Hi! I'm a presenter of our "Share The Road" class that is presented to driver's ed classes. I've been compiling a list of You Tube channels to give to these young people. You are are at the top of my list. I want all these young people to know how great it is to ride., and I think you present this quite well. Thank you for being so awesome!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee! That's so awesome! Thank you so so much, that's a HUGE compliment!

Great Advice for any rider.. My wife and Daughter both ride and they don't get any Nay Sayers.. But they do get a lot of "Man-Splaining" when guys talk to them about motorcycles, touring or maintenance. I do admit that I'd advice new riders to ride with a responsible group or a coach for a little while as they work towards gaining more confidence on two wheels.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cockney Biker! Not gonna lie, I'm glad I did most of my learning alone. So I wasn't being exposed to the other habits and over bearing/well meaning opinions of others trying to overwrite the lessons I learned in the MSF course. But that's just me 🤷

50 years old and just started riding this may. Just brought home a Honda NC750X. Thank you for being an inspiration to me!

@AstheMagpieFlies

2 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME! Congratulations on your new beautiful bike! I'm so excited for you!

I’m 16 and super interested in starting to ride. Thanks for the tips, it’s so helpful to have someone to help you learn. 💙💙💙

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yaaa!! Awesome!!! ♥️

@Daemon_Wraith

4 жыл бұрын

It's fun and gives you a sense of freedom you'll never have in a car. Good luck out there and have fun. 👍😊

@keki8577

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 and am obsessed w bikes but my parents are kinda unsupportive 😞but I'll always be obsessed with em ❤️

I love your videography! These are definitely good tips! And it’s obvious that they are genuine tips you picked up from experience! 😅

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks lady 😉

Naysayers? I encourage ALL new riders! For the record, I've ridden for decades and decades and took basic MSF course a few years back and was amazed how much I learned!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

😉 thanks for being a positive force in the Moto community! Yes! I have some friends who are MSF teachers and I'm always learning new things from them 😊

My birthday gift to my daughter, when she turned 16, was her first bike with the proviso that she pass the Basic Riding Course of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) first. I strongly encourage all parents to make participation in the MSF course part of their youngsters' motorcycle learning experience. Thank you for being a great role model for my daughter too, Amanda.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome :) Thanks Mr. Solitude! lol Sounds like the same thing my grandpa told me when I wanted the '79 Suzuki GS750 he promised me when I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to even touch it until I passed the course.

@wendymotogirl

3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you used the word "proviso" makes you a okay in my book LOL

Nice!! Taking the safety riders course is also great for experienced riders to combat bad habits. I’m 52 and have been riding off and on since I was 9, I took the course in 2012 and it helped me with a bad braking habit.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! The MSF has lots of different courses, for all of us to keep our skills sharp!

I also took the Motorcycle Safety Course to get my license! I cried after each session too. But years after, I’m super grateful I did! I always still feel like a new rider, but I think it’s always a great opportunity to keep learning. Plus I love the idea of creating new goals to keep moving forward!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! :D It must have been great to have a support network of riders when you started! I wonder sometimes how different my experience would have been if I had known ANYONE who rode (besides my grumpy grandpa who was a bit reluctant to share knowledge lol)

@TealMonster

4 жыл бұрын

My Dad was actually the same way - he was very much against me riding motorcycles even though he used to ride. I think the support I’ve had over my riding career has changed (like refined) and there are a lot of pretty cool people out there I otherwise would have not been able to connect with if not for riding - I mean after all that’s how I also got to meet you 😝

Great advice for New riders. Young ladies and women just need to get out there and try it! Rent a scooter to start, lots of people think it looks great and fun, but once they get on a bike alone, their fears inhibit the fun! Be sure it's for you before buying a motorcycle! Then if you're smitten, buy the right bike, talk to shops, other women riders and get some advice on the best starter bike for you. Above all baby steps, practise learning your skills, and have fun! There are tons of groups on Facebook in most cities, join to get to know other women riders and learn from the more experienced riders. Have a blast!

