where im from you have to be 24 years old to ride anything that is over 25kw power, and even for 125cc you have to go to driving school and pass national theory and driving exam at age 16 for it. and for 25kw power ones you need to be 20 year old, and have to retake the licence and go to instructor again for 16 hours, and have to pass national theory exam and driving exam 45 minutes in streets. But if you had the A2 licence which you get at 20, you dont have to do exams at 24, you just get your limitations on what you can ride. So they teach you all. Start is like first few hours is in closed training area, where you learn figures, before you go on to the streets with instructor driving behind you. But things hes saying here, like passing switch, does not exsist on my 21 year old CBR600F4iS. :D And bike doesnt move on its own so well in first gear, second and up, it moves well. And i use the killswitch, because i dont want to turn off ignition first, because if you have ignition still on with killswitch, radiator and cooling still keeps working on older bikes, so i helps my bike cool off a bit.
@@socalriderb Yeah and it's true as fuck too. No matter if youre playing guitar or riding a motorcycle. If you practice mistakes you will keep doing those mistakes.
@@nachostv4217 I used to have a music teacher that had said "Practice makes permanent, not perfect" it's arguable but I don't necessarily find it to be wrong
Learning to let the clutch guide you before you engage the throttle is by far the most important advice you can hear when getting on a bike for the first time
I agree. I was under the impression that you had to get on the throttle at the same time that you slowly released the clutch. I didn't know that the bike would not stall if I didn't give it some throttle. You can add the throttle after you have completely released the clutch lever if I am following this correctly and I think I am just by watching how the bike was moving and the instructor was not even using the throttle. This was the best tip for me. That and perfect practice makes for perfect learning. Before the internet came out I tried to ride a motorcycle with just being told how to do it by a buddy. That is not the ideal way to learn how to ride. Trust me on that. This TH-cam thing has helped me learn so much. I'm an older guy and a lot of my learning has been by trial and error. TH-cam has made it so the errors are much less than they used to be. Learning to ride a motorcycle at my age by trial and error without getting some good instruction first is not a good idea.
Well it depends sometimes I ride this 1970 old bike with like 2 ccs and it cant even idle😂 but if you want to get going you have to give it plenty of gas before you release the clutch. But most motorcycles should have enough power.
@@richardwestmoreland4796 You evidently took very seriously the recommendation to stay off the throttle while slowly releasing the clutch to get going, BUT did you take note of the almost-as-serious recommendation regarding the throttle when you want to slow down? @socialriderb said if you completely release the throttle while it's in gear, it could be jerky. I don't think anybody wants a jerky motorbike or to be near one. If I were to ever get on a motorcycle, I would have to really study those details because it's a bit different from a bicycle. On a motorcycle, both brakes are on the right side while the left side is all that dangerous stuff. I still have no idea how he uses that lever down there to get into 2nd, 3rd, etc. Can he tell he's in neutral WITHOUT looking at his dashboard???? Anyway, if you head down this path, I wish you the best, and hope you study the heck out of these details and practice them under differing safe conditions so that your rides produce beautiful memories instead of nightmares. Best to you.
Lololololololololololololololol you really have to be taught by the best or constructive minds, in order to efficiently learn and completely understand what is being said, the first time. I already knew how to drive a stick, so I applied the same reasoning to the bikes mechanics. The best motor vehicle I've ever drove/rode.
To all those afraid to ride for the first time: You WILL drop it a couple of times when getting used to the weight!! But don't worry, as long as you stay aware of your surroundings, listen and watch out for idiots not paying attention, and keep on riding, you'll be addicted in no time! You got this man.
I started with a 125cc at 17y/o. I dropped it 2 times while learning. It was nothing, I was riding very slow and my engine choked and turned off, and I lost balance. The other time I braked with my wheel turned. I'm all good, I can ride my bike quite good (still learning) and I LOVE IT. Gonna get my A2 category this year and a bigger bike. :DD
My biggest problem is that I keep forgetting the clutch and that i dont know how to brake the rear brake cause i keep leaning that way,it always feels like im gonna drop
8 years of experience. And about 60,000km covered. I ride a modified Ninja 1400 with well over 200 horsepower. And this video was flawless!!! Loved it! I remember when the motorcycle journey started for me and this brings me back.
@@crim7755 Exact same boat, I'm 32, haven't road a bike since like 14 years old, so around 17-18 years ago, and my Ninja 400 will be arriving next week. I"m both nervous and super hype excited!
Two points I struggled with the most while learning to ride are: 1) Learning to brake. Once you start throttling the bike can go out of hands pretty easily for a beginner. At that point, one panics and their feet are no longer on rests, rather they're in the air, and the brake can't be applied anymore and they end up crashing. I believe braking should be taught before throttling. 2) Turning vs leaning: Bike is not like a car where you only have to steer. It's like a plane where you also have to lean. Shifting the weight is also very important. On my first try, I steered the bike but didn't lean and I ended up crashing since it didn't turn properly.
Been there done that when I was learning 😅 weight shifts are important, after riding a few thousand kms it just comes naturally I guess but at first awareness is required.
@@lurch789 i feel that people naturally gravitate towards the rear brake at first due to how a bicycle works - in most cases the rear brake is applied first (especially on a hill) because the front brake will throw you off.
LOVE THIS! 1st ride of my life today- 5'3", 50 year old female on a 2023 kawasaki Z400. Hubby's been riding since he was 4 & dad owned a bike shop. In the first 5 minutes, you showed me 5 things I had zero knowledge about. I dropped my bike twice in 15 minutes (in 1st gear, school parking lot)- I'm good, only bent the clutch lever, paints still 100%. Hubby had me ride into 4 lane traffic before I even really grasped how to shift, brake, or drop the bike. 1st time ever riders...plan on going down - please do it in first gear wearing a helmet - husband is an awesome rider, absolutely crap instructor, with a temper to boot. Watching honest, in depth videos like this can literally save someone's life. No such thing as learning too slow. THANK YOU 4 this!!
Thank you! Hubby has a Harley dynaglide - they're big & heavy (compared to street bikes) but they sit so low & solid it def helps to balance out the weight but leaning into turns with that much machine might be a lil intimidating at first. Best of luck & stay vertical, friend! Thanks for the good vibes 😌
I'm the same height as you but I just turned 20 today and I got my first big boy. It's a Suzuki SV650 and I haven't had experience with anything over 125cc so I'm a little nervous. I can't wait to start practicing though.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I'm currently getting my license, just passed my theory test and I'm waiting for my driving lessons to start, and I've been so nervous about riding a motorcycle but somehow this super calmly and simply explained video about the basics made me a lot more confident. Thank you, this was amazing!
@@socalriderb emm i have been driving a car since i was 9 and rode a motorcycle at 14 there syrian kids in lebanon who can barely press the breaks on a motorcycle who drive, anyone can drive really, think about it rationally you arent doing fast and furious shit so it should be alright. just dontdont do anything stupid and take it nice and slow
@@ammarbasbous8119 it’s not just about what you can do on the bike, it’s about how best to deal with others around you. People die a lot on motorcycles because they don’t know how to minimize the dangers others produce for them… especially from aggressive Jeep drivers. 😕
Dude made a 15 min video of what you learn in a 2-3 day motorcycle safety course. Love it. Been riding for 7 years, just wanted to watch if it was a good video. I’ll be showing this to my friend that’s about to get his first bike.
Not even close. Not even 5% of what a BRC teaches a rider. 70% of the course is talking about how to mentally ride and scan, find outs in situations, etc. 30% is how to ride. 25% of how to ride is how to emergency brake, how to turn corners, countersteering, uturns, etc. This was 5%. If you bake your friend don't make him think this substitutes for a safety course. Riding is a life long hobby, make your friend take a 2 day BRC so that life long hobby is a long life not a short one
I'm a lady rider coming from a baby scooter, and moving on to an "expressway legal" motorcycle (for our country), and this has helped me get my license restriction updated (I had A/T restriction before, now I can do A/T and M/T). I'm grabbing the Ninja 500 soon, and I'm very thankful for your lesson my kind sir!
