool believe in yourself .just be cool at your own pace, tell detractors to stay in there lane .
Your doing this for you not anyone else .
You got this and will be cool because you don't give up .
No one can put it in you and no one can take it from you .
You are awesome remember that .
@@OneStepBeyondu been riding my while life ,and you are correct about going over some things .every spring on thar first ride I test myself in the basics and take it slow the first couple times out .this is good advice ,to practice basic procedures and skill levels .it all comes back quickly but on two wheels. You need to brush up on things before you get ahead if yourself .and it's. Constant thing in always staying aware .
Relaxed vibes from the sansei are a joy to behold.
listen.... ive seen dudes who "know what they are doing" struggle with u turns worse than that. your off to a fantastic start!!!!! and great job on the teaching, obviously you did well!!!!!
You go girl. This gentleman talking to you has the right tone of voice for this first timer.
Hey Rea, You are doing fantastic. Kudos to the Gentleman helping you to learn. As you progress along, picking your ( Girl?) Up off the ground is a essential step to practice also.( I had to start doing Squats at 62 years old.🤷♂️) I will wear a fluorescent vest or jacket to help other's to see me when I can't or don't see them. Amazing how you blended in to the surroundings in the shaded area. Ride Safe and watch out for the road Hogs. ( Vegas In!)
Only winter cloves are longer and summer gloves are short great video remember to look before U go in that direction and your bike will go there and head Up don't look down go Girl U got it
Hats off to you and your instructor. You did great at everything and I think your instructor is very patient and knowledgeable.
You'll be fine. Your a natural. Remember the first 2 years are the most dangerous years. Stay safe and make a life time of GOOD riding memories...
I’m taking a motorcycle class next month and these are helping me so much! Thanks for posting and congrats 🎉 🏍️
Good luck on your class!! I'm so happy these videos have been helpful :)
A couple of things really worth remembering. Look where you want to go, when you don't you tend to drift offline and that is when people crash. 2nd not using too much front brake is not that difficult but the rear brake which feels more wooden on/off instead of gradual it's really easy to lock up in emergency braking and put the bike sideways if your bike doesn't have ABS. Oh and counter steering look it up.
Just hopping over from the first video where I commented that I highly suggest a full face, and I'm so glad to see you've got one on here! Haha
As a Motorcycle instructor from Australia may I offer some ideas. First Left foot ALWAYS down when taking off or stopping. Because your right foot is where your back brake is. Your back brake is your control of your bike. So always left foot down for take off and stops. Your FRONT brake is NOT your control of the bike DO NOT let anyone tell you otherwise.
Next on your take off I have not yet watched your first video but most people teach themselves this order to take off: foot off brake, twist throttle, drop clutch into it. Problem with this take of is on a hill you will roll back freak out take your foot off the brake snatch at the front brake and probably just about drop your bike.
The FAR better way to take off is while the engine is idling let your clutch out till your engine revs die down (not enough to stall the bike) and you feel the bike wanting to push forward through the brake (which as this stage the foot brake should still be pressed on....) then add a small amount of revs so the bike doesnt stall and then add 1 to 2 mm of more clutch release DO NOT RELEASE the clutch all the way hold it at this point, at this point let your foot off the brake and you will start to go forward, left foot on the peg and away you go, at this point AND only at this point THEN let the clutch all the way out... Do not let your clutch all the way out until your left foot is on the peg and you are rolling comfortably. I promise as an instructor if you practice taking off like this you will never want to go back to the other way of taking off as you are in control of the bike not the bike in control of you. AND you will have less stalls!!!
Finally and I am hoping you have already worked this out or the person talking to you told you.... If you look at a curb when turning you will hit a curb when turning..... LOOK where you want to go not at what you dont want to hit.... Cause Guaranteed you will hit it.
Fond memories of when I taught someone to ride ☺️
After taking off from a stop, it's a waste of time and effort to pull in the clutch lever all the way when upshifting, and is contributing to your trouble with clutch and throttle coordination when entering the new gear, and making you take way too much time to complete an upshift. If you apply gentle upward pressure on the shift lever just before the shift, then pull the lever in partially, the transmission will pop into the higher hear at the earliest possible moment of clutch disengagement, maybe only 1/4 of the total lever travel. You have a great encouraging and knowledgeable teacher. Keep practicing!
I have been riding for years and love it, I recommend a motorcycle safety course.
