“If the bike feels too heavy for you, you may have gotten a bike that’s too heavy for you”... whoa man, deep stuff!

@lailena2

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@AwesomeHairo

3 жыл бұрын

"Why didn't I think of that!?"

@richcuatro5338

3 жыл бұрын

He ain’t wrong tho😂

@ouji5055

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I picked up on that too

@nondesperado

3 жыл бұрын

Next week: I teach you how to breathe in just 5 minutes...

Friendly tip to new riders, don't use front break when you're turning.

@Dallass66

4 жыл бұрын

does it matter if you have ABS?

@RideWithRen

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dallass66 most bikes don't have leaning ABS. If your front wheel locks up for a split second while leaning there's a 99% chance you're going down. As a beginner you should avoid touching the front brake while leaning. If you need to stop while leaning: first you stand the bike, then you brake. As you become a better rider you'll learn more advanced techniques that include braking on corners, like trail braking. Focus on the basics at first and avoid the front brake on corners.

@Stumpysrevivals

4 жыл бұрын

Solid tip

@davichan9286

4 жыл бұрын

@@RideWithRen Can't I apply a little bit of back break safely while turning? or should I engine break instead? or should I avoid engine breaking while turning?

@DR4WZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@davichan9286 if you don't have a lot of practice with trail braking, I would suggest using the slow in, fast out principle of cornering. Do all your braking before you get to the corner, then power through it.

Some say he's still easing out the clutch to this day

@lailena2

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@jaredbauer306

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@krazzyvibestv8657

3 жыл бұрын

Aah I miss Clarkson

@dragonmaid1360

3 жыл бұрын

He uses the same technique in bed. Just feels the need to commentate.

@pitbullslueth4358

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

A friendly new tip for new riders: remember to ease out the clutch. I just wanted to let everyone know in case someone missed it 🤣

@koyatobi9191

3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand

@anthonyshear2091

3 жыл бұрын

@@koyatobi9191 most unfortunate for you. The other 84 people got my joke hands-down.

@mr.wabbit5874

3 жыл бұрын

i agree 💯 bro, I know how to drive a manual car which is somewhat similar to the clutch on bike, but I've never driven a motorcycle before so as you can expect I slowly let go of the clutch and for some reason I thought all the clutch was engaged so when I let it go it gave me a shove lolol

@jaredbauer306

3 жыл бұрын

SO FUNNY! 😂😂

@lennydemey9887

3 жыл бұрын

your point stands though. I was out last week getting used to driving a manual car and the first few times i just kept popping the clutch too fast and stalled it

When your girl is putting on makeup so you learn to ride a motorcycle.......

@zerefragn5626

3 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@chibba5418

3 жыл бұрын

5 minutes to apply makeup? *Sounds unlikely*

@luisrangel4608

3 жыл бұрын

When a girl is putting on make up you have more time to go to a DMV and take the test itself too

@cameron.gellatly

3 жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@patana256

3 жыл бұрын

When your gf is putting on makeup so you build a bike

Hey any of you new riders here, BE CAREFUL! There is a LOT of practice that needs to go into riding, and I definitely recommend taking a Motorcycle safety class. This video barely scratches the surface and doesn't go into safety at all, be careful and have fun out there!

@nessh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m kind of in shock. He went straight to throttle, barely a mention of the friction zone.

@Adrenalean767

3 жыл бұрын

It's not that serious

@dnllmaurer1

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need to take time to learn basic skills & practice before you drive on the streets. Please value your well-being & be safe!

@JOESUBA122

3 жыл бұрын

So true 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🏍🏍👌🏿👌🏿

@thermalninja7359

3 жыл бұрын

A motor bike is just technically a bike that’s how learned to ride by pretending it’s a bike

I still remember back in 04 when I started riding had me a little Honda rebel 250cc. I killed the bike like 5 times in my driveway. But then I started moving and then I felt the breeze and then I was hooked for life.

@fernandoroberts3591

3 жыл бұрын

i was gonna start on a 125cc ;(

@Hold.My.Tacoss

3 жыл бұрын

This was literally me today ! Stalled the bike in my driveway (pretty decent inclined hill) I stalled so much that I killed the battery haha , battery was already low

@Andehirt

3 жыл бұрын

@@fernandoroberts3591 im also gonna start on a 125 next year

@DonutLord32

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2021 rebel 500. Felt the breeze same as you now I'm hooked aswell.

