Thank you brother. I've never driven a bike in the past but this year I'm going to take the plunge. Your video made it look real easy to shift. I thought shifting was really a difficult thing to do. Thanks again.
An '01 was my first bike and I can say it's a perfect first ride. Light with just enough power for the highway. Add in Honda reliability and you can't go wrong. Still have mine because it's a sentimental favorite.
I've been watching your lessons. I bought a 2005 honda rebel 250 and didn't know how to ride. the seller said it was super easy and she said to take it for a test ride. I crashed right into and under her 2020 jeep liberty! ssssssooooo, since she held my cash while I test-drove it into her jeep, I was the new owner by default!! LESSON LEARNED! Ever since I have been watching your lessons. Thank you for making my learning a better experience! ! I am now a lady rider from the bay area, California! Dreams do come true! thanks for your part in that!
I've driven a manual car daily for almost 3 years but bikes seemed so intimidating. Thanks for making it simple, I might pick up one of these honda 250s
Do it. I just sold my 5 speed after using it daily for 2 years and just bought a 5 speed 250 as well. I have zero regrets. I was super intimidated by the bike shifter vs my car but it's easy to figure out. Just like when you learned how to drive manual in a car 👌
I just got my rebel today, 6000miles on it got it for $1500. Never rode a motorcycle in my life and today I learned in 5 mins and went to gear 3, because of your video I was able to ride it with no problem and it was super simple.
I just bought myself an 85 Rebel cmx250 for $800, yesterday and I was extremely intimidated by the shifter. Thanks for simplifying the gears and also the pointers on how to get out of the way incase of stalling. Very informative without also drowning me in a bunch of info that I'll just forget about. Thanks again!
Thanks for the video. I bought the Honda rebel (1986) just last week. I also have never ridden a motorcycle before this. I also was a skateboarder/bmx years ago, probably why we picked it up so quick. I’ve only been riding it for a couple days. Just back streets but I have to take it on the main streets today for work, for the first time! Wish me luck!!! I subbed
I was actually wondering how to stop in 3rd gear and you just answered it. Didn’t know if I could do that or not. Then when stopped, shift back down to first. Perfect!! Thanks dude
yo im about to head out to go pick up my first motorcycle. 2014 honda rebel 250 mines just like yours but black theyre all the same from 1987 to 2014. thanks for the info brother
Great video. I am 5ft 110 lb woman and I just bought myself a 2003 honda rebel cmx. I have never ridden a motorcycle and it has been a white that I even rode a bicycle. I am going through your videos to teach myself. Wish me luck
I’m Getting a Honda rebel 250 and taking the course to get my license. I’m excited yet a bit nervous too. This seems to be a good channel. I just watched this video and I liked it.
@@marksolditforme I just finally had someone teach me three days ago and I’ve been riding everyday since. It was so easy to learn on and I’m so happy with it
This is my favorite video. I have found so far after looking at so many you went very slow at each step. This is my first time ever riding a motorcycle and you went slow enough to where we could understand it. I saved your video and I’m gonna start trying on my rebel soon I can’t thank you enough I’m 53 will be 54 this August, my son started riding over a year ago and went from a Honda rebel to his shadow which she still has to his Harley. It looks so much fun that I wanted to learn myself.
I have a parking lot just a half a block from my house so I’m confident enough to be able to learn to start my bike at least get in first gear to get down to the parking lot to continue doing slow maneuvers around cones and such and learn in the parking lot. Thank you so much.!!!
Hi Jt, this video was awesome! For someone looking to ride, you covered a lot of really good points that others gloss over. I hope you add some more content on topics like shifting smoothly and high speed turns. Thanks!
Thanks. My husband bought me a Honda Rebel 250 for Christmas. I did get my license in a weekend course but not confident at all. This video help me . Heading out now. *fingers crossed*
Thanks for the vid. Totally helpful. I have zero knowledge other than putting around a dirt bike a couple times. I'm looking at getting a Rebel to start and put a bobber kit on it through Blue Collar Bobbers. I had no idea the bike takes off on it's own in first lol thought you had to give it gas. Thanks again!