Thank you for the gear advice 🥰🙏🏾

I'm a new subscriber. GREAT video, thanks for sharing 😄💪🏾💃🏽🏍🙏🏽

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome welcome!!

I just started riding, this video was really inspiring! Subscribed and liked:).

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

!! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me, welcome to the Magpie Parliament!

You're doing great work. Fair play!

@AstheMagpieFlies

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

I’m a few years late to discover you I guess, so you probably won’t see this but you’re the best. I’ve been binge watching from the beginning and I’m just amazed. You rock, and I’m so grateful for your content and insights and that you share your journey . Thank you so much. Cheers.

@AstheMagpieFlies

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much that is very kind

One tip if you are going on a trip is if you are packing in black bags cuz you don't have any dry bags yet get some of that drawer liner that is rubbery and put it on the seat and between the bags if you are stacking plastic bags it will keep them from sliding around as much. Don't ask me how I know :)

Another helpful Vid Amanda👌🏽. Best thing I ever did was take the MSF course. So valuable and every new rider should take it. All your tips are great and I would not hesitate to purchase men’s gear if needed.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you AmenCornerRider! :)

Another great video filled with good tips and encouragement for newer riders! It’s always great to see experienced riders handing down acquired wisdom without condescension. Those pictures of your first trip with your bike loaded sky high actually made me cringe like I was watching an impending accident! Yikes!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks FredtheBarber! I try to share as much as I can, things that I wish had been more available when I first started, and things I've learned and didn't even know I needed to know lol

Your tips are always SPOT ON and also good for riders that have been at it a while. And your squirrel cheeks are adorable. So there.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Aww 😊 thank you !

First thing to learn when you're learning to ride is ride at your own pace and if you have someone comes up behind you just put on your blinker and move to the right and let them pass. It will make your ride safer and more enjoyable. The second thing I think when you are learning to ride that's a great advantage is if you have someone you trust and is looking out for you to follow around until you get use to the bike. They can watch out for hazard and where you're going and you can just pay attention to learning to operate the bike. When my wife started riding we would get up early Sunday mornings and just ride through all the neighborhoods. Sometimes we'd do 100 miles and never be more then 10 miles from the house.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yes It's very important to never go so far outside of your comfort zone that you endanger yourself or others.

As usual, good advice. Everyone start somewhere.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :3

To your first point I could not agree more! I have been riding dirt bikes since I was six years old. I bought a road legal enduro about three years ago. My insurance company insisted that I take a beginner Motorcycle Safety/Riding course. I guffawed at the suggestion that I should spend a weekend driving around in a parking lot on a 125cc bike and arrogantly assumed that I would get nothing out of it. I could not have been more wrong; it may have been the best $400 I have spent. Despite the fact that I was uber familiar with the mechanics of motorcycle operation I was never a road rider and I came away from that course with tonnes of well ingrained safety habits and greater confidence to begin my on-road motorcycling. I am now hooked on road riding and just bought a scrambler for dirt road and highway touring. I am also preparing to do my final motorcycle licensing exam (I live in a place which has a three tiered graduated licensing process), and although I am not obligated by the ministry or my insurance I am taking the advanced road riding safety course (which includes the exam) because I know I will come away from that experience with more tools and confidence. I have been binging your channel the last couple of weeks. Great content!

Oh my goodness! your production value has blown up! So beautiful. Great advice! What helmet it that? You are one of my top five heros! Thanks for being amazing & such an advocate for safe motorcycling! Rik

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

AW! Thank you Rik! I have the Scorpion EXO AT 950, it's loud but a reasonably priced helmet for the features. (ie the modular, the drop down sunshade visor, and the peak.)

Nice , thanks for the video 👍

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching it :)

I used to ride with a group called LA bikers. There was a guy who led a lot of great rides on Angeles Crest Highway and such. His Mantra was ride your own ride. That has served me well all these years. I see a lot of Young Riders racing around on Sunday mornings on Palomar and Laguna Mountains around here impatiently passing me and stuff, and then I'm watching them cross the double yellow and worse, trying to keep up with their buddies.

@AstheMagpieFlies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!