@otoko7306

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hold.My.Tacoss 29 year old from London here, i really want a triumph twin speed but my family is extremely against bikes. they’re apparently too dangerous

As a new rider, that slow easing out on the clutch is the best and most to-the-point tip I've seen yet. So many other vids just say something vague like "give it some gas and slowly let out the clutch". You giving a real sense of how long to ease out the clutch is super informative.

@armandomontillero8379

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@Edgar4T007

8 ай бұрын

First time I hear this, very helpful, easy on the clutch slowly. 👍

@robertcastillo90

3 ай бұрын

No lie, I walked out my MSF class because I just couldn't get the hang of the clutch. Saw this video and I finally understood what I was doing wrong. When I went to do my redo, instructor had already forgotten me, he asked if I had ridden before because I was doing really good.

@justinbruck9602

3 ай бұрын

Coming from manual cars, the amount of easing out the clutch you have to do on a bike really threw me.

Great advice on the clutch. It probably took me three months before I felt comfortable with the clutch. It sucked. But now look at me. I mount the bike from opposite of the kickstand. Like a boss.

@Alex-vl6nm

2 жыл бұрын

This comment gives me hope

@jeremysmith9694

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alex-vl6nm Stick with it. You'll get it and it will be totally worth it. I love knowing how to ride. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing. Just like he says, ease off the clutch, hold it about halfway for as long as you want until you're in gear. You'll get it! Even when I felt like I knew how, it took a while to make it a habit and feel comfortable.

@Alex-vl6nm

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremysmith9694 Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely keep riding but it can be really discouraging sometimes, especially since I stalled my bike a couple times right before I went inside and watched this video lmao

@liljeep-

2 жыл бұрын

Any good motorcycle suggestions

@HappyTurtleGod

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you're so badass, this dude probably chews on ice like it's gum

"If you know how to ride a bicycle, you know how to ride this" then there's no hope for me...

@delsol__

3 жыл бұрын

ikr i can’t ride a bike but i want to ride a motorcycle 😭

@namesurname5613

3 жыл бұрын

This is how i learned Ride bicycle first -> then matic motorcycles -> then learn cub motorcycles (skip this if you are not asian -> then manual motorcycles

@ilijapetrovic5002

3 жыл бұрын

@@namesurname5613 cub motorcycles? what is a cub motorcycle?

@marteumar8429

3 жыл бұрын

How can a adult human possibly not knowing how to ride a bicycle, considering you have tried?

@Adrenalean767

3 жыл бұрын

@@marteumar8429 I know a couple

bro didnt explain how to stop😭

@salutingson2621

Ай бұрын

It's how to ride one not stop one

@noahzboat3449

Ай бұрын

Wym he literally told you where the brakes are

I was able to ride today for the first time after watching this once... rode for 30 minutes basically no problems after thinking it would take me a while. Still a while to go and lots to work. Great video

Never rode one before last night and you literally taught me in less than 5 mins and now I'm riding my 1000cc 700lb bike all through town. thank you.

@jjfav2231

Жыл бұрын

please be careful

@jooot_6850

Жыл бұрын

Jesus man that’s a lot of bike. Ride safe bro

@liljohn411able

Жыл бұрын

@@jooot_6850 will do. I will be taking classes in the spring.

@skxlter5747

Жыл бұрын

How do u turn those corners??

@Izzy267NZ

Жыл бұрын

Wtf

I love that he always gears up when riding. Setting a great example. Too many people online trying to look cool with their flip flops, shorts and t-shirts.

@lahni7683

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t even ride (yet) and I cringe every single time I see someone riding with no gear. My dad wrecked his bike several times and once so badly that he woke up thinking the nurse was an angel and he made it to the pearly gates. Still only wore a helmet and boots and I never understood it.

@christopherpape4823

2 жыл бұрын

@@lahni7683 honestly I don't get why people wouldn't want to gear up before a ride. The thought of sliding bare skin on pavement even from a relatively slow speed... 😬😬😬

@lahni7683

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherpape4823 that’s what I’m saying! My dad had road rash so bad he was laid up on the couch for weeks. The thought makes me want to puke

@voltgaming2213

2 жыл бұрын

Lahni they look with the Gucci t shirt on bmw with pants ,their cool hairstyle will be ruined with helmets

@virgilhawkins5680

Жыл бұрын

If and when I get a bike, I'm gonna be out there looking like a medieval jousting knight.

