I keep my bike in gear at at a light so I can jet against red if some idiot runs up on me too fast. It doesn’t take any longer to lift two legs than it does one. You don’t have to lift them one at a time. That time would be better spent telling kiddos about counter steering.
@@yeokat7802 If that’s the way you do it, ok. I use the front brake and put both feet down. Again, what difference does it make? One footing it serves no purpose!
“A beginner practices until they get it right, a master practices till they make no mistakes” and “good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgement “. As True on riding as the martial arts and life in general.
A smart person learns from other's bad judgment, you don't always get a second chance to learn from your mistakes on a bike, you'd better embrace defensive driving quickly.
I started up holding my motorcycle left foot down in gear as a begginer Now that im more eperienced I usually put it in neutral and hold my bike with 2 feet and hands on the tank I think i just devolved..
Well I do it too many times I am from India And Bikes here are considered as commuting vehicles As you expect 125 cc are really common here(Even i use it too) And from my experience i found that putting the bike to neutral when you stop at a traffic light or whatever is in facr the right thing to do.
@@jinglejangle3287 a fully pulled in clutch doesn't have stress on it... Its safer to stay in gear because you can move out of the way when someone from behind doesn't see you
I've been riding for 18 years, I consider myself a Semi-Pro rider. Not a Pro. Then you get that one guy that's been riding for a year and He thinks he's a pro🤣
Just a thought on "moving up to a bigger bike". I started riding when I was 63 yo. I have short stumpy legs and arthritis. My choice of bikes I was physically able to ride was limited but, fortunately, I liked the look of the cruisers. I thought about starting small and moving up but didn't know how long I had. So I started out with a V Star 1100. Sure, the learning curve was a bit steeper but I've been having fun. I'm not into track days or knee dragging but have done several trips of 500-1000 miles and enjoy the feel of having a V Twin between my legs. Just thought you would like the feedback. BTW, great job. Love your videos.
I want a bike with good tork, a low windshield that almost whistles upon throttle no shifter or gear,, simple operation like a scooter with power like an mc.
hey! get this. Im 47 started out on a 250, outgrew it in weeks, now own a ACE 1100 and LOVE IT! The bike is a beast, I love that I can take my time with how much power I use on it but hated the 250, it has no power.
The only thing i disagree with here is when you said slow speed maneuverability doesn’t contribute to anything else while riding. If you can’t swerve properly at 15 mph(counter steering) comfortably you definitely are gonna have a hard time at 70 mph. Those slow speed drills save your life at actual road speeds.
It's actually harder to do at slow speeds because you're doing all the balance. At mid to high speeds the bike naturally wants to go in a straight line, you only need to know how to counter that force, the bike does the balance part.
wellllll... in Greece, a single upwards nod with a matching facial expression means no, but a single nod is pretty much a yes, anyway... GREAT VIDEO, love you yam
@@tsuthebasa I once read in a book years ago that Bulgarians used the upwards nod to mean"yes" and that this was a notable exception in the Western world. I guess Macedonians took it from them, being related and all. Oh and no Aegean sea for either. :-D
I have been riding for 30 years, I still ride like a beginner. I don't like leaning into corners, and I only do wheelies accidentally because my first bike was a 1972 Kawasaki H2.
@@jonasv19 we use our left hand (clutch hand) to warn about cops (put it in view of the other biker and open and close fist (to warn for cops, or sometimes use right hand if can to warn (either same way or put thumb down and wave arm down indicating to slow down, some car drivers will also warn motorcycles of cops (not all drivers do but some will) by flashing their lights at us to indicate a we are heading towards cops (cops are close)
If you push your bike around you don't have a chance at even taking your license here in Europe. All these things he mentioned are things you must master before taking your license in most european country. In the US, a complete beginner can easily take the msf course, ride around on a parking lot for two days, without ever touching public roads, then be able to buy any motorcycle they want. That is horrible. The system here in Sweden is way different and it requires multiple lessons in maneuvering, driving on public road, 2 mandatory safety lessons that are around 4 hours each, 5 mandatory tests including a theory test with 70 questions, a practical control check on your motorcycle, low speed maneuvering, high speed maneuvering and finally a public road test. Only then you can get your license. If you do any of these things he mentioned in the video in the exam, for example put both of your feet down at a stop, chances are that you will fail. These are all things that you absolutely must master before even taking your license. In the US, these things are seen as secondary because you did your 8 hour lesson to get your license. It's actually quite horrific that it's so easy to get your license in the states. I get that it varies from state to state, but it's not even near the mandatory education and training required in most European countries.
@@jmw8403 You definitively don't master any of those things when getting a license. Yes, you spend several hours practicing, but that's just the beggining. Practice, practice, practice...
@@Wave1dave The difference is that in america, the "practice, practice, practice" comes after getting the license. In America, actual beginners can roam the roads on motorcycles freely. A complete beginner can get a license in two days. That is pretty much impossible in Sweden where I live. Here in Sweden, the "practice, practice, practice" comes before taking the license since you dont have a chance at taking your license if you do any of these things mentioned in the video. Seriously, if you cannot control your bike at low speeds without putting your foot down or without waddeling (3-5 kmph) you cannot take your license. There is literally a test called low speed maneuvering that you must complete in order to take your license. If you put a foot down, you fail the test. Mastering is a hard word and I might have used it incorrectly. Of course you are not perfect when taking your license here in Sweden. You still have a lot to learn. But referring to the video, if you do any of these things mentioned, you cannot take your license since these are things that are tested. New motorcyclists who have just got their licenses are not beginners in the same way they are beginners in the US. In the US, you can be a real beginner with a license after a two day course, fully allowed to ride on the road.
@@jmw8403 I know, I did the same test. But this puts people in a position where they think they don't need to practice anymore since they did that in the course. That's my point. I've seen many riders who think they can manouvre at low speeds when, in fact, they really cannot...
I'm a lifelong rider who developed vertigo that presented about 90-95% of the time. I switched to a Can Am RT Limited so I could stay on the road. I didn't do quite enough research. I knew the Can AM was more stable than the two in back designs and I wanted the top of the line believing it would be the best of that world. Just yesterday the machine and I became one...it took 5000 miles of daily riding to dial that in! The RT rider position is fairly high and cornering reminds me of the ole Rodeo days! A Can Am F3S has a much lower rider position and is akin to operating a frig'n Go Cart and the transition from 2 to 3 is much quicker. I'm commenting here because there's a ton of guys who for one or more reasons have to give their two wheel escape machines and I want them to know that the two upfront design can be a great solution for that. As for Respect from the other guys, I get it in spades.
I think that I realized I wasn’t a “beginner” anymore was on vacation in Ft Lauderdale. Decided to rent a bike from eagle rider, but I didn’t want a Harley, as I ride one daily at home. So I rented a BMW RnineT.... the moment I got on the street and realized that I was just as at home on that bike, even in a city I’ve never been to, as I was on my old carbureted 1200cc Sporster “starter bike” in my home town. For reference, I started riding feb of 2020 and have been commuting almost daily on said 1200cc Harley. Share your stories!!!
Good vid. Started on ‘83 Shadow 500 and moved up to my custom V Star 1100. I paid a hefty price for arrogance as a noob learning on my own. Makes me feel a little better about where I’m at as a rider now tho bc things you mentioned came naturally. I never again lose respect for the power of what I’m sitting on or forget how bad it can hurt you. Always more to learn and I really want a naked bike.
