Thanks for the suggestion, I bought this low quality 3d printed junk after watching the video and I think I will never buy anything what this channel advertises. Ah and also this chin mounts system is using the same "less than trustworthy adhesive" as any universal mounts. Anyways, I like your videos, but please do not advertise garbage, this reduces the channel trustworthiness. :/
Last time I rode a bicycle was when I was 11 years old. I'm 29 now. With that said, I'm happy to announce that my first bike, a BMW R 1250 GS, will be arriving next week and I didn't even get my license yet! Woohoo! Let's gooooo!
I always dreamed of having a motorcycle and a year and a half ago i made that dream come true with a cbr300r. While not at all a "fast" bike, it is perfect for getting the feel of a motorcycle and still being fun while a beginnner. Admittedly, I outgrew the bike about a year ago but insurance cost is preventing me from getting a bigger bike. I will continue to enjoy this bike until the insurance for a new bike is not more than the bike itself.
I've been riding for about 10 years and I no longer considered myself a beginner when I stopped getting angry at people in cars not seeing me (maybe a year or 2 ago tbh). People in cars don't mean to cut you off or pull out in front of you, everyone makes mistakes and it's up to you to make to make sure you aren't on the receiving end.
It's extremely rare I use my horn to alert other drivers. Usually I just take a near miss as 'oh well, it happened' ride around them and put it behind me. If I had a helmet cam, I could have some doozies to report where I got out if it in one piece.
I just got my first bike last weekend and I’m loving it so much, I got a cbr300r and other riders have been nothing but helpful and welcoming. I truly love being part of this family.
the cbr300r is a great bike. Ive had it for a year and a half, and have yet to have any issues with it other than downshifting into first if going faster than 15 mph, the gears do not want to allow the bike into first at that speed for some reason. I do my own oil changes as its fairly easy, requires just an hour of my time. I have around 6k miles on it right now. Dont forget to do your first oil change within 600 miles. It is crucial as the oil will have metal shavings in it and this ensures prolonging the life of the motorcycle. If you have any questions about the bike feel free to ask me.
The cbr300r is indeed fantastic for a first bike. The way Honda does the “power band” in their cbr series is great. I started riding again for the first time in a few decades and got a cbr300r - not much torque down low so you aren’t leaping off the line but you can cruise at around 65 if you want. I did a year and about 10,000 miles and just bought a cbr650r this past week. It’s also an awesome bike (for a bike that will do 150+ the torque down low is still manageable) but a lot more powerful at 94 horsepower. I’m planning on it being my “lifetime” bike (I’m already pretty old😜). Stay safe and have fun!
Starting out as a ninja 400 squid doing wheelies and always chasing the redline. I knew I wasn’t a beginner when I bumped up to an Mt09. I started to feel scared not wearing gear and going too fast on roads. Seeing some pretty gnarly shit on the road has got me wearing all my gear anytime I ride and not going as fast as possible anymore. Sure it’s fun pushing your bike to its limits but I learned I’m better off saving my life to ride another day. Ride safe everyone!
That healthy fear is definitely a sign of growth, I was the same on my first ninja 400. Got a second 400 after I wrecked and was much more tame and safety oriented, practicing and learning as much as possible. It's honestly been more fun than the first bike I had, pushing the bike to 120 all the time just wasn't/isn't my thing.
Healthy fear does come diffrently with different bikes imo Started on a 56hp nt650 Now on a 65hp NT700. The power is more than manageable, quite boring at some times. Pushing the bike feels like 2nd nature. Pegs scrape regularly now and tires are as scrubbed as the bike allows it But when i jumped on the 136hp ducati 848 supersport it was a diffrent story Felt like the first ever time opening a rebel 500 in 2nd gear(first ride in riding school ever) Like there is nothing left on the table This does induce a ton of fear cause i don't know whether i have the skill to dose the power in twisty roads. Same roads on my 65hp nt700 easy cheesy. I even go faster since im more familiar with my bike
Similar story here, owned an R3 for 4 months as my first street bike and then jumped into an MT09, I have it for 2 months now and it will either make you a better rider or kill you xD love it tho, its the perfect bike for me and a good teacher too
I’m just under 2 years riding and have no problem admitting it’s only recently I feel I’ve ‘progressed’ from beginner. I can ride the bike mostly by feel etc but still sometimes have to think about head checks.
"Ride your own ride". No problem with that. I'm in a similar boat, where I live riding season is only a few months long before slush/snow/salt comes into play.
Same. Ive been riding for two years now, never dropped my shit and can low speed master around in parking lots without putting my feet down but I'm certain i look like a fucking goofball with my body positioning when actually going fast.
@@Xachremos I'm still very much in the "focus on practicing something every ride" phase. It's just that now what I'm focusing on is things like corner tip-in rather than hitting the shift lever at the right time.
Being a delivery rider. You learn so much so fast. You're doing a lot of mileage every day. You have to learn how to be super confident on your bike and really learn how to ride it fast, safe and well. You also have to be very good at assessing, predicting and adapting to different road and traffic conditions. You start to develop an almost instinctual eye for bad or careless drivers too and learn to stay away from them.
I spent a few years as a motorcycle courier in London - Black Cabs and Buses never check their mirrors and rarely indicate, plus black cabs have a habbit of doing a U turn with no indication. A steep quick learning curve for metropolis riding and surviving.
I’ve only been driving my 600 for a few weeks but my family all grew up on dirt bikes so this comes second natured to me. Never felt more comfortable than cruising around the city on my bike :)
i just got my first motorcycle 3 weeks ago. Yesterday I went on a 120 mile ride with my friend and it felt so natural. The roads around my house are all gravel or windy back roads so getting on the highway felt fairly easy compared to that other than watching out for other vehicles. It was a great time and I couldn't be more happy I got a bike.
Allow me to add something: If you have ever ridden before, you can cut the time estimates here down significantly. I call myself a "newbie" because it had been 30 full years since I sold my 1990 Ninja and quit riding. Jumping in the saddle again after 30 years, I experienced ALL of the nervousness and riding algebra that he speaks of. But it really is "like riding a bike," haha. It took me three days of forcing myself to stay out on the road before all of that went away, and it just became natural again. Hell, after a few weeks, I am ALREADY growing a little bored with my C-50 Boulevard, and was on the internet looking at Indian Chiefs just yesterday. THAT said...I would call myself LESS of a beginner now than I was back in my early 20s, at the end of that period when I was riding daily as my primary mode of transportation. I am less of a beginner now precisely because I DON'T pop wheelies, take curves as fast as the bike will allow and do any of that stupid sh__ I used to do as a young, dumb kid. So allow for another criteria: When you grow to the level of maturity where you DON'T give a sh__ about proving yourself to your friends, or what this guy thinks for that matter, anymore. THAT is the day you are no longer a beginner...in riding, and in life.
After a couple of years of roadracing I came to the conclusion that I was no longer a beginner when I found that I felt naked if I rode on the street without a helmet.
been riding 8 years now. realized im not a beginner when I swapped off my vfr800 for a 2006 gsxr 1000 for 5 minutes, carried the front for all of 3rd while full throttle, came out of it at 180, and said "cool, but im good". having the ability to do something and choosing not to, all while impressing the group of squids with my abilities. that was the moment
I have a 2021 Honda CBR500R and I tell people I'm like, I honestly don't know if I want a bigger bike, because I'm already doing things I shouldn't be on a small bike, I'd be too curious about going 200,and then get addicted.
I still believe getting a first bike capable of going in the dirt comfortably is a good idea, especially used. You can practice in low traction conditions and just get used to generally shitty terrain. Then when you're ready for a proper sport bike, or atleast a sportier bike, you still have your old bike for having fun in the dirt or if the weather is just bad and you dont wanna chance your good bike. Gives you more options and experience.
I agree I have noticed the more different bikes I ride I notice a big difference in what i like from the the muscle memory from the bikes I own, and how high quality brakes and tire feel diferent
Been riding since I was 14...few months from 67 now; with 20 years in the business. Agree 100% A Used dual sport is almost by defionition, the ideal 1st bike. Today? Something like a 2020-2022 HImalayan, can be bought for under 3 grand (helmet and gear included), 24 hp, on/off road. Not that much money even at American min wage; but good enough to teach you a metric shit ton about riding.
