Something less talked about, that I personally always recommend new riders, is to begin familiarizing yourself with your surroundings and local neighborhoods - and I'm not just talking about the road layouts. I'm talking about typical flows of traffic, different districts to avoid if there are a lot of trucks or construction vehicles letting all kinds of crap onto the road, and so on. Also keep mind of areas with poor road surface quality, lots of potholes or low maintenance that a bike suffers from much more than a car would. Being comfortable with your surroundings so you always have a sense of where you are, where you're going, and what to potentially look out for in advance, is a major thing to boost your early days in terms of safety and stress. So when you drive around in your car, or in your parents or friends' cars, pay notice to when the rush hour traffic hits hardest, which areas you see intersections with poor visibility, etc, so you're already prepared for your ride on your new motorcycle from the get-go. Stay safe, enjoy the wind and the bugs!
I’ve driven slammed cars and manuals for a while so I know to drive really defensively and understand surroundings as you say. I’m excited to get a bike one day
They all called me crazy when I spent 1.4k on some full leather suit, gloves, boots and a helmet before I even got any bike at all... But then Pappa Yams upload this video baby. That's right, he is telling everyone I was right. I can sleep well and tight tonight
@synissilent9235 it was my first big purchase ever, so naturally, I was excited and nervous. She wanted me to buy Indian but a friend (who passed away in 2007), and I always looked at Harleys. So I bought the smaller Harley. She was always down talking me and my decisions, so finally, on delivery day of my bike, I broke up with her and rode my new motorcycle instead.
At 16 our son got his permit while waiting for the MSF course he was signed up for. First thing we did was get hime a helmet and riding gloves and gave him my riding jacket. Got me a new one lol.
Number 1 is spot on, I transitioned easily to motorcycle due having prior experience with bicycle also having a bicycle that has multiple gears helped me understand manual
I convinced my wife by explaining everything is paid off, even kids college, I (she) have (will have) a lot of life insurance, and their are plenty of better looking men for version 2.0...
12:56 I had a similar experience, but a lot sadder. I did my MSF, and then a month later I bought the Ninja 300. The stealership offered a delivery service, so I had it delivered to my parents' house, and then I dropped the bike at the first stop sign right around the corner. I needed to finagle some tools to get the brake re-aligned to the proper position so that I could use it, and it was (mostly) smooth riding form there, but I'm glad I didn't ride the bike off the stealership lot
An add on to the first point about riding a bike before getting on a motorcycle: for those living in a city environment I highly recommend practicing riding a bicycle in traffic prior to buying your first motorcycle. I live in Philadelphia and rode a bicycle to commute for about a year and a half before buying my first motorcycle. Riding a pedal bike will get you used to navigating traffic on two wheels and some of the risks that come with it. It also gives you a chance to find side streets and lots to practice in when you end up getting your first bike. Often when staying within the city I still will take my pedal bike because you can often actually commute quicker in bike lanes and on sidewalks than you ever could moving with the flow of traffic in a motorized vehicle. It also builds filtering skills which can be extremely useful when riding in heavy traffic.
Good Call Garrett. I ride a bicycle (road and mt). have for years.. and commuting 17 miles one way through Indianapolis taught me a ton about 2 wheel "flexibility". You're always at risk in traffic, so ride like it. Sometimes that means being SUPER chill and just going w the flow of the 3 thousand machines around you... Sometimes it means being a bit aggressive about how to "get outta the way". Teaches you all the side streets. teaches how to anticipate the idiot drivers. teaches how to react quickly and safely. I'm old enough that pedaling (post leukemia) is harder and harder and I want to keep the feeling of two wheel flying, without the pedaling. IE: Why I watch the Yammie .. while being a noob.
Two additional steps you can take to decide if riding a motorcycle is for you- 1. Make a left turn in a left turn lane at an intersection on a bicycle, this will really give you a sense for just how exposed you will be riding in the future. Just make sure it's a smaller intersection with a light to prevent too much danger if it's your first time. 2. Go rent a 50cc scooter from a scooter shop (If you have this option available). If you've never been on a motorcycle or scooter, taking a little 50cc out for a day or two will again give you some idea of what to expect. A standard license will usually do and the 50cc will keep you from "yeeting yourself into the sun". Again, stick to lower speed roads and focus on fundamentals. Ride safe out there everyone!
got my first bike this morning, it’s a 2002 honda shadow 1100 and this channel has helped me learn a lot. i rode dirtbikes for a few years as a teenager but now i have a street bike and i absolutely love it. love these videos too, they’re extremely helpful and i’ve learned things i never had to think about on a dirtbike. i appreciate you so much.
My mom is an nurse too but she's retired and I can't get her to let me get one. I've tryed telling her that I would wear gear and take the msf course but she still won't budge and I'm 18.
My mom was the same way. Now that I'm 27, I decided to rehash the conversation. She came around to it when I told her I wasn't interested in top speed runs (which is true), gear is a must, and that I could make some new friends. I think she figured it wasn't worth resisting after that last point.
My mom used to ride when she was a kid, and she wasnt particularly responsible when she did it. I spent years trying to talk my way into getting a bike, tried a lot of methods. It wasn't until just recently when I just told my mother I can get a current year indestructible Japanese model for the down-payment on a pre-owned car from 2015 at a dealership. It's cheaper, more gas mileage, and it's my best option for reliability. Granted, I'm 23 now and can do what I want, but having the plan and confidence to say it's what I'm doing instead of asking permission did wonders. Got my license a few months ago, got all my gear last week, and now I'm saving for my bike. Good luck all, see you out there.