Great video! Nice to see a women's motorcycle video with actual information. Even though much of the information is for men and women, it's nice to see a woman presenter. Very motivating. I'm a new rider...just passed my full M license (Canada) last year. I commute around town and do some day trips but nothing longer than a couple of hours. I'm looking forward to pouring through your content 😊

Got on my first motorized 2 wheel vehicle around 5-6 and rode to 17 with a bike everyday. Once joining service it was as much as possible but sporatic til 30 when i stopped due to life changes. Turning 62 this yr and just got a craigslist bike. Want to do msf courses just to get back into it. Unfortunately closed right now because world is crazy....

Another great vid Amanda, you are right on the money about always having goals in your riding. i've been riding 45yrs :/ (how did i get this dang old! and why wasn't I informed) Anyway back to my point, even after riding so long I still am learning, and have goals to achieve.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David 😊

New rider here! Just passed my BRT with Team Oregon, got my endorsement and started riding my new KTM 390. I was feeling discouraged with the amount of "Bro" culture in riding, your channel is inspiring! While I have an amazing partner who has more than 30 yrs experience and has patiently taken me under his wing, I look forward to the day I will be going out on my own and connecting with other female riders! Also, so great to find out you're in Oregon too!

I loved your beautiful tour on motorcycle and advise us also most informative for future reference.i will visit Rath Yatra festival in USA-ISKON on my own motorcycle from India

rain in oregon -- who knew? :-) no worries about the audio, it was fine. as always, great information; hope you enjoyed your birthday!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Right? Like what the heck where did my sun go!? I had a great birthday ;) THANK YOU!

I would like to tell you a story of an awesome lady I worked with. Her Daughter died and she became extremely depressed. She had had several boyfriends with motorcycles but never had her own. Because of her depression her son and son in law took her to a motorcycle dealer and she bought her own Honda 750. She was 62 yrs old. She took the safety coarse and passed. When she got use to riding she would take long trips by herself. I rode with her many times and one time she told me that the only time she feels good is when she is on her bike. I just wanted to say this for ladies who think they are to old to start riding, YOU ARE NOT.

Great tips! I find myself wishing you were making these back when I started riding! I love the support available for new riders now (maybe it was then and I just didn't know how to find it!) Usually my tip for new off road riders is take an off road class! I love your tip to set goals... I like to work on something every ride! Thanks for being awesome, and your cheeks are adorable!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Another good video Amanda. Your riding tips are just as relevant to us older ones who have been riding a while. We may say "yup been there done that" or "too true" but every so often it is good to be reminded that we don't know everything (I'm talking about other old riders here, not myself of course :-)). And so true about the naysayers. When I went back to riding after an 18 year break for children and family, the number of people, friends, relatives and even bloody strangers, who made comments like "too dangerous" or "thought you would have grown up by now" was staggering. Ignored the bloody lot of them and I am still at it 27 years later with no sign of "growing up". Funniest comment I got recently that left me speechless (for a bit anyway), I was parked by a roadside cafe, admittedly about 5-6 meters from my bike, dressed in riding apparel and carrying my helmet, no other bike or biker within visible distance and this enlightened sole asks me if I am riding a motorbike. Nothing to do with naysayers, but I put it in the same basket of inane shit that non-riders tend to spout at us enlightened folk.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Ya I'm always surprised what comes out of the mouths of some people 😂

Excellent advice! Finding women’s gear that fits right can be frustrating, and a couple of the best gear pieces I own came from the men’s section. Also, omg... The baggage from the first trip!!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks MotoKari! *Want the first trip, just one of my trips after I got the Honda Shadow. My first trips were on Lazarus. 😉 But ya. I know 😂

Been riding 45+ years, all great tips, keep learning,training is always great even at my age, trust your feelings/heart, Ride safe ride far,Rand

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rand! 😊

Hi, all my gear is men's i find it more comfortable, fits better. I find women's gear are to tight. And yeah your right when your first time on road, take it step by step and don't let people bug you about going fast. Go your own pace. Raining tomorrow :-( but i have to pick my AJS up, what a drag...... Oh how did your birthday go? did you get lots of presents and Cake lol do hope so. Christmas coming lets see what Santa sends you lol Take care. Linda :-)

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda 😊 Agreed! Women's gear is too tight, and is always more concerned with looking girly than it is with having armour in the right places! I had a great birthday with amazing presents showing up at my door ❤️ 😉

@foxglove8836

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies Cool, It make's me laugh watching "some women" looking for the fashion Heals lol for the bike and yes it does happen..I would rather have the Armour in the right place as you said. I know some one who was not happy when there g/f got on the back and put there heals on the PIPE'S :-( oh yeah and the melted trouser's, hard to get off, funny when you see a grown man cry. lol. Take care.

