How do you know what gear you're in?

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Lee Some bikes have gear indicators, but otherwise, act like the Count on Sesame Street: One! Two! Three! Third gear AH AH AH! -DrewZilla

@123linable

8 жыл бұрын

+RevZilla Thanks!Also, does the shifter physically move when you shift it? Sorry. I'm new to this territory

@aramidps3

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Lee Moves up or down, then returns to the resting position after each shift.

@coast2coast00

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Lee it moves a couple inches then goes back to the middle. If you are in the highest or lowest gear it won't move up or down.

@randycragun

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Lee With experience you will also quickly learn to know what gear you are in based on the engine noise and current speed. If you ever get confused, you can always just apply the clutch, shift all the way down to 1 and then shift back up to whatever gear is appropriate for your speed. Edit: don't do this. See below.

Anyone else been riding for years and only watch this cause big lemm was teaching.

@unionpacific8267

8 жыл бұрын

Yep

@lilmango6281

8 жыл бұрын

yeah

@MozzaBurger88

8 жыл бұрын

Guilty as charged =D

@Steelbluebrick

8 жыл бұрын

of course lol.

@coyote102076

8 жыл бұрын

+Damion Lawson More just to see Big Lemm on a tiny Grom! :-D

Been riding 28 years but still watched it

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Davis Much appreciated! -DrewZilla

4/5 stars - Wanted Lem to show me how to do some dank grom wheelies then it'd be 5/5.

@coopertilma9119

7 жыл бұрын

joetca 😂

@bobbymcjunior

7 жыл бұрын

DANK WHOOLIES BRAH

@benkovacboy2544

4 жыл бұрын

Mega dank nooners

I'm 48, been riding since I was 15. this is by far the best instructional video I have ran across on the internet. good job...

@peartree2170

5 жыл бұрын

I wish my instructor were as good when I did my safety course. They were completely assholes

@lexx9443

4 жыл бұрын

He didn't really show how to turn

@naraendrareddy273

4 жыл бұрын

Time flies eh!

@russmode

4 жыл бұрын

Forgot downshift back to stop..stay in first or down to nuetral...?

@nushankodikara

3 жыл бұрын

Hey just checking, are you still alive?

I've been riding for 13 years and racing competitively for 4. Why am I watching this? BECAUSE YOU GUYS KICK ASS, that's why.

@rodrigobastos5804

7 жыл бұрын

João Soares és profissional de que desporto?

@tommymac7700

6 жыл бұрын

UBERBAD on dirtbikes?

@tommymac7700

6 жыл бұрын

UBERBAD if so then I've been riding for 11 years since I was 2

@nickcroslyn3033

6 жыл бұрын

Yep

@nomanhossain7294

5 жыл бұрын

João Soares f

In Holland, you have to pay around $600 to get your license when you are 18. You will then be allowed to ride 125cc bikes. When you are 20 you can pay another 400 to be able to ride 35 kW bikes. When you are 23 you will spend another 400 for an unlimited license. And in America you watch youtube😂

@minecraft1232311

6 жыл бұрын

same here but it's minimum 600-700 eur (depends on how many hours you do, if you fail theory etc)

@MrQwerty2524

6 жыл бұрын

400 hundred? What are you crazy? The exams themselves are 400$ alone. Fortunately, they changed the law recently.

@beerdedwanderer

6 жыл бұрын

In Russia, bike rides YOU!

@lukejenkinson9937

6 жыл бұрын

We have a similar system in uk 125cc at 17, 35KW at 19 and unrestricted at 24

@AyamPhoenix

6 жыл бұрын

In Malaysia , at the age of 16 you can pay RM750 (around 184USD) and get an unrestricted motorcycle license.

I like how quick you talk in your videos. It makes it far easier and more enjoyable to watch. So many motorcycle videos and people talking kinda slow because they are distracted while riding their bikes.

@tankjohnson5857

4 жыл бұрын

U DRUNK

A great practice is to slowly let the clutch out without throttle and just allow the bike to die. This gives a sense of how the clutch feels and works and moves the bike a little, without having to take off the very first release. :)

Any rookie will quickly find where neutral is, every time they try and pull away from a traffic light. 😠

@HJZ75driver

8 жыл бұрын

Or false neutral when shifting

@rudebwoy8

8 жыл бұрын

+HJZ75driver they're a bitch if you've got a bit excited with the throttle aren't they? nearly as bad as traffic light stall, when not paying attn!

