I like it, I have been riding new for about 6 months (2018 Honda Phantom) and would like to see more videos of things I can practice every time I go out. Maybe like a kind of intermediate things to be a better rider. I still wish I was more confident rider but I love riding. I almost layed her down one of the first times I went out and was going too fast for a turn. Now I have a nervous energy before I ride but am so glad I still do. I can feel myself getting better and more confident each time I ride. My wife actually just got a bike (2017 Yamaha Bolt) and we love riding together. She's better then I am I can admit. Anyways love your videos man, keep it up!
How about a video for an older bike? I have a 1980 Suzuki GS550E with 17,115 miles (according to the odometer). I took and passed the MSF course in July of 2019, and I'd like to go for my license when the weather warms up. How should I treat an older bike that: a) Is more powerful than anything I have ever ridden (we trained on Suzuki 250s) b) Doesn't have ABS c) (I'm sure there are other things you can think of that I can't).
For new tires, I've found that a calm 10 or 15 minutes to warm the tires followed by another 10 or 15 minutes in a parking lot (progressively more aggressive stopping, tight circles, etc) works well. This will get scrub the tires to the maximum extent that you are ever going to be leaning the bike on the streets. No worries about slippery tires on the twisty road you mentioned and it's all done in safe environment and gets the rider to start the practicing you also mentioned. Sounds like a win-win-win to me. Thoughts?
@@miniwarrior7 Just for a little while to get the tires broken in. Once they’re broken in, then all you gotta do is your first 10min or so on the bike take it easy but the grooves will already be there
Mc garage did a video on this. Built 2 engines, broke one in roughly by red lining it everywhere he went. The other he rode it like a granny. Took both engines apart and 0 measurable differences. Just ride your bike however you want
That doesn’t surprise me one bit. Humans have invented a lot of old wives tales and myths on just about everything just because it sounds good but has no basis in science. Like going out in the rain and getting sick because your hair got wet. Wet hair doesn’t make you catch a virus. Being in cold air doesn’t either. In fact hot dry desert air is better for a virus to move than cold damp air. Science!
Just ended up completing my MSF BRC and looking forward to getting my license. After that point I'm upgrading my little scooter to small motorcycle. Thanks for all the pointers along the way so far!
The very first thing I do at my first ride after a few winter months of just watching moto videos is I go to a parking lot to practice some turns and eights. Then I just cruise around my city for a little bit to reacquaint myself with the bike. Now is also a good time to sign up for some additional mid-level classes, like gymkhana/precision maneuvering, enduro training (it pays off handsomely even if you're not a fan of mud), bikers' dedicated first aid etc. Usually there are also some things to fix and items to buy (like that visor you scratched badly in October and just wanted to use up until the end of the season or a stuck passenger peg, or torn gloves) - I make a list and gradually cross things off from it one by one, time permitting, as it is easy to forget some minor but important stuff that might bite me unexpectedly in the buttocks right before departing for a long distance trip in March.
Great timing for me on this video. I am a new rider and just completed and passed my MSF this past weekend and will have my bike in the next week or two!
As a newbie rider myself I love these type of videos, thanks so much for what you do I have learned a bunch from your channel as mcriders channel. My first bike is an '86 Honda shadow and I absolutely love it! Keep up the good work
My favorite place to practice is an Industrial park close by. Nice wide streets, barely any traffic on the weekends and evenings... Every town has a secluded end of an industrial park just ripe for the picking ;)
@@Cody_Ramer if you live 100 miles from a Mcdonalds and dont have stoplights, every street is secluded ....What is this towns name? I'd like to google it ;)
I love these! I’ve been riding for almost 20 years now, and I still learn things from you, or learn that I’ve been doing things correctly this whole time! Also: I have buddies who’ve been looking to learn to ride, and I’ve been pointing them directly to your channel!
It’s so worth having good gear, just got some Forma Terra boots, knee and elbow guards, good gloves, it makes a big difference in confidence riding knowing you’re not going to suffer a lot of injuries if you do spill.
i have put 5,000 miles on my bike since i got it unfortunately it is due for its major service job so this spring i will be adjusting the valves,rebuilding the carbs and checking every bolt and nut along with an oil and filter change,not looking forward to a saturday laying in gravel but oh well needs to be done so i can ride more.
