My buddy tried to teach me on his duke 390 but my new rider nerves got worse as my friend started to freak out and yell at me not to drop the bike and wanted me to to learn how to do everything almost instantly and wanted me to be able to ride on the streets within 5 minutes of me even sitting on the bike. So videos like this that are are calm are so helpful. I’m definitely going to take the MSF next month though. Thanks a ton for the video! Edit: I took the MSF the week after I posted this, been riding ever since. I bought my friends duke 390 from him and I’m upgrading to an R7 next month. For anyone reading this, learn at your own pace and don’t be afraid of the bike. You got this!
@@binglol_2345 definitely learn at your own pace! I ended up taking the MSF the week after I posted this and have been riding ever since. I’m extremely comfortable and have already hit the track twice. Honestly it feels like a lifetime ago when I watched this video, get a bike if you don’t have one and learn at the pace you want! You’ll love it and be riding free in no time. Rubber side down brother! Ride safe
@@Claustrophobic_Clown06I love it honestly, I really can’t complain about anything but I’ve also only had 2 bikes so my perspective is a little narrow. If you know how to ride and you’re confident I think it’s a great starter bike, if you’re brand new, while yes you can start on this I recommend starting on a 400. Not just for safety but building good habits on a “smaller” bike will make you not only comfortable and confident but you’ll have the skill developed to be able to actually ride the R7 at its full potential
That’s the biggest thing I learned when I raced. Don’t look at the dash, feel what the bike is doing around every corner. To get faster, you should be able to complete a lap at the track in your mind.
Got into motorcycling from a friend. Total noob and got sent this video and I watched it so many times before I had my first session today at driving school (I'm a visual learner and I like detailed explanations like these). After my instructor ran me through the basics, I managed to not kill or drop the bike at any point. I was really nervous prior riding a motorcycle, but after doing 1 lap around the course, I was having a blast!! Thank you for this.
I learned riding motocross as a kid. Learn to use the front brake properly. Slow gradually apply pressure. Don't grab a handful of front brake a recipe for disaster. I practiced pushing my bike up the drive with my bike turned off. Slowly sqeezing the brake. You can hear a click if you listen. Also watch for vehicles that may pull out in front of you. I will weave left to right approaching cars to get their attention. I also ride with my high beams on to. It may piss people off but at least they see me. Great video brother very well thought out. 🤙
From all the people on TH-cam learning You how to ride a motorcycle this is the most detailed ive seen. From feeling your motorcycle and getting used to how it feels using the clutch. Even learned you can brake and speed up only using the clutch? Im 17 and in 2 days I'll have my motorcycle theory exam in the Netherlands. When its time for the 30 lessons (30H) practice and when im 18 doing the exam. I'll make sure to do start to finish from this video and learn this all on my own motorcycle. Im saving up for the yamaha R125 whilst id first liked me a new Kawasaki 125. Yet Yamaha convinced me to get one because it just looks so good for a 125cc motorcycle. Hopefully I'll have a head start on my motorcycle practice rides. Thank you very much! Love from the Netherlands ❤❤🎉
It's good to see a comment from a Dutchie! I'm starting my motorcycle classes soon, but I know no one else who rides a bike. Kinda nervous but really want to start 🙈
This video definitely made me feel more confident. I'm about to schedule a class to get my motorcycle license and I never been so excited. Thank you for this content, I will go back to this video as long as I need to until I fully grasp the techniques of how to ride.
My first riding experience was in 1985 at 14. My friends dad had a Yamaha Seca 400, and he told me 1 down and 4 up! I stalled out and then rode around in 1st gear until I remembered the whole clutch thing. The next bike that year was a Ninja GPZ 900... I almost dragged myself when it took off. As I get older, I wish I knew about classes back then, but here I am still riding!
By far the best video I've seen covering this category. Leaps and bounds above the rest. I loved the POV of control of your body, up/down shifting. Cruising the neighborhood just getting down the fundamentals. All that was like I was doing it myself. This was like one of those "how to for dummies" books
20 years plus riding and I still watched the whole video🤣😂 Great content🔥👏👏👍🏼 My first couple of days riding, I felt most comfortable riding on the highways than the streets! Crazy😂
Getting a bike haven’t rode a bike since I was 12 was a dirt bike this video made me less nervous watched a couple others one made it really nerve wrecking you made it seem like a breeze very straightforward feeling a little more confident now appreciate the help !
I did a combination of both school and TH-cam because lessons are expensive here in Sweden, and riding a bike is alot about feel and muscle memory. It is like playing an instrument, but alot more fun to practice, hehe. One advice I would give to new riders is to look up where you are going really is key to riding, it is the most valuable advice I have gotten. Also, making tight turns at slow speeds, like u-turns on small roads, dragging the rear brake helps alot.