Signed up for my motorcycle lessons yesterday and watching some videos on how to ride a motorcycle and I gotta say you nailed it! Suuuuper easy to understand. It’s also very similar to driving a manual car with the clutch and shifting gear etc!
@@nukester. got my base lessons done and will be switching to a bigger bike for the last few lessons and my exam. Won’t be able to do it this year since winter is approaching and motorcycle lessons will be on hold until spring. Gives me more time to save up for my first bike though!
I love how you emphasized being careful as a novice. Especially how you explained to practice releasing the clutch without using the throttle. That's good stuff and will prevent beginners from getting hurt!
Im a bike instructor here in Brazil and i gotta say, your way of teaching is almost 100% like mine, its like im watching myself teaching everyday at work, great job!!! Ps: sorry if i said something wrong, im still learning my english vocabulary 🤙
I have wanted to get a bike for the longest time. I'm reading the manual for my permit test and I can't wait to get my first bike. I'm definitely going to get a ninja 400. But you explained everything so clearly and you boosted my confidence so much. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I can't wait to join the motorcycle community.
After watching this video I feel more comfortable on difficult parts of a motorcycle and how it functions. I’m taking my motorcycle training course on December 26-27 can’t wait!
Loved your emphasis on the parking lot and throttle/brake discipline. Many people get into accidents but they only learned to run it, not ride it properly. I have made stupid mistakes on my bikes and it has always been because I was distracted.
I'm from the uk and just about to get my small bike license and I think I've watched this maybe 10 times as it's the best guide I've found that doesn't get to complicated. Very good tutorial
Good luck with getting your licence. I've been riding for over 50 years, and passed my test when it was a lot easier than it is now. My best advice for survival is never assume that other drivers have seen you, and always give yourself an escape strategy. I still find it amazing that, in the US, it seems you can ride a comparatively large capacity bike on the road with little or no experience or formal training.
Thank you sir 🙏🏾 I rewatched the video a couple of times, so that I don't have too many thoughts going threw my head during my first driving lesson. I'm already driving around with a 50cc Vespa, but that is waay easier, because of the non existing clutch and gears. It just has a throttle. 😂 But it has 2 brakes on the handle like a bicycle. I definitely have to get along with that. Again, thanks a lot. 💪🏾
Bought an old zx9r last year. Guy drove the bike to my house and took an uber back home. Watched this video over a weekend and a year later still driving that thing. I'm sure there's many stories you heard, but theres prolly much more you never even heard of. Well i guess I have you to thank for teaching the basics, was one of the best things I've ever done ❤😂
I been wanting to buy my first motorcycle and i been watching how to drive a motorcycle videos for years and this one is the best video i came across. You do everything in detail and you show how to do it as well . Now i feel more confident about buying a motorcycle .
thank you sm man! been wanting to get into bikes since i was a kid, and this helped me alot i don't have anyone to train me so this helped me a lot, can't wait to get riding soon! I might start on a 600cc or 400cc!
First off, great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it. One very important thing that I learned during my MSF course (the hard way) is that not all bikes have quite enough power to "coast" without any throttle input while the clutch is fully released. In those cases, fully releasing the clutch lever will stall the bike, no matter how slowly you do it. Ultimately this is all dependent upon the bike itself.
@@din3lka now days the idle for even under 200cc bikes is big. Either that or gtt (glide through technology) has been introduced, my 160cc bike can coast at 20kph even in 4th gear
JN2 Media I'm glad you brought this point up. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Not all bikes are the same and my understanding prior to seeing this video was that you had to slowly add some throttle as you released the clutch lever or the bike might stall or at least have a jerking motion. I'm sure that everyone's goal is to have smooth starts and acceleration and I was thinking if the idle on the bike isn't properly adjusted or it's a cold morning and the engine hasn't come up to a good operating temperature you might not have smooth starts if you don't open the throttle a bit.
Thank you for posting this my guy. A bike is something i've wanted for awhile, and your video has made it seem a lot less intimidating. I appreciate the respect you have for the safety aspects especially.
Passed my CBT yesterday, looking into getting a 125 shortly to get started, this was a great help, on behalf of me and I’m sure many other beginners thank you 😊
Yeah if you're a coffee drinker, don't quit while training, get plenty of rest and make all of your mistakes before the actual testing phase. There are no dumb questions, ask everything that you are unsure about
@@socalriderb Better be safe then sorry, practicing as much as possible and making sure it's perfect practice.. not just practice. I love that motto. That's amazing.
Great video for beginners. I remember when I first started and videos like this were very helpful. I bought the bike before I learned how to ride. Now, I have 10,000+ miles of safe riding.
I'm about to apply for my license and I've been so nervous about riding motorcycles. Your explanation is so good to understand and made me confident. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much! I am currently 15 and I am looking forward to riding and owning a bike just like yours. Ninja I truly appreciate you showing future riders how to ride properly so we don’t kill ourselves out there 😂
I'm 70, and I'm looking to get back into bikes, I haven't ridden for 40 yrs, so, I'm now looking to get a Yamaha XVS650, after reading so much about them, and keep it even after getting my full licence, I found your tutorial fantastic, in refreshing my memory of them, and the correct procedure in riding the bike, I'm very impressed in your tutorial, it's fantastic, and something that will help many other new riders, keep up the goodwork, and hopefully, you come out with other tutorials, that would benefit other riders.. 🙂🙂
Great video. I'm a car guy but it's really interesting to learn about the "other side" and you made the video both understandable and fun to watch. I've always wondered how the whole gear change process worked on a bike, but felt weird asking somebody because it's something I should probably already know, so I learned a few things for sure.
@@javianbrown8627 I'm a big fan of anything that goes fast, but I admit my knowledge of motorcycles is limited, other than watching racing on tv and the occasional ride as a passenger. Always fun to learn new things!
@@DANA-lx8cv fun fact - race bikes have the opposite gear effect to road bikes. Road - click lever 1 time down for 1st gear, then each click up takes you +1 gear to 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. Race - click lever 1 time UP for 1st year, then each click DOWN takes you +1 gear to 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. When racing you need to be break into a corner, lean over, then power through the rest of the corner, going up through the gears while still leaning over, and accelerate onto the straight. Because you're leaned over your left foot is very close to the track. If you had to put your foot under the lever it would get caught between the lever and the track. So you keep your foot on top and you just tap down to go up through the gears. It keeps your foot away from the track while accelerating.
The video is amazingly helpful, but I wanted to appreciate your excellent skills of explanation and the way you build your video into sorted out sections, yet being natural and bringing out your personality. I dont know if it's learned or just your natural skill, but I can notice professionalism and high EQ between the words. I also noticed how you adress to the viewers in the way that's engaging, promising the future value and still, you managed to do it without feeling like I owe you something. Highly earned subscribe, you impressed me way beyond just the topic of the video. That's the way you create a great YT channel, many people can learn from you.
I'm 17 years old, probably won't own a motorcycle until I'm in my 30s but you never know when you'll be put in an action movie motorcycle chase scenario
@@manvelmkrtchyan8939 motorcycles tend to be risky to drive, maybe he wants to settle in life before trying anything dangerous or anything of the sort.
@@user-cg9zq4bt5q It's the internet. No need to talk sophisticated like that. Are you new to the internet by chance? English isn't my first language either, so I suggest to keep it pushing and go bother someone else.
I'm 14 years old. I will be turning 15 years old the 22 of april. My dad will give me the bike that he gave his first born for me to use whenever I want to. He said i's important that we train so I watched your tutorial. As a person who has had no relation with motorcycles before, this was a great tutorial! Thank you
@@socalriderb Like PeteZa I really liked the part where you explained the use of the clutch in conjunction with the throttle. Before seeing your video I thought that the bike would stall if you didn't open the throttle a bit as you slowly released the clutch lever. Correct me if I'm wrong but the bike won't stall even if you don't get on the throttle at the same time as you slowly release the clutch lever. Are all motorcycles like that? I was thinking that if the bike's idle wasn't properly adjusted when you release the clutch lever the bike could stall. Especially when it is cold out and the engine hasn't warmed up a bit first. Could you expound upon what is the best practice when you are starting the bike before the engine has come up in temperature on say a cold morning?
The bike is gorgeous. I am retaking my cbt soon and would love a 125 Kawasaki ninja. I really like how clear your instructions are and easy to understand for a beginner like me. I'm a 48 year old woman starting late in life but I've been told many times age is just a number, never to old to learn a new skill :) Lori from UK
I exactly bought a motorcycle without knowing how to ride😂 It was on sale, banger deal for a new bike, great savings. Thank you for your video it was very helpful
I will am a soon-to-be 56 year old woman who just liked and subscribe although I am not looking to learn to ride a motorcycle. 25 years ago, I really wanted to but never did. I only got to this page while looking for something else. I love the time you took to make this understandable.
i just registered for lessons to get my motorcycle license and this has helped a lot! i’ve read about the clutch and the friction zone and have never genuinely understood them until i came across your video!! thank you for making this so easy to understand and follow along
Man you made learning how to ride a bike super relaxing and easy. No bs, just talking honestly and with a bit of a laugh. Keep it up dude I was thinking maybe I should avoid getting a bike but this help set in stone I can’t wait to try!
I took a beginners riding course over a 2 day period. As God is my witness I had never sat a on a motorcycle before…never on the back, riding, not even a fort bike. The friction zone is so incredibly important. Remember that when you take a course the motorcycles and the bikes are provided…They aren’t powerful (maybe 10hp) and they are beat to hell for the most park. Everything on them is gonna be kind of work out. My didn’t have any rear view mirrors, the clutch was bad, the brakes weren’t great, and the shifter was about as broken as it could be. This video explains the course (minus the maneuvers and exam etc) very well. I’m 280lbs and was practicing on a Honda Grom. If I can learn this than ANYONE that is teachable and coachable will learn this even quicker than I did. I wish I saw this video before I took the course. I’m great full to see it afterwards because it answers a lot of question as well. The friction zone explanation is fantastic!!!
Sorry you had such a poor experience with your course. No halfway decent instructor would teach a course like that or have equipment in that poor condition. You definitely need a refund. A good course will be fun and very very educational.
i’ve been wanting to get a bike for literally ever, and i’m finally coming up on the age where i can really begin learning. this video made a lot of sense to me and i appreciate your teaching very much!!!
Thank you for this clear and easy to understand tutorial. I'm an older guy that wants to ride a motorcycle without hurting myself in any way and your instruction here was done in a way that I believe will help me achieve that goal. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more from you. I have been told many times that there is no such thing as a dumb question when you are trying to learn something that has the potential to hurt you and you don't fully understand what is being taught. A motorcycle can be a dangerous thing if you don't know what you are doing. It can also bring the rider a lot of enjoyment once they know how to safely operate it. Thanks again as I start out on this learning journey of mine. I particularly liked your statement that said "Its not practice that makes perfect. It's perfect practice that makes perfect".
I'm a fifteen year old girl in the UK so am often mocked for my interest in bikes, cars and formula 1 so it was nice to hear you mention girl riders aswell. I brought a peurgot speed fight 50cc awhile back now and have been rebuilding that but recently my dad has been teaching me to use gear bikes and even let me roll a couple meters on his YAMAHA R6 (which was absolutely terrifying and exhilarating at the same time) and had to tiptoe it back. Next weekend hes planning on getting our aprilla RS on the road and MOTed so i can learn on that (so i can actually flat foot it XD) and maybe start doing some slow drills. Over this week though i need to keep on learning how to properly use the bike and this video was amazing. So i guess in a really long winded way i wanna say thank you for this amazing video, it was really helpful!!
good on you Ria, the Aprilia RS250 really is a sweet machine and i'm very jealous, sounds like you have an awesome Dad! stay safe out there and have fun!
Hey mate - I've been riding for about 5 years, I've owned a yzf-r125 / Triumph Daytona 675 and Triumph Street Triple R 675 - since then I haven't ridden in 6 years. I am going to get back into riding next season and I found this video super helpful - I appreciate it's meant for riders with no previous experience but just wanted to let you know, it served great as a refresher video for me. Keep it up 👍
I am 15 and looking at buying a second hand Yamaha R3 or Ninja 400 and I feel like this video is a good start before I go to my motorbike lessons. In my opinion this was a awesome video!
This was the first video I watched about motorcycles like 2 years ago when I didn’t even owe one (I owe a gsx 1000 and been riding for over a year) 🙂↕️ thanks man
Hey man I’m 21 going on 22 and I have recently been thinking about getting a ninja. I’ve never rode a motorcycle before and this video really helped me learn a little more about how to ride, safely!! Thanks for this video I look forward to your content:))
I’m newer to riding compared to a lot of people but I’m an experienced rider and still learned something, I didn’t know that you can press the turn signal in to cancel it, and it’s actually very helpful so thank you! Also Kawasaki ninja 650R is what I have and a great bike for beginners because it has enough speed to go fast but not too much to be overwhelming! Definitely recommend!
You don't think a 650 is too much for a beginner? I've never ridden a bike before but I dont want to outgrow it before it's paid off. And honestly have no desire to be a speed demon on the highway...
Me too! Learning in 2016 and after a few accidents, I'm so confident nowadays to ride any bike but nothing beats careful riding and not to drive with ego adrenaline (that's where I get 5 or 6 times accident)
Good video! One thing I think beginners will still have a question about is what to do with theire feet. After you slowly start, how quick should you put them on the foot pegs? Or should you leave them out in the air for safety while going this slow? Answer: you should put both feet up as quickly as possible and practise controlling speed and balance with the clutch.
When you first start off, you can keep your feet hovering a little bit above the ground until the bike starts to roll on its own. You can even waddle with the bike while releasing the clutch to get a feel of how the bike balances. When you get comfortable, you can lift your feet up. But the better you get, the quicker you'll put your feet up.
taking an MSF will help tons too. especially for those who have not ever even been on a motorcycle. On top of step by step learning in the MSF, it'll get you your motorcycle license. great video, loved the video. great basic coverage. Double thumps up :D
You have a very good way of explaining things to beginners, you really seem to understand them. I love how you are aware that even things that are obvious to you, are not necesserily obvious to beginners. Awesome job on the video.
Been wanting to get a motorcycle since I was a kid, still not quite old enough to get a bike/get my license, but I’m trying to educate myself if I ever do end up getting one. This video was really simple yet helpful, thank you!
Hey man loved the video. I used to ride dirtbikes as a kid and haven’t rode anything bigger than a 125 since I was 12. I’ve got a good idea and you’re video assured me that I still got it. Looking forward to getting a Ninja 400 next summer
Great intro video! Came here to learn how to instruct my friends or newby's how to ride mine. I do want to add two important things that I always tell them: 1. It's no problem falling over, but just step wide aside. That way the bike won't fall on your foot or leg. 2. When stopping, make sure you're always going straight. Brake when cornering (even going 3mph) and you're gonna tip over and drop the bike to the floor.
"It's not practice that makes perfect, it's perfect practice that makes perfect." ahhahaha I was dying of laughter. But awesome guide man, perfect explanation! You just earned yourself another sub
i"m about to start driving school, never been on a bike before, so this vidéo is hella useful, and very well made as well, very clear to understand and it explains a lot, thanks !
Never been on a motorcycle before either, I have my 2 day class starting tomorrow. I'm excited, gonna be fun to learn. Good luck to you passing your class
@@_insomniack just wanted to say I passed my test! I actually got a perfect score despite never touching a dirt bike or motorcycle before. Make sure you do exactly what the instructor say and pay attention and be willing to lean for steering and you'll do great.