Just wanted to say I appreciate this channel. It helped me pick out a bike after I got my endorsement and gear(which I bought before buying my bike) glad I got a new ninja 400 ABS even though all my freinds told me to get a 600cc+ "ride your own ride my freinds"
I have been riding a bicycle since I was 4 and can say I've probably been around the world in distance from electric bikes, mountain bikes, bmx to a stolen wreck with only one pedler and a crooked axle, and have about 10.000km on a scooter going back and forth to school. It's starting to get slow, I need something faster, would love to dip my toes into motorcycles, great video!!
I just completed the DMV testing on a yz400f plated and passed with zero issues. I would say guys who grew up riding dirt bikes their whole life will have no problem getting a motorcycle license , imo. Cheers
I started w classes to see if my previous exp was any helpful. But after passing msf and getting my endorsement to ride I did the bold move of buying a MT-07 as my first bike and started riding, slowly but oh buy surely. Ended up getting used and comfortable w my ride and book the road test, which I managed to pull off on my very first try. The rest is history. Tysm for sharing so many good tips, they helped a lot, from basic knowledge, riding tips to which bike to buy. And the time you were giving away a MT-07, and after consideration I went full send on a it. P.S: it also happened to me swapping motorcycles after test riding a XSR900, u had videos on so I took the same advice. Tysm papa yammi, ride safe yall 🫶🏻🏍️
I took my DMV test in 2002 on a 2002 R6, passed no problem. But I knew where the test was given and used their markers to practice the test every day 3 hours a day for 3 weeks.
I live in Pennsylvania and just took a class in to earn my M-class endorsement through a company that isn't affiliated with the MSF. Was unfortunately a bad experience; the instructor failed 5 of 8 students on the skill test, myself included. I went in after doing tons of research on the hobby and buying a full set of safety gear and everything. I found out later that I'm not the only person with complaints about that particular course and/or instructor, but it was super discouraging nonetheless. In my state the class actually is free, which is cool, so I'm looking for one directly associated with the MSF this time instead. I'm determined to earn my endorsement one way or another.
Definitely agree with the first, putting daily practice into road awareness and the physics of 2 wheels has increased my confidence about the idea of taking it up another level. Already got myself on the 2 wheel pipeline might as well go faster at this point 😂
I loved the MSF and learned stuff I had not when I rode 30 years prior. Washington state actually mandates 2 courses. One for permit and one for full endorsement.
Bingo! I always tell people who ask me about riding motorcycles to learn how to ride a bicycle first. I tell them that motorcycle is a heavier and much faster bike. The transition from a bicycle to a motorcycle will make things so much easier.
The thing about doing your research is so true. First time i ever got to ride a motorcycle was a 450 dirt bike. Only because i had looked at countless videos on riding motorcycles i was able to ride it with no hickups. Didnt stall, didnt send it flying over the lot. Knowledge is key
1. IF you think you want a motorcycle take a weekend course at a local training center and make sure its for you before you invest in a bike. You get a license out of the deal and some good training. Plus if you drop the bike its part of the program and will not cost you to repair.
Also, I think a really good thing to start on as well is a low cc dirt bike, just like the bicycle it gets you used to balance but also gets you used to shifting (although a little different). It can help with you being able to control yourself better with unexpected bumps and more. like a 100-112-125, these bikes are great for starting out. To many times I have seen absolute beginners that scare the life out of me because they just keep it in one gear without knowing how to shift at all or start on a way too big of a bike and can't control it. At the bare minimum know the controls of the bike have someone help you or watch a vid on all the controls on a bike like the brakes clutch ect and know what they do and when to use them.
I suspected you were a roadie! I just finished the basic motorcycle class 2 weeks ago, but I've been an avid road cyclist for more than 20 years. Also like MTB. Here's to another level of 2-wheeled travel.
Lol, im from R.I. and was an E.M.T. when that cat was around. We didnt want to see that cat, it was creepy. But that story is 100% true. Can't say the nursing home but was really close to the hosp. Anyhoo im 54 starting to buy gear to take the motorcycle class. Bucket list item. Wifes pissed, im prolly going to start on a mt03....wish me luck. Love the videos...
Especially the first tip made me laugh as someone living in the Netherlands, riding a bicycle since 2 years old or so. Also the way to get your license for a motorcycle is way harder compared to an MSF course. As we have to pass a written test, then a test similar to the MSF course and last we have to do an exam driving like 40 minutes trough towns and the highway and everything in between in normal traffic. Of course you have to take a lot of lessons to get there. But nonetheless I'll be a bit nervous when getting my first bike and driving solo away from the dealer :)
Vulcan 900 is one of the most praised beginner/intermediate bikes out there. There are many videos on these bikes from experienced and knowledgeable (and popular) bikers on TH-cam. A great option for sure.
I actually started by telling my family "hey, I am going to try and learn to ride a motorcycle" and then started buying gear the winter prior to. I now have my M2 (Canadian graduated license) via a MSF course, full gear and I am picking between a CB500x of a Husqvarna Svartpilen... CB500x first, if it gets sold then Svart.
best first bike is and old CB250. slow, heavy. all the things you don't want in a motorcycle but believe me, it will find a way into your heart and make you a better rider for it. it will run forever, drop it, flood it, flog it. if you do hurt it parts are easy to find. when your skills surpass it, pass it on, someone else can love for many years over and over and so on.