I did this! NEED PART 2 QUICK! HOW DO I BRAKE?

@alicek6847

3 жыл бұрын

Put it in neutral n break. I think idk I drive manual n that’s how I do it

@MOTOBLADE

3 жыл бұрын

He posted this comment 2 months ago. Legend says he's still riding to this day, he can't stop without the brakes...

@jrey1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE another two months later, i wonder how good his mpg is

@bearCreature

2 жыл бұрын

still going buddy?

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

there are about 100 people who posted comments like "I just got a motorcycle, thanks for teaching me how to ride! you are the best" and they never returned or commented again. They are all dead This is the worse type of motorcycle salemans "you can learn to ride in 5 minutes" video BS on youtube! Its going to get a LOT of people killed.

Don't forget to EASE OUT THE CLUTCH. I'm gonna hear this man's voice for years to come on my bike

I’m a 28 year rider teaching my friend to ride. Our lessons this week will include her watching this video. Great job guys loved it

@anishalle761

5 ай бұрын

yooo how’s it like being 31

I’m still lost.... but I do know I have to ease off the clutch

@KG-gg8rl

2 ай бұрын

Same

I’m about to dive into my first motorcycle riding experience, thank you for the reassuring video 👏🏻

Best part- seeing child starting young. Made my day ☺ Makes good riders, AND better drivers which makes us all safer on the road

@yoongistoe4677

3 жыл бұрын

Im 14...a girl..I've always liked motorcycles so thank you

Why am I watching this i know how to ride? Just kidding it’s SRK.

I’m 16, today I got my first bike and I’m learning as much as possible! This was helpful. I am extremely excited to have it on the road!

@supafly208

Жыл бұрын

Now that's you're 16 and 3 months, how has your riding improved since you started? Anything you noticed that really changed or any tips for newbies?

@expel2.076

Жыл бұрын

I will say my riding has improved! and my Manuel skills in vehicles with 4 wheels has improved along with my riding as the feel for shifting has become almost natural! Super fun experience and again thank you for this video! Also if anyone is interested, I got recommend by a friend to do a 2 week course for riding to go over all the safety tips, and I can say you will walk out as a pro and most course start around 150-200 dollars. Totally worth it!

@JA-qi6fl

Жыл бұрын

@@expel2.076 where do you live? Here they only offer 2-2.5 day courses and they are twice the price! They go way too fast and there definitely isn’t enough time to cover everything!

@expel2.076

Жыл бұрын

@@JA-qi6fl it definitely does depend on the state, I’m from the Dakotas, and over here we take bike safety seriously. I did see in my comment I said “2 week courses” the one I did was around 1 week to a week and a half, but still way more than 2 days! And I payed around 300 bucks. But yeah I would not give up and keep looking for the one that’s right for you!

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

you are (so far) the first new rider posting here who said they watched the video and started riding who has come back later to add more comments and you are the only one who took a beginners hands-on riding course. Thats probably why you are still here, they could well all be dead. Its incredibly irresponsible for this guy selling motorcycles to claim he can teach anyone how to ride in 5 minutes. All this video shows is how to get the motorcycle going, and how to shift up - that bike he is on can hit 100mph in 10 seconds NOTHING else about steering, braking, skidding, traffic hazards, holding your line thru a curve.... Riding a motorcycle is VERY different from riding a bicycle. Keep up with the practice, glad to see you are still with us and thank your friend, he probably saved your life.

Havn't rode in over 5 years, so this was the perfect reminder! Memory came right back, thanks!

I have no clue why I watched this I'm not learning to ride a bike

@ylibra13

2 ай бұрын

😂

I recently learned how to drive a manual car 😆 I realize for some that may not sound like a big deal, but most people (in America) drive automatic. Now I wanna learn how to ride a motorcycle! I wanted to learn when I was younger, then the desire kinda faded, but now it’s back lol. I guess it was learning to drive manual that made me want to further my horizons.

@JayFBGz

2 жыл бұрын

This is literally me. Got my first manual Honda and now I want a Grom. Manual makes you feel in full control and it’s extremely fun to just drive around.

