How To Ride A Motorcycle: Part 01 - Controls & Startup
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- Learn HOW to ride a motorcycle! In Part 01, we go over controls and startup, motorcycle basics.
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Learn To Ride Pt 02: • How To Ride A Motorcyc...
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STARTUP NOTE!: When starting the bike, you should always hold in your clutch lever, regardless of if the neutral light is on (see pinned user comments below.) In the video, I confirm the bike is in neutral by walking it and then start it, but regarding best practices, you should always hold the clutch in for safe measure!
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Ever wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle? So does Ms. Blockhead (my lady!) We've got her signed up for an incoming MSF course, but she wants to get a head start and is eager to learn! If you're wanting to learn and get your certification, you definitely should sign up for an MSF course as well! Checkout the link below for more info on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation:
► MSF Website: www.msf-usa.org/
► MSF Handbook: bit.ly/MSFHandbook-BH
So Ms. Blockhead's been YouTubing 'How to Ride a Motorcycle' and hasn't been able to find a vid that 'thoroughly' goes over a few of the things she's trying to learn. Watching through a few with her, there's some stuff that's left out here n' there, so I told her that I'd make one for her and try to be thorough!
Alas, the Blockhead "How To Ride A Motorcycle" series was born!* In Part 01, we go over controls on the bike, as well as starting er' up. I bring along my trusty MSF Rider Handbook for some guidance, but kinda 'cliffs notes' it up.
The vids might seem a bit lengthy, but I know that's how I learn best, so maybe there's some of you out there that are the same (I'd be willing to bet there are!)
As an NRA certified firearms instructor, I've instructed and taught students before, so I hope that it comes across in the vid (fingers crossed!) However, I never have nor will I claim to be a 'motorcycle instructor.' When it comes to motorcycles, I'm just a dude that enjoys the ride!
Hope the videos help! As always, thanks for watching, ride safe out there, and stay vigilant!
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*DISCLAIMER: These videos are meant to be informative, but are not a substitute for a proper certified motorcycle course. You should be going to an accredited training program if you are looking to receive your motorcycle license endorsement (see MSF site link above.) I am not responsible for your actions and you assume all responsibilities and risks when operating a motorcycle. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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can i get a copy of the book in somali language please mr blackhead
Almost easily died a few times. Riding is highly not recommended if you want to live. Passing MSF and getting your license is just the beginning of Step 1 but you will be unprepared for the rest as no school or system in the world will prepare everyone for everything that could easily happen.
BLOCKHEAD I just got a Harley and I don’t even know how to unlock it 😕 helpppp
BLOCKHEAD thanks 4 teaching me how to ride, been almost a year
Thank you! You're a life saver. Easy to follow and very thorough. Would you be up to doing videos for turning, swerving, breaking and leaning?
How to ride a motorcycle?
Step 1: ride motorcycle to parking lot.
Why would you own a motorcycle if you can't even ride it somewhere to practice
@@envious3258 I bought my motorcycle before I knew how to ride and had a friend ride it home for me. I didn't ride it until I had completed the MSF class.
Same boat. Will be interesting to operate it to practice.
@@NailNNY I did the same thing
@@NailNNY so, you can buy a motorcycle without even having the driving license?
If he was my professor for all my classes i would pass with flying colors. Such a good teacher
def. agree. well explained, giving the audience a good feeling. well done.
He's good too i also suggest Mcrider he's professional motorcycle instructor
Couldn’t agree more. He did a great job explaining it unlike other youtubers. Definitely worth the sub
Agreed
It’s a difference between explaining your hobby in detail, and being paid to teach a bunch of people the same thing over and over again.
I will never forget this video. Helped me a lot when I first started riding. 1 year and 3 months later i currently own 3 cycles and work for a reputable dealer in Miami. Thank you Blockhead!
That’s awesome man, glad it helped!
Hey man I’m just starting to ride out and want to buy a good bike for myself. Im also in the Miami area, any way we can get in contact?