Thinking about getting my first bike as a 30th birthday present to myself. Really clear breakdown and made what could be intimidating easier to understand
This was most straightforward and easy to follow explanation I’ve ever seen on motorcycle basics! I never really understood how the controls worked but I’m amazed how similar it is to a manual transmission auto.
Good basic nomenclature of the motorcycle. I was a former motorcycle officer and the the 2 week training was the toughest training course I ever experienced. Apex turning, clutch throttle control, braking excercises, slow ride training, high speed maneuvering, emergency braking. Lock to lock turning maneuvers, defensive riding and proper road positioning. So much to learn if you've never ridden. For experienced and well trained as I was, I was collided into on several occasions. Luckily I wasn't seriously hurt. Take a certified riding course, it may save your life.
i am a 21 years old girl who dreams to have a bike! and i learnt alot from this video, this helped me with my fear about not being able to understand the basics of the motorcycle! thank you so much, educational video. much love.
@10:10 Thank GOD. This is the number 1 rule of teaching someone clutch. Seen way too many whiskey throttles. ITs sad to see "experianced" riders teach people wrong.
Great instructional video my dude. Just signed up for a safety course here in SoCal but I want to show up prepared. This has been a huge help. Thanks for the video!
This is where it all started for me! Took me a while to find this video again. I first watched it on July 4th of last year as I became curious if I should learn to ride a motorcycle. Well, your video inspired me to do it. I planned on getting a Ninja 400, but ended up buying an Aprilia Tuono 660 in February. Took the MSF course that same month and have been riding all summer, having a blast! Just wanted to thank you for planting the seed that has grown into my obsession. Thank you!
This is the best instructional video I've found so far, def subbing. I'm taking my MSF next month and I'm sure this will be extremely helpful. Thanks! Points for the Ninja 400, I'm considering one for my first bike!
It’s almost like once every 5 or so years a video like this blows up. I remember when I was on 8th grade getting into my motorcycle obsession, I watched HuskersGBR. Now years later I see this one. Awesome stuff 🔥
Thanks a billion man. Im hoping to get my first bike soon and i was completely clueless how to even start learning about it. Your way of explaining almost feels like a tutor holding your hands through the process. Again, thank you so much.
This is amazing. I don't even have a bike, I am 13 yet I am pre-practicing because riding a bike is my dream and I understood this so well I am gonna write about gears, levers and friction in my maths test tmrw 😭🙏🏻
I’ve been riding for over 30 years and the way you explaining it is very easy to understand for new riders, thank you sir!
My pleasure Yuri!
I better rewatch it Lot of time to surely understand
where im from you have to be 24 years old to ride anything that is over 25kw power, and even for 125cc you have to go to driving school and pass national theory and driving exam at age 16 for it. and for 25kw power ones you need to be 20 year old, and have to retake the licence and go to instructor again for 16 hours, and have to pass national theory exam and driving exam 45 minutes in streets. But if you had the A2 licence which you get at 20, you dont have to do exams at 24, you just get your limitations on what you can ride. So they teach you all. Start is like first few hours is in closed training area, where you learn figures, before you go on to the streets with instructor driving behind you.
But things hes saying here, like passing switch, does not exsist on my 21 year old CBR600F4iS. :D And bike doesnt move on its own so well in first gear, second and up, it moves well.
And i use the killswitch, because i dont want to turn off ignition first, because if you have ignition still on with killswitch, radiator and cooling still keeps working on older bikes, so i helps my bike cool off a bit.
Thanks Yuri. Super happy this is helping people. And you validation means so much
Where are you from?
“It’s not practice that makes perfect. It’s perfect practice that makes perfect” beautifully said
Cool saying huh
@@socalriderb Yeah and it's true as fuck too. No matter if youre playing guitar or riding a motorcycle. If you practice mistakes you will keep doing those mistakes.
Practice makes *improvement*
Interesting, about twenty seven years ago I had a baseball coach that said this to our team. Always remember that.
@@nachostv4217 I used to have a music teacher that had said "Practice makes permanent, not perfect" it's arguable but I don't necessarily find it to be wrong
Learning to let the clutch guide you before you engage the throttle is by far the most important advice you can hear when getting on a bike for the first time
True story
I agree. I was under the impression that you had to get on the throttle at the same time that you slowly released the clutch. I didn't know that the bike would not stall if I didn't give it some throttle. You can add the throttle after you have completely released the clutch lever if I am following this correctly and I think I am just by watching how the bike was moving and the instructor was not even using the throttle. This was the best tip for me. That and perfect practice makes for perfect learning. Before the internet came out I tried to ride a motorcycle with just being told how to do it by a buddy. That is not the ideal way to learn how to ride. Trust me on that. This TH-cam thing has helped me learn so much. I'm an older guy and a lot of my learning has been by trial and error. TH-cam has made it so the errors are much less than they used to be. Learning to ride a motorcycle at my age by trial and error without getting some good instruction first is not a good idea.
Nah bro... first time on you're supposed to get to about 5000 rpm and just let that lever fly... don't want to burn out the clutch...👍
Well it depends sometimes I ride this 1970 old bike with like 2 ccs and it cant even idle😂 but if you want to get going you have to give it plenty of gas before you release the clutch. But most motorcycles should have enough power.
@@richardwestmoreland4796 You evidently took very seriously the recommendation to stay off the throttle while slowly releasing the clutch to get going, BUT did you take note of the almost-as-serious recommendation regarding the throttle when you want to slow down? @socialriderb said if you completely release the throttle while it's in gear, it could be jerky. I don't think anybody wants a jerky motorbike or to be near one. If I were to ever get on a motorcycle, I would have to really study those details because it's a bit different from a bicycle. On a motorcycle, both brakes are on the right side while the left side is all that dangerous stuff. I still have no idea how he uses that lever down there to get into 2nd, 3rd, etc. Can he tell he's in neutral WITHOUT looking at his dashboard???? Anyway, if you head down this path, I wish you the best, and hope you study the heck out of these details and practice them under differing safe conditions so that your rides produce beautiful memories instead of nightmares. Best to you.
Bruh, I’m watching this instead of studying for a test. I don’t even have a bike
Lol yeah. I hope we both will own it one day
same i have an exam in 5 days
same, my exam is in 3 hours lmao
BRO I'M LITERALLY DOING THE SAME THING🤣🤣I'M 18 YRS OLD
Me too
Bro taught me more in 15 minutes than my class ever did in a week.
Lololololololololololololololol you really have to be taught by the best or constructive minds, in order to efficiently learn and completely understand what is being said, the first time. I already knew how to drive a stick, so I applied the same reasoning to the bikes mechanics. The best motor vehicle I've ever drove/rode.
What class did you take and where
Why were you in a motorcycling class for a week 😭
@@teddyawesome5197 nooo it's a figure of speech of sorts
@@teddyawesome5197how long do they usually last?
To all those afraid to ride for the first time: You WILL drop it a couple of times when getting used to the weight!! But don't worry, as long as you stay aware of your surroundings, listen and watch out for idiots not paying attention, and keep on riding, you'll be addicted in no time! You got this man.
Thanks
Got my first bike last summer then dropped it twice in 2 weeks haven’t done it since
@@Stephanie-ou2fd This is the way 🤟 keep on riding and stay safe!!
I started with a 125cc at 17y/o. I dropped it 2 times while learning. It was nothing, I was riding very slow and my engine choked and turned off, and I lost balance. The other time I braked with my wheel turned. I'm all good, I can ride my bike quite good (still learning) and I LOVE IT. Gonna get my A2 category this year and a bigger bike. :DD
My biggest problem is that I keep forgetting the clutch and that i dont know how to brake the rear brake cause i keep leaning that way,it always feels like im gonna drop
8 years of experience. And about 60,000km covered. I ride a modified Ninja 1400 with well over 200 horsepower. And this video was flawless!!! Loved it! I remember when the motorcycle journey started for me and this brings me back.
That’s a lot of power for a bike!