@HJZ75driver

8 жыл бұрын

+Jay C Pain in the arse.

@joevidya

6 жыл бұрын

Every year thousands of new riders are embarrassed by shifting into neutral when the light turns green. Make sure to give it a good FLICK.

@jessjones2777

5 жыл бұрын

😂Yup.

If you can't ride it without killing it then you can't ride it. What he was teaching from around 9 Minutes on is so very important practice easing into your throttle and letting off on the clutch before ever taking it out on the road. This is a great video! I was very intimidated when I first started riding by the gears it always helped me to remember one-down four-up when you're in neutral to get into first gear you press the shifting foot lever down to get in the first then you pull your shifting foot lever up to get in the 2nd through 5th or 6th depending on your bike.

I thought this was how to ride a Grom on a skatepark.

@LilSakei

6 жыл бұрын

That what I thought

@zeemeo3323

6 жыл бұрын

They changed it to a grom i got all excited

@galaxygod9962

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@grumpysquid

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

You could've played Bobby Munson in Sons of Anarchy without any problem.

@snakevergil

7 жыл бұрын

Norman Sigurðurson lemmy is too tall to play a young Munson :(

@drewsivao9926

4 жыл бұрын

If Bobby had a son.. Probably his son lol

Honda MSX125. I've owned a Yamaha YBR125, this video brought me back, I remember the feelings of first riding a motorcycle. My first try alone, I almost hit the wall. Steered at the last second, just the handle hit the wall, turning my wheel and making my bike fall (I had the agility to stand up from the saddle before going down with the bike). Nice memories ahah!

@frankerck

8 жыл бұрын

+Vespertili Kildem, I think that's one of the things newbies and probably everyone really need to work on is turning, carrying speed through the turn, not panicking.

@wolfpackhd5002

8 жыл бұрын

+frank erck I agree, I've seen learners and new riders struggle with small things like roundabouts and some simple bends purely because they doubt themselves and start doing all sorts of crazy stuff, you've never seen people's hands and feet move around so much on a bend

@frankerck

8 жыл бұрын

And once you get comfortable, it's one of the most enjoyable parts of road riding, WolfPackHD​​​​​, feeling that centrifugal force in the curve (largest part of the contact patch on some tires) and doing your best to maintain a good line.

Im really glad I learned how do drive with a stick shift. If I hadn't then all this shifting business would sound like french to me and kill the appeal of a motorcycle. Thanks Dad...

@manofqwerty

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I am glad that it is standard to learn with a manual car here in the UK!

@MAGirlable

7 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good skill to have.

@dimebagdarrel7190

6 жыл бұрын

Gone Kiffen i had to learn my self im only 17. its pretty simple though. just a heavy dirt bike in my eyes

@chriscuc1602

5 жыл бұрын

Never ride a manual but I know how to ride a bike, I'm scare to ride a manual now.

Great video, I would say however that the best way to start is on a scooter. You can get used to everything without worrying about shifting. Then, when you are comfortable with going around on two wheels in the traffic, you can try going on an actual motorcycle.

Been riding a motorcycle for 17 years. .Still watched this till the end. .that's how good you guys are

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Deepak Thompson Hey we appreciate it! -DrewZilla

2:17 Automatic drivers are saying “what do you mean?”

u guys deserve waaaaay more subs. The production value of every video is impressive

nice job on this one, Lemmy. I hope more will try out riding because of it.

Thanks for this video. I'm currently thinking about getting a Honda Grom for commute since I'm in my first year of college. This bike is absolutely gorgeous. It'll be my first ever vehicle.

Lemmy is such a well spoken individual. I'm looking forward to more videos with him!

What you said about not starting on a large motocycle... Too bad a lot of people don't do that. They want to run before they can walk.

@chancejones8366

5 жыл бұрын

I was hella dumb and started off on a 900cc My dad wouldn’t teach me so I taught myself by taking his motorcycle out when he wasn’t home lol FYI I do not recommend

@chriscuc1602

5 жыл бұрын

I wanna fly.

@keyboardwarrior327

5 жыл бұрын

Should I get a V-Rod or a Hayabusa for my first bike?

