He has helped so many riders including myself. Good on you man for having the discipline to do all that parking lot work. Very few riders do that. Myself included unfortunately lol.
@@CityNinja650 I wrecked a dirt bike when I was like 12 and that kept me off bikes for almost 16 years. My cousin also stole his grandfathers 900lb Harley and put himself between it and a tree. The sheer respect I have for what these machines can do to you in a millisecond is why I put in that time. Too many people coming into this hobby thinking these are just fun weekend toys and not serious pieces of machinery that are very capable of fucking you up in a heartbeat.
Good tips. Trying to keep up with a faster, more skilled rider is not a good choice, agreed! Ride at your own pace and ability rather than pushing it too far. Changing the oil on this bike is fairly easy. Just a matter of loosening off those fairings bolts/attachers, and then using the big wrench to loosen off the oil filter after draiing the warmed oil. Very easy to do for most motorcyclists.
Liked the oil change over the audio. I have a 2024 N650 and am able to do a complete oil and filter change with removing or loosening any bodywork. Try it, it works!
Another awesome vid man, a little while ago I figured out what you were saying about setting yourself up for a turn. I use to make alot of sharp turns but figured it was easier and smoother making wider turns. Also appreciate the oil change how to!
I’m glad you figured that out. It definitely helped me when I was first starting out. Here in Pittsburgh there are so many tight spots with cars parked everywhere. Also I’m glad the oil change didn’t take away from the video. I think it worked pretty well. Ride safe
Good story about hazardous attitudes and how they can quickly get you in trouble. I like the “I’M SAFE” checklist… Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Emotion It’s helpful to consider these items to evaluate yourself before a ride. Some of them are flexible, some are not. Sounds like you took a little stress on the road that day.
I never heard that before but I really like that. I talked before about “throttle therapy “ and how I don’t really always agree with it. You should never get on a bike when you have a lot of personal issues going on that can distract you from driving. I can see both ends but the idea of zoning out never made sense especially on a motorcycle.
If riding in winter, having some frame sliders attached to catch the bike and spare the fairings through the engine bolt are a good idea when dealing with ice, slippery leaves, gravel, corrosive salt and snow.
I definitely want to invest in that. Always comes down to money. You said it right when you mentioned the salt. That’s honestly my biggest concern. Last winter the salt completely destroyed my chain. I wonder if I can get something to really protect the underside?
@@CityNinja650 Cool, thanks. I was able to install mine, which were under $100 bucks for the frame sliders, left and right, with the center bar. It's a challenge to install, but not too bad and took about 1 hour. The hope is to never need them of course! Best of luck during the upcoming winter! I used to ride in the winter but the risks are high as you know with the ice most of all.
Glad I ain't the only idiot that rides in the winter. lol I'm in Ontario. I'm still trying to get my confidence back. A few months back my front brakes locked up on me. I went down at around 55-60. Came out fine. Been riding again for a little over a month now. I can feel that background nervous crap. I hate it. In my area, we usually get snow in the winter. I've been caught in it before. I just take it slow, tripod it, etc. Usually, if the roads are clear, I ride, albeit more cautiously on the back roads. My city is kinda lazy, too, so I often have to wait a day or two for them to actually clear the roads. The rain never really bothered me. After about 15 minutes the junk has been washed off the road. Going back to finding my confidence again. Been taking it way slower than I used to, even though I know I can take it. When I went down it was raining, although it was my brakes not the rain--to my knowledge. Never actually figured out what happened, though we did find out the master cylinder failed. My guess is that's what caused it. Just happened to be at a time it was raining. Other than that, it's just idiots that don't know how to drive. Let's go 60 in an 80, or let's pull out even though I see you, etc.
Idiots unite lol. Dude that’s nuts. Did you high side? 60 mph isn’t nothing. I would be shaken up too tbh. Sounds like you had all the gear on as well which probably saved you too. It’s funny. I always joke about riding in the rain saying “well at least it will be an easier slide” which might be true I’m not sure. Either way that’s no joking manor. Did you have recent break work done? I remember seeing a video about changing breaks and they said to make sure to clean the cylinder because it will get stuck due to break dust. When I was about to get my breaks done I remember it felt like mine wanted to lock up. Glad you made it out ok and are still riding tho.
