I've looked at a bunch of scooter videos to help my wife learn how to ride and yours is the best of them! Nice job, especially with "look where you want to go" and throttle control.
I got my scooter yesterday, i practiced for about half an hour and im comftrable riding it now.The only problem is that my growth spurt hasn't really started yet, so im shorter than my friends.Because im short it makes my ability to move the scooter around when its not turned on much harder.Man this thing is heavy!
GalaxyDreaming you will probably get it pretty fast. I am 13 and have been riding it for about 2 months alone and it's prreety easy once you know how much to accelerate and which brake to use.
+Lavi Nia Sorry I forgot signals. You just push the lever to either side to activate. Then push it in to cancel. And to reverse, just practice walking backwards. lol. But really, just make sure your feet are on a stable surface because you'll be transferring weight side to side.
+bench175 First off...great video and great scooter too. I also like that you wore protective gear and were very organized in your presentation. One question that I have when it comes to backing up the scooter is this: it might depend on the particular situation, but do you do it with the motor on or the motor off? I've actually seen different opinions. There might not be one right answer, but how do you do it? (For example, I saw someone with a lot of RUclips instruction videos for beginners who said he prefers to back his bike (motorcycle) into a parking space so when he leaves he can more safely pull forward and not have to worry about backing into any cars. But on his motorcycle he has a neutral gear when he backs in; on a scooter there's really no neutral gear. So that's why I'm asking. Because in the process of pulling back on the handlebar you might accidentally pull back on the throttle and that wouldn't be so great.)
***** I usually ride front-first into a space and back up with the motor on so it can warm up a bit. I don't think I've ever accidentally given throttle when backing up. There should be a little play in the throttle that will help prevent that, but overall it's not likely bc you're pulling straight back on the handle, not rotating it.
I am from the UK, I just did my CBT test today. Thankfully I passed. It was my first time ever using a mopeds! I was absolutely terrified, but glad I did it. I need to practice more though! That's video really helped me to recap on the training that I was given. Thank you.
Thanks for the advice! I'm waiting my first scooter, it's a small electric one. It can reach max 45km/h, but now I'm happy I get it delivered at my house, and I don't have to drive it directly in the traffic from the dealer to my place. I'll definitely practice first at the supermarket that's 500m from my home 🙂
Good tutorial. When teaching people or letting them ride my scoots, if they are a noob, I always reinforce, maybe three of four times where the brakes are. The first time I rode a motorcycle (with clutch, etc.), I wasn't told where the brake was and ended up crashing into a fence...whisky throttled it when I started panicking. Lol! Always know where the brakes are!
Seen many who teach how to ride a scooter. You are by far the greatest best teacher as you don't waste Time but straight forward to the point and you explain it like no one I seen. I give you 100-200❤❤😂
This is me rn lol, i start work tomorrow as a delivery driver and dont actually have my own car, so ill have to use a scooter even tho ive never used one before. Am i screwed lol
Fuego just take it easy on the turns. the rest is pretty basic, like riding a bicycle. on rush orders tho, just practice leaning instead of turning the handle bars when making "safe" turns. Good luck out there!!
Damn bro your is the man son i just got mine a month ago and have not touch it since i bump into a friend of mine and he roads me home for me on it.....this vid gives me Courage to Ride my bike.No, I'm going to try everything.You said maybe tomorrow and look at this again to boost my confidence before I Ride it
Thinking about getting a scooter recently. your videos are a huge help in my research. Keep them coming. Perhaps more in depth topics like your gear or locks, insurance, safety, accidents, rain, scooter maintenance. I would really like to see how to fuel up a scooter and change oil etc.
Awesome! You will eventually get used to the weight I think. I actually dropped my bike the very first day because it was so heavy, but now I can throw it around easily.
I like mopeds. I would like to get one and use mine for mainly grocery runs. I would go about 4 miles round trip every week. less wear and tear on my car, and I can fill it up with a gallon of gas mixed with 2 stroke oil and have it last a while.
Great video. I'm learning to ride a vespa, but this was very informative in case the scooter tour company in Italy gives me a different type of scooter!
This is a great beginner's video, thanks for making and posting! I just bought a 2010 Kymco "Like 50" for getting around the city. Unfortunately I laid it down during my test drive and did some superficial damage but nothing structural, felt obligated to buy after that. But I'm looking forward to learning how to ride and enjoy this summer, and this video is a nice tutorial, thanks again!
I am buying a roughhouse 50 sport scooter today. It's been since 1982/83 since I owned a moped. I enjoyed watching the video. So, I am going to rediscover all that you shared. Thanks for the video. 🙄
NIce Job - I am 51 hands lots of toy. I just bought this vehicle to bring along camping and train my boys how to ride, your video helped me think of things I would not have said. So thanks.
Excellent, I am a 40+ car and bus driver in the uk, I have never used a road bike or scooter. I have my UK CBT tomorrow and this video is a dam good help, thnx
Great videos! I am approaching my 70th BD and have decided to downsize a bit. I've owned over 25 motorcycles including many Yamaha's. I love Yamaha for their quality and fit and finish. After several hundred thousand miles moving to a Majesty should be pure fun! I'm currently riding a 2012 Harley Dyna Switchback and Its getting a bit heavy and bulky so I traded it to my local Yamaha dealer for a 2014 Majesty 400. I'm planning on fitting a Shad SH39 Top Case, a taller Cee Bailey W/S, a 12V outlet in the glovebox and under the rear seat. I might throw on a pair of Pirelli Diablo tires as well. Thanks again for the informative videos! Ace
Haha, I'm glad you have instructions for those of us who are short. I'm 5'2" and my tip toes barely reach the ground in regular sitting position like you are. So what I would do is, when needing to push, sit on the seat like you're standing over a bicycle seat, that is legs on either side pointing straight down to the ground rather than bent forward in a siting position. Doing that gave me enough contact with the ground to have some traction.
Getting my first sliverwing 600 in a week , thanks for doing these tutorials they really helping alot. Not sure if you talk about weight distribution when you are riding with a passenger if you could give some pointers on that I be thankful. ✌🏽
Welcome. Just remind them that this thing is on two wheels so no sudden side to side movements. The bike will feel a lot heavier so brake earlier and smoother and be ready to brace stronger on your leg when you lean at a stop.
@@bench175 hey thanks for the advice, so I had my first session today the bike was heavy but I felt comfortable on it especially going straight forward. I was having trouble turning around without putting my feet down, do you have any suggestions. Should I give it more gas while I'm turning or should I kinda just coast and turn. If that makes sense? Thanks again for the advice✌🏽
B A D V I B E S / me too excited about getting my scooter 🛵 it’s going to be red and some black . I rode a moped years ago when I was like 17 and hoping I still remember and I think I will when I get on it. ( been looking at a lot of how to videos) 😋👍
This helped me a lot, I plan on getting my motorbike license and I want to get a scooter like yours. I've never ridden a bike before so I was a bit hesitant at first but a lot of people I know that ride bikes/scooters tell me once you get the hang of it its a very enjoyable experience being part of the two wheel club lol.
Been thinking about getting a scooter for solo rides and work transportation; my car uses a lot of gas. This tutorial will be the one I reference if I do get it. Thank you!
Great advice for new people ! I just bought one drove it 400km home first time love it although I've been driving motorcycles for 50 years great video!
I don't know much about brands since I've only had one jacket, but it should at least have armor in the elbows and shoulders and padding along the back. It gets hot here so my jacket is mesh with a removable waterproof lining. If you ride at night, look for reflective piping/strips. My jacket is a discontinued Tourmaster Intake jacket. I always wear regular jeans, but soon I want to get riding jeans with kevlar.
I've only tried one jacket, Tour Master Intake, that my sister got me two years ago so I don't know much about brands. However, I really like my jacket because I can wear it year-round. It is mesh so I can use it in the summer, but it's big enough to use a jacket underneath in the winter. It's also about half white with reflective piping so I can be seen at night.
In regard to taking a scooter or a motorcycle off the center stand, I've always found the easiest and safest way was to get on the bike, then stand astride it with both feet on the ground and both hands on the handlebars, then gently push it forward. As it comes off the stand, you have the bike controlled just as if you were stopped in traffic. There's more chance of it overbalancing away from you, if simply standing by it's side and pushing it, primarily because you're more aware of it's dead weight, and just a few degrees list away, and it's going to go down. My first bike was a 1959 Triumph Bonneville, and I could even pull that back onto it's center stand whilst still astride it...
Yes, 1st having protective gear should boost your confidence. MotoGP riders crash at 160+km/hr and race the next day because of gear. 2nd, good tires (as long as they are not rock hard 15 year old or no tread) will handle all the lean angle you can throw at them. I also have a 50cc (Vino) and have made a lot of really sharp turns, and the tires have never slipped, so don't worry about the bike slipping out (unless it is raining). If the lot is pebble-free ride in smaller and smaller circles.
I know this is an old video but it was very helpful im getting my first scooter soon an electric one (looking for the best deals) and ill be 100% honest im terrified but i need to overcome it and will practice as long as it takes, thank you again! 👏🏼
countersteer is to slightly turn the bike opposite of the turn direction (slightly) to pitch the bike the direction of the turn then turn that direction. It really helps in turns, it put the bike in a leaning position.
This was great thank you. I was shaking the first time lol and I almost crashed into a parked car so you're definitely right about needing to look where your going.
Teaching my sister lmao I told her specifically to go lightly on the throttle don't pull too much she has only rode on those scooters for girls because that was what her friend had and this was a bit heavy and I only let her turn on the scooter after she did a turn, u turn and showed me how to place hands and where the side stand is, we don't have that many parking lots in my small town so they just built a new road which was perfect because there are not that many proper roads here as soon as I turned on the engine for her I told her to press the brakes and lightly pulled to show her how lightly she has to pull it and she did it !
Something to mote about the Silver Wing brakes is that the front and rear brakes are actually linked so that the left hand lever actuated both. Initially the rear brake is applied then after a slight delay the front brake is applied. The right hand lever operates only the front brake. So for emergency braking both levers can be used for maximum braking. The trick is not to squeeze too tightly all of a sudden but to gradually apply pressure. Of course ABS (which is an option on early models) helps to prevent the tires from skidding under hard braking. Thx for the vid.
Today I took my 320 lb. scooter to a parking lot. Turning figurer 8 went well but your correct, the slower the speed the harder it is to maintain control. Thanks for posting.
If you struggle to get a scooter/moped off the stand like I did to begin with another good method to get off the stand is to sit on the bike and rock it forward and it will come right off and onto the wheels, ready to ride!
Thanks for the video im after getting a 50 cc in a few month for my first bike and i think its going to help me alot Thanks for the great video tutorial man
i bought a 110cc scooter w/o knowing how to ride one. i just watched your video about 20 times lol. as long as u know how to ride a bicycle u can do it. thanks for the upload.
Wow!... i'm going for a scooter test this afternoon and i haven't rode one before ever!.. So, i'm a bit scared, but your video has helped me much! Thanks a lot!!! ;)
Thank you for this!! I’m thinking about getting a scooter cuz it’s gonna take me years to save up for a car license and a car and I think this would help me getting more out!! But I’m very nervous about it! This made me feel more safe and comfortable about the thought :)
Yeah, you can not focus on any one thing for too long. You always have to be scanning and be aware because bad things happen quickly. 2, during daytime, ride with your brights. 3, if you are approaching a car that might turn in front of you, have your hands ready to brake. 4, when turning right on a green, you still have to watch for peds and bicycle riders crossing.
My husband just threw me on one and I can't even properly ride a bicycle y'all 😫 But this helps... Thank you! Wish me luck...I have less than two weeks to learn before we go to the beach 😳😬 I'm nervous!!!
This is so so helpful, probably the most helpful video I have seen tbh!! I’ve got my test next month I’m so nervous but this has really helped my nerves thank you!! :)
I don't have a scooter but I wanna buy one a couple year later. Thanks for making this video. