Except it's not. The algorithm is putting new rider videos out there more than everything else so people just pretend they're getting their first bikes. But the people with a set of gear, quad lock, and knowledge and tools for how their brand new bike works lmao I can tell you're not new.
I love this. The one thing nobody talks about riding a bike, is that first ride home. It’s like being a kid again. I went straight to my moms house to show off 🤪
I’m a beginner too and I literally pep talk myself before and during my rides. I tell myself that I know how to ride a motorcycle more than the people driving cars around me so I can feel a little more confident. Riding to work super early has definitely helped me learn how to shift gears more smoothly because I was jolting when shifting to second gear 🥲I’m so happy to see other beginners like me 🫶🏼
this is the best "beginner ride home" I've seen so far, all the others stall multiple times, are scared to death, make all the silly mistakes possible😂😂. And the fact you are 5"4 makes it even more impressive! Keep riding and stay safe my G
@@moto.nyc718 it’s also interesting to see how different y’all do things in the states…cause I remember taking my first bike home at age 13(my dad took it out of the dealership cause it is illegal for a 13 year old to ride almost everywhere and handed it to me later on) and I had zero fear..but then again it’s probably because in my country everyone rides a 2 wheeler of some sort and automatic transmission cars were unheard of until a few years ago here😂(btw this was 9 years ago…I’ll be thrown in jail if I were to do this now)
Pro tip : Do not rely on your mirror. Get use to feel your surroundings, read the traffic (how people behave on the road) and always look with your head (instead with mirror). Anticipate do not trust people on the road, brake n slow down on junctions. No need to be a speedy hero. Watch out for sand build up in da corner, thats number 1 biker enemy. That's how you build your senses on da road. Expect the unexpected.
Good advices, I would like to add: watch out for the white center line, you can easily slip on it. Also in the corners the bike will go wherever you are looking. This is vital to avoid target fixation, your bike is capable of leaning way more then you think, in a corner keep your eyes where you want your bike to go. Also avoid group of bikers as a beginner, it’s best to go out just with one good friend more experienced then you.
@@MrGilRoland I have never had issues on painted lines. I ride a sport bike and can be pretty tight with tire touching road lines, without an issue. I often times can take a corner at 15-20 mph faster due to lean angle than posted. And most time that dark center in road is not from fluids. Just not as driven on part of the road. Next time you're on road where you can pull over, do so and look at road in front of you. The so called drip area will be same color as centerline area, and shoulders. Only tire wear areas will be lighter in color.....as far as lines go people lane spit down them where legal to do so.
The mirror becomes critical at stops though. A common fatal accident is being rear-ended at speed by a vehicle that didn't seen you or your brake light. Always stay in first with your rear brake engaged at a stop until the vehicle behind you comes to a complete stop and have an escape plan ready incase the don't.
Also you can see cars trying to get over by looking at where the tires are they typically start moving over the line or next to it when before they even turn a blinker on
Congrats man! I've been trying to get into riding for the past couple years but its been tough with college, its refreshing to see some content like this knowing id have the exact same reactions on my first ride and I'm not alone lol. Be safe out there!
it took about 5 years of convincing my wife to let me get one and I had one and put 1k miles on it before I had to sell it. lol. You'll get your chance.
Had my first ride today on a 2020 ninja 400. I was so nervous man. Stalled twice in a row in front of a car then struggled to get from N to 1. Was biting the inside of my cheeks so hard from the nerves. Good stuff man. The wind on the face does feel nice
understand that lol, use to ride dirtbikes and I drive a manual car, looking into getting my own personal motorcycle in a couple of months. I remember the pain of stalling, heck I stalled with my homie in the car when i had my permit with my dad in the whip to at a stop sign and he was screaming at me because I stalled it like 6 times in a row lmao . Really just remember to take a breather, put on your hazards(if you really want to) , just focus on remaining calm, and slipping the clutch not to fast or slow , anyways people are super impatient. Youll get it in no time.
Hey man, I did the same shit. Except I was fine from stop to first until I was at a light or intersection with people waiting on me to go as I was first at the scene or the one at the front of the line for the light. All good, I got this shit man, no problemo totally me and Ive driven a manual on and off over the past 29 years driving cars.
that feeling you get when you feel the wind is something else. I started out doing a lot of slow speed stuff to the point where it was all I associated riding with. I remember when I transitioned from nerves when starting out a ride during my initial stages of riding to relief sort of while feeling the wind at even a slower speed like 100km/h (60 mph) and being on the open road alone with my thoughts I was thinking "Wow - I get it now. I really love riding" Going from caution or nerves before a ride to anxious and eager to hit the road where you can open the throttle to a speed where you're comfortable at is where you;d find out how much you;re going to love riding. Good luck on your journey and remember try not to get mad at cars, but rather get evading. You can always expect some driver to do something that could put your life in danger. Thats life as a rider.