Dude I want a vstrom so bad. Want to get that and upgrade from my 150 scooter. Yeah yeah big jump I'm aware but there's riding classes for a reason. I use two wheeled vehicles as my primary transportation anyway as I don't want a car. Sadly gotta get a car so I gotta hold off on the vstrom
Just plan for replacing your pads so you don't feel bad when they're toast. That's a display of _skill,_ not lackadaisical maintenance. That's what I tell myself anyway.
@@FrozenMadLad any time something rubs it wears off. At high speeds (when you brake of course) the pads might get hotter and wear less because they are designed to work better warm. But not always, depends on the pads and situation.
@@Daniel-dj7fh gotcha, i thought it was generally the other way around. Either way though, backfoot drag is amazing and helps a lot, so I'm gonna do it regardless of wear.
@@stewartnorton6386 in holland left foot on the clutch so it doesn’t shoot up and you can clutch in second faster. funny how each country has its own rules
@Quirin M. For the silly amount of money that you can save on sprockets, additional wear on the chain is not worth it. Will it work? yes. Is it worth it? No.
@Quirin M. I do not buy 20 dollar chains. For me the worst part about chain replacement is the inconvenience. Since there is no way around it, I'd rather have it done properly.
You don't have to change sprockets if they are not worn down to the extent that they need changing. Sure a worn down sprocket can eat a chain up. But just because your chain is dead, it doesn't mean your sprocket is too. Especially if we are talking about sprockets wearing out due to stretching.
Don’t see what difference it makes, one foot or both feet down at a stop. One foot down is definitely a good skill to have in case you’re stopped pointing uphill but otherwise I’d say it doesn’t really matter. I usually do both feet down if for no other reason than to stretch both legs. I agree with what you said about practicing tight parking lot u-turns and other such maneuvers not really translating to much on the street. Seriously, how often does one need to u-turn??? I ride quite a bit and have been riding for over 30 years. I “maybe” have to make a u-turn once a year. Nice skill to have if you’re a cop and can practice on a bike you don’t own... Otherwise, excuuuuuuuse me while I duck walk! I agree with you about riding all types of bikes. I’ve had Japanese standards, adventure bikes, and Harleys. Loved them all. Wish I could have tried a sport bike but being rather large and tall I just don’t fit... Anyhow, like your channel, it’s always fun.
That's where I know I'm not at yet. I've ridden several bikes on trails over the years, for short times and long spans between. I just got my endorsement after an MSF course, but definitely don't have that feeling yet. I do with my 6-speed Camaro I've driven for 9 years though. I'd say it's kind of like knowing you've "paired" yourself to the machine in a way.🤣
The one about trying different bikes couldn’t be more true. I work at motorcycle dealership and when I first started I had my motorcycle license for about a year. I always wanted a sport bike of some sort but I had only ever rode my dads sportster. In about two weeks I realized I hate them😂 while fun and definitely have their own purpose, for the kind of riding I do I realized I’d rather have a cruiser. Eventually I’ll add something along the lines of zx6 r to the collection for track days and when I’m feeling my inner hooligan come out.
0:50 i view bikes as synthetic horses. Just as you build a connection to the horse, you build a connection to your bike. To feel what it feels. Thats what makes a good rider. Not just the pure power of said "horse".
riding for 25 years and i love to put both my feet down and relax at the light. i also like to have it in nuetral. never been down and never had a close call here in socal. yea i wear shorts and a t shirt on all my rides too. i am a proud squid.
I guess back in the 1940s everyone was a squid. I don’t recall seeing every rider dressed like a power ranger or s&m dungeon freak in order to be called a ‘real rider’
@@Karim2clean No way lol financial advice for anyone reading, don't take out a loan for a toy, unless you can afford to pay it off in cash but are just doing it for the credit. But definitely a fun bike I'm sure, definitely not a starter bike though haha
And by the way, bike was actually $2.5k but I put some money into it to get it road legal and regular maintenance since I didn't know how to do it yet, so I include that in the buying price, but it was actually $2.5k as is, 16k miles, great deal, the guy was leaving to the military so he was selling off his assets in a hurry so they didn't sit unused
@@dontleaveamessage bro, it’s a joke lmao. I got my k7 750 for $3400 in cash lol. It was a joke that I financed an overpriced bike with an absurd APR lol
This is how I am too. I’m just a little too short to put both feet down so I put my left toe down at every stop. But to other people maybe we just look more skilled lol
@@Aftermath1738 dude I can’t even get the Honda Africa twin off the side stand cause that thing is so top heavy otherwise I would’ve had one. I can only get one twinkle toe down on that. Lol
Woah woah woah. The shade on the R6 though!? I love my 04 on the street! I've had 2 cruisers, a sport touring (old katana), and now my R6, and I gotta say the R6 is easily my favorite! Great bikes. Love the vid yam. Thanks for always publishing entertaining and informative content.
Things you missed in your list: clutchless shifting: you know how the bike sounds and rides. In fact, you're so in tune with your ride that you really only use your clutch to start moving or to stop. Limit of traction: you know how much it takes to get your wheels loose. After enough time, you can confidently ride in rain, or even on moon dust without having to eat it. Spider sense: You're not sure how, but you can tell if a car driver on the road can't see you. You instinctively move the bike to avoid an accident before that idiot on their phone rear ends you or that college chick snapchatting her friends merges right into you. Acceptance: You've been on the road with clueless drivers long enough that you know crashing is inevitable. You may have already been hit before and you know damn well it likely can happen again. You aren't as nervous as you may have once been, and it allows you to fully enjoy the ride instead of that "what if" gnawing at the back of your mind.
@@unfunny2258 no, not really. It is all in the way constant mesh sequential gearboxes work. However, noobs do not seem to know anything about their function nor that shifting without clutch is even possible, never mind completely safe for engaging dogs that do not run synchro rings. PS, that sarcasm doesn't belong here, go ride something with a cage and four wheels if you wanna be a dick about it.
@@unfunny2258 I think you misconstrued what I have said, buddy. I've said neither this, nor that. What I have said is - it's neither hard, nor common knowledge. So, I am in agreement with @mikafor, since it is one of the things that noobs do not tend to do, AND, I concurred with you, in that it is not hard (OP never said that it was, it was yóú being the wise ass) You should reevaluate this thread and seriously consider if arguing about petty shit like this is where your loyalty is at.
@@iterminator309 but you did say that I should be in a cage on four wheels for being sarcastic, and op did act like clutchless shifting is some hard skill where you have to be extremely in tune with your bike, I know a good amount of noobs that do it (all it takes is letting off the throttle, shifting, then getting back on it)
I started with a naked bike and then a small cruiser. My friends back in the day all rode sport bikes and we used to switch bikes several times. I loved the speed on these rice cookers but I knew if I would own one I would sooner or later kiss a tree. It's just not my cup of tea. I would love to try a dirt bike but my legs are just too short. Lol. Sooo I stayed a cruiser guy.
Man you are right, i learned to ride on a couple cruisers ad one day i tried out my brothers dualsport and i knew i needed one, bought one as fast as i could.
bro its always safer to think that you're a beginner rider being humble about the time you riding screw that wheelie guys at the highways the real goal is getting back to home one piece love from turkey 🇹🇷🇹🇷
@@theodorus321 mind you I played it safe and bought a 150cc not only because it's good on gas but it's safer than buying a 200 which I could have bought but not at 4k 1600 bucks was enough on my wallet
It's not about being a "Beginner" or even an "Advanced" rider. Status of your skills mean nothing. Be safe, have a healthy respect for your bike, and keep your eyes open. Constantly try to improve your riding, in a safe manner.