@ramonowens8957

Жыл бұрын

I had an oppertunity to learn stick but passed a year ago and now I regret it 😭

My hardest thing for me was remembering to put my feet down. Finding that friction zone can be hard but just be patient you’ll figure it out.

I’m buying my first bike thanks bro super easy to comprehend! Subscribed and safe riding thank you for taking the time to make this.

A really excellent video, thanks! It's the best primer I've seen for getting started riding.

I want to let you know how much this video helped me! I actually rode it today! First time ever from watching your video!

It's videos like this that helped me learn to get comfortable with a motorcycle way before I took the safety course. Good job!

Dude awesome explanation I wasn't even halfway through and I learned exactly what you were describing perfect narration.

The clutch tip really helped, no one really talks about the slow release of the clutch

@lospirris2435

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t learn how to drive a manual car until I learned how to drive a clutch motorcycle lmao

I am less than a week old new to riding motorcycle and I appreciate videos like yours that are informative and respectful of your viewers. I am glad I chose a 1982 Yamaha Seca XS400 for my first bike instead of a Honda 1000 I was also looking at. Mine definitely needs TLC though. Best wishes for you and your family and God bless!

Haven’t rode since I was 17 I’m 32 much appreciated on this video… thanks for the TIP as well!!!

The info about the clutch is super helpful thank you I just started learning how to ride my bike and Could not figure out why my bike was stalling and shutting off

I feel like Sean saw something on the road today and had to make this... Good info nontheless 👌

Hello. Ted from Texas checking in on you. Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy and keeping busy. I enjoy your show a lot and look forward to seeing all the new episode you put out. Keep them coming.

Just got the Yamaha yzf r300 I have no riding experience so this helped out a lot thank you I did get it in to 2nd to day but still practicing on getting it rolling without stalling

When I first started riding a motorcycle everything went great, until I made my first turn at speed, around 30 mph. I turned the handlebars left, but the bike wanted to go right and lean right, and I drove off the road and onto a neighbors lawn. I managed to stop, but I couldn’t figure out what had just happened. I called my brother in-law, who was an experienced rider, and he laughed and told me I had to counter steer around a corner when a bike is traveling at any speed greater than parking lot speeds. Due to the rotating heavy front wheel, there is a gyroscopic action when you turn a motorcycle at speed. It will lean and turn the opposite way you want or expect it to. How I eventually came to terms with this, was to just push on the right handlebar when I want to turn right, and push on the left side when I want to turn left. At speed you are not actually turning the handlebars, you are applying a force and the bike reacts, turning and leaning into the corner for you. If you don’t believe me, go to a toy store and buy a gyroscope and test this out for yourself.

@nessh

3 жыл бұрын

@Conner Studio Yyyeeeaaahhh, there’s a lot this dude didn’t mention. Crazy thing is people are gonna watch this and try it out and end up hurting themselves or damaging the bike (or both!)

@truthseeker8788

2 жыл бұрын

That was valuable man, thank you,

@OneNidim

2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa let me ride on the back of his bike long ago and my grandma always reminded me to remember to lean with him as we turned

@about37ninjas

Жыл бұрын

Is that not how you ride a bicycle? I've always turned my Schwinn on a push-basis than wrenching the handlebars with both arms.

@99Cv

Жыл бұрын

I went through something very similar! I have driven manual transmission cars for quite some time, so the concept of easing out the clutch for a smooth start was a win. When I got to ride my friend's Nighthawk around our neighborhood block I was a little intimidated. I eased out that clutch and took off, but when I got to the first corner, I took a wiiiiide line haha. It just didn't make sense to me and made me feel uncomfortable. It felt very foreign to me. I might pick up a real cheap bike soon and give it another go.

A good thing to do b4 you take off is to find the friction zone where the bike starts catching the gear taught several people and that always helped

Started this week learning and it going well so far, thank you for the advice of how to take off

I’m buying a bike tomorrow and this video makes me feel like i can drive a bike! Thank you!

When I first started, I took my training course (mandated in Australia) and rode my first bike down the street, jerky shifts brought me to a stop where I pulled in the clutch. From there I stalled the bike maybe 7-10 times before realising that I had been shifting up on the way to the intersection and I was trying to take off on my ninja 300 in 6th gear.

