Always remember nobody sees you. Don't ride distracted. I don't use com's, or listen to music when I ride. I want to pay attention to the sound of my bike, and my environment. Never out ride your ability.....just cause you can go fast.....Think should you go fast? Adjust as things change while riding. Having a clear undistracted mind is beneficial.
Never drink and ride too. Relax and have fun. And get a beginner bike and build up to your dream bike. Better to scratch a 2000$ bike than a 20000$ bike.
That's smart! I wear neon colored stuff to events so people I'm looking for can find me 🤣 I'll be like "I'm over by the paddock in the neon pink shirt" 😅
Trite as it may be, the expression “there are old motorcyclists and there are bold motorcyclists but there are no bold, old motorcyclists” stuck with me. So far so good after 28 years. Let the other guy win, leave your ego at home, don’t die.
such a bs statement. There are guys competing in MotoGP and Isle of Men for many +15 years. so unless by old you mean 60 years old, then you can be bold and old motorcyclist.
I have always been a calculated risk taker myself Lali (started riding motorcycles in 1970 and started drag racing bikes in the mid 70s). Thankfully at 65+ years old, I'm still riding and drag racing bikes💖(my profile picture was taken a year ago at Gainesville Raceway). With that said, the most important things I learned were (mind sets that have kept me alive and well on FL roads for 50+ years). 1) *ALWAYS Ride defensively!!!* (always watch mirrors you and look both ways for red light runners when going through intersections). 2) Ride like 75% of drivers don't see you and the other 25% *DON'T CARE* 3) If you pretend like everyone else on the road is trying to kill you, you'll be fine...
I also started out with cheaper gear, and although it works totally fine, a nice helmet can make a huge difference. I now have a like $500 Shoei helmet with a $200 transitions visor. The helmet is much quieter, and having a single visor that automatically changes depending on lighting conditions is so nice. I also bought a few jackets over the years and honestly, the cheap jackets are just as good as the expensive. I bought a $900 jacket on sale for $700 and it feels like my $150 jacket. And yes, everyone drops their bike. I've been riding for a few years and literally slipped and dropped my bike in my driveway last week. Thankfully it was fine, but it can happen to anyone at any time.
I agree totally with you about the motorcycle community, I'm more of an introvert, but I can't tell how many friends I've made when I started riding 5 years ago when I took the msf course. It has definitely made a positive impact on my life, one of the greatest decisions I've made, keep up the great content Lali! 👍❤️🏍
I'm seriously watching tons of videos all of a sudden about motorcycles the last couple of days not cause I all of a sudden want to ride a motorcycle... but because I all of a sudden realize it's a real tangible thing that I can literally buy rn if I wanted to. My dad thought it was sudden but the only thing sudden was that I realized I could get one way sooner than I thought. I talked to him and convinced him to talk again in exactly a year from now so I can save up even more, and convince him then that I can get one and will be able to pay for everything myself. I'm so excited like it's tomorrow or something so I'm just watching videos like I'm about to get one lol
It's good to be prepared! Keep watching videos of people riding and that way you can learn what types of dangers come up in real life scenarios. I did the same thing before I started riding, cheers!
great advice on wearing gear all the time. i mean it is obvious, but getting into a habit of it, especially earlier on is definitely key. i ride everyday and it's really automatic at this point for me.
I have a serious question about gear. Only your helmet is actually protecting your life right? I mean you can get bad bruises and abrasions without gear but how exactly does anything else help protect your life ?
Excellent video Lali. Even after riding for a few year offroad on dirt bikes growing up I was very overconfident when I started riding on the street. The 1st time a distracted driver pulled out in front of me on my Ninja 250 everything changed. Now 14 years later I still see new riders making the same mistakes and having the same misconceptions towards riding safely.
I bought my first bike brand new, but ordered sliders and didn't ride it until they were on the bike. I did end of dropping the bike, but the sliders did their job and other than a couple of scratches on the mirror no damage had occurred. If you're a new rider and want a brand new bike, I would suggest getting some protection from damage whether it be some sliders, highway bars or fluffy pillows. Lali is right, you're going to drop it at some point.
As someone who has been riding a long time I wish there was a resource like this when I started. This is so good and helpful for new riders, young and old. I believe you are helping bring a younger demographic to the community and that is great for the sport. The community needs people like you. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I’m just beginning my motorcycle journey and needed the reminder to not rush the process. I need to get the rest of my gear before getting my first bike or I’m likely to head out without it. Ride safe!
Yes, to all of it. And I strongly agree woth the motorcycle community being like a large family. Motorcyclists are nice, friendly, caring and willing to give advice to new riders and help them learn the right way.
And shopping around for insurance. When I got my first bike (used Honda CB500X) a couple years ago, the difference between my current insurance carrier and the highest was almost 11X. The companies that advertise most for motorcycle insurance (including Geico and Progressive) were at least twice as expensive as what I ended up with.
Great video! A good piece of advice I was given on gear when thinking whether to save money on cheap stuff or not at all "if you can't afford the gear, you won't be able to afford the medical bills"!
Im pretty young, and im interested in a motorcycle. I would love to get a friend group and community out of this. It will be years till i can get my license, and i love the idea of this. Thank you for the information, and i live in PA too! Hopefully i get some money over these years to save up!
What I found is a good idea is not to wear full black protective gear as it makes you more invisible... White helmet, some colored gloves, and even if your jacket is black should at least have some colours on it. Same thing with the bike. Red Honda and green Kawasaki bikes are the easiest to spot.
Respect for pushing good gear an cheap motorcycles. To many youtubers are telling new riders to buy the nice bike. Not only is that a financial mistake, fear of dropping that nice bike keeps you from practicing the hard skills that make you a better rider. So someone that started on a used grom, by the end of their first season, can commonly ride circles around someone that has been riding for years but started an a nice new bike. I tell people to start under 400cc, under $2000 an preferably something with little to no plastic. And at the very least buy a good helmet , boots an gloves on day one. Helmet is a must, but the most common fall damage are to the feet. Second is the hands. More so with new riders. Jacket an pants are important but more so once you leave the parking lot.
Great video and advice, Lali. Your videos are always worth the watch! I was in a minor single vehicle accident within 5 minutes of starting my first solo ride. My training at that point was very inadequate. I was wearing jeans, a leather jacket, a helmet (before it was required in this state) and gloves. I wasn't injured much. The bike was scratched up, I went onto a gravel shoulder. The centerstand on the bike was damaged and was rubbing on the chain. This probably would not have happened had I undergone proper training prior to riding. Hey, it was the early 80s and I was poor. The class was a full week's pay at the time. Don't get the cheap gear, but you don't need $1200 jackets, either. Fit and quality of manufacturing are important. Something as simple as gloves that ALMOST fit right or have rough internal seams can result in an uncomfortable ride and blisters on your hands. Cheap boots may result in a twisted ankle and weeks of barely being able to stand in a simple 2mph slip and dump in some mud. If you're new to riding, if possible, find an experienced rider whose opinion you trust to help you evaluate and choose gear. Do that for choosing a bike, too as well as finding good places to ride and meeting other riders. Some of the best times on a bike will be the people you meet, both riders and non riders. Road rage never ends well. And on a bike, you are so much more vulnerable. They can run you over and kill you very easily. And just flipping that jerk off might trigger them. Avoid doing that, just turn the other cheek and ride away to ride another day.