Crash protection is helpful. Put crash cages on my fz 07 Friday and wrecked my bike on Monday. The cages protected by bike so much. I posted some photos in the discord.
The freeway speeds here is 60~80kph. Although in a few spots it's up to 120kph. But they're all toll roads, so I stick to the 30~60kph roads in the city/country side.
Thanks again for such an educational video. As a rider, I am always open to learning more ways to stay safe and improve my skills. BTW, I didn't know that about warm tires.
I enjoyed this video. I am new to motorcycle riding. I just got my motorcycle endorsement yesterday so I am a very new beginner. This video helped a lot. Thanks.
The guy that put your front tire on the Honda is trying to kill you!!!!! 1:49 The tire treads are backwards and the sipes will funnel all the water to the contact patch... Hydroplaning is not fun!!! *Very good video my good friend, i enjoyed it and you're very informative
The only thing about practicing in neighborhoods is that people possibly are less likely to see you. People tend to subconsciously filter out and filter in what they're used to seeing a lot and so their neighborhood is a likely place for them to entirely not see new hazards (the people living in the neighborhood I mean). Fortnine did a video on 'Invisibility Training' where Ryan covered this topic and other important things to remember about visibility.
I’ve been trying to get into riding for a few years now, I got a little mini bike but recently I’ve been wanting to upgrade to something to ride around on the streets. This video was super helpful!
Yes!! when there have the drive lizence, there can no drive curves, no hart breaking, only the rules of the streets! All new driver need a "driving-scool"!! First 2 weeks drive scool, than there can start slow on the street's!! In Germany the same problem, there start with lizence, and dont now what to do when curves are smaller, and so on.... i wishes that all bikers must go to a good bike-driving-scool for beginer!! Sorry for my bad english! Reiner from Germany
Funny I just come across this video. I just hit 1000 miles on my 690 SMCR YESTERDAY. I won't lie it was really hard to not just rip around and follow break in. But break in is done and now it's time to open her up n see what it can do
Excellwnt tips! I've always followed those when getting a new bike. Unfortunately, I had to do some highway to take the bike home. Id switch between 5th and 6th gear, keeping rev no higher that 6k and varying my speed between 100 km/h and 120 km/h. Once home, I restrict my riding within the city for the remainder of the break-in period.
Unfortunately, some of us have to drive on a freeway when we buy our first motorcycle when we have to drive it off the lot. Some dealerships are only accessible through the freeway
Whew! Sure am glad after the fact that I did mostly everything right. I'm up to 1300 miles since July, no slowing down! This is a great informative video. 👍
Actually this video got me thinking about my tires and when I might expect to replace them. I went out and checked and I'm just a sliver away from the wear indicator on my rear tire! This is a 155cc scooter so although I'm not out on the freeway, I am commuting about 35-50mph daily, about 15 miles a day. Is that normal wear? I am not driving aggressively or maxing out my speed one because I'm still new and two because my scooter shop guy said 1200 miles is best for engine break-in not just 600 as the manual says. I was really surprised to see that much wear. I check the air weekly and the rear is usually good, only needing air twice in the last 6 months.
@@rcktgirl05 might need to check the psi in your tires. It could have worn down more if under inflated. Some tires only last about 3-5000 miles. The rear tire wears down faster than the front too.
DanDanTheFireman Thanks, appreciate it! I do have an issue with the front tire losing air rapidly, I have to add 5-8 psi every week. But no problems with the rear. So odd. Maybe that's just the life for this one. I don't even see a brand name on it so it could be crap. I'll replace with a good brand, soon. I'm gonna be in Tucson for president's weekend, are you doing any events that weekend??
Just hit a Walmart in the middle of the night and have a blast, slide it, pop the front, do a couple hard pulls and Learn your machine. If all your thinking about is how not to fall you will fall. If you know the limit of your bike at your skill level you’ll be much safer when not riding anywhere near that limit in the real world. Push the limit and have fun.
I heard if you have new tires that they actually require a couple of sessions of getting hot and cooling down. This causes a chemical reaction and finishes the curing of the tire.