@starrynights9694

Жыл бұрын

LMAO

Well slap my booty and call me Sally... he just got on that bike on the wrong side! :mind blown:

@backspaceninja9860

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon White i can’t believe it either, Sally.

@marklarner4495

4 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty easy when you’re tall and the bike is low.

@BigButtocks967

3 жыл бұрын

I heard that every time you mount from that side, somewhere a kitten dies. True story.

@akuaku3496

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigButtocks967 72% of the time True story

@katykab00m

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigButtocks967 you just made me shoot milk out of my nose! 🤣😂🤣

So far the best video I see for a noon that has no idea how a motor works. And I watched other videos and they just skip the basiscs. Like I thought you had to slowly release the clutch every time you shift but you don’t! That sounds easy enough.

youtube KING. short, consistent, efficient. thank you!

1:39 "if the bike feels heavy for you, you might have a bike that's too heavy for you" Ah yes the floor is made of floor

Thank you, no over-explaining just usable stuff.

Picking up my first bike this week. Appreciate the info!

I have an automatic motorcycle, so learning manual was super easy! Thank you teacher! 🎉 🖤 🏍️

Sean, The clutch explanation is so true because people mistake it for an automobile clutch which totally different!

@rosemaryus-ct6151

4 жыл бұрын

they both have an indirect relationship. webster's collegiate dictionary is that way ---> if u want to know if u've mastered a clutch on either a bike or a car, pick the steepest hill u can find and stand in place a few times with just the clutch and the gas... using the brake is cheating.

@DR4WZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@rosemaryus-ct6151 that's also an excellent way to burn out a car's clutch...

@MRSketch09

4 жыл бұрын

I was trained on a manual auto, how do they differ?

@jeffragar3493

4 жыл бұрын

@@MRSketch09 Autos have a dry clutch. Motorcycles have a wet clutch, lubricated with and cooled by the engine/transmission oil, so they can stand up to a lot of slipping the clutch when starting or shifting without wearing out like a car.

@rosemaryus-ct6151

4 жыл бұрын

@@DR4WZ i should try to be more clear. it's just like emergency braking. u practice in bits. i changed 'over and over' to 'a few times;' i hope this is helpful. the truth is, holding a vehicle on a hill without rolling backwards is a challenging skill very much appreciated by the poor soul behind u at the red light. [winks]

I literally just started learning how to ride yesterday and getting the takeoff and clutch down is definitely my biggest issue, this has been very helpful.

@TheDemeted

Жыл бұрын

I can drive a 10-13 speed semi truck but for some reason my motorcycle has been giving me trouble, I feel ya. They really are different beasts.

Cool thanks man! Thats what i needed... off to pick up my LS swapped first bike

Wow now I’m a certified motorcycle driver thanks bro 😎

I only stalled my bike 5 times at a one stop sign today lol.

Thanks for the video mate. You make it look much easier than it is haha very tempted to get a bike soon

Just now bought a 1992 Yamaha XJ 600 S and did few tours thanks to your video! Need to get a helmet soon, and license…

Been riding since 1980. Good Night I'm getting old lol. I had to hang up my riding boots for 14 years for health reasons. The first time I was able to ride again, I knew I was back and it all came rushing back into the muscle memory. I ride 5 different bikes and all are vastly different from one another in handling, comfort, riding position etc. But none of that matters if you've got the muscle memory. I would caution anyone that's a brand new rider to stay OFF the road until they've completed their states required safety learning course. I'm an ABATE Recruiter and I can tell you with 100% certainty...there a LOT of people out there who simply shouldn't ride. It takes a certain mental strength that some simply cannot develop. Thanks for the Video Sean! Cheers! Zip~ (Also a Sean)

It's pretty easy. Bought my first bike 3 days ago drove it home 35 minutes and then watched this video, I made some mistakes but still pretty simple. I didn't know you didn't have to ease off the clutch as much in higher gears though

In a couple days I'm gonna go check out a bike but it's been a couple months since I got my endorsement so I'm really thankful for the refresher.

Love this tutorial kick and straight forward. Nice job

Newb: *turns on gsxr 1000 Newb: *Revs to red line Everyone else: hopping he doesn't release clutch. Newb: *releases clutch News next day: "We're glad to announce that we have achieved going to mars."