I'm in the same boat here in Ireland, Waiting for my learner permit to come, then I have do do something like 18 hrs training before I can even get insurance. Not allowed on the road until I get the certificate of competition. In the beginning I wanted a maxi scooter like Xmax or Forza 400 cc max will do me nicely, not into power, speed and acceleration, I just want to experience the road on 2 wheels. I am going for the full A license which means training on a manual bike because if I pass the test on an Auto I have to pass another test before I can ride a manual and I didn't want to have to do this if I decide to end up on a manual but in all honesty I think I'd prefer the twist and go experience of a maxi scooter. You get some storage space too. The A license means I can only ride a minimum of 599 cc and 50 Kw for the test which sounds scary but the training instructor will not give me such a bike to begin with.
Thanks I got my honda 500 did not know how to even turn it on or ride it but the second I got on it after watching this video I was going fast without any problems
Wrecked mine when I first started learning. Guess I got gun shy. Probably been 8 years and I'm just now about to try again. I'm a little freaked out. 😬😬😬
Started riding dirtbikes about a year ago abs got my first street bike (Honda shadow 750 aero) before I turned 16. Nice vid wish I had found this before I rode my dirtbike.
Thank you bro i found this helpful, im turning 14 soon and idk where you live but where i live you can get your motorcycle license at 14 and my first bike is gna be a honda rebel 250
You should not stop in third or fourth gear; it's a very bad habit that is not safe. It's better not to let it become a reflex. You usually only want to skip the first gear when you stop. Using your engine brake is very important when you ride. So, to stop or slow down for a corner, you should downshift. Let go of the clutch and let the engine slow down for you. If it's not enough, you can help it with your brakes. Also, you want to brake and then engage the clutch at the last moment to let the bike slow down with the help of the engine's brake. When you engage your clutch or when you are in neutral, you're basically on a 400-pound bicycle. Your brakes don't like that, and it reduces your braking distance.
Oh my God! This guy shouldn’t be teaching anyone! “If you need more balance, you can dangle your legs”. Jesus, that’s bad advice. Always keep your feet on the pegs! You’ll have way more control! Dangling your legs makes the bike less stable and makes you look like the noob that you are. That’s the number one giveaway of a rider that doesn’t know what they’re doing. You talk as if you’ve got everything mastered. People that think they know it all stop learning. Sorry I’m being harsh, but I think some humbling would do you good. You’ve got a LOT to learn.
@@JtKellerman When you dangle, you have far less control of the bike. But it looks to me that in people’s inexperienced minds, they think it gives them more stability (especially when doing low speed maneuvers). Ride smart and force yourself to never take your feet off the pegs. Make it a challenge. It’ll make a better rider out of you. Moto Jitsu actually made a video where he taped his feet to his pegs, emphasizing this point.
I am a newbie here too . Im trying to see how you are breaking. Are you using the front or back break? From what I have read , the back breaks arw used more and front are for a faster stop. I haven't been on the road yet. Kinda nervous until I learn more. Great video BTW. I figured out the shifting pretty much , just in my driveway
I just got a Honda rebel 06 250 I noticed you had a extra seat I thought these bikes can’t carry 2 people?? Am I wrong?? Thanks for the video I’m ready to start my journey
wow great video friend, I'm nervous because soon I'll do my test drive and that bike was the one for rent, is it easy to turn left and right in a circle? I drive a 2020 honda grom I don't know if it's the same
I did:) I'm new to riding, my worse mistake is twisting the throttle when I shouldn't, and the bike takes off. Any suggestions? You have a way of taking something so easy to do and making it look so easy to do. Never seen it look so easy before:)
Looking for my first bike Honda Rebel on Craigslist. Thank you for this I never rode a motorcycle ever. I'm excited to meet the seller. Edit: Question!!! When you say one up for 2nd, 3rd, etc are you basically pulling the shift up with the top of your foot if that makes sense.
Please any and all comments will help. But as I am even hearing in the video between gears the bike sounds to have a rattling sound to the engine until it is shifted to the next higher gear. Now my question is does that rough rattling sound something normal? I ask because when I am learning and taking off at a very slow and low speed the bike feels very smooth for a little while but then it starts sounding and feeling like what I'm hearing in the video kind of rough and rattly
I usually shut it off in neutral and no it doesn’t have to be in neutral to start it up. Just need to have the kickstand up and pull in the clutch while starting it in gear
Another question I have is.. how in the heck do you know which gear you are in? When going up in gears are you only able to shift up one gear at a time or are you actually able to go up accidentally twice going from first gear to like 3rd?
