Bought my first Motorcycle! Ride home from the dealership on my 2022 Kawasaki Z650 | Beginner | POV
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This was my very first ride on my new Kawasaki z650.
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I love these "first ride home" videos. It just goes to show that everyone feels nervous that first time.
First time when I went to search mine on the dealership I was excited
When the bike started rolling I was extremely dissapointed, my expectations were already really low but the reality of the bike was at the bottom of the pit
For sure. Rode around my neighborhood for a couple of hours when I got mine until I felt fairly comfortable with the clutch, but was definitely nerve racking going on the actual roads for the first time! Certainly takes some time to build up confidence.
@@ServeraServera0 how come? What was wrong with the bike?
@@Dr.BenjiBuddy It was a 2 stroke that vaguely sounded like one and had no powerband.
It is restricted on speed by law and to pass the emissions test so that is why it was like that.
I derestricted it right after the break in period, it was really a chore doing 600 miles as I already had the car to move around and all the problems I mentioned were gone.
It is not fast, but It's a really fun toy to go around on the dirt and going around town
I still remember the first time I went riding in a road. I just couldn't stop shaking, and no, it wasn't cold hahahahaha.
Honda Economy Cub 90 '97. First bike, and it'll die with me
AH man I picked up my first bike yesterday and rode it 1 hour home. Most terrifying and excited I have ever been. Nice video.
picked up a S1000RR on tuesday. Even though more than 2 years of motorcycle experience, I felt the same
@@dudl2945 thats a nice bike
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I just bought my first bike, 2007 honda shadow spirit 750, road it for about 10 minutes so nervous because its heavy
Have u rode b4? Or just rode a parking lot till u was ready to head home?i jus brought my first bike and van pick it up next weekend. But thinking of trying to get it delivered to my house to avoid the 45 min highway ride as a first ride
one of the few "ride home from dealership" that actually respects the breaking in of the bike, bravo
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@@marksgaragestuff damn man I wish, I live in Italy and I ride a z400 lol
well its called breaking in for a reason and many ride it in slowly but after the first 250km orso you can start going harder on it
Its nice seeing actual new bikers ride their new rides. You can actually feel the tension & adrenaline. I can already see myself in the near future =)
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@@marksgaragestuff I'm going to buy my first motorcycle soon too, hopefully. I'm currently in the process of getting my license (I already have been having a car driver's license for around 2.5 years) and I will soon head into the theory exam. I'm still kind of nervous though, but I already technically know how to ride a motorcycle, I just don't have any experience. I will buy a 125 cc. Good luck on your journey mate, and stay safe out there! Tis' a dangerous hobby ❤
I wish I could have recorded mine xD, it was a sketchy, scary and exciting ride home, 2012 cbr600rr, while I surprisingly didn't stall the thing, getting out of the dealer to the road it took me 2 lanes to make a right turn because of I wasn't used to the steering, and on top of that it was very hard to be smooth with the throttle, after a week or so finally got used to it and felt comfortable, but boy was that ride home so surreal, my second bike an mt10 kinda brought me that feeling back again since it was more powerful and has a different style of riding.
@@marksgaragestuffplease do. New riders always have an eye for things that sometimes vet content creators dont (even with mistakes along the way). You are also helping new riders like me😅
he is not actual beginner, he is a fraud. He uploaded his first vid with the same bike at 600 miles on the clock and he was not beginner there. Now the bike has over 2100 and he pretend to be beginner. Also he stole the exacly the same title form real beginner (now dead) @Tully Rankin "Bought my first Motorcycle! Ride home from the dealership on my 2021 Kawasaki Z650| Beginner | POV"
I was instantly reminded of my first ride out on public roads. Anyone who says they're not nervous their first time is either lying or just too dumb to know any better. After my first year in the saddle, riding felt as natural as breathing. Good luck, and nice bike!
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not necessarily true. this is def true for city people. im a bit of a country dude and ive been a dirt biker since i was 8. im now in the market for my first proper motorcycle and im not nervous at all. the only anxiety i anticipate will be induced by the stupidity of other drivers.
Wait till you're 15 years in. You keep getting better at it if you ride and think about it and try to learn stuff. I'd have a hard time giving it up, I haven't really done anything because I wanted to for that long.