We need to get you some sponsorship from Scorpion. You rock their gear =) Fiance and I are planning a European moto tour and we are looking to fit her out in the same Yosemite ensemble I wear. Good stuff.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

No freaking kidding 😂 If you know anyone who works there let me know, so far my attempts to reach out have been met with silence. 🤷 But my Yosemite suit is my fave (apart from all the Velcro lol)

@wendymotogirl

3 жыл бұрын

My scorpion gear hasn't held up all that well. Alpinestars has been good.

Only 6 years? You have attained a lot of knowledge. Thanks!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks Video Biker! Everyone has their own experiences/journey with riding. I think I just put myself out there a little more than some, and a less than others. The amount of years riding does not equate to knowledge or experience gained, it's the amount of miles and/or hours spent on the bike (or dealing with bike troubles HA!) Thrown together with my seemingly rotten luck followed by the best of luck lol it's the magic equation for learning things I think lol But all that 'experience' isn't worth a grain of snot if you don't take the time to mull it over and try to understand what happened, why it happened and how you can do better. :) Or at least that's how I think about it!

Hi Amanda! You're so nice. I told my new hairdresser today about you as she is thinking about getting her 1st mc. Just texted her this vid. Thanks for you!! Have a safe one gf - all ways and always. 🙂

THE MINUTE I SAW NATURE I CLICK THE RED BUTTON..N BIKES UFFFF..nature n speed.....MY LIFE MY DREAM

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

lol thanks so much! Welcome to the Magpie Fam!

Amanda, I've been riding about 50 years and still have goals and try new things riding. Most of my best trips have been when I'm alone( no BS from other people) ride safe ride far,Rand

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yess! Thanks so much Rand!

This is good advice, even to an experienced rider! Thanks for all of your videos. - Traveling alone as a girl definitely has its advantages. Strangers feel less threatened by you and are more willing to help! (I still think most people are inherently good.)

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Aimee! YES My thoughts exactly!

In Arizona there are scholarships available from AMSAF (Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation) for a reduced cost Basic RiderCourse or an even cheaper BRC2 course for those who want to take a course on their own bike. I always suggest people take the class as close as possible to getting their bike before they begin to forget what they learned due to lack of practice. Practice is so important. Playing around and running some drills in a parking lot can do amazing things for your on-road skills.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yess!! Thank you for posting that information Bweizr!! Lol I'm always practicing, particularly U turns! On and Off-road I'm still trying to get them tighter so I don't have to stop half way through 😂

Love this! My husband got me my first bike Suzuki TU250 for Mother’s Day 2022, after I took the safety course, and he is my #1 supporter. My anxiety comes from falling while practicing on other bikes, but the 250 is a great fit. He also got me perfect fitting gear. It is really scary with the crazy traffic (upstate NYer here) folks drive so recklessly as it starts getting warm!😓 So do you stay on more secluded roads? Looks gorgeous.

As I travel Im amazed at how many solo women Rvers and bike riders Im seeing . Enjoyed video as always Ron

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Right! It's so awesome! Thanks Ron!!

Huge ditto on the MSF course. Here in So. Dak. passing the MSF course exempts you from having to take the written or riding portion of the state endorsement tests. Saves a lot of time and hassles while at everyone's favorite government agency.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks zurnie! For real! In Montana you still have to take their written test, but if you pass the MSF course you don't have to take the riding portion at the DMV. Which thank god, can you imagine a rural Montanan DMV clerk trying to give a riding test? PSH

Thank you first the video. Great advise! I am curious about what riding pants you have. I have such a hard time getting pants short enough to fit so I don't have my oants dragging over my feet.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kasey! I have the Scorpion Yosemite Jacket & Pants. Sizing was a little weird so I ended up with like an XL in Mens in the Pants just to get them over my thighs/hips but like a Medium in the jacket. I'm about 5'7" and I also wear men's boots I don't have an issue with the pants dragging while I'm wearing boots if that's helpful?