I started watching motorcycle related content right around when covid hit and I've been obsessed ever since. I've learned so much in almost 4 years and one of them is the importance of gear and for that reason it's the first thing I'm buying and then the bike (I like my skin so I'm investing on the more expensive things I know I'll use for a long time)
Some of my tipps align well with yours. I might add a few: - get earplugs. Wind noise over 50mph or 80kph is so loud, it will leave you deaf when you get older - set aside around 1k for your gear, does not matter if dollar or euro. Gear is incredible important and will cost you some. Always wear it, even when you burn up in the heat - get all optional protectors that are most times not included in the gear: back protector (in jacket or turtle shield) and hip protectors - get balaclavas, this will keep your helmet in better shape for longer cause you don’t sweat directly into the cushions and pads - buy your helmet at a „offline“ store, they are very different not only in size but also in head shapes. The helm should not put pressure on your head but the cheeks should be pressed. It will widen over time - if you don’t get a proper education while learning (in Europe we have mandatory one on one training for around 20 hours, get a driving instructor that is following you on a bike instead of a car if possible), do a safety course and some other courses. Even if you got one, I will help and build your skill. Most accidents you can see online are either due too improper speed or lacking of skill. almost nobody knows how to ride a curve: entry and entry breaking, exit, the affect of throttle and breaking in curves, target fixation - get a bike with ABS! - don’t ride faster than you skill, even if your bike can do much more. Start slow - always remember that you are smaller and faster, you will not be seen behind pillars and in dead spots. Never ride beside trucks. Don’t be mad when people don’t see you, you are not easy to spot and doing revbombs just hurts the community - from the start, even in summer and on dry days: always avoid roadmarkings and other slippery surface like embedded train tracks. If you do that from the beginning, you won’t forget that when it’s raining - maintain your bike. Most important are tyres, breaks and the steering bearings. If you can feel a snap-in point while steering, prepare for a death wobble and visit a shop And one for accidents in curves: if you are too fast and can’t make it, slam your rear brake before you loose front traction in the dirt. A bike sliding in front of you is better than a bike hitting you in the back. Might have forgotten some, that’s all I can remember from my first year and I’m really lucky that I had an amazing motorcycle-only driving instructor the cost: - 1k for the gear - 2,5k for the licence here in western europe - add 100 to 150 for a course
Nice one Lali! I really like that quote about taking things slowly and the mental fortitude thing. When i ride with newer riders i always tell them to ride their own pace and not be pressured by the faster guys.
I love that you met a lot of the other channel folks too! Very fun. I got into bikes later in life, but it has worked out. in 12 years, probaly 220k miles.
Great vid little sister im 70 and have 3 bikes adventure,street and vintage ive been riding 55 years love them you are a gear head! Yes all the gear all the time be safe out there and God Bless
So glad to see you posting again. I've missed you. Some great info for sure. Did you see Chase just did a "what gear should cost" live stream? they pretty much came up with, a little cost of gear is worth so much more than the cost of a hospital visit. Solid video! keep posting!
@@AntiParallali I've always been a little weak on shoes and pants, but probably lucky. I've also destroyed a couple jackets and helmets from slow speed stuff. The next reference to go back to would be Ryan f9 talking about the percentage of what accident is most likely and he pretty much says, if you wear enough shoe, jacket, and gloves, your legs will probably be okay.
Great video, well done! One thing that lots of new riders don't consider is insurance. That can make the difference between getting a bike or not. A young rider trying to get a sportbike will be in for a rude awakening on insurance costs. The mindset piece at the end is also very good advice. I've been riding for 40+ years, and it's so much easier today to get road rage because of all the knuckleheads in cars that are driving distracted. I've learned to tell myself, "hey, in a battle between a bike and a car, the bike always loses". My youngest daughter started riding a couple of years ago, and the best advice I gave her was to ride like you're invisible. Anticipate that car changing lanes without signaling, or that car turning left in front of you, or blowing thru that stop sign/light, or pulling out from that driveway or parking spot, etc. Riding a motorcycle in and of itself is not inherently dangerous. It gets dangerous when you ride beyond your limits, and/or have to share the road with other vehicles.
Excellent video. One of the main risks on a motorcycle is the self. I am still learning after many years away from owning a motorcycle. It’s really great! I love it.
Great!! I've met great people in both personal and professional in two different states. My neighbor and I are motorcyclists and we are planning to go for riding in Spring!
Greetings from England! Never seen you before today but now a new sub. Your delivery was smooth and ypu're so easy to listen to. Great informative content which I'm sure will benefit many new riders or those wanting to take it up. I've been a biker for 20 yrs and currently switch between my Triumph 1050 Speed Triple and my Kawasaki ZR900.
I did exactly the opposite. I started to be fully equipped with high quality gear (all AlpineStar : leather pant, jacket, and gloves, boots + Shoei helmet) total 3000$. Next proper motorcycle riding courses (1000$), then I chose my brand new bike (Aprilia RS660) fully protected by T-rRex. 1st month in rain mode during the breaking period. That was 2 years ago, now next august I will go to California school camp in New Jersey, a two days course on a superbike (IBM 2024 S1000RR) before my next bike....
Very nice video! Great help for new riders and experienced riders alike! Got an almost new used bike a month ago and was so scared I would drop it but watching videos like this and having safety first mentality helped me to start riding safely. Have not dropped my bike and hopefully will never do. 😂 Thank you appreciate the effort you put into this content! 🤝🙂
I have been a long time bicycle rider and a couple of years ago got a class 2 e-bike, and then last year upgraded to a class 3 e-bike. I never thought I’d get on a “motorcycle”, but I came to the realization that my 30mph e-bike de facto IS a motorcycle, except less safe because it can’t quite keep up with traffic on the urban streets around here. So, I am now looking at getting a motorcycle license and an electric scooter, and wanted to thank you for the informative videos.
Here in the UK we have to do 4 tests to be able to ride a motorcycle. This changes depending on the size of the motorcycle (the cc of the engine) and the age of the rider when they apply for their license. First we have the CBT, its a compulsory training course that you deffo can fail. That allows you to start the procedure of getting your license. All engine sizes require this. Then There is the theory test. Same for this, its the same test for all motorcycle sizes. Then there is the Mod 1 which is all about low speed manoeuvres like emergency braking and obstacle avoidance, things like that. Its done on a tarmac course and its just you there riding by yourself the examiner is on foot and dishing out orders lol. Then the last is Mod 2, its a 40 minute fully supervised ride in a big city where an examiner watches you like a hawk lol. He makes sure you are legit safe and can handle handle other traffic on the roads. If you are lucky enough to pass all of that, congrats you have your license. Its not too expensive, mine cost around $900 all in. Well worth it!! Oh and if you are under 24, you are only allowed to ride a small bike. Once you reach 24 and you want a big boy motorbike, you have to do all that again except on a big boy motorbike this time!! Welcome to the UK.
NEPA here! Good to see more PA riders. I would like to add, if you have a supersport, PREPARE TO PAY A LOT! lol For the first year I was paying $356 a month for insurance for my 2021 ZX6R. Same with my 2014 CBR1000RR. This year, however, I was able to go with another company who quoted me $270 a month. FOR BOTH BIKES. That's with a M Endorsement and no infractions. Just a friendly heads up! Edit: (To clarify, I was paying just over $700 a month in insurance for both bikes, and another 300 for regular payments.)
I love seeing motovloggers talk about the other side of motorcycling: practicality and starting. I don’t wanna be teased with another liter bike thumbnail. It’s fun just talking about community
I also live in pennsylvania. Thanks you for I'm letting me know that the course is free. I just passed my permit test. I'm 41 years old, but I did buy myself a new bike a 4RR Kawasaki. It could be that I'm old. And I have good credit and a great job that I was able to buy myself a bike a little bit expensive.
Thanks so much for this video. It's quite hard to find one with this much information talking this frankly about starting to ride. I took the MSF course a couple of years ago just after a big move across country. I had no idea I'd love riding so much, so I wasn't prepared to buy a bike. So, now I'm spend a lot of time doing research while saving on getting my first one. It's good to know I'm not over-thinking it by making sure I financially account for full gear and insurance.
love this video, got a great deal on a new scorpion helmet and some people think it's funny i'm slowly getting all my gear before the motorcycle, but i think it's the best way to go
Your accent or at least the way you speak reminds me a lot of Dami Lee, another RUclipsr focusing on architecture. Really love this accent, very clear and crisp... and that deeper tone in your voice is 🤤
Started pursuing my A2 license (european for restricted bikes at 35kW) around a months ago and it's the most fun I've had in a while. Have my practical exam in about a month and I'm so excited!