You go from thinking you know, to knowing things, to knowing why.
the shaking hands really got me its so fun to see the nervousness. keep it up man, you will do great out there
Cheers for watching dude, appreciate the support… to think that was a year ago now is unreal
What a great video. While watching the video, all my memories of my first ride “on my own” came back to me. It was a 49 miles trip from the dealer, and all the employees and mechanics came out, to wish me a safe trip home from the dealership. Will never forget that moment !
Ride safe and enjoy all the wonderful things about the life on two wheels !
Oh I know that feeling. Awesome memories.. I did my course on a same bike, the sound of that engine gives me goosebumps.. Since I did my license a year ago I rode 14k km and 5 countries. I wish you all the best, safe rides!
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Oh man, good memories! All the adrenaline pumping and feeling happy and scared at the same time! First time twisting the throttle more than half and feeling the surge of the engine, PRICELESS! Enjoy your bike, and keep the rubber on the asphalt! ✌
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What a great video. Just from the way he is riding the motorcycle you can tell its of relatively new experience, but thats refreshing to see given all the videos of guys ripping and tearing on their bikes of choice. Very wholesome content here, enjoyed this and used this in preparation of buying my very own first bike. Thank you.
This was similar to my experience, passed my test then straight on my bike the same day. You can see the difference in test standards in the UK vs some other countries. Still some anxiety but can tell you have had a lot of lessons and had no problem with procedures, road positioning, and approaching at the right speed etc. Unlike Americans where their exam is a quick ride in a car park then a pass certificate lol.
American here... my classes start tomorrow, and going onto the road right after I finish the class is worrying me... Going to take it nice and slow though.
@@jerichostevens2711 Nice and slow is best bet. One of the hardest parts in my opinion is to find a good, calm instructor. Don't be afraid to change instructors/schools if they are like a drill Sargent (I had to change mine) and you'll be fine, with patience. Everyone starts with baby steps (even the ones that pretend they didn't). Before you know it, it will become second nature. Good luck with it
In U.S. that is not quite how it works. First you must have valid drivers license and be 16 or older for a full motorcycle endorsement. I had my learners permit at age 15 where you can drive auto when accompanied by an adult and my license by age 16. Then you can take written test to get temporary permit for motorcycle that entitles you to practice riding a motorcycle during daytime without passenger for up to year. The other option is taking a multi-day course which leads to getting your official license.
Taking lessons on a closed course for a few days may be a good start for new riders but will never fully prepare you for what you might encounter on a motorway. In my case I had been riding small displacement dual sport motorcycles off-road since age 12. Riding motorcycle off-road gives you much more refined motorcycle operating skills and understanding of vehicle dynamics that are already second nature ingrained muscle memory. For me the actual endorsement test was just a dumb formality. If I needed to take such a course it would've been a gross waste of my money and time. The younger you learn something the faster you learn and the better your skill set in the long-run. Obviously, this must be weighed versus emotional maturity but judging this is arbitrary and some individuals never mature or are high risk-takers even well into adulthood.
The primary issues in U.S. for motorcyclists are alcohol consumption and excessive risk taking. The other major issue is the wreckless behaviors of other motorists who often show little regard for motorcyclists along with their marginal driving skills.
Bottom line is too many Europeans support leftist ideologies that government should dictate everything and accept such increasing intrusion willingly even though the ramifications are becoming increasingly negative. The one key thing I will credit Europeans for is they have mandated ABS on all motorcycles. This is well justified based on tangible fatality statistics (~25% reduction in death rate) not some bureacratic lawyers using small sample size and personal judgements to create more restrictive laws . In U.S. we have too many ignorant schmucks who think they have elite skills better than ABS in emergency situation. Unfortunately, manufacturers don't do the right thing and still sell non-ABS bikes in U.S. just to reduce price by $300-$400 so they dont lose some sales.
@kannermw Thank you for explaining it Sir as being European (Polish) it always make me wonder what does procedure in United States look like. I am working towards my A license in England so see how it go. One thing I found as also being a HGV driver that is always people that causing danger not vehicles as those have to past technical assessments like for example MOT in England. I agree with you about leftist idealogy in Europe 🇪🇺 it is fucking drama. Is almost like a lot of people decided not to use they brain and waiting for government permission to wipe they ass.