Great advice for newbie riders take a riders course in my state honda has one for novice and advance riders this will give you the confidence you need to ride. Also when it comes to safety gear there is no gender.your delivery on INFORMATION is excellent thanks again for these great vids. And stay safe!👍

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ruben! That's awesome! I didn't know Honda sponsored any rider courses! Thank you again for the feedback that means so much to me!

Enjoy the video... really useful info for us "older guys"... Lol Btw... enjoyed the nano second of the freedom dance.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

😜 thanks Pierre!

Yup, take a class first--I'd it recommend for all newbies (I'm a dude) I wish I had. Also, I think learning how to use manual transmission in a car or truck, if you can find one, will be helpful before you take your first rides on a bike in the class.

I am just starting and I am just looking for encouragement and tips to become a good rider!!! Would love to meet women riders as well.

AMSAF also has a new helmet assistance program that greatly reduces the cost of a DOT helmet

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome!! Man Arizona is the place to be 😜

My wife is kind of top heavy, so it's more comfortable to wear the men's gear...as far as jackets go. She is 5'0 even so pants is the big thing when looking for gear.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Pants seem to be a struggle for everyone who's not a size 0!

Comfort is very important , uncomfortable gear will drive on you .

Squirrel cheeks! Omg that cracked me up!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

XD Glad someone got a good laugh out of it :P Thanks David!

Great tips & yes agree MSC for anyone. You're an amazing young woman & yes to all us women riders (27+ yr here), feeling so blessed. Until You get out there and experience what God has given to Us All on two wheels 🏍 naysayers will never understand. It's incredibly breathtaking/inspiring. Thank you, Amanda, you are so cute & right on.(😘🐿)

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Indianbell! :) I really appreciate that

I have and stupid question but: HOW people in usa get's motorcycle licence, like in state where you don't need that msf course? In Finland: first passed theory test (20 questions and 50 picture questions what you can do or can't, and 5 risk situation questions.), then you must do the handling test and after that, riding test in the city.

I have been riding motorcycles, if you include mopeds and such, since 1977. I was 10 years old in 77 LOL. Anyway I learn new things all the time. In fact, having been riding for so long without much in the way of instruction, it's kind of difficult to unlearn bad habits. The Mantra that is kept me alive is I'm just always assuming that people in cars are out to kill me.

@AstheMagpieFlies

3 жыл бұрын

Truth! Probably part of the reason my grandpa was so insistent that I couldn't get on a bike before I took the safety course.

Have fun and smile. Dont listen to jerks... Just get out and ride and dont crash. If you do that you will totally love life on two wheels...

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

😊👍

Squirrel cheeks?! That’s funny! I’m so glad I took a class. Earlier would have been better. I had to unlearn some bad habits. It is funny how many folks get tripped out thinking of a chic on a bike. Like I’m some sort of rebel or something. Cracks me up. If I have to explain, they won’t understand. Nothing like a twisty road to the top of the world. A car just won’t do. Great video and spot on!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin! :) For Real! There's nothing like it!

Hi Squirrel Cheeks! I'm not female but watch your video anyway!😎 Another great job!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks

I always appreciate your videos & advice. I'm glad to see women getting involved in things I enjoy. I take my daughters to the range to shoot targets and one of them wants to try motorcycling. I plan to get her involved. I have a question for you. When I motorcycle camp my prime directive is to spend at least a couple days in one spot and do a lot of hiking and exploring. I was planning a trip to Zion via Palo Duro Canyon, TX and Verde Mesa. It looks like dispersed camping will be a good option so I was checking out places and reviews. One camper got there camp vandalized and some gear stolen while they were away from camp. I hate the idea of changing campsites every day and carrying everything with me. Do you have any relevant experience, thoughts, etc. etc. on mitigating against vandals & thieves, especially with respect to dispersed camping. Public campgrounds(e.g., Mather at Grand Canyon) usually have enough other campers around that nobody usually bothers you or your stuff. Maybe you already have a video on this. ??? Thanks.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark! That's a great question! I'm a get up and move on kind of girl lol I've only stayed in one place that wasn't a rally max 3 days/2 nights in my tent and those were pretty remote areas in Montana where not many people were likely to stop and snoop, or in Bighorn Canyon which is a National Rec Area but I maybe saw like 2 people a day because that area is so rarely visited. Even then I carried all my valuables and electronics with me, and really only left my tent, sleeping bag, pad, and cooking stuff at camp. I'm someone who doesn't walk away or out of line of sight of my bike for more than an hour or so while I'm traveling because I want to be able to keep an eye on it and my luggage. If I'm gone for longer, I'll take all of my electronics, and just accept that my camping stuff and clothes might be gone when I come back to it. Of course I rationalize a lot of it, like who is really going to steal my under $200 helmet that's stinky and covered in my sweat, especially since I always take whatever camera or comm off of it before I leave it on the bike. Areas around National Parks are very prone to vandalism and theft because they draw a lot of people from all over the country and quite a few tourists from out of the country, so they feel more anonymous and more likely to do 'crimes of opportunity'. Literally the only things I have had stolen off my bike have been in and around National Parks. It's all about weighing the pros and cons and finding what you feel comfortable with. You could find a public campground and try to make friends with some of the campers next door to you and have them keep an eye on your stuff while you're out and about, but there's no guarantee that others won't snoop if they take off during the day too. Or you could try to find the most remote place where you don't think anyone will show up and find your tent. But while you're gone there is always a chance someone will find your tent while also looking for the most remote place, and take advantage of the fact that no one is around to see them take your stuff. The struggle with tent camping is that there really isn't an optimal way to keep everything safe. If you get aluminum boxes so you can lock them, but you leave them at camp, someone who really wanted them could just pick them up and take them with them. If you get a little lock to lock your zipper together and make it more difficult to open the tent door, in the case that they really want to take something they'll just cut the fabric of your tent and then you have a hole in your tent. Arguably a little lock on the zipper of the tent door does negate the few people who would just snoop for the opportunity to grab something easy though. lol Sorry I don't have more straight forward help, but it really is about weighing what you feel comfortable with risking and what you don't. Either way I hope your trip goes awesome!

@markgman4157

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies Thanks Amanda, good points. Beyond keeping stuff with you, less visible or locked there's a risk no matter what. I'll at least prioritize according to risk / impact of loss. Losing a sleeping bag etc in middle of nowhere would not be good.

Great this is just what I was looking for… Can you suggest a bike for a Newby… Under two grand what make model etc thank you

@xiangbuckalew7264

3 жыл бұрын

Get a used bike. I got an used rebel 250 for 2200 dollars. You won't be sorry when you drop it. And when you are ready for bigger bike you can get most of your money back by selling it.

been riding since 1974. just do it but remember to ride for the people around you. think ahead what's this car or truck going to do gives you a chance to being more aware of the hazards around you. the main thing is have fun and go see new places. if I go somewhere I normally don't come back the same way.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan!! Excellent points :)

The more you know, the better it gets!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yes 👏

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New female rider here!🥰 thank you for sharing such important tips! Can anyone help me with the music in this video? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Here in the UK we have a Compulsory Basic Training course we have to take before we are allowed on the road with our motorbikes. It makes sure people have a basic understanding of how their bikes work and how to ride them. The compulsory basic training (CBT) has 5 elements: • Introduction and eyesight check • Practical on-site training • Practical on-site riding • Practical on-road training • Practical on-road riding It's normally 1-2 day course and covers the real basics like "This is a brake lever, this is the clutch lever... ect" It also includes the hire of a suitable motorcycle or moped, fuel costs, helmet, armoured motorcycle jacket, motorcycle gloves, and a Hi Viz safety tabard so that anyone can take it. You then have 2 years to pass your full motorcycle test or you’ll have to take the CBT again. Also, you are limited to a 125cc bike until you pass so you're not likely to get a bike that's too much to handle as a new rider. Amanda, you're a true rider that braves squirrel cheeks and durrt. :D