Grampy yammie ill say this now! *comming from a greenhorn rider* You made me much more confident in my practice habbits in alot of ways. Ive ridden a few bikes in my school days on weekends with friends. But never got my license or my own bike. SO! i bought a bike waaay over skill level but its what i wanted and well respected the beast and many of your tips reninforced the practice ive been having with my... too powerful... too heavy... not a beginner bike..... well ill learn *****curve is steap AF***** Now will be making youtube videos on my journey!
I’ve ridden dirt bikes my whole life and not even real ones. I finally got my first full sized bike which is my YZ125. The weird thing is I hopped on it and I was immediately comfortable on it. Maybe because I’m just used to 2 wheels and size doesn’t make that much of a difference
I daily my Hypermotard, but I broke my shifter last week, so I use my Intruder 1400 as my current daily while I wait for my part, greatest first bike ever!
I usually leave it in gear holding clutch at traffic lights until there’s already a couple of cars behind me and a buffer has been created, then click it in neutral and have a rest
i will say, i’ve had different bikes for dual sports to super sports. my most favorite bike, is my CB500F. not fast but fun to throw in to a corner. easy to work on. cheap to maintain.
Hey Yammie, I just bought my first bike. It’s a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100. I had never really driven motorcycles at all when I bought it, and had someone else test it for me and drive it home. I dropped it twice the first time I got on it, and after just an hour or so each day I could and watching practice courses and shit, I’m not dropping it anymore and getting to know it. Parking lot paladin for the foreseeable future though.
Putting both foot down is perfectly fine. An experienced rider never puts a motorcycle in gear and holds in the clutch in traffic cus they know its better to use neutral cus there's no friction for the clutch giving a better clutch health
Honestly it just seems normal , I’m not going too sit at a light uncomfortable. I put in neutral and both feet down and chill . But I look out for when my light is going to be green
I went from a Yamaha V-Star 650 to a V-Star 1300...rode that for a few years before selling them. I’m now looking to get back into riding on a HD Fat Bob or Indian Chief Bobber.
I sometimes do it for like 2 seconds "balancing the bike" when I just stopped at the traffic light and I'm still upright and then suddenly I putt my foot down as the bike starts to lean to the left lol
A lot of this is explained and demonstrated in the Australian QRide course that you have to complete before you even get your learners licence. I came into this video thinking this was all very common knowledge
I bought my first bike a year and a half ago. I started with a 1984 Honda V65 Sabre VF1100s. A few months in I bought a Yamaha 250 V-Star because cruisers looked nice. I sold both last year for a 1988 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. My Dad told me I skipped every step, but it only felt natural.
i've ridden and owned motorcycles since high school 30 years ago. never did any maintenance on my bikes. I leave that up to the garage. Costs nothing and saves me the hassle. But of course I live in Indonesia, where labor is cheap.
same here =)) you know, if to put enough time into practice there will be no need in self balancing motorcycle anymore =)) (like the one prototype Honda made)
2:23 My first bike was a new 1978 Harley Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider. The dealer recommended it as a good bike for a beginner since it had such a low seat. I traded it in for a new 1980 Honda Goldwing. Then I bought a second new Honda Goldwing in 1985. I bought a third new Goldwing in 1990. In 2018 I was in a car accident and sold all three of them because of medical bills.
I live in the woods in the Canadian maritimes. Country roads are my stomping grounds. Last weekend I took my 800 marauder through a dirt road following my buddys up to his place deep in the boons. I've never done it before with the roads in the condition they're in. Soggy mud ruts. Let me tell you, you feel like a needle on a record. This is my first big bike. I started on motorized bicycles, then i stuck a 49cc 4 stroke motor kit on a yamaha gt80. Well, my buddy let me try his harley that summer, and I started a job working with a bunch of bikers. You shoulda seen the look on their faces when I showed up on my little gt80. To which I said to them, "I'll have me a big bike some day soon, you watch!" 1500 bucks later, I'm loving life on my very own cruiser. All of this has transpired in the last 3 years. I'm 29 now, still learning some of the ropes. But, honestly, I couldn't feel more at home. I've been on bmx bikes my whole life. I can admit, my cruiser feels like a heavy bmx. Hahaha
If you push your bike around you don't have a chance at even taking your license here in Europe. All these things he mentioned are things you must master before taking your license in most european country. In the US, a complete beginner can easily take the msf course, ride around on a parking lot for two days, without ever touching public roads, then be able to buy any motorcycle they want. That is horrible. The system here in Sweden is way different and it requires multiple lessons in maneuvering, driving on public road, 2 mandatory safety lessons that are around 4 hours each, 5 mandatory tests including a theory test with 70 questions, a practical control check on your motorcycle, low speed maneuvering, high speed maneuvering and finally a public road test. Only then you can get your license. To complete those tests, many hours are required and it costs a lot. If you do any of these things he mentioned in the video in the exam, for example put both of your feet down at a stop, chances are that you will fail. These are all things that you absolutely must master before even taking your license. In the US, these things are seen as secondary because you did your 8 hour lesson to get your license. It's actually quite horrific that it's so easy to get your license in the states. I get that it varies from state to state, but it's not even near the mandatory education and training required in most European countries. It's quite easy to see the pattern here. In the states, it's super easy to come by these kinds of things. Wanna buy a gun? Sure, take this little test and you'll have a gun in 15 minutes. Wanna get a motorcycle license? Sure, drive on a parking lot for a few hours and you'll have a license the next day. Convenience is something americans love.
It's amazing how many people I've seen at stop signs and hills with both feet down, trying to balance pulling away with the clutch, front brake, throttle and not doing a very good job of it - sometimes whilst rolling slightly backwards as well!
Beginners ride like that all the time. Granted though, you hold a car like that, with accelerator and clutch (unless you're a handbrake idiot or an automatic ape) on slopes, so maybe all these guys have been driving cars all their lives.
I still love my KLR, I started off on a little 200cc Chinese knock off dual sport and rode it until the engine exploded. Then my grandfather bought me a brand new KLR 650 for my birthday and I fell in love. I have ridden big cruisers, quick little sport bikes, and high HP naked bikes. I still love my KLR. The cruisers are too soft, the sport bikes are too cramped (I'm 6'4" 300lbs), and the naked bikes are too expensive for how I ride. I don't want to go over 90mph, and my KLR tops off right around there. I enjoy being able to take my KLR off road, it's a little heavy for serious trail busting but I haven't come across a road I don't want to take her on.
I quickly got into the habit of keeping my right foot on the peg at red light because the exhaust kept burning my pant leg, only when my right foot is down 🤷♂️
I;ve been riding for 25 years (dirt road race etc). And I STILL try new things on bikes I own. Usually on empty roads with no traffic or danger. Brake a little later, try to shift down mid turn and feel it, lock up the rear on purpose to get a sense of it, sit further back, sit more forward etc. I like to play around on all different kinds of bikes.
I've been riding for 40 years. Never claimed to be a fast rider. I'm a decent street rider. Only just good enough to have fun while keeping myself out of trouble. I own 7.5 bikes. The .5 is a 81 GS1100 pocket bike project. The currents on deck in the garage are 93 ZX11, 01 ZRX 1200 and 98 Superhawk. The rest are in the house (dinning and living rooms, see the videos). I love jumping on a different bike each day. Next season there will be 3 different bikes on deck. My show-off thing is leaving a stop without any change in RPM. Just motor away. Steady throttle and a slight clutch slip. Of course that all depends on which bike I'm on. It's impossible on the 500 two stroke. Rev, slip, rev some more, slip until you get it going, blip the throttle a couple of times, the fully engage while short shifting into second. Avoid first gear. She's nasty. Advice to new riders. Make a friends with an experienced rider and pay attention. Practice being smooth. The slow stuff can be tough so get out there in a big parking lot and get comfortable. Good luck 👍
its funny how when you have a youtube channel you automatically think your a pro but not just cause you talk about something alot it automatically makes you a pro.. some have been riding 20+ years and still wouldnt call themselves experts..
fun fact, in the netherlands it used to be left foot down, but something that happens too often to inexperienced riders is not being in gear properly, so they now advise right foot down, and left on the gear selecter to secure first gear. and yes there is a hill test, but front brake also works for that
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I actually cracked up when you were talking about taking weight off the bike by trimming your bush. Amazing segue into the ad
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I keep my bike in gear at at a light so I can jet against red if some idiot runs up on me too fast. It doesn’t take any longer to lift two legs than it does one. You don’t have to lift them one at a time. That time would be better spent telling kiddos about counter steering.
@@yeokat7802 If that’s the way you do it, ok. I use the front brake and put both feet down. Again, what difference does it make? One footing it serves no purpose!
“A beginner practices until they get it right, a master practices till they make no mistakes” and “good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgement “. As True on riding as the martial arts and life in general.
this is true.
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A smart person learns from other's bad judgment, you don't always get a second chance to learn from your mistakes on a bike, you'd better embrace defensive driving quickly.
And I just ride
And all this time .......and many oriental words later.... I thought practice makes perfect.
You know you're pro when you haven't stalled your bike in over a week 😎
Wow, that's a low bar
@@andyl_k pretty sure it’s a joke
AND it's 5°C, you have an air cooled bike and you fueled with etanol
I’ve never stalled my bike. Ever.
@@Blue_Jayy1 have you ever sat on it 🤣🤣
Well boys, looks like I’m a certified squid
Welcome to the club kid.
7 days a week
Hell yeah, 200th like is mine.
We have an annual squidzmotoclub21 please join
LOL I had to like it , my ocd was going!! It had 299
I started up holding my motorcycle left foot down in gear as a begginer
Now that im more eperienced I usually put it in neutral and hold my bike with 2 feet and hands on the tank
I think i just devolved..
Evolving, just backwards...
Well I do it too many times
I am from India
And Bikes here are considered as commuting vehicles
As you expect 125 cc are really common here(Even i use it too)
And from my experience i found that putting the bike to neutral when you stop at a traffic light or whatever is in facr the right thing to do.
@@RealMiia of course, neutral is better, so you don't stress the clutch. Do you ride a 125 cc 2 stroke or 4 stroke?
Let the drum solo begin!
@@jinglejangle3287 a fully pulled in clutch doesn't have stress on it...
Its safer to stay in gear because you can move out of the way when someone from behind doesn't see you
You are always a beginner, there is something to learn every day. I ride since 1996 btw.
Every time I think “hey, I know what I’m doing” I mess up. I embrace idk what I’m doing .
I've been riding for 18 years, I consider myself a Semi-Pro rider. Not a Pro. Then you get that one guy that's been riding for a year and He thinks he's a pro🤣
@@mrobinson8686 That's why you should never think you can do anything perfect. Puts you at the state to learn new things all the time.
Yeah, once you think you know it all, you can no longer learn.
Very true. Been riding since 1994 and I always get to learn a new one after each fall.
You know you are no longer a beginner when you no longer watch Yammie.
Or when he's telling you stuff you learned over 20 yrs ago. Still Appreciate him though!
Ooooooo shots fired
@@codymarkley8372: No shots fired Dude, we still watch him. You can never know enough.
Touché!
Yet, here you are.
Just a thought on "moving up to a bigger bike". I started riding when I was 63 yo. I have short stumpy legs and arthritis. My choice of bikes I was physically able to ride was limited but, fortunately, I liked the look of the cruisers. I thought about starting small and moving up but didn't know how long I had.
So I started out with a V Star 1100. Sure, the learning curve was a bit steeper but I've been having fun. I'm not into track days or knee dragging but have done several trips of 500-1000 miles and enjoy the feel of having a V Twin between my legs.
Just thought you would like the feedback. BTW, great job. Love your videos.
I want a bike with good tork, a low windshield that almost whistles upon throttle no shifter or gear,, simple operation like a scooter with power like an mc.
64 and I have a Conti GT 650. feel like I'm 22 again.
hey! get this. Im 47 started out on a 250, outgrew it in weeks, now own a ACE 1100 and LOVE IT! The bike is a beast, I love that I can take my time with how much power I use on it but hated the 250, it has no power.
The only thing i disagree with here is when you said slow speed maneuverability doesn’t contribute to anything else while riding. If you can’t swerve properly at 15 mph(counter steering) comfortably you definitely are gonna have a hard time at 70 mph. Those slow speed drills save your life at actual road speeds.
It's actually harder to do at slow speeds because you're doing all the balance. At mid to high speeds the bike naturally wants to go in a straight line, you only need to know how to counter that force, the bike does the balance part.
He says this exact thing
wellllll... in Greece, a single upwards nod with a matching facial expression means no, but a single nod is pretty much a yes, anyway... GREAT VIDEO, love you yam
similar in Albania
Έλληνας και εδωωω
Correction: in Greece a single UPWARDS nod means no. A single downwards nod is still a yes.
Thats weird but thanks for the trivia
Shaking your head up and down continuously means you need to be checked by the a professional 🤣🤣
Same here in Turkey... I guess its an agean sea thing...
@@tsuthebasa I once read in a book years ago that Bulgarians used the upwards nod to mean"yes" and that this was a notable exception in the Western world. I guess Macedonians took it from them, being related and all. Oh and no Aegean sea for either. :-D
Ohhh I got it.. inverted axis controls
Well.. just bought my MT15 and thinking about the H2 🤣🤣🤣
@@love2fight205 lol. Im guessing its a 150cc. Sad
@@777littledragon it is... India is getting the MT-07 tho
The mt15 is 155cc its mostly available in southeast asia
@@777littledragon mt15 produces a whopping 18bhp.....and I owned one
It's and Indian thing
I have been riding for 30 years, I still ride like a beginner. I don't like leaning into corners, and I only do wheelies accidentally because my first bike was a 1972 Kawasaki H2.
I remember the H2 well. It scared the hell out of me. I did a test ride on 1 just after it was introduced. Far too fast for me!
in uk a single nod is what all bikers do when they pass eachother on street (even to unknown bikers) its basically shows respect to them
Unless you ride a BMW then you only nod to other BMW riders... Or on L plates of course...😂
Instead of the biker wave because you guys would need to remove the throttle hand I presume?
Usually a nod to their direction, or to the side if close. Vespas and scooters excluded 🤣🤣
@@aidens04 im on l plates i nod and get nods from people on all bikes, bmw nod to everyone too, its mopeds and harleys that dont tend to nod to others
@@jonasv19 we use our left hand (clutch hand) to warn about cops (put it in view of the other biker and open and close fist (to warn for cops, or sometimes use right hand if can to warn (either same way or put thumb down and wave arm down indicating to slow down, some car drivers will also warn motorcycles of cops (not all drivers do but some will) by flashing their lights at us to indicate a we are heading towards cops (cops are close)
Riding daily for fourteen years on all sorts of bikes; verdict - still learning and always striving for improvement! You all be safe out there!
You're an experienced biker when you can push your bike around and not look awkward or off balance.
If you push your bike around you don't have a chance at even taking your license here in Europe. All these things he mentioned are things you must master before taking your license in most european country. In the US, a complete beginner can easily take the msf course, ride around on a parking lot for two days, without ever touching public roads, then be able to buy any motorcycle they want. That is horrible. The system here in Sweden is way different and it requires multiple lessons in maneuvering, driving on public road, 2 mandatory safety lessons that are around 4 hours each, 5 mandatory tests including a theory test with 70 questions, a practical control check on your motorcycle, low speed maneuvering, high speed maneuvering and finally a public road test. Only then you can get your license.
If you do any of these things he mentioned in the video in the exam, for example put both of your feet down at a stop, chances are that you will fail. These are all things that you absolutely must master before even taking your license. In the US, these things are seen as secondary because you did your 8 hour lesson to get your license. It's actually quite horrific that it's so easy to get your license in the states. I get that it varies from state to state, but it's not even near the mandatory education and training required in most European countries.
@@jmw8403 Laughs with my indian license
@@jmw8403 You definitively don't master any of those things when getting a license. Yes, you spend several hours practicing, but that's just the beggining. Practice, practice, practice...
@@Wave1dave The difference is that in america, the "practice, practice, practice" comes after getting the license. In America, actual beginners can roam the roads on motorcycles freely. A complete beginner can get a license in two days. That is pretty much impossible in Sweden where I live. Here in Sweden, the "practice, practice, practice" comes before taking the license since you dont have a chance at taking your license if you do any of these things mentioned in the video. Seriously, if you cannot control your bike at low speeds without putting your foot down or without waddeling (3-5 kmph) you cannot take your license. There is literally a test called low speed maneuvering that you must complete in order to take your license. If you put a foot down, you fail the test.
Mastering is a hard word and I might have used it incorrectly. Of course you are not perfect when taking your license here in Sweden. You still have a lot to learn. But referring to the video, if you do any of these things mentioned, you cannot take your license since these are things that are tested. New motorcyclists who have just got their licenses are not beginners in the same way they are beginners in the US. In the US, you can be a real beginner with a license after a two day course, fully allowed to ride on the road.
@@jmw8403 I know, I did the same test. But this puts people in a position where they think they don't need to practice anymore since they did that in the course. That's my point. I've seen many riders who think they can manouvre at low speeds when, in fact, they really cannot...
easy tip for ease in corners- turn your head, where your head and eyes go so will your bike. Just look where you want to go and your halfway there.
"Salads are cheaper than carbon fiber" hahaha I love it! Should do a sticker
7 lbs = 1hp
@@firefly3981 really???!!?!!
my dad always said the best riders outside of a track, treat it like a sport, ride daily, always aiming for improvement.
I'm still a beginner I mean just look at the name
How many motorcycle you wreck??
@@jayjaysylvester560 plenty
@@itspartlymyidea 😄
I've been known to break a bone every now and then.
Your grammar needs tuning.
Thanks!
Right amount of motorcycles to own. Number you have + 1.
Downshifting before coming to a traffic stop or stop light, so that you dont need to shift a bunch of gears while being stationary.
pro move
That transition to that sponsor was uncalled for
But it was HOT...wasnt it?
Admit it, you felt a little violated.
You are always learning and evolving. I've been riding for over 35 years and still learning new things
I throw my bike into neutral once cars behind me stop moving. Takes 1 seconds to throw it into 1st and take off. 2008 victory kingpin.
Aahh, so you also most likely only clicked this video because of the Cross-country? 😂😂😂
@@davidsii4173 I was just watching random stuff and saw it 😂 ended up getting into an accident with my victory. Now I have a Harley road glide special
@@daddycthulhugaming8712 I'm sorry
@@davidsii4173 It's all good. No where near as bad as my first bike wreck 😂
@@daddycthulhugaming8712 I meant because you ride a Harley 😂😂😂. Bad wreck?
I'm a lifelong rider who developed vertigo that presented about 90-95% of the time. I switched to a Can Am RT Limited so I could stay on the road. I didn't do quite enough research. I knew the Can AM was more stable than the two in back designs and I wanted the top of the line believing it would be the best of that world. Just yesterday the machine and I became one...it took 5000 miles of daily riding to dial that in! The RT rider position is fairly high and cornering reminds me of the ole Rodeo days! A Can Am F3S has a much lower rider position and is akin to operating a frig'n Go Cart and the transition from 2 to 3 is much quicker. I'm commenting here because there's a ton of guys who for one or more reasons have to give their two wheel escape machines and I want them to know that the two upfront design can be a great solution for that. As for Respect from the other guys, I get it in spades.
I think that I realized I wasn’t a “beginner” anymore was on vacation in Ft Lauderdale. Decided to rent a bike from eagle rider, but I didn’t want a Harley, as I ride one daily at home. So I rented a BMW RnineT.... the moment I got on the street and realized that I was just as at home on that bike, even in a city I’ve never been to, as I was on my old carbureted 1200cc Sporster “starter bike” in my home town.
For reference, I started riding feb of 2020 and have been commuting almost daily on said 1200cc Harley.
Share your stories!!!
I started riding in July of 2020..been dailying since then. Able to switch between my little 320 and my buddies 87 virago 750.
Been riding since July 2016 on my Gixxer 155. It's my only bike. (The 155-250cc class is the most suited class of bikes for city rides in India).
@@mad_magician I’ve seen some of the driving videos out of India. I’m guessing that the ability to get reeeeal skinny is a plus there. STAY SAFE!!
@@RTJsims Yeah 😅 riding on the Indian streets is a whole different story than the rest of world. It's absolutely chaotic to say the least.
Imagine being pulled over for speeding and you have your speedometer covered with tape that says "don't worry."
Perfect timing
Good vid. Started on ‘83 Shadow 500 and moved up to my custom V Star 1100. I paid a hefty price for arrogance as a noob learning on my own. Makes me feel a little better about where I’m at as a rider now tho bc things you mentioned came naturally. I never again lose respect for the power of what I’m sitting on or forget how bad it can hurt you. Always more to learn and I really want a naked bike.
Well I'm not at noobie rider anymore. Everytime i stop, i only use my left foot. Why? Because I'm 5'4 and it's easier to put 1 foot down than 2 haha
😂😂😂
i’m 5”6 i do the same lmao
Bought my first bike yesterday at 17! Its an 04 r6, after riding my dad’s vstrom for the past year I finally got my own!
Dude I want a vstrom so bad. Want to get that and upgrade from my 150 scooter. Yeah yeah big jump I'm aware but there's riding classes for a reason. I use two wheeled vehicles as my primary transportation anyway as I don't want a car. Sadly gotta get a car so I gotta hold off on the vstrom
Ride safe my man, always go as fast as you can see. And always watch out for others.