@MRSketch09

4 жыл бұрын

lol

@flexcraft1203

4 жыл бұрын

And they said it would take years to get there, top that NASA 😂😂😂

@Domitianvs

4 жыл бұрын

That legit made me cackle out loud. Good one!

@sebbwebbo7557

4 жыл бұрын

that describes exactly my first experience with bikes. Honda CB600 in the driving school > never ridden a bike or motorized 2-wheel thing before. I've instantly did a wheelie and nearly shitted myself. my driving instructor wasn't so excited about it. me too.

@redneck3693

4 жыл бұрын

@@sebbwebbo7557 thanks for the laugh 😂

Thank you so much for this video. I am 43 years old and have been kicking around getting a bike for awhile. I've never even ridden one. I have got the itch for one bad lately and I plan on getting one. I'm not gonna drive like an idiot, I want one for cruising around town or out by the lake after work for an outlet. This video answered a lot of questions for me.

@theunshelter

2 жыл бұрын

Exact same here but 31. Went back n forth about it a long time, but expensive car repairs and watching Sons of Anarchy pushed me over the edge. Lol. Just wanna save money and cruise!

@truthseeker8788

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, same 43,just passed the theory, guess the easiest part. I'm having a scooter first to get confident. Being realistic I don't want to be danger to anyone ,then just 125 cc will do for my age and I'm only 55 kg

@theboogeyman3018

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker8788 that's awesome, I love riding and I think you will too.

Thanks for taking the time for making this video. Had my son watch before teaching him and he was off and moving

My car is in the shop so my girlfriend left her motorcycle with me and this video just helped me ride for the first time by myself. I even got into 3rd Gear! Thank you Srkcycles

Thank you! I've been so confused with the clutch. I didn't know you slowly released. I thought it was equal gas to clutch. My bike was chugging weird and the one time I stalled it and smashed the family jewels on the tank(not fun). I havnt found any videos that explain it so clearly

😳 I thought this would be easy. But i still really wanna learn how to ride a motorcycle.

@buffybuff992

3 жыл бұрын

It is easy man, dont stress it.

Thanks man im 16 and today got my first bike, now i can train by riding around thisbpark close to home. Thank you man

This so helpful I’m getting my first bike next week I can not wait

I can tell you’re a good dad 😂 great lesson

Informative

Just got my first one. Ninja 300 and this helped a bunch. Thank you

Mark my words. Million plus view video. Great job Srk always love your videos!!

loving that moto guzzi

@rollastoney

4 жыл бұрын

Looks so good, I agree

2:30 *if you know how to ride a bike you can easily ride this* me:………aww sh*t

Great starter.... Friction Zone needs to be hammered home, and you did that. Two other major tips...Head turn, and braking skills. No point in going if you can't stop! Love all your videos, keep them coming. If you come down to Daytona Beach, let me know. I live right on A1A

I'm ok with everything except the clutch sensitivity thanks Sean this was good

Dude the clutch thing killed me at the BRC class. I was really not familiar with the clutch and throttle movements and my bike would stall out. Very frustrating, but I did eventually get it but definitely not easy to get at first.

@rocker76m88

Жыл бұрын

I'm in that position right now. Very disappointing

When I first rode a motorcycle, my worry is the other guy driving while texting or talking on the phone and not paying attention. They're the most dangerous riders out there.

Very useful video, helped me get going with confidence.

This video was VERY WELL DONE, thank you so much

My biggest issue when trying to learn to ride a bike, was turning. The leaning into the curve part, it just felt so uncomfortable for me.

@zeronomon

4 жыл бұрын

That was my biggest downfall in the MSF course. There was a roundabout part to the course where you’d make a couple loops in the circle. It kept tripping me up and the first couple times I just went straight through because it was such a foreign feeling to me.

@illuforce

4 жыл бұрын

Go ride ride a bicycle and pedal hard then lean into a tight turn and it might not feel as foreign

@rosemaryus-ct6151

4 жыл бұрын

if u rode a bicycle successfully as a kid , u probably mastered the basic dynamics of turning once already. often it's the THOUGHT of falling that gives us more pause on a mc. as in all things, practice makes perfect. for myself, the msf course was very very helpful. also some dealers have courses. also some vloggers, including but not limited to dandanthefireman, motojitsu, and mcrider have practice drills that can help build ur skills and ur confidence. good luck.