@@kannermw Many inaccuracies here. The test standard in the UK is not "taking lessons on a closed course for a few days" - this shows you do not know what you are talking about here.
The test standard is made up of 2 modules. You start out (yes, in a yard) under a qualified instructor - If you are learning to become a Doctor, or a Fireman, should they just let you learn yourself? or would you learn more under someone that is qualified and high-level within the field? as with things such as martial arts training (or any other skill that requires the guidance by someone who is already more qualified than you) it's invaluable to have that person there to know you how to ride, and correct mistakes as you go.
You start out in a yard, learning the basics such as clutch control, correct braking, sequential gearing for coming to a stop (right gear, right speed) - and only then do you go out on to the road. I can say that, with over 20+ hours of instructor-lead motorcycle lessons, only 2 hours was based in the yard. The rest was based out on the road, motorways with someone who is qualified to instruct and an established rider.
The first element is Module 1, which consists of emergency stops, handling of the bike, figure-8 manoeuvres, clutch control, U-turns, progressing through the gears etc. Once you pass this, only THEN do you progress on to MOD 2. The theory element includes a test on the Highway Code and also various hazard perception exercises. This also must be passed before even attempting MOD 1.
Mod 2 consists of a motorcycle safety check, eyesight check, and about 40 minutes of on-road riding assisted and unassisted, which includes various procedures, unassisted riding, various manoeuvres. You have a certain amount of minor faults and major faults that you can make before you fail/pass. Basically, to pass this stage, you have to be consistent and competent - THIS is what sets the UK apart, as far as motorcycle training anyway. Your view on politics in relation to the test standard in the UK is a negative interpretation. Anything that is serious/dangerous and with a higher mortality rate SHOULD be led by someone with more experience, the bar SHOULD be higher and harder to pass. Letting someone practice on their motorcycle unassisted is lunacy to me, and that explains the higher mortality rate on motorcycles in the U.S
Gotta love the super short shift of the first time riding. Being used to a car I can totally see why people (including me) do that as first instinct. Let those RPM rise!
It’s crazy how nervous I was - a great experience over the past year
New bikes should be ridden under 4500rpm until 1st service. After that u can rev it as high as u want.
why is that
@@adityaunde4134
Short shifting equals long engine life.
thats a myth since that causes carbon deposits and then after long periods an explosion in your piston compartment@@mvnorsel6354
Although I've gotten my first motorcycle already (an old Soviet Dnepr K750, solo variant, from 1966 which served in the Soviet Military), I can feel the adrenaline, stress, excitement and relief in this video. Always fun to see new riders come around. I still have to get some paperwork done for it and get my license, but the few times I drove it in my small neighborhood I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I can't wait to get all the paperwork done and get my license so I can drive it to various places I know on my first drive on the public road. I love old motorcycles.. they have this charm that you don't feel often.
My story into getting a Dnepr from 1966, discussing options and first experiences:
I do German WW2 reenactments (I do this hobby because of my interest in the German military of the time), and always drove along in another Dnepr turned BMW R71, but with sidecar. This did spark my interest a bit into getting an old motorcycle. Few months pass and we have an event in Eeklo, Belgium. There, a small group of Luftwaffe reenactors put up a camp with a small MBK Poney that actually drove in wartime. They did not leave the engine original, as the found the 50cc engine lacking in performance, and replaced it with an 80cc. I asked if I could take a test ride on it to see how those things feel.. I was instantly sold.
Over the course of time I talked about it with my group and parents (at the first mention of getting one, I was 19.. now I'm 20), they told me to get a pre-war DKW or a wartime DKW. We did some research and found a pre-war DKW KS200. We then did some research regarding parts and the costs of these parts... sadly the KS200 parts are very rare, and thus very expensive compared to purchasing the bike itself. Then a week or 2 passes and I search a DKW NZ350, which still has quite a stock of parts in Poland, but I also had the name 'Dnepr' stowed away in my head. The people in my group did tell me: more CC = better performance. Then 'Dnepr', which I had stowed away, came back up. Told my group members, and parents I would rather want to get a Dnepr, due to the gigantic stock of parts and their cheap maintenance.