I put no foot down.. im beyond this world
Lol I don’t use hands to steer...... I’m beyond this universe
I don't use my brakes unless I'm actually coming to a stop, and that's at about 10 mph
Dragging rear brake at low speeds is god tier
The added control is awesome. 👌
Just plan for replacing your pads so you don't feel bad when they're toast. That's a display of _skill,_ not lackadaisical maintenance.
That's what I tell myself anyway.
@@skuzzyj I though most of the pad wear happened at high speeds?
@@FrozenMadLad any time something rubs it wears off. At high speeds (when you brake of course) the pads might get hotter and wear less because they are designed to work better warm. But not always, depends on the pads and situation.
@@Daniel-dj7fh gotcha, i thought it was generally the other way around. Either way though, backfoot drag is amazing and helps a lot, so I'm gonna do it regardless of wear.
Sending this to all the dudes I group ride with who yell at me for not putting both feet down 😒
Same kind of people that say you should waddle the bike at slower speeds instead of "slow race".
In the UK you are taught to always have your right foot on the back brake when stopped in traffic.
@@stewartnorton6386 interesting you said that since one of the dudes I ride with is from the UK 😂
MSF is big on having both feet down. I'm a rider coach, and when I'm not training people, I only put my left foot down at stops.
@@stewartnorton6386 in holland left foot on the clutch so it doesn’t shoot up and you can clutch in second faster. funny how each country has its own rules
Experienced rider would know to replace the chain AND the sprockets together.
@Quirin M. For the silly amount of money that you can save on sprockets, additional wear on the chain is not worth it.
Will it work?
yes.
Is it worth it?
No.
@Quirin M. I do not buy 20 dollar chains. For me the worst part about chain replacement is the inconvenience. Since there is no way around it, I'd rather have it done properly.
Easy fellas. Let's agree that it's ok to do it either way. I normally do sprockets every other chain cuz I'm cheap and lazy🙂
@@unclebadger597 🍻
You don't have to change sprockets if they are not worn down to the extent that they need changing.
Sure a worn down sprocket can eat a chain up. But just because your chain is dead, it doesn't mean your sprocket is too. Especially if we are talking about sprockets wearing out due to stretching.
Don’t see what difference it makes, one foot or both feet down at a stop. One foot down is definitely a good skill to have in case you’re stopped pointing uphill but otherwise I’d say it doesn’t really matter. I usually do both feet down if for no other reason than to stretch both legs. I agree with what you said about practicing tight parking lot u-turns and other such maneuvers not really translating to much on the street. Seriously, how often does one need to u-turn??? I ride quite a bit and have been riding for over 30 years. I “maybe” have to make a u-turn once a year. Nice skill to have if you’re a cop and can practice on a bike you don’t own... Otherwise, excuuuuuuuse me while I duck walk! I agree with you about riding all types of bikes. I’ve had Japanese standards, adventure bikes, and Harleys. Loved them all. Wish I could have tried a sport bike but being rather large and tall I just don’t fit... Anyhow, like your channel, it’s always fun.
Depends on where you ride I suppose. I U-turn fairly regularly but I live in a city. Out in the boonies there's much less of a need to do so
I started riding last summer almost every day, and recently i realized the bike now feels like an extension of my body.
Its such an amazing feeling
Then you realize it's too slow, so you take more risks. Time to upgrade, and gain a healthy respect for your new steed.
That's where I know I'm not at yet. I've ridden several bikes on trails over the years, for short times and long spans between. I just got my endorsement after an MSF course, but definitely don't have that feeling yet. I do with my 6-speed Camaro I've driven for 9 years though. I'd say it's kind of like knowing you've "paired" yourself to the machine in a way.🤣
The one about trying different bikes couldn’t be more true. I work at motorcycle dealership and when I first started I had my motorcycle license for about a year. I always wanted a sport bike of some sort but I had only ever rode my dads sportster. In about two weeks I realized I hate them😂 while fun and definitely have their own purpose, for the kind of riding I do I realized I’d rather have a cruiser. Eventually I’ll add something along the lines of zx6 r to the collection for track days and when I’m feeling my inner hooligan come out.
If you're questioning whether or not you're a beginner, it's best to assume you're a beginner.
Y'all need to do a 7 things experience riders need to know when (teaching/riding) with new riders
0:50 i view bikes as synthetic horses.
Just as you build a connection to the horse, you build a connection to your bike.
To feel what it feels. Thats what makes a good rider. Not just the pure power of said "horse".
riding for 25 years and i love to put both my feet down and relax at the light. i also like to have it in nuetral. never been down and never had a close call here in socal. yea i wear shorts and a t shirt on all my rides too. i am a proud squid.
I guess back in the 1940s everyone was a squid. I don’t recall seeing every rider dressed like a power ranger or s&m dungeon freak in order to be called a ‘real rider’
Yep, 3 bikes is spot on. I'm rocking a CR250R, XL650V and a CBR1100XX and I'm a happy boy 😊
$3k 2001 Yamaha R6 without any riding modes, no traction control, no ABS, perfect bike to start on for me personally
$15,000 turbo busa that i have a 10% apr loan on does it for me... if i do say so myself
@@Karim2clean No way lol financial advice for anyone reading, don't take out a loan for a toy, unless you can afford to pay it off in cash but are just doing it for the credit. But definitely a fun bike I'm sure, definitely not a starter bike though haha
And by the way, bike was actually $2.5k but I put some money into it to get it road legal and regular maintenance since I didn't know how to do it yet, so I include that in the buying price, but it was actually $2.5k as is, 16k miles, great deal, the guy was leaving to the military so he was selling off his assets in a hurry so they didn't sit unused
Dude you paid absolutely way too much for that bike. I just a 2016 r3 w 2700 miles for $2.9k on offer up. He was also selling a r6 for around 3.7k
@@dontleaveamessage bro, it’s a joke lmao. I got my k7 750 for $3400 in cash lol. It was a joke that I financed an overpriced bike with an absurd APR lol
I have to put my left foot down cause I can’t touch the ground with both feet. I knew I wasn’t a squid from the beginning.
This is how I am too. I’m just a little too short to put both feet down so I put my left toe down at every stop. But to other people maybe we just look more skilled lol
@@Aftermath1738 dude I can’t even get the Honda Africa twin off the side stand cause that thing is so top heavy otherwise I would’ve had one. I can only get one twinkle toe down on that. Lol
What about the ones that don't put either foot down?
Woah woah woah. The shade on the R6 though!? I love my 04 on the street! I've had 2 cruisers, a sport touring (old katana), and now my R6, and I gotta say the R6 is easily my favorite! Great bikes. Love the vid yam. Thanks for always publishing entertaining and informative content.
My first minibike only had a rear brake consisting of a metal plate that rubbed up against the tire. Talk about learning the hard way brother....
Holding the clutch lever wears out the clutch and the cable. I have had to change a lot of clutch cables over the last 30 years.
Depends if its dry or wet clutch too
The real way to know if you’re not a beginner is if you can hit no hand high chair scrapes past your local shops
Things you missed in your list:
clutchless shifting: you know how the bike sounds and rides. In fact, you're so in tune with your ride that you really only use your clutch to start moving or to stop.
Limit of traction: you know how much it takes to get your wheels loose. After enough time, you can confidently ride in rain, or even on moon dust without having to eat it.