Not sure if it's mentioned in other comments ( I didn't go through them all), but DOT certification is the worst vs ECE and Snell, I'd look something better than DOT on your next helmet purchase. Padding on your gloves is good, but sliders (hard parts) are important too, especially in the palms. When you fall even at low speed, you'll naturally try to brace the fall, and without sliders, the leather palm can grab the road and twist and break your wrist. I had a friend accelerate from a stop too hard on cold tires, fell at a low speed, and broke his wrist, requiring surgery.
Yes! Definitely going to look for the better certification for my helmet. & thanks for the tip about the gloves 😮😢 I didn’t realize that could happen!
@@RidewithRea please go for a 1-day training course.
6:14 in this video you are listening to him and you were saying back to him what he said to you. To work the clutch the gear lever and the throttle all at the same time.
That's not right.
The clutch has to be squeezed in first in order to separate the two CDs so that you can change gear. You don't work the gear lever and the clutch at the same time, the clutch must be pulled first in order to separate the two discs inside the engine which separate the engine from the gearbox.
So you have the clutch pulled in, you've now pressed the gear lever, what will happen is that if you're increasing your speed on the motorcycle you will have selected a higher gear which needs less revs from the engine so you reduce the throttle a little bit. So as you're letting out the clutch for the engine gearbox to join together you have reduced the revs a little bit to try to match this new engine speed.
So you need to have the clutch in in order to change gear and after you've changed gear you start to release the clutch.
Where the clutch starts to separate the two CDs we call this the biting point. If you are stopped on the bike and you hold the front brake and you put the bike in first gear and you start slowly let the clutch out you will feel the point where it tries to move the motorcycle. This is where the two CDs are starting to spin together and try to make the bike move forward, this is the biting point.
Why am I saying CDs?
The engine and the gearbox are joined together by two spinning shafts each shaft has a CD on it. They call them clutch plates but basically they are like 2 CDs.
One is on the engine shaft and the other is on the gearbox shaft and there is a spring squeezing them together.
When you pull on the clutch lever you are pulling against a spring and you are separating the two shafts from each other.
If you were to place a CD in one hand and another CD in your other hand and you had them on a shaft in the middle you could spin it. If the left one was spinning and you pressed it against the right one it would force the right one to start spinning.
That is what the clutch is.
The clutch is the squeezing mechanism which is two CDs which join the two shafts together.
So each shaft has a CD glued onto the end of it and as they are squeezed together it forces the two shafts to spin at the same speed.
One of the shaft is the engine the other shaft is the gearbox.
When you change gears you have to adjust the engine speed a little bit to match the gearbox speed which is attached to the back wheel.
Because the gearbox speed is attached to the back wheel when you change the gear selection you are changing the speed of the gearbox CD.
When you change the throttle you are changing the speed of the engine shaft CD.
As you become more experienced you will start to learn the sound of the engine speed and to match that with the gearbox speed depending on which gear.
Summary:
You stating back to him that you do all three things at the same time and that not making quite sense to you and him telling you that's correct. He is wrong. I don't know if he has a full motorcycle licence, I don't know if he's had proper training, I don't know if he drives a manual car but what he's saying is incorrect.
If you try to drag the gear at the same time as you're pulling the clutch you might be lucky and you might not. If you are trying to do all three at the exact same time, decrease the revs which will upset the bike, and pull in the clutch, and change gear then this will cause little issues because they are not being done in the right order.
Look at the gap between your jacket wrist and your glove wrist. That bare skin has no protection.
Genuine motorcycle jackets often have a zip for the wrist in order to make a snug fit onto the wrist and it will come down to your watch level and you may need to take your watch off when you're riding. In fact a lot of riders do take off their watches when they're riding so they don't get a wrist injury.
You'll often find that motorcycle gloves also have a velcro strap around the wrist to make the gloves snug on the wrist and they will often have three or four inches of extra material that come past the length of the wrist and over the bottom of the jacket sleeve.
Style: there are some very nice designs. Alpinestars have stunning ladies motorcycle clothing. I'm guessing they'll be lots of options for you from other manufacturers too.
Your instructor should be able to give you the pros and cons of each type of clothing and your instructor is probably going to be attached to a motorcycle shop so they should be able to walk you through the options in the shop and giving you good advice and answering your questions.
You’ll gain confidence as you learn and understand the motorcycle a bit more…Keep practicing , find a parking lot and practice some drills. You might want to get better gear. Stay safe!