Great advice for newbs! Thanks Lali. Lots of great advice in the comments as well. I was "Motorcyclipated" by the time I was 8 years old (that was over 50 years ago) and even though I ride fairly aggressively to this day, the one thing I've learned overall is to allow a little bit of paranoia while I ride (this can also be applied to trip prepping and preventative maintenance). This has helped me focus on everyone's behavior around me to the point where I can predict their mistakes before they make them most of the time. My mistakes are a discussion for another day of course....😁
I’m more of a crazy wheelie type of rider That likes to speed a little but I always remind myself to stay safe. I also like chill riding and taking it slow half the time.
Thanks for the info, Lali. More that I wish I'd known before buying gear was a reflective jacket and very visible helmet. I don't drink any alcohol when I go out with my mates. Not even one beer. I don't ride if I had a good night's sleep. I want 100% attention to the road and won't take risks that I can avoid.
I got into riding out of necessity of needing a cheap ride & fell in love with it instantly!! The maintenance is fun too I never expected this . I bought a 2022 Honda Navi and after 1 year have an upgraded to a BMW R1150RT and loving every second of it . Never going back to a car ! Hope to see you around Cali sometime dude
I used to live near Harrisburg Pa , I’ve been in Ca for about 45yrs now. I really want to ride back there , it’s absolutely beautiful. Never skimp on gear , get the absolute best you can afford ! Dress for the slide not the ride.
Just want to say that new riders can always buy second hand gear, too. I saved a bucket load getting bike jeans on the market place and a great leather jacket in a charity shop. Especially with ladies gear, so many start and pay full price for all the gear before realising it's not for them (I know, how weird, right?)
It was alot different when I started in the 80's. $300 dollar motorcycle and a yard to practice in was all you needed. Put on your work boots, gloves and start riding. Everyone was already wearing jeans all the time. As soon as I could afford a leather jacket I added that too because they are cool of course. Once they started requiring helmets I bought a German Nazi surplus helmet and I was good for another 25 years. Finally a few years ago I bought a real helmet to get the wind out of my eyes, I added an armored Kevlar lined shirt and received padded, Kevlar lined pants for Christmas. Finally I had full gear after a couple hundred thousand miles of riding without it. Late July I was riding to Montana for the Rocky Mountain Roll when my tire blewout and sent me sliding down the highway at 70 mph. Ruined alot of my nice new gear but I kept all my skin.
The motorbike community is brilliant it's the best thing I ever done 10 years ago never looked back I love motorcycle events always wear full gear rain or shine
What I wish I knew: mods are rarely worth it, and will often make your bike worse *particularly* when you're new and don't know either what you actually want or how small changes to your bike can have very large effects. I wasted so much money buying bolt on guards and shiny anodized parts that all looked bad after a year and didn't work as well as the stock parts, and in the case of guards often caused more damage (note: I mean like cheap covers for things, not proper crash bars or frame sliders). All in a ridiculous attempt to "make it mine". Then I sold that bike, all those mods just decreased the selling value and actually made it worse to ride. Particularly when you're new
I bought my first motorcycle in 1991 when I was 16. It was a 1987 Honda hurricane 1000 that I bought crashed from the junk yard but it had a good title so I fixed it up. Now many bikes later I have a 22 s1000rr it’s amazing for far the technology evolves but I still miss that old Honda sometimes. Everyone be safe
Great info ... I would add that it takes longer to get ready for a ride on a bike. With my car I have "stuff" in it already, then throw the extra "stuff" I need on the passenger seat, and go. On the bike you have limited space so you have to choose/pack your "stuff". Then get geared up. Then get the stuff you forgot. THEN go. But it is worth it!
I'm so glad theres so meany people around who have seen moto vlogers ect and have started riding but also are also willing to shear there experiences and help teach us younger and future riders I cant imagine trying to learn all I need to learn without hear about peoples own experiences of what they did right and wrong so I don't have to make the same mistakes but also know what are good things to do and also being told that not matter what mistakes happen so it's not like this hugly disappointing moment when I do end up making a mistake or a few of them here to the existing next year ahead with hopefully some bikes in it
You are incredibly mature!. I'm 73 and confess I'm a bit jealous. I started riding at 58 and fortunately, my wife after about forty years of marriage by that point, had increased my level of maturity. Ride safe and keep up the good series of videos.
You made the right decision to expand your circle of friends. We all call each other Brother & Sisters. So, Sister Lali, I'm a rider myself. I own a 2022 HD Low Rider ST with a Stage 4 Engine. I love riding and making new 2 wheeler friends. Oh by the way, I enjoy your vids. You are so kewl. Enjoy and live to ride. Peace.
As a severely adult adhd person. Ur points on fighting impulsivity are spot on. Riding is the only place I find peace and forethought. O7 rubber side down friend
Its nice to see Lali. Being from Scandinavia - we arent blessed with constantly warm weather - so its more natural to us, to have full body protection. But we also have squids obviously. 600 dollars is AMAZINGLY cheap to get all that. Here in tiny Denmark i can give an example if you buy good products. Helmet ex. HJC = 635 $ Nice leather jacket = 350 $ Denim Jeans with protection on knee, hips and ass ( Dainese ex. ) = 225 $ regular motorcycle sneaker = 210 $ Back protector seperate, cause they stay on the back where its supposed to be protected, the ones inserted into the jacket can move around your torso in a slide. = 140 $ Gloves with coverage extended beyond the wrist = 170 $ Total in Denmark for decent outfit = 1730 $
I always go for quality gear. 500+ helmets are worth. They tend to be more comfortable, less noisy, and better vented. I stick with the Aria Corsair X always! Great beginner video!
I just bought a lid for my SO co-rider. She's new to motorcycling, so this is her first lid ever - I got her a NeoTec 2. Your video made me laugh remembering my first helmet, which came with my first bike. The pads in it were so crusty with sweat it was like wearing sandpaper, but I was to nooby to know better. 😀
You are on point on mostly everything you talked about! I was reading through some of the comments, and one comment stood out! Her name is Jessica, and she mentioned that when she rides and puts on her helmet, she doesn't use any device that plays music inside her helmet, or any communication device because these items would distract her from paying attention to her surroundings both visually and audibly, and that makes a lot of common sense! You are only on 2 wheels, and you need your undivided attention while riding! Great comment and advice Jessica! Ride safe everyone and have a good one!
Hey, this is the first video I've watched of yours. Dig your vibes, subscribed. Got my license years ago, but finally just got my first bike last week. I'm so happy with it, and look forward to enjoying riding it the whole summer and maybe even into the Fall months. I'm in MD, but have lots of family in PA. At the moment, I'm not really seeing how things will go as far as being part of the rider community, especially as an introvert. But I'm not against it, and wouldn't mind making some new friends. As far as gear goes, as a heavier set guy, I'm finding it hard to find a good fitting jacket and pants tho. :(
For beginners buying gear with protection AND comfort in mind - Forma Adventure Low boots and Lee Parks Design SUMO gloves. They are both expensive but in the world of motorcycles - you get what you pay for. These are incredible quality that will spoil you because you will be starting off with the 'best in class' for boots and gloves. My best quote I've heard "if you can't afford a hospital bill then you better make sure you can afford good gear"
Hey Lali my first bike was from Bajaj sumthin which India 🇮🇳 is seriously crave for throttle shrottle and instant pick up for 4 stroke era and then I simply lived up my dream and bought my life’s first creature which is not only a dream but a dream big adventure tourer and mid size heavyweight cruiser category which comes under the top most cruisers category its Royal Enfield just like another your’s Harley Davidson and Norton 🌹🌹
3:23 during when my brothers were teenagers, their stepdad (aka my dad) had caught my eldest brother try going out the door with no motorbike gear on. both my dad and my brother had an argument about having proper gear on. my eldest brother had a strop putting his gear on and slammed the door. a few hours later, low and behold, my brother gets knocked off his bike by getting a bat stuck in his helmet visor as he had it open. (luckily theres no marks and no damage made on my brothers actual body) but i gotta tell you, having a motorbike dad (who has been knocked off his bike by a car, and has had sergery to have a metal plate in his leg) he knows how to protect his sons when they are being reckless on a bike. if it wasnt for him, my eldest brother wouldnt be alive today.