@@CityNinja650 Oddly, no. I caught traction, but I guess the rain helped, and I low sided it. One second I'm riding, then barely applied brakes, then it feels like I'm on ice, then traction, then I'm sliding on my butt, foot, and hand and can see my bike sliding in front of me. I gave the wallet I have a five star review for saving my butt. Literally was sliding on my wallet. The gloves I use have palm protectors. They annoyed me a bit, at first, but I'm really glad I have them, now. I got really lucky. Hit nothing, and the rain definitely made the slide easier. It still shredded my pants though. I was not wearing good pants. Work pants.... I hadn't. The car in front of me touched their brakes, so I touched mine. To let the car behind me know and just in case. I stripped the calipers down, cleaned everything, etc. Obviously drained the lines, put new brake fluid in. That's when I found out the master cylinder wasn't working properly..... Yeah, I'm still trying to find my confidence, but I ain't bright enough to stop riding. lol My biology teacher in college keeps dropping hints about motorcycle accidents, loss of skin, etc. lol
Dude that’s what’s up. Congratulations. You will love it. It’s such a great bike. Honestly I wish it wasn’t then I would trade it for my next one. However it’s such a good bike I can’t part ways with it. Just going to have to figure out how to get my second bike lol.
@@CityNinja650 maybe you could do some test rides with other bikes and make reviews about them? Just an idea if you would like to try other bikesuntil you find the perfect next bile for yourself 😬 dont know if you would be interested in that
@KawaGeorg for sure. I did 2 demo days. Unfortunately the first one I was having audio issues. Still got to figure out what to do with it. I still got all the Indian demo rides to upload too. Probably in the winter. I kinda have it in my head what bike I want next. I want a Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. I fell in love with big baggers like shown in this video. It’s such a great ride.
@@KahoGeorg I can make that happen for sure. I had one oil change video but it was bad. Camera and all that. Next time I do it I will record it and make it real nice.
I was born and raise in 3rd world country. Where i was from we children start riding motorcycle so young i started at 9 up until 17 where my parents moved to US. Ride a bike everyday for a good one hour ride every day to school go home 30mins one way to school. 10 years later i miss riding a motorcycle and going to get Ninja 650 really soon idk if i still have it in me or not but nonetheless can't wait to ride again
Cant disagree with the content. Being in Europe , living in a place with 4 seasons with all their hassles and headaches, it does require some adjustment 2 months now since i got my 650 2024, recently finished my break-in period and had my first maintenance. It did cost me more than 120 bucks to have it done. Looking at you doing your oil change makes me wonder if i can save some money on this as well, as it does not seem to be that much of a difficulty. However, the next maintenance would be in a few 5000 miles or so, but that is not only to do oil change, but i guess to also inspect all other parts/fluids/brakes/bolts/nuts/overall state of the motorcycle, and these kind of activities i am unable to do myself... so i will land up at the dealership no matter what, spending the necessary $.... It would be nice to see how to tighten a chain on a 650, or to inspect other parts (not just to replace, but more to identify if it needs to be changed or not)... So if you ever need new content,... brake fluid/chain tightening/oil change/tire pressure and wear/liquid coolant/etc ;-)
Idiots unite lol. Dude that’s nuts. Did you high side? 60 mph isn’t nothing. I would be shaken up too tbh. Sounds like you had all the gear on as well which probably saved you too. It’s funny. I always joke about riding in the rain saying “well at least it will be an easier slide” which might be true I’m not sure. Either way that’s no joking manor. Did you have recent break work done? I remember seeing a video about changing breaks and they said to make sure to clean the cylinder because it will get stuck due to break dust. When I was about to get my breaks done I remember it felt like mine wanted to lock up. Glad you made it out ok and are still riding tho.
@@imthetiedyeguy normally yea I thought so too. I’m not entirely sure why it didn’t. The tires were pretty new at the time but I would think that would definitely have the grip to endo.
