Riding to Work as a Beginner Rider
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2020
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I am a new rider at 50 and ride with my husband and two young 20s sons. We all got our motorcycles last year. Your video is wonderful. This is exactly how we communicate while riding together. My guys all coach me while riding, cause they're looking out for Mom. I am by far the most nervous, so it was nice heading Nikki sound just like I feel. Thanks for letting me know I wasn't the only one scared at the beginning. Keep up the great work! Your relationship sounds lovely too!
Thank you very much Nikki for putting yourself out there for the world to see when you are 'vulnerable' as a new rider (still learning and still making beginner errors). It takes a lot of courage to let people sit in their comfort at home and 'judge' your performance when you are still nervous or unsure of yourself... I found it inspiring.
I am a brand new rider at 34yr and just bought my first bike but even though I have a license I have not driven on the road yet and I am too scared to ride my bike home from the dealer when it is finally ready (yeah I am looking at you Harley - it's already been a month, dragging your feet much!?) I don't have someone to ride with me like you have but watching this has shown me your courage and I feel more confident about not being scared for my first ever ride. Thank you again
5:55 Lol she took the S and I out of her SHOEI helmet hahahahahaha!!!
It took me awhile to realize that there is no 'HOE' brand helmet :)
How the hell did you see that.
You’re really observant.
Okay, that's funny.
First time rider here...I bought a used rebel 500 (2020) a couple weeks ago and have been commuting to work (20 mins) whenever possible! It's so much fun! First time I rode the bike, I was sketched out going 30 mph. Second day I got used to the feeling and then rode on the freeway (not that busy during my commute time). That sketched me out but I just clamped my legs to the tank whenever the wind got to be a little too much and that helped a lot. Now I find myself taking the bike out to do errands whenever possible, it is SO FREEING!
Trick for getting odor out of pants without washing them is throw them in the freezer over night. The cold neutralized the smell.
I love the duo videos for a lot of reasons. For me they help with the anxiety part of learning more than the fundamentals but that's beneficial in its own way. I can visually see the mistakes and learning process and compare it to my own. The cute couple banter is nice as well. Hope you two enjoy making them so they can keep happening.
I learned 😌 how to ride on the road and freeway from u...and motojitsu....uve helped me alot!!...thank u...got a sport bike...CBR 1000...a year ago...and been riding from ur teachings......1
@Chadwick Thomas, yes the videos of DDTFM and also motoJitsu have been helping me too for my practice
Slow speed slalom is one of 6 test you have to pass when you take your motorcycle licence in Germany. The other 5 are
1. Emergency breaking with 50 kmh
2. High speed slalom (with 30kmh)
3. Stop an Go with changing leg.
4. Breaking and evade an obstacle (50 kmh)
5. Same as 4 but without breaking. Just pulling the clutch
Additional to the 6 test you have to ride around the city and on the highway.
I have mine tomorrow and I am pretty nervous 😱
Your riding together and she says your priceless, and valuable, where on earth did you find this one?
I need someone like this. 😢 You do not know or maybe you do how lucky you are. Great job though!!!
"Sana all" in Filipino. 😂
My husband drives a bike since very long time, I 'm driving since a few months. I have the same thing to say. My husband is priceless and very valuable too. We have intercom and drive together. He always try to protect us too. When a car comes behind he protects the lane for me. We constantly are talking and protecting each other. Love this video 👍. Take care 😊
Honestly the best part really is the real time commentary on what to do in a real scenario
I love these videos. I'm very much a beginner and I love watching you tell someone else what to look for. It helps me sooo much. Great work on these.
As a newer rider myself, who also rides with my significant other, it is really neat to see Nikki riding and watch the skills from your viewpoint. I really appreciate being able to watch another new rider and listen to the helpful suggestions you are making. We ride with a headset and then my boyfriend critiques as we go. Thank you for all of the great information! (Especially for u-turns and counterbalancing!!!)
Here too. Helps a lot 👍😉
Dan this is exactly the types of videos that we need more of! Thank you!
Absolutly love the way you coach her with confidence whem I ride with new or newer riders I tell them same thing im with you if you still or what ever im here your good its so easy to spead on a bike
That was nice, felt extremely comfortable watching this video, especially with family members learning first time ride to work, lovely lesson, and sweet riding motorcycles... Well done family 🙏, great surpport, great feeling... Thank you again, Dan-Dan..
my girlfriend just started riding her own bike with me. your couples vlogs reminds us of us when we watch y'all. I'm wondering if there are other couples that enjoy your content same as we do.
I wish I had someone to ride with!