Before going back to motorcycling after a rather long hiatus of several decades - I'm 66 years old now - I repeated the MSF course at the local community college. The fellow teaching there says he budgets about $1200 a year for just gear. I spent about that in the first year at Cycle Gear for new stuff. My helmet, an Arai Regent-X was about $600 alone. I fit it wearing my cochlear implant processor. Most dealerships sell used motorcycles. They're inspected and in good condition or made that way before resale while being quite a bit less expensive than new. For insurance, if you get a multicar discount and ride less than 5000 miles a year, adding a motorcycle to your policy is usually not that much compared to the rest of your automotive policy.
So before you MSF, I recommend get an old dirt bike (cheap) and a year ripping it up in the dirt. The skills you develop will come in when you get your first street bike, the skills do translate.
Great video (yeah I know I'm behind a few videos , trying to catch up!) Just starting my motorcycle journey at the young age of 54.. between you, doodle,H2w and dare I say... shadetree I got the bug a year ago.. got my license last fall and am now actively looking for my 1st motorcycle.. would love a spicy Boi myself but maybe I'll get a mt07 for my next bike ... love your videos !!
I live in England to get you full bike licence you have to do four tests, CBT, Theory, Mod2 and then finally Mod 1 to get your licence. I can`t believe you can get a bike licence for $20, in a way you are very lucky. You are correct in saying about the biker clothing, it is very important.
Great video Lali, If I may add a suggestion about gear though. The importance of a properly fitted helmet cannot be overstated. Most new riders choose a comfortable (too big) helmet the first time and may prevent serious injury by visiting a motorcycle shop for guidance. A new helmet will be uncomfortable for the first 10hrs and will break in over time. New riders should be made aware of this. There are other fitment issues to consider too and can be explained by a trained person with helmets to try on in store.
And that comfortable new helmet that you buy... throw it in the bin in 3 or 4 years time and buy another one. And don't lend it out! It's yours and yours only!
Motorcycling is an expensive hobby/passion; I only wish all my riding gear cost me $600. In Cdn dollars I have $2000 invested before I even throw a leg over the bike. Well worth it.
I thought all traffic related things were cheaper in the US than in Norway, but to me, that gear budget sounds expensive for a beginner. I researched the gear properties that I wanted (which were basically standard CE approved), and got a $60 helmet, $100 gloves (actually 3 layers of riding gloves; it gets COLD where I live), jacket & pants that zip together for $120, and $170 boots. Big brand gear costs a lot more than good gear from an unknown brand. Thanks for sharing this for new/future riders! I dig your fangs!
The main reason for riding gear is temperature control. 90% of gear never touches the road, if your fingers stop working because the 35 to 70 MPH wind sucked the heat out of your body you will not ride long. Your body shuts down extremities when it tries to stay warm. Try riding without gloves and see how long before your fingers start to ache and shutdown from being too cold even in a warm wind it still sucks the heat out of your body. Further, I always wear a neck scarf/cover to prevent the wind from sucking the heat out of carotid arteries that are close to the skin in the neck and directly feed the brain. Always gear up to control your body's and extremity's temperatures.
I'm an idiot. I've been following you on IG for at least a few years now and somehow had no clue you were a youtuber. Well, better late than never. Awesome vid! Thanks for helping push ATGATT, really enjoyed the vid and you got a new subscriber.
Hey! In ultima vreme, mi s-a pus pata ca vreau motocicleta si incerc sa ma informez cat mai mult si mai bine legat de tot ce presupune pasiunea asta. Asa am dat de clipul asta si apoi de canalul tau. Apoi, vrand sa vad ce ai mai postat, am fost surprins placut sa aflu ca esti, de fapt, romanca :) Sunt din Brasov, lucrez ca programator si incerc, pe cont propriu, sa invat si data science/machine learning. Ma bucur ca am gasit canalul tau si iti multumesc pt efortul de a crea continut de calitate!
Really good advice. I’d recommend having about $1000 set aside for gear (I had to buy two helmets within the first two months because of a track day incident). Never Split the Difference is a great book. You may also want to check out Start With No by Jim Camp.
My first watch of one of Lali’s casts / Great content and great advice too / I appreciated some of the comments I read as I’ve been riding for over 45 years and currently ride a Ducati 999 Superbike / Just like driving ANY vehicle with a Manual Transmission, be one with your ride, feel it, hear it and operate it / Earbuds have NO PLACE inside your Helmet and not hearing that Siren or Horn can be a recipe for a quick demise / A quick rip to the Pub, 1.5 kms’ away for one with the Mates? / Just like being a new Parent… pack for an hour is the same as packing for a week / GEAR UP!!! / If you’ve ever seen photos of Riders that have come off at 30mph, you will ! / Sorry for the lengthy insert but if Motorists can’t see you, make sure they hear you! /
I live in Ohio where you have to have your parent sign off on your motorcycle temps and when I said I wanted to be riding motorcycles she just said why and continued to tell me I would be roadkill. If I have a chance at getting my temps before 18 I will need a lot of convincing. You got lucky lol
I have always heeded the advice I was given when I first started biking: “if you have. a cheap head, buy a cheap head”. Another maxim is “when in doubt, don’t”.
Always remember nobody sees you. Don't ride distracted. I don't use com's, or listen to music when I ride. I want to pay attention to the sound of my bike, and my environment. Never out ride your ability.....just cause you can go fast.....Think should you go fast? Adjust as things change while riding. Having a clear undistracted mind is beneficial.
Even with heightened sense, u can't control the other drivers.
@@tun-tunninc.6492 true statement. Can’t fix incompetence
Never drink and ride too. Relax and have fun. And get a beginner bike and build up to your dream bike. Better to scratch a 2000$ bike than a 20000$ bike.
@@robertwilliams450 aweeeee man I really wanted to start on an R1 too
I use comms. It's very helpful to be able to communicate with the people you're riding with.
Everyone keeps asking me why I wear orange gear offroad. It's so I can spot myself in other people's videos. 😂
That's smart! I wear neon colored stuff to events so people I'm looking for can find me 🤣 I'll be like "I'm over by the paddock in the neon pink shirt" 😅
Trite as it may be, the expression “there are old motorcyclists and there are bold motorcyclists but there are no bold, old motorcyclists” stuck with me. So far so good after 28 years. Let the other guy win, leave your ego at home, don’t die.
Getting my first ninja 500 this Thursday so I’m definitely gonna keep this tip in mind
I was bold in my younger days. Helmets and dumb luck are why I made it to 70.
The first rule of riding on the street is: get back home every day.
@@aluisiousYou can’t ride if you’re not alive.
such a bs statement. There are guys competing in MotoGP and Isle of Men for many +15 years. so unless by old you mean 60 years old, then you can be bold and old motorcyclist.
I have always been a calculated risk taker myself Lali (started riding motorcycles in 1970 and started drag racing bikes in the mid 70s).
Thankfully at 65+ years old, I'm still riding and drag racing bikes💖(my profile picture was taken a year ago at Gainesville Raceway).
With that said, the most important things I learned were (mind sets that have kept me alive and well on FL roads for 50+ years).