@rogerking3449

4 жыл бұрын

@Conner Studio yep ,you can lean or not/just push one side of handle bar.

@Thismomcan

3 жыл бұрын

Ppl

He’s right about it being easy, once you get the hang of shifting gears, taking curves, and braking it’s actually easier than a bicycle.

@monkeyman41333

2 жыл бұрын

So how is that easy? Gettig bike rolling is only a small part of riding. You even talked.about shifting gears, taking curves,and braking. This video is a recipe for disaster. If you want to learn how to ride watch Ride.Like a Pro by Jerry Paladino

I'm 39. I haven't rode a bicycle in forever. I just got a 95 honda magna 750 yesterday. This video helped me tremendously. Thank you, sir!

@MrRandyMarsh1

13 күн бұрын

I feel you brother . I got my MSF done in 2007 and my first bike (200cc) comes in today . Hope you’ve enjoyed your 8 months of riding

Man i wish i had a mini dirt bike as a kid like your son has. That looks like so much fun for a little man. Would probably have made me a better rider if i had one too haha

I wish I had a friend like you who could help me ride a bike. I get so goddamn nervous while learning it.

I used to drive a stick shift car. Same concept. I have a question: from gear 2 up do you need to throttle? or you can shift from gear 2 up without throttling? thank you!

Liked this video just got into riding and am finally feeling comfortable but just needed that tip on easing out the clutch longer in first, that was the main thing I was struggling with

Just realized you’re from my home neck of the woods. Transplant from York living in NH. I own a V7, too ;) Nice, simple tutorial!

I rode off-road for many years as a child which taught me everything about how a murdercycle operates and how to ride. I think most newbies should start out that way. Riding on a public roadway is a whole different ballgame. Know how a bike 🏍 operates and be a good rider before you ever contemplate hitting the streets. A riders course is a very good idea to get edumacated in riding if you’ve never ridden a bike. Learn how to live while being a motorcyclist.

@jamssnana4084

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 60 years old. Off-road riding holds no interest to me. I got my bike to ride on paved back roads and in state and national parks when we go camping. I guess that will have to wait a bit. My point is that no one method fits every person.

@rosemaryus-ct6151

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamssnana4084 u go girl; dont let the naysayers slow u down

@humorousdwarf9090

Жыл бұрын

Yeah my first idea to learn was to start with a dirt bike but my dad won't let me start with one

"I just did it from the other side, myth broken" 😂

Thank you. I just purchased a motorcycle. Ur video was very insightful.

So my friend gave me his older bike, I’ve cleaned it, made sure the fluids are good but been afraid to ride it because I’ve never ridden one before, just took her out for about a 4 mile ride first time ever I know that isn’t far but this video convinced me I got this, the slow clutch release was definitely key in my situation because I kept stalling it out

When he got on the bike from the other side I died😂😂😂😂

You've taught me more than my dad in one video. Congrats

This was super informative. Thanks man!

Thank you …. I learn more from you on this video …. I am a new rider from Harlem nyc

Experience on bicycles and on cars with manual transmissions pay off when learning to ride a bike. When I did the MSF course it was almost second nature to shift gears, I just had to adjust the control position to where my brain wasn't use to, but in 5 minutes I had it. I imagine someone who only ever drove automatic cars might struggle at first.

@tubeee87

3 жыл бұрын

I'm planning on getting a bike. This vid indicates similarities w driving a car w manual transmission. You are right. Exactly same concept.

@lahni7683

2 жыл бұрын

I’m completely used to driving manual but still nervous about shifting with my foot rather than a gear stick. I keep thinking I’ll screw it up. Am I overthinking it? Also my husband wants to learn to ride but he was never able to drive my car because he struggled with which gear was where, maybe a motorcycle would be easier?

@RideWithRen

2 жыл бұрын

@@lahni7683 you will be fine. Both of you need to do the MSF course. They will teach all the basics you need to know.

@lahni7683

2 жыл бұрын

@@RideWithRen thank you so much for replying! We will definitely do what needs to be done but I was apprehensive to get started! Appreciate it!

@RideWithRen

2 жыл бұрын

@@lahni7683 many people are, you'll be ok 👌

Too much coffee in quarantine Sean

I only know how to drive a car and matic bikes so this is really helpful.