Yes! My boyfriend and I do
Yes we do. Same here. Same feeling 😊
Love this video as you are able to coach in real time while showing/talking through a ride
Commute riding definitely helped me ride better. It’s also how I became more comfortable with riding in the rain.
I ride these roads frequently. It is cool to see and hear the fine-tuning techniques on this ride.
My cycle is my main vehicle for commuting and errands. Also for pleasure trips.
Thank you Nikki for letting us learn with you ✨🥳
That was impressive guys, I have learned so much from you in two days,it's amazing...
Love these videos with Nicky and not in a pervy way or anything. I bought this same exact bike last week as my first bike and any videos with the Rebel have been so hopeful. It’s good to have Nicky on the videos because it’s really helpful to have a beginners perspective on all this.
Thanks Dan and Nikki.
Thanks Dandan as someone just hitting the street this video has so much good information.
This was the most realistic example of what happens when you first start riding. From short moments of over thinking, with pockets of “I got this” to; I need to work on this thing later. Thanks for makin this video.
My work is 10min away and I can’t wait to start the commute!
Awesome one-2-one guidance, every new riders should do that.
“If they hit me I’m fine with it I got life insurance as long as they don’t hit you” 🥺
“I think you’re just as valuable if not more” 🥺
You guys are so cute! Love your videos!
Love this video. Yall are really great at looking out for each other and setting each other for success!
Wow this is so relaxing and interesting! thank you for your videos!
This is so informative, thank you so much!
"Presenting yourself" at intersections, i learned from your videos. I am 50, and just got another bike, after 15 yrs of not riding, and, neverbhad anyone show me or dorect me on safety, or riding. I basically just bought a bike in my mid 20s, and figured it out. I am learning everyday, and absorbing as much as i can, and your videos are a daily watch for me. The vids of you and your wife are a lot of fun, juat hearing you two i teract, and also a good tutorial, as, new riders can listen to ur instruction, while l, seeing what you see, .tha ks for your effort and you 2 stay safe
I really liked this Video, it shows everything you talk about in your other videos
As a new rider, I appreciate your videos and you teaching while riding with your wife.
Great video guys. Super instructive 🙏
When you switched lanes to the right @21:00 that silver van turned right and the black van was pulling out at the same time! Super dangerous spot. Great videos!
Dan I really like you videos so true of using lane 1-2-3 gives you options and I’m doing my test so I will be learning like you wife is 👌👍🏻
That was really helpful!
Loved watching this video! I wish my husband rode so he could help me like you helped your wife. Guess it will be the other way around for us haha! I seriously need a you to ride with me though! I am so scared to actually get going! Just got my bike street ready today so it's go time!
merino wool base layer*. Wicks the sweat away and breathes for your skin so you don't get chafed, I've gone 6 hours *without stopping* because my ride is so comfortable I lose track of time and pile on the miles. Before I got the base layer I was stopping every 15-20 miles for a walk around, stretch and a drink, the worst part was my legs were soaked in sweat, clammy and cramping. Also it's an interference for the abrasion layer (kevlars/leathers/denims/whatever) so they don't pick up the stink.
*Don't get cotton base layers, they don't wick anything away, they just get soaking wet and make your ride miserable. Yes, merino wool is expensive but it is *totally worth it*.
Good times
You guys are awesome
Woman Biker here in UK. Is the backpack for Nikki’s mic/camera gear maybe? I’m a recent convert to saddlebags from a backpack. And yes, I watched this cos could see a female was your thumbnail! Thank you Dan for great voiceover and simple, calm advice. Me and my boyfriend ride together and he’s the new rider!
Hey guys. Im a beginner same as ...travelling with my love one ..having intercom is brilliant we can comunnicate all the way. It is massive help and makes stress down.. big thumbs up for u ...love is not only in house but also on the wheels... x
Great channel Dan 👍
Nice video! I'm just an old lady and no expert but a couple of thoughts as a commuter. Saddlebags. I hate having anything on my back. Balanced on each side. Also helps with upper torso fatigue. The other thing, and Dan is the expert so he might comment, is on the stopping and acceleration. The bike comes to a long, I call them landings and they take practice, so that both breaks are applied and only your left foot is on the pavement. Your right foot is on the rear brake. A parking lot skill. If you bring down the right foot you tend to overuse the front break and dip the forks, making for a bounce. I saw a video to practice this is by beginning to stop earlier/longer. It also gives you more downshifting time. It helped me. It also helps on the acceleration as you apply throttle/friction point as you slowly release the rear brake so your left foot just comes up. No paddling off with either foot. So parking lot practice stopping using both breaks so you land gracefully on the left foot only. And acceleration practice so the bike takes off slow and smooth and moves off the mark through friction zone and a gentle release of the rear brake. This is also a great skill to have when you land but cannot see at an intersection. The ability to slowly move up without paddling. It's all kinda wrapped in the same skillset.