@@anthonybarker9019 Congratulations on your first bike. I am not all certain but i think it has to do with two things. The contact patch on the wheels and the inertia of the motorcycle. By breaking you apply a force backwards, tangentially of the turning circle which increases the inwards acceleration (tightening up the turning radius).
What a great intro to (sport-bike) riding! I really appreciated how you made the beginner feel good about keeping it in the neighborhood for a few days to get comfortable and gain confidence. I’m really looking forward to your next long-form vid!
Really good job on learning how to stop as the first skill. Many, many people crash their first five minutes on a motorcycle (or first 5 seconds) because the controls are completely unfamiliar. There is a first time for everything. Point the motorcycle down a straightaway with nothing to hit. Learn to go straight before learning to turn. At low speeds, bicycle skills are fine for easy turning. If the motorcycle "gets away from you", pull in the clutch, mildly use the brakes and even hit the kill switch. Practice this before getting out of 1st gear. "Whiskey throttle" is a real thing. It is a positive feedback situation where turning the throttle causes you to accelerate and turn the throttle even harder. You can wheelie or burnout your first minute on the motorcycle. Hence the stopping drills first. I (consciously) leaned my shoulder to turn the first couple decades on a motorcycle. Once I learned countersteering, I stopped leaning. (Counter) weighting is unnecessary. You can completely control a motorcycle with steering (low speed, < 20mph) and countersteering (over 20 mph). Hanging off is a track skill. Both effects work at all speeds, but predominate in a certain speed range. There have equal weighing at about 15-25 mph. Taping over the dash is completely unnecessary for beginners. It is one skill you can practice as you advance. It is easier for beginners to think of countersteering as "push right to go right" or "push left to go left". You can learn this by just going straight down the road and moving from the left side of the lane to the right and back again (Car drivers position to car passengers position). You may ride hundreds of miles before getting on the freeway. I shift my liter bike into 6th at 60 mph. If you are used to redlining the bike then keep it in 3rd if you want.
i want to ride and im currently planning on getting a bike so this video is my first step before i take the safety course, i love how well explained this video is and based on the comments i know ill be watching this for a long time
I’m based is South Africa and I can confirm that I’ve since learned a lot from TH-cam. I can’t wait to go buy my first bike before the end of the year.I’m still going to get my motorcycle license but now I clued out of what to do than before watching all the beginner tutorial videos…✌️
Thank you for all of your advice bro .I just purchased a bike .I've already been riding around my hood for a couple of days and I've already made some of the mistakes you were talking about so thank you for correcting my errors
This guy is the chris fix of the moto community, love to you man you got me into not only the sport but recreation as well and though it a good idea to leave a comment saying that on the first video that helped me into the community.
I had never ridden a bike not even a dirt bike but I drove many standards in my life so learning the sweet spot on my brothers gsxr 750 was pretty easy. I can easily flat foot on his bike but my biggest issue is putting my feet up once I get going. I have only shifted into 2nd through my neighborhood but it was exhilarating. I can only imagine going 60-70 on a bike.
Just got my first bike, 2024 cfmoto 450s, been watching videos for weeks and man, this is the best one , the way you explain things is awesome, also you being short like i am is a big confidence booster, being on my tip toe even in riding boots feels super sketch lmao
I took the MSF course last month I passed it got my license haven't bought a bike yet watched this video cause I need a refresher so I won't forget how the friction zone feel or how to use it. Great Video really helpful just like the MSF
I'm getting a Yamaha R1 and this video is my riding guide. I've saved the video and sent it to my e-mail. I have been hearing start on a lighter bike. Now I see that the R1 is just fine. I'm 6 foot 2 inches so I can stand flat foot. As soon as I get the bike Im going to a motor cycle safety course and get my license to. Thank You.
So far of all the videos that I've watched. This is one of the most clear tutorial that I've ever watch. I'm a beginner but I was riding my bike for 1 year not as well and some of the things that you said on this video that I never heard or see on the others helped me a lot. Cheers dude! ride safe! -from Philippines
I learned how to ride from TH-cam. Rode around my block for the first week, after that once I hit the hwy I was going everywhere. Couple months later took MSF course.
Crazy how I’m watching this video now bc I learn how to ride my motorcycle all on my own. I started in the parking lot then progressed to the road and now highways. I learned slow speeds FIRST bc that’ll need the most focus. It’s easy to just gear up and go. Get comfortable w turning U turns and such. Stopping going. I learn in a week. Day one parking lot up to day 3. And I’m not talking all day, I meaning like 25 minutes a day. I got comfortable quick and I had a pretty good mental basis of manual shifting. Anyone new I do prefer you go to the motorcycle training but my new motorcycle is my only way of transportation so I pressured myself to learn and it worked for me. GET GEAR, I don’t have any yet but very important. I currently have a KTM duke 390
Awesome tutorial, gave me quite a few tips I can use, even though I've ridden before. Bought a '71 Suzuki T350 this Sunday and I've been putting it around the neighborhood while I wait to take my written test. A little tip for 2 stroke bikes: You need to give it gas to take off. I usually hold my revs at about 3k and gently let out the clutch, any lower than that and the bike will stall. 2 strokes have no torque down low, which can be helpful starting out because the bike won't try and throw you if you accidentally give it too much gas.