Lemmy - thank you for this video. I watched this video and then signed up for the Motorcycle Safety Course at the Navy Base. I was surprised how ready I was for the course and am now riding and loving it out here in Hawaii. Mahalo!

Man...your instructorship and presentation/speaking is flawless!

Just came from the MSF Basic Riders Course in Philly last week and I can say this is a very good video for anyone thinking of getting a start. It really is that simple, it does take practice, but it is that simple.

"But first I gotta get my duds on. Can't ride a motorcycle if you don't look fly." Excellent safety tip there Lemmy. Couldn't agree more.

I always have fun watching Lemmys videos....seems like a genuine dude

that little grom looks so good for learners. low to the ground, light weight, not too fast, more upright sitting. good job!

0:23 I know all about showing the ropes

@thamomentum

8 жыл бұрын

+bakerXderek CHEAAAAAAAA

@snakewhisperer2010

8 жыл бұрын

+bakerXderek cheah ropes in my gooty today

@Quardiz99

8 жыл бұрын

+bakerXderek BAKER X GOOTIE DEREK I FKIN LOVE YOUR VIDS MAN, you make me wanna move to Cali (all the way from sweden lol)

im only 14 sooooo i added it to my watch later lol

@eduardoaldaco8792

7 жыл бұрын

Liam O'Brien i started when I was 13, I'm just watching cause Lemmy 😂😂

@andrashoffmann7522

6 жыл бұрын

Liam O'Brien omg same butni just realized i wont have the money for it 2 years l8r

@tyjones2160

6 жыл бұрын

same i just wanted to learn for later, cuz where i live you need to wait 3 years for your full car license, but for a motorcycle license you gotta wait a month and 14 days. so im not really wanting a car since my parents have to be with me for 3 years when im driving.

@JohnSmith-bt9bo

6 жыл бұрын

TERMINATOR27 shit that sucks where I'm at you have to be at least 15 for a permit

@Holypiston878

6 жыл бұрын

Liam O'Brien same dud im 14

Hands down the best explanation I've seen on KZread on how to ride. No one usually goes through the really obvious stuff like proper start sequence. And people usually fail to show an on screen graphic showing exactly what gear they're in. Good job.

Ive been riding for 15 years but i still watched this. Love the channel guys!

This actually helped me a lot since I was confused when I first started Vlogging

Y'all at RevZilla are great! Actually learned a lot about riding!

@spodarman3823

Жыл бұрын

also watch FortNine

The way my dad taught us was that neutral was halfway between 1st and second. For people with no knowledge of how a transmission works telling them that makes it more natural and easy for them

The most comprehensive motorcycle driving video I' e watched, so far. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to see more videos.

Dude your really slow on explaining things which is AWESOME, you took your time and explained everything very detailed, I am so watching this 100 times before I start riding

@Worgenftw

7 жыл бұрын

Probably the best thing about it, honestly. Most people blitz through explanations expecting you to be a pro automatically.

Looking forward to more of these videos. I'm a new motorcycle rider, but a 14-year scooter vet. I'm intimidated by the manual transmissions and have been looking into DCTs on Hondas to ween myself from the twist-n-go. I passed the basic motorcycle test but never got a chance to put the lessons into practice. The Grom actually looks like a great starter bike.

New rider looking at the street 750 been watching you guys since december great info thanks RevZilla

Lemm on a grom... day is made :) great beginner video as well, I wish Lemmy was my instructor way back when lol

I'm so glad videos like these are popping up everywhere. I'm going to be getting a Honda Grom hopefully by the summer. I've ridden dirt bikes through my childhood, but I want to get back into riding and since I need a better mode of transportation besides a bicycle, I figured a street bike is the way to go. I'm planning on taking the basic rider course soon, then shortly after, plan on getting my bike. The learning process of the basics has been fun so far. I so can't wait to really get into it ^-^

i ride and saw this video and wanted to check it out and it’s insane how much off a help you would have been. it’s an awesome tutorial keep up the good work!

ive been riding nigh on 40 years,still enjoyed this,great job lads :)

Add this to my 'positive motorcycle vid' collection. Thanks RevZilla. Perhaps you could cover turning/turning w/speed for new riders as well. I think this is a common fear for beginners.

your right hand is very important ....you could say that again lol

@mickenoss

6 жыл бұрын

First time I ever got on a bike I almost crashed on the first bend, no one told me you steer with your arse and not the bars (like a bicycle). looooool!