Congrats! Its such a special feeling on that first ride and in my opinion you did a great job. Dont worry too much about sloppy shifting and stuff, we were all there and it will come with time. You are already doing good by predicting the dangers on the road, stay safe :)
Hey, Viewer from France, just adding my own little "wisdom" In France we learn a lot about communicating with other road users. When you rely on engine breaking we're told to communicate you're slowing down by slightly tapping the back break a few times so the break lights blink or come on so people behind can know you're slowing down. Motorbike engine breaking is crazy compared to cars ! Ride safe bigman !
I think some motorcycle safety course instructors do actually teach this (vaguely recall hearing this tip from mine). Personally I would always recommend keeping your rear brake light on instead of blinking when you're engine braking, since any random car driver may not understand what blinking brake lights convey (and they may incorrectly assume you're only slowing down while the light is on), but they're much more likely to know that if your brake lights are on then you are slowing down. IMO blinking your brake lights is better used when stopped and cars are approaching from behind -- a blinking light is much more likely to get a car driver's attention than a solid one. I don't know a lot of people who use this tactic (and I personally don't), but it's definitely an option if you want to be extra safe.
congrats, wish you many many miles ahead. after 20 years of riding, the sites, sounds, and even the smells of riding will always be something new to experience. everything will come naturally over time.
First of all, most of those first ride/first bike videos are from people who can't even balance the bike and watching them like "how the heck did this guy got a motorcycle. it's freaking dangerous!" but this one was a legit pure first riding video with all the emotional explosion of it! There is joy even in fear in the first rides and it's amazing. Second, HOW FREAKING BEAUTIFUL is this place? We (Europeans) see NYC as a crowded city full of traffic and lights and I was double and triple checking to see if this scenery is actually there! Really nice video. Be safe!
I just picked up a 2017 Ninja 650 and man do I love it. I have a little experience from riding my friends bike for a week or two and now riding mine its almost like second nature🙏🏽 Its crazy how quick you get used to it, all the luck to us my friend!
Just picked up a Z500 SE last week. Pumped to be learning alongside you! Subscibed for the journey, man. Grats on the new bike! Ready for the "Of Course" merch.
Congrats man! I’m really hoping to pick up that same bike this summer, would be my first too. Really enjoyed living vicariously through this video & it was fun to see your enjoyment! Ride safe bro!
As someone who's just starting to think about learning to ride and what bikes I might want to consider buying, I love these first impression videos where the new rider shares their thoughts on the way home! Congratulations on your purchase, maybe I'll end up with a 500 as well, I'm about an inch and a half taller than you. We will see.
Congrats man. just keep riding only way to get better. we have all been there before. when you get more and more comfortable you will learn when to shift depending on what you are wanting from the bike. Keep it Up!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience! Living vicariously through you since I got too many bills to get a bike rn 😂 we got it on the horizon though hahaha stay safe out there ✌️ definitely bingeing the rest of your uploads tn lol
You will get more comfortable but good job so far. Tip for hills when you are stopped use the back break more so you can have more control over the throttle, and don’t grip too tight and little farther out especially for when you start high speeds if you get a wobble it’s over. Do some googling on it…more you know…Enjoy the ride welcome to the gang!
I love how raw this video is. Shows the honest emotions of the first ride. Also I’m also like 5’4 and looking to get my first bike before the end of the summer so its dope seeing your experience. Stay safe and keep riding! 🤟🏾
Thanks for sharing this and all your thoughts while riding. I’m thinking about learning how to ride and I felt like I was there with you, hearing your thoughts. I’m encouraged. ❤
Love the vid, can’t wait myself, getting my license at the end of the year (exam centers are packed) in doubt between a Ninja 500 SE or a Aprilia RS 457. Will go past the dealer this week to drool on them a lil.
Great video man, congrats! The shifting will definitely get more comfortable for you as you get used to the bike. My only advice is that it's not a bad idea to keep it in a lower gear to have the RPM's a bit higher, that way if you have to do any evasive maneuvers you'll already have the power available and won't have to shift. It's also nice to be able to decelerate a bit without bogging the engine or having to downshift. Excellent job watching for threats on the road as well! Stay safe edit: After watching again, you might already be in the sweet spot. It's impossible to read the tachometer so I was guessing, but if the break-in period is flashing the tach on you, you're already doing great.
hey man great job! I live in NYC too and took my msf course last month June 1st and 2nd and registered my bike the 11th. Been on the road about a month now too. After puttin around for the first 2 weeks I went on 1 hour ride to the beach out in long island. I'm pretty comfy on the bike now and ride to work everyday. Keep your practice up!
Yay congratulations!!! I'm trying to get into riding but I probably won't be able to until after I graduate college in a few years haha, best of luck to you and stay safe out there!!