I take my msf next week. Figured I need that after smacking my my body through a State Farm sign and wrapping my cbr around the pole at 100mph due to bad riding technique and a lack of knowledge. …bad thing is, I’ve been riding for almost 5 years. 😅
Perfectly timed video as I'm getting ready to purchase my first street legal motorcycle. I've ridden multiple dirt bikes (last a KDX 200), many, many years ago, but am scheduled to take the MSF in a month. I'm looking at getting the bike (Aprilia Tuareg 660) shortly after the test in July/August. I've already been purchasing some gloves, ADV pants/jackets, and boots. I've been researching helmets and will get one prior to getting the bike, but may need to rent one for the course (it's offered) if I don't get it by then. Been doing a lot of research on gear, helmets, and the bike so I'm familiar with everything before I actually get it.
Benefit of bicycling in traffic growing up is vulnerability training, car paranoia, focus, road condition and traffic awareness. Most of these ebike and escooter accidents are caused by riders with no cycling in traffic experience. They aren’t used to being the slowest thing in traffic and have no respect or awareness for slower cyclists or pedestrians. I rode in traffic my whole life. When I had motor cycles, I rode 10,000 miles a year, using them as my primary vehicle. Was off bike for about 22 years and had some drastic health issues, so I resumed on a 50cc Honda Ruckus because that’s all I could physically handle. Weakness and meds lost me a lot of nerver that took time to recover. I scouted out routes in my truck or stuck to well known roads where I knew the conditions; and, even then, stuck to single lane 35 MPH max roads for 200 miles of riding before going on my first 4 lane 35 MPH ride. Traffic awareness on a two wheels is radically different than in a 4 wheeler. Resolved in Spring to be competent again by Summer and went on a 500 mile road trip states away on a 650. Now have a 750 Shadow and a 125 Zuma for commuting and around town and back to predominantly riding 2 wheelers. Absolutely right about getting gear first! You will feel safer, and experience less fatigue factors, particularly from wind, bugs, etc. The higher sensory load exhausts more energy. Gearing up saves you energy that you can supply to other needs.
I grew up with motorcycling parents. I had my motorcycle endorsement at 16. An 81 or 82 Yamaha 400 XS. Was my first bike. I ended up having a family and stopped riding in my late 20s. Flash forward 20 something years later and my daughter is grown up and im now separated from my wife. I ended up buying an Indian Scout. When i told my daughter about it she flipped the fuck out. I ended up taking an MSF course to appease her and went totally ATGAT. Im glad i did take the MSF course. I learned things I hadn't known when riding in my teens and 20s. Sorry. Upon reading this comment back to myself, I see what a boring story it is.
@Yammienoobo Wow! Did I win something? This must be my lucky year. I win stuff from TH-cam all the damn time. But seriously, good luck trying to scam people. Your mom must be so proud of the career path you chose.
Surly your must only be speaking for your state. In Utah I only had to take written test after which I had a learners permit. No mentor needed and after a few weeks a 10 minute parking lot course. Then bam a M endorsement achieved!
I can vouch getting gear before the bike is the move. 2nd day ever of riding and I slipped on a patch of mud pulling the bike out of the shed, and if not for getting decent boots before hand, I’d have probably broken my leg before having even 100 miles on the bike.
IMHO the best bike to start on is either a KTM 390 or something similar. Lightweight with wide bars make it ideal for learning the skills you are going to need for staying upright and holding the road position needed to steer clear of all the hazards and obstacles facing motorcycle riders. Has plenty of power for new riders and the kind of machine you can continue to live with even after you've become confident and competent enough to move up to a more powerful bike, its also true that its much more fun, and safer, to ride a slowish bike fast than a fast bike slow... ish. 😁
I went with the CB300R which is lighter than the KTM 390 by 60 lbs. Almost as light at the Suzuki TU250 at my MSF course. Really light and flickable. Both are great starter bikes.
Getting the american license seems insanely easy and cheap. The A2 license which i am taking is insanely expensive and time consuming here in norway. Got my test on monday tho😳
I think wrong on your gear take. For MSF class you ONLY need over ankle boots (not Moto specific), gloves (actual Moto gloves preferred), and a helmet to take MSF (long pants are required also). I would say a total newbe should take the MSF course 1st. possibly before even owning a bike. There is so much slid gear to sift through out there, if you buy it first, you won't like it later, it's wasted money. Take the course, take some real time to pick your gear once you know what you really want so you aren't just throwing good money after bad.
There were 4 guys whom rode for 6 or so years in my MSF class. Said they never had the time to get their class M. Funny they rode their harley to class.
I researched for years before getting a motorcycle. I'm only 16 so research was all I could do. It made everything so much easier, less scary and in a way familiar. As soon as I turned 16, I bought a sportbike and took it to a parking lot. Didn't stall once (in the parking lot, outside of that, it happened a lot and still happens every now and then). Research how to ride a motorcycle. That includes, hill starts, counter steering, predicting traffic, which gear is best for your style of riding, maintenance, including little things like how new tyres need a bit of wearing in before leaning too much as they're gonna be a bit slick and slippery. I recommend watching a lot of dandanthefireman. Hes an entertaining TH-camr who really helps you develop habits and in a way, codes that pop up in your mind while riding.
I'm turning 18 soon and I'm getting my drivers licens soon as well and I've been wanting to have a bike some day for years now. Researched a lot but my parents are still very against me riding a bike. My mom fell with a friend of hurs with a bike (not high speeds) and a friend of my dad's lost his son right after they bought him a bike so they are very against it. They know that I will be careful but the thing is they know how other people drive and especially how little car drivers care about bikers
He’s not wrong about the amount of people riding without licenses. I passed my MSF course today. Never rode a bike a day in my life. The other 10 people in my class, 2 had rode for 20+ years, 5 had rode for 2+ years, 1 was 18, and one rode passenger for years. Given my total lack of experience, I asked why they were just now taking the course……none of them had ever been licensed. Blew my mind. The funny part? One of the most experienced Harley riders was on my level with low speed maneuvers.