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't go over it, but in the US if your state doesn't require you to take the basic rider course you do have to pass a riding test and a written test in order to get your endorsement lol they don't just hand it out to anyone who has the money 😉👌

@Gina-yi4em

Жыл бұрын

If you enjoy being on a 125and a woman. Why? In Liverpool women ride big bikes. And can balance a biking onbtge back in 1st gear in driving rain in pitch darkness. Then they know why women have great balance. And do not get upset or cry if a smelly old man in keathers takes their money, talks at them. Shut up and hold onto tge back rail thank you, then do not say nothing. Collect your ticket, and accept that they would love you. For a bit...lol!

How do you find where to camp? Camping is the one thing I don't know how to go about finding sites

@AstheMagpieFlies

2 жыл бұрын

Got a whole other video on the channel about finding camping leslie :)

I'm a 29 year old autistic guy, and one of the greatest obstacles I had was getting a driver's license. In a car, I feel... overwhelmed. My brain tries to predict where every other car will be at any given point in time, and given that you only have 3 mirrors and a lot of unaccounted for space, it's difficult to focus. However, I've been riding bicycles all my life, so I figured a motorcycle would be the next best step. So I went to take the MSF course, and passed. A day before I went to take it, I saw a motorcycle on Craigslist, a 1980 Suzuki GS550E for $200. Grabbed that right quick. The MSF course cost $175, but what I didn't know is that the Iowa DOT has a program that offers rebates for those who take the course at a certain time. I just happened to, and I got a check in the mail for $150 a couple weeks ago. My bike does run, but getting it to reliably run has been difficult. This is the first bike I have ever worked on or owned, and I've been messing with it on and off since July. There seems to be a fuel delivery issue. This is where I'm at now: vimeo.com/371330912

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME! Ps. I know it probably sounds redundant but since I had a similar fuel issue with Lazarus at one point, have you checked the petcock isn't plugged by something that's floating around in there?

@ZombiePotatoSalad

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies Thanks for the positive reinforcement! Much of my life, I've had people tell me what I couldn't do because of my condition (I'm high-functioning, but it still gets me, particularly in getting a job). One of the things I thought of doing once I get my bike running is trying to be an independent motorcycle courier. However, I'm not sure if there's a market for that in Davenport, Iowa. I've checked the petcock, and I've created a vacuum by sucking the vacuum line, and fuel comes out. I remove the vacuum, and it stops. However, I'm not sure if it's "enough" fuel. I've taken apart the carburetors 5 times and cleaned them, replaced the pilot jets and passage plugs. The diaphragms all look good, the floats are the correct height. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think I'd like to get one of those external tanks and hook it up, see it that works. I currently have the carburetor off, and discovered a problem: the mixture screws are stuck fast.

Go girl be yourself

@AstheMagpieFlies

3 жыл бұрын

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As soon as I think bike it seems to rain!

@sparkyobrian6417

4 жыл бұрын

my friends say I have a rain magnet in my ass, lol

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Lol right!

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Nice Video, Thank you! I'm a fairly new chick rider and just found your channel thanks to Mr Bo Dean :)

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

!! YAY! I'll have to go thank Mr. Bo Dean for sending you my way! We need more lady riders in the world! :D

@jessicacecil9457

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies We sure do girl!!! I get so excited when I see ladies riding or find new cool lady motovloggers! Love ur content keep it up!