That's great and all, but have you SEEN dirtbike prices? Where I live you can get a busa cheaper than a 300cc dirtbike. No joke, I could go grab a Hayabusa for like $5k, a 20 year old used dirt bike, $4500 no lowballs I know what I got, and it'll sell in a day. A 2009 R1 here will run you $10k.
@@RobertMorganget a Chinese dirt bike they've came on a long way and are decent now my one is a copy of a Honda CRF it has made it up mountains trails through woods over muddy Fields in the rain, golf courses and kept up with my friends on their hondas, KTMs and Kawasaki's performs just as well and can manage the same as them
I finally got my first bike, I think this channel made me feel comfortable enough to do it. Did the msf and bought a KTM 390 Duke. I ride it almost every day and have for nearly 3 months, I LOVE it. Everything I hoped it would be
I just got a 2023 390 Duke too! Never been on a motorcycle until the day I got my permit 9 days ago. Absolutely obsessed with the bike, have 100 miles logged already just riding around the neighborhood and venturing out into traffic a little bit, but mostly practicing in a parking lot things like start/stop clutch control, hard stops , tight turns. Slowly building my confidence. I take the MSF in two weeks, and at the rate I'm going I'm feeling like I'm going to have a nice leg up thanks in part to channels like this. Every day there's something new I want to try based on others people's tips etc. Definitely a hobby that will stick around for me, and if anyone wants to know the hourly weather forecast in Philadelphia on any given day, I'm the guy to ask 😂. Ride safe homies! 🤘🤘🤘
I started riding October 2022, with my Honda cbr500r. I now am already on my second motorcycle after not even a year on my stage 2 2018 street bob. You definitely know when you’ve outgrown a bike because your abilities surpass what that first bike can do. Thank you Yam for the victory lap and always great vids 😊
True, but sooner or later you'll hit the wall; I went from 50cc moped through all classes all the way to 500cc 2stroke death machines. What to do now? Switching class? Maybe I'll try adventure class, it's closest to off roading and I love that. Or trial 😁
For me you hit the nail on the head. Sold my 19’ ninja 400 after 22k miles and upgraded to a 07 R6S, butterfly’s came right back haha decided to just completely learn again like I never rode the 400.
At the age of 15 I rode my first street bike. I’ve been riding for about 12 years now. I have always been lucky enough to be exposed to every sort of power sport. I love riding. I have progressed on a few different bikes at this point and I’m quite comfortable on anything with an engine. What I can give for advice is to always stick to the basics and the fundamentals. This will make you a good rider/ operator of whatever you’re riding or driving. You may get very good but the best will always be practicing and improving on the fundamentals.
Very, very entertaining... Loved it, shared it with the rest of my family (including my sixteen year old son, who is now riding a 'restricted' moped in the UK). Keep it up.
Was so glad to hear you say you still get the little bit of tingle before your ride. Every time I’m leaving for a big trip, I get the butterflies, not like I used to, but they’re still there. Once I’ve covered 1-3 miles, all is well.
Yep, I’ve had a cbr300r for the last year and have had a ball on it. Just got a cbr650r and expected it to feel essentially the same just faster. It’s not😳😜. Had about a week of “relearning” with a completely different “power band”. Have fun and be safe out there!
@@someoneelse1i1i so in your experience do you think it’s better to start in a 650 class if you plan to go up anyways and just take it slow until you are comfortable.. orrrr start small and work up?
@@deuceboogie02 I genuinely think it depends on the person. Starting with the 300 was the right decision for me - I’m an old guy now (60) and my bones don’t “bounce” like they used to😜 and I don’t have that “ten feet tall and bullet proof” confidence that I had in my 20’s so, to be perfectly honest, I was a bit intimidated to start riding again. With that being said, if you’re comfortable starting out and know you’ve got to be careful or it can get away from you I think it’s fine. You’re clearly thinking it through and I think most folks that have major issues are the ones that think you can just jump on and go roaring off.
I loved this video, it was 'Spot On' and visually cool and so funny and true! This old girl is still short, but my riding life has been the best. 40 years and 20 plus bikes later, I'm still learning at 66, and loving every minute. Once again, your video was excellent and covered the phases so well! Thanks!
Im just getting the itch to ride, and you have really been a well of great information. I also really appreciate the free bike sweepstakes. I doubt I'll win but you at least give me something to hope for while Im going through this super long wait of saving up for a bike. Thank you, really. It means a lot to someone on the bottom.
Just bought in MT07 as my first motorcycle with a background in MTB downhill racing. I took it out a couple of days ago and noticed I already have a knack for low-speed turns. I guess those skills transferred because it felt pretty easy.
I'm in a strange place where I don't feel like a beginner on the street after riding for 5 years but recently got a KTM 390 Adv cause I like small light bikes and now feel like a beginner again starting to venture into more off-road adventures on the new bike. Always something new to learn!
I've not had a bike for 12 years and just moved to the mountains and had to get a bike. 12 bikeless years then straight on to CBR1100 XX Super Blackbird and the mountain twisties - as the saying goes "it's like riding a bike, once learned, is never forgotten" I felt so at home after the first hour. Now having such incredible fun on those amazing roads.
After two seasons I’m still a beginner I feel. I’m going to downsize from a 2005 CBF600 to the new CL500 from Honda next season. I had so much fun test riding it and find it more suited to how and where I drive. Keep your vids going, love them!
That’s a great bike to start on. It’s got a little more torque down low than some of the other “small displacement” bikes so be careful coming off the line at intersections. Be safe and have fun!
1:55 "once you´ve confirmed you´re in fact not suffering from appendicitis" - meanwhile me the past weekend getting butterflies on my stomach before riding and 1 day later getting sent to the ER with appendicitis 😂😂😂😂
I've been riding a 70cc bike for like 10 years and just got a 150cc bike 3 months ago. I'm still a beginner haha. I live in Pakistan and we have low income as well as HIGH AF Taxes on automobiles, stuff here is literally 3x more than it is in the USA. Even my 150cc feels like a Jet Engine to me haha. I need to relearn everything even something as basic as Clutch control. I'm used to holding onto the clutch due to high traffic nature of our roads where you spend more time holding the clutch down and braking than throttling and cruising around. It's going to be a journey for sure 💪
Very interesting video. As a general rule I avoid rating myself on my skills on most anything as history and experience has taught me that generally speaking the rating of your colleagues and peers tends to be more important (as it tends to be more objective and, frankly… accurate). All that said, my new ride is my 4th in almost 20 years of riding… But it’s also the first time I’m riding again in the better part of 10 years… And it’s my first Trike (3 is a different world from 2… some better, some worse, but entirely new skill set and learning curve). And I’m coming back into it without motion in my left ankle… So with all that considered, NO PROBLEM recognizing that I’m very much a new guy again, despite thousands of miles on my previous bikes.
I don't know when I figured I wasn't a beginner anymore. I never gave it much thought. Riding regularly for about 20 years seems to be non-beginner thing to do. So, perhaps time is one significant variable. Not the only one, of course.
I have almost thousand hours on the bicycle saddle and still feel like a beginner. Less than half of that on the moto… safe to say it’s a long way to go.
KLR ADV work commuter noob chiming in. It's go-shin Indiana and sorry about that commenter. We thought we had them quarantined from the internet. They must be running the extension cord from South Bend again. We'll take care of it.
After 30+ years on moter-sickles... I don't want a pickle. It's my moter-sickle party, and I'll waddle if I want to 😂 ❤ my ChinMount. Much less unsightly than gobs of hot glue!
25+ years of riding and still make these noob mistakes: 1) Forgetting to do up the chin strap on my helmet. 2) Wonder why my bike won't start and I have the kill switch engaged. 3) Forgetting to cancel turn signals after making a turn. For me, it's looking a lot less at my speedo to see how fast I'm going and instead paying more attention to the road in front of me. looking up at all times is crucial if you want to survive. I just go by feel to sense how fast I'm going. The only time I need to look at my speedo is when I enter a speed zone and need to make sure I'm not going too fast. Traffic tickets are a waste of money. Another thing more experienced riders do is instinctively check mirrors, it's a gut reaction I take when I need to slow down dramatically.