I just bought my bike, but the dealership service department told me they want 600 miles on free way to make sure I was getting use of the highest gear. But not to use cruse control so I'm varying my speed more. Then the rest of the miles mix in with hill riding and city. I live in Central California.
I don't think there's a set mileage/period of time. Everybody learns at a different pace and in different environments. Say a cruiser guy rides 8000miles per season, but highway only. His low speed manoeuver and cornering techniques won't be as sharp as somehow who only rides in the city. An intermediate rider's basics should be close to second nature. Spend decent time practicing each fundamental skill.
New rider here, been riding for a few months now and I bought a brand new r3 and have never dropped it, no need for a used bike. Honestly the price differences aren't that huge so might as well get a new bike for a small difference in price. 4900 for a 2020 r3 or 4500 for a used 1. Why buy used for that small difference. Just don't be stupid. Not hard to do
Great video. I'm really considering getting a new Kawasaki Vulcan S as my first bike. Are there quite a few other riders out there who have also opted new for their 1st bike? I plan on putting on engine guards and frame sliders as well as taking the MSF course in about 3 weeks. Thanks!
Both are super reliable, and have a lot of good choices! Yamaha typically has more bang for you're buck and a bit of character, just some suggestions to think of
I always thought Honda or nothing, until I got my Suzuki , a 2002 SV650S ,15 months ago. She still had the original tires from 2001 on her... 5700kms on the ODO..... in 6 months this last season, I put 20,000 km on it.. Been from Toronto Canada to Nova Scotia on the East coast and a ton of places inbetween... I will now, always own a Suzuki.... One ride on my SV650 made me a believer... I do want a Crossplane crank Yamaha one day, and my old Shadow isn't going anywhere either... but I may get a Busa or a GSXR .... or maybe just Gixxer triple tree swap the SV.... Lots of good deals out there :D
Both are good. Depends on the type of bike you want, if sport then R3 and CBR300r are perfect, R3 is a little better looking and has more up-to-date tech, but a little more expensive. The cbr300 is just incredibly cheap.
Bit late, but for anybody who sees this. I'd go Helmet, gloves, boots, jacket/pants. Low speed crashes are more impact than abrasion. The most common injuries are broken wrists from trying to catch yourself and crushed femurs from the bike falling on you. So get gloves with sliders(hard pieces of plastic/metal that slide if you put your hand down) and boots that have support around the ankle/calf. Dirt bike boots have this in spades, but they aren't very cruiser friendly. While you're still in your parking lot/neighborhood phase, your hoodie and jeans are serviceable. However, I'd recommend getting full gear before your first on-road adventure.
I recently bought gear.. But idk if I went Too big, I ended up getting a textile jacket n pants. Which are padded, but they seem bulky. Would it have been better to get more of a casual fit? (it's going into winter now)
The problem is if you go smaller it may not fit with the armor, I learned that trying to buy my normal size equivalent and it was too small because of the plates
Sorry to bother you but watching Nikki's progression gave me the determination to keep pushing and learn to ride ;).My one question is now I am upgrading from my 250 I am purchasing an Indian Scout after watching your video on bikes..Can I ask where you found the Gear gauge you got for Nikki's 500?? thanks As a disabled female veteran I am proud to say your videos helped me learn...SAFELY !!
7 years now I ride a motorcycle, and one thing I learned beyond "everyone is blind and drunk on the roads" is that myself I am always "a new rider". If you feel like a pro and act like a cocky asshole you will die faster than a guy looking at those kind of videos every now and then.
TroColp68, no way! My son took out 2 of our bikes when he dropped my bagger on his Husky the other day. I’m over it now but I never crash and never drop my bike.
I am thinking about putting a 40kg weight plate on the under side of a 2007 RMZ250. would bring it up to 151kg... Problem i am trying to address is wind on the highway... it has a 249cc 54hp 5 valve Yamaha engine on it so the weight is not a problem for the engine.
I purchased my Kawasaki Z400 in Sept. 2019. I live in the Seattle area and I'm a new rider (62) My bike has 13 mils on it (Mid Jan 2020) Should I take it in for it's first service before re starting to ride it this spring when the drier warmer weather starts ?
I'd wait. I have a z650 and I did my first service at 500 miles and have 1950 miles on it now. I'll be changing it in the spring before I start riding again.
Oil would still be good... Have you been starting it and running it at all? I had mine running today just to charge my battery and run some fuel through it. I was riding it 2 weeks ago here in Canada though :D
@@jimmyfizzy run it until she stops dripping water out the tailpipe... give a few twists to rev it up so she gets good and warm... Don't sustain a high steady rev for any length as that is hard on it, but blip, brap snap, just to clear her throat is fine... Change the oil a bit under the regular schedule to account for the sitting idle time... could leave the same filter I bet though.... Owners manual for my 650 says only change the filter every 3rd oil change ... so I use a top quality filter so it will last the recommended interval
Listening to your videos it seems you and I are about the same physical size, 5’6”, 30 inch inseam. I’m about to purchase my motorcycle. You ride an Indian in your videos and appear to be in a comfortable riding position. What model Indian is your ride?
I enjoyed trying something new with this video. Let me know if you like it!
I enjoyed the result, would be great if u keep this editingstyle.
Pretty good video. I like how switching back and forth made an interesting pace of the video. Great feel
I like it, I have been riding new for about 6 months (2018 Honda Phantom) and would like to see more videos of things I can practice every time I go out. Maybe like a kind of intermediate things to be a better rider. I still wish I was more confident rider but I love riding. I almost layed her down one of the first times I went out and was going too fast for a turn. Now I have a nervous energy before I ride but am so glad I still do. I can feel myself getting better and more confident each time I ride. My wife actually just got a bike (2017 Yamaha Bolt) and we love riding together. She's better then I am I can admit. Anyways love your videos man, keep it up!
Perfect advice for this newbie rider and thank you!!
How about a video for an older bike? I have a 1980 Suzuki GS550E with 17,115 miles (according to the odometer). I took and passed the MSF course in July of 2019, and I'd like to go for my license when the weather warms up.
How should I treat an older bike that:
a) Is more powerful than anything I have ever ridden (we trained on Suzuki 250s)
b) Doesn't have ABS
c) (I'm sure there are other things you can think of that I can't).
"Closer to spring time" Me riding in the cold wet Dutch weather, starts to snow... wish spring time was here hahaha. Ride safe!
Came back to Hamburg last weekend after 5 weeks in Saigon 🥶
This is why I'm getting an enduro bike
Haha precies!
Yeah, I ride during the winter too
The greatest joy of living in Australia is that you can ride all year round in most of the country.
“Don’t ride it like you stole it”
Love it!
For new tires, I've found that a calm 10 or 15 minutes to warm the tires followed by another 10 or 15 minutes in a parking lot (progressively more aggressive stopping, tight circles, etc) works well. This will get scrub the tires to the maximum extent that you are ever going to be leaning the bike on the streets. No worries about slippery tires on the twisty road you mentioned and it's all done in safe environment and gets the rider to start the practicing you also mentioned. Sounds like a win-win-win to me. Thoughts?
But every day?
@@miniwarrior7 Just for a little while to get the tires broken in. Once they’re broken in, then all you gotta do is your first 10min or so on the bike take it easy but the grooves will already be there
Mc garage did a video on this. Built 2 engines, broke one in roughly by red lining it everywhere he went. The other he rode it like a granny. Took both engines apart and 0 measurable differences. Just ride your bike however you want
I saw the video as well, which settled many old arguments.
That doesn’t surprise me one bit. Humans have invented a lot of old wives tales and myths on just about everything just because it sounds good but has no basis in science. Like going out in the rain and getting sick because your hair got wet. Wet hair doesn’t make you catch a virus. Being in cold air doesn’t either. In fact hot dry desert air is better for a virus to move than cold damp air. Science!
Just ended up completing my MSF BRC and looking forward to getting my license. After that point I'm upgrading my little scooter to small motorcycle. Thanks for all the pointers along the way so far!
Did you get your license???If you want im selling my 2021 honda rebel 300 abs i just got my bike like 5 days ago.
@@Vocalizta27 lmao
@@Vocalizta27 still for sale? lol
The very first thing I do at my first ride after a few winter months of just watching moto videos is I go to a parking lot to practice some turns and eights. Then I just cruise around my city for a little bit to reacquaint myself with the bike.
Now is also a good time to sign up for some additional mid-level classes, like gymkhana/precision maneuvering, enduro training (it pays off handsomely even if you're not a fan of mud), bikers' dedicated first aid etc.
Usually there are also some things to fix and items to buy (like that visor you scratched badly in October and just wanted to use up until the end of the season or a stuck passenger peg, or torn gloves) - I make a list and gradually cross things off from it one by one, time permitting, as it is easy to forget some minor but important stuff that might bite me unexpectedly in the buttocks right before departing for a long distance trip in March.
Great timing for me on this video. I am a new rider and just completed and passed my MSF this past weekend and will have my bike in the next week or two!
Welcome back sir! Loved the video, especially now that I just passed my first 1000.
Picked my baby up 3/14/22 and have already logged 600+ miles. Love it.
Bought my 17 Ninja 650 with 6100 miles, though.
i just bought a V Star 650 last week and have only ridden a couple dozen miles but its fun so far. ATGATT all the way for sure though
That's a good bike, easy to learn on.
“Avoid the freeway.”
Me riding my bike back from LA for 300 miles heading to San Diego thru downtown traffic for the first time. Don’t do what I do
Pro tip: Don't learn how to ride your bike in residential cul de sacs if you have an obnoxiously loud exhaust. Pretty please.
I have a stock 300cc bike and im worried my neighbors hate me now lol
As a newbie rider myself I love these type of videos, thanks so much for what you do I have learned a bunch from your channel as mcriders channel. My first bike is an '86 Honda shadow and I absolutely love it! Keep up the good work
He's right guys, my tires were way easier to eat after I warmed em up.
Did you just do salt and pepper or did you also add a little garlic and onion?
My favorite place to practice is an Industrial park close by.
Nice wide streets, barely any traffic on the weekends and evenings...
Every town has a secluded end of an industrial park just ripe for the picking ;)
the county i live in does not have a single stoplight and the nearest mcdonalds is 100 miles away so not every town ;)
@@Cody_Ramer if you live 100 miles from a Mcdonalds and dont have stoplights, every street is secluded ....What is this towns name? I'd like to google it ;)
I love these! I’ve been riding for almost 20 years now, and I still learn things from you, or learn that I’ve been doing things correctly this whole time!
Also: I have buddies who’ve been looking to learn to ride, and I’ve been pointing them directly to your channel!
Yeah spring!!! Can't wait to get out and ride again. Darn Minnesota winter's feel like they last forever! Great video Dan 👍
It’s so worth having good gear, just got some Forma Terra boots, knee and elbow guards, good gloves, it makes a big difference in confidence riding knowing you’re not going to suffer a lot of injuries if you do spill.
If you can’t find a winding road to warm up new tires, just go to a parking lot and do figure 8 maneuvers
i have put 5,000 miles on my bike since i got it unfortunately it is due for its major service job so this spring i will be adjusting the valves,rebuilding the carbs and checking every bolt and nut along with an oil and filter change,not looking forward to a saturday laying in gravel but oh well needs to be done so i can ride more.
Crash protection is helpful. Put crash cages on my fz 07 Friday and wrecked my bike on Monday. The cages protected by bike so much. I posted some photos in the discord.
The freeway speeds here is 60~80kph. Although in a few spots it's up to 120kph. But they're all toll roads, so I stick to the 30~60kph roads in the city/country side.
my first and new bike arrives in 2 days, and this is the video i was looking for! Thank you
Thanks so much. I took two MSF courses. They were fantastic.
Thanks again for such an educational video. As a rider, I am always open to learning more ways to stay safe and improve my skills. BTW, I didn't know that about warm tires.
If you are just starting out, then tell me what motorcycle you are getting!
BMW G310R 2020, starting my riding this year :)
2019 ninja 650r, getting delivered tomorrow.
2020 Drz400sm, been riding for a few months now and love it :)
2020 model Rebel 500 S Model
2019 honda shadow phantom
I took my first freeway ride 2 weeks ago. The next day, I rode from Houston to San Antonio. WOOOO!
I enjoyed this video. I am new to motorcycle riding. I just got my motorcycle endorsement yesterday so I am a very new beginner. This video helped a lot. Thanks.