Once you start that 2 wheeled life style you never go back. You ride a motorcycle instead of driving a car, and you ride a bicycle instead of walking. Even your bed suddenly replaces its 4 legs with 2 wheels.
idk about the us, but in my country, the bike license cost as much as the basic salary, so you can guess what people would do, even the summons are way cheaper than taking the course for a license
Ive decided to get a motorcycle. I like the Ninja 400 and GSXR but not sure XR is a good first bike where ive seen the ninja is a good first bike. Definitely wont be skipping the body armor. My mother whos only 4'9 maybe 95lbs and had a Harley Sportster and handled it like a boss.
I can honestly say I will not be getting gear before I get my bike. Gear can be geared towards specific different bikes or designs and I want my bike before I make that decision
Sometimes getting endorsement isn't all that easy. If you have a class A in California, you will need to take all your knowledge tests over including the class A if it has been over a year since getting it. But I have read on Reddit if you do the MSF first then apply, you might not have to.
Your wrong about the motorcycle written test and permit. Here in Pennsylvania you don't have to ride along someone else. The only stipulations is that you can't ride between dusk and dawn witch isn't bad bc I still ride after dark 😂😂 but there's not many cops around here..
Idk about that voom insurance paying for my mileage lol. I literally have a brand new 2023 ktm 890 duke and pay 150 bucks for a full year of full coverage insurance through progressive here in southwestern Pennsylvania lol. So that's pretty cheap to begin with but this ktm is only my 2nd bike and it's my 2nd year of riding as well.
I still cant get over how easy and cheap it is to get a motorcycle permit in the US. Like how are you able to get the permit without ever having driven in traffic?
Bro’s talking about getting a 300 while I’m over here thinking about getting a 250. A 300-400 seems waaaaay too powerful for a clean cut beginner, especially one who took his dirt bike into the sticks once because he was small and couldn’t control it (me). Luckily the 250 I’m thinking about getting is one of the most sought after 250’s in the country
Honestly growing up I was terrible at riding.a bicycle and in fact, because of my nystagmus I have poor balance on my.own two feet. However on a motorcycle I do not have balancing issues. It is weird
i been riding a bicycle to and from school since middle school and an electric bike since a year ago, my current ebike reaches 45 mph and i already have my motorcycle helmet and gloves. Imma start off on a honda cb300r then im gonna get the livewire s2 del mar electric motorcycle. After I get the endorsement of course
I’ll be honest I bought my Harley,learned to ride, got it registered, got a helmet, and maybe someday I’ll get a license if they actually had classes near me
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I love you so much! Your information is truly the best!
Something less talked about, that I personally always recommend new riders, is to begin familiarizing yourself with your surroundings and local neighborhoods - and I'm not just talking about the road layouts. I'm talking about typical flows of traffic, different districts to avoid if there are a lot of trucks or construction vehicles letting all kinds of crap onto the road, and so on. Also keep mind of areas with poor road surface quality, lots of potholes or low maintenance that a bike suffers from much more than a car would.
Being comfortable with your surroundings so you always have a sense of where you are, where you're going, and what to potentially look out for in advance, is a major thing to boost your early days in terms of safety and stress.
So when you drive around in your car, or in your parents or friends' cars, pay notice to when the rush hour traffic hits hardest, which areas you see intersections with poor visibility, etc, so you're already prepared for your ride on your new motorcycle from the get-go.
Stay safe, enjoy the wind and the bugs!
personally i regularly get myself lost in my car and then find my way home for exactly the purpose of knowing my surrounding
@@NotABot-px7ky its a great thing to do
I’ve driven slammed cars and manuals for a while so I know to drive really defensively and understand surroundings as you say. I’m excited to get a bike one day
I’m about to buy a bike and I was driving around in my car and thought “holy hell, what if I was on a bike on this road. I’d die”
Thanks for suggesting this i never thought about heavy truck traffic and debris.
They all called me crazy when I spent 1.4k on some full leather suit, gloves, boots and a helmet before I even got any bike at all... But then Pappa Yams upload this video baby. That's right, he is telling everyone I was right. I can sleep well and tight tonight
I heard this jokingly, and I tell everyone, get your gear before your bike. The worst feeling is getting a bike and not being able to ride it.
Vindication 😂lol
I broke up with a girl because she gave me an earful about my choice in motorcycles.
Good man. Principles, honor, and ambition is all we got.
Why was she upset and what do you ride?
@synissilent9235 it was my first big purchase ever, so naturally, I was excited and nervous. She wanted me to buy Indian but a friend (who passed away in 2007), and I always looked at Harleys. So I bought the smaller Harley. She was always down talking me and my decisions, so finally, on delivery day of my bike, I broke up with her and rode my new motorcycle instead.
I respect it.
Respect ✊🏾
At 16 our son got his permit while waiting for the MSF course he was signed up for. First thing we did was get hime a helmet and riding gloves and gave him my riding jacket. Got me a new one lol.
Number 1 is spot on, I transitioned easily to motorcycle due having prior experience with bicycle also having a bicycle that has multiple gears helped me understand manual
I convinced my wife by explaining everything is paid off,
even kids college,
I (she) have (will have) a lot of life insurance,
and their are plenty of better looking men for version 2.0...