Exactly what I needed to see. I’ve been riding for 9 months now, and I’ve got a test coming up next month so I can go from my learner license to my provisional license. I’ve been nervous that I’m not ready, and I’ve been practicing slow speed manoeuvres whenever I can, and I’m glad to see that I’ve got most of these 7 signs, or at least on the way there!
I'm back on after an 18-year hiatus (due to kids etc) and am loving my FZ6R. It has enough torque and power for me in the city and on the autobahn and although I am a shorty, I have learned to deal with it. Even my missus got the fever back and since four weeks is now the proud owner of a used Hornet :-)))))
Great and humorous vid. Also great was the point you make about no matter how experienced, you should always be open to learning. As a current MSF RC (and riding for 50+ years), I suggest to people that every ride should be a practice session, not just a ride. Keep your mind engaged and work on every aspect of your technique. Cheers!
Been on two wheels since i was 8, im 42 now, but to be honest i never was an adrenaline junkie in the least little bit, tho my yz490 was begging to coax some of it out in me. But that has all lead to a fairly dull skill set as i seldom even begin to push the limits of the machines i been on, and if i do it is generally to settle curiosity and short lived for i am alergic to pain and road rash. So i check a few of these boxes, am extremely comfortable on a bike. But am in no way competitive on them, if that makes sense.
Try Moto Gymkhana. Not even for competition, just for the lulz. Feels like pushing the machine, but at 10-15 mph. I find it an excellent skill builder.
This made me feel more confident :D Some things do feel different now. Been commuting for 4 years on a 3kw bike and had my 5th on an 11kw one. All the clutch things don't apply to me as I ride electric but the other stuff like controlling also applies! Very nice video!
Yam, I just want to say. I've been watching your videos for ever, and if I remember correctly you are why I bought my ninja 400 in 2018. Now I own a Z900 as of a week ago, and I truly believe you have kept me a humble squid over the years and probably why Ive survived all these years/miles (a lot now) 😂 your content always somehow lines up with my experiences too, I was having a hard time trying to decide when to throw a leg over an almost litre bike 😳 🙏 thank you yammie and may Rossi be with you Now time to learn how to keep this front wheel down on the Z 😅 she's light..I don't do wheelies..
I just started getting into street riding this month at the age of 35 after 20 years of dirt, so I feel like a weird in between noob lol. A noob-lite, if you will. Riding on the street differs in so many ways obviously but as far as low speed maneuvering, clutch and shifting operations, even cornering and just basic overall motorcycle operation hasn't been a problem. What has been an adjustment is riding in traffic, stop signs and lights, pedestrians etc. Been a blast though and I've already adjusted to it pretty rapidly after only 200 miles compared to my first ride.
As I got older i realised that big fast bikes usually arent as fun as slower smaller bikes same thing with cars really i have alot more fun in a miata on a mountain road than i do in a hopped up vette because i can use all of what the machine has to give but im not doing it at racetrack speeds i know for alot of people it wont make sense but im sure eventually it will click even if you dont agree with the sentiment with that said if you want a piece of advice that helped when i started riding dont white knuckle the bike through turns it feels even more sketchy that way haha cheers
Totally agree. I remember the time my 150 was giving out some strange sounds after coming back from a normal ride into my garage. That was not enough for my riding skills anymore.
started on yz250, move to r1, a year later on my very first trackday my lap time was from the advanced group. now 7 years later and a few other bikes later, i go a little faster than then but more comfortable, less risk. but where i live, the twisties are right out the door, you learn to ride wether you want it or not. "tail of the dragon" its childs play for the riders in my region. we got roughly 200km (130 miles?) of twisty mountainous roads
I just want to personally thank you for your videos. Three weeks ago. I spent 6 hours in a parking lot, me and your videos and my Iron 883. Now I have almost 1000 miles on my bike. I feel more confident than ever and can’t wait to continue this trend.
Yeah well, it doesn't matter how long we have been riding there always seems to be something new to learn even if it's just improving situational awareness and reading people's intentions. The danger increases exponentially when we can handle a bike a lot better, think we know it all and Start riding above what our level actually is... and there are thousands of YT videos out there that prove it.
I found that, as someone who‘s ridden pushbikes my whole life as transportation (uk), it has really helped with being comfortable on a motorbike and i 100% reccomend it
One thing that I recently made me realize that I got some experience already is when (due to age) my front tire tube (I have tubes) went 0 air on me while I was at work and I had to handle a 5 tone handlebar with every little dent on the road making itself known on my hands.
im a Euro boy, 17 years old and i've been riding for almost 3 years but i've only dailed a 50cc bike. i'd like to say i'm not a beginer rider anymore but in reality i've only gotten close to being a a good 50cc rider. i no longer get nervous when sudden danger appears or when i make little mistakes that could end very badly but i know that when i get into the "slightly big boy" world of bikes i will have to learn how to ride almost from scratch. i cant wait to have my kawi ninja 400 to shred the streets and feel like a new born squid. there's nothing i love more than riding and knowing there is SO MUCH that i still havent seen or experienced makes much more excited. Thank you Yammie for sharing your knowledge with us, it has reaally helped me throughout my "still young" riding experience
I've been in your shoes long ago.. 50cc are awesome, mine was still a 2stroke and after a few mods that thing would jump off the line faster than any Audi around. Take good care of yourself. Don't forget to take it easy on a bigger bike, it really takes a different skillset and perception of danger.
Riding came very easy after pushing it on scetch roads and practicing in parking lots… I mean I speak from novice experience so don’t quote me but after you can comfortably ride with a passenger I think ur above average
Street riding feels pretty straightforward coming from the dirt, but with a couple exceptions. Traffic and turn signals took some getting used to, and a dual sport can feel pretty sketchy when you take it above the types of speeds you hit on dirt, if you’re sticking with the equipment you’re used to. It’s less to worry about than off-road now that I’m used to it, and it’s downright simple to cruise around on my street bike, but the first time I took my freshly-plated CRF450L out on the road was absolutely terrifying.
It’s a lot more then the physical control of our bikes, it’s things like “reading how” that car is approaching the stop sign gives you clues to what he will do when he gets to it. It took me a long time but I got real good at picking out the ones would try to kill me if I let them. Having a heads up early saved my skinny ass more times than I can count.
the piece about long distance rides is spot on. When I was first starting out we'd take some backroads or head down to the city, but once we started doing some rides up through the kanca highway and into the white mountains I became a much better rider. Doing a few 600 mile rides on a 636 will do that for you lol
I just got my first motorcycle 2 days ago from this post (2016 Honda CB300F) I love it so much! I don't think I will ever be able to shake those butter flies I get every time I think I get to use my motorcycle because it is just sooooo much fun to me. I'm not saying I actually know or am a pro at any of this stuff but have been getting better at turning and taking off I made my first 20 minute ride today on highways without stalling my bike during take off at lights! Also made my first U Turn on a bike without stalling or putting my feet on the ground which I was actually really proud of and have been doing good on turns now not putting my feet down as much which is making so happy and I am so ready to learn more and get more involved in the community :D
Its been about a year since i started riding it took me about 3 months(din ride daily) to get over that butterflies, i learnt many things like friction zone, rev matching, engine braking etc from you yam❤
I became an experienced motorcycle rider when I reached legal age to get my full licence and passed my test. 17 in UK, back in 1985. I'd already been riding around on my big brother's Honda CB750F1 ton up a few times until then, plus a Suzuki GT250. Those were the days!
Thanks for the promo code Yammie Man. Just ordered 2 mounts for my helmets! Good points in the vid ! After 5 years, I consider myself an experienced rider
I jumped out on faith brought a electra glide as my first bike & didn’t even know how to ride at all watched 3 RUclips videos been riding for 2 years going on 3 even did my first state road trip I love riding.
The first one with nervous butterflies is true. I used to get nervous before every ride…to the point if the guys I’m riding with stop for lunch I couldn’t eat. Been riding for about 10 years now and no more butterflies. Just excitement.