I found quite a lot of Dneprs in Belgium, especially in The Netherlands. After trying to find the cheapest possible running and driving Dnepr (which was no easy job), we stumbled upon the one that I have now, for a dirt cheap price of 1650 euros and bought it in September 2023, normally they go for 3000 euros minimum. It's overall look was better than pictures, and has some rust here and there.. still original paint from 1966. We had some 'kiddy flu's' regarding the elctrical system, making us change it from 6v to 12v, had to oversize to put new piston heads on both sides and adjust the richness of both cylinders.. but that was pretty much it. I drove it on a dropping event last month and oh man, it is a ROCKET. Despite only having 26HP, it accelerates at a better pace than people expect..
Do note.. these ladies have an attitude that will last an eternity. They don't want to drive, they won't. You force them? You'll feel it a few times before starting (speaking from experience)
This is one of those Bikes that is so
Much Better than people who have
Not Ridden one think it is
I have done 9,000 miles on my Z650
& the Engine is now. Smoother than
It was New ...handles great too
Well Proven Engine over the Years
One tip my guy, when you are cornering dont go inner, go out as much as you can, its going to give you a better vision and more chances to dodge cars, obstacles and all that.
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This is now my new favorite videos watching people ride their motorcycle for the 1st time. I remember mine nervously trying to handle my clutch & gear up/down cuz it's really old style manual with my father guiding me.
Compared to all the other first ride home videos I have seen his gear shifting is really clean. Great job out there!
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Well done, I have just got another bike at 60 yrs old after 35 years not riding and can really relate to these ride home videos. I had some rusty rider training first and the vulnerability is scary however I am aware of my ability and loving my Triumph 660 sport and improving with every ride.
Same here PNH, i'm 59 and not rode for 25 years. I did consider the Triumph Trident 660 but settled with the z650. Loving every minute of it...what a waste of 25 years haha.
@@scotttd1I know, my thoughts exactly😁
Good to see how responsibly you rode on your first ride, build confidence and go from there is the way forward. As for ztalling, no big deal first time out on anew machine !
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I've been riding for close to 20 years and I still love watching these videos, reminds me of all the "first rides" I've had buying bikes from a dealer. For some reason, riding off a lot is a whole lot more stressful than riding from a private sale.
Congratulations brother! That's a good looking PTW 😍🙌🙌 great ride buddy you're a natural! 😃👊👊
cheers brother
Awesome first ride home. I was nervous and excited for you while watching. I will be picking my 650 later this week and I can just imagine those nerves. Safe riding.
Good ride man. I know my heart was pumpin' to the limit when i first jumped on my 48.
haha cheers - yeah was super nerve racking
Totally agree…..if your not a bit nervous and pumping at first then you are not safe……I was like that the first time I took my NC750DCT out, after 43 years of not riding, very quickly you relax, you remember your training, you settle down , gentle on everything, and enjoy the ride, I self assess after each ride, to see where and how I could have done better….just being disciplined and honest, when you get it right, it’s great…oh to have such quiet roads as you seem to have, I live in Jersey, our roads are so so busy….you have to look so far ahead, look at side roads, and use the road so you can be seen earlier, and those life savers are a must….I find after two hours of busy traffic riding, I am tired, so I stop, do not over do it…and ride your ride, nobody else’s…..great to be back on a bike…
Well done you
Just finished my MSFT course and planning to buy my first bike; probably a Rebel 500. I can't wait for my first ride home! Thanks for posting. It was very exciting!!!
Ahhh yeah man - that’s such a cool bike… hope it all goes well
Doing my CBT in a couple weeks…don’t want to get ahead of myself but hopefully in a month I’ll be riding my first bike home 🙏🏼 cant wait.
@@scotthill6237 i passed…full on day to be fare but enjoyable. Down the bike shop tomorrow to get myself a Kawasaki 125z. 🏍️
@@scotthill6237 thought I’d get back to you…just rode my brand new Kawasaki z125 home from the shop. What a feeling. Going to rack up some miles this weekend 🏍️☀️
Did you get the bike?
@@theunluckycharm9637 sure did….love it.
@@scotthill6237 yeah really good thanx. It’s amazing how quickly it becomes second nature. Already clocked up 230 miles… taking advantage of the weather. How about yourself & the bike, still enjoying it?