21:53 ive been riding for 10 years but this is the first time im going to be riding a litre bike, good to know i dont have to change to top gear to sit comfortably on the highway on a 1000, cheers for the vid!
Made me feel a lot better how you said if you are going to drop the bike it would be in that very first slow turning/walking phase... That happened to me yesterday, my first time ever on a motorcycle or working a manual (rc 390), I was bummed out in myself for dropping it so early, literally the very first time I tried to u-turn. Today was too cold but I can't wait to go learn again tmrw, thanks for this video
I’m in Illinois and the motorcycle safety course is free. You do have to put a $20 deposit but at the end of the course you can choose to get it back or to donate it to the program to help pay for the expenses it takes for the equipment
Ahhh! I can't wait to get my first bike! Getting the zx4rr which should be at the dealership by early April. Taking the MSF course sometime next month. I've always wanted a motorcycle and now I've finally stopped listening to all the people that say not to and I'm doing what I want to do! Thank you for creating all this awesome content, this is one of my fav bike channels. And you're inspiring me to do my own motovlog as well!
First bike got it two weeks ago 05 gsxr 600, first day I got on it I was able to shift into third around my neighborhood with no issues at all and back down to first and to a stop all so effortlessly, rode motocross as a kid but that was 12 years ago lol
bought my first bike 2 days ago without ever riding one, only ridden on a 125cc dirtbike and drove it all the way home about 45 minutes, definetly a fun hobby
I'm 15 with no Riding experience and my dream is to ride a bike (My favorite bike is the Ninja H2) and I'm planing on taking the safety course once I get the money to do so. And then I will get a used 400 (that's what I have been told is a great bike to start on) the way you explained everything was amazing.
Hey never commented before when I watched the video but I got an 06 Hayabusa 4 months ago when I came across your video after I almost died because I figured everything out on my own except counter steering (i was trying to steer it like a bicycle at high speeds) so I limped it back home grateful to still be alive after I almost hit a dude head on anything this is same video that taught me how to counter steer lol so thanks bro I appreciate it
I love these. I been doing as much studying as much as possible, videos etc. Honestly the shifting and everything isn't too bad, ridden dirt bikes and quads all my life ( I know I know...) honestly the part I worry about most is turning / braking
Really helped me understand even better the basic concepts for riding a bike. I'm starting my license lessons in a month and I've been eyeing a 99 r1. Good choice or not only time will tell. Thanks a lot.
The only thing remotely close to a sport bike I’ve ridden is a 89 Yamaha XT350 dual sport, my first bike when I got licensed at 18 (21 now). After that I started riding cruisers, have a 2003 HD Ultra Classic. In total I’ve been riding just about 3 years in total. Wanted to watch some videos to refresh myself because I’m looking at getting a new GSXR750 in the next year or two. Great video!
I swear you are the best at giving instructions on bikes. I’m going to be a first time biker this week hopefully and you are giving me a lot of confidence and tips to learning the bike on my own. You’re the best man!
Great video man, thanks putting this together. My left leg is partially paralyzed and I've always wanted to ride. So I bought a Honda Africa Twin with the DCT push button shift transmission. Was a big 550lb, tall 1100cc bike to learn on. I recently ordered my 2nd bike, a 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP2 (just arrived at the dealership yesterday) and I'll outfit it with a Kiliktronic adaptive shifter to work the foot lever. I totally agree that once moving, even on the highway it's pretty easy as long as you have your wits about you and ride like no one can see you. Anyway, cheers!
Nice video. I just started riding and bought a new Hayabusa and I love it and feel super comfortable in the bike. Im 6' 1" 230lbs solid and I feel the bike was made for me.
If you're a beginner and find yourself occasionally hitting that throttle/not completely releasing by accident when trying to emergency break just remember your clutch shuts that right off. Clutch = security blanket when starting out, or at least it was for me. If you've ridden a bicycle. If you've driven a manual vehicle and can hold your friction zone on a hill. Even if you've never sat on a motorcycle before you will quickly find after a couple passes in the MSF course that you totally got this. I give you three to four passes until you go from, man I'm nervous to oh yeah this is going to be fun.
Great apperciate for this motorcycle learning content ! It's a huge help to every new rider. Hopefully, I could buy my own motorcycle and earn a license soon, then happily joining the two-wheel family. 🥰
Great content again man this is very useful for people that have never ridden or those of us that are having dopey ass days where we can't even focus and we need to take time out and remember how to ride properly.