Fantastic! Welcome to the club! You're doing great. Keep the Shiney side up and enjoy the ride!
try to only use 2 fingers for front brake and clutch. That way it's harder to panic brake and lose control. Or something like that ... Also i sugest to do intermediate turning courses. They help a lot and make you ride like a pro. I did mine when i had my bike for 3 days. So it's never to early to do it.
for slow speed turns. its best to 'preload' the bike. using the back brake and throttle simultaneously. it takes practice. but basically your slighty dragging the back brake. and your on throttle while feathering the clutch. This keeps the bike wanting to stay up. So you dont just tip over at slow speed turns. like making a u-turn. Look up the YT channel "Be The Boss Of Your Motorcycle!" He explains and demonstrates it well. He was a motorcycle cop. So he has lots of experience slow speed turning on heavy bikes.
Thank you so much!!!! I’ll check out that channel 😊
I like big open parking lots for learning. Thing about "gear" get what's comfortable for you. You don't need to get "stuff" that looks like everyone else. As to learning throttle control and shifting you will learn to shift without the clutch. By the way great bike to learn and grow on.
The best exhaust for your Rebel 300, I believe is the Vance and Hines system, sounds incredible on a single engine thumper. The only draw back with single cylinder bikes sound wise, is they get very loud in the higher RPM range, which could be a draw back if you ride in congested city areas. the Vance and Hines is expensive, but well worth the money long term. Happy riding!
I was checking out the Vance & Hines exhausts! I also like the Coffman as well. Trying to decide between the two. Thanks for the rec!
Just as a point on gear, I've just done a fancy 25 yard front flip off my S1000XR the other day when a car pulled out at about 30-35mph, full, gear, LITERALLY walked away from, only injuries is a bruised hip (hugely mitigated by hip protectors) and a supposedly fractures wrist, but i can't feel anything wrong with it, they put it in a cast anyway.
But in actuality i'm no more sore than after a good day at the gym. As soon as they cut the cast off, i'm straight back on bikes. This contrasted with a small crash I had very early in my riding career about 15-20mph, no gear, just jeans and hoodie, spent weeks unable to walk properly because of my messed up knees.
Honestly ATGATT is not even a joke anymore. There is no excuse not to wear gear, some gear out there is basically inconspicuous and can't be told apart from regular clothes, there is summer gear that actually keeps you cooler and less sweaty nowadays than wearing absolutely nothing, and there is also extremely affordable gear that will keep you completely safe for those on a budget. Just not worth the risk if you would like to ride at all in the future.
Re skills: I wouldn't go on the public road until you've got a good handle on the controls and able to react with muscle memory. Take a look at European practical driving test portion of the motorcycle license, please be competent at that AT LEAST prior to venturing out on the roads. There is a reason they're in place all over europe. America's requirements of riding skill to be out on the road is WOEFULLY low and outright dangerous, especially when combined with your crazy drivers.
I'm actually a motorcycle instructor teaching young teenagers and kids to ride bikes with absolutely 0 experience before and you're on the right track, but as a recommendation to your partner helping you out is to make sure you understand why you do what you do. There are times when you need to be left on your own to figure stuff out for yourself, but times when its very important to understand what not to do and why.
It’s a very intense and fun sport. Be safe ✊🏽
Being day two of your journey, you are doing amazingly well. Maybe I should take lessons from you.
🥹 thank you!!
I got a 2023 rebel 500 for christmas! so much fun
Good for you
You will not regret
Riding a motorcycle is very nice
Be strong
👍👍
You are doing great
Shalom
Great motorcycle choice as a learner . Looks like you're a quick learner and that you have a good instructor . New subscriber here . Going to be a pleasure watching you progress as a motorcycle rider . Safe ride .
Thank you for subscribing! I look forward to sharing more of my journey :)
why? i mean, ride whatever you like. just that a cruiser style bike is the worst type of bike to learn driving with.
@@nateriver5114 why ? Because you can have both feet on the ground when stop , because it is a light bike , because you could still hit hiway speed for awhile , because it is going to hit the ground but not the bank , because it won't flip you to the ground if you release the clutch too quickly with too much gas and on and on but the number 1 reason to get a cruiser style bike is because you like the look of it . Me personally I like all styles so choosing is hard . I think Rea would look great on any bike but on that rebel 300 she looks extra cute .
@@freeride6073 light? it's more than 20kg heavier than the cb300r which is basically the same bike. and my more relevant point is that naked bikes, like the cb300r offers better control and feedback because you are more connected to the bike. that allows to learn faster and ride more save. and of course naked bikes look cooler.
@@nateriver5114 she still looks cuter on the rebel . But back to your point of the rebel having an extra 20 kg , not so sure it's going to make a huge difference when you have to pick up your bike off the ground. It's still a light 1 cyl engine bike . I don't understand what you mean about more connected to control , I'm guessing you're talking about the riding position ? About naked bike , how do you feel about super moto style motorcycle like Suzuki DRZ 400sm which is also a great beginner bike and very lightweight but it has to fit your frame , your capabilities and your personality somewhat. There's no bad beginner bikes out there just beginner riders buying great bikes that are too heavy , too powerful and sometimes too expensive cause as a beginner you know you're going to drop it at some point . That is why I wouldn't recommend a $10 k and up money wise or an R6 , Gixxer , zx6r power wise and no touring bike weight wise . Doesn't mean you can't start learning on one but in my opinion it wouldn't be a great choice .
I enjoyed your video. I received motorcycle license 2 weeks ago. Really no quiet streets to practice. I need to take my bike for inspection. I live on a major rural highway with lumber trucks speeding pass all day. I'll get out there one day. But for now I'll probably put my bike on trailer and take it for inspection (or maybe not) I'm determined 😊
Oh my goodness, look at you go!! You're doing amazing!! You're actually moving and shifting and even when you stalled you figured it out all on your own, you're amazing!! I was terrified and I'm not even there or doing anything. I'm so proud of you! Keep at it, you're amazing and it's so cool to see you getting better and better and more comfortable. You honestly really are inspiring! It makes me want to be brave enough to go learn, you're so cool! ☺ it's also great to see you receiving so much encouragement, you really are doing great! I can't wrap my head around shifting whatsoever, I did learn how to drive a manual but never went past 1st gear, I got too flustered with the coaching I had and just gave up but I did get it down eventually to the point I was able to get on the freeway and up to like 50-60 miles per hour or roughly 96 kilometers so enough to actually get on the freeway but that was it. I believe a Motorcycle actually would be a lot easier because of the clutch and friction zone and all that would engage sooner and the throttle is more responsive at least than what I was using 🤣 I learned how to drive a manual with an old pickup truck that would literally shake as soon as you hit 40 miles an hour 😆 I'd probably do better with something a bit more modern and I think a bike I could handle if I got over my fear
Thank you so so so much!! This comment makes me so happy :) I really hope these videos can be encouraging for others. I want to show people that I have fear too! I hope you're able to start your riding journey soon. I definitely understand how shifting can be overwhelming (it was a lot for me starting out and even still a bit now) but the more you practice in a safe environment, the easier it will get! Good luck to you :)
@@RidewithRea 🤗 You're welcome!! I'm really glad it could help make you happy. It is very encouraging! It's wonderful to know someone who's new and learning isn't afraid to share those thoughts because it can be overwhelming and you see all these other people just get it and it's like why can't I do that you know and so it's scary and hard but your videos have helped to ease many of those thoughts. That makes me feel a lot better thank you! I really appreciate that!! :D
Take a motorcycle safety course. They are usually run through the motorcycle safety program. They also will help you get your license.
Cool video, greatings from Ukraine. With all respect it's better to invest in your gear and skills. You are already looking cool with your bike no need additional tuning, at least for nearest few month.
I struggle the same with you when you turn, keep looking at where you want to go but not where the curb is.
First just learn to shift down with the clutch only, nice and slow. You can add revving the throttle later, just for style points.
Get some AA or AAA 👖 jeans & a Textile jacket & footwear for better protection & if possible have ago on a smaller bike you'll pick it faster like in a day or 2 then jump back on Rebel.Always wear a jacket too no matter how hot just unzip front abit.
That's excellent turning for the first time. You did not under throttle and drop the bike in the turn, but banked nicely for the speed. BTW: My dearest wants a Honda Rebel 250 suddenly. She has been riding as my Pillion on my 750. We will be using your videos as part of her instruction too !
Thats so awesome, I hope these videos can be helpful!
Ride the clutch it is your friend. Ride stow so you can stop easier. Set on the bike and pretend you are riding. Think about what both hands should be doing. Clutch out slowly and throttling up. Slowly at the same time. If you feel you are moving to fast grab the clutch quickly and grab the brake slowly. Train your mind until it is second nature.
Someone is a very lucky guy and a good teacher
Rea - Clutch - What is it?
Think of it like two CDs. And these CDs are squeezed together tightly by a spring pushing against them to push them together. When you pull in the clutch lever you separate the two CDs.
One CD is connected to the engine and the other is connected to the chain to the back wheel.
When you rave the engine then this makes the wheel spin.
When you pull in the clutch you separate the two CDs and this disconnects the engine from the chain and wheel.
That's why when you pull in the clutch you can change gears because you separated the two CDs.
So the clutch is like 2 CDs and when you pull in the clutch lever you pull apart the two CDs. You are working against the spring which is pushing two CDs together.
When you rev the throttle you're making the engine spin faster so the CD which is attached to the engine is spinning faster.
Have you seen the back wheel of a bicycle which has got the different sized geared wheels and you know when you change gear on a bicycle you can see the chain moving till like a bigger or smaller gear wheel? That's what's inside the engine and when you press the lever with your foot you are making the bike select one of the different sized gear wheels, just like on the backward of a bicycle.
So when you're changing gear what does that actually do? It changes the gear ratio between the engine and the back wheel which means it changes how fast the engine is turning compared to how fast the wheel is turning. So if you had 2,000 revs for your engine in first gear and this was doing 10 mph if you change into second gear this could be 20 mph and again if you change to third gear 2,000 revs could be 30 mph. This will depend on the gear ratios of your engine gearbox.
So if we think about what's happening when we're increasing our speed we will understand that we are going from a lower gear with high engine revs to the next gear up which will require lower engine reps for that same speed. So if we are at 5,000 revs in first and we're changing into second gear then we probably only need about 3,000 reps. So we will reduce the throttle a little bit as we are in letting the clutch cable out. With practise we learn the correct amount of revs for that gear at that current speed.
The difference between each gear is usually quite similar to the next gear and the gear after that.
I have practically no experience riding except for scooters and I just got my endorsement. I purchased a Honda Rebel 500 last week. Right now I just ride around my neighborhood during the day while others are at work and there's virtually no traffic. I still get nervous every time I stop and go or turn but it's getting easier each time. I'm a long way from being ready to hit the highway. I'm in no rush. My friends tease me about having a motorcycle and being too scared to ride it anywhere. None of them have a motorcycle and have no idea what it's like. I don't let them bother me. I'll get on the rode in my own time. I'm more worried about laying down my brand new $10,000 bike than anything else. Lucky for me I have round-a-bouts all over my neighborhood and stalling out in 1st isn't an issue. I no plenty of experienced riders that stall on occasion. It happens!
I love the attitude you have when it comes to riding! I’m glad you don’t let what they say bother you. I also want to do the same and take my time before I am really riding on the road with other cars. It seems like you have a great area near you to practice riding and that’s awesome. Good luck to you and safe riding :)
James, it’s a shame your friends who don’t ride tease you about not riding anywhere yet as a new rider. Take your time and as you gain confidence you’ll be on the road in no time enjoying your self.
Can't wait to see how you customize your rebel!
Yes! I'm already researching different exhausts and I also want to maybe get different mirrors. I'm really looking forward to customizing it! :)
4:38 This bike is too nice to drop. I recommend learning U-turns on the MSF bike instead...
Really great progress! I was impressed with the turns. For gear, I'd suggest looking at ECE rated helmets as DOT rated doesn't mean a lot in terms of actual safety protection. The FortNine youtube motorcycle channel did a really good video about safety ratings for helmets.
Thank you so much!
Check out some leather jackets that are armored, theyre comfortable and breathe decent when cruising.(where youre not sweating your butt off). Oh and dont forget if you whiskey throttle it always grab your clutch first. Your doing great just remeber when slow turning stay in that friction zone and counter balance your bike while riding the rear brake. And always look where your going espescially while turning. Dan dan the fireman has some great pointers for all types of riding too. Keep that shiney side up and ride on!
Thank you so much!! I just got myself a mesh jacket with pads and it’s much better for the hot days 😅 and thank you for the tips :) much appreciated!!
@@RidewithRea And pants? What are you wearing? Please don't tell me denim jeans. I wear fully Kevlar lined jeans made by Hood Jeans in the UK.
I just got my very first bike today. It is a 2017 Honda Rebel 300, just like yours. I am very nervous about the clutch and afraid of dropping the bike. I haven't gotten to ride my bike yet. I'm still trying to learn.
Woohoo congrats on getting a bike!! I’m sure you’ll learn quickly 😊 safe riding!
I’d love to do a similar blog style thing when I start my riding journey but I don’t think I have the necessary skills or equipment.
I’ve got 2 months before my bike arrives so have the luxury of slowly collecting gear before my first ride.
I got an Ixon vortex jacket, alpine star back insert for it and a HJC anti venom helmet so far.
Prob all a bit over kill. I’m not going to be racing. But I’d rather be more protected than not
You should definitely do it!! I didn’t have any skill or equipment when I first started. I think sharing those things can also be helpful for anyone else that are beginner riders :)
Very good point..
I’ve been watching AALLLL the “beginner rider” videos recently..
Every bit of advice helps and some people have suggestions that others wouldn’t have even thought of..
I’ll definitely be thinking a bit more about a blog style thing.
It’s not like I don’t have the time for it lol.
Thanks for the reply and thanks for the video in the first place
Don't listen to the stupid people making negative comments. You are starting out trying to do things the right way. You are not just jumping on a bike to prove something and posing a risk to yourself and others. You are doing things the legal way and not approaching matters with a criminal mind. Let a licensed instructor teach you how to ride and not some person nut a keyboard. You are going to be a good rider later on.
Learning with you
Whenever you're getting your next helmet, I'd recommend getting one with an ECE or Snell rating (personally, I'm more comfortable with the ECE standard since it's built around motorcycle helmets, whereas Snell is intended for race car helmets, but both are far safer than just DOT). The DOT certification is really just about making a helmet street legal in the US, but it's notoriously unsafe. Revzilla's a great place to buy gear & other motorcycle stuff.
Yes thank you! I ordered this helmet at the same place I bought the bike and realized that the DOT cert doesn't really mean anything lol. I will definitely look into a helmet with either of those ratings for my next purchase. & thanks for the Revzilla rec!! -they've got everything haha
@@RidewithRea Absolutely! Happy riding from a fellow newbie :)
@@RidewithRea Don't worry that helmet is a good recommendation. All Scorpion Helmets are Sharp 3 or 4 star rated which are all well above all of the above mentioned certifications. Whilst that particular helmet may not have been put through certification as a means to keep costs down, they are built just as well as their other models. I've had a fair few helmets from them (EXO 490, EXO 510, EXO 1400 Carbon) and they are all fantastic value for money, ESPECIALLY in the safety per dollar department.
Good luck Rea! Please, Please Please take a MSF riding course. BTW who ever recommended that riding jacket and gloves did you wrong. Your lower back is exposed and the leather is not adequate. Don't buy your gear on the internet. Go to your local motorcycle super store or dealer and buy quality gear that fits you correctly and provides real crash protection. If your game plan is to mimic a hot babe one percenter, forget all my advise - a bandana , tattoos and cargo paints will magically save your ass. Stay safe. ;)
You are doing great. Take it slow and master the slow speeds and turns!❤❤
Thank you!☺️
Your a natural!! Practice Practice Practice
Rain gear, check out Torque gear.
Congratulations on learning how to ride a bike. I'm a beginner, but I don't have a bike to learn on. I'm hoping to get my first bike sometime this year. Looking forward to more of your content. Practice Practice Practice 👍
Oh awesome thank you so much!! I hope you’re able to get a bike soon😊
@rea. Thank you, for exhaust try TH-cam 2 into 1 or slip-ons. I've checked. I like the S&S Slash cut.
Good on you for giving riding motorcycles a go.
And yes, the right riding gear is Very important.
And also important is getting good instruction on how to ride right.
In Australia you have to do/pass an approved instruction course Before you are are allowed to ride on the street.
And when that law came in, the accident/injury/and yes worst case scenario, was halved.
My recommendation?
Okay. Riding motorcycles ain't for everyone.
But wow it's f***ing great. You feel so alive.
But yeah, it surely would suck to die doing it.
Which is why getting the best training possible is always a freaking good idea.
So go for it.
Just be smart about it.