Motorcyclist of 49yrs, now don’t ride in winter and my first spring ride get nervous and make mistakes. Trail brake riding is biggest thing to learn for safety imo
Did this right of passage yesterday on my first motorcycle, really was an amazing experience despite my mistakes and nervousness.
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Had my very first driving lesson today on a Z650, these machines are amazing! Watching this made me nervous as well haha, can't wait for the day I'll be able to pick up mine. Save miles brother, enjoy.
I have yet to experience this feeling, but I understand how it might feel.👌👌 Can't wait to buy my own.😊
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Bought my first new bike 44 years ago, a 1980 Suzuki GS550e. I remembered exactly how I felt watching the beginning of this first real ride. Very nervous but ready to burst with happiness being able to ride my dream, good show!
Yeah man, completely different now - can’t believe how scared I used to be lol
@@marksgaragestuff Not scared, just extremely nervous. Sometimes when I get on my Hayabusa I pretend that I’m 17 again and that I never rode a street bike before just for a thrill, pretty childish I know, but a little reminder that pride goeth before a fall. I always try to remember that everyone else on the road can cause a deadly crash, even pedestrians.
Nice bike! I take delivery of my CBR650 today.
Cheers dude … ahh man I love the Honda’s … how’s it running ? First bike also?
@@marksgaragestuff no my first bike was a CBR250R. Love the 650 lots of power coming from the 250. Cheers.
I’ve ridden for 10 years total in life, but I only recently started riding again after a decade long break. When I rode my bike home from the dealer a couple of weeks ago , I couldn’t find neutral , then I started to panic cause I felt like a noob again - then I stalled the bike 😂! After a few more stalls at stoplights on the way home , my muscle memory came back. Watching RUclips videos helped a ton too - how to clutch , blip, throttle control again.
I didn’t check how this video was, but congrats on the bike! Solid first bike choice, too.
This video made me happy knowing that I wasn't the only one feeling this nervous! I just bought my first bike a couple days ago and I'm a brand new rider too so I was so incredibly nervous driving back home!
Good luck with things dude
Only thing I have against the Kawa is, I would like a little more power and it would be perfect. It’s very comfortable to ride 👌🏻
Nah it got plenty power, it just is heavy ah
I think the 900 is the sweet spot
its 180kg bro. my vfr was 220. 180 is not a heavy as hell bike. its the normal weight@@jayvincent6
@@martinivanov1319 Hell, my Vulcan is 280.
I'm picking up my 2024 Z650 tomorrow I have a 36 mile first ride. I'm nervous and excited.
Congrats for your new bike buddy. Here in India 18 y/o kids ride for the first time in a much more dangerous and choatic streets with such confidence like its nothing 😆
You were shifting into third gear going 20mph? You need to learn when to shift gears my friend😂 ride safe!
cheers I'm getting there now - got a new bike :-)
I got mine in September last year. Crashed it in April because of an idiot and got a new one. The feeling is awesome sitting on one so soon again :D
You road that thing perfectly for a break in ride
thank you :-)
nah, too high of gear for the speed
I remember my first ride. Uncomparable till today.
Have a lot fun with that beauty
Cheers :-)
Hey congrats man! Just got a 2023 Z400 and i love it so much :-) Was gonna get the 650 but i didn't really see a point cuz i commute around town anyways, and i didn't wanna pay 4K extra for a 10 mph top speed difference
Nice! I'm torn between Z400 and Ninja 400. Did you try sitting on both bikes? Are the ergos vastly different from each other or other than the fairings, not much difference?
@@sonicmoj1it looks not really , different but ninja was more comfy.
@@gasparito5393 Good to know. Thanks!
@@sonicmoj1 The Z 400 is more upright and the ninja 400 in more sporty. Cant really go wrong with whatever one you choose. They have the same motor the only difference is faring's and body position.
@@rgtmoto Thanks for the information!
Good luck with polishing your riding skills! I wouldn't buy a new bike as my first one, mainly because there's the highest risk of laying it down when you're a newbie, so my first two bikes were bought as used ones. I still remember my Yamaha XJ600n, then the Aprilia Shiver 750. After those I switched to Hondas and bought my first new bike, the CB 650R. Currently I own a new CB1000R and let me tell you this, I don't regret one second riding on a motorcycle. The best thing I ever did for myself in my whole life was getting a motorcycle license. Good luck and have fun!
There is no better feeling than riding home with your shining new bike - running into the next pole, evaporating your hard earned money you've saved over the last 2 years only eating cup noodles and heating your apartment with candles.
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I bought a Z800 a month ago. I was nervous riding it back home, the bike has scary torque + a larger rear sprocket so opening the throttle was a big negative. These are just good memories for life. Ride safe.
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Get this! My first bike, I purchased from a friend when I was 17. Paid cash... NEVER EVEN SAT ON A MOTORCYCLE BEFORE! The only way I was getting home was driving that bad boy :) (1985 Yamaha Virago 500), of course I lied to the seller and told him I had rode many times... hopped on that bike, turned it on.... drove away.... rode that bike everyday that summer, as much as i possibly could! Never once laid it down, crashed or had any problems! Ahhh to be young and stupid again :)
I had the Z650 as my learning bike at driving school, its a really sweet thing with more than enough power for the street
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Love this video, I was just the same about 6 yrs ago when I picked up my first street triple on a very sunny and very cold October morning, I booked the day off work, the night before was the closest I’ve felt to the excitement of Christmas Eve since I was a kid, picked up the bike and was sh8tting myself, I stopped around the corner from the bike shop and had to give myself a talking to, since then I’m on my 2nd newer street triple and have ridden all over Europe and the UK, bloody love it.
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Nerves will always be at the front of your mind of your first real ride. Now I get excited like a kid in a candy shop just going to store and back on my bike. A short ride for me now is at least 90 miles
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As a 14 year old in the Philippines, most of my ages or under, knows how to drive a motor in the philippines because some of them have permission to get taught on how to drive a motor like myself but i only drove a Honda TMX motor, theyre like a 125cc motor but i love it because its still run fast
Love this video.....just passed my DAS a few days ago after being on a 125 for many years. Once I've saved up enough pennies for something bigger......cant wait to have this same feeling 😀
Few days from now i have my first bike-lesson. I'm already watching videos like this watching in slow-mo how you shift haha. Sitting in my chair here playing air-motor instead of air-guitar.
3:04 the parking in Britain is shocking. Allowing blocking a lane like that is special.
Nice ride!
Cheers!
I hope you will always ride at that speed. You will never have an accident caused by you
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I stalled 5 times consecutively in the middle of a busy road my first ride, it's just funny to me now
Passed my CBT last week and bought a 125cc about 30 miles away. Drove home in strong winds and rain, absolutely terrifying at some points, but I won’t ever go out in such conditions through choice. Looking forward to a ‘nice’ ride very soon
Just watching your hands when you stalled was making me nervous cause you have to be confident on a motorcycle-my tip for you is always know whats around you & never rush doing anything unless you’re comfortable with it👍🏼
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It's not only your first bike, it's all the new ones, I've had 3 bikes and every one was a new experience with new feelings :D
welcome to the family ! V
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First time ive seen yr videos. It's a great feeling that first ride home on something new
I love the panic hands 1:37 after stalling
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sold my r3, got a n400, it has a similar feel to the r3 so driving from the dealer 160kilometers to my house was a breeze, stalled it once from the dealer and had sweaty palms, but after 5 min i calmed down andbjust drove it home.
I hope you have a lot better luck than the last z650 first ride I saw. Guy ran off a curve in a hilly area & died.
I feel you bro, know the feeling! So standard to get a engine stop as well due to the excitement! Brain overload! :)
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01:04 - that first start up put a big grin on my face, I can only imagine how your heart thumped!
Late to the party, but I hope it's been a good year for you. Belated congratulations! 🥳🎉🎉🍹🍻☕🎉🎉🥳
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Half way through the video his confidence was up and he started booting it 👍
never had so much adrenaline - was super exciting... remember it like it was yesterday.
Must be the UK with those never ending roundabouts.
You're completely right 🤣
Lol that's awesome, I felt it was me getting on that bike. I'm about to go through the same coming from the scooter world. Congratulations, nice job!