The guy that put your front tire on the Honda is trying to kill you!!!!! 1:49 The tire treads are backwards and the sipes will funnel all the water to the contact patch... Hydroplaning is not fun!!! *Very good video my good friend, i enjoyed it and you're very informative
The only thing about practicing in neighborhoods is that people possibly are less likely to see you. People tend to subconsciously filter out and filter in what they're used to seeing a lot and so their neighborhood is a likely place for them to entirely not see new hazards (the people living in the neighborhood I mean). Fortnine did a video on 'Invisibility Training' where Ryan covered this topic and other important things to remember about visibility.
I know those tires at 1:55. R those dunlop D series
I’ve been trying to get into riding for a few years now, I got a little mini bike but recently I’ve been wanting to upgrade to something to ride around on the streets. This video was super helpful!
This video was so helpful. Thank you!!
Yes!! when there have the drive lizence, there can no drive curves, no hart breaking, only the rules of the streets! All new driver need a "driving-scool"!!
First 2 weeks drive scool, than there can start slow on the street's!! In Germany the same problem, there start with lizence, and dont now what to do when curves are smaller, and so on.... i wishes that all bikers must go to a good bike-driving-scool for beginer!! Sorry for my bad english! Reiner from Germany
Cool to see a Well know TH-camr from my home town!!! I love riding Spanish trail! Awesome content!
Dude your channel is so dope I love it. I could sit and watch your vids all day but I gotta find some time to ride 😂😂
Excellent video DanDan, a real step up in quality I think!
Funny I just come across this video. I just hit 1000 miles on my 690 SMCR YESTERDAY. I won't lie it was really hard to not just rip around and follow break in. But break in is done and now it's time to open her up n see what it can do
Mmm Tucson. Gotta love those desert roads! Stay safe out there bud.
Nice video i was doing all the things wrong and now i know what should i do.thanks!❤
I'm glad I came across your channel. It's very informative and you deliver the information clearly and well. Thank you.
Love this vid very informative cheers 👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽
hopefully I'll be going through this in the next few weeks, gonna take the msf this weekend!
Thanks!
Number 1 max out throttle and dump the clutch
Dan your videos are very helpful. Thank you.
Great format, very informative and interesting. Even after 2 years of riding I learned something new (brakes brake-in)
Excellwnt tips! I've always followed those when getting a new bike. Unfortunately, I had to do some highway to take the bike home. Id switch between 5th and 6th gear, keeping rev no higher that 6k and varying my speed between 100 km/h and 120 km/h. Once home, I restrict my riding within the city for the remainder of the break-in period.
Thanks for making this video, I am currently preparing to buy my first bike. I am actually looking at getting the honda rebel.
Thanks Dan. Great tips as always.
I love the MSF courses
Unfortunately, some of us have to drive on a freeway when we buy our first motorcycle when we have to drive it off the lot. Some dealerships are only accessible through the freeway
awesome video!
Getting my first bike in like 2 months. Thinking of a 2019 MT-07
Oscar Lopez, look what you started, @DanDanTheFireman
good bike i'd recommend cheaper maybe a 2017 mt no need to get a pretty one you're going to drop and scratch up.
Whew! Sure am glad after the fact that I did mostly everything right. I'm up to 1300 miles since July, no slowing down! This is a great informative video. 👍
Thank you! Share away to help someone else!
Actually this video got me thinking about my tires and when I might expect to replace them. I went out and checked and I'm just a sliver away from the wear indicator on my rear tire! This is a 155cc scooter so although I'm not out on the freeway, I am commuting about 35-50mph daily, about 15 miles a day. Is that normal wear? I am not driving aggressively or maxing out my speed one because I'm still new and two because my scooter shop guy said 1200 miles is best for engine break-in not just 600 as the manual says. I was really surprised to see that much wear. I check the air weekly and the rear is usually good, only needing air twice in the last 6 months.
@@rcktgirl05 might need to check the psi in your tires. It could have worn down more if under inflated. Some tires only last about 3-5000 miles. The rear tire wears down faster than the front too.
DanDanTheFireman Thanks, appreciate it! I do have an issue with the front tire losing air rapidly, I have to add 5-8 psi every week. But no problems with the rear. So odd. Maybe that's just the life for this one. I don't even see a brand name on it so it could be crap. I'll replace with a good brand, soon. I'm gonna be in Tucson for president's weekend, are you doing any events that weekend??
Just hit a Walmart in the middle of the night and have a blast, slide it, pop the front, do a couple hard pulls and Learn your machine. If all your thinking about is how not to fall you will fall. If you know the limit of your bike at your skill level you’ll be much safer when not riding anywhere near that limit in the real world. Push the limit and have fun.
I heard if you have new tires that they actually require a couple of sessions of getting hot and cooling down. This causes a chemical reaction and finishes the curing of the tire.
Different reasoning but same application either way lol. I just thought it was kinda funny
that sucks because the highway is all that i have where i live, i can only go 45 in some places and then 60 to 70 in the rest
I just bought my bike, but the dealership service department told me they want 600 miles on free way to make sure I was getting use of the highest gear. But not to use cruse control so I'm varying my speed more. Then the rest of the miles mix in with hill riding and city. I live in Central California.
When do you move from beginner, to intermediate level? 1 year to 2 years... 3000 to 5000????
Right. I'm only 4 months but over 4k miles
I don't think there's a set mileage/period of time. Everybody learns at a different pace and in different environments.
Say a cruiser guy rides 8000miles per season, but highway only. His low speed manoeuver and cornering techniques won't be as sharp as somehow who only rides in the city.
An intermediate rider's basics should be close to second nature. Spend decent time practicing each fundamental skill.
I like the aspect of thinking about neighborhood driveways as “mini intersections” for practicing. 😎👍
Where do you find service manuals 😭
Thats funny. When I picked up my v4 I asked the dealership how to break it in. They said "ride it like you stole it" 😂 say less! Lol
Where did you got such a wide road with no car at all
New rider here, been riding for a few months now and I bought a brand new r3 and have never dropped it, no need for a used bike. Honestly the price differences aren't that huge so might as well get a new bike for a small difference in price. 4900 for a 2020 r3 or 4500 for a used 1. Why buy used for that small difference. Just don't be stupid. Not hard to do
Great video. I'm really considering getting a new Kawasaki Vulcan S as my first bike. Are there quite a few other riders out there who have also opted new for their 1st bike? I plan on putting on engine guards and frame sliders as well as taking the MSF course in about 3 weeks. Thanks!
With gas prices what they are I may go into the scooter business
airways great getting bike tips from my favorite comedian Tom Segura...
first two vids i saw 😁 i learned a lot
Can you please tell us which specific engine guard you have for the Rebel 500 please?
I am looking for my first bike actually! I’m looking at Honda and Yamaha.
Both are super reliable, and have a lot of good choices! Yamaha typically has more bang for you're buck and a bit of character, just some suggestions to think of
I always thought Honda or nothing, until I got my Suzuki , a 2002 SV650S ,15 months ago. She still had the original tires from 2001 on her... 5700kms on the ODO..... in 6 months this last season, I put 20,000 km on it.. Been from Toronto Canada to Nova Scotia on the East coast and a ton of places inbetween...
I will now, always own a Suzuki.... One ride on my SV650 made me a believer...
I do want a Crossplane crank Yamaha one day, and my old Shadow isn't going anywhere either... but I may get a Busa or a GSXR .... or maybe just Gixxer triple tree swap the SV.... Lots of good deals out there :D
Both are good. Depends on the type of bike you want, if sport then R3 and CBR300r are perfect, R3 is a little better looking and has more up-to-date tech, but a little more expensive. The cbr300 is just incredibly cheap.
Dude What brand and model of motorcycle do you use? In this video?
Do you have a recommendation for most to least important gear? Obviously helmet first, then maybe gloves, boots, jacket and pants?
State of mind
High level of attention
Helmet
Gloves
Jackets
Boots
Bit late, but for anybody who sees this. I'd go Helmet, gloves, boots, jacket/pants.
Low speed crashes are more impact than abrasion. The most common injuries are broken wrists from trying to catch yourself and crushed femurs from the bike falling on you. So get gloves with sliders(hard pieces of plastic/metal that slide if you put your hand down) and boots that have support around the ankle/calf. Dirt bike boots have this in spades, but they aren't very cruiser friendly. While you're still in your parking lot/neighborhood phase, your hoodie and jeans are serviceable. However, I'd recommend getting full gear before your first on-road adventure.