Hahah very dark and funny, yet effective
This is fantastic 😂
12:56 I had a similar experience, but a lot sadder. I did my MSF, and then a month later I bought the Ninja 300. The stealership offered a delivery service, so I had it delivered to my parents' house, and then I dropped the bike at the first stop sign right around the corner. I needed to finagle some tools to get the brake re-aligned to the proper position so that I could use it, and it was (mostly) smooth riding form there, but I'm glad I didn't ride the bike off the stealership lot
An add on to the first point about riding a bike before getting on a motorcycle: for those living in a city environment I highly recommend practicing riding a bicycle in traffic prior to buying your first motorcycle. I live in Philadelphia and rode a bicycle to commute for about a year and a half before buying my first motorcycle. Riding a pedal bike will get you used to navigating traffic on two wheels and some of the risks that come with it. It also gives you a chance to find side streets and lots to practice in when you end up getting your first bike. Often when staying within the city I still will take my pedal bike because you can often actually commute quicker in bike lanes and on sidewalks than you ever could moving with the flow of traffic in a motorized vehicle. It also builds filtering skills which can be extremely useful when riding in heavy traffic.
Add a manual car to that list too. Gets u some instinctual skill to using a clutch.
Good Call Garrett. I ride a bicycle (road and mt). have for years.. and commuting 17 miles one way through Indianapolis taught me a ton about 2 wheel "flexibility". You're always at risk in traffic, so ride like it. Sometimes that means being SUPER chill and just going w the flow of the 3 thousand machines around you... Sometimes it means being a bit aggressive about how to "get outta the way". Teaches you all the side streets. teaches how to anticipate the idiot drivers. teaches how to react quickly and safely. I'm old enough that pedaling (post leukemia) is harder and harder and I want to keep the feeling of two wheel flying, without the pedaling. IE: Why I watch the Yammie .. while being a noob.
Two additional steps you can take to decide if riding a motorcycle is for you- 1. Make a left turn in a left turn lane at an intersection on a bicycle, this will really give you a sense for just how exposed you will be riding in the future. Just make sure it's a smaller intersection with a light to prevent too much danger if it's your first time.
2. Go rent a 50cc scooter from a scooter shop (If you have this option available). If you've never been on a motorcycle or scooter, taking a little 50cc out for a day or two will again give you some idea of what to expect. A standard license will usually do and the 50cc will keep you from "yeeting yourself into the sun". Again, stick to lower speed roads and focus on fundamentals.
Ride safe out there everyone!
Nah. Just get a 600 and unscrew that throttle. Those fit for this world will survive and those that don’t were a waste of resources 😂
@@TrippyWheelsEnduro a fine approach, they just gotta make sure their sandals are thongin on tight! Let'r R.I.P! LoL I'm on that 650 these days myself
I already have my helmet, gloves, and some elbow and knee pads 6 months before I bought my bike. 😂
Literally just had the conversation with my mom. I’m 22 and she still worries so much about me. Makes me sad but I just can’t get over this feeling
got my first bike this morning, it’s a 2002 honda shadow 1100 and this channel has helped me learn a lot. i rode dirtbikes for a few years as a teenager but now i have a street bike and i absolutely love it. love these videos too, they’re extremely helpful and i’ve learned things i never had to think about on a dirtbike. i appreciate you so much.
I had it worse with trying to talk to family about getting a bike. My mom was an ER nurse.
How’d you do it
@@rizeexalted8104 waited till she passed
My mom is an nurse too but she's retired and I can't get her to let me get one. I've tryed telling her that I would wear gear and take the msf course but she still won't budge and I'm 18.
My mom was the same way. Now that I'm 27, I decided to rehash the conversation. She came around to it when I told her I wasn't interested in top speed runs (which is true), gear is a must, and that I could make some new friends.
I think she figured it wasn't worth resisting after that last point.
My mom used to ride when she was a kid, and she wasnt particularly responsible when she did it. I spent years trying to talk my way into getting a bike, tried a lot of methods. It wasn't until just recently when I just told my mother I can get a current year indestructible Japanese model for the down-payment on a pre-owned car from 2015 at a dealership. It's cheaper, more gas mileage, and it's my best option for reliability. Granted, I'm 23 now and can do what I want, but having the plan and confidence to say it's what I'm doing instead of asking permission did wonders. Got my license a few months ago, got all my gear last week, and now I'm saving for my bike. Good luck all, see you out there.
Just wanted to say I appreciate this channel. It helped me pick out a bike after I got my endorsement and gear(which I bought before buying my bike) glad I got a new ninja 400 ABS even though all my freinds told me to get a 600cc+ "ride your own ride my freinds"
Vulcan 900 Custom rider here. I love this low maintenance machine. One of the best bikes I've ever owned as far as daily riding
I have been riding a bicycle since I was 4 and can say I've probably been around the world in distance from electric bikes, mountain bikes, bmx to a stolen wreck with only one pedler and a crooked axle, and have about 10.000km on a scooter going back and forth to school.
It's starting to get slow, I need something faster, would love to dip my toes into motorcycles, great video!!
I just completed the DMV testing on a yz400f plated and passed with zero issues. I would say guys who grew up riding dirt bikes their whole life will have no problem getting a motorcycle license , imo.
Cheers
I'm so glad you got that turbo Hayabusa. I just love hearing about it on every. single. goddamn. video.
I started w classes to see if my previous exp was any helpful. But after passing msf and getting my endorsement to ride I did the bold move of buying a MT-07 as my first bike and started riding, slowly but oh buy surely. Ended up getting used and comfortable w my ride and book the road test, which I managed to pull off on my very first try. The rest is history. Tysm for sharing so many good tips, they helped a lot, from basic knowledge, riding tips to which bike to buy. And the time you were giving away a MT-07, and after consideration I went full send on a it. P.S: it also happened to me swapping motorcycles after test riding a XSR900, u had videos on so I took the same advice. Tysm papa yammi, ride safe yall 🫶🏻🏍️
Hey Yammie and gang you guys did, yes you help me get started in motorcycling, I got a rc390 2-3 weeks ago and loving it!
The basic rider course cost me $275 through my local MSF affiliate.
I took my DMV test in 2002 on a 2002 R6, passed no problem. But I knew where the test was given and used their markers to practice the test every day 3 hours a day for 3 weeks.
I live in Pennsylvania and just took a class in to earn my M-class endorsement through a company that isn't affiliated with the MSF. Was unfortunately a bad experience; the instructor failed 5 of 8 students on the skill test, myself included. I went in after doing tons of research on the hobby and buying a full set of safety gear and everything. I found out later that I'm not the only person with complaints about that particular course and/or instructor, but it was super discouraging nonetheless.
In my state the class actually is free, which is cool, so I'm looking for one directly associated with the MSF this time instead. I'm determined to earn my endorsement one way or another.
I’m in PA as well my experience was very good with the company that did it. They required a valid permit though before signing up.
Definitely agree with the first, putting daily practice into road awareness and the physics of 2 wheels has increased my confidence about the idea of taking it up another level.
Already got myself on the 2 wheel pipeline might as well go faster at this point 😂
I just turned 19 and finished the msf course can’t wait to get my first bike
I loved the MSF and learned stuff I had not when I rode 30 years prior. Washington state actually mandates 2 courses. One for permit and one for full endorsement.
As someone who's getting ready to start riding after the winter season pass, this is a perfect video!
Get the gear, then get the training, then get the bike.
Working on the first 2, number 3 comes in 4-5 months
The Ducati HyperMotard 950 is tugging at my heart strings… it’s like a smokin hot Italian model that I wanna ride everyday!
Bingo! I always tell people who ask me about riding motorcycles to learn how to ride a bicycle first. I tell them that motorcycle is a heavier and much faster bike. The transition from a bicycle to a motorcycle will make things so much easier.
The thing about doing your research is so true. First time i ever got to ride a motorcycle was a 450 dirt bike. Only because i had looked at countless videos on riding motorcycles i was able to ride it with no hickups. Didnt stall, didnt send it flying over the lot. Knowledge is key
Lots of low end power and torque
1. IF you think you want a motorcycle take a weekend course at a local training center and make sure its for you before you invest in a bike. You get a license out of the deal and some good training. Plus if you drop the bike its part of the program and will not cost you to repair.
Also, I think a really good thing to start on as well is a low cc dirt bike, just like the bicycle it gets you used to balance but also gets you used to shifting (although a little different). It can help with you being able to control yourself better with unexpected bumps and more. like a 100-112-125, these bikes are great for starting out. To many times I have seen absolute beginners that scare the life out of me because they just keep it in one gear without knowing how to shift at all or start on a way too big of a bike and can't control it. At the bare minimum know the controls of the bike have someone help you or watch a vid on all the controls on a bike like the brakes clutch ect and know what they do and when to use them.
I'm taking the research tip too far, to the point of obsession, and I couldn't be more excited. Thanks for the name drop.
I suspected you were a roadie! I just finished the basic motorcycle class 2 weeks ago, but I've been an avid road cyclist for more than 20 years. Also like MTB. Here's to another level of 2-wheeled travel.
Lol, im from R.I. and was an E.M.T. when that cat was around. We didnt want to see that cat, it was creepy. But that story is 100% true. Can't say the nursing home but was really close to the hosp. Anyhoo im 54 starting to buy gear to take the motorcycle class. Bucket list item. Wifes pissed, im prolly going to start on a mt03....wish me luck. Love the videos...
I want more beginners rider content with stock footage and dad jokes like these.
Everyone remembers their first time.
Especially the first tip made me laugh as someone living in the Netherlands, riding a bicycle since 2 years old or so. Also the way to get your license for a motorcycle is way harder compared to an MSF course. As we have to pass a written test, then a test similar to the MSF course and last we have to do an exam driving like 40 minutes trough towns and the highway and everything in between in normal traffic. Of course you have to take a lot of lessons to get there. But nonetheless I'll be a bit nervous when getting my first bike and driving solo away from the dealer :)
Vulcan 900 is one of the most praised beginner/intermediate bikes out there. There are many videos on these bikes from experienced and knowledgeable (and popular) bikers on TH-cam. A great option for sure.
some how you talk, it makes me feel nostalgic with how i first time watched you and binge watched you
That's very romantic
I'm gonna get the gear first cuz I'm too excited to wait for the bike
I actually started by telling my family "hey, I am going to try and learn to ride a motorcycle" and then started buying gear the winter prior to. I now have my M2 (Canadian graduated license) via a MSF course, full gear and I am picking between a CB500x of a Husqvarna Svartpilen... CB500x first, if it gets sold then Svart.
I love my Vulcan S!
I bought my first bike today!
Not in Missouri the permit is basically the license and can renew it over and over and over again
best first bike is and old CB250. slow, heavy. all the things you don't want in a motorcycle but believe me, it will find a way into your heart and make you a better rider for it. it will run forever, drop it, flood it, flog it. if you do hurt it parts are easy to find. when your skills surpass it, pass it on, someone else can love for many years over and over and so on.