1) *ALWAYS Ride defensively!!!* (always watch mirrors you and look both ways for red light runners when going through intersections).
2) Ride like 75% of drivers don't see you and the other 25% *DON'T CARE*
3) If you pretend like everyone else on the road is trying to kill you, you'll be fine...
Preach it brother! 🙌 solid advice
My Guess is, the R1 rider was consciously riding within YOUR limits ... not pushing you to go fast. a good dude!
Learn how to lift the bike alone. Then learn how to lift bike alone on sloped ground, using shoelace on front brake lever. I learned this in hard way.
definitely a good tip
I also started out with cheaper gear, and although it works totally fine, a nice helmet can make a huge difference. I now have a like $500 Shoei helmet with a $200 transitions visor. The helmet is much quieter, and having a single visor that automatically changes depending on lighting conditions is so nice. I also bought a few jackets over the years and honestly, the cheap jackets are just as good as the expensive. I bought a $900 jacket on sale for $700 and it feels like my $150 jacket.
And yes, everyone drops their bike. I've been riding for a few years and literally slipped and dropped my bike in my driveway last week. Thankfully it was fine, but it can happen to anyone at any time.
I agree totally with you about the motorcycle community, I'm more of an introvert, but I can't tell how many friends I've made when I started riding 5 years ago when I took the msf course. It has definitely made a positive impact on my life, one of the greatest decisions I've made, keep up the great content Lali! 👍❤️🏍
I'm seriously watching tons of videos all of a sudden about motorcycles the last couple of days not cause I all of a sudden want to ride a motorcycle... but because I all of a sudden realize it's a real tangible thing that I can literally buy rn if I wanted to.
My dad thought it was sudden but the only thing sudden was that I realized I could get one way sooner than I thought.
I talked to him and convinced him to talk again in exactly a year from now so I can save up even more, and convince him then that I can get one and will be able to pay for everything myself.
I'm so excited like it's tomorrow or something so I'm just watching videos like I'm about to get one lol
It's good to be prepared! Keep watching videos of people riding and that way you can learn what types of dangers come up in real life scenarios. I did the same thing before I started riding, cheers!
Well, update:
I might actually get one in a month or so. I’m gonna take the rider course the beginning of august 😄
@@AntiParallali I now have my first motorcycle! A 2022 ninja 400!!
great advice on wearing gear all the time. i mean it is obvious, but getting into a habit of it, especially earlier on is definitely key. i ride everyday and it's really automatic at this point for me.
Right? Bad habits die hard
I have a serious question about gear. Only your helmet is actually protecting your life right? I mean you can get bad bruises and abrasions without gear but how exactly does anything else help protect your life ?
Excellent video Lali. Even after riding for a few year offroad on dirt bikes growing up I was very overconfident when I started riding on the street. The 1st time a distracted driver pulled out in front of me on my Ninja 250 everything changed. Now 14 years later I still see new riders making the same mistakes and having the same misconceptions towards riding safely.
I guess we all have to take our turn learning the lessons 🫣
I'm VERY safety conscious now that I'm older. I briefly rode while I was in the military, and now, almost 30 years later, I'm getting the itch again
I bought my first bike brand new, but ordered sliders and didn't ride it until they were on the bike. I did end of dropping the bike, but the sliders did their job and other than a couple of scratches on the mirror no damage had occurred. If you're a new rider and want a brand new bike, I would suggest getting some protection from damage whether it be some sliders, highway bars or fluffy pillows. Lali is right, you're going to drop it at some point.
As someone who has been riding a long time I wish there was a resource like this when I started. This is so good and helpful for new riders, young and old. I believe you are helping bring a younger demographic to the community and that is great for the sport. The community needs people like you. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I’m just beginning my motorcycle journey and needed the reminder to not rush the process. I need to get the rest of my gear before getting my first bike or I’m likely to head out without it.
Ride safe!
You got this!
Yes, to all of it.
And I strongly agree woth the motorcycle community being like a large family. Motorcyclists are nice, friendly, caring and willing to give advice to new riders and help them learn the right way.
And shopping around for insurance. When I got my first bike (used Honda CB500X) a couple years ago, the difference between my current insurance carrier and the highest was almost 11X. The companies that advertise most for motorcycle insurance (including Geico and Progressive) were at least twice as expensive as what I ended up with.
What do u recommend I'm looking around right now 2017 ninja 300
Great video! A good piece of advice I was given on gear when thinking whether to save money on cheap stuff or not at all "if you can't afford the gear, you won't be able to afford the medical bills"!
Im pretty young, and im interested in a motorcycle. I would love to get a friend group and community out of this. It will be years till i can get my license, and i love the idea of this. Thank you for the information, and i live in PA too! Hopefully i get some money over these years to save up!
What I found is a good idea is not to wear full black protective gear as it makes you more invisible... White helmet, some colored gloves, and even if your jacket is black should at least have some colours on it. Same thing with the bike. Red Honda and green Kawasaki bikes are the easiest to spot.
Respect for pushing good gear an cheap motorcycles. To many youtubers are telling new riders to buy the nice bike. Not only is that a financial mistake, fear of dropping that nice bike keeps you from practicing the hard skills that make you a better rider. So someone that started on a used grom, by the end of their first season, can commonly ride circles around someone that has been riding for years but started an a nice new bike. I tell people to start under 400cc, under $2000 an preferably something with little to no plastic. And at the very least buy a good helmet , boots an gloves on day one. Helmet is a must, but the most common fall damage are to the feet. Second is the hands. More so with new riders. Jacket an pants are important but more so once you leave the parking lot.
@@RebelCowboysRVs not before lol
Great video and advice, Lali. Your videos are always worth the watch!
I was in a minor single vehicle accident within 5 minutes of starting my first solo ride. My training at that point was very inadequate. I was wearing jeans, a leather jacket, a helmet (before it was required in this state) and gloves. I wasn't injured much. The bike was scratched up, I went onto a gravel shoulder. The centerstand on the bike was damaged and was rubbing on the chain.
This probably would not have happened had I undergone proper training prior to riding. Hey, it was the early 80s and I was poor. The class was a full week's pay at the time.
Don't get the cheap gear, but you don't need $1200 jackets, either. Fit and quality of manufacturing are important. Something as simple as gloves that ALMOST fit right or have rough internal seams can result in an uncomfortable ride and blisters on your hands. Cheap boots may result in a twisted ankle and weeks of barely being able to stand in a simple 2mph slip and dump in some mud. If you're new to riding, if possible, find an experienced rider whose opinion you trust to help you evaluate and choose gear. Do that for choosing a bike, too as well as finding good places to ride and meeting other riders. Some of the best times on a bike will be the people you meet, both riders and non riders.
Road rage never ends well. And on a bike, you are so much more vulnerable. They can run you over and kill you very easily. And just flipping that jerk off might trigger them. Avoid doing that, just turn the other cheek and ride away to ride another day.
I started watching motorcycle related content right around when covid hit and I've been obsessed ever since. I've learned so much in almost 4 years and one of them is the importance of gear and for that reason it's the first thing I'm buying and then the bike (I like my skin so I'm investing on the more expensive things I know I'll use for a long time)
Some of my tipps align well with yours. I might add a few:
- get earplugs. Wind noise over 50mph or 80kph is so loud, it will leave you deaf when you get older
- set aside around 1k for your gear, does not matter if dollar or euro. Gear is incredible important and will cost you some. Always wear it, even when you burn up in the heat
- get all optional protectors that are most times not included in the gear: back protector (in jacket or turtle shield) and hip protectors
- get balaclavas, this will keep your helmet in better shape for longer cause you don’t sweat directly into the cushions and pads
- buy your helmet at a „offline“ store, they are very different not only in size but also in head shapes. The helm should not put pressure on your head but the cheeks should be pressed. It will widen over time
- if you don’t get a proper education while learning (in Europe we have mandatory one on one training for around 20 hours, get a driving instructor that is following you on a bike instead of a car if possible), do a safety course and some other courses. Even if you got one, I will help and build your skill. Most accidents you can see online are either due too improper speed or lacking of skill. almost nobody knows how to ride a curve: entry and entry breaking, exit, the affect of throttle and breaking in curves, target fixation
- get a bike with ABS!
- don’t ride faster than you skill, even if your bike can do much more. Start slow
- always remember that you are smaller and faster, you will not be seen behind pillars and in dead spots. Never ride beside trucks. Don’t be mad when people don’t see you, you are not easy to spot and doing revbombs just hurts the community
- from the start, even in summer and on dry days: always avoid roadmarkings and other slippery surface like embedded train tracks. If you do that from the beginning, you won’t forget that when it’s raining
- maintain your bike. Most important are tyres, breaks and the steering bearings. If you can feel a snap-in point while steering, prepare for a death wobble and visit a shop
And one for accidents in curves: if you are too fast and can’t make it, slam your rear brake before you loose front traction in the dirt. A bike sliding in front of you is better than a bike hitting you in the back.
Might have forgotten some, that’s all I can remember from my first year and I’m really lucky that I had an amazing motorcycle-only driving instructor
the cost:
- 1k for the gear
- 2,5k for the licence here in western europe
- add 100 to 150 for a course
Nice one Lali! I really like that quote about taking things slowly and the mental fortitude thing. When i ride with newer riders i always tell them to ride their own pace and not be pressured by the faster guys.
I love that you met a lot of the other channel folks too! Very fun.
I got into bikes later in life, but it has worked out. in 12 years, probaly 220k miles.
Great vid little sister im 70 and have 3 bikes adventure,street and vintage ive been riding 55 years love them you are a gear head! Yes all the gear all the time be safe out there and God Bless
So glad to see you posting again. I've missed you. Some great info for sure. Did you see Chase just did a "what gear should cost" live stream? they pretty much came up with, a little cost of gear is worth so much more than the cost of a hospital visit. Solid video! keep posting!
Oh yeah...Think $1000 in gear that probably saves you so much more in hospital visits
@@AntiParallali I've always been a little weak on shoes and pants, but probably lucky. I've also destroyed a couple jackets and helmets from slow speed stuff.
The next reference to go back to would be Ryan f9 talking about the percentage of what accident is most likely and he pretty much says, if you wear enough shoe, jacket, and gloves, your legs will probably be okay.
Great video, well done! One thing that lots of new riders don't consider is insurance. That can make the difference between getting a bike or not. A young rider trying to get a sportbike will be in for a rude awakening on insurance costs. The mindset piece at the end is also very good advice. I've been riding for 40+ years, and it's so much easier today to get road rage because of all the knuckleheads in cars that are driving distracted. I've learned to tell myself, "hey, in a battle between a bike and a car, the bike always loses". My youngest daughter started riding a couple of years ago, and the best advice I gave her was to ride like you're invisible. Anticipate that car changing lanes without signaling, or that car turning left in front of you, or blowing thru that stop sign/light, or pulling out from that driveway or parking spot, etc. Riding a motorcycle in and of itself is not inherently dangerous. It gets dangerous when you ride beyond your limits, and/or have to share the road with other vehicles.
Excellent video. One of the main risks on a motorcycle is the self. I am still learning after many years away from owning a motorcycle. It’s really great! I love it.
Best advice that every rider should do at the end of your video. Subscribed so when I find the time will look at all of your videos. Thanks!
Great video! Great advice, you are my 6 year old granddaughter's favorite RUclipsr!
That is awesome!
Great!! I've met great people in both personal and professional in two different states. My neighbor and I are motorcyclists and we are planning to go for riding in Spring!
Greetings from England! Never seen you before today but now a new sub. Your delivery was smooth and ypu're so easy to listen to. Great informative content which I'm sure will benefit many new riders or those wanting to take it up. I've been a biker for 20 yrs and currently switch between my Triumph 1050 Speed Triple and my Kawasaki ZR900.
I did exactly the opposite. I started to be fully equipped with high quality gear (all AlpineStar : leather pant, jacket, and gloves, boots + Shoei helmet) total 3000$. Next proper motorcycle riding courses (1000$), then I chose my brand new bike (Aprilia RS660) fully protected by T-rRex. 1st month in rain mode during the breaking period.
That was 2 years ago, now next august I will go to California school camp in New Jersey, a two days course on a superbike (IBM 2024 S1000RR) before my next bike....
When riding a motorcycle you get a sense of freedom.
EASILY one of the best videos for a newbie. SO well said, conversational, and important. Thank you for sharing this!!!
What a nice thing to say, thank you, I'm glad it helped
I'm about to take my msf course here in Atlanta in two weeks. Hope to see you on the road after that!!!
Very nice video! Great help for new riders and experienced riders alike! Got an almost new used bike a month ago and was so scared I would drop it but watching videos like this and having safety first mentality helped me to start riding safely. Have not dropped my bike and hopefully will never do. 😂 Thank you appreciate the effort you put into this content! 🤝🙂
I have been a long time bicycle rider and a couple of years ago got a class 2 e-bike, and then last year upgraded to a class 3 e-bike. I never thought I’d get on a “motorcycle”, but I came to the realization that my 30mph e-bike de facto IS a motorcycle, except less safe because it can’t quite keep up with traffic on the urban streets around here. So, I am now looking at getting a motorcycle license and an electric scooter, and wanted to thank you for the informative videos.
Here in the UK we have to do 4 tests to be able to ride a motorcycle. This changes depending on the size of the motorcycle (the cc of the engine) and the age of the rider when they apply for their license. First we have the CBT, its a compulsory training course that you deffo can fail. That allows you to start the procedure of getting your license. All engine sizes require this. Then There is the theory test. Same for this, its the same test for all motorcycle sizes. Then there is the Mod 1 which is all about low speed manoeuvres like emergency braking and obstacle avoidance, things like that. Its done on a tarmac course and its just you there riding by yourself the examiner is on foot and dishing out orders lol. Then the last is Mod 2, its a 40 minute fully supervised ride in a big city where an examiner watches you like a hawk lol. He makes sure you are legit safe and can handle handle other traffic on the roads. If you are lucky enough to pass all of that, congrats you have your license. Its not too expensive, mine cost around $900 all in. Well worth it!! Oh and if you are under 24, you are only allowed to ride a small bike. Once you reach 24 and you want a big boy motorbike, you have to do all that again except on a big boy motorbike this time!! Welcome to the UK.
Wow!! Nice advice for newbies. Remember, self discipline is the most important thing as I am about to have my first bike. Support from Malaysia!!🤝👍
You got this!
Great too hear from you Lali . We miss you.
NEPA here! Good to see more PA riders. I would like to add, if you have a supersport, PREPARE TO PAY A LOT! lol For the first year I was paying $356 a month for insurance for my 2021 ZX6R. Same with my 2014 CBR1000RR. This year, however, I was able to go with another company who quoted me $270 a month. FOR BOTH BIKES. That's with a M Endorsement and no infractions. Just a friendly heads up! Edit: (To clarify, I was paying just over $700 a month in insurance for both bikes, and another 300 for regular payments.)
I love seeing motovloggers talk about the other side of motorcycling: practicality and starting. I don’t wanna be teased with another liter bike thumbnail. It’s fun just talking about community
Well said!
I also live in pennsylvania. Thanks you for I'm letting me know that the course is free. I just passed my permit test. I'm 41 years old, but I did buy myself a new bike a 4RR Kawasaki. It could be that I'm old. And I have good credit and a great job that I was able to buy myself a bike a little bit expensive.