I have only been riding for about half a year and started on my Mom's bike (a 250cc bike) but quickly switched to the Rebel1100T and have not had any issues improving my skills. The Rebel1100T is actually a really good beginner bike and experienced rider bike as it has riding modes, and yes it is a DCT but I don't have to deal with the clutch on low speed or deal with shifting constantly in traffic plus even when manualy switching gears with the DCT it is faster than a normal manual, it is as if it is using a quick shifter, they put DCT's on high performance cars so you know it's capable of doing something right.
Manual is much more fun though. If this is the future, Ill gladly stay in the past. It's really not hard to shift gears and have clutch control. But you really haven't progressed till you can do those things efficiently. Not every bike you'll want will be a DCT.
UK Rider here, I only passed my full test just over a month ago but had been riding 125cc bikes on a CBT for two years prior. Earlier this month I got myself a BMW F800GT for the purposes of touring and comfort, needing to ride the bike about 60 miles back to my house on a very cold day. The weird thing for me was that I didn't really get the butterflies as mentioned on this video, despite the fact it was my first time on this bike and it was the first time heading on the motorway to head home. I don't know whether it's because I've gained the confidence of the hazard awareness from riding my 125 for two years but it just felt natural and was pretty much a standard ride home compared to some of the other journeys I've had to make in the past on my 125. However I am not ignorant of the fact that I have only just scratched the surface in the biking world having started riding bigger bikes now. Just found it interesting how some of the points that were brought up in this video, I didn't really feel for myself when I bought my first big bike. Although I'd definitely agree about the butterflies and confidence when I got my 125 for the first time though. Definitely right about learning all the time, I'm forever seeking to be around more experienced riders to learn more and also what not to do. I'm looking forward to my biking journey and hope that the bike and I will be up for the longer journeys ahead.
Drove a moped for about 6 months before I took the jump and bought a 125cc geared bike. Bought the bike with a full tank so I just drove until the fuel light came on, found a petrol station and turned around and headed home. Learned more on that ride than any other, so would 100% recommend just hitting the road, plan a trip on quieter roads so you don’t feel as pressured by cars behind and just have fun. That’s the whole point of this hobby!
I've been riding for almost 10 years as an exclusive means of transportation daily (I do drive a car, alas less than 10 times a year, mostly to go to the beach or something). I started with a Semi-automatic 125cc bike then switched to a Honda CBF 250cc and tommorow I am getting a Yamaha XT660R. It's been a long time since I felt I am not a beginer anymore, but I KNOW i will feel butterflies when i hop onto my XT tommorow for the first time since I haven't ridden a 600+ bike since driving school, but I also know that it will not last more than a couple of days. I also don't feel like I am a master too though, I have much to learn and that is what the XT is going to offer me, some offroad experience and some semi-long distance touring that I am longing for so long.
I rode my first bike for 6.5 yrs, a 2005 Suzuki Sv650s. I got it when I was 18. Sold it because the last yr I had it I wasn't riding it very often, I was bored of it and it wasn't bringing me the joy that it used to. I think what really killed it was when I test rode a bmws1000rr and a cbr1000rr....damn the butterflies i had while riding those bikes, my face was hurting from smiling soo much. I'm going to be buying a 1000cc super sport this year, i know I won't get bored lol
Started on a race built 50cc ktm as a child. Around 18 I got a yamaha ttr230 and practiced Xtraining enduro skills. At about 25 a got a husky 701 which I've had 2 of them now. Now at 28 I'm riding a 2020 Yz 450f off road and a 2022 Aprilia Tunono V4 on the street.
I have an Honda CG 125 CC Fan with an OHV Carburettor engine. I wanted to buy a bigger one and had that thought in mind when i got it but i just fell in love with the bike. I'm even picking up maintenance on it myself since it's a simple engine and a superb one to learn.
I was 1 point away from failing the MSF course, never touched a bike as a rider prior, I now have a bike (not registered yet) and practice every other day by riding around the neighborhood just shifting through the gears and practicing the basics. I still freak out just seeing a car in the opposite lane, but I'm slowly improving.
I've been riding motorcycle for almost 5 years now, i still remember back in 2018 when i first learned how to ride, i used to stall my cousin's bike, now after riding for years all the controls just happen by my natural instinct. I don't need to put my brain on those algebra calculations anymore 😄 everything happens so smoothly those downshifts deceleration rev matching. Human brain is epic.
Been riding 250 and 400cc dirt bikes for 10 years and im picking up my new CB650R this Friday.... i can definetly tell you that even after 10 years of riding in the dirt, the butterflies are real righ now lol
That’s great. I just got a cbr650r this last week after riding a cbr300r the past year (about 10,000 miles) and it feels and responds completely different. Butterflies here too! But I’m having fun🤩
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Thanks for the suggestion, I bought this low quality 3d printed junk after watching the video and I think I will never buy anything what this channel advertises. Ah and also this chin mounts system is using the same "less than trustworthy adhesive" as any universal mounts. Anyways, I like your videos, but please do not advertise garbage, this reduces the channel trustworthiness. :/
Do better then 10%
Last time I rode a bicycle was when I was 11 years old. I'm 29 now. With that said, I'm happy to announce that my first bike, a BMW R 1250 GS, will be arriving next week and I didn't even get my license yet! Woohoo! Let's gooooo!
Me who can't even ride yet: Ah, yes, very interesting
Same
Sem bro sem😂
Hehehe
Yet! That’s the key word
I always dreamed of having a motorcycle and a year and a half ago i made that dream come true with a cbr300r. While not at all a "fast" bike, it is perfect for getting the feel of a motorcycle and still being fun while a beginnner. Admittedly, I outgrew the bike about a year ago but insurance cost is preventing me from getting a bigger bike. I will continue to enjoy this bike until the insurance for a new bike is not more than the bike itself.
I've been riding for about 10 years and I no longer considered myself a beginner when I stopped getting angry at people in cars not seeing me (maybe a year or 2 ago tbh). People in cars don't mean to cut you off or pull out in front of you, everyone makes mistakes and it's up to you to make to make sure you aren't on the receiving end.
I agree but some people are dumb af
I've been riding 50 years and still get pissed off at day dreaming cage pilots. (and I let them know it)
It's extremely rare I use my horn to alert other drivers. Usually I just take a near miss as 'oh well, it happened' ride around them and put it behind me. If I had a helmet cam, I could have some doozies to report where I got out if it in one piece.
@@jamescampolo7824 skill issue
If they apologise I am totally fine
I just got my first bike last weekend and I’m loving it so much, I got a cbr300r and other riders have been nothing but helpful and welcoming. I truly love being part of this family.
the cbr300r is a great bike. Ive had it for a year and a half, and have yet to have any issues with it other than downshifting into first if going faster than 15 mph, the gears do not want to allow the bike into first at that speed for some reason. I do my own oil changes as its fairly easy, requires just an hour of my time. I have around 6k miles on it right now. Dont forget to do your first oil change within 600 miles. It is crucial as the oil will have metal shavings in it and this ensures prolonging the life of the motorcycle. If you have any questions about the bike feel free to ask me.
The cbr300r is indeed fantastic for a first bike. The way Honda does the “power band” in their cbr series is great. I started riding again for the first time in a few decades and got a cbr300r - not much torque down low so you aren’t leaping off the line but you can cruise at around 65 if you want. I did a year and about 10,000 miles and just bought a cbr650r this past week. It’s also an awesome bike (for a bike that will do 150+ the torque down low is still manageable) but a lot more powerful at 94 horsepower. I’m planning on it being my “lifetime” bike (I’m already pretty old😜). Stay safe and have fun!
@@wilsondiscgolf00 i recently met a guy with a 2023 ninja 400, 2000 miles. Never did an oil change or lubed the chain 😾
@@vwluvin9164 2000 miles? That's insane. That engine definitely had some abnormal wear for that. The chain suffered too
Just picked up my first bike to the cbr600rr drove it home already was pretty beat up rear brake mount floating in the wind ima name her coffin ;)
Starting out as a ninja 400 squid doing wheelies and always chasing the redline. I knew I wasn’t a beginner when I bumped up to an Mt09. I started to feel scared not wearing gear and going too fast on roads. Seeing some pretty gnarly shit on the road has got me wearing all my gear anytime I ride and not going as fast as possible anymore. Sure it’s fun pushing your bike to its limits but I learned I’m better off saving my life to ride another day. Ride safe everyone!
That healthy fear is definitely a sign of growth, I was the same on my first ninja 400. Got a second 400 after I wrecked and was much more tame and safety oriented, practicing and learning as much as possible. It's honestly been more fun than the first bike I had, pushing the bike to 120 all the time just wasn't/isn't my thing.
Healthy fear does come diffrently with different bikes imo
Started on a 56hp nt650
Now on a 65hp NT700. The power is more than manageable, quite boring at some times. Pushing the bike feels like 2nd nature. Pegs scrape regularly now and tires are as scrubbed as the bike allows it
But when i jumped on the 136hp ducati 848 supersport it was a diffrent story
Felt like the first ever time opening a rebel 500 in 2nd gear(first ride in riding school ever)
Like there is nothing left on the table
This does induce a ton of fear cause i don't know whether i have the skill to dose the power in twisty roads. Same roads on my 65hp nt700 easy cheesy. I even go faster since im more familiar with my bike
Similar story here, owned an R3 for 4 months as my first street bike and then jumped into an MT09, I have it for 2 months now and it will either make you a better rider or kill you xD love it tho, its the perfect bike for me and a good teacher too
Obviously faster bike means more danger and in turn, equals more fear. Respect the power.
Well done buddy. Me too. Ride safe and enjoy
I’m just under 2 years riding and have no problem admitting it’s only recently I feel I’ve ‘progressed’ from beginner. I can ride the bike mostly by feel etc but still sometimes have to think about head checks.
"Ride your own ride". No problem with that. I'm in a similar boat, where I live riding season is only a few months long before slush/snow/salt comes into play.
Years don't really matter much at all. Hours and miles on the seat is what counts! 🤙
@@ChiefMoonChunks I'm in Maine, and it took me a while to stack up some hours too.
I have been riding almost continuously for 45 years. I still view myself as a beginner. "Every day is a learning day"
I like to think of myself as an "advanced beginner" 😄
Same. Ive been riding for two years now, never dropped my shit and can low speed master around in parking lots without putting my feet down but I'm certain i look like a fucking goofball with my body positioning when actually going fast.
@@Xachremos I'm still very much in the "focus on practicing something every ride" phase. It's just that now what I'm focusing on is things like corner tip-in rather than hitting the shift lever at the right time.
@thefaboo Never leave that phase. Always try to learn something new.The more you learn the safer and more confident you'll be. 2 on the ground...
Don't over estimate ur abilities
@@thefaboo Riding for 30-ish years now.. I'm still right there... I also still go to a parking lot regularly to upkeep my low speed skills..
Being a delivery rider. You learn so much so fast. You're doing a lot of mileage every day. You have to learn how to be super confident on your bike and really learn how to ride it fast, safe and well. You also have to be very good at assessing, predicting and adapting to different road and traffic conditions. You start to develop an almost instinctual eye for bad or careless drivers too and learn to stay away from them.
I spent a few years as a motorcycle courier in London - Black Cabs and Buses never check their mirrors and rarely indicate, plus black cabs have a habbit of doing a U turn with no indication. A steep quick learning curve for metropolis riding and surviving.
How do you get a motorcycle delivery job in the US? Sounds like a dream job to me!
Thats how I learned how to ride.
just apply to uber eats or stuff like that, they always need workers@@SailingFrolic
@@SailingFrolic doordash deliveroo just eat etc just slap a box to ur back seat and do one of those probably the ideal job for a squid tbh
I’ve only been driving my 600 for a few weeks but my family all grew up on dirt bikes so this comes second natured to me. Never felt more comfortable than cruising around the city on my bike :)
Always be on your toes. Cant get too comfortable on the streets, gotta always be prepared for shit to go down
@@TylerTheBassCreatorthis
i just got my first motorcycle 3 weeks ago. Yesterday I went on a 120 mile ride with my friend and it felt so natural. The roads around my house are all gravel or windy back roads so getting on the highway felt fairly easy compared to that other than watching out for other vehicles. It was a great time and I couldn't be more happy I got a bike.
Allow me to add something:
If you have ever ridden before, you can cut the time estimates here down significantly. I call myself a "newbie" because it had been 30 full years since I sold my 1990 Ninja and quit riding. Jumping in the saddle again after 30 years, I experienced ALL of the nervousness and riding algebra that he speaks of.
But it really is "like riding a bike," haha. It took me three days of forcing myself to stay out on the road before all of that went away, and it just became natural again. Hell, after a few weeks, I am ALREADY growing a little bored with my C-50 Boulevard, and was on the internet looking at Indian Chiefs just yesterday.
THAT said...I would call myself LESS of a beginner now than I was back in my early 20s, at the end of that period when I was riding daily as my primary mode of transportation. I am less of a beginner now precisely because I DON'T pop wheelies, take curves as fast as the bike will allow and do any of that stupid sh__ I used to do as a young, dumb kid.
So allow for another criteria: When you grow to the level of maturity where you DON'T give a sh__ about proving yourself to your friends, or what this guy thinks for that matter, anymore. THAT is the day you are no longer a beginner...in riding, and in life.
I agree but I still love to watch those riders in there prime racing island of man just on the edge of physics
Deep
After a couple of years of roadracing I came to the conclusion that I was no longer a beginner when I found that I felt naked if I rode on the street without a helmet.
been riding 8 years now. realized im not a beginner when I swapped off my vfr800 for a 2006 gsxr 1000 for 5 minutes, carried the front for all of 3rd while full throttle, came out of it at 180, and said "cool, but im good". having the ability to do something and choosing not to, all while impressing the group of squids with my abilities. that was the moment
I have a 2021 Honda CBR500R and I tell people I'm like, I honestly don't know if I want a bigger bike, because I'm already doing things I shouldn't be on a small bike, I'd be too curious about going 200,and then get addicted.
The vfr is a legend. Great bike!
You're a riding god. Well at least in your own opinion you are....
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOneDefinitely a humble brag comment
I still believe getting a first bike capable of going in the dirt comfortably is a good idea, especially used. You can practice in low traction conditions and just get used to generally shitty terrain. Then when you're ready for a proper sport bike, or atleast a sportier bike, you still have your old bike for having fun in the dirt or if the weather is just bad and you dont wanna chance your good bike. Gives you more options and experience.
I agree I have noticed the more different bikes I ride I notice a big difference in what i like from the the muscle memory from the bikes I own, and how high quality brakes and tire feel diferent
Been riding since I was 14...few months from 67 now; with 20 years in the business. Agree 100% A Used dual sport is almost by defionition, the ideal 1st bike. Today? Something like a 2020-2022 HImalayan, can be bought for under 3 grand (helmet and gear included), 24 hp, on/off road. Not that much money even at American min wage; but good enough to teach you a metric shit ton about riding.
That's great and all, but have you SEEN dirtbike prices?
Where I live you can get a busa cheaper than a 300cc dirtbike. No joke, I could go grab a Hayabusa for like $5k, a 20 year old used dirt bike, $4500 no lowballs I know what I got, and it'll sell in a day.
A 2009 R1 here will run you $10k.
@@RobertMorganget a Chinese dirt bike they've came on a long way and are decent now my one is a copy of a Honda CRF it has made it up mountains trails through woods over muddy Fields in the rain, golf courses and kept up with my friends on their hondas, KTMs and Kawasaki's performs just as well and can manage the same as them
@@sleepyrasta420 which model?