Thank you brother.
I've never driven a bike in the past but this year I'm going to take the plunge.
Your video made it look real easy to shift.
I thought shifting was really a difficult thing to do.
Thanks again.
Hey man how did it go?
Did you ever snag yourself a bike?
An '01 was my first bike and I can say it's a perfect first ride. Light with just enough power for the highway. Add in Honda reliability and you can't go wrong. Still have mine because it's a sentimental favorite.
I too kept my rebel as for its sentimental value even ended uo selling the bugger bike because I preferred the rebel
I'm 61, I learned how to ride a motorcycle at age 8 on a Bultaco Lobito 100 dirt bike, and got my first street bike at age 16.
I'm 61 first time, 😅😅😅😅 but enjoy 😅😅😅😅
I've been watching your lessons. I bought a 2005 honda rebel 250 and didn't know how to ride. the seller said it was super easy and she said to take it for a test ride. I crashed right into and under her 2020 jeep liberty! ssssssooooo, since she held my cash while I test-drove it into her jeep, I was the new owner by default!! LESSON LEARNED! Ever since I have been watching your lessons. Thank you for making my learning a better experience! ! I am now a lady rider from the bay area, California! Dreams do come true! thanks for your part in that!
No such thing as a 2020 Jeep liberty. Great story though
You explained taking off in a way I was able to understand it. Thanks. Can you do one showing how to change gears?
wendy smentkowski yes I can do that
I've driven a manual car daily for almost 3 years but bikes seemed so intimidating. Thanks for making it simple, I might pick up one of these honda 250s
Do it. I just sold my 5 speed after using it daily for 2 years and just bought a 5 speed 250 as well. I have zero regrets. I was super intimidated by the bike shifter vs my car but it's easy to figure out. Just like when you learned how to drive manual in a car 👌
I just got my rebel today, 6000miles on it got it for $1500. Never rode a motorcycle in my life and today I learned in 5 mins and went to gear 3, because of your video I was able to ride it with no problem and it was super simple.
What year was it?
I’m about to get one like that for same price and year 2004, is that a good deal guys? I’m a newbie!
250 cc does get boring after a week or month because it’s super light
@@SpiritualFoundations it honestly never gets boring for me no matter what bike ive got i keep a 50cc scooter around. Cant beat lake days at 108mpg
@@inhumanfilth681how long does it take you to get to the lake on a scooter?
I just bought myself an 85 Rebel cmx250 for $800, yesterday and I was extremely intimidated by the shifter. Thanks for simplifying the gears and also the pointers on how to get out of the way incase of stalling. Very informative without also drowning me in a bunch of info that I'll just forget about.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the video. I bought the Honda rebel (1986) just last week. I also have never ridden a motorcycle before this. I also was a skateboarder/bmx years ago, probably why we picked it up so quick. I’ve only been riding it for a couple days. Just back streets but I have to take it on the main streets today for work, for the first time! Wish me luck!!! I subbed
Definitely ! Good Luck Out There ! Many, many happy hours listening to the purr and feeling the air [country roads are best].
How'd it go? I'm supposed to be getting an 86 also soon
I was actually wondering how to stop in 3rd gear and you just answered it. Didn’t know if I could do that or not. Then when stopped, shift back down to first. Perfect!! Thanks dude
Dude… legit, best training video I’ve found and I learned how to ride in less than an hour because of you! Thanks for the video!
Give this guy some credit he helped me with this video A LOT. Thanks for the help man.
Np bro
Just purchased an 86 Honda Rebel, gonna pick it up Sunday hopefully if the weather allows. Figured I'd get a headstart
How's it going with the bike ?
@@kadev9661 dude backed out on me, ended up getting a Harley bro
@@bocarib i ended up getting on and it rides good. But having issues with the forn breaks either leaking or ...hell idk. Hey go big or go home ?!
yo im about to head out to go pick up my first motorcycle. 2014 honda rebel 250 mines just like yours but black theyre all the same from 1987 to 2014. thanks for the info brother
Great video. I am 5ft 110 lb woman and I just bought myself a 2003 honda rebel cmx. I have never ridden a motorcycle and it has been a white that I even rode a bicycle. I am going through your videos to teach myself. Wish me luck
so helpful! just bought an 86 rebel 250 for 400 a few days ago to learn and ride. thanks a lot man!