Spider sense: You're not sure how, but you can tell if a car driver on the road can't see you. You instinctively move the bike to avoid an accident before that idiot on their phone rear ends you or that college chick snapchatting her friends merges right into you.
Acceptance: You've been on the road with clueless drivers long enough that you know crashing is inevitable. You may have already been hit before and you know damn well it likely can happen again. You aren't as nervous as you may have once been, and it allows you to fully enjoy the ride instead of that "what if" gnawing at the back of your mind.
is it supposed to be hard to shift without the clutch?
@@unfunny2258 no, not really. It is all in the way constant mesh sequential gearboxes work.
However, noobs do not seem to know anything about their function nor that shifting without clutch is even possible, never mind completely safe for engaging dogs that do not run synchro rings.
PS, that sarcasm doesn't belong here, go ride something with a cage and four wheels if you wanna be a dick about it.
@@iterminator309 you yourself just said what I said, the guy that thinks shifting without a clutch is hard is the one that doesn't belong on 2 wheels
@@unfunny2258 I think you misconstrued what I have said, buddy. I've said neither this, nor that. What I have said is - it's neither hard, nor common knowledge. So, I am in agreement with @mikafor, since it is one of the things that noobs do not tend to do, AND, I concurred with you, in that it is not hard (OP never said that it was, it was yóú being the wise ass)
You should reevaluate this thread and seriously consider if arguing about petty shit like this is where your loyalty is at.
@@iterminator309 but you did say that I should be in a cage on four wheels for being sarcastic, and op did act like clutchless shifting is some hard skill where you have to be extremely in tune with your bike, I know a good amount of noobs that do it (all it takes is letting off the throttle, shifting, then getting back on it)
Just got my first bike, Xr650l and all these yam vids really do help.
Actualy in Greece moving your head left and right means no
When your at a stop, put both feet down. Use your hand brake. If you get hit from the rear, both feet down will hold you up better.
Lmao, that is the best placed ad ever. And it will never be beaten.
That was the most clever add I’ve seen ina while. Nicely done. I wasn’t even mad at it.
The bike trifecta of versatility: ADV, dirt bike, sumo
Need race bike 🤩
@@yammienoob That's what the sumo is for! Seriously, I'd love to see you and Spite track his DRZ.
Four bikes Yammie. One commuter, one track bike, one dual sport and one naked/canyon carver. At least for me. Keep the vids coming.
I started with a naked bike and then a small cruiser. My friends back in the day all rode sport bikes and we used to switch bikes several times. I loved the speed on these rice cookers but I knew if I would own one I would sooner or later kiss a tree. It's just not my cup of tea. I would love to try a dirt bike but my legs are just too short. Lol. Sooo I stayed a cruiser guy.
Watch them kids climb up on motorcrossers they dont believe they too short. # road/trail is fun
I'm a car guy with a 110 elite. Just got my permit and I feel this moped is helping my mid life crisis. 😁 Stay safe.
If you hold in the clutch when waiting at every light, your wrist will ache like hell
This Seattle squid says CORRECT
rsc easy pull clutch
Lots of modern bikes come with slipper clutch now, it really isn't hard at all.
Sounds like you need some milk.
you really cant keep a clutch held? yikes
Man you are right, i learned to ride on a couple cruisers ad one day i tried out my brothers dualsport and i knew i needed one, bought one as fast as i could.
I'm been riding for 4 years plus but I'm still a beginner even after doing the msf course
There are advanced classes but unfortunately not in my area. I would have to save a bit more than I have now to start thinking about that.
@@DontF0rgetThat I did the one day course
bro its always safer to think that you're a beginner rider being humble about the time you riding screw that wheelie guys at the highways the real goal is getting back to home one piece love from turkey 🇹🇷🇹🇷
@@theodorus321 mind you I played it safe and bought a 150cc not only because it's good on gas but it's safer than buying a 200 which I could have bought but not at 4k 1600 bucks was enough on my wallet
It's not about being a "Beginner" or even an "Advanced" rider. Status of your skills mean nothing. Be safe, have a healthy respect for your bike, and keep your eyes open. Constantly try to improve your riding, in a safe manner.
Grampy yammie ill say this now! *comming from a greenhorn rider* You made me much more confident in my practice habbits in alot of ways.
Ive ridden a few bikes in my school days on weekends with friends. But never got my license or my own bike. SO! i bought a bike waaay over skill level but its what i wanted and well respected the beast and many of your tips reninforced the practice ive been having with my... too powerful... too heavy... not a beginner bike..... well ill learn *****curve is steap AF*****
Now will be making youtube videos on my journey!
I’ve ridden dirt bikes my whole life and not even real ones. I finally got my first full sized bike which is my YZ125. The weird thing is I hopped on it and I was immediately comfortable on it. Maybe because I’m just used to 2 wheels and size doesn’t make that much of a difference
nice bike
I daily my Hypermotard, but I broke my shifter last week, so I use my Intruder 1400 as my current daily while I wait for my part, greatest first bike ever!
I usually leave it in gear holding clutch at traffic lights until there’s already a couple of cars behind me and a buffer has been created, then click it in neutral and have a rest
i will say, i’ve had different bikes for dual sports to super sports. my most favorite bike, is my CB500F. not fast but fun to throw in to a corner. easy to work on. cheap to maintain.
I can't even put my two feet down on my RSV, iam too short 😂
Hey Yammie, I just bought my first bike. It’s a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100. I had never really driven motorcycles at all when I bought it, and had someone else test it for me and drive it home. I dropped it twice the first time I got on it, and after just an hour or so each day I could and watching practice courses and shit, I’m not dropping it anymore and getting to know it. Parking lot paladin for the foreseeable future though.
Putting both foot down is perfectly fine. An experienced rider never puts a motorcycle in gear and holds in the clutch in traffic cus they know its better to use neutral cus there's no friction for the clutch giving a better clutch health
??? when you disengage the clutch there's no friction either...
Agree with you. Better to put the bike in neutral.
You have to stay in gear to be able to react to threats
Honestly it just seems normal , I’m not going too sit at a light uncomfortable. I put in neutral and both feet down and chill . But I look out for when my light is going to be green
unless you are in GTA, there's no need to hold your bike in gear for anything.
better to put it in neutral, then get that controlled start again.
I went from a Yamaha V-Star 650 to a V-Star 1300...rode that for a few years before selling them. I’m now looking to get back into riding on a HD Fat Bob or Indian Chief Bobber.
Try putting NO feet down. Gives you something to do when waiting for traffic lights.
In theory if you can manage to turn you handlebars hard over back and forth perpetual momentum should keep you up right. Lotta cardio.
@@michealcronin8586 Rev the engine for some gyroscopics too
I sometimes do it for like 2 seconds "balancing the bike" when I just stopped at the traffic light and I'm still upright and then suddenly I putt my foot down as the bike starts to lean to the left lol
Wish me luck boys, just got my first bike! 82 honda cm 250. Can't wait!
A lot of this is explained and demonstrated in the Australian QRide course that you have to complete before you even get your learners licence. I came into this video thinking this was all very common knowledge
I bought my first bike a year and a half ago. I started with a 1984 Honda V65 Sabre VF1100s. A few months in I bought a Yamaha 250 V-Star because cruisers looked nice. I sold both last year for a 1988 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. My Dad told me I skipped every step, but it only felt natural.
i've ridden and owned motorcycles since high school 30 years ago. never did any maintenance on my bikes. I leave that up to the garage. Costs nothing and saves me the hassle. But of course I live in Indonesia, where labor is cheap.