No lol
Hi there I'm interested learning about ride a bike and I would like to ask you questions and by the way congrats to you
Have you been in a crash yet?
did not even own a motorcycle before watching this video
after the video, I am already popping wheelies
josh good luck in a v twin lmao
That a joke?
Yesss!! Same hahaha
but are they mega dank nooners?
This video actually taught me how to ride a motorcycle. I am now a year into riding my iron 883 because of this video.
The Boston Tea Party how is it? I will be getting mine in the next three weeks ( so excited ).
he did a really great job showing the ropes
That's amazing
3 and an half years: i bought a Harley 883 low 2008 and searched a video to properly learn how to ride it. Ty again Blockhead from Italy
do u still ride tho? radio silence
I’m a mom of 3 wonderful young men, 2 of which love to ride motorcycles. I want to ride with them but feel silly saying “ok go over everything step by step, don’t skip a thing.” This video was great and I look forward to watching more! Thanks for making it straightforward and easy to understand!
Hello Melissa , I enjoy riding motorcycle and horse, How are you doing today? Happy new Month to you and your family.🌹🥰
You sound like a cool mom
You're awesome! My mom said she'll kill me if I ride 😂
who else cant even drive yet
Dont even have a bike yet 😂
@@odanisfernandez4618keep going strong my budda. Doing the course then grabbing a ninja 500! Be patient! Good things will come
It helps his voice is calming..
Such a bad ass looking bike!
Yeah when i become like a famous youtuber im gonna buy my dad a harley the fat ones u know what i mean and im gonna bring the harley to europe
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@@user-hc2sc9jv4c go for it
@@zedlz life is short man you gotta do what you gotta do thats how it is❤
I agree with others here. You should always hold the clutch in while starting the bike. There is a lot of bikes out there that you cannot start unless the clutch is in.
Don Briggs my '15 dr200 needs the clutch pulled in to start :D
Definitely! I've edited the description to include that as the very first line. Not sure why I didn't do that in the vid, as I always do it when starting up the bike. Surprisingly, all the bikes I have (more on that incoming in future vid) don't need the clutch held in to start, but it's definitely considered 'best practice!'
I have a 70s vespa, won't start if you clutch 😝
it depends on the bike and circumstances
Misfits Viper depends, my bike if you’re kick starting you can’t hold the clutch in or the kickstart won’t catch. Although electric start it doesn’t matter
Sometimes I just watch this video to relax, it is so good.
You’re the only biker on TH-cam who’s beginner friendly
DanDanTheFireman is really good too
Good video Blockhead.
On the start up section though, as others have mentioned, my MSF instructors always taught us to never trust the dummy lights. You should always physically check that the bike is in neutral first by making sure it can move back and forth freely. Then upon starting the bike always hold in your clutch lever, just to be on the safe side.
Keep up the good work!
As always ride safe my friend!
I respect that but if your dummy lights didn't work properly then manufacturers would constantly be getting sued so... I trust my dummy lights because... Lawyers.
But any true motorcyclist always makes sure that it is in neutral before getting off the bike given the situation and where you're parking.. That and the fact that a false neutral is a real thing you can't trust that you are fully in neutral by the light anyways
Well said Ronin, thanks for the post! I've pinned it to inform people that read the comments, as well as added it to the first line of the description!
Your welcome, thank you for your kind words! I'm glad I could be of help!
Ride safe my friend!
Heating things up makes them less viscous just sayin’. Great Video. Love ur videos. I Had 2 be a douche.
*My first thought: "That's a great lot to slide around in!"*
_Immediately see skid marks all over_
Just got my permit, out of all the videos I've watched yours was most clear and helpful. Thanks a bunch!
I like how he took his time to explain everything.
i used to ride when i was younger and was looking for a refresher... honestly, nothing as straight forward as this, this is awesome
I have been teaching for 25 years, and I can say that he has great patience and awesome teaching skills.
Appreciate the kind words!