Im getting ZX14 myself
@@thepack8780 good! It's the best bike ever made. Get one while you still can.
i get my 400 tmm im so hyper cant even sleep its been 10 years plus since i riding but 400 looks super easy compare to 10 , 15 years ago
@@crim7755 Exact same boat, I'm 32, haven't road a bike since like 14 years old, so around 17-18 years ago, and my Ninja 400 will be arriving next week. I"m both nervous and super hype excited!
Who else is watching this even though we don’t own a motorbike? 😂
😂 fr
Same lol
Yessir
Guilty 😂😂😂😂
Gotta get one these mf now im too invested
Two points I struggled with the most while learning to ride are:
1) Learning to brake. Once you start throttling the bike can go out of hands pretty easily for a beginner. At that point, one panics and their feet are no longer on rests, rather they're in the air, and the brake can't be applied anymore and they end up crashing. I believe braking should be taught before throttling.
2) Turning vs leaning: Bike is not like a car where you only have to steer. It's like a plane where you also have to lean. Shifting the weight is also very important. On my first try, I steered the bike but didn't lean and I ended up crashing since it didn't turn properly.
These are great points! I will consider adding these as videos to make!
@@socalriderb I'm glad you find them useful.
Been there done that when I was learning 😅 weight shifts are important, after riding a few thousand kms it just comes naturally I guess but at first awareness is required.
@@lurch789 i feel that people naturally gravitate towards the rear brake at first due to how a bicycle works - in most cases the rear brake is applied first (especially on a hill) because the front brake will throw you off.
@@lurch789if you don’t mind me asking. What is engine braking?
Dude u nailed it!! This is what i'm talkin about. A step by step and easy to follow instructions, like ur the best tutor out there men!!
Nothing but cap
or just take a msf course lol
Msf course giving out free lessons are they?
I totally agree this guy should look into being an actual instructor he definately has what it takes
Check out this cool little bike
th-cam.com/video/CzfV11sXPU4/w-d-xo.html
LOVE THIS! 1st ride of my life today- 5'3", 50 year old female on a 2023 kawasaki Z400. Hubby's been riding since he was 4 & dad owned a bike shop. In the first 5 minutes, you showed me 5 things I had zero knowledge about. I dropped my bike twice in 15 minutes (in 1st gear, school parking lot)- I'm good, only bent the clutch lever, paints still 100%. Hubby had me ride into 4 lane traffic before I even really grasped how to shift, brake, or drop the bike. 1st time ever riders...plan on going down - please do it in first gear wearing a helmet - husband is an awesome rider, absolutely crap instructor, with a temper to boot. Watching honest, in depth videos like this can literally save someone's life. No such thing as learning too slow. THANK YOU 4 this!!
im proud of you!!! im gonna learn soon to get a harley sportster 1200! keep ridin!!!
Thank you! Hubby has a Harley dynaglide - they're big & heavy (compared to street bikes) but they sit so low & solid it def helps to balance out the weight but leaning into turns with that much machine might be a lil intimidating at first. Best of luck & stay vertical, friend! Thanks for the good vibes 😌
Sounds like a real caring hubby. Looks like someone wants a divorce, sweetie … 😂
I'm the same height as you but I just turned 20 today and I got my first big boy. It's a Suzuki SV650 and I haven't had experience with anything over 125cc so I'm a little nervous. I can't wait to start practicing though.
@@onionjuiceinc.7702 how has it been going? I'm About to switch from a 125cc to a 600 soon
anybody a motorbike fan watching this but dont have a bike??😢😢
I have 2 hehe
Both are hero
Give me one 😞@@RajeshSingh-mq6mm
Me😭
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I'm currently getting my license, just passed my theory test and I'm waiting for my driving lessons to start, and I've been so nervous about riding a motorcycle but somehow this super calmly and simply explained video about the basics made me a lot more confident. Thank you, this was amazing!
Thank you for the love you sent. It will be reinvested back into this channel. I am hoping to go full time to bring grade a content one day.
@@socalriderb Just wanted to add, As someone who is considering buying a motorcycle this video is great! Your presentation is very good.
My sis really wants to ride one so this video will also be helpful to her as I found it fun, easy and a quick way to learn ❤️
Very amazing
You just boosted my confidence in 15 min bro I'm grateful for this step by step tutorial, thanks man🙏🏾
Hey it’s my pleasure. I think everyone deserves a shot at riding. I just want to help those who want to ride
@@socalriderb emm i have been driving a car since i was 9 and rode a motorcycle at 14 there syrian kids in lebanon who can barely press the breaks on a motorcycle who drive, anyone can drive really, think about it rationally you arent doing fast and furious shit so it should be alright. just dontdont do anything stupid and take it nice and slow
@Oscar not exactly right but yeah if you know how to ride a bicycle you can kind of handle a bike
@@ammarbasbous8119 it’s not just about what you can do on the bike, it’s about how best to deal with others around you. People die a lot on motorcycles because they don’t know how to minimize the dangers others produce for them… especially from aggressive Jeep drivers. 😕
Dude made a 15 min video of what you learn in a 2-3 day motorcycle safety course. Love it. Been riding for 7 years, just wanted to watch if it was a good video. I’ll be showing this to my friend that’s about to get his first bike.
Not even close. Not even 5% of what a BRC teaches a rider. 70% of the course is talking about how to mentally ride and scan, find outs in situations, etc. 30% is how to ride. 25% of how to ride is how to emergency brake, how to turn corners, countersteering, uturns, etc. This was 5%. If you bake your friend don't make him think this substitutes for a safety course. Riding is a life long hobby, make your friend take a 2 day BRC so that life long hobby is a long life not a short one
@@derekderek2570 also, have fun talking to a ghost ✌️
@@TisRye are you serious? I'm sorry to hear that if you're not messing with me
@@TisRye he made a good point, you might as well reply maturely..
sounds like you didn't pay attention at your brc lol
I'm a lady rider coming from a baby scooter, and moving on to an "expressway legal" motorcycle (for our country), and this has helped me get my license restriction updated (I had A/T restriction before, now I can do A/T and M/T). I'm grabbing the Ninja 500 soon, and I'm very thankful for your lesson my kind sir!
Check out the training in the membership
Signed up for my motorcycle lessons yesterday and watching some videos on how to ride a motorcycle and I gotta say you nailed it! Suuuuper easy to understand.
It’s also very similar to driving a manual car with the clutch and shifting gear etc!
Great point
Engine ofcourse works the same but nothing else then 😀
Did you already make it thru your driving school? Happy and most of all, safe riding
@@nukester. got my base lessons done and will be switching to a bigger bike for the last few lessons and my exam. Won’t be able to do it this year since winter is approaching and motorcycle lessons will be on hold until spring. Gives me more time to save up for my first bike though!
@@chezahDE which bike are you getting?
@@joyphinehas3725 a Honda CBR650R!
I love how you emphasized being careful as a novice.
Especially how you explained to practice releasing the clutch without using the throttle.
That's good stuff and will prevent beginners from getting hurt!
Your comment is on point! KUDOS!
I'm taking my Motorcycle Safety course today as a new rider, and you've helped tremendously with just the basics! Thank you, stay safe!
Best of luck!
Howd it go?
Yes how it go? I hope all went well.
@@lindarivera5843 It went very well!! Still getting used to downshifting lol
I passed, and got my endorsement. I've been riding for almost a year now! I was so bad at first, but im still improving! @lindarivera5843
Can't believe it has already been 3 years since i bought my bike. Seeing this kind of videos brings so much memorys 😂
I was case number 2, bought a project cb750 nighthawk for $500. Your channel is just another reason that youtube is amazing.
Wow, thanks!
Love the old Nighthawks!
Im a bike instructor here in Brazil and i gotta say, your way of teaching is almost 100% like mine, its like im watching myself teaching everyday at work, great job!!!
Ps: sorry if i said something wrong, im still learning my english vocabulary 🤙
You’re good. English is on point.
Thank you.
Do you have Instagram?
@NetoKDM Não precisa tirar habilitação pra pilotar moto nos EUA?