It most definitely doesn't cost nothing in the US, some mechanics charge over $100/hr here
Cheap implies not free so it does cost something.
LOVE THE AUSTIN SCENE!! Fun video. Great seeing the new stadium and Lime Creek Road.
I practice not putting my feet down at all when I stop every time I ride. Its kind of like a little game I play
same here =)) you know, if to put enough time into practice there will be no need in self balancing motorcycle anymore =)) (like the one prototype Honda made)
me too most the time,like when we used to try to out balance each other on our BMX bikes back in the day. That carried over i guess,lol.
2:23 My first bike was a new 1978 Harley Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider. The dealer recommended it as a good bike for a beginner since it had such a low seat. I traded it in for a new 1980 Honda Goldwing. Then I bought a second new Honda Goldwing in 1985. I bought a third new Goldwing in 1990. In 2018 I was in a car accident and sold all three of them because of medical bills.
Literally all these thing you just learn when getting lessons for your liscence in the netherlands.
You have to remember, people in the US don't have to go to driving school and get educated to drive or ride.
@@Daniel-dj7fh pretty much my point. When I found that out, my face was your icon ;) ridiculously dangerous
@@ThatManMelvin You can't expect safe roads in that situation haha
I live in the woods in the Canadian maritimes. Country roads are my stomping grounds. Last weekend I took my 800 marauder through a dirt road following my buddys up to his place deep in the boons. I've never done it before with the roads in the condition they're in. Soggy mud ruts. Let me tell you, you feel like a needle on a record. This is my first big bike. I started on motorized bicycles, then i stuck a 49cc 4 stroke motor kit on a yamaha gt80. Well, my buddy let me try his harley that summer, and I started a job working with a bunch of bikers. You shoulda seen the look on their faces when I showed up on my little gt80. To which I said to them, "I'll have me a big bike some day soon, you watch!" 1500 bucks later, I'm loving life on my very own cruiser. All of this has transpired in the last 3 years. I'm 29 now, still learning some of the ropes. But, honestly, I couldn't feel more at home. I've been on bmx bikes my whole life. I can admit, my cruiser feels like a heavy bmx. Hahaha
3 bikes meanwhile me with the Ninja 250r :"yeah all arounder definitely" 😂
If you push your bike around you don't have a chance at even taking your license here in Europe. All these things he mentioned are things you must master before taking your license in most european country. In the US, a complete beginner can easily take the msf course, ride around on a parking lot for two days, without ever touching public roads, then be able to buy any motorcycle they want. That is horrible. The system here in Sweden is way different and it requires multiple lessons in maneuvering, driving on public road, 2 mandatory safety lessons that are around 4 hours each, 5 mandatory tests including a theory test with 70 questions, a practical control check on your motorcycle, low speed maneuvering, high speed maneuvering and finally a public road test. Only then you can get your license. To complete those tests, many hours are required and it costs a lot.
If you do any of these things he mentioned in the video in the exam, for example put both of your feet down at a stop, chances are that you will fail. These are all things that you absolutely must master before even taking your license. In the US, these things are seen as secondary because you did your 8 hour lesson to get your license. It's actually quite horrific that it's so easy to get your license in the states. I get that it varies from state to state, but it's not even near the mandatory education and training required in most European countries.
It's quite easy to see the pattern here. In the states, it's super easy to come by these kinds of things. Wanna buy a gun? Sure, take this little test and you'll have a gun in 15 minutes. Wanna get a motorcycle license? Sure, drive on a parking lot for a few hours and you'll have a license the next day. Convenience is something americans love.
It's amazing how many people I've seen at stop signs and hills with both feet down, trying to balance pulling away with the clutch, front brake, throttle and not doing a very good job of it - sometimes whilst rolling slightly backwards as well!
Beginners ride like that all the time. Granted though, you hold a car like that, with accelerator and clutch (unless you're a handbrake idiot or an automatic ape) on slopes, so maybe all these guys have been driving cars all their lives.
Would you just on one leg with the front brake on then just take off with the clutch and accelerator once you got to go or how else would you do it?
I still love my KLR, I started off on a little 200cc Chinese knock off dual sport and rode it until the engine exploded. Then my grandfather bought me a brand new KLR 650 for my birthday and I fell in love. I have ridden big cruisers, quick little sport bikes, and high HP naked bikes. I still love my KLR. The cruisers are too soft, the sport bikes are too cramped (I'm 6'4" 300lbs), and the naked bikes are too expensive for how I ride. I don't want to go over 90mph, and my KLR tops off right around there. I enjoy being able to take my KLR off road, it's a little heavy for serious trail busting but I haven't come across a road I don't want to take her on.
What is the bike at 0:16 ? I can't find it anywhere.
not 100% but I believe its a Zero SR/F lol, not sure they realize an electric's in the video
@@carldev03 You're right it's the Zero SR/F, thank you dude!
Totally agree with the ideal number being three. 1290 super adventure r, 690 duke and a Motto Guzzi. Great video.
So you’re telling me the choir sounding from on high was all in my imagination?
I quickly got into the habit of keeping my right foot on the peg at red light because the exhaust kept burning my pant leg, only when my right foot is down 🤷♂️
Sounds like it's a feature then 🤣
"Puddle of ballsack blood" the grindcore band
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I;ve been riding for 25 years (dirt road race etc). And I STILL try new things on bikes I own. Usually on empty roads with no traffic or danger. Brake a little later, try to shift down mid turn and feel it, lock up the rear on purpose to get a sense of it, sit further back, sit more forward etc. I like to play around on all different kinds of bikes.
I've been riding for 40 years. Never claimed to be a fast rider.
I'm a decent street rider. Only just good enough to have fun while keeping myself out of trouble.
I own 7.5 bikes. The .5 is a 81 GS1100 pocket bike project.
The currents on deck in the garage are 93 ZX11, 01 ZRX 1200 and 98 Superhawk.
The rest are in the house (dinning and living rooms, see the videos).
I love jumping on a different bike each day.
Next season there will be 3 different bikes on deck.
My show-off thing is leaving a stop without any change in RPM. Just motor away. Steady throttle and a slight clutch slip.
Of course that all depends on which bike I'm on. It's impossible on the 500 two stroke. Rev, slip, rev some more, slip until you get it going, blip the throttle a couple of times, the fully engage while short shifting into second. Avoid first gear. She's nasty.
Advice to new riders. Make a friends with an experienced rider and pay attention.
Practice being smooth. The slow stuff can be tough so get out there in a big parking lot and get comfortable.
Good luck 👍
"Mum stop going on at me! Yammie Noob told me I NEED 3 bikes" I'm 31 btw
I’m 52 & I’m using yammie told me it’s ok👍
Here in the Netherlands they teach you from the start to put your right foot down not your left.
its funny how when you have a youtube channel you automatically think your a pro but not just cause you talk about something alot it automatically makes you a pro.. some have been riding 20+ years and still wouldnt call themselves experts..
Humility, most lack it these days
Felt proud about putting on my new levers and you killed my good mood 😂
People can afford to get maintenance done at a dealership? Wow.
fun fact, in the netherlands it used to be left foot down, but something that happens too often to inexperienced riders is not being in gear properly, so they now advise right foot down, and left on the gear selecter to secure first gear. and yes there is a hill test, but front brake also works for that