Hey! I passed my motorcycling training!! Thanks for your easy to follow videos for new riders! I am so excited. I am now looking for my gear and my very first bike!
Hello Dalita, I enjoy riding motorcycle and horse, How are you doing today? Happy new Month to you and your family.🌹🥰
About 6 months ago I was interested in learning how to ride but had as much knowledge about motorcycles as a 2 hour-old baby. This video taught me a lot. Now I already know how to ride and will be taking my riding test in 10 days to get the license. Already bought a bike and it's waiting for me to go on my first ride.
Thank you so much @Blockhead :)
Just had a 99 Honda Shadow delivered to my house, never rode in my life. Couldn't wait for my buddy to take it to a parking lot for me and decided to go around the block. Needless to say, I went up a hill cause I was too nervous to turn, got stuck on a hill for 15mins and stalled a few times. Luckily came across an older guy who's been riding forever and he rode it back to my house for me 2 blocks away...I'll wait for my buddy.
@Pacem Terris What's that? I googled and says Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
@@jimhurst82 It's a UK thing, stands for Compulsory Basic Training. I did mine in September it basically teaches you the basics of being safe on a motorbike
Why did you bought a Bike when you dont know how to ride? Dont you have to have a License do drive it anyways?
@@B...-B906 No in the state of Pennsylvania in the US, you only need a permit to operate a motorcycle. There are a few rules to it such as: no riding at night, no passangers, and must wear a helmet (and must wear for 1 year after getting a motorcycle license).
I bought it because I always wanted to ride and figured this is the time to start. Also to gove me something to do, I like riding my bicycle and cruising in a car so this just makes sense and its good on gas.
@@jimhurst82 so you telling me you dont need to wear a Helmet after 1 year? O.o
This video literally taught me how to operate a motorcycle. Thank you so much for this
I am definitely getting into motorcycle riding, I have been checking instructions for almost 3 months and this is the best so far. Currently on scooter in Yokohama Japan. Want to get MT 09 as a starter, been driving stick since 14 years, this is an awesome video blockhead.
Some call the methods "basic", but "basic" is usually the best way to learn. After all, if you cannot explain something simply, you know nothing about it to begin with. Very impressed by the depth in which he teaches. Arrogance serves none but those using it.
Honestly finding a parking lot was the hardest step for me. Nowhere near me has big empty lots, and the few small ones are always filled with cars.
Thankfully I found an Abandoned Golf Course, so I learned on trails and gravel instead. I wasn't keen on going half an hour to the city with it being my first ride and all.
So an old dirt road had to do!!
I found this video at the perfect time. I'm looking at bikes on sunday. Thanks dude
I took my first lesson today and it was surprising to see at least 4 other people watched your videos on TH-cam. “ I learned from blockhead “ 👏🏾
I have this same bike! I just took a motorcycle course and was stuck with a grom that had been in a bit of a crash in a previous class- the throttle wasn’t catching and it would chug and then stall. I kept saying something was wrong with the bike but the instructors would roll their eyes and say ‘it’s not the bike.’ Finally on my last day, ready to give up, they let me use the instructors bike and he used the one I was on and sure enough, he stalled it over and over and over- I only got a couple hours on a bike that didn’t stall and chug and I am kinda mad that I didn’t get to enjoy learning shifting and other things because I was too caught up on not stalling that broken POS. These videos are really awesome and I’m excited to take my bike into a parking lot and practicing. Thanks so much! You’re a great instructor!
I’m getting up on 50 and haven’t ridden a bike since my uncle got transferred to Kansas by the USAF in 1984 and settled there permanently. Another very experienced uncle has been giving me situational advice but without them on hand I’m going to need these kind of basics. Looking forward to the rest of your videos, very well done with succinct descriptions and attention to detail, thanks for making them.
I took the MSF course and learned an incredible amount, unfortunately some financial struggles came up and I was not able to afford a bike. This series is a great re-fresher to help remind me what I learned.
Hope you're having fun on a bike lately man
Great vid for new riders. You're a good teacher. Thanks for putting in the time to help new riders to get started.