Congrats on a bike! I’ve got a ninja 400 and the 500 looks awesome with you! :) here’s a few tips that I’ve learned from my 400: - Do not hold in the clutch at the friction zone if you’re already rolling, it’s either all the way in or all the way out. The slip is easy to work get worn out and you have to spend bucks to replace them. - I understand that there’s probably a engine breaking period on your bike right now, but once you get out of that, keep in mind that these “sports bike” engines are designed to be ridden hard and go fast! higher RPMs will be better for the bike, and also helps eliminate carbon buildup. (there’s a video from FortNine explaining how it works) - Practice being more natural at coming to a stop with your left foot down and your right foot on the rear break, when you stop on the hill, just simply a hold down the rear break and you won’t slide back. - lastly…ALL THE GEAR ALL THE TIME ride safe and I hope you have a grand time brother 🫡
Bro I'm so hyped for you. I'm looking to start taking the course soon and getting my bike soon too. I love how the kawasaki shows you the gears, but I still really don't know. Congrats bro! They look so fun to have and ride on.
congrats man! I have had 2 gsxr 600's but sold my last one about 8 years ago and about to buy another very soon. there's nothing like it. Be safe out there!
My husband got me a z400 and I'm on my 2nd day learning. I'm so glad my mirrors can swivel around because I'm 4'9. Can't wait to take my MSF and be legit like him. Congrats on your new bike as well 🎉
I was way more wreckless when I had my first bike. I was just meant to take it to a little spin but I had so much fun that I decided on a whim to take an hour-long "detour" on a mountain pass with agressive uphill curves. Ate the other lane like a madman and had to pullover to breathe coz I realized how lucky I was to be alone on that road or else I would've been sent flying. Didn't touch my bike for about a week after that lol. Ride safe!
I live in Spain and it's crazy that you made a 2 day course and you are out driving already, I have to pass a theory exam and 2 practice exams, one in a circuit and another one on the street. Already passed my 1st exam, Ive done 6 classes with an instructor in the circuit and im getting my 2nd exam next week. After I pass that I need to do more classes and another exam, on the street! Cant wait! Ride safe my friend
Its funny how you dont even notice what the trees really look like until you ride. you got a lot to learn but your at least honest with your skill and what you need to work on which will help in the long run. I envy that first ride feeling BRO!
Congratulations on the new bike!! Word of advice, you definitely don't need to be in 6th gear at 40mph, these bikes like being ridden at a higher rpm. :) the more you ride, the more you'll get to know your bike more and you'll get the hang of it in no time! Keep it up!
Yes! Thanks for the tip 🙏🏼 I think the bike was letting me know not to go too high in rpms since it’s still in the break in period. But i was definitely going too high of a gear for the speed haha! I’m tuning in to see your progress as well on your channel 🙌🏼
@@moto.nyc718 perks of a brand new bike, the break-in period LOL you'll be ripping it in no time. Knowing how to drive a manual definitely helps! I came from dirtbike riding but can't drive a manual car well (if at all) so it's all still a new concept for me on the street lol!!
Congrats! Get in the habit of leaving your bike in gear when you get off it. It will prevent it from rolling/falling over. And I know you gotta get used to the gearing, but 6th gear at 36 mph... bro. I would probably be cruising in 3rd gear, maybe 4th on that motor at 30-40 mph (after break-in maintenance). And excellent job telling yourself to "look where you want to go". That's probably the best advice for new riders. Always looking down the road, scanning for possible threats/obstacles. Taking the msf course was a good idea! Also, your mindset is the right one. Ride defensively, pretend you are invisible to cars; then anything they do you will be ready for, not just physically with the bike, but mentally so that it doesn't affect your emotions. Finally got to the end of the vid. The RPM line is flashing for 2 possible reasons. 1) During break-in, the first 600 miles typically, you don't want the RPM to exceed a pre-set number. If this is why it's flashing, then it should stop flashing after the 1st service and oil change. 2) Some bikes have an economy feature that will let you know when you are not at the most fuel efficient engine speed. I haven't owned a Kawi in many years so I can't be sure. Either way, congrats again and welcome to motorcycling!
@@SCP-2402 Personally, when I see a stop ahead I rev match down to first gear (causes engine breaking), rolling off the throttle, gradually apply both breaks, pull in and hold the clutch, with my left foot flat on the ground and right foot on the ped when completely stopped.
Dropped a sub because you're from NYC! Ride safe man! It's such a fun hobby to have, and you'd be surprised at how your tastes change in just a short amount of time
@@moto.nyc718 also, if no one else has told you, your bike has shift lights that are programmable. I think from factory they tell you to shift around 4k rpm and once your break in period is over, you can set it to be where ever you want in the rev range. Hope this helps!
Love it bro... Up front and honest about how you're feeling and not show boating... Best bet is to take the ninja to an empty parking lot and get a feel for the bike... sharp turns, abrupt stopping with front and rear brakes (30% front 70% rear approx), counter steering, etc... Get a aftermarket exhaust so the other drivers can hear you because they are not looking ... Best mirrors for the 400/500 are the 300 mirrors... They're shorter and look better... I have a 400 that had 300 mirrors looked better and seen more... Then got the rizoma stealth mirrors, useless. Welcome to the club... Cars lie to us while bikes are nothing but truth... Free-Bird
Love low displacement bikes, really like my Triumph 660cc but bought a '24 R3 white/cyan for commuting cause that Trident guzzles gas lol. Now I literally ride the R3 all the time so probably selling the Triumph. No need for another insurance payment on something just sitting in my garage. Rode the Eliminator for about a month so I know that that 451cc motor is really good. I've only been riding for about a year and was the best decision I've ever made. Enjoy, have fun and be safe.