Learning to get into the first gear is defs the hard part. Ended up doing too many accidental wheelies while getting that release correct, and it was on a 100cc motorcycle
13:39 "Unless you're a complete badass" *Chuckles in most UK CBT courses making you shift from 1st-2nd-3rd within the first hour of being sat on a bike for the first time, Followed by immediately being taken out on the road after 2-3 hours of practice in an open area* (To be fair though, We're taught on 125cc where I believe you're usually taught on 250cc bikes over there and I'm pretty sure your certifications are straight up "Yo, go buy a 600cc now buddy" where ours is limited to 125cc till you pass ANOTHER exam down the line)
For any new riders starting out dont worry get out of your head it isnt as hard as you think it is u will catch on in no time and i speak from experience i have only been riding a year now but i caught on far quicker ger out of your head and enjoy learning good luck
I am the same! To me, clutch was the easiest part to lear. Because i learned it on a car, too. For me, it was hardest to feel throttle, but it's all learning progress. Its was really good video !
I am going to buy my first bike tomorrow, really worried about how to drive the bike from the showroom to home, this tutorial is all I got. Wish me luck
Switched from 250cc chopper to Kawasaki KRT Edition ZX6R. After riding 250cc for about 10k miles on highway and in city. I'll ride a bigger cc and a sportsbike for the first time this week. I was kinda nervous. But I see that it can also go without being so aggressive.
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What bike do you have
Even though i have 6 years of riding experience. I still watched whole video Because of how this Dude is explaining. Keep it up 👍
Thanks a ton
fr these videos are fun to watch
I agree. I just got back into sports bike and I’m making sure I got it to a T drive my Harley all the time been riding for years.
Beginner moto vids are entertaining… I like seeing how other riders prioritize the process, etc…
What's ur height?@@adobomoto
My buddy tried to teach me on his duke 390 but my new rider nerves got worse as my friend started to freak out and yell at me not to drop the bike and wanted me to to learn how to do everything almost instantly and wanted me to be able to ride on the streets within 5 minutes of me even sitting on the bike. So videos like this that are are calm are so helpful. I’m definitely going to take the MSF next month though. Thanks a ton for the video!
Edit: I took the MSF the week after I posted this, been riding ever since. I bought my friends duke 390 from him and I’m upgrading to an R7 next month. For anyone reading this, learn at your own pace and don’t be afraid of the bike. You got this!
I think thats why my dad told me to learn bike slowly 😅
@@binglol_2345 definitely learn at your own pace! I ended up taking the MSF the week after I posted this and have been riding ever since. I’m extremely comfortable and have already hit the track twice. Honestly it feels like a lifetime ago when I watched this video, get a bike if you don’t have one and learn at the pace you want! You’ll love it and be riding free in no time. Rubber side down brother! Ride safe
What do you think of the r7?? I’m thinking of getting one myself as a first bike
@@Claustrophobic_Clown06I love it honestly, I really can’t complain about anything but I’ve also only had 2 bikes so my perspective is a little narrow. If you know how to ride and you’re confident I think it’s a great starter bike, if you’re brand new, while yes you can start on this I recommend starting on a 400. Not just for safety but building good habits on a “smaller” bike will make you not only comfortable and confident but you’ll have the skill developed to be able to actually ride the R7 at its full potential
@@Claustrophobic_Clown06get a ninja 650 it has 90 percent of a r7s power but is way more comfy and much cheaper
Covered that dash and lost my license for doing 90 in a 30
Thanks a lot
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I never stop when the police turn the lights on. Zoom 🏎️
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Came to the comment section to look for this comment good shit!🤣🤣🤣
I love how you're riding in the rain to show riders to have confidence in case of whether
Been riding for a full year now. Just did some laps with a sticker on my dash. Best training ive done. Really helpful
That’s the biggest thing I learned when I raced. Don’t look at the dash, feel what the bike is doing around every corner. To get faster, you should be able to complete a lap at the track in your mind.
Got into motorcycling from a friend. Total noob and got sent this video and I watched it so many times before I had my first session today at driving school (I'm a visual learner and I like detailed explanations like these). After my instructor ran me through the basics, I managed to not kill or drop the bike at any point. I was really nervous prior riding a motorcycle, but after doing 1 lap around the course, I was having a blast!! Thank you for this.
I learned riding motocross as a kid. Learn to use the front brake properly. Slow gradually apply pressure. Don't grab a handful of front brake a recipe for disaster. I practiced pushing my bike up the drive with my bike turned off. Slowly sqeezing the brake. You can hear a click if you listen. Also watch for vehicles that may pull out in front of you. I will weave left to right approaching cars to get their attention. I also ride with my high beams on to. It may piss people off but at least they see me. Great video brother very well thought out. 🤙
Great tips
I just bought my first bike (2012 ZX6R) yesterday and this tutorial is exactly the kind of tutorial I was looking for!