His bike is soo aesthetically pleasing to look at! Clean and just dark.
Highly underrated video, cant recommended it enough
I'm reviewing these rhythmically before my test tomorrow, thanks for these. The gear up and down really helps.
I'm new to riding myself, having got an 883 superlow. I refer to your series of "how to" videos quite often. By far, the best intro to motorcycle riding series on TH-cam. Great videos. Super informative. Thank you for posting these!!
Right on, thanks man!
Dude, I saw these videos like 4 years ago, and fall in love w t 883. Now, I finally bought mine, and I’ve applied your instructions! Thanks mate
This video helped me MASSIVELY! I watched it two weeks before my CBT (Compulsory Bike Training) here in the UK... I passed the day three weeks ago and yesterday purchased my first motorcycle a little 125cc AJS TN12 and will now be going for my full Licence. I am certain the only reason I was awarded my CBT certificate was because I watched this video and learned how to shift gears! From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOUI!
Thank you so much for this video! I really appreciate you putting this up
Dude best learning how to ride on TH-cam hands down!!! 🙏🤙🙌 going for my license in a few weeks and a few lessons in between this video gave me so much confidence thank you dude
I've ridden before but I'm young and can't afford a bike so I've turned to watching beginner rider videos and any and all moto content in existence im obsessed with motorcycles and cars for a pretty long time now. This is my favorite so far keep it up man.
I just came to check out this video that helped me get started riding years ago. Memories. ❤️
This is actually awesome. My dad just gave me his old Goldwing 1200(not sure on the year) and I’d never rode a motorcycle before. This is already helpful to me! Thanks a lot!!!
Great bike. Probably an 86-87
This guy right here knows what he's doing. 5/5 very helpful 👌
This is the video that inspired me to get a motorcycle... i have been riding for a couple weeks now and loving every minute of it. Thanks for getting me into this awesome hobby.
Just wanted to thank you. Yours were the first videos I looked at on TH-cam when I started getting the itch. 3 months later I bought my Roadster. This was last summer. Thanks dude.
I remember watching this video right before I bought my iron close to 3 years now. You are the reason I am able to ride. Last summer I took my test and only missed 1 point. The only reason I missed a point was because I couldn’t get the bike to stop at the required mark and went over an inch. Thank you Blockhead! I still have my iron and you’ve taught me how to do more upgrades to it!
That’s awesome man, happy the vid helped! 🤘🏼
Awesome video!! Love the pace you go at, perfect for someone learning.
Hi man, I was just want to thank you because back in 2020 when I bought my first bike, these were the videos that actually taught me how to drive and understand the clutch. Loved the process from the beginning.
Love how in depth you went. I want to start getting into motorcycles and I really like how easy you made it to follow along. I’m heading over to video 2
This comment is for the new riders or people starting to learn! This is a great tutorial, one of the bests I’ve seen yet and I’ve scoured TH-cam for good starter videos! Listen and follow this and you will be good. Don’t try to skip steps just start from step 1.
Appreciate the kind words and support Nathan! 👊🏼
Learned more from watching your videos than actual class I took, GREAT JOB 👍
Your video helped alot. When i said alot i mean it. You go through every single detail to ensure that the viewers understand. I watched lot of videos, but yours is the one explained the tiny bits. Great work blockhead, i appreciate it.
Great series! Passed my Compulsory basic training today after watching these, I knew little to nothing prior to watching these how to's 👌
How did it go?
Love this tutorial.. took my classes and exam right before 3/20/20 and had to put my new hobby on hold.. I need a refresher.. watched this a few times ran thru some drills .. feeling confident not confused
Watched this for the first time 2 years ago. Since last September I've been riding the same bike but a year newer. Never rode anything but a dirt bike.. once, as far as bikes go. Grew up on 4 wheelers tracotrs and standard vehicles tho, so I took to it like a fish in water. There's nothing like it, truly. Still need the "basic rider course" but I already knew all the basics. All that changed for me was getting used to the weight. I'm already wanting a 1200 dyna now lol thanks for the channel brother. Helped me a lot, thats for sure.