I take my msf next week. Figured I need that after smacking my my body through a State Farm sign and wrapping my cbr around the pole at 100mph due to bad riding technique and a lack of knowledge. …bad thing is, I’ve been riding for almost 5 years. 😅
😂 A few hundred bucks. My licence cost me 2k in Germany just for the licence
My too
The MSF here in South Dakota is only $75 so we'll worth it. I did it with my daughter and it was great!
Perfectly timed video as I'm getting ready to purchase my first street legal motorcycle. I've ridden multiple dirt bikes (last a KDX 200), many, many years ago, but am scheduled to take the MSF in a month. I'm looking at getting the bike (Aprilia Tuareg 660) shortly after the test in July/August. I've already been purchasing some gloves, ADV pants/jackets, and boots. I've been researching helmets and will get one prior to getting the bike, but may need to rent one for the course (it's offered) if I don't get it by then. Been doing a lot of research on gear, helmets, and the bike so I'm familiar with everything before I actually get it.
The end of this video was actually hilarious lmfao
Benefit of bicycling in traffic growing up is vulnerability training, car paranoia, focus, road condition and traffic awareness. Most of these ebike and escooter accidents are caused by riders with no cycling in traffic experience. They aren’t used to being the slowest thing in traffic and have no respect or awareness for slower cyclists or pedestrians. I rode in traffic my whole life. When I had motor cycles, I rode 10,000 miles a year, using them as my primary vehicle. Was off bike for about 22 years and had some drastic health issues, so I resumed on a 50cc Honda Ruckus because that’s all I could physically handle. Weakness and meds lost me a lot of nerver that took time to recover. I scouted out routes in my truck or stuck to well known roads where I knew the conditions; and, even then, stuck to single lane 35 MPH max roads for 200 miles of riding before going on my first 4 lane 35 MPH ride. Traffic awareness on a two wheels is radically different than in a 4 wheeler. Resolved in Spring to be competent again by Summer and went on a 500 mile road trip states away on a 650. Now have a 750 Shadow and a 125 Zuma for commuting and around town and back to predominantly riding 2 wheelers.
Absolutely right about getting gear first! You will feel safer, and experience less fatigue factors, particularly from wind, bugs, etc. The higher sensory load exhausts more energy. Gearing up saves you energy that you can supply to other needs.
I grew up with motorcycling parents. I had my motorcycle endorsement at 16. An 81 or 82 Yamaha 400 XS. Was my first bike.
I ended up having a family and stopped riding in my late 20s. Flash forward 20 something years later and my daughter is grown up and im now separated from my wife.
I ended up buying an Indian Scout. When i told my daughter about it she flipped the fuck out. I ended up taking an MSF course to appease her and went totally ATGAT. Im glad i did take the MSF course. I learned things I hadn't known when riding in my teens and 20s.
Sorry. Upon reading this comment back to myself, I see what a boring story it is.
@Yammienoobo Wow! Did I win something? This must be my lucky year. I win stuff from TH-cam all the damn time.
But seriously, good luck trying to scam people. Your mom must be so proud of the career path you chose.
Surly your must only be speaking for your state. In Utah I only had to take written test after which I had a learners permit. No mentor needed and after a few weeks a 10 minute parking lot course. Then bam a M endorsement achieved!
I can vouch getting gear before the bike is the move. 2nd day ever of riding and I slipped on a patch of mud pulling the bike out of the shed, and if not for getting decent boots before hand, I’d have probably broken my leg before having even 100 miles on the bike.
IMHO the best bike to start on is either a KTM 390 or something similar. Lightweight with wide bars make it ideal for learning the skills you are going to need for staying upright and holding the road position needed to steer clear of all the hazards and obstacles facing motorcycle riders. Has plenty of power for new riders and the kind of machine you can continue to live with even after you've become confident and competent enough to move up to a more powerful bike, its also true that its much more fun, and safer, to ride a slowish bike fast than a fast bike
slow... ish. 😁
I went with the CB300R which is lighter than the KTM 390 by 60 lbs. Almost as light at the Suzuki TU250 at my MSF course. Really light and flickable. Both are great starter bikes.
Getting the american license seems insanely easy and cheap. The A2 license which i am taking is insanely expensive and time consuming here in norway.
Got my test on monday tho😳
Love your videos. Wish Voom was in Nevada 😥
MSF is mandatory in some states to get your license😊
I think wrong on your gear take. For MSF class you ONLY need over ankle boots (not Moto specific), gloves (actual Moto gloves preferred), and a helmet to take MSF (long pants are required also). I would say a total newbe should take the MSF course 1st. possibly before even owning a bike.
There is so much slid gear to sift through out there, if you buy it first, you won't like it later, it's wasted money. Take the course, take some real time to pick your gear once you know what you really want so you aren't just throwing good money after bad.
There were 4 guys whom rode for 6 or so years in my MSF class. Said they never had the time to get their class M. Funny they rode their harley to class.
I researched for years before getting a motorcycle. I'm only 16 so research was all I could do. It made everything so much easier, less scary and in a way familiar. As soon as I turned 16, I bought a sportbike and took it to a parking lot. Didn't stall once (in the parking lot, outside of that, it happened a lot and still happens every now and then). Research how to ride a motorcycle. That includes, hill starts, counter steering, predicting traffic, which gear is best for your style of riding, maintenance, including little things like how new tyres need a bit of wearing in before leaning too much as they're gonna be a bit slick and slippery. I recommend watching a lot of dandanthefireman. Hes an entertaining TH-camr who really helps you develop habits and in a way, codes that pop up in your mind while riding.