I finally got my first bike, I think this channel made me feel comfortable enough to do it. Did the msf and bought a KTM 390 Duke. I ride it almost every day and have for nearly 3 months, I LOVE it. Everything I hoped it would be
I just got a 2023 390 Duke too! Never been on a motorcycle until the day I got my permit 9 days ago. Absolutely obsessed with the bike, have 100 miles logged already just riding around the neighborhood and venturing out into traffic a little bit, but mostly practicing in a parking lot things like start/stop clutch control, hard stops , tight turns. Slowly building my confidence. I take the MSF in two weeks, and at the rate I'm going I'm feeling like I'm going to have a nice leg up thanks in part to channels like this. Every day there's something new I want to try based on others people's tips etc. Definitely a hobby that will stick around for me, and if anyone wants to know the hourly weather forecast in Philadelphia on any given day, I'm the guy to ask 😂. Ride safe homies! 🤘🤘🤘
I started riding October 2022, with my Honda cbr500r. I now am already on my second motorcycle after not even a year on my stage 2 2018 street bob. You definitely know when you’ve outgrown a bike because your abilities surpass what that first bike can do. Thank you Yam for the victory lap and always great vids 😊
I started and plan to keep my Z900
True, but sooner or later you'll hit the wall; I went from 50cc moped through all classes all the way to 500cc 2stroke death machines. What to do now? Switching class? Maybe I'll try adventure class, it's closest to off roading and I love that. Or trial 😁
For me you hit the nail on the head. Sold my 19’ ninja 400 after 22k miles and upgraded to a 07 R6S, butterfly’s came right back haha decided to just completely learn again like I never rode the 400.
Been riding 45 years and still learning each time I get on my bike. You’re never too old to learn something new.
At the age of 15 I rode my first street bike. I’ve been riding for about 12 years now. I have always been lucky enough to be exposed to every sort of power sport. I love riding. I have progressed on a few different bikes at this point and I’m quite comfortable on anything with an engine. What I can give for advice is to always stick to the basics and the fundamentals. This will make you a good rider/ operator of whatever you’re riding or driving. You may get very good but the best will always be practicing and improving on the fundamentals.
Yes! I have put miles on bikes but practicing maneuvering is hard and I always need more practice
Just bought my 2023 Yamaha R3 brand new last week. My first motorcycle! The butterflies before every ride is REAL
Thanks yammie for everything you’ve taught me!
Watch out for the cars and have fun. 30 years on bikes. 😄👍
Been riding since 2006, I can still learn stuff. Never stop advancing your riding!
I did my first biker wave on my way home from work the other day and I immediately felt like it was time to go get the Busa
Bruh 😂😂😂
After reading this comment I decided I was confident enough to do a biker wave too! Hopefully I'll be on a bike next time instead of my mom's Civic!
Very, very entertaining... Loved it, shared it with the rest of my family (including my sixteen year old son, who is now riding a 'restricted' moped in the UK). Keep it up.
Was so glad to hear you say you still get the little bit of tingle before your ride. Every time I’m leaving for a big trip, I get the butterflies, not like I used to, but they’re still there. Once I’ve covered 1-3 miles, all is well.
Just bought a ninja 650 as my first bike and the first time I took it out I got to my first stop sign and my legs were shaking I was so nervous 😂
I had the same nerves hoping on my 650. My first street bike. But the ninja will take care of you I promise. Great bike
My first bike too! 👌
Yep, I’ve had a cbr300r for the last year and have had a ball on it. Just got a cbr650r and expected it to feel essentially the same just faster. It’s not😳😜. Had about a week of “relearning” with a completely different “power band”. Have fun and be safe out there!
@@someoneelse1i1i so in your experience do you think it’s better to start in a 650 class if you plan to go up anyways and just take it slow until you are comfortable.. orrrr start small and work up?
@@deuceboogie02 I genuinely think it depends on the person. Starting with the 300 was the right decision for me - I’m an old guy now (60) and my bones don’t “bounce” like they used to😜 and I don’t have that “ten feet tall and bullet proof” confidence that I had in my 20’s so, to be perfectly honest, I was a bit intimidated to start riding again. With that being said, if you’re comfortable starting out and know you’ve got to be careful or it can get away from you I think it’s fine. You’re clearly thinking it through and I think most folks that have major issues are the ones that think you can just jump on and go roaring off.
I loved this video, it was 'Spot On' and visually cool and so funny and true! This old girl is still short, but my riding life has been the best. 40 years and 20 plus bikes later, I'm still learning at 66, and loving every minute. Once again, your video was excellent and covered the phases so well! Thanks!
Im just getting the itch to ride, and you have really been a well of great information. I also really appreciate the free bike sweepstakes. I doubt I'll win but you at least give me something to hope for while Im going through this super long wait of saving up for a bike. Thank you, really. It means a lot to someone on the bottom.
Just bought in MT07 as my first motorcycle with a background in MTB downhill racing. I took it out a couple of days ago and noticed I already have a knack for low-speed turns. I guess those skills transferred because it felt pretty easy.
I'm in a strange place where I don't feel like a beginner on the street after riding for 5 years but recently got a KTM 390 Adv cause I like small light bikes and now feel like a beginner again starting to venture into more off-road adventures on the new bike. Always something new to learn!
I've not had a bike for 12 years and just moved to the mountains and had to get a bike.
12 bikeless years then straight on to CBR1100 XX Super Blackbird and the mountain twisties - as the saying goes "it's like riding a bike, once learned, is never forgotten" I felt so at home after the first hour. Now having such incredible fun on those amazing roads.
After two seasons I’m still a beginner I feel. I’m going to downsize from a 2005 CBF600 to the new CL500 from Honda next season. I had so much fun test riding it and find it more suited to how and where I drive.
Keep your vids going, love them!
I just bought my first bike today! It’s a ninja 400 and I’m so excited to learn how to ride. Love your content
That’s a great bike to start on. It’s got a little more torque down low than some of the other “small displacement” bikes so be careful coming off the line at intersections. Be safe and have fun!
First bike was a Buell blast 500, 2nd bike Yamaha R7, 3rd bike 1125CR Buell. Just respect the power, and keep your head on a swivel.
Can't be a beginner rider if you don't even ride yet
I’ve owned four bikes now; a Buell, CBR, Wideglide, and a Scram411, and still feel like a mid tear rider at best
1:55 "once you´ve confirmed you´re in fact not suffering from appendicitis" - meanwhile me the past weekend getting butterflies on my stomach before riding and 1 day later getting sent to the ER with appendicitis 😂😂😂😂
I've been riding a 70cc bike for like 10 years and just got a 150cc bike 3 months ago. I'm still a beginner haha. I live in Pakistan and we have low income as well as HIGH AF Taxes on automobiles, stuff here is literally 3x more than it is in the USA. Even my 150cc feels like a Jet Engine to me haha. I need to relearn everything even something as basic as Clutch control. I'm used to holding onto the clutch due to high traffic nature of our roads where you spend more time holding the clutch down and braking than throttling and cruising around. It's going to be a journey for sure 💪
Very interesting video.
As a general rule I avoid rating myself on my skills on most anything as history and experience has taught me that generally speaking the rating of your colleagues and peers tends to be more important (as it tends to be more objective and, frankly… accurate).
All that said, my new ride is my 4th in almost 20 years of riding…
But it’s also the first time I’m riding again in the better part of 10 years…
And it’s my first Trike (3 is a different world from 2… some better, some worse, but entirely new skill set and learning curve).
And I’m coming back into it without motion in my left ankle…
So with all that considered, NO PROBLEM recognizing that I’m very much a new guy again, despite thousands of miles on my previous bikes.
My brother motivating us to keep on riding. Thanks buddy
I don't know when I figured I wasn't a beginner anymore. I never gave it much thought. Riding regularly for about 20 years seems to be non-beginner thing to do. So, perhaps time is one significant variable. Not the only one, of course.
funny thing for me is i get nervous driving most cars but on a bike, barely anything. the handling on a bike gives me significantly more confidence.
I have almost thousand hours on the bicycle saddle and still feel like a beginner. Less than half of that on the moto… safe to say it’s a long way to go.
KLR ADV work commuter noob chiming in. It's go-shin Indiana and sorry about that commenter. We thought we had them quarantined from the internet. They must be running the extension cord from South Bend again. We'll take care of it.
After 30+ years on moter-sickles... I don't want a pickle.
It's my moter-sickle party, and I'll waddle if I want to 😂
❤ my ChinMount. Much less unsightly than gobs of hot glue!