That’s a steal!! Congrats. Be safe
Bruh, m buying 1968 rebel 250 tomorrow for 1,500. How did you get ur so cheap! Should I low ball him?
I’m
Getting a Honda rebel 250 and taking the course to get my license. I’m excited yet a bit nervous too. This seems to be a good channel. I just watched this video and I liked it.
thank you, much appreciated
Just bought my first bike at 34 and it’s an 86 rebel you definitely made me feel a bit more confident about learning to ride! 😊
How’s it been?
@@marksolditforme I just finally had someone teach me three days ago and I’ve been riding everyday since. It was so easy to learn on and I’m so happy with it
This is my favorite video. I have found so far after looking at so many you went very slow at each step. This is my first time ever riding a motorcycle and you went slow enough to where we could understand it. I saved your video and I’m gonna start trying on my rebel soon I can’t thank you enough I’m 53 will be 54 this August, my son started riding over a year ago and went from a Honda rebel to his shadow which she still has to his Harley. It looks so much fun that I wanted to learn myself.
Michelle, I'm 56 and thinking of getting a Honda Rebel. How are you doing?
Great video, for some reason this is best intro video to riding a motorcycle. Keeps it simple. Doesn’t cover to much like the other videos do.
Thank you I appreciate it
Thanks bro. Im currently picking up a 250 Rebel next week and it will be my first time ever riding a bike.
Serrace HD Good luck bro. If you need any help dm me and I’ll try to get back to you
@@JtKellerman hey I was wondering if I was able to message you i have a few questions and I'm about to go buy this bike as a first time riding
What questions you got?
Just got mine running. And had somewhere to be THAT DAY. learned to ride that DAY. Not well, but well enough to survive a 3 mile ride lol
Call me crazy but I learned on a Yamaha 250 and took it to work same day 😂about a twenty minutes ride on streets. Nice little bikes!
Never rode a motorcycle before but want to ride one and own a bike. Thanks for the vid and you got yourself a subscriber.
Thank you I appreciate it!
I have a parking lot just a half a block from my house so I’m confident enough to be able to learn to start my bike at least get in first gear to get down to the parking lot to continue doing slow maneuvers around cones and such and learn in the parking lot. Thank you so much.!!!
Hi Jt, this video was awesome! For someone looking to ride, you covered a lot of really good points that others gloss over. I hope you add some more content on topics like shifting smoothly and high speed turns. Thanks!
High speed turns? Why would you do that?
Great Video! Great instructions on how to get the bike going and even problem solve if it cuts on the road! Great pointers.
This was very Helpful. Thank you so much. I'm just starting to ride knowing 0 on motorcycle. And I feel better knowing it's not that difficult.
Its easy I bought mine 2 months ago and Im ready to get something bigger maybe a indian 600
Just bought mines too and 0 knowledge on how to use one 😳
Finding your video has made me confident enough to even try and start my bike on my own now
Just bought mine a couple days ago and this thing is the best. A lot of fun to ride around town.
yes so much fun
Back on after 42 year absence. Started with a ‘76 Suzuki TS250. Wish I still had it.
Perfect video! Exactly what I needed and you explained it like a homie would. 🤙🏼
Thanks. My husband bought me a Honda Rebel 250 for Christmas. I did get my license in a weekend course but not confident at all. This video help me . Heading out now. *fingers crossed*
Glad this video helped. Enjoy the bike, it’s a lot of fun
Thanks for the vid. Totally helpful. I have zero knowledge other than putting around a dirt bike a couple times. I'm looking at getting a Rebel to start and put a bobber kit on it through Blue Collar Bobbers. I had no idea the bike takes off on it's own in first lol thought you had to give it gas. Thanks again!
Thank you bro, this is going to help me ride, you rock man.
Glad to help!
Great video. I’ve always wanted to learn but have always been nervous. This was a great tutorial. I also like the POV camera angle
I'm in the same boat here in Ireland, Waiting for my learner permit to come, then I have do do something like 18 hrs training before I can even get insurance. Not allowed on the road until I get the certificate of competition.