Very informative 👍 What jacket are you wearing?
Thanks! Fly Cool Pro 2
where did you find the service manual for the rebel?
Where did you get your crash guards? Do they fit the Rebel 300?
I recently bought gear.. But idk if I went Too big, I ended up getting a textile jacket n pants. Which are padded, but they seem bulky. Would it have been better to get more of a casual fit? (it's going into winter now)
The problem is if you go smaller it may not fit with the armor, I learned that trying to buy my normal size equivalent and it was too small because of the plates
What are good frame sliders for z900?
What's the name of your gloves? I like them!
I'm sorry if it's been asked already, but do you have link for gear for Rebel 500? I'm getting a 2020 one and would like to get the gear for it.
The DDSM link for beginners guide motorcycle riding do not work in any of the three systems Google, chrome or iOS
2:00 this guy looks alot like Wes Watson
I take the 1000 miles doesn't apply to a used bike right?
You are correct. He's talking about breaking the engine etc in.
Sorry to bother you but watching Nikki's progression gave me the determination to keep pushing and learn to ride ;).My one question is now I am upgrading from my 250 I am purchasing an Indian Scout after watching your video on bikes..Can I ask where you found the Gear gauge you got for Nikki's 500?? thanks As a disabled female veteran I am proud to say your videos helped me learn...SAFELY !!
Dan, a lot of new riders most likely watched this video. Please keep both hands on the motorcycle. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos.
I can’t seem to find an online copy of the service manual. Anyone know where to find one?
the manufacturers website will have a digital copy. what bike do you have?
"I dont care if I die"
t. squid, also me.
Cold tires are like a cold steak 🥩 📝 ✍️
Lol at heavy load
Bro what. I’ve been riding hard as fuck since 350 and I’m at 700 miles now? Sheesh
Why don't you wear hi visibility clothing being you are so safety conscious?
Its not neccessarily about high vis but contrasting visibility
7 years now I ride a motorcycle, and one thing I learned beyond "everyone is blind and drunk on the roads" is that myself I am always "a new rider". If you feel like a pro and act like a cocky asshole you will die faster than a guy looking at those kind of videos every now and then.
Tip #1... don’t crash!
Tip 2.... expect to crash ... drop your bike... and when it does happen, get over it
TroColp68, no way! My son took out 2 of our bikes when he dropped my bagger on his Husky the other day. I’m over it now but I never crash and never drop my bike.
I am thinking about putting a 40kg weight plate on the under side of a 2007 RMZ250. would bring it up to 151kg... Problem i am trying to address is wind on the highway... it has a 249cc 54hp 5 valve Yamaha engine on it so the weight is not a problem for the engine.
Wrong video title, should be: what to do when you buy a new bike
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I have one question guys. Should I filter between cars (when stopped) in 2nd or 1st gear?
1st gear. you dont want to have to take off to avoid getting hit, to find out the bike stalled
I purchased my Kawasaki Z400 in Sept. 2019. I live in the Seattle area and I'm a new rider (62) My bike has 13 mils on it (Mid Jan 2020) Should I take it in for it's first service before re starting to ride it this spring when the drier warmer weather starts ?
I'd wait. I have a z650 and I did my first service at 500 miles and have 1950 miles on it now. I'll be changing it in the spring before I start riding again.
Oil would still be good... Have you been starting it and running it at all?
I had mine running today just to charge my battery and run some fuel through it.
I was riding it 2 weeks ago here in Canada though :D
@@TroyC68 maybe 5 min in the last few days
@@jimmyfizzy run it until she stops dripping water out the tailpipe... give a few twists to rev it up so she gets good and warm...
Don't sustain a high steady rev for any length as that is hard on it, but blip, brap snap, just to clear her throat is fine...
Change the oil a bit under the regular schedule to account for the sitting idle time... could leave the same filter I bet though.... Owners manual for my 650 says only change the filter every 3rd oil change ... so I use a top quality filter so it will last the recommended interval
Listening to your videos it seems you and I are about the same physical size, 5’6”, 30 inch inseam. I’m about to purchase my motorcycle. You ride an Indian in your videos and appear to be in a comfortable riding position. What model Indian is your ride?