@@ZachFromIT I kinda do a mixture of both. Like if it’s a nozzle that has to be pushed in I’ll use my one hand to push it in and have the nozzle just a little in the gas tank
@@CityNinja650 I've only had to fill twice. At 1st it was obvious, sinking the whole nozzle(to the stop point, in case some bikes are just an open hole. Ninja 500 for me) would not fill the tank. So I've been resting the pumps lip to the top of my gas inlet. Which seems to get it full(er) but maybe not full full? The reading on level vs kickstand can be 2 bars. It's just a bit confusing, I want full but not overfull? Is it like a 4-wheel, too much can cause issues. I guess, thinking about it now, bike leans severely at times. That would favor a tippy top it off methodology as correct. I bring it up, here, because maybe it's a good but uncommon new rider psa(I never rode before buying this bike, 41yrs old and I just want 54mpg while looking a bit cool).
@@CityNinja650 Nah dude, you are stuck on each point for too long. Make it quick and simple. People like videos like that! Not complaining just saying😇
@NOOBISTGAMER appreciate the input. I’ll see what I can do. Honestly tho I really enjoy watching lectures so that’s why my style is more lengthy. Not a big fan of short things especially when they are important. However, I do wanna clip a lot of my videos and make them into shorts. Still up in the air if I’ll make another channel for that or no. Sometimes it can mess up the algorithm by doing that. But I definitely see your point. I personally hate how things are so fast paced anymore but adapt or get left behind lol. Again I really do appreciate the feedback
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Love the @DanDanTheFireman call out! Did 50 miles in a parking lot doing low speed before I hit the road. Helped so much.
He has helped so many riders including myself. Good on you man for having the discipline to do all that parking lot work. Very few riders do that. Myself included unfortunately lol.
@@CityNinja650 I wrecked a dirt bike when I was like 12 and that kept me off bikes for almost 16 years. My cousin also stole his grandfathers 900lb Harley and put himself between it and a tree. The sheer respect I have for what these machines can do to you in a millisecond is why I put in that time. Too many people coming into this hobby thinking these are just fun weekend toys and not serious pieces of machinery that are very capable of fucking you up in a heartbeat.
Good tips. Trying to keep up with a faster, more skilled rider is not a good choice, agreed! Ride at your own pace and ability rather than pushing it too far.
Changing the oil on this bike is fairly easy. Just a matter of loosening off those fairings bolts/attachers, and then using the big wrench to loosen off the oil filter after draiing the warmed oil. Very easy to do for most motorcyclists.
Liked the oil change over the audio. I have a 2024 N650 and am able to do a complete oil and filter change with removing or loosening any bodywork. Try it, it works!
@@dsrstudios9505 thank you for that. Yea I don’t like removing anything if it isn’t completely necessary.
@@CityNinja650 it does require one of those oil filter removers that covers the top part of the oil filter with a nut on it for a wrench
Another awesome vid man, a little while ago I figured out what you were saying about setting yourself up for a turn. I use to make alot of sharp turns but figured it was easier and smoother making wider turns. Also appreciate the oil change how to!
I’m glad you figured that out. It definitely helped me when I was first starting out. Here in Pittsburgh there are so many tight spots with cars parked everywhere.
Also I’m glad the oil change didn’t take away from the video. I think it worked pretty well.
Ride safe
Good story about hazardous attitudes and how they can quickly get you in trouble. I like the “I’M SAFE” checklist…
Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue
Emotion
It’s helpful to consider these items to evaluate yourself before a ride. Some of them are flexible, some are not. Sounds like you took a little stress on the road that day.
I never heard that before but I really like that. I talked before about “throttle therapy “ and how I don’t really always agree with it. You should never get on a bike when you have a lot of personal issues going on that can distract you from driving. I can see both ends but the idea of zoning out never made sense especially on a motorcycle.
I like the video, thanks for the tips! + Complimentary oil change demonstration 😄
@@LD777saed thank you. I’m glad it turned out good. I was happy I got to use lots of extra footage
If riding in winter, having some frame sliders attached to catch the bike and spare the fairings through the engine bolt are a good idea when dealing with ice, slippery leaves, gravel, corrosive salt and snow.
I definitely want to invest in that. Always comes down to money. You said it right when you mentioned the salt. That’s honestly my biggest concern. Last winter the salt completely destroyed my chain. I wonder if I can get something to really protect the underside?