Very nice you're doing great 👍
Have fun
And don't forget to ACTIVELY look at th pathway u wish to go on..... If u go around a curve, say, to the right, while lookin at a cow 20 ft to th outside of th curve (your L side), you will tend to drift, literally, away from your intended pathway..... So, as they say, "keep ur head aligned with your intended pathway", and your eyes as well.
This doesn't mean u gotta be robotic about it, no..... And it gets more reflexive and smoother as time goes on, anyhow..
Check out Doodle on a motorcycle. She is a small rider too, and has posted a lot of content to TH-cam. I think she started out a lot like you, but now she rides big baggers and takes these long trips. Really cool stuff.
I just checked out her channel and I love it!! Thanks for the recommendation ☺️
A friend of mine put a tractor trailer exhaust on her bike to make it sound louder and look bigger.🎺
Find parking lot with no (much) traffic. Riding up and down is not much learning. It is really all about clutch, throttle and brake control in the beginning. And turning at slow speeds.
I love seeing the gear as I'm just getting into motorcycle riding myself and have been looking into it for some time. However, I'm not exactly sure on the helmet. The helmet itself is fine for what you are doing and still learning the fundamentals, but for me personally, I would get a helmet that is both DOT certified and ECE 22.05 certified.
A YT channel called FortNine has an excellent mini documentary on the DOT standard and how it compares to other safety standards. The channel also has a lot of great stuff like gear reviews for all sorts of things, and though they may be older, they still contain some useful information when shopping for your own gear that you want.
It's just for consideration cause I'm in a similar position, but it is what I'd do
Yes thank you for the info!! I realize DOT doesn’t really mean anything lol
I appreciate the rec for the channel, I’ll definitely check it out😊
Ece 22.05r is also pretty old. Try to find some ece 22.06)
Yes those gloves exist. If I am not late for response look up " gauntlet style " motorcycle gloves
Thank you!!😮😊
I love the helmet rack. What brand?
The brand is US2U on Amazon. I have a link to the helmet rack in the description box for this video😊
Hid you need a better riding jacket. I recommend a textile jacket with armor. You will need armor it will protect your back, shoulders, and elbows. Ride like other drivers can't see you, that's because they don't see you. Be visible wear safety green. Wear black leather for special occasions, motorcycle riding is not those times. Dress for the slide not the ride.
Stay safe!
Not bad looking for a beginner, I've done things worst like so embarrassing in my time learning.
Get a better jacket. The jacket you have is for fashion, not for riding a motorcycle. You need armor, not padding, in all the vulnerable places. The joints can suffer most long-lasting damage in an accident, fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, back, hips, knees and ankles. That looks like a quiet road but you need more observation and checks when pulling out, turning etc. Just my recommendations. Good luck.
Fellow female rider here! Just started riding a honda grom. I have been wanting to learn for years but im 4'11 100lbs soaking wet so no sport bikes fit me the cruisers were too heavy. Which leads me to ask how tall are you?? Im really interested in the rebel 300!
Hello! I’m 5’4 and my feet comfortably touch the ground with the rebel 300. I think it’s a great bike for shorter riders. & it’s a lighter cruiser so it’s easier to handle!
Easy to ride go out in parking lot use some orange cones so you can get in to turning at slow speeds yup even the big bike work good too 700 lbs
In Nevada you go to motorcycle school and learn to ride, if you oass the class you get a licsense
Go 20 feet stop and go 20 feet and stop keep doing that until you know where that friction zone is.
doing good but make sure you do the crash helmet up.
Can you raise the bars on the bike for taller people?
Hi! Yes you can get a handlebar riser to put under and raise the bars up higher
How tall are you? The honda is not a big bike but you make it look big so I'm curious.
I just ride in my t shirt maybe a hoodie if it's cold I'm looking into getting some riding pants but right now I'm just wearing jeans and I have a dual sport and a full face helmet
Ok great job, but a about 9 mins it looks like you helmet is not done up, please check that
Is this bike called Quasimodo?
The sound effects😂
Does Rebel have a DCT automatic version?
How tall are you ? Looks like the bike fits you well but I’m curious how tall you are…
That jacket looks like cheap fox leather. There no need for something “sexy” when your skin is completely tore off due to the lack of protection. I just learned last year and I’m taking no chances.
You are a pretty girl. Stay pretty by wearing good gear. Yes, it is important. You don’t think so, until it happens…
And when I say gear, mine cost more than that bike, and I will not ride without it.