Thanks so much for this video. It's quite hard to find one with this much information talking this frankly about starting to ride. I took the MSF course a couple of years ago just after a big move across country. I had no idea I'd love riding so much, so I wasn't prepared to buy a bike. So, now I'm spend a lot of time doing research while saving on getting my first one. It's good to know I'm not over-thinking it by making sure I financially account for full gear and insurance.
love this video, got a great deal on a new scorpion helmet and some people think it's funny i'm slowly getting all my gear before the motorcycle, but i think it's the best way to go
Perfect, and you have time to break in the gear before the bike arrives!
Your accent or at least the way you speak reminds me a lot of Dami Lee, another RUclipsr focusing on architecture. Really love this accent, very clear and crisp... and that deeper tone in your voice is 🤤
Started pursuing my A2 license (european for restricted bikes at 35kW) around a months ago and it's the most fun I've had in a while. Have my practical exam in about a month and I'm so excited!
Great advice for newbs! Thanks Lali. Lots of great advice in the comments as well. I was "Motorcyclipated" by the time I was 8 years old (that was over 50 years ago) and even though I ride fairly aggressively to this day, the one thing I've learned overall is to allow a little bit of paranoia while I ride (this can also be applied to trip prepping and preventative maintenance). This has helped me focus on everyone's behavior around me to the point where I can predict their mistakes before they make them most of the time. My mistakes are a discussion for another day of course....😁
I’m more of a crazy wheelie type of rider That likes to speed a little but I always remind myself to stay safe. I also like chill riding and taking it slow half the time.
Thanks for the info, Lali. More that I wish I'd known before buying gear was a reflective jacket and very visible helmet. I don't drink any alcohol when I go out with my mates. Not even one beer. I don't ride if I had a good night's sleep. I want 100% attention to the road and won't take risks that I can avoid.
I got into riding out of necessity of needing a cheap ride & fell in love with it instantly!! The maintenance is fun too I never expected this . I bought a 2022 Honda Navi and after 1 year have an upgraded to a BMW R1150RT and loving every second of it . Never going back to a car ! Hope to see you around Cali sometime dude
Watching as a new rider in Thailand. Left the states alittle over a year ago and over here we need to ride
I randomly stumbled across this video and can i just say your little fangs are freaking cute!
I used to live near Harrisburg Pa , I’ve been in Ca for about 45yrs now. I really want to ride back there , it’s absolutely beautiful. Never skimp on gear , get the absolute best you can afford ! Dress for the slide not the ride.
Just want to say that new riders can always buy second hand gear, too. I saved a bucket load getting bike jeans on the market place and a great leather jacket in a charity shop. Especially with ladies gear, so many start and pay full price for all the gear before realising it's not for them (I know, how weird, right?)
It was alot different when I started in the 80's. $300 dollar motorcycle and a yard to practice in was all you needed.
Put on your work boots, gloves and start riding. Everyone was already wearing jeans all the time. As soon as I could afford a leather jacket I added that too because they are cool of course.
Once they started requiring helmets I bought a German Nazi surplus helmet and I was good for another 25 years.
Finally a few years ago I bought a real helmet to get the wind out of my eyes, I added an armored Kevlar lined shirt and received padded, Kevlar lined pants for Christmas.
Finally I had full gear after a couple hundred thousand miles of riding without it.
Late July I was riding to Montana for the Rocky Mountain Roll when my tire blewout and sent me sliding down the highway at 70 mph. Ruined alot of my nice new gear but I kept all my skin.
The motorbike community is brilliant it's the best thing I ever done 10 years ago never looked back I love motorcycle events always wear full gear rain or shine
Great Video! When I was going through my new rider journey I also bought 2 backup fairings for my bike.
What I wish I knew: mods are rarely worth it, and will often make your bike worse *particularly* when you're new and don't know either what you actually want or how small changes to your bike can have very large effects. I wasted so much money buying bolt on guards and shiny anodized parts that all looked bad after a year and didn't work as well as the stock parts, and in the case of guards often caused more damage (note: I mean like cheap covers for things, not proper crash bars or frame sliders). All in a ridiculous attempt to "make it mine". Then I sold that bike, all those mods just decreased the selling value and actually made it worse to ride.
Particularly when you're new
I bought my first motorcycle in 1991 when I was 16. It was a 1987 Honda hurricane 1000 that I bought crashed from the junk yard but it had a good title so I fixed it up. Now many bikes later I have a 22 s1000rr it’s amazing for far the technology evolves but I still miss that old Honda sometimes. Everyone be safe
Awesome, I'm hope to get my bike license too! All these biker videos are very inspiring to me.
Great info ... I would add that it takes longer to get ready for a ride on a bike. With my car I have "stuff" in it already, then throw the extra "stuff" I need on the passenger seat, and go. On the bike you have limited space so you have to choose/pack your "stuff". Then get geared up. Then get the stuff you forgot. THEN go. But it is worth it!
I'm so glad theres so meany people around who have seen moto vlogers ect and have started riding but also are also willing to shear there experiences and help teach us younger and future riders I cant imagine trying to learn all I need to learn without hear about peoples own experiences of what they did right and wrong so I don't have to make the same mistakes but also know what are good things to do and also being told that not matter what mistakes happen so it's not like this hugly disappointing moment when I do end up making a mistake or a few of them here to the existing next year ahead with hopefully some bikes in it
You are incredibly mature!. I'm 73 and confess I'm a bit jealous. I started riding at 58 and fortunately, my wife after about forty years of marriage by that point, had increased my level of maturity. Ride safe and keep up the good series of videos.
And here I am jealous of those kiddos that get to start on bikes when they're 5 years old and everyone in their family just already rides 😂
You made the right decision to expand your circle of friends. We all call each other Brother & Sisters. So, Sister Lali, I'm a rider myself. I own a 2022 HD Low Rider ST with a Stage 4 Engine. I love riding and making new 2 wheeler friends. Oh by the way, I enjoy your vids. You are so kewl. Enjoy and live to ride. Peace.
As a severely adult adhd person. Ur points on fighting impulsivity are spot on. Riding is the only place I find peace and forethought. O7 rubber side down friend
Its nice to see Lali. Being from Scandinavia - we arent blessed with constantly warm weather - so its more natural to us, to have full body protection. But we also have squids obviously.
600 dollars is AMAZINGLY cheap to get all that.
Here in tiny Denmark i can give an example if you buy good products.
Helmet ex. HJC = 635 $
Nice leather jacket = 350 $
Denim Jeans with protection on knee, hips and ass ( Dainese ex. ) = 225 $
regular motorcycle sneaker = 210 $
Back protector seperate, cause they stay on the back where its supposed to be protected, the ones inserted into the jacket can move around your torso in a slide. = 140 $
Gloves with coverage extended beyond the wrist = 170 $
Total in Denmark for decent outfit = 1730 $
Also at least in Sweden you are required to wear gear to your test, they won't let you take it otherwise.
I always go for quality gear. 500+ helmets are worth. They tend to be more comfortable, less noisy, and better vented. I stick with the Aria Corsair X always! Great beginner video!
I just bought a lid for my SO co-rider. She's new to motorcycling, so this is her first lid ever - I got her a NeoTec 2. Your video made me laugh remembering my first helmet, which came with my first bike. The pads in it were so crusty with sweat it was like wearing sandpaper, but I was to nooby to know better. 😀
Looks about right Lali! Lol…. Good one!
You are on point on mostly everything you talked about! I was reading through some of the comments, and one comment stood out! Her name is Jessica, and she mentioned that when she rides and puts on her helmet, she doesn't use any device that plays music inside her helmet, or any communication device because these items would distract her from paying attention to her surroundings both visually and audibly, and that makes a lot of common sense! You are only on 2 wheels, and you need your undivided attention while riding!
Great comment and advice Jessica! Ride safe everyone and have a good one!
dude I can't even imagine riding with stupid loud music jeez it's like suicide. I have to hear cars and my surroundings.