@@CityNinja650 Cool, thanks. I was able to install mine, which were under $100 bucks for the frame sliders, left and right, with the center bar. It's a challenge to install, but not too bad and took about 1 hour. The hope is to never need them of course! Best of luck during the upcoming winter! I used to ride in the winter but the risks are high as you know with the ice most of all.
Glad I ain't the only idiot that rides in the winter. lol I'm in Ontario.
I'm still trying to get my confidence back. A few months back my front brakes locked up on me. I went down at around 55-60. Came out fine. Been riding again for a little over a month now. I can feel that background nervous crap. I hate it.
In my area, we usually get snow in the winter. I've been caught in it before. I just take it slow, tripod it, etc. Usually, if the roads are clear, I ride, albeit more cautiously on the back roads. My city is kinda lazy, too, so I often have to wait a day or two for them to actually clear the roads. The rain never really bothered me. After about 15 minutes the junk has been washed off the road. Going back to finding my confidence again. Been taking it way slower than I used to, even though I know I can take it. When I went down it was raining, although it was my brakes not the rain--to my knowledge. Never actually figured out what happened, though we did find out the master cylinder failed. My guess is that's what caused it. Just happened to be at a time it was raining.
Other than that, it's just idiots that don't know how to drive. Let's go 60 in an 80, or let's pull out even though I see you, etc.
Idiots unite lol.
Dude that’s nuts. Did you high side? 60 mph isn’t nothing. I would be shaken up too tbh. Sounds like you had all the gear on as well which probably saved you too.
It’s funny. I always joke about riding in the rain saying “well at least it will be an easier slide” which might be true I’m not sure.
Either way that’s no joking manor. Did you have recent break work done? I remember seeing a video about changing breaks and they said to make sure to clean the cylinder because it will get stuck due to break dust.
When I was about to get my breaks done I remember it felt like mine wanted to lock up.
Glad you made it out ok and are still riding tho.
@@CityNinja650 Oddly, no. I caught traction, but I guess the rain helped, and I low sided it. One second I'm riding, then barely applied brakes, then it feels like I'm on ice, then traction, then I'm sliding on my butt, foot, and hand and can see my bike sliding in front of me. I gave the wallet I have a five star review for saving my butt. Literally was sliding on my wallet. The gloves I use have palm protectors. They annoyed me a bit, at first, but I'm really glad I have them, now. I got really lucky. Hit nothing, and the rain definitely made the slide easier. It still shredded my pants though. I was not wearing good pants. Work pants....
I hadn't. The car in front of me touched their brakes, so I touched mine. To let the car behind me know and just in case. I stripped the calipers down, cleaned everything, etc. Obviously drained the lines, put new brake fluid in. That's when I found out the master cylinder wasn't working properly.....
Yeah, I'm still trying to find my confidence, but I ain't bright enough to stop riding. lol My biology teacher in college keeps dropping hints about motorcycle accidents, loss of skin, etc. lol
My Ninja 650 arrived yesterday 🙌🏻 have to register it next Monday and then i can finally ride. Cant wait 🥲
Dude that’s what’s up. Congratulations. You will love it. It’s such a great bike. Honestly I wish it wasn’t then I would trade it for my next one. However it’s such a good bike I can’t part ways with it. Just going to have to figure out how to get my second bike lol.
@@CityNinja650 maybe you could do some test rides with other bikes and make reviews about them?
Just an idea if you would like to try other bikesuntil you find the perfect next bile for yourself 😬 dont know if you would be interested in that
@KawaGeorg for sure. I did 2 demo days. Unfortunately the first one I was having audio issues. Still got to figure out what to do with it. I still got all the Indian demo rides to upload too. Probably in the winter.
I kinda have it in my head what bike I want next. I want a Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. I fell in love with big baggers like shown in this video. It’s such a great ride.
I dont know if you already have such types of videos out but i would appreciate some types of tutorials on „how to change oil“ and things like that 😅
@@KahoGeorg I can make that happen for sure. I had one oil change video but it was bad. Camera and all that. Next time I do it I will record it and make it real nice.