Excellent advice, as usual. One addition about men vs women's gear... As a large ("plush") 5'4" woman I struggle to find gear that fits, especially my inseam. My advice: Look for men's gear first, and if you can find a woman's version, COMPARE THE ARMOR PADDING! I cannot tell you the number of times I've gone online and bought both the men's and women's version of a pair of pants or a jacket to see which would fit better, only to find out the woman's cut might fit better, but the armor padding was sub par. No sense wearing protective gear if it isn't actually protective. I just look at men's gear now as I don't trust the women's options anymore. It's sad that protection is sacrificed in the name of fashion.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Luvnot! :3 Yes 100% Agree, that was part of my decision to also get the Yosemite Pants because the Women's version of the ADV pant doesn't even have armour in the hips!! The spot that I land on 90% of the time when I come off the bike in the dirt! like WHAT?!

i have been riding for 40 odd years my advice to all is think that every car animal and child is going to run out in front of you and you will be fine just ride safe and have fun 👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍😊😊😊

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks toby

@toby621

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies hi just wondering how reliable is your cb 500 x and have you had any problems with it so far 😊😊😊

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

No problems 👌 I'm at 21k now and I've had it since new.

@toby621

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies thats good thinking of geting one thanks amanda 👍👍👍😊😊😊

Nay to the nay-sayers. It is amazing how far out in the wilderness you can be and still have "civilization" intrude.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Right? Thanks 603Rydes!

Do the course - I began riding 40 years ago -no courses , no training -I survived - and took rider training (advanced) in my forties. I can pretty much tell a trained rider from an untrained rider . Do it. As to women riders , check out HOG , and ask them if they still have the magazine story about the lady rider and her dog - she rode a sidecar outfit in the early 1900s I think it was . Over here , there is at least one lady rider who h ridden the Isle of Man TT , and a girl who races in Irish road races . One woman rider is an instructor at race schools kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6xox7yQg8eaZJM.html -so go girls - BUT - don't overtake me !!!!!! LOL -only kidding - safe roads and good weather to all.

As a rider with 40 years experience I would 100% agree that new riders should take an MSF course. With the distracted drivers that are a plenty all of the tips you get from an MSF course will take years to learn on your own. Goals and practice are still relevant to me as well. Hate putting wet helmets back on and you have cute squirrel cheeks!

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

Yess! Thanks Ride on Two 👍

I never would've guessed you had mens gear. But I guess alot of things are gender neutral.

Wait I’m confused... you don’t need a license to ride a motorcycle in the USA?

@AstheMagpieFlies

3 жыл бұрын

In the USA it's called an Endorsement on your Driver's License. But not all states require you to take the MSF (motorcycle safety foundation) course before you take the test at the DMV to add the endorsement to your license.

@gonebytrain

3 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies So you do have to take a driving test to be able to ride a motorcycle, but only 1 test? (Only got knowledge from Japan and Norway, where you’re required to take driving lessons, then a driving test(and a written test unless you’ve already taken it before for another type a license.)

Ugh. Nay-Sayers are awful. Some people really need a mute button.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

For REAL. Thankfully the internet has "block" and a hide from channel button, but unfortunately that doesn't stop those few nasty people from saying the most ignorant things to your face sometimes. Once I had someone straight up believe I was lying for attention when I told them I rode from Portland to Montana when he asks where I came from at a gas station 😂 and that's not even the farthest I've ridden!!

@Bweizr

4 жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies I've had people say that my wife shouldn't be riding just because she's dropped a few bikes and had one relatively minor crash that sent her to the hospital for a bit. Some people have a longer learning curve than others, and she's a much more confident rider now with many more miles and plenty of practice under her belt. I think many people would be more supportive of a guy getting back in the saddle after a crash than they are of a woman jumping back on a bike, but those people aren't ever worth listening to.

@AstheMagpieFlies

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bweizr The stigma of admitting your dumped your bike is one of the most frustrating parts of learning to ride to me. Literally EVERYONE drops their bike, especially riding off-road at all, but even the old farts can tell you how many times they've dumped their shiny cruiser just forgetting to put the kickstand down. Like there's no reason to shame people for dropping their bike. That's just dumb. lol In the dirt bike world, there's a saying that you're not riding hard enough if you never crash lol

@CindyBallreich

4 жыл бұрын

The worst was the sweet neighbor lady who burst into tears when she heard I'd bought a motorcycle. She was actually weeping at my grave and I was standing right there!!

@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638

4 жыл бұрын

It often says more about the naysayer’s fears than yours. Ride!