In the beginning I wanted a maxi scooter like Xmax or Forza 400 cc max will do me nicely, not into power, speed and acceleration, I just want to experience the road on 2 wheels.
I am going for the full A license which means training on a manual bike because if I pass the test on an Auto I have to pass another test before I can ride a manual and I didn't want to have to do this if I decide to end up on a manual but in all honesty I think I'd prefer the twist and go experience of a maxi scooter. You get some storage space too.
The A license means I can only ride a minimum of 599 cc and 50 Kw for the test which sounds scary but the training instructor will not give me such a bike to begin with.
Proper riding gear will be nice in case you wreck lol
I really should tbh
Definitely helped me alot. But I kept stalling and now I think I killed the battery lol Gotta find that sweet spot
You’ll get the hang of it. Keep practicing
I didn’t expect to find this video, have 0 knowledge on bikes and I always wanted one so I bought one 😁
Thanks I got my honda 500 did not know how to even turn it on or ride it but the second I got on it after watching this video I was going fast without any problems
Wrecked mine when I first started learning. Guess I got gun shy. Probably been 8 years and I'm just now about to try again. I'm a little freaked out. 😬😬😬
everybody drops their bike jus be careful
Thanks man! Simply and informative)
Thanks for the video brotha today my first day of basic rider class and this is helping me mentally get ready
Started riding dirtbikes about a year ago abs got my first street bike (Honda shadow 750 aero) before I turned 16. Nice vid wish I had found this before I rode my dirtbike.
Thank you
Thanks for the help.
Thank you bro i found this helpful, im turning 14 soon and idk where you live but where i live you can get your motorcycle license at 14 and my first bike is gna be a honda rebel 250
Ofc np bro
@@JtKellerman also what year is your bike
It’s a 2003
Me too im jumping out there too this year
Great video. Thanks mate.
great video, helped a lot man!
I will get my 2004 honda rebel 250 tomorrow morning .this video is very helpful. thanks bro
Glad it helped
How many miles how does it run?
@@anthonyburrus2522 4,000 miles .oh man I love it. nice and smooth not to heavy its perfect for beginners
@@miguel69061 my buddy wants to sell me a 2006 9000 miles for 2k ?
@@anthonyburrus2522 my brother got his 2006 with 4500 miles for 2,300
I'm just starting. I have the same bike. Thanks for this video. Really good. 👍
calm vid good shit my boy much learned
Good video. Simple and easy to understand
You should not stop in third or fourth gear; it's a very bad habit that is not safe. It's better not to let it become a reflex. You usually only want to skip the first gear when you stop.
Using your engine brake is very important when you ride. So, to stop or slow down for a corner, you should downshift. Let go of the clutch and let the engine slow down for you. If it's not enough, you can help it with your brakes.
Also, you want to brake and then engage the clutch at the last moment to let the bike slow down with the help of the engine's brake.
When you engage your clutch or when you are in neutral, you're basically on a 400-pound bicycle. Your brakes don't like that, and it reduces your braking distance.
Oh my God! This guy shouldn’t be teaching anyone! “If you need more balance, you can dangle your legs”. Jesus, that’s bad advice. Always keep your feet on the pegs! You’ll have way more control! Dangling your legs makes the bike less stable and makes you look like the noob that you are. That’s the number one giveaway of a rider that doesn’t know what they’re doing. You talk as if you’ve got everything mastered. People that think they know it all stop learning. Sorry I’m being harsh, but I think some humbling would do you good. You’ve got a LOT to learn.
I like dangling
@@JtKellerman When you dangle, you have far less control of the bike. But it looks to me that in people’s inexperienced minds, they think it gives them more stability (especially when doing low speed maneuvers). Ride smart and force yourself to never take your feet off the pegs. Make it a challenge. It’ll make a better rider out of you. Moto Jitsu actually made a video where he taped his feet to his pegs, emphasizing this point.