Good stuff man! One of the most basic and clearest How-To-Ride vids i've seen. My MSF instructor drilled into us to never trust the green Neutral light. "It lies!!!!" he would say over and over. Gets me to hold the clutch and brake while starting though. But I think he just had a pissy bike at one point that turned him salty.. lol
Thanks sir! Yeah I edited the description noting the clutch / neutral thing, just in case!
Part 1: how to sit on a bike
Part 2: how to move handles
Part 3: getting comfortable with your seat
@codwizard I understand how to sit down but now I'm stuck you never taught me how to get back off
@@christophermalley5150 how long have you been stuck
tyler thomas please help me it’s been a year!
You’re a really good instructor and this video helped a lot.Your videos are epic btw,always tuned in
I don't even own a motorcycle, but there's something SO soothing about the sound of an engine I just can't help but returning to this video every once in a while just to hear it purr! Thanks for uploading it!
Its been about 5 years since I’ve last been on a bike, and your instructions are so straight forward that everything started rushing back to me so quickly! 👌🏻
Thank you for this video,
Saving money at the moment to buy a 883...cannot wait.
This video helped so much i had 0 experience with riding and now i ride practically every day. I learned within a couple of weeks of serious practice thanks man.
I am so glad I found this video! Thanks for explaining in such a clear and concise manner! I am still nervous about getting on a bike for the first time but this helps a LOT!!
Instructions not clear enough
Now need instructions on how to get a bike out of a tree
; ) awesome vid dude.
You can just carve it out of a giant tree trunk.☺️😉
That's some sick bike! Love from the 🇵🇭
2 years ago I was watching this video to learn and I did continue all other videos and then I am riding scout bobber twenty.
thank you so much, Blockhead
شكرا
Im a car enthusiast that has not made the jump yet, and i work at a classics and specialties dealer where i have to deal with out of the ordinary vehicles. This gave me so much more confidence starting and moving bikes around our showroom. Thank you sir
Hey bro thank you just learning and this is really helping. ive been told im too old to learn! im 36 not giving up!!!!!!! last i touched a bike (dirtbike) I was 15. i just bought the same bike used. think its way a step up from that. please keep posting and keep it cool.
Hi there, ive been around bikes all my life with my dad and brother owning harley's. and of course ex-boyfriends.... instead of waiting to get a ride on one...its time for me to just get up and learn. your videos are awesome. You are a very good at explaining everything and very specific. Thank you!!!
I would love to find a lady like you.
Hello Leslie, I enjoy riding motorcycle and horse, How are you doing today? Happy new Month to you and your family.🌹🥰
Because of this video I took the MSF e-course. A few days later I took the test for my permit. Signed up to do the classes at Harley, hopefully I can get the endorsement for my license. Great content!
Excellent video, so professional the instructor, thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Hey, I want to start off by thanking you for this amazing series of videos, it helps my wife and I get on a bike for thr first time with as much confidence as possible for first timers. I am now riding comfortably and confidently, we're still working on her, but to be fair, I started first haha your videos are phenomenal.
And also, I was wondering what gloves you're wearing? Very interested in them
Happy the vids helped you both! Check some of the new vids, there’s links to the gloves in the description 👍🏼
@@BlockheadMoto I did and found them, definitely going to get me a pair! We really appreciate it, I love the feeling of being on a bike and you definitely helped make that a reality. Thank you.
Thank you I'm just beginning my journey on two wheels and live in New Jersey so I'm taking as much safety as I can😂
DC NJ same here! Just got myself a new Iron last weekend.
Stay safe and Enjoy yourself :) , I can't wait till I get my hands on a motorcycle
Hello MALO.ver1
I got that reference. Also, stay safe in Jersey.
This is exactly what I need. I'm going to start learning to ride in a short while, this is really going to help me for when I actually go out. Thank you so much.