Nice nod to Arlo Guthrie! 😄👍
@JBC-u7g I met him once... at a church converted to a restaurant. We talked for a while down where the pews used to been...
25+ years of riding and still make these noob mistakes:
1) Forgetting to do up the chin strap on my helmet.
2) Wonder why my bike won't start and I have the kill switch engaged.
3) Forgetting to cancel turn signals after making a turn.
For me, it's looking a lot less at my speedo to see how fast I'm going and instead paying more attention to the road in front of me. looking up at all times is crucial if you want to survive. I just go by feel to sense how fast I'm going. The only time I need to look at my speedo is when I enter a speed zone and need to make sure I'm not going too fast. Traffic tickets are a waste of money.
Another thing more experienced riders do is instinctively check mirrors, it's a gut reaction I take when I need to slow down dramatically.
Exactly what I needed to see. I’ve been riding for 9 months now, and I’ve got a test coming up next month so I can go from my learner license to my provisional license. I’ve been nervous that I’m not ready, and I’ve been practicing slow speed manoeuvres whenever I can, and I’m glad to see that I’ve got most of these 7 signs, or at least on the way there!
I'm back on after an 18-year hiatus (due to kids etc) and am loving my FZ6R. It has enough torque and power for me in the city and on the autobahn and although I am a shorty, I have learned to deal with it. Even my missus got the fever back and since four weeks is now the proud owner of a used Hornet :-)))))
Get whatever you want. Just don't go crazy on it until you know what your doing.
Great and humorous vid. Also great was the point you make about no matter how experienced, you should always be open to learning. As a current MSF RC (and riding for 50+ years), I suggest to people that every ride should be a practice session, not just a ride. Keep your mind engaged and work on every aspect of your technique. Cheers!
Been on two wheels since i was 8, im 42 now, but to be honest i never was an adrenaline junkie in the least little bit, tho my yz490 was begging to coax some of it out in me. But that has all lead to a fairly dull skill set as i seldom even begin to push the limits of the machines i been on, and if i do it is generally to settle curiosity and short lived for i am alergic to pain and road rash. So i check a few of these boxes, am extremely comfortable on a bike. But am in no way competitive on them, if that makes sense.
Try Moto Gymkhana. Not even for competition, just for the lulz. Feels like pushing the machine, but at 10-15 mph. I find it an excellent skill builder.
This made me feel more confident :D Some things do feel different now. Been commuting for 4 years on a 3kw bike and had my 5th on an 11kw one. All the clutch things don't apply to me as I ride electric but the other stuff like controlling also applies! Very nice video!
Yam, I just want to say. I've been watching your videos for ever, and if I remember correctly you are why I bought my ninja 400 in 2018. Now I own a Z900 as of a week ago, and I truly believe you have kept me a humble squid over the years and probably why Ive survived all these years/miles (a lot now) 😂 your content always somehow lines up with my experiences too, I was having a hard time trying to decide when to throw a leg over an almost litre bike 😳
🙏 thank you yammie and may Rossi be with you
Now time to learn how to keep this front wheel down on the Z 😅 she's light..I don't do wheelies..
Bought a z900 for my first bike
I just started getting into street riding this month at the age of 35 after 20 years of dirt, so I feel like a weird in between noob lol. A noob-lite, if you will. Riding on the street differs in so many ways obviously but as far as low speed maneuvering, clutch and shifting operations, even cornering and just basic overall motorcycle operation hasn't been a problem. What has been an adjustment is riding in traffic, stop signs and lights, pedestrians etc. Been a blast though and I've already adjusted to it pretty rapidly after only 200 miles compared to my first ride.
As I got older i realised that big fast bikes usually arent as fun as slower smaller bikes same thing with cars really i have alot more fun in a miata on a mountain road than i do in a hopped up vette because i can use all of what the machine has to give but im not doing it at racetrack speeds i know for alot of people it wont make sense but im sure eventually it will click even if you dont agree with the sentiment with that said if you want a piece of advice that helped when i started riding dont white knuckle the bike through turns it feels even more sketchy that way haha cheers
Just got my first bike, Honda XR65L 2001. Love it to bits. Only been riding for 3 days and I've learned loads pretty quickly
Whoa whoa whoa. What boots were those at 2:20
Totally agree. I remember the time my 150 was giving out some strange sounds after coming back from a normal ride into my garage. That was not enough for my riding skills anymore.
Imagine being a young child and yammie tells you bedtime stories in this style 😂
started on yz250, move to r1, a year later on my very first trackday my lap time was from the advanced group. now 7 years later and a few other bikes later, i go a little faster than then but more comfortable, less risk.
but where i live, the twisties are right out the door, you learn to ride wether you want it or not. "tail of the dragon" its childs play for the riders in my region. we got roughly 200km (130 miles?) of twisty mountainous roads
I always appreciate the carefully curated background music in all Yammie vids.
Forgot to put my foot down while watching this...and my chair fell over.
I just want to personally thank you for your videos. Three weeks ago. I spent 6 hours in a parking lot, me and your videos and my Iron 883. Now I have almost 1000 miles on my bike. I feel more confident than ever and can’t wait to continue this trend.
According to my buddy Motojitsu we are all beginners. 😂 Unless we are professionals, there's really no hope for us wannabees...
Yeah well, it doesn't matter how long we have been riding there always seems to be something new to learn even if it's just improving situational awareness and reading people's intentions.
The danger increases exponentially when we can handle a bike a lot better, think we know it all and Start riding above what our level actually is... and there are thousands of YT videos out there that prove it.
@@paulhope3401 Yeah. Mine definitely prove you and him right.... 🤭
@@literal_lee Subbed, I'll check them out. 😀
@@paulhope3401 Cheers, bud. 🍻
I found that, as someone who‘s ridden pushbikes my whole life as transportation (uk), it has really helped with being comfortable on a motorbike and i 100% reccomend it
Wearing protective gear should be a sign you're not a beginner rider.
Don’t think so
Nah
tell that to harley gays
One thing that I recently made me realize that I got some experience already is when (due to age) my front tire tube (I have tubes) went 0 air on me while I was at work and I had to handle a 5 tone handlebar with every little dent on the road making itself known on my hands.
Not a beginner when you bought a bike with LESS power than the previous one, and extract every once of performance of it !
Been riding for 18 years, I still get butterflies when I line up on the Moto gate, embrace it !!
Same here! I am on the motorcycles since I was 14, and now I am 37, a heavy accident, but I still get the butterflies every morning when I start it.
🫡 love this dude
1. Counter steering
2. Emergency breaking
Learn these two thoroughly before you hit the road
3 learning how your bike handles at different speeds
0:25 smh...
Why you shakin yo head
@@bell404You got some virtue signaling you need to get off your chest too?
@@thedogrunner lol
Good video sir, iv been riding for years, but it is good for new people be safe out there
im a Euro boy, 17 years old and i've been riding for almost 3 years but i've only dailed a 50cc bike. i'd like to say i'm not a beginer rider anymore but in reality i've only gotten close to being a a good 50cc rider. i no longer get nervous when sudden danger appears or when i make little mistakes that could end very badly but i know that when i get into the "slightly big boy" world of bikes i will have to learn how to ride almost from scratch. i cant wait to have my kawi ninja 400 to shred the streets and feel like a new born squid. there's nothing i love more than riding and knowing there is SO MUCH that i still havent seen or experienced makes much more excited. Thank you Yammie for sharing your knowledge with us, it has reaally helped me throughout my "still young" riding experience
I've been in your shoes long ago.. 50cc are awesome, mine was still a 2stroke and after a few mods that thing would jump off the line faster than any Audi around.
Take good care of yourself. Don't forget to take it easy on a bigger bike, it really takes a different skillset and perception of danger.
@@max-zv7sf thank you for sharing that, makes me feel more involved in the biker community. Thanks for the tips and ride safe 💪
Been riding all kinds of bikes since I was a kid but had to watch just in case. 😮💨 thanks for the good content pookie
Riding came very easy after pushing it on scetch roads and practicing in parking lots… I mean I speak from novice experience so don’t quote me but after you can comfortably ride with a passenger I think ur above average
Street riding feels pretty straightforward coming from the dirt, but with a couple exceptions. Traffic and turn signals took some getting used to, and a dual sport can feel pretty sketchy when you take it above the types of speeds you hit on dirt, if you’re sticking with the equipment you’re used to. It’s less to worry about than off-road now that I’m used to it, and it’s downright simple to cruise around on my street bike, but the first time I took my freshly-plated CRF450L out on the road was absolutely terrifying.
My first bike was a 50cc scooter last year. My second was an r6. Lol. I still get butterflies before riding. Haha
I went from a Harley to an R6 and I have to say It was a complete learning process
Hi, a newbie here from the Philippines, riding a kawasaki z300, definitely will be watching more. Ride safe.
It’s a lot more then the physical control of our bikes, it’s things like “reading how” that car is approaching the stop sign gives you clues to what he will do when he gets to it. It took me a long time but I got real good at picking out the ones would try to kill me if I let them. Having a heads up early saved my skinny ass more times than I can count.
the piece about long distance rides is spot on. When I was first starting out we'd take some backroads or head down to the city, but once we started doing some rides up through the kanca highway and into the white mountains I became a much better rider. Doing a few 600 mile rides on a 636 will do that for you lol
i used to get butterflies when riding dirtbikes as a kid, still get them sometimes but it’s a comforting feeling now
I just got my first motorcycle 2 days ago from this post (2016 Honda CB300F)
I love it so much! I don't think I will ever be able to shake those butter flies I get every time I think I get to use my motorcycle because it is just sooooo much fun to me. I'm not saying I actually know or am a pro at any of this stuff but have been getting better at turning and taking off I made my first 20 minute ride today on highways without stalling my bike during take off at lights! Also made my first U Turn on a bike without stalling or putting my feet on the ground which I was actually really proud of and have been doing good on turns now not putting my feet down as much which is making so happy and I am so ready to learn more and get more involved in the community :D
Its been about a year since i started riding it took me about 3 months(din ride daily) to get over that butterflies, i learnt many things like friction zone, rev matching, engine braking etc from you yam❤
Just bought my first bike! Excited to finally join the club after pining through RUclips vids for so long!!
I became an experienced motorcycle rider when I reached legal age to get my full licence and passed my test. 17 in UK, back in 1985. I'd already been riding around on my big brother's Honda CB750F1 ton up a few times until then, plus a Suzuki GT250. Those were the days!
Thanks for the promo code Yammie Man. Just ordered 2 mounts for my helmets! Good points in the vid ! After 5 years, I consider myself an experienced rider
I jumped out on faith brought a electra glide as my first bike & didn’t even know how to ride at all watched 3 RUclips videos been riding for 2 years going on 3 even did my first state road trip I love riding.
The first one with nervous butterflies is true. I used to get nervous before every ride…to the point if the guys I’m riding with stop for lunch I couldn’t eat. Been riding for about 10 years now and no more butterflies. Just excitement.
I have only been riding for about half a year and started on my Mom's bike (a 250cc bike) but quickly switched to the Rebel1100T and have not had any issues improving my skills. The Rebel1100T is actually a really good beginner bike and experienced rider bike as it has riding modes, and yes it is a DCT but I don't have to deal with the clutch on low speed or deal with shifting constantly in traffic plus even when manualy switching gears with the DCT it is faster than a normal manual, it is as if it is using a quick shifter, they put DCT's on high performance cars so you know it's capable of doing something right.
Manual is much more fun though. If this is the future, Ill gladly stay in the past. It's really not hard to shift gears and have clutch control. But you really haven't progressed till you can do those things efficiently. Not every bike you'll want will be a DCT.
UK Rider here, I only passed my full test just over a month ago but had been riding 125cc bikes on a CBT for two years prior. Earlier this month I got myself a BMW F800GT for the purposes of touring and comfort, needing to ride the bike about 60 miles back to my house on a very cold day. The weird thing for me was that I didn't really get the butterflies as mentioned on this video, despite the fact it was my first time on this bike and it was the first time heading on the motorway to head home. I don't know whether it's because I've gained the confidence of the hazard awareness from riding my 125 for two years but it just felt natural and was pretty much a standard ride home compared to some of the other journeys I've had to make in the past on my 125.
However I am not ignorant of the fact that I have only just scratched the surface in the biking world having started riding bigger bikes now. Just found it interesting how some of the points that were brought up in this video, I didn't really feel for myself when I bought my first big bike. Although I'd definitely agree about the butterflies and confidence when I got my 125 for the first time though. Definitely right about learning all the time, I'm forever seeking to be around more experienced riders to learn more and also what not to do. I'm looking forward to my biking journey and hope that the bike and I will be up for the longer journeys ahead.
Drove a moped for about 6 months before I took the jump and bought a 125cc geared bike. Bought the bike with a full tank so I just drove until the fuel light came on, found a petrol station and turned around and headed home. Learned more on that ride than any other, so would 100% recommend just hitting the road, plan a trip on quieter roads so you don’t feel as pressured by cars behind and just have fun. That’s the whole point of this hobby!
I've been riding for almost 10 years as an exclusive means of transportation daily (I do drive a car, alas less than 10 times a year, mostly to go to the beach or something). I started with a Semi-automatic 125cc bike then switched to a Honda CBF 250cc and tommorow I am getting a Yamaha XT660R. It's been a long time since I felt I am not a beginer anymore, but I KNOW i will feel butterflies when i hop onto my XT tommorow for the first time since I haven't ridden a 600+ bike since driving school, but I also know that it will not last more than a couple of days. I also don't feel like I am a master too though, I have much to learn and that is what the XT is going to offer me, some offroad experience and some semi-long distance touring that I am longing for so long.
I rode my first bike for 6.5 yrs, a 2005 Suzuki Sv650s. I got it when I was 18. Sold it because the last yr I had it I wasn't riding it very often, I was bored of it and it wasn't bringing me the joy that it used to. I think what really killed it was when I test rode a bmws1000rr and a cbr1000rr....damn the butterflies i had while riding those bikes, my face was hurting from smiling soo much. I'm going to be buying a 1000cc super sport this year, i know I won't get bored lol
Started on a race built 50cc ktm as a child. Around 18 I got a yamaha ttr230 and practiced Xtraining enduro skills. At about 25 a got a husky 701 which I've had 2 of them now. Now at 28 I'm riding a 2020 Yz 450f off road and a 2022 Aprilia Tunono V4 on the street.
I have an Honda CG 125 CC Fan with an OHV Carburettor engine. I wanted to buy a bigger one and had that thought in mind when i got it but i just fell in love with the bike. I'm even picking up maintenance on it myself since it's a simple engine and a superb one to learn.
20+ years of riding, started on a small bike and progressed through multiple 1L bikes. Went back to a Ninja 400 and love it. I feel like a grown up.
Just got my first bike and just by listening to the video I am feeling the tingle on my hands. Still got a long way ahead of me it seems lol
I was 1 point away from failing the MSF course, never touched a bike as a rider prior, I now have a bike (not registered yet) and practice every other day by riding around the neighborhood just shifting through the gears and practicing the basics. I still freak out just seeing a car in the opposite lane, but I'm slowly improving.
I've been riding motorcycle for almost 5 years now, i still remember back in 2018 when i first learned how to ride, i used to stall my cousin's bike, now after riding for years all the controls just happen by my natural instinct. I don't need to put my brain on those algebra calculations anymore 😄 everything happens so smoothly those downshifts deceleration rev matching. Human brain is epic.
@ 2:50 : Uh....EXCUSE ME!!!! That's TWENTY FOUR...AND A HALF!!!! HORSEPOWER I'll have you know , sir!!!
BTW, ....LOL!!!!
Been riding 250 and 400cc dirt bikes for 10 years and im picking up my new CB650R this Friday.... i can definetly tell you that even after 10 years of riding in the dirt, the butterflies are real righ now lol
That’s great. I just got a cbr650r this last week after riding a cbr300r the past year (about 10,000 miles) and it feels and responds completely different. Butterflies here too! But I’m having fun🤩