Dude! Congrats!!!!
Is that a 600cc idk nothing about bikes btw im falling in love🤭
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@@-SonOfGod-yes it is
Step 1:get a motorcycle
Facts facts... yeeeaaahhh!!!!!
@@Fiend3962 fr
Step 1: sell all your stuff to buy motorcycle
Step 1:Get a license
Seems to be a pretty important step lmao
I am 15 and I am watching as many videos as I can to learn how to ride a motorcycle and this has been by far the best video.
same here homie
@@real_blaze5354 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Dam same 😂 @@real_blaze5354
I'm 23 and just bought my first bike with no riding experience lol. Been fun so far
@@ms6ed I bet!
From all the people on TH-cam learning You how to ride a motorcycle this is the most detailed ive seen. From feeling your motorcycle and getting used to how it feels using the clutch. Even learned you can brake and speed up only using the clutch? Im 17 and in 2 days I'll have my motorcycle theory exam in the Netherlands. When its time for the 30 lessons (30H) practice and when im 18 doing the exam. I'll make sure to do start to finish from this video and learn this all on my own motorcycle. Im saving up for the yamaha R125 whilst id first liked me a new Kawasaki 125. Yet Yamaha convinced me to get one because it just looks so good for a 125cc motorcycle. Hopefully I'll have a head start on my motorcycle practice rides.
Thank you very much!
Love from the Netherlands ❤❤🎉
It's good to see a comment from a Dutchie! I'm starting my motorcycle classes soon, but I know no one else who rides a bike. Kinda nervous but really want to start 🙈
Dude I’m just learning how to ride this video is even a year old and you just taught me how to ride in 20 mins and boosted my confidence thank you!
This video definitely made me feel more confident. I'm about to schedule a class to get my motorcycle license and I never been so excited. Thank you for this content, I will go back to this video as long as I need to until I fully grasp the techniques of how to ride.
Hey bro did u get ur first bike? How it feels
My first riding experience was in 1985 at 14. My friends dad had a Yamaha Seca 400, and he told me 1 down and 4 up! I stalled out and then rode around in 1st gear until I remembered the whole clutch thing. The next bike that year was a Ninja GPZ 900... I almost dragged myself when it took off. As I get older, I wish I knew about classes back then, but here I am still riding!
By far the best video I've seen covering this category. Leaps and bounds above the rest. I loved the POV of control of your body, up/down shifting. Cruising the neighborhood just getting down the fundamentals. All that was like I was doing it myself. This was like one of those "how to for dummies" books
I’m a 24 yo guy and would love to learn and buy my first bike. This video is so helpful and calming. Thanks man!
Just go for it. Bought my bike 2 days ago , got it titled and tags a day later. My first bike is a 650 and it was $2800. Just send it bro
20 years plus riding and I still watched the whole video🤣😂 Great content🔥👏👏👍🏼
My first couple of days riding, I felt most comfortable riding on the highways than the streets! Crazy😂
Haha thanks Jay
Balls of steel lmfao
Getting a bike haven’t rode a bike since I was 12 was a dirt bike this video made me less nervous watched a couple others one made it really nerve wrecking you made it seem like a breeze very straightforward feeling a little more confident now appreciate the help !
I did a combination of both school and TH-cam because lessons are expensive here in Sweden, and riding a bike is alot about feel and muscle memory. It is like playing an instrument, but alot more fun to practice, hehe.
One advice I would give to new riders is to look up where you are going really is key to riding, it is the most valuable advice I have gotten. Also, making tight turns at slow speeds, like u-turns on small roads, dragging the rear brake helps alot.
Just curious because i getting my first bike how does the rear brake in slow tight turns help?
@@anthonybarker9019 Congratulations on your first bike. I am not all certain but i think it has to do with two things. The contact patch on the wheels and the inertia of the motorcycle. By breaking you apply a force backwards, tangentially of the turning circle which increases the inwards acceleration (tightening up the turning radius).
i’m 11 and i’ve always loved bikes, probably not gonna ever get one but i still love watching these videos.
I love your confidence, attitude, and knowledge! Mad props!
Thank you! I watched like 10 videos and nobody told me what to do in a stop sign, now I have all the information. Great video!.
What a great intro to (sport-bike) riding! I really appreciated how you made the beginner feel good about keeping it in the neighborhood for a few days to get comfortable and gain confidence. I’m really looking forward to your next long-form vid!