I take my MSF in March! I’m so excited! I’ve been absorbing all of these videos for over six months. And finally get a chance to take the class!
What up Blockhead! So I recently started to get into wanting to ride a bike. I saw a beautiful Iron 883 at the Harley dealership and loved it. I have no experience with bikes at all! Lol I then look up videos on the iron 883 and come across your video on why it's a good starting bike. From there I'm hooked on your videos! Immediately subscribed lol Hopefully soon enough I take a course and eventually get my self an iron 883 just like yours. Keep up the great videos! I'll be going from Houston to Orlando in August. Hopefully I'll see you ride around and say hello lol
Glad you enjoy the videos and subbed, appreciate the support! Have fun taking the course and getting a bike, safe travels!
I saw one too, and I plan to get one myself.
Hi from Belgium, nice video Mr. Blockhead. I'm a rider since only 1 year and it's nice to have course again like a reminder about the manipulation of the bike. I can't wait the futur videos. Thank you rider.
Thanks Giuseppe! Ride safe!
So glad to have found your videos! Hubby & I are learning to ride motorcycles together and I felt a little anxious about the whole process. But your explanation are really helpful for my anxiety. So thank you sooo much for the detailed and slow description of everything!
Happy the videos have helped you all! 👍🏼
I got my first bike this year and I didn’t know how to ride a bike before or how to shift or downshift, thanks to the videos blockhead makes I learned in less than a month. Great videos and explanations..
Hahahaha you said backards
"MERICA" 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 I now consider you family 😂😂😂😂😂
Can you show us how to mount the bike again?
I forgot.
Will not forget this video 🙏🏽 helped me to start riding
Just bought a 22' Triumph Bobber, this video is going to help TONS! Thank you for taking the time for being detailed, thorough & informational with this. 😎
I need to go to that amusement park!
Its funny fun spot in new hampshire claims its the worlds largest arcade n even tho thats an amusment park i feel like its got a bigger arcade
I just got my MSF course completed and ready to get my endorsement on Friday! Thanks for making these videos as they were helpful to prepare me for the MSF course! You sir, are the shit!
Just wanted to say thank you for this video series. This helped me immensely with my confidence on the basic riders course last month. My first time on a motorized bike was on that course and I got all first time go's. I wholeheartedly believe it was thanks to this. My first bike is a 2013 Suzuki Boulevard M50. I absolutely love riding. I'm glad I found you! Thanks again!
Blockhead: *Says anything about MSF*
Me: MILITAIRES SANS FRONTIÈRES!!!
Blockhead: Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Me: Oh... All right.
Barely 2 minutes in, you mentioned you are a NRA instructor, subbed just because of that. Stay safe brother!
Watching this video days before I get my first motorcycle wish me luck and thank you 💯
This is incredibly handy for me, since I am currently making the transition from a auto to manual. Thanks for this.
What you did on that bike just now? Is exactly how I got comfortable with Motorcycles on my Dad's Honda back in 1984 in the garage. Just did that over and over as a kid. Put it in Neutral. Move it around. Start it up. Move it around. Make sure it's in Neutral. I did that over and over again until I got comfortable enough to take it out ...
All about that comfort level!
@@BlockheadMoto what bars do you suggest for short arm reach? If your wife was/is 125lbs, 5'2 and on tiptoes.... Your Seat and bar suggestions would be what?
that moment when we heard the sound of your bike, damn!
This is outstandingly thorough! Thank you, Sir! Great refresher!💪🏽😎💣✨✨✨
These are great learning videos! Going for my M2 in September.
Teach us senpai!
Yes kōhai! :D
The moment that you truly realize that motorcycles are cheaper than cars
Thanks for taking the time to do this..I found it very informative
absolutely awesome video, no shortcuts, your teaching experience is so obvious! great vid!
There’s a difference between knows how to ride and your parents omitting you ride 😩🤦♂️
Kim Il-sung fr, I’m still getting a bike though