So funny, saw that Pic in the beginning of the Interceptor 500, I had one and it was my first bike. Bought it new in 1986 for $3200, yep I'm old lol
I'm turning 18 soon and I'm getting my drivers licens soon as well and I've been wanting to have a bike some day for years now. Researched a lot but my parents are still very against me riding a bike. My mom fell with a friend of hurs with a bike (not high speeds) and a friend of my dad's lost his son right after they bought him a bike so they are very against it. They know that I will be careful but the thing is they know how other people drive and especially how little car drivers care about bikers
He’s not wrong about the amount of people riding without licenses.
I passed my MSF course today. Never rode a bike a day in my life. The other 10 people in my class, 2 had rode for 20+ years, 5 had rode for 2+ years, 1 was 18, and one rode passenger for years. Given my total lack of experience, I asked why they were just now taking the course……none of them had ever been licensed. Blew my mind.
The funny part? One of the most experienced Harley riders was on my level with low speed maneuvers.
Once you start that 2 wheeled life style you never go back. You ride a motorcycle instead of driving a car, and you ride a bicycle instead of walking. Even your bed suddenly replaces its 4 legs with 2 wheels.
#1 rule for new riders. Buy a BOOM BD250
idk about the us, but in my country, the bike license cost as much as the basic salary, so you can guess what people would do, even the summons are way cheaper than taking the course for a license
Ive decided to get a motorcycle. I like the Ninja 400 and GSXR but not sure XR is a good first bike where ive seen the ninja is a good first bike. Definitely wont be skipping the body armor. My mother whos only 4'9 maybe 95lbs and had a Harley Sportster and handled it like a boss.
i usually only drive my car when i go golfing and mountain biking unless i gotta carry something big lol
My mom never let me get a bike, then the less loved brother did, and I ride it, now I have my own bike. Less loved brother came in clutch
Dude these graphics during the ''family/loved ones'' section.... Made me laugh so fkn hard
can you make a video about the cf moto 450 sr?
MSF in germany: Month theoretical exam oral exam practical exam.
at least 5 practice hours and 12h special practice hours (highway, night, freeway)
I can honestly say I will not be getting gear before I get my bike. Gear can be geared towards specific different bikes or designs and I want my bike before I make that decision
neon astronaut, I have that exact suit! Can't say you don't see me...
Sometimes getting endorsement isn't all that easy. If you have a class A in California, you will need to take all your knowledge tests over including the class A if it has been over a year since getting it. But I have read on Reddit if you do the MSF first then apply, you might not have to.
Harley Street 500’s for me at MSF. Most miserable bike I have ever ridden. 😂
Your wrong about the motorcycle written test and permit. Here in Pennsylvania you don't have to ride along someone else. The only stipulations is that you can't ride between dusk and dawn witch isn't bad bc I still ride after dark 😂😂 but there's not many cops around here..
I swear to god I've seen this video a few times now, does Yammie re-upload his shit?
I luv the comedy 😂😂
idrk where to start since here in alabama you dont need to do the msf, and consequentially theres no courses within a reasonable distance of me
Idk about that voom insurance paying for my mileage lol. I literally have a brand new 2023 ktm 890 duke and pay 150 bucks for a full year of full coverage insurance through progressive here in southwestern Pennsylvania lol. So that's pretty cheap to begin with but this ktm is only my 2nd bike and it's my 2nd year of riding as well.
I still cant get over how easy and cheap it is to get a motorcycle permit in the US. Like how are you able to get the permit without ever having driven in traffic?
Bro’s talking about getting a 300 while I’m over here thinking about getting a 250. A 300-400 seems waaaaay too powerful for a clean cut beginner, especially one who took his dirt bike into the sticks once because he was small and couldn’t control it (me). Luckily the 250 I’m thinking about getting is one of the most sought after 250’s in the country
Honestly growing up I was terrible at riding.a bicycle and in fact, because of my nystagmus I have poor balance on my.own two feet. However on a motorcycle I do not have balancing issues. It is weird
Is funny to learn that in brazil even the motorcycle classes are fucked up, we just need a whatever helmet here
MSF in PA is currently $10
I took the course a little over a week ago and it was free
@@user-fp1tx2zq5u It was free for me, after the $10 fee to Penn DoT to add provisional Motorcycle to my license.
To bad I'm in PA. Might have to move to Ohio so I can get Voom. And well, they also have Cedar Point. That's a bonus!
i been riding a bicycle to and from school since middle school and an electric bike since a year ago, my current ebike reaches 45 mph and i already have my motorcycle helmet and gloves. Imma start off on a honda cb300r then im gonna get the livewire s2 del mar electric motorcycle. After I get the endorsement of course
I’ll be honest I bought my Harley,learned to ride, got it registered, got a helmet, and maybe someday I’ll get a license if they actually had classes near me
Thanks merci :D i want a Ninja H2 first bike
Just get life insurance before you get that H2.
@@jaxager i born with skilz no worries !
In Pennsylvania the MSF basic course was 100% free. It's so dumb to not take the darn course and get a license.
I'm take the canadian motorcycle course this July.
I have the list of bikes they will be teaching me on... can you make a video of those bikes?
You don't dig Mountain Bikes because you live in Texas. Come to Utah, I'll show you around Moab and Deer Valley, and I think you'll see the light. :D
Animals are awesome thanks Oscar
Love watching your videos, fucked my CBT and I still love your videos - they just hurt to watch now
@11:48 instructions unclear i now have 2nd degree burns on my crack from the muffler