Hey, this is the first video I've watched of yours. Dig your vibes, subscribed. Got my license years ago, but finally just got my first bike last week. I'm so happy with it, and look forward to enjoying riding it the whole summer and maybe even into the Fall months. I'm in MD, but have lots of family in PA. At the moment, I'm not really seeing how things will go as far as being part of the rider community, especially as an introvert. But I'm not against it, and wouldn't mind making some new friends. As far as gear goes, as a heavier set guy, I'm finding it hard to find a good fitting jacket and pants tho. :(
Really cool of you to talk to your cool R1 riding friend
Good advice all around, thanks!
For beginners buying gear with protection AND comfort in mind - Forma Adventure Low boots and Lee Parks Design SUMO gloves. They are both expensive but in the world of motorcycles - you get what you pay for. These are incredible quality that will spoil you because you will be starting off with the 'best in class' for boots and gloves.
My best quote I've heard "if you can't afford a hospital bill then you better make sure you can afford good gear"
Hey Lali my first bike was from Bajaj sumthin which India 🇮🇳 is seriously crave for throttle shrottle and instant pick up for 4 stroke era and then I simply lived up my dream and bought my life’s first creature which is not only a dream but a dream big adventure tourer and mid size heavyweight cruiser category which comes under the top most cruisers category its Royal Enfield just like another your’s Harley Davidson and Norton 🌹🌹
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during when my brothers were teenagers, their stepdad (aka my dad) had caught my eldest brother try going out the door with no motorbike gear on. both my dad and my brother had an argument about having proper gear on. my eldest brother had a strop putting his gear on and slammed the door. a few hours later, low and behold, my brother gets knocked off his bike by getting a bat stuck in his helmet visor as he had it open. (luckily theres no marks and no damage made on my brothers actual body) but i gotta tell you, having a motorbike dad (who has been knocked off his bike by a car, and has had sergery to have a metal plate in his leg) he knows how to protect his sons when they are being reckless on a bike. if it wasnt for him, my eldest brother wouldnt be alive today.
Before going back to motorcycling after a rather long hiatus of several decades - I'm 66 years old now - I repeated the MSF course at the local community college. The fellow teaching there says he budgets about $1200 a year for just gear. I spent about that in the first year at Cycle Gear for new stuff. My helmet, an Arai Regent-X was about $600 alone. I fit it wearing my cochlear implant processor.
Most dealerships sell used motorcycles. They're inspected and in good condition or made that way before resale while being quite a bit less expensive than new.
For insurance, if you get a multicar discount and ride less than 5000 miles a year, adding a motorcycle to your policy is usually not that much compared to the rest of your automotive policy.
So before you MSF, I recommend get an old dirt bike (cheap) and a year ripping it up in the dirt. The skills you develop will come in when you get your first street bike, the skills do translate.
Great video (yeah I know I'm behind a few videos , trying to catch up!)
Just starting my motorcycle journey at the young age of 54.. between you, doodle,H2w and dare I say... shadetree I got the bug a year ago.. got my license last fall and am now actively looking for my 1st motorcycle.. would love a spicy Boi myself but maybe I'll get a mt07 for my next bike ... love your videos !!
I live in England to get you full bike licence you have to do four tests, CBT, Theory, Mod2 and then finally Mod 1 to get your licence. I can`t believe you can get a bike licence for $20, in a way you are very lucky. You are correct in saying about the biker clothing, it is very important.
Been Riding more than 40 years. Everything you said is right on the button. Nice video.
Great video Lali, If I may add a suggestion about gear though. The importance of a properly fitted helmet cannot be overstated. Most new riders choose a comfortable (too big) helmet the first time and may prevent serious injury by visiting a motorcycle shop for guidance. A new helmet will be uncomfortable for the first 10hrs and will break in over time. New riders should be made aware of this. There are other fitment issues to consider too and can be explained by a trained person with helmets to try on in store.
And that comfortable new helmet that you buy... throw it in the bin in 3 or 4 years time and buy another one. And don't lend it out! It's yours and yours only!
Motorcycling is an expensive hobby/passion; I only wish all my riding gear cost me $600. In Cdn dollars I have $2000 invested before I even throw a leg over the bike. Well worth it.
I thought all traffic related things were cheaper in the US than in Norway, but to me, that gear budget sounds expensive for a beginner. I researched the gear properties that I wanted (which were basically standard CE approved), and got a $60 helmet, $100 gloves (actually 3 layers of riding gloves; it gets COLD where I live), jacket & pants that zip together for $120, and $170 boots. Big brand gear costs a lot more than good gear from an unknown brand.
Thanks for sharing this for new/future riders!
I dig your fangs!
The main reason for riding gear is temperature control. 90% of gear never touches the road, if your fingers stop working because the 35 to 70 MPH wind sucked the heat out of your body you will not ride long. Your body shuts down extremities when it tries to stay warm. Try riding without gloves and see how long before your fingers start to ache and shutdown from being too cold even in a warm wind it still sucks the heat out of your body. Further, I always wear a neck scarf/cover to prevent the wind from sucking the heat out of carotid arteries that are close to the skin in the neck and directly feed the brain. Always gear up to control your body's and extremity's temperatures.
I'm an idiot. I've been following you on IG for at least a few years now and somehow had no clue you were a youtuber. Well, better late than never. Awesome vid! Thanks for helping push ATGATT, really enjoyed the vid and you got a new subscriber.
Hey! In ultima vreme, mi s-a pus pata ca vreau motocicleta si incerc sa ma informez cat mai mult si mai bine legat de tot ce presupune pasiunea asta. Asa am dat de clipul asta si apoi de canalul tau. Apoi, vrand sa vad ce ai mai postat, am fost surprins placut sa aflu ca esti, de fapt, romanca :) Sunt din Brasov, lucrez ca programator si incerc, pe cont propriu, sa invat si data science/machine learning. Ma bucur ca am gasit canalul tau si iti multumesc pt efortul de a crea continut de calitate!
Bine ai venit! Spor înainte la motorare și calculatoare!
I bought a bobber to get comfortable. Thinking of it now, I should've gotten a chief.
Female rider. Ty for transparency. But you're super pretty, especially your smile. Ride safe
Really good advice. I’d recommend having about $1000 set aside for gear (I had to buy two helmets within the first two months because of a track day incident).
Never Split the Difference is a great book. You may also want to check out Start With No by Jim Camp.
You should always increase your coverage/payout on motorcycle insurance. You wont regret the extra cost if you end up in a bad crash.
I wish I knew how much work my first bike was going to be, it was a piece of junk and I could have bought another bike with how much I spent fixing it
My first watch of one of Lali’s casts / Great content and great advice too /
I appreciated some of the comments I read as I’ve been riding for over 45 years and currently ride a Ducati 999 Superbike /
Just like driving ANY vehicle with a Manual Transmission, be one with your ride, feel it, hear it and operate it / Earbuds have NO PLACE inside your Helmet and not hearing that Siren or Horn can be a recipe for a quick demise /
A quick rip to the Pub, 1.5 kms’ away for one with the Mates? / Just like being a new Parent… pack for an hour is the same as packing for a week /
GEAR UP!!! / If you’ve ever seen photos of Riders that have come off at 30mph, you will ! /
Sorry for the lengthy insert but if Motorists can’t see you, make sure they hear you! /
I live in Ohio where you have to have your parent sign off on your motorcycle temps and when I said I wanted to be riding motorcycles she just said why and continued to tell me I would be roadkill. If I have a chance at getting my temps before 18 I will need a lot of convincing. You got lucky lol
You're an adorable Vampire, I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos hahaha. Be safe out there!
I hate it but riding in a hoodie or something with the sleeves up jus looks so 😎 😵
I have always heeded the advice I was given when I first started biking: “if you have. a cheap head, buy a cheap head”. Another maxim is “when in doubt, don’t”.
When ever you have the chance, try to attend the "elefanten treffen"in Germany.....the best ever....😁