@@lualdizsi
I have wanted to get a bike for the longest time. I'm reading the manual for my permit test and I can't wait to get my first bike. I'm definitely going to get a ninja 400. But you explained everything so clearly and you boosted my confidence so much. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I can't wait to join the motorcycle community.
Glad to have you join. I remember that feeling
Hey man did u end up getting the 400? and how has it been? Im looking into getting a 2014 300 when the season gets better ( im in canada )
I did get the 400
I’m so glad I took this course at TH-cam university! Definitely feel more comfortable to get on a bike and hit the road. Thank you so much!
So I haven’t been on a bike in over 15 years and I am getting a Ninja 400 and your videos have made me so happy of purchasing it.
Hey Jeremy that's so cool 😎🤩 I'm super stoked for you!
i wish you good journeys on the Ninja! truly a fantastic bike.
I have 12 years in expriance and this helped me a lot, i now know how to start my bike. Thank you!
After watching this video I feel more comfortable on difficult parts of a motorcycle and how it functions. I’m taking my motorcycle training course on December 26-27 can’t wait!
Loved your emphasis on the parking lot and throttle/brake discipline.
Many people get into accidents but they only learned to run it, not ride it properly. I have made stupid mistakes on my bikes and it has always been because I was distracted.
This is so true. Great point about distraction
I'm from the uk and just about to get my small bike license and I think I've watched this maybe 10 times as it's the best guide I've found that doesn't get to complicated.
Very good tutorial
Good luck with your license and happy riding
Good luck from Essex 👍
Good luck with getting your licence. I've been riding for over 50 years, and passed my test when it was a lot easier than it is now. My best advice for survival is never assume that other drivers have seen you, and always give yourself an escape strategy.
I still find it amazing that, in the US, it seems you can ride a comparatively large capacity bike on the road with little or no experience or formal training.
“It’s not practice that makes perfect, its perfect practice that makes perfect” well said👏👏👏
Thank you sir 🙏🏾
I rewatched the video a couple of times, so that I don't have too many thoughts going threw my head during my first driving lesson.
I'm already driving around with a 50cc Vespa, but that is waay easier, because of the non existing clutch and gears. It just has a throttle. 😂
But it has 2 brakes on the handle like a bicycle. I definitely have to get along with that. Again, thanks a lot. 💪🏾
I am a new motorcyclist, and this video is perfect for people learning to drive an MC for the first time. Well done!
Thank for that!
Bought an old zx9r last year. Guy drove the bike to my house and took an uber back home. Watched this video over a weekend and a year later still driving that thing. I'm sure there's many stories you heard, but theres prolly much more you never even heard of. Well i guess I have you to thank for teaching the basics, was one of the best things I've ever done ❤😂
That warms my sous @voyager2144. Keep riding and stay safe
I been wanting to buy my first motorcycle and i been watching how to drive a motorcycle videos for years and this one is the best video i came across. You do everything in detail and you show how to do it as well . Now i feel more confident about buying a motorcycle .
thank you sm man! been wanting to get into bikes since i was a kid, and this helped me alot i don't have anyone to train me so this helped me a lot, can't wait to get riding soon! I might start on a 600cc or 400cc!
Thank you for the super chat, my friend. I'm humbled by your appreciation and support
First off, great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it.
One very important thing that I learned during my MSF course (the hard way) is that not all bikes have quite enough power to "coast" without any throttle input while the clutch is fully released. In those cases, fully releasing the clutch lever will stall the bike, no matter how slowly you do it. Ultimately this is all dependent upon the bike itself.
Yeah! If the bike is in tha range of 200cc and below, this is a FACT. You need to slowly give the throttle while in the clutch balance zone.
@@din3lka it's not. My 125 rolled fine without any throttle
@@aschelocke5287 even a 70c bike can.
@@din3lka now days the idle for even under 200cc bikes is big. Either that or gtt (glide through technology) has been introduced, my 160cc bike can coast at 20kph even in 4th gear
JN2 Media I'm glad you brought this point up. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Not all bikes are the same and my understanding prior to seeing this video was that you had to slowly add some throttle as you released the clutch lever or the bike might stall or at least have a jerking motion. I'm sure that everyone's goal is to have smooth starts and acceleration and I was thinking if the idle on the bike isn't properly adjusted or it's a cold morning and the engine hasn't come up to a good operating temperature you might not have smooth starts if you don't open the throttle a bit.
Thank you for posting this my guy. A bike is something i've wanted for awhile, and your video has made it seem a lot less intimidating. I appreciate the respect you have for the safety aspects especially.
Passed my CBT yesterday, looking into getting a 125 shortly to get started, this was a great help, on behalf of me and I’m sure many other beginners thank you 😊
Hi mate I'm doing mine in a couple of days any advice for it mate?
Yeah if you're a coffee drinker, don't quit while training, get plenty of rest and make all of your mistakes before the actual testing phase. There are no dumb questions, ask everything that you are unsure about
@@socalriderb Thanks man also amazing informative video the best I've seen by far 🙌
@@socalriderb can you recommend me a cheap motorbike that can go with 200 km/h? it can be 2nd handed too
@@supernoob1894 used gsxr600 / r6 can be picked up for a pretty good price
Bro taught us how to drive a motorcycle better in 15 minutes than most driving schools manage in a month. Big up, keep up the good content!
Your comment about perfect practice makes perfect is great. Especially with newer riders. Thanks for the video, stay safe out there.
I learned that one in the military. True story
@@socalriderb Better be safe then sorry, practicing as much as possible and making sure it's perfect practice.. not just practice. I love that motto. That's amazing.
Great video for beginners. I remember when I first started and videos like this were very helpful. I bought the bike before I learned how to ride. Now, I have 10,000+ miles of safe riding.
Bro 10k of safe riding is sick
I'm about to apply for my license and I've been so nervous about riding motorcycles. Your explanation is so good to understand and made me confident. Thank you very much!
Best of luck!
I ride everyday today. but 1.5 years ago, when I did not even have a bike, I watched all your videos. you helped a lot! thanks a lot.
Thank you so much! I am currently 15 and I am looking forward to riding and owning a bike just like yours. Ninja I truly appreciate you showing future riders how to ride properly so we don’t kill ourselves out there 😂
Yes sir. I also recommend going with a MSF as well
@@jealovsiessee same
i'm 3 and i cant wait to get my first bike
I'm 8 months old cannot wait to get my first yamaha r1
I'm 70, and I'm looking to get back into bikes, I haven't ridden for 40 yrs, so, I'm now looking to get a Yamaha XVS650, after reading so much about them, and keep it even after getting my full licence, I found your tutorial fantastic, in refreshing my memory of them, and the correct procedure in riding the bike, I'm very impressed in your tutorial, it's fantastic, and something that will help many other new riders, keep up the goodwork, and hopefully, you come out with other tutorials, that would benefit other riders.. 🙂🙂
Great video. I'm a car guy but it's really interesting to learn about the "other side" and you made the video both understandable and fun to watch. I've always wondered how the whole gear change process worked on a bike, but felt weird asking somebody because it's something I should probably already know, so I learned a few things for sure.
How would it be something you should probably already know if you don't own or ride one though? Are the people around you just that bad?
@@javianbrown8627 I'm a big fan of anything that goes fast, but I admit my knowledge of motorcycles is limited, other than watching racing on tv and the occasional ride as a passenger. Always fun to learn new things!
@@DANA-lx8cv car community 🤝 bike community
that's how it should be
@@lostinsound_wav The bike community is one of the best in the world. I have already experienced that and it's amazing
@@DANA-lx8cv fun fact - race bikes have the opposite gear effect to road bikes.
Road - click lever 1 time down for 1st gear, then each click up takes you +1 gear to 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc.
Race - click lever 1 time UP for 1st year, then each click DOWN takes you +1 gear to 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc.
When racing you need to be break into a corner, lean over, then power through the rest of the corner, going up through the gears while still leaning over, and accelerate onto the straight.