I’ve had people try to run me over too many times, family members hit (one sister was hit twice in one day), and friends die.
You might be looking for gauntlets
How tall are you? I have a small build also was wondering how i would be on one
I’m 5’4!
Hi! What is your height? Thanks
Nice riding keep it up you really look like “youlovemads” not to be weird
How about you just let her shift gears, you don't need the throttle to shift gears. She will pick all of that up later. Simple simple simple. At 0 -10 MPH is the hardest and the most skill to operate the motorcycle. When you are going fast the bike drives itself. When you perfect slow speed you are "the boss of your motorcycle" check that channel out, it's all about slow speed.
The more practice the better.
Please check out Ruka motorcycle clothing. As they say.... if you have $10 head buy a $10 helmet. Not cheap but arguably the best bike gear money can buy.
Riding since 83, dozens of country's and hundreds of bikes .
Have fun
Women are smarter than men, but I will say it.
Don't do dumb stuff.
Enjoy.
A Honda Monkey 🐒 are great bikes to learn on but 500 Rebel ok just take longer to build up confidence on a larger bike.Good thing about small bikes like a Monkey 🐵 or CB 125 or a 150-200 type bikes is the weight & size let's you learn faster & more confidently.The good thing about a medium size bike like the 500 Rebel once you've learned the basics that bike will be good enough for ages as you'll outgrow a smaller bike real quick but learn quickly on it.
Also the Rebel 500 means you only need to buy one bike while you learning & be fast enough you won't outgrow it for sometime.
There is no way on G-d's green earth that this was your first time riding a motorcycle, heck no
It was my second time getting on the bike but my first time riding and it was on the street! I'm very glad I didn't drop it especially during the turns. I struggled learning how to shift in the beginning.
To begin use back brake don't use front brake until you understand the danger of front brake skidding
Does anyone have recommendations for exhausts? I’m thinking about switching out mine for something that sounds louder (and meaner 😋)
& any good motorcycle cover recommendations?
Thanks so much 😊
Not specific exhaust, but I'll share anyhow. About 10 years ago my thought process was about the same. I wanted fat sound and I got it. Then I changed my gearing to -1 (front) and +2 rear. This makes for a fun bike with faster acceleration, but it also means that my RPM is higher than stock. Long story short, I now have tinnitus after not ensuring to properly protect my hearing. It's not gruesome, and I only really notice it when it's quiet. But knowing I can never again experience true silence when up in the mountains makes me sad.
What I'm getting at is; If you _do_ go for a very mean sounding exhaust, take into consideration that you are (probably) increasing the dB and using proper ear protection _ever single time you ride_ becomes mandatory. I'm not saying you shouldn't already, just that the chance of damaging your hearing increases exponentially even for shorter rides.
Consider going for a sound you like over loudness. On longer rides, it can be quite daunting the louder it is. Especially if you're on the highway.
See: www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html
Don’t mod until you have a couple months of actual riding under your belt…. The noise can be really annoying at higher speeds. Exhaust can also change engine behavior and lead to other changes (tuning) being required. A “simple” exhaust change can be a real money pit.
@@TyrHeimdal I’m so sorry to hear that!! I really appreciate you sharing this information with me. That’s definitely something I will consider before modifying and I didn’t even realize the long term effects it could have to my hearing. I’ll look into this more but thank you for sharing!
Since it's your first bike you might want to hold off on doing many mods to it since you will likely want to upgrade to a bigger bike within 6 months, a year at the outside. Your second bike is the better candidate for major mods since you'd likely be able top enjoy it longer.
That 300 will be too slow for you in no time, for sure!
Straight pipe it that'll make it sound mean
Gauntlet gloves
I started year ago with street triple 675 . I think this position what You got on this nice Rebel 300 is note for You . Its not good bike for beginner. Better sell this bike and buy some small naked like Kawasaki er6 or honda hornet. At least try to ride on some small naked, you will see what i'm taking about. Good luck with Your riding. Ride safe;)))
And one last tip , ride with motocykle gear . At least pants and shoes;) Jacket what you got is a not good idea . After long riding on windy days you will albo agree that ;) nice day!!!
Good job getting the riding jacket and full face helmet. I think leather looks the best. A textile jacket maybe the best all around jacket. When it gets really hot, try a mesh jacket.
Thank you!! Yes I just got a mesh one with pads inside!! I like it a lot especially for the hotter days
Definitely Hawaii