Congrats on the new bike! I've been wanting to start riding, even want that same exact bike, but was put off due to my height. But since we're the same height and given how quickly you felt comfortable, I feel more reassured 😅
Dude, that cracks me up because it’s totally gonna be me in a couple months…but with a 1000cc (54 year old with 5 years riding on a 450cc). Keep the rubber to the road, bruh!
Nice man congrats! I got the same bike as my first bike but the 40th anniversary. You did great. Only advice is try not to have to downshift mid turn, get your entry speed right before you go into your turn so you can accelerate gradually as you exit your turn.
I like how honest this ride is. Pure beginner enjoyment. I love it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Its rides like this that remind us of our first rides.
That first ride's magical isn't it?
Same. I remember my first day on my R3. Wish i could go back to that day again
Except it's not. The algorithm is putting new rider videos out there more than everything else so people just pretend they're getting their first bikes. But the people with a set of gear, quad lock, and knowledge and tools for how their brand new bike works lmao I can tell you're not new.
I love this. The one thing nobody talks about riding a bike, is that first ride home. It’s like being a kid again. I went straight to my moms house to show off 🤪
For real haha
More like straight to maw's house so she can change your drawers for you :) hehehe
I’m a beginner too and I literally pep talk myself before and during my rides. I tell myself that I know how to ride a motorcycle more than the people driving cars around me so I can feel a little more confident. Riding to work super early has definitely helped me learn how to shift gears more smoothly because I was jolting when shifting to second gear 🥲I’m so happy to see other beginners like me 🫶🏼
That’s awesome! Ride safe!
this is the best "beginner ride home" I've seen so far, all the others stall multiple times, are scared to death, make all the silly mistakes possible😂😂. And the fact you are 5"4 makes it even more impressive! Keep riding and stay safe my G
Thanks so much!
@@moto.nyc718 it’s also interesting to see how different y’all do things in the states…cause I remember taking my first bike home at age 13(my dad took it out of the dealership cause it is illegal for a 13 year old to ride almost everywhere and handed it to me later on) and I had zero fear..but then again it’s probably because in my country everyone rides a 2 wheeler of some sort and automatic transmission cars were unheard of until a few years ago here😂(btw this was 9 years ago…I’ll be thrown in jail if I were to do this now)
Im getting recommendations of all these new channels with new riders and I love it!
Pro tip : Do not rely on your mirror. Get use to feel your surroundings, read the traffic (how people behave on the road) and always look with your head (instead with mirror). Anticipate do not trust people on the road, brake n slow down on junctions. No need to be a speedy hero. Watch out for sand build up in da corner, thats number 1 biker enemy. That's how you build your senses on da road. Expect the unexpected.
Good advices, I would like to add: watch out for the white center line, you can easily slip on it. Also in the corners the bike will go wherever you are looking. This is vital to avoid target fixation, your bike is capable of leaning way more then you think, in a corner keep your eyes where you want your bike to go. Also avoid group of bikers as a beginner, it’s best to go out just with one good friend more experienced then you.
@@MrGilRoland I have never had issues on painted lines. I ride a sport bike and can be pretty tight with tire touching road lines, without an issue. I often times can take a corner at 15-20 mph faster due to lean angle than posted. And most time that dark center in road is not from fluids. Just not as driven on part of the road. Next time you're on road where you can pull over, do so and look at road in front of you. The so called drip area will be same color as centerline area, and shoulders. Only tire wear areas will be lighter in color.....as far as lines go people lane spit down them where legal to do so.
The mirror becomes critical at stops though. A common fatal accident is being rear-ended at speed by a vehicle that didn't seen you or your brake light. Always stay in first with your rear brake engaged at a stop until the vehicle behind you comes to a complete stop and have an escape plan ready incase the don't.
Also you can see cars trying to get over by looking at where the tires are they typically start moving over the line or next to it when before they even turn a blinker on
Congrats man! I've been trying to get into riding for the past couple years but its been tough with college, its refreshing to see some content like this knowing id have the exact same reactions on my first ride and I'm not alone lol. Be safe out there!
Appreciate it bro! I’ll definitely be posting more content soon 🙏🏼 and you got this! 💪🏼🎓
it took about 5 years of convincing my wife to let me get one and I had one and put 1k miles on it before I had to sell it. lol. You'll get your chance.
@@dronus relationships sounds fun 😂
reminding urself to look where u want to go is the realest thing when ur new to riding.
Had my first ride today on a 2020 ninja 400. I was so nervous man. Stalled twice in a row in front of a car then struggled to get from N to 1. Was biting the inside of my cheeks so hard from the nerves. Good stuff man. The wind on the face does feel nice
Yessir!! Congrats bro!
understand that lol, use to ride dirtbikes and I drive a manual car, looking into getting my own personal motorcycle in a couple of months. I remember the pain of stalling, heck I stalled with my homie in the car when i had my permit with my dad in the whip to at a stop sign and he was screaming at me because I stalled it like 6 times in a row lmao . Really just remember to take a breather, put on your hazards(if you really want to) , just focus on remaining calm, and slipping the clutch not to fast or slow , anyways people are super impatient. Youll get it in no time.