Just started getting into bikes just bought an 05 rebel nice light bike to start off with
Deff a good beginner bike
I am a newbie here too . Im trying to see how you are breaking. Are you using the front or back break? From what I have read , the back breaks arw used more and front are for a faster stop. I haven't been on the road yet. Kinda nervous until I learn more. Great video BTW. I figured out the shifting pretty much , just in my driveway
Most of the time I’m using front and back breaks at the same time
@@JtKellerman ok, thanks for replying
Some nice tips on here bro ✌️
Thank you
greatly explained and might have the same bike as u
the biggest learning curve for me was down shifting when slowing down from high speeds
Thanks man. Helpful video
Np
I just got a Honda rebel 06
250
I noticed you had a extra seat I thought these bikes can’t carry 2 people??
Am I wrong??
Thanks for the video I’m ready to start my journey
Can you make a video of turning right or left on take off? Turning from a stop is the one of the biggest problems im having
Sweet... nice job 👍
I have a 2005 250cc Honda like to sale.
Dont forget about your fuel switch
Good lesson thank you😊
wow great video friend, I'm nervous because soon I'll do my test drive and that bike was the one for rent, is it easy to turn left and right in a circle?
I drive a 2020 honda grom I don't know if it's the same
Yes it’s very easy. It’s light and nimble
Buen video... Aunque mi nivel de inglés es muy bajo algo me fue posible entender.
Felicitaciones, linda moto.
Thank you😊
Great job great video!
Subscribe! It really helps me out
I did:) I'm new to riding, my worse mistake is twisting the throttle when I shouldn't, and the bike takes off. Any suggestions? You have a way of taking something so easy to do and making it look so easy to do. Never seen it look so easy before:)
Jt Kellerman I did subscribe
Looking for my first bike Honda Rebel on Craigslist. Thank you for this I never rode a motorcycle ever. I'm excited to meet the seller.
Edit: Question!!! When you say one up for 2nd, 3rd, etc are you basically pulling the shift up with the top of your foot if that makes sense.
Yes you’re pulling the shift lever up with the top of your foot
Excellent!
Hey man just got one a couple days ago, how do you lube the chain? I don’t see how I can lift the bike so I guess I gotta roll the bike and spray?
Awesome brother thank you so much!!!!
Np
Can you give an explanation on how to use the choke correctly? Many thanks
Buying a 09 250 rebel this week.. I know how to drive stick and all but I struggled with balance on a regular bike last time I used one.. any tips?
Picking up one today don’t know jackshit and it’s raining and I’m driving home hope I make
So at what RPM should you shift gears, both up shifting and down shifting? :)
How do I know if it’s on neutral if I don’t have the light to let me know
Gracias buen video, thanks.
I've noticed that bikes with larger engines can move off on the clutch alone without the need for gas. Is this the case with the Honda Rebel 500?
Honda Rebel 250
Please any and all comments will help. But as I am even hearing in the video between gears the bike sounds to have a rattling sound to the engine until it is shifted to the next higher gear. Now my question is does that rough rattling sound something normal? I ask because when I am learning and taking off at a very slow and low speed the bike feels very smooth for a little while but then it starts sounding and feeling like what I'm hearing in the video kind of rough and rattly
If the bike is screaming and your rpm’s are high than you’re prob in too low of a gear and would want to go up a gear.
How many gallons am I able to fill the 08 gonna rebel
Yo so when you turn off the bike to park it,.. Do you turn it off while in neutral? And does it have to be in neutral to start up?
I usually shut it off in neutral and no it doesn’t have to be in neutral to start it up. Just need to have the kickstand up and pull in the clutch while starting it in gear
Just curious how tall are you? Is the back brake too short for ya on the rebel?
I'm 5'8 and this bike fits me just fine
Should you downshift or not
Thank you
U taught me how to ride lmao
Friction point Jt not braking point
Another question I have is.. how in the heck do you know which gear you are in? When going up in gears are you only able to shift up one gear at a time or are you actually able to go up accidentally twice going from first gear to like 3rd?
You can only go up or down 1 gear at a time
@@JtKellerman thanks
When starting this model..where do u have the choke set at? Halfway? Do u leave the choke there or back it off after its warmed up
Choke off. I rarely ever had to use the choke to start this bike
If you need to use the choke, you just wanna use it to warm the bike up
be honest you don’t have a a motorcycle license huh?😂 i’m 28 i still don’t... i really should though.
At the time of filming this I didn’t but now I do lmao
And don’t wear shorts
First off put on long pants a shirt and gloves
I suggest wearing pants not shorts when riding your bike
That was useless as well