@AmirChemE

6 жыл бұрын

steer with both your hips and hands(on the bars).

@mickenoss

6 жыл бұрын

Ye, no one told me that. =)

@say-cred

6 жыл бұрын

you do steer with your arms first and foremost. I suggest you watch Keith code's video on countersteering

@vicp1990

6 жыл бұрын

" your right hand does some other things as well "

i love this channel!!, im not yet buying my first motorcycle, but im sure that i know more than enough to feel confident during my practices

Looking at doing my licence this year, this tutorial has been brilliant.

Great vid. Comb in the beard...priceless :)

Lemmy for President!! :D

@asb1ABLE

7 жыл бұрын

You joke but I thought the same thing!

This was my first motercycle video. it got me to take the leep and learn how to ride. i passed the MSF and got my license then got my first bike. Thanks RevZilla!

I love your bike! Thanks for this tip Revzilla!

Great video. With me being a "newbie" I feel I've learned enough to want to embrace this new profound hobby. Thank you for making this video enjoyable on all levels

Lemmy for President!

All of your videos are awesome.. You do excellent reviews and you keep it real.. Thanks from a guy who wishes he could get a bike!

Love your videos man. Well put together. Well articulated. Nice visuals. They’ve been really helpful

I really like this dude.

@nicseybold1808

5 жыл бұрын

Gayyyyy lol

Next part should be about street safety not a lot of good videos out there bout that, great job with this video

@korling99

8 жыл бұрын

I agree about a safety part 2, great video for a new rider

@Wolf-qm2yp

8 жыл бұрын

+AmuroDiaz second part should also include things like Rev matching. I've been riding for a year and still don't know how to do that.

@HJZ75driver

8 жыл бұрын

+Wolf Clutch in, bit of throttle, click gear, clutch out

@xex2kok

8 жыл бұрын

+Wolf Much like a car you will eventually just know the right rpm area to pop up to for your specific bike when downshifting to any gear. You really don't have to make it complicated though. You don't need to rev to the exact rpm, just clutch in, select gear, blip the throttle, and go into your gear smoothly with the clutch. It really is that simple.

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+AmuroDiaz Other videos are already in the works, so stay tuned! -DrewZilla

I really appreciate this video. It shows the basics clearly, something which is actually kind of hard to find.

this is the second vid from you that im watching and i really like your way of teaching. very very friendly feel!

Good video

LOLOLLLL @ 1:45! Love it! Thanks for the vid :)

Great breakdown of how to ride. One of the best I've seen.

Next year i can finally can get my driving license for a motorcycle.Until I still waiting for to learn more this helped a lot.I have 8monts to learn even more to get a bit more ready for these driving tests.Thanks man!

This might be the nicest guy to walk this earth

You should ride the Grom on the *half pipe*.

@KONGxZILLA

8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I wasn't the only one hoping he would do that

@BryanV6661

8 жыл бұрын

agreed

@ytascoobs

8 жыл бұрын

There's not too many places that the Grom wont go. Right now the highway is the one spot that it has a problem but when I put in the Finbro 235cc in the highway wont be a problem he he he. 27hp vs 9.5hp 😆

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Will Irvin Parkour Getting the halfpipe insured was hard enough. Who wants to convince them to underwrite Groms?! Any volunteers? :P -DrewZilla

@thealvaco

8 жыл бұрын

+Will Irvin Parkour I did that last year. Good times.

love the course hope to see more about learning how to drive bike ....thanks brother .

Awesome. Thanks for the tips. Will be getting a Grom next year. This is going to help out when i take the MSC. Cant wait to get my grom.

HahaHaha! The skull rings had me going!!!

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Roxic12 ATRATT: All the rings, all the time. -DrewZilla

That seesaw analogy for the clutch and gas waa great. Now for turning off the bike, do you recommend using the kill switch or the key? Some say using the kill switch is bad for the motor

@LynxStarAuto

8 жыл бұрын

It's the same function. When you turn the key, you cut power to the ignition system regardless.

@Adrastos34

8 жыл бұрын

+kevin7993 It depends on the bike really. It is best to use the key though, as the kill switch is usually meant for when you need to turn the bike off in a hurry. For example certain brands of motorcycles can have issues arise with the ECU when the kill switch is used often. Some motorcycle manuals even warn against it. My bike has a shutdown sequence that should be performed, (it even makes sounds like its trying to communicate with its home planet). If I hit my kill switch that sequence does not happen. To be on the safe side I would just use the key. Additionally using the kickstand to turn off the bike is also in effect like using a kill switch.

@krofski

8 жыл бұрын

+Adrastos34 Is your bike a Triumph? My Street Triple does make strange alien noises after a few seconds when I shut it off with the key ;)

@eggsaladactyl

8 жыл бұрын

+kevin7993 I always recommend using your key not because it functions differently than the kill switch, but because it helps as a reminder to not forget your key in the ignition. I only ever use the kill switch if I need to kill the engine while in gear because I need to stop the bike and get off quickly.

@LynxStarAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Adrastos34 That is interesting. What brands state so in the manual? I have a hard time believing this would damage any components, because all the kill switch does is interrupt the coil driver. It does not disturb power to the engine computer. So essentially it kills spark. The way a coil produces spark is by turning on and off. The only thing you are doing with the kill switch is turning it off permanently. Also, for those bikes that have the driver built into the engine computer, the kill switch is wired after the computer inline to the coil. Again, all you are doing is interrupting the feed to the coil.

Thanks Lemmy! This makes a lot of sense now since after I finished my riding course few days ago.

That is a really nice guide. I have seen few they were not as informative or not that smooth. Everything was explained simple and understandable. Thank you for this guide!

Am I the only one impressed by the intro? Some next level shit legit. ._.

"Some bikes may have a kicker" *Laughs in 91 KTM starter bike*

Nice video! I'm a new rider and can't over-stress the value of taking the MSF basic rider course before you hop on a bike. Being taught by a friend or family member raises the odds of having an accident (according to Proficient Motorcycling, which you should also read). I paid about $250 for the MSF course (they provide the bike and helmet) and they teach you the basics of riding and slow-speed maneuvering over the course of two 9-hour days. In my state I also got a voucher to get my motorcycle license without further testing at the DMV. I was able to get my license and buy a bike a few days after the course and I can't imagine a safer way to get started.

Fantastic video. The guy talking was very articulate and informative. I'm wanting to get onto riding and this video is a good bit of info overt the basics. Nicely done

When he puts on his rings. WTF?!!! Hilarious

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Luiz Diaz Hey, gotta be prepared! -DrewZilla

came here to see lemmy on a grom XD

I know this video is old. But I do appreciate it a lot! Thanks for the help ❤️ I’m riding my new 2015 Honda CBR 300R

Such a helpful video. I have learned a lot. Thank you so much.

what? They don't have carburetors?

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+INVISIGOTH It's a pretty simple motor, but it does have new-fangled fuel injection. -DrewZilla

anyone else come here just to see Lem on a grom? 😂😂

I need to send this to a friend that just can't seem to grasp the idea of clutch control, He has only ridden CVT scooters and given up on trying manuals out of frustration despite my tips, but I couldn't explain it as clear as Lemmy. I think for a lot of people who struggle on bikes is because they never grew up at least learning how to drive a manual car, the two definitely can go hand in hand.

Excited for my mc safety class this summer! Nice tut!

Clicked on this expecting a low quality-filmed on a phone monotone video happily supervised it was quite the opposite

0:23 I'll show ya the ropes, Lemmy

@Bogmired

8 жыл бұрын

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

I was searching for that type of video for long time, thanks man! :)

i just started riding today. great video lemmy!

next i will show you a 360 grom flip on this miniramp behind me..

fuck yeah for honda grom :-D

Cool video man. great job explaining it too. wish I would have seen this before I started riding.

I love this entire series. So helpful

"Your right hand does other stuff though" yeah it does ;)

Lemonator!

Excellent, Brilliant and Straight Forward Tutorial....

He explains everything with the most detail , I like his videos

GROM GROM GROM GROM GROM GROM. Jake thegardensnake would be proud.

@topal002

8 жыл бұрын

FANNY PACK

@MrHankHill

8 жыл бұрын

Lolololol very true sir

“Your right hand does some other things aswell tho”

So much energy, but better than any instructor I've ever seen.

i wish they were some video like this when i first start riding.. very good video for new rider