Hey man, I did the same shit. Except I was fine from stop to first until I was at a light or intersection with people waiting on me to go as I was first at the scene or the one at the front of the line for the light. All good, I got this shit man, no problemo totally me and Ive driven a manual on and off over the past 29 years driving cars.
I wanna see you start from all the full stops. Kinda don't see those parts. 🤔
that feeling you get when you feel the wind is something else. I started out doing a lot of slow speed stuff to the point where it was all I associated riding with. I remember when I transitioned from nerves when starting out a ride during my initial stages of riding to relief sort of while feeling the wind at even a slower speed like 100km/h (60 mph) and being on the open road alone with my thoughts I was thinking "Wow - I get it now. I really love riding" Going from caution or nerves before a ride to anxious and eager to hit the road where you can open the throttle to a speed where you're comfortable at is where you;d find out how much you;re going to love riding.
Good luck on your journey and remember try not to get mad at cars, but rather get evading. You can always expect some driver to do something that could put your life in danger. Thats life as a rider.
Couldn’t have described it any better! Ride safe!
Congrats! Its such a special feeling on that first ride and in my opinion you did a great job. Dont worry too much about sloppy shifting and stuff, we were all there and it will come with time. You are already doing good by predicting the dangers on the road, stay safe :)
Thanks so much for the reassurance…i appreciate it 🙏🏼
Hey, Viewer from France, just adding my own little "wisdom" In France we learn a lot about communicating with other road users. When you rely on engine breaking we're told to communicate you're slowing down by slightly tapping the back break a few times so the break lights blink or come on so people behind can know you're slowing down. Motorbike engine breaking is crazy compared to cars ! Ride safe bigman !
Oo nice tip! I’ll try to keep that in mind when riding
I think some motorcycle safety course instructors do actually teach this (vaguely recall hearing this tip from mine).
Personally I would always recommend keeping your rear brake light on instead of blinking when you're engine braking, since any random car driver may not understand what blinking brake lights convey (and they may incorrectly assume you're only slowing down while the light is on), but they're much more likely to know that if your brake lights are on then you are slowing down.
IMO blinking your brake lights is better used when stopped and cars are approaching from behind -- a blinking light is much more likely to get a car driver's attention than a solid one. I don't know a lot of people who use this tactic (and I personally don't), but it's definitely an option if you want to be extra safe.
congrats, wish you many many miles ahead. after 20 years of riding, the sites, sounds, and even the smells of riding will always be something new to experience. everything will come naturally over time.
First of all, most of those first ride/first bike videos are from people who can't even balance the bike and watching them like "how the heck did this guy got a motorcycle. it's freaking dangerous!" but this one was a legit pure first riding video with all the emotional explosion of it! There is joy even in fear in the first rides and it's amazing.
Second, HOW FREAKING BEAUTIFUL is this place? We (Europeans) see NYC as a crowded city full of traffic and lights and I was double and triple checking to see if this scenery is actually there!
Really nice video. Be safe!
Appreciate it! NY state is huge! The city is like a dot compared to the whole state lol
I just picked up a 2017 Ninja 650 and man do I love it. I have a little experience from riding my friends bike for a week or two and now riding mine its almost like second nature🙏🏽 Its crazy how quick you get used to it, all the luck to us my friend!
Exactly! Congrats!
Glad to hear your 5’ 4” I’m going to get the same bike soon and was worried abt being able to touch cuz I’m 5’ 6”. Be safe brother ✌🏼
Just picked up a Z500 SE last week. Pumped to be learning alongside you! Subscibed for the journey, man. Grats on the new bike! Ready for the "Of Course" merch.
Ayyye! Congrats bro! Haha “of course” great idea! 💡
Congrats man! I’m really hoping to pick up that same bike this summer, would be my first too. Really enjoyed living vicariously through this video & it was fun to see your enjoyment! Ride safe bro!
Ayyee! That’s awesome! More videos to come 💪🏼
As someone who's just starting to think about learning to ride and what bikes I might want to consider buying, I love these first impression videos where the new rider shares their thoughts on the way home! Congratulations on your purchase, maybe I'll end up with a 500 as well, I'm about an inch and a half taller than you. We will see.
Congrats man. just keep riding only way to get better. we have all been there before. when you get more and more comfortable you will learn when to shift depending on what you are wanting from the bike. Keep it Up!!!
Thank you bro!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience! Living vicariously through you since I got too many bills to get a bike rn 😂 we got it on the horizon though hahaha stay safe out there ✌️ definitely bingeing the rest of your uploads tn lol
Oh maaan! I appreciate it!
You will get more comfortable but good job so far. Tip for hills when you are stopped use the back break more so you can have more control over the throttle, and don’t grip too tight and little farther out especially for when you start high speeds if you get a wobble it’s over. Do some googling on it…more you know…Enjoy the ride welcome to the gang!