Riding to work, best practices ever!
Tell her good job she rides really good for beginner and you teach re all well like how your consrintly telling her things cause thats how you have to ride constantly thinking and looking I tell people I ride like everyone is out to get me im the target so always be prepaired but your great teaching her good job bro keep it up
I think she might love a throttle rest for her bike - I LOVE mine for longer distances!! She mentions cruise control - and Mother’s Day is approaching 😉 Love your videos - thank you!!
That was fun!
I was like, what brand helmet is that. Ha - that's funny. Totally agree on the moving from last position to lane position - you have a better chance of drivers remembering you are there when they pass you, and for those drivers sitting at intersections seeing you.
For the pant stink - gotta get these dissolvable scent beads to throw into the washer machine with the detergent. Used that for years for all my yardwork clothing.
Well done nikki, 👍
Use TIDE detergent and a handwash washer cycle to wash your jeans, it is expensive but really light on clothes. Go with the ticket on you pants, it say how to wash it, dry it, and what to use.
" I wasn't looking down, but I was concentrating down." What a great point to make.
Dan, a bit disappointed that you haven’t bought Nikki a ‘because I love you’ gift of a rokform mount and she’s using a ram. Otherwise great video (even with the disconcerting wide angle view) I can sympathise with Nikki in the nervous little errors as my riding distances get greater
Tucson! Az nice city!
Lmao @ her deiving through a stop sign leaving the gas station....
Try Persil odor fighter on the sanitary cycle.
How’s your FTR treating you? That’s my dream bike! Until then I’m on the MT-03 for now!
I feel like my daily commuting has made me a much better rider.
Yeah, started riding this year and daily commute help me improve quickly. Went from 600cc to 1300 cc in 1 season.
daily commuting will make you a bette rider because you're using your skills on a daily basis,. instead of just on weekends.
The more time you spend on the saddle, the better you will get, especially with situational awareness skills.
@@joemann7971 yeah i was already a defensive driver but being on a bike made me even more weary. Have already avoided 6 potential accidents so far. Space cushion is key, swerving is like last option for me.
@@ZeroFallout1 It's important and necessary to be weary on a bike. Dropping your guard at the wrong time can result in an accident. I got involved in a minor rear end collision after my bike got stuck in second gear and thr car behind me just plowed into me. It was frustrating being without my bike for almost two months due to supply issues due to the pandemic. Now, I ensure my bike is in first every time I stop. I know how to take off quickly, but it doesn't help when the bike is stuck on the wrong gear.
I was a little paranoid after I got my bike back, but I keep my distance, with plenty of space cushion. I've gotten comfortable again on the bike. Even a small accident can be frustrating.
@@joemann7971 My biggest fear is getting rear ended it intersection. Always looking at mirror at stops making sure people slowing down. I'm always positon to escape tho. Good thing I got 2 bikes but knock on wood no accident in my future.
Crest toothpaste takes care of all stinkies! Try it! I use it on and in my t-shirts.
Omgggg do you guys live in Tucson I heard tanque verde and speedway lmao
I wish I had a Dan correcting me while riding XD
Oh...this isn't Dan the fireman's channel...😆 this is an oldie but goodie.....1
You buy new pants the smell never comes out tide pods with oxy helps alot but ya I have icon pants actually 2nd or more pair lol live in fl so ya eventually they are beyond recovery and bite bullet and replace or just stink lol luckly my gloves were oit before they stink cause when they start stinking its over toss them go through avarage a pair a year atleast
That Road looks scechy lots of cracks and like Texas streets
You should show her how to rev match! It will make slowing down and breaking easier for her
Is there another video that shows all of Nikki's gear and her bikte?
Does it matter what one position leads? I never know.. because I am the newbie I am often in front like you did here and I never know where I am suppose to be..
You should still watch out for the dummy's that will and do turn left from the right hand lane!
How often does everyone commute/ride? What are your distances for your daily commute?
I'm riding Monday - Friday 70KM a day!
I ride every day 50 miles round trip
From Long Beach ca to Anaheim on a drz400
I ride the 🏍️ in weekends with my husband and in the week to go to work in heavy traffic 48km to go and 48km return in heavy traffic. Doing roads of 30km/h. 50km/h. 70km/h and 90km/h.
96 km a day for work and in weekends we do some trips with various km, s it depends which trip we choose on "routeyou" but mostly +/- each trip up to 5 hours or 200+ km's. Mostly small roads with many curves the trip itself and to go to the beginning point highways if possible or desirable. For me as beginner ( 3 months) it is priceless as practice. Of course we stop to make pictures and if we are tired in the middle of a trip we stop and go home. Always in mind we have to travel home at the finish of the road trip. We have to be fit to do that. 😊
@@kimbee2604 Those ain’t no rookie numbers! Nice!
@@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080 no indeed just driving since the end of July '20. Road to work is not a big deal for cornering practice so it is really necessary to practice in the weekend for the smaller roads with many turns, twisties, stop, go, parents on bikes and little children on bikes. Skateboarding people, people doing all kind of stuff when they are walking/sightseeing / taking pictures. Small roads with gravel/mudd/ horses /... I still find myself a beginner compared with my husband (20 years motorcycle experience) and i don't want to overestimate myself. Of course you can have starters who only ride on Sunday's around the church (which if fine also) that part I already passed but still so much to learn. Watching videos and now I have bought Total control, writer Lee Parks. Chapter 1 traction, great book. 😀. Hope to become a better driver every day so practice, practice!
2:42 her helmet lmaoo
About how long ago go was this? Just curious as I'm up in NW Phoenix and just like to see how the ride compares.
Sorry for dumb question but what are y'all using to communicate with each other? Phones?
It'll be a Bluetooth system like a cardo (probably is cause they sponsored before)
Did she witeout the S and the final i of shoei to read :"hoe" lmao, so funny.
DDFM, your channel and countless videos have been very useful as I’m pursuing a motorcycle license in my country. I’m puzzled why your girlfriend would have the 3 letter word on her helmet which might give a negative impression for female motorcyclists being loose in character. Perhaps your girlfriend might want to remove all letters from her helmet? Cheers
buy a bigger size kevlar and wear a skinny joggers pants underneath. Nikki will love it.
That is a good idea and so we can wash joggers. 👌 Thank you for the idea.
Dan, oxyclean OR vinegar in the washer
Why do you ride in the middle lane when you are slow? Why you don't ride in the right?
I wish I lived in Arizona. I love Texas because I’m a Texan... I love Arizona gun laws they are the best state for gun owners. The only thing I don’t like about Arizona is the lack of water to Fish in...
I was just thinking what happen to the lady with the new rebel? I just got mine few days ago and I want to see that she is learning.
swee-chuan khoo Did you get a Rebel 250 or 300? I just got my rebel 300 with abs and today I rode it up and down my street for the 1st time. I ordered guard rails to protect the engine in case I drop it.
@@craftsbypwilli2664 500. Honda only bring this model to my country. Only ABS. My first bike
Loving it. Still riding around the neighborhood to build the confidence.
Will do parking lot practice in the weekend
swee-chuan khoo Oh nice, I’ll probably upgrade to a 500 once I get super comfortable on the 300. Yeah, I’ll also be doing some parking lot practice this week too. Good luck and happy riding. Are you in Malaysia? Been there some 4 or 5 years ago. Beautiful
@@craftsbypwilli2664 yes, i am in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. I am glad you enjoyed your time in Malaysia. Come back soon
happy riding to you too. Let's get better and be good at riding together.
swee-chuan khoo Yes, I slipped & fell down the stairs at Batu Cave, haha. Enjoy your riding.
one word "febreze" get the smell out of pants
Nice little pair of pears.
*How to unstink your pants. (And ya boots.) 🤭
Turn inside out. Open up..whatever, hose and leave out for as long as it takes , (1day/week?) or you remember they're out there. ...
A month? 3? When the gear your in, now needs an unstnking... 😯😄
Cheers from Lockdown. Melbourne, Australia.
Lmao your so right us oig guys dont care about saftey but a girl on bike thats automatic 1m views lol even full gear lol he'll have her wear shorts and tight shit juat sit on bike then you guys go ride with your gear on cause I always push wearing gear but that is instant 2m views hot smart girl rides and thats all needa to say lmao your awaome teacher though bud keep it up im about to teach my girl next month getting her 1st bike I got 15 +yrs riding but always learning you have great advice bro thanks will use your pointers thank you
why you wave at the cops, i am from europe i dont know if its a tradition in USA :))
Its mostly to just be polite.
I'm from Europe too and was wondering too. I wave at motorcycling cops because they are on a motorcycle but the normal cops we don't wave. Here they should react weird if we would wave. Would be nicer though and polite.
Niki lost her phone by not having a Rockform.
yuppies
Oxi cleaner is good on "stanky" clothes
I want a gf that rides ):
Don’t they all though? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Doin way too much
Boring, straight on for 20 minutes