Really good job on learning how to stop as the first skill. Many, many people crash their first five minutes on a motorcycle (or first 5 seconds) because the controls are completely unfamiliar. There is a first time for everything. Point the motorcycle down a straightaway with nothing to hit. Learn to go straight before learning to turn. At low speeds, bicycle skills are fine for easy turning. If the motorcycle "gets away from you", pull in the clutch, mildly use the brakes and even hit the kill switch. Practice this before getting out of 1st gear. "Whiskey throttle" is a real thing. It is a positive feedback situation where turning the throttle causes you to accelerate and turn the throttle even harder. You can wheelie or burnout your first minute on the motorcycle. Hence the stopping drills first. I (consciously) leaned my shoulder to turn the first couple decades on a motorcycle. Once I learned countersteering, I stopped leaning. (Counter) weighting is unnecessary. You can completely control a motorcycle with steering (low speed, < 20mph) and countersteering (over 20 mph). Hanging off is a track skill. Both effects work at all speeds, but predominate in a certain speed range. There have equal weighing at about 15-25 mph. Taping over the dash is completely unnecessary for beginners. It is one skill you can practice as you advance. It is easier for beginners to think of countersteering as "push right to go right" or "push left to go left". You can learn this by just going straight down the road and moving from the left side of the lane to the right and back again (Car drivers position to car passengers position). You may ride hundreds of miles before getting on the freeway. I shift my liter bike into 6th at 60 mph. If you are used to redlining the bike then keep it in 3rd if you want.
i want to ride and im currently planning on getting a bike so this video is my first step before i take the safety course, i love how well explained this video is and based on the comments i know ill be watching this for a long time
I’m based is South Africa and I can confirm that I’ve since learned a lot from TH-cam. I can’t wait to go buy my first bike before the end of the year.I’m still going to get my motorcycle license but now I clued out of what to do than before watching all the beginner tutorial videos…✌️
Im also South Africa learning on youtube lol
Thank you for all of your advice bro .I just purchased a bike .I've already been riding around my hood for a couple of days and I've already made some of the mistakes you were talking about so thank you for correcting my errors
what bike did you get if you dont mind me asking
I’m a new rider and my first motorcycle is a scooter and with this video I’m looking forward to get my first manual beginner bike. Thanks
yeah same me too bro
i bought a bunch of traffic cones, went to a parking lot, set them up in a figure 8, and practiced. it really helped cornering.
This guy is the chris fix of the moto community, love to you man you got me into not only the sport but recreation as well and though it a good idea to leave a comment saying that on the first video that helped me into the community.
I had never ridden a bike not even a dirt bike but I drove many standards in my life so learning the sweet spot on my brothers gsxr 750 was pretty easy. I can easily flat foot on his bike but my biggest issue is putting my feet up once I get going. I have only shifted into 2nd through my neighborhood but it was exhilarating. I can only imagine going 60-70 on a bike.
I have been riding for 18 years still watched the whole video. Great content Bro!
Just got my first bike, 2024 cfmoto 450s, been watching videos for weeks and man, this is the best one , the way you explain things is awesome, also you being short like i am is a big confidence booster, being on my tip toe even in riding boots feels super sketch lmao
I took the MSF course last month I passed it got my license haven't bought a bike yet watched this video cause I need a refresher so I won't forget how the friction zone feel or how to use it. Great Video really helpful just like the MSF
Im saving up for one . Hoping to getting one soon. Thank you for posting this
I'm getting a Yamaha R1 and this video is my riding guide. I've saved the video and sent it to my e-mail. I have been hearing start on a lighter bike. Now I see that the R1 is just fine. I'm 6 foot 2 inches so I can stand flat foot. As soon as I get the bike Im going to a motor cycle safety course and get my license to. Thank You.
Probably the best beginner tutorial I have watched, keep up the good shit man!
Thanks man
So far of all the videos that I've watched. This is one of the most clear tutorial that I've ever watch. I'm a beginner but I was riding my bike for 1 year not as well and some of the things that you said on this video that I never heard or see on the others helped me a lot. Cheers dude! ride safe! -from Philippines
I learned how to ride from TH-cam. Rode around my block for the first week, after that once I hit the hwy I was going everywhere. Couple months later took MSF course.
Hell yeah
Crazy how I’m watching this video now bc I learn how to ride my motorcycle all on my own. I started in the parking lot then progressed to the road and now highways. I learned slow speeds FIRST bc that’ll need the most focus. It’s easy to just gear up and go. Get comfortable w turning U turns and such. Stopping going. I learn in a week. Day one parking lot up to day 3. And I’m not talking all day, I meaning like 25 minutes a day. I got comfortable quick and I had a pretty good mental basis of manual shifting. Anyone new I do prefer you go to the motorcycle training but my new motorcycle is my only way of transportation so I pressured myself to learn and it worked for me. GET GEAR, I don’t have any yet but very important. I currently have a KTM duke 390
Awesome tutorial, gave me quite a few tips I can use, even though I've ridden before. Bought a '71 Suzuki T350 this Sunday and I've been putting it around the neighborhood while I wait to take my written test. A little tip for 2 stroke bikes: You need to give it gas to take off. I usually hold my revs at about 3k and gently let out the clutch, any lower than that and the bike will stall. 2 strokes have no torque down low, which can be helpful starting out because the bike won't try and throw you if you accidentally give it too much gas.
21:53 ive been riding for 10 years but this is the first time im going to be riding a litre bike, good to know i dont have to change to top gear to sit comfortably on the highway on a 1000, cheers for the vid!
Made me feel a lot better how you said if you are going to drop the bike it would be in that very first slow turning/walking phase... That happened to me yesterday, my first time ever on a motorcycle or working a manual (rc 390), I was bummed out in myself for dropping it so early, literally the very first time I tried to u-turn. Today was too cold but I can't wait to go learn again tmrw, thanks for this video
Everyone tells me about the dangers but not the fun this video made me feel really good about getting a motorcycle appreciate the video ❤
Much love to you bro from a beginner, you're very chill and explain things very well
I’m in Illinois and the motorcycle safety course is free. You do have to put a $20 deposit but at the end of the course you can choose to get it back or to donate it to the program to help pay for the expenses it takes for the equipment
The best video to learn how to ride a motorcycle 🤩 , thanks
Ahhh! I can't wait to get my first bike! Getting the zx4rr which should be at the dealership by early April. Taking the MSF course sometime next month. I've always wanted a motorcycle and now I've finally stopped listening to all the people that say not to and I'm doing what I want to do!
Thank you for creating all this awesome content, this is one of my fav bike channels. And you're inspiring me to do my own motovlog as well!
I was thinking about getting a ZX4R, not the KRT livery version you got. Did you hear anything about when those will be available???
First bike got it two weeks ago 05 gsxr 600, first day I got on it I was able to shift into third around my neighborhood with no issues at all and back down to first and to a stop all so effortlessly, rode motocross as a kid but that was 12 years ago lol
bought my first bike 2 days ago without ever riding one, only ridden on a 125cc dirtbike and drove it all the way home about 45 minutes, definetly a fun hobby
Great video dude wish I would've had the sense to watch something like this ten years ago when buying my first bike
I'm 15 with no Riding experience and my dream is to ride a bike (My favorite bike is the Ninja H2) and I'm planing on taking the safety course once I get the money to do so. And then I will get a used 400 (that's what I have been told is a great bike to start on) the way you explained everything was amazing.
Nice video! This is the best tutorial vid so far! and when u started riding on the hiway i got anxious and my hands and feet were sweating
Man i can listen this dude talk all day long and wont get tired.
Just finished my motorcycle training course and felt like it was lacking. Thank you, i learned a lot from this video.
That was dope bro!!!!! I just bought a ninja 500, and I just got my endorsement. This was refreshing as hell!!!! Thanks again fam!!!
Hey never commented before when I watched the video but I got an 06 Hayabusa 4 months ago when I came across your video after I almost died because I figured everything out on my own except counter steering (i was trying to steer it like a bicycle at high speeds) so I limped it back home grateful to still be alive after I almost hit a dude head on anything this is same video that taught me how to counter steer lol so thanks bro I appreciate it
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I love these. I been doing as much studying as much as possible, videos etc. Honestly the shifting and everything isn't too bad, ridden dirt bikes and quads all my life ( I know I know...) honestly the part I worry about most is turning / braking
I never knew about riding around in first gear that was so helpful made me feel so more comfortable with my bike and learn my bike
This is such a wholesome video, your laugh is very infectious
Really helped me understand even better the basic concepts for riding a bike. I'm starting my license lessons in a month and I've been eyeing a 99 r1. Good choice or not only time will tell. Thanks a lot.
By far best teacher from a video point of view 👌
I am going to get a Honda CBR 600rr coming up pretty soon, and this is the resource that gives me the confidence to do so.
The only thing remotely close to a sport bike I’ve ridden is a 89 Yamaha XT350 dual sport, my first bike when I got licensed at 18 (21 now). After that I started riding cruisers, have a 2003 HD Ultra Classic. In total I’ve been riding just about 3 years in total. Wanted to watch some videos to refresh myself because I’m looking at getting a new GSXR750 in the next year or two. Great video!
I took the msf course 3 days prior to buying my bike a dealer an hour away from my house. Was super nervous but I did it
I learnt everything I kn about bikes on TH-cam...thanks bro
0:29 JESUS. You didn't had to attack us like that.
I swear you are the best at giving instructions on bikes. I’m going to be a first time biker this week hopefully and you are giving me a lot of confidence and tips to learning the bike on my own. You’re the best man!
Lol here to learn lol bought a gsxr 750 for my first bike ....
Completed my course in October and bought a 22’ R1M in November 😅
Nice!
Great video man, thanks putting this together.
My left leg is partially paralyzed and I've always wanted to ride. So I bought a Honda Africa Twin with the DCT push button shift transmission. Was a big 550lb, tall 1100cc bike to learn on.
I recently ordered my 2nd bike, a 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP2 (just arrived at the dealership yesterday) and I'll outfit it with a Kiliktronic adaptive shifter to work the foot lever.
I totally agree that once moving, even on the highway it's pretty easy as long as you have your wits about you and ride like no one can see you.
Anyway, cheers!
Love your videos man. I don't even have a bike anymore and I still watch all your videos
This is the most amazing video of how to ride a motorcycle. Great job, very helpful 💪🏽
Thanks bro. Just bought a gsxr 600. Bout to start practicing now.
I liked the video but noticed the roads were wet is this a challenge in general or particular that new riders should know about too?
I get my bike tomorrow cant wait prolly watched this one video like 5 times 😂 this top beginners guide right here 💪🏾
I'm late to the party. I was busy finishing up the paperwork for my new bike 🤣🤣🤣. Great vid and content as always.
Damn what you get?
@@adobomoto I just DM'd you on IG
@@big_mon1 Why so secretive?
@@deankruse4491 lmao, because it's going to be on my TH-cam vlog so I don't want to ruin the video before I actually make it 🤣🤣🤣
Just about to get my first bike super excited, I feel like this will help me get started.
Nice video. I just started riding and bought a new Hayabusa and I love it and feel super comfortable in the bike. Im 6' 1" 230lbs solid and I feel the bike was made for me.
I hope you're aware that the Hayabusa was the fastest production bike for a long time haha. Ride safe✌️
@thadcox5298 I know. I'm very self-conscious person.
Brilliant video! It explained the basics of riding a bike very well 🙂 Thank you
If you're a beginner and find yourself occasionally hitting that throttle/not completely releasing by accident when trying to emergency break just remember your clutch shuts that right off. Clutch = security blanket when starting out, or at least it was for me.
If you've ridden a bicycle. If you've driven a manual vehicle and can hold your friction zone on a hill. Even if you've never sat on a motorcycle before you will quickly find after a couple passes in the MSF course that you totally got this. I give you three to four passes until you go from, man I'm nervous to oh yeah this is going to be fun.
Great apperciate for this motorcycle learning content ! It's a huge help to every new rider. Hopefully, I could buy my own motorcycle and earn a license soon, then happily joining the two-wheel family. 🥰
Great content again man this is very useful for people that have never ridden or those of us that are having dopey ass days where we can't even focus and we need to take time out and remember how to ride properly.
Learning to get into the first gear is defs the hard part. Ended up doing too many accidental wheelies while getting that release correct, and it was on a 100cc motorcycle
Just got my CBR600 this video is GOLD 🙏🏽
Me watching this at 1AM even though I know how to ride a bike 😆
Really awesome video, learnt few things I didn't knew
13:39 "Unless you're a complete badass"
*Chuckles in most UK CBT courses making you shift from 1st-2nd-3rd within the first hour of being sat on a bike for the first time, Followed by immediately being taken out on the road after 2-3 hours of practice in an open area*
(To be fair though, We're taught on 125cc where I believe you're usually taught on 250cc bikes over there and I'm pretty sure your certifications are straight up "Yo, go buy a 600cc now buddy" where ours is limited to 125cc till you pass ANOTHER exam down the line)
For any new riders starting out dont worry get out of your head it isnt as hard as you think it is u will catch on in no time and i speak from experience i have only been riding a year now but i caught on far quicker ger out of your head and enjoy learning good luck
Thank you bro ❤🙏🏼. Got the friction zone part very easy because i've learned it on a car. Keep it up 💪🏼
I am the same! To me, clutch was the easiest part to lear. Because i learned it on a car, too. For me, it was hardest to feel throttle, but it's all learning progress.
Its was really good video !
Just bought my first bike. Honda cbr 600 and I'm learning from my boy Adobe moto whats up Pare ! Thanks much love brother
Awesome video sir! Just got my bike, and will apply all the tips in this video. Good luck and ride safe!
looking at going for my Bike Licence soon and this vid is so much help. The way you explain it is perfect.
This explanation I have seen so far thank you!!
Hi from Ireland.. just booked my lessons but this video gives me a good idea of what to expect..thank you😊
I am going to buy my first bike tomorrow, really worried about how to drive the bike from the showroom to home, this tutorial is all I got. Wish me luck
Switched from 250cc chopper to Kawasaki KRT Edition ZX6R. After riding 250cc for about 10k miles on highway and in city. I'll ride a bigger cc and a sportsbike for the first time this week. I was kinda nervous. But I see that it can also go without being so aggressive.
Just got a motorcycle and this video was helpful a year later great explanation.
I'm learning how to ride a motorcycle on TH-cam right now- it's very encouraging thanks! 👏🏼
Congrats!
Very informative video as I plan to purchase my first bike sometime after the new year..thank you