Congrats! Nice ride! I am also new to riding, looking forward to the progress.
Ayyyee! Lets gooo! Stay tuned, definitely more content to come!
Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the 2 wheel community!
Thank you!
I love how raw this video is. Shows the honest emotions of the first ride. Also I’m also like 5’4 and looking to get my first bike before the end of the summer so its dope seeing your experience. Stay safe and keep riding! 🤟🏾
Thanks! And lets gooo!
Short bikers unite! I'm 5'5.5" so it's good knowing if someone 5'4" can handle a certain bike, so can I.
Thanks for sharing this and all your thoughts while riding. I’m thinking about learning how to ride and I felt like I was there with you, hearing your thoughts. I’m encouraged. ❤
Appreciate it!
I love how pure this dude is. We stand MotoNYC. I want to get a bike soon im just saving up
Thank you!
"Words of affirmation lets goooo!!!" Ur awesome bro. Keep practicing.
Thank you! Will do!
Yes, I remember that feeling when I picked up my first bike!
Love the vid, can’t wait myself, getting my license at the end of the year (exam centers are packed) in doubt between a Ninja 500 SE or a Aprilia RS 457. Will go past the dealer this week to drool on them a lil.
getting my first bike soon…i’ve been binge watching videos like this i’m so excited
More content to come!
i think what he meant to say was thanks and enjoy your first bike
I love bro so much I gotta rewatch all his videos cuz they so good 🤣🤞❤️
Looks like MSF has taught you well, I also just started riding this week. Keep it up! I’ll be following your progress 👊
100% recommend it to anyone interested in riding!
Every view is deserved, good job brother
Appreciate the kind words! Just here to share my experience with the hopes of it helping others 💪🏼
Great video man, congrats! The shifting will definitely get more comfortable for you as you get used to the bike. My only advice is that it's not a bad idea to keep it in a lower gear to have the RPM's a bit higher, that way if you have to do any evasive maneuvers you'll already have the power available and won't have to shift. It's also nice to be able to decelerate a bit without bogging the engine or having to downshift. Excellent job watching for threats on the road as well! Stay safe
edit: After watching again, you might already be in the sweet spot. It's impossible to read the tachometer so I was guessing, but if the break-in period is flashing the tach on you, you're already doing great.
Thank you! I think there’s a way to change the shift reminder to a higher rpm so ill be doing that soon. I was definitely too high on the gears haha
hey man great job! I live in NYC too and took my msf course last month June 1st and 2nd and registered my bike the 11th. Been on the road about a month now too. After puttin around for the first 2 weeks I went on 1 hour ride to the beach out in long island. I'm pretty comfy on the bike now and ride to work everyday. Keep your practice up!
Maaaan thats a lot of riding…congrats!
Yay congratulations!!! I'm trying to get into riding but I probably won't be able to until after I graduate college in a few years haha, best of luck to you and stay safe out there!!
Thank you! That’ll be a cool graduation gift! 🎓
Congrats on a bike! I’ve got a ninja 400 and the 500 looks awesome with you! :)
here’s a few tips that I’ve learned from my 400:
- Do not hold in the clutch at the friction zone if you’re already rolling, it’s either all the way in or all the way out. The slip is easy to work get worn out and you have to spend bucks to replace them.
- I understand that there’s probably a engine breaking period on your bike right now, but once you get out of that, keep in mind that these “sports bike” engines are designed to be ridden hard and go fast! higher RPMs will be better for the bike, and also helps eliminate carbon buildup. (there’s a video from FortNine explaining how it works)
- Practice being more natural at coming to a stop with your left foot down and your right foot on the rear break, when you stop on the hill, just simply a hold down the rear break and you won’t slide back.
- lastly…ALL THE GEAR ALL THE TIME
ride safe and I hope you have a grand time brother 🫡
Appreciate the tips bro! I’ll definitely keep the hills one in mind ☝🏻
Man this reminds when I first pickup my bike. I love it!
I hope to look back on this video in a few years and see how much i improved!
I was praying you didn't stall on that hill bro. You did fantastic with the positive self talk. I love that for you
I appreciate that!
Badsss my boyyyy. Congrats
I’m a small rider too and I want something I can flat foot. But good to see you’re out there enjoying the ride. Can’t wait for my 1st official ride.
You can do it!
Love the color nice bike dude congrats can't wait to start riding again I am saving up myself to get one :,-)
Thank you! And lets goooo 💪🏼
I absolutely love myn man not to fast not to slow perfect in between. I will definitely be getting a zx6r.
Just bought my 500 SE in the red and black version picking it up next week so excited
Congrats!
Solid choice for a first bike!
ayyyyye, good shit my guy. cant wait to get one myself
Appreciate it, lets goooo
Yo your camera quality is amazing, and the video is amazing too!!
Appreciate it!
Congrats man!😭im so excited too, officially riding my ninja 500 tmr first bike can’t wait! Stay safe bro
Excited for you!
😆 the excitement and nervousness! I remember those days. Give him 3 days and he'll be a rocket.