Because you're leaned over your left foot is very close to the track. If you had to put your foot under the lever it would get caught between the lever and the track. So you keep your foot on top and you just tap down to go up through the gears. It keeps your foot away from the track while accelerating.
The video is amazingly helpful, but I wanted to appreciate your excellent skills of explanation and the way you build your video into sorted out sections, yet being natural and bringing out your personality.
I dont know if it's learned or just your natural skill, but I can notice professionalism and high EQ between the words.
I also noticed how you adress to the viewers in the way that's engaging, promising the future value and still, you managed to do it without feeling like I owe you something. Highly earned subscribe, you impressed me way beyond just the topic of the video. That's the way you create a great YT channel, many people can learn from you.
I'm 17 years old, probably won't own a motorcycle until I'm in my 30s but you never know when you'll be put in an action movie motorcycle chase scenario
why do u want to wait so long
So real
@@manvelmkrtchyan8939 motorcycles tend to be risky to drive, maybe he wants to settle in life before trying anything dangerous or anything of the sort.
Bru just buy the dam bike! 30 is too long
Lad.. this is a short life.. don’t wait that long maybe when you’re 20 something. But always ride it safe and be educated 👍🏽
*No clue why I'm watching this...* Ion even got my driver's license yet.
Well if you're going to butcher the English language then you probably "ion" graduated yet
@@user-cg9zq4bt5q It's the internet. No need to talk sophisticated like that. Are you new to the internet by chance?
English isn't my first language either, so I suggest to keep it pushing and go bother someone else.
@@Waryfuls just saying ions don't really get driver's licenses lol
@@user-cg9zq4bt5q True, but my point still stands... It's the internet, and if you grew up with it you would know better too.
@@user-cg9zq4bt5qion mean I don't, it's internet slang, don't get too mad abt it
Never rode a motorbike before but this makes me feel confident enough to attempt it. Thanks nice explaining really helps keep it up!
I'm 14 years old. I will be turning 15 years old the 22 of april. My dad will give me the bike that he gave his first born for me to use whenever I want to. He said i's important that we train so I watched your tutorial. As a person who has had no relation with motorcycles before, this was a great tutorial! Thank you
This video actually helped me pass my MSF course. Really helped me understand the clutch. Thanks!
Bro I am super happy to hear this!!! Congratulations Bro Bro
@@socalriderb Like PeteZa I really liked the part where you explained the use of the clutch in conjunction with the throttle. Before seeing your video I thought that the bike would stall if you didn't open the throttle a bit as you slowly released the clutch lever. Correct me if I'm wrong but the bike won't stall even if you don't get on the throttle at the same time as you slowly release the clutch lever. Are all motorcycles like that? I was thinking that if the bike's idle wasn't properly adjusted when you release the clutch lever the bike could stall. Especially when it is cold out and the engine hasn't warmed up a bit first. Could you expound upon what is the best practice when you are starting the bike before the engine has come up in temperature on say a cold morning?
Feel confident after watching this tbh. Perfectly shown and told with clear voice, subscribed after seeing this.
Hey thanks! Glad this helps
The bike is gorgeous. I am retaking my cbt soon and would love a 125 Kawasaki ninja. I really like how clear your instructions are and easy to understand for a beginner like me. I'm a 48 year old woman starting late in life but I've been told many times age is just a number, never to old to learn a new skill :) Lori from UK
You are only as old feel. There are some old young people and some old young people. It’s all relative and you got this👊
@@socalriderb cheers for replying
I exactly bought a motorcycle without knowing how to ride😂 It was on sale, banger deal for a new bike, great savings. Thank you for your video it was very helpful
9:22 love that lil quote
Just did my first lesson today with my fiancé in a parking lot! So exciting :) Thanks for the video! This was a great way to review the basics :)
Step 1: buy a kawasaki ninja.
edit: bruh keep the like counter increasing👍
On my way to pick up my new to me 2019 zx6r …. Going to be a 636 Gurlie 😂🎉🎉
lol true
MT03s seem like an awesome first bike too. I have a MT07 and love it.
So True😂
Fr 😭
I will am a soon-to-be 56 year old woman who just liked and subscribe although I am not looking to learn to ride a motorcycle. 25 years ago, I really wanted to but never did. I only got to this page while looking for something else. I love the time you took to make this understandable.
i just registered for lessons to get my motorcycle license and this has helped a lot! i’ve read about the clutch and the friction zone and have never genuinely understood them until i came across your video!! thank you for making this so easy to understand and follow along
Did u get them
Man you made learning how to ride a bike super relaxing and easy. No bs, just talking honestly and with a bit of a laugh. Keep it up dude
I was thinking maybe I should avoid getting a bike but this help set in stone I can’t wait to try!
Bro that’s what’s up!
I took a beginners riding course over a 2 day period. As God is my witness I had never sat a on a motorcycle before…never on the back, riding, not even a fort bike. The friction zone is so incredibly important. Remember that when you take a course the motorcycles and the bikes are provided…They aren’t powerful (maybe 10hp) and they are beat to hell for the most park. Everything on them is gonna be kind of work out. My didn’t have any rear view mirrors, the clutch was bad, the brakes weren’t great, and the shifter was about as broken as it could be. This video explains the course (minus the maneuvers and exam etc) very well. I’m 280lbs and was practicing on a Honda Grom. If I can learn this than ANYONE that is teachable and coachable will learn this even quicker than I did. I wish I saw this video before I took the course. I’m great full to see it afterwards because it answers a lot of question as well. The friction zone explanation is fantastic!!!
Thanks for your heartfelt comment. I appreciate you and your support
Sorry you had such a poor experience with your course. No halfway decent instructor would teach a course like that or have equipment in that poor condition. You definitely need a refund. A good course will be fun and very very educational.
i’ve been wanting to get a bike for literally ever, and i’m finally coming up on the age where i can really begin learning. this video made a lot of sense to me and i appreciate your teaching very much!!!
Thank you for this clear and easy to understand tutorial. I'm an older guy that wants to ride a motorcycle without hurting myself in any way and your instruction here was done in a way that I believe will help me achieve that goal. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more from you. I have been told many times that there is no such thing as a dumb question when you are trying to learn something that has the potential to hurt you and you don't fully understand what is being taught. A motorcycle can be a dangerous thing if you don't know what you are doing. It can also bring the rider a lot of enjoyment once they know how to safely operate it. Thanks again as I start out on this learning journey of mine. I particularly liked your statement that said "Its not practice that makes perfect. It's perfect practice that makes perfect".
I’ve just started learning on how to ride a motorcycle and I just wanna say this has helped me understand so much in such a short period of time!
Glad it helped! Good luck bro
I'm a fifteen year old girl in the UK so am often mocked for my interest in bikes, cars and formula 1 so it was nice to hear you mention girl riders aswell. I brought a peurgot speed fight 50cc awhile back now and have been rebuilding that but recently my dad has been teaching me to use gear bikes and even let me roll a couple meters on his YAMAHA R6 (which was absolutely terrifying and exhilarating at the same time) and had to tiptoe it back. Next weekend hes planning on getting our aprilla RS on the road and MOTed so i can learn on that (so i can actually flat foot it XD) and maybe start doing some slow drills. Over this week though i need to keep on learning how to properly use the bike and this video was amazing. So i guess in a really long winded way i wanna say thank you for this amazing video, it was really helpful!!
good on you Ria, the Aprilia RS250 really is a sweet machine and i'm very jealous, sounds like you have an awesome Dad! stay safe out there and have fun!
It was really helpful thank you sir. It helped me impress my Mom and Dad and finally my sister knows who the real boss is.😂💜💜
Great 👍
I plan on getting a motorcycle very soon! This video was super helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Let me know what you end up getting
@@socalriderb Looking at the Honda CBR-500R to start out on!
Hey mate - I've been riding for about 5 years, I've owned a yzf-r125 / Triumph Daytona 675 and Triumph Street Triple R 675 - since then I haven't ridden in 6 years. I am going to get back into riding next season and I found this video super helpful - I appreciate it's meant for riders with no previous experience but just wanted to let you know, it served great as a refresher video for me. Keep it up 👍
Thanks bro!