I was born and raise in 3rd world country. Where i was from we children start riding motorcycle so young i started at 9 up until 17 where my parents moved to US. Ride a bike everyday for a good one hour ride every day to school go home 30mins one way to school. 10 years later i miss riding a motorcycle and going to get Ninja 650 really soon idk if i still have it in me or not but nonetheless can't wait to ride again
Cant disagree with the content. Being in Europe , living in a place with 4 seasons with all their hassles and headaches, it does require some adjustment
2 months now since i got my 650 2024, recently finished my break-in period and had my first maintenance. It did cost me more than 120 bucks to have it done.
Looking at you doing your oil change makes me wonder if i can save some money on this as well, as it does not seem to be that much of a difficulty. However, the next maintenance would be in a few 5000 miles or so, but that is not only to do oil change, but i guess to also inspect all other parts/fluids/brakes/bolts/nuts/overall state of the motorcycle, and these kind of activities i am unable to do myself... so i will land up at the dealership no matter what, spending the necessary $....
It would be nice to see how to tighten a chain on a 650, or to inspect other parts (not just to replace, but more to identify if it needs to be changed or not)... So if you ever need new content,... brake fluid/chain tightening/oil change/tire pressure and wear/liquid coolant/etc ;-)
Idiots unite lol.
Dude that’s nuts. Did you high side? 60 mph isn’t nothing. I would be shaken up too tbh. Sounds like you had all the gear on as well which probably saved you too.
It’s funny. I always joke about riding in the rain saying “well at least it will be an easier slide” which might be true I’m not sure.
Either way that’s no joking manor. Did you have recent break work done? I remember seeing a video about changing breaks and they said to make sure to clean the cylinder because it will get stuck due to break dust.
When I was about to get my breaks done I remember it felt like mine wanted to lock up.
Glad you made it out ok and are still riding tho.
front tires skid @9:10? I thought a sport bike would normally start to endo before skidding front if stopping in a straight line.
@@imthetiedyeguy normally yea I thought so too. I’m not entirely sure why it didn’t. The tires were pretty new at the time but I would think that would definitely have the grip to endo.
One thing that only just struck me is; gassing up. Am I supposed to plant the nozzle ala my truck OR back it off X amount like filling a gas can?
@@ZachFromIT I kinda do a mixture of both. Like if it’s a nozzle that has to be pushed in I’ll use my one hand to push it in and have the nozzle just a little in the gas tank
@@ZachFromIT if that makes any sense
@@CityNinja650 I've only had to fill twice. At 1st it was obvious, sinking the whole nozzle(to the stop point, in case some bikes are just an open hole. Ninja 500 for me) would not fill the tank.
So I've been resting the pumps lip to the top of my gas inlet. Which seems to get it full(er) but maybe not full full?
The reading on level vs kickstand can be 2 bars. It's just a bit confusing, I want full but not overfull? Is it like a 4-wheel, too much can cause issues.
I guess, thinking about it now, bike leans severely at times. That would favor a tippy top it off methodology as correct.
I bring it up, here, because maybe it's a good but uncommon new rider psa(I never rode before buying this bike, 41yrs old and I just want 54mpg while looking a bit cool).
That old oil didn’t look too good 🥲
It was embarrassingly overdue I must admit.
It was embarrassingly over due I must admit
@@CityNinja650 how often is an oil change on one of these?
@@RobertoSotoA I change mine every 4k or so. I been sick and had no motivation to change it so it’s probably on 6 or 7k
Laggy vid bro make it fast! People are not going to sub if the video is lagging behind.
@@NOOBISTGAMER what was lagging
@@NOOBISTGAMER and I don’t mean that in any smart way just asking. I watched it through several times and it runs smoothly
@@CityNinja650 Nah dude, you are stuck on each point for too long. Make it quick and simple. People like videos like that! Not complaining just saying😇
@NOOBISTGAMER appreciate the input. I’ll see what I can do. Honestly tho I really enjoy watching lectures so that’s why my style is more lengthy. Not a big fan of short things especially when they are important.
However, I do wanna clip a lot of my videos and make them into shorts. Still up in the air if I’ll make another channel for that or no. Sometimes it can mess up the algorithm by doing that.
But I definitely see your point. I personally hate how things are so fast paced anymore but adapt or get left behind lol. Again I really do appreciate the feedback
@@CityNinja650 I'm just saying, don't mind me! 😇 you do your thing and get better everytime! Hope you make it big time. ❤️😇