Good driving! Watching corners, assuming the worst in roundabouts. You've paid attention in lessons and it's clear to see. I was just as nervous on new motorcycles and I haven't bought my first yet. I nearly went and bought a z650 last summer too. Watching this video though I hate the engine sound. It sounds like a lawnmower. Kind of a shame, it's one of the best looking bikes.
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I started 3.3 yes ago at 62... Dave 650 versys... MRC and then 6 months around the neighborhood... finally get up the skill to expand the adventures...
Great to see your confidence grow on the bike. We were all exactly the same! Nice bike to ✌️
Thanks ✌️
I enjoyed watching how you check your surroundings
Hahaha, I remember those days lol. I actually got so scared and nervous, I made my best friend ride it home for me. I had to abort.
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Haha, I know that feel ... once you are in motion it's a piece of cake :-) First few stops at roundabouts or intersections may be a little scary but then it's just pure happiness riding on two wheels :-)
Fabulous and many happy years ahead of biking. My first bike was in 1981 and I still love it!
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Nothing beats the first time you pull away. and then the first time you gun it and giggle like a child.
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I like that display. I wish most or all modern motorcycles have that display.
Will be picking up my first bike next week. Great to see pov’s from these kind of videos 👍🙌🏻👏
Stay safe out there. Keep the rubber on the road.
you have come along way since this dude
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I also stalled (just once!) when I got mine. I swear it was performance anxiety since the dealership team was outside watching me.🤣
Nothing like those first ride jitters!
I was so nervous man
I can feel the stress, excitment, rush and everything else with you haha im happy for you!
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Props for choosing this bike in this gorgeous color!
It's a bald move to start on any 650-class, having around 70 ish + HP!
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You did fine on that ride! Good choice for a first motorcycle, enough power for the dual carriageway but not so much it scares the bejeezus out of you. Hope your riding has gone well since then, cheers.
This is a big bike for your first time, but a really nice bike. I'm envious.
Always assume that everyone has their eyes on their phone and not on you, never assume a driver sees you.
All it takes is one distracted driver to not see you. So many people are texting or browsing on their phones while driving.
The shaking hands as you get on are what I experienced too.
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The authenticity in this it being a first time! I love it! :D
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Best of luck with the youtube growth, its a tough and fun journey, I've got notifications on! lets go!@@marksgaragestuff
I still remember that feeling of reaching my first red light and my heart was beating at 1000 per hour hahaha adrenaline is one hell of a drug
Honestly man you're ballsy riding that thing 12 miles home with no experience. I've got maybe 12 hours practice on my son's Shadow 750 and I'm scared to ride it the 10 miles to the MVD test site to get my license, lol. ( I live in the 5th largest city in the U.S. so lot's of traffic) Too many things to think about as a newb on main streets. Clutch, gear, traffic, turn signals off/on?? who knows, cars, kids, road debris. Not to mention merging roundabouts in your case!
It was fun to watch, thks for posting
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I know this was a year ago, but man you did such a great job! I hope to get my first bike soon. Looking at the Rebel 500. Thanks for the vid I enjoyed it, hope i ride this good. - Josh from NZ
You live in a supermarket?! :D Can't wait for this day!
haha indeed indeed
Good Job... The first ride... In retrospect is (well, at least) the most memorable. Enjoy m8
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mate Im so jealous of anybody with a motorcycle license, Im scrared af to do the test, so I only got a 125 permit. I hope I someday manage to take the test. Ride safe and nice bike!
I got a Vulcan S last week and the first thing I did was tip it right in the lot as I was trying to pull out. LOL. I was so full of nerves and inside my own head. Then I had to candy-a** it home because I was worried it would happen again. Thankfully I only messed up the right mirror a little bit and busted off the rear right blinker which I was able to fix. I myself say, well that is out of the system now, LOL!
Got a MY2023 silver and red. I will take the A license in November but I had to buy the bike now. I choose the Kawa over the Trident 660 because I was impressed by the Z650 as soon as I threw a leg over it. The magic of the Trident faded away.
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I am amazed of how well people ride 600ccs for the first time.
Loving the retro Gpz paintwork from ‘82
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I just smiled seeing this. We all been there. Ride safe and ejnoy!
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Great video one that makes all riders remember their first bike and ride home lol
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I dont think Ive ever seen so many roundabouts in my life!