Omm I was tearing my street up after about 3 days lol
Bro I'm so hyped for you. I'm looking to start taking the course soon and getting my bike soon too. I love how the kawasaki shows you the gears, but I still really don't know. Congrats bro! They look so fun to have and ride on.
Appreciate it!
Nice vid m8. Good luck on your adventures and stay safe! Riding is such a thrill :)
Thanks!
This was fun to watch and took some of the anxiety out of getting my first one
You got this!
Congrats on the new ride man!
Thanks!
congrats man! I have had 2 gsxr 600's but sold my last one about 8 years ago and about to buy another very soon. there's nothing like it. Be safe out there!
Thank you!
awesome bike! just bought my first bike, 2017 Ninja 300. its so much fun to ride. ride safe brother!
I love the baby Ninjas, hope I can get one some day as well!
My husband got me a z400 and I'm on my 2nd day learning. I'm so glad my mirrors can swivel around because I'm 4'9. Can't wait to take my MSF and be legit like him. Congrats on your new bike as well 🎉
That is awesome!
Always great to hear from people shorter than me, because I know if they can handle a certain bike, so can I! Best of luck on your MSF.
Kudos man, enjoy. I remember my first time. You’ll learn to rev match and you’ll really enjoy riding all the more
Thank you!
This makes me happy. Wish you the best
Thank you!
looking to get my first bike and it being a ninja 500. Really excited
Very nice. You handled youself very well from what I saw. It takes a lot to overcome the adversity and I think you did it well.
Thanks so much!
I love this video man keep it up enjoy the ride and stay safe. Please dont cut out the scenes where you stall in first gear they're best ones :)
Gotchu! Surprisingly i didn’t stall on my first ride. My other video shows me stalling haha
“words of affirmation over here, LETS GOOO” 😭 i love it
😆😆
this krt is beautiful bruh im planning on getting an r3 myself and ive never been more excited
Appreciate it bro, congrats in advance!
Good luck bro you are gonna be ok 🎉
I was way more wreckless when I had my first bike. I was just meant to take it to a little spin but I had so much fun that I decided on a whim to take an hour-long "detour" on a mountain pass with agressive uphill curves. Ate the other lane like a madman and had to pullover to breathe coz I realized how lucky I was to be alone on that road or else I would've been sent flying. Didn't touch my bike for about a week after that lol. Ride safe!
I’ve been riding for 4-5 years and I have a 600 and I still picked one of these up it’s such a fun bike enjoy it
Lets gooo! Congrats!
Congrats on the bike be safe! Remember to always look out for others because they won't always lookout for you.
Thank you! Most definitely 🙂↕️
I live in Spain and it's crazy that you made a 2 day course and you are out driving already, I have to pass a theory exam and 2 practice exams, one in a circuit and another one on the street.
Already passed my 1st exam, Ive done 6 classes with an instructor in the circuit and im getting my 2nd exam next week. After I pass that I need to do more classes and another exam, on the street! Cant wait!
Ride safe my friend
Ride safe!
Aye you did amazing bro!!
Thank you, much appreciated bro 🙏🏼 more content to come 💪🏼
Its funny how you dont even notice what the trees really look like until you ride. you got a lot to learn but your at least honest with your skill and what you need to work on which will help in the long run. I envy that first ride feeling BRO!
Very true! Appreciate it!
Congratulations 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Congrats bro!
Congratulations on the new bike!! Word of advice, you definitely don't need to be in 6th gear at 40mph, these bikes like being ridden at a higher rpm. :) the more you ride, the more you'll get to know your bike more and you'll get the hang of it in no time! Keep it up!
Yes! Thanks for the tip 🙏🏼 I think the bike was letting me know not to go too high in rpms since it’s still in the break in period.
But i was definitely going too high of a gear for the speed haha! I’m tuning in to see your progress as well on your channel 🙌🏼
@@moto.nyc718 perks of a brand new bike, the break-in period LOL you'll be ripping it in no time. Knowing how to drive a manual definitely helps! I came from dirtbike riding but can't drive a manual car well (if at all) so it's all still a new concept for me on the street lol!!
You got this! #savethemanuals
@@moto.nyc7184th gear 40-50 mph. Don't lean to much in corners on windy days. But gain experience riding in all weather don't be afraid of wet roads.
Congrats! Get in the habit of leaving your bike in gear when you get off it. It will prevent it from rolling/falling over. And I know you gotta get used to the gearing, but 6th gear at 36 mph... bro. I would probably be cruising in 3rd gear, maybe 4th on that motor at 30-40 mph (after break-in maintenance). And excellent job telling yourself to "look where you want to go". That's probably the best advice for new riders. Always looking down the road, scanning for possible threats/obstacles. Taking the msf course was a good idea! Also, your mindset is the right one. Ride defensively, pretend you are invisible to cars; then anything they do you will be ready for, not just physically with the bike, but mentally so that it doesn't affect your emotions. Finally got to the end of the vid. The RPM line is flashing for 2 possible reasons. 1) During break-in, the first 600 miles typically, you don't want the RPM to exceed a pre-set number. If this is why it's flashing, then it should stop flashing after the 1st service and oil change. 2) Some bikes have an economy feature that will let you know when you are not at the most fuel efficient engine speed. I haven't owned a Kawi in many years so I can't be sure. Either way, congrats again and welcome to motorcycling!
thanks for the tips!
this is the exact same bike im getting in like 2 weeks. i can't wait, already got my gear and permit, im to excited
Awesome! More videos on the 500 coming soon 😤 stay tuned
Take that rider safety course asap! In PA it’s free and lowers your insurance rate, plus it’s always better to drop their bike than yours.
I like the part where you gave us a nice 360 view of the new model and took the few minutes to show us all the upgrades on the new SE model ✅
Just got my krt 500 3 weeks ago. You’ll be surprised how quick you get used to it. Now going 80 down the highway feels normal lol
Niiice! Do you get a lot of vibration at that speed since it’s a parallel twin? Cuz i havent gone on the highway yet haha
@@moto.nyc718 no not at all actually. It’s very smooth. The fastest I’ve been so far was 93 miles per hour. And it felt really good.
@@Hailnutwhat’s your process for coming to slow stops/abrupt stops without stalling? Do you stop and then downshift do you engine break etc.
@@SCP-2402 Personally, when I see a stop ahead I rev match down to first gear (causes engine breaking), rolling off the throttle, gradually apply both breaks, pull in and hold the clutch, with my left foot flat on the ground and right foot on the ped when completely stopped.
@@mocountymade tysm
Congrats bro, I got my white 500 a week and a half ago (new rider too) you’re gonna get used to it fast shifting takes some practice. Great job
Thank you! Congrats as well!
WAY TO GO !
enjoy your sweet ride my man you deserve it ❤
Thank you!
Dropped a sub because you're from NYC! Ride safe man! It's such a fun hobby to have, and you'd be surprised at how your tastes change in just a short amount of time
Appreciate it! Ride safe 🙏🏼
@@moto.nyc718 also, if no one else has told you, your bike has shift lights that are programmable. I think from factory they tell you to shift around 4k rpm and once your break in period is over, you can set it to be where ever you want in the rev range. Hope this helps!
Love it bro... Up front and honest about how you're feeling and not show boating... Best bet is to take the ninja to an empty parking lot and get a feel for the bike... sharp turns, abrupt stopping with front and rear brakes (30% front 70% rear approx), counter steering, etc... Get a aftermarket exhaust so the other drivers can hear you because they are not looking ... Best mirrors for the 400/500 are the 300 mirrors... They're shorter and look better... I have a 400 that had 300 mirrors looked better and seen more... Then got the rizoma stealth mirrors, useless. Welcome to the club... Cars lie to us while bikes are nothing but truth... Free-Bird
Finished doing just that! Video coming soon and you wont wanna miss what happened haha
Love low displacement bikes, really like my Triumph 660cc but bought a '24 R3 white/cyan for commuting cause that Trident guzzles gas lol. Now I literally ride the R3 all the time so probably selling the Triumph. No need for another insurance payment on something just sitting in my garage. Rode the Eliminator for about a month so I know that that 451cc motor is really good. I've only been riding for about a year and was the best decision I've ever made. Enjoy, have fun and be safe.
Appreciate it! Ride safe!
got the same bike, keep up the good content!
Awesome! Thank you!
got my 500 abs last 8 days ago no riding exp. im up to 750 miles and hit 114 been having alot of fun and staying within my skill.... love this bike
Oh maaan 😆 stay safe
A lot of relatable moments on this ride lol. Stay safe brother.
Thanks, you too!
Stay safe out there!
Congrats on the new bike! I've been wanting to start riding, even want that same exact bike, but was put off due to my height. But since we're the same height and given how quickly you felt comfortable, I feel more reassured 😅
If there's a will, there's a way! The next video may give you an even better perspective about the 500!
Congratulations my g 💪 be aware of your corners
Appreciate it!
Dude, that cracks me up because it’s totally gonna be me in a couple months…but with a 1000cc (54 year old with 5 years riding on a 450cc). Keep the rubber to the road, bruh!
Thank you, congrats in advance!
Been riding for over 30 years,just bough a new bike a month ago and it felt the same.theres nothing like that first ride.
first ride seem to be so scary but so good too, i can't wait to have my liscence !
Definitely a mix of emotions!
not bad at all for your first proper ride
Getting my ninja 500 next month! I’m over in NJ, we should ride. Also cracking me up because you sound like a comedian I watch Martin Amini
Congrats in advance!
Nice man congrats! I got the same bike as my first bike but the 40th anniversary. You did great. Only advice is try not to have to downshift mid turn, get your entry speed right before you go into your turn so you can accelerate gradually as you exit your turn.
Thanks for the tips!
@@moto.nyc718no problem man! Stay safe and keep two wheels down.
Congrats, ride safe and practice practice practice
Always!
Lmao. This just makes me really want to start riding motorcycles!
Im so excited to pick up my ninja 500 next week. Waiting every day is like an year for me
Congrats!
Amazing ride dude
Thanks!