I am 15 and looking at buying a second hand Yamaha R3 or Ninja 400 and I feel like this video is a good start before I go to my motorbike lessons. In my opinion this was a awesome video!
I'm glad I can help. Good on you for getting lessons Bro Bro
@@socalriderb he has too if he wants his license any time soon
This was the first video I watched about motorcycles like 2 years ago when I didn’t even owe one (I owe a gsx 1000 and been riding for over a year) 🙂↕️ thanks man
I'm 16 and I'm watching this with no bike or license
Me too
Same
Im 25 😂 about to get my liscene haha
Same but I have my license lmao
Sameee bro
Hey man I’m 21 going on 22 and I have recently been thinking about getting a ninja. I’ve never rode a motorcycle before and this video really helped me learn a little more about how to ride, safely!! Thanks for this video I look forward to your content:))
Man just buy a used bike so u can learn well. A bad clutch release can ruin a bike i believe.
I’m newer to riding compared to a lot of people but I’m an experienced rider and still learned something, I didn’t know that you can press the turn signal in to cancel it, and it’s actually very helpful so thank you! Also Kawasaki ninja 650R is what I have and a great bike for beginners because it has enough speed to go fast but not too much to be overwhelming! Definitely recommend!
You don't think a 650 is too much for a beginner? I've never ridden a bike before but I dont want to outgrow it before it's paid off. And honestly have no desire to be a speed demon on the highway...
@@torreyrehard2334 I definitely recommend a 650, it’s slower than a 600 but pretty close! I definitely recommend it as something to grow into
Perfect explanation! I’m even looking for a green Kawasaki Ninja 400 as my 1st bike!
I already know how to ride, but watched this anyways. Very clearly spoken very well done video!
Thank you 🙏
Same 😂
Me too! Learning in 2016 and after a few accidents, I'm so confident nowadays to ride any bike but nothing beats careful riding and not to drive with ego adrenaline (that's where I get 5 or 6 times accident)
Thank you for the easy explanation dude. This channel deserves more subs. The whole vid was pretty easy to understand, loved it
Thank you for that Shreyas
Good video!
One thing I think beginners will still have a question about is what to do with theire feet. After you slowly start, how quick should you put them on the foot pegs? Or should you leave them out in the air for safety while going this slow?
Answer: you should put both feet up as quickly as possible and practise controlling speed and balance with the clutch.
Good point!
When you first start off, you can keep your feet hovering a little bit above the ground until the bike starts to roll on its own. You can even waddle with the bike while releasing the clutch to get a feel of how the bike balances. When you get comfortable, you can lift your feet up. But the better you get, the quicker you'll put your feet up.
Going on my 60th year of riding never have I seen a better explanation video than this
taking an MSF will help tons too. especially for those who have not ever even been on a motorcycle. On top of step by step learning in the MSF, it'll get you your motorcycle license.
great video, loved the video. great basic coverage. Double thumps up :D
Very true! I agree with you 100 and think every new rider should do this. There is a difference between being experienced vs. trained.
This was the best and most comprehensive riding video I’ve ever seen… and I’ve watched a lot.
That means a lot. I really appreciate your help and support.
You have a very good way of explaining things to beginners, you really seem to understand them. I love how you are aware that even things that are obvious to you, are not necesserily obvious to beginners. Awesome job on the video.
Been wanting to get a motorcycle since I was a kid, still not quite old enough to get a bike/get my license, but I’m trying to educate myself if I ever do end up getting one. This video was really simple yet helpful, thank you!
Hey man loved the video. I used to ride dirtbikes as a kid and haven’t rode anything bigger than a 125 since I was 12. I’ve got a good idea and you’re video assured me that I still got it. Looking forward to getting a Ninja 400 next summer
Getting your first motorcycle is a beautiful experience!
Great intro video! Came here to learn how to instruct my friends or newby's how to ride mine. I do want to add two important things that I always tell them: 1. It's no problem falling over, but just step wide aside. That way the bike won't fall on your foot or leg. 2. When stopping, make sure you're always going straight. Brake when cornering (even going 3mph) and you're gonna tip over and drop the bike to the floor.
"It's not practice that makes perfect, it's perfect practice that makes perfect." ahhahaha I was dying of laughter. But awesome guide man, perfect explanation! You just earned yourself another sub
i"m about to start driving school, never been on a bike before, so this vidéo is hella useful, and very well made as well, very clear to understand and it explains a lot, thanks !
Never been on a motorcycle before either, I have my 2 day class starting tomorrow. I'm excited, gonna be fun to learn. Good luck to you passing your class
@@N1C0707 thx, you too !
@@_insomniack just wanted to say I passed my test! I actually got a perfect score despite never touching a dirt bike or motorcycle before. Make sure you do exactly what the instructor say and pay attention and be willing to lean for steering and you'll do great.
@@N1C0707 glad to heat that ! I hope it will go well for me too
Thinking about getting my first bike as a 30th birthday present to myself. Really clear breakdown and made what could be intimidating easier to understand
Thats good. Treat yo self
This was most straightforward and easy to follow explanation I’ve ever seen on motorcycle basics! I never really understood how the controls worked but I’m amazed how similar it is to a manual transmission auto.
Yes they are very similar
Good basic nomenclature of the motorcycle. I was a former motorcycle officer and the the 2 week training was the toughest training course I ever experienced. Apex turning, clutch throttle control, braking excercises, slow ride training, high speed maneuvering, emergency braking. Lock to lock turning maneuvers, defensive riding and proper road positioning. So much to learn if you've never ridden. For experienced and well trained as I was, I was collided into on several occasions. Luckily I wasn't seriously hurt. Take a certified riding course, it may save your life.
I will agree with the course
i am a 21 years old girl who dreams to have a bike! and i learnt alot from this video, this helped me with my fear about not being able to understand the basics of the motorcycle! thank you so much, educational video. much love.
@10:10 Thank GOD. This is the number 1 rule of teaching someone clutch. Seen way too many whiskey throttles. ITs sad to see "experianced" riders teach people wrong.
Yes sir
Great instructional video my dude. Just signed up for a safety course here in SoCal but I want to show up prepared. This has been a huge help. Thanks for the video!
It's my pleasure man! Best of luck on your journey!
"Unless you bought something shady on craigslist then I can't help you...LMFAO
And that was perfectly delivered 😂
This is where it all started for me! Took me a while to find this video again. I first watched it on July 4th of last year as I became curious if I should learn to ride a motorcycle. Well, your video inspired me to do it. I planned on getting a Ninja 400, but ended up buying an Aprilia Tuono 660 in February. Took the MSF course that same month and have been riding all summer, having a blast! Just wanted to thank you for planting the seed that has grown into my obsession. Thank you!
Glad you got started.
This is the best instructional video I've found so far, def subbing. I'm taking my MSF next month and I'm sure this will be extremely helpful. Thanks! Points for the Ninja 400, I'm considering one for my first bike!
I'm glad it's helped. Thanks.
I've heard that it's good as well as the r3
@@liamalderson3726 i got me the R3. Fun bike:)
I've heard nothing but good things about the R3
@@socalriderb how do you like the 400? bored of it?
It’s almost like once every 5 or so years a video like this blows up. I remember when I was on 8th grade getting into my motorcycle obsession, I watched HuskersGBR. Now years later I see this one. Awesome stuff 🔥
That's awesome!
Thanks a billion man.
Im hoping to get my first bike soon and i was completely clueless how to even start learning about it.
Your way of explaining almost feels like a tutor holding your hands through the process.
Again, thank you so much.
Glad I could help!
This is amazing. I don't even have a bike, I am 13 yet I am pre-practicing because riding a bike is my dream and I understood this so well I am gonna write about gears, levers and friction in my maths test tmrw 😭🙏🏻
Dude, great job! Thanks for literally making everything crystal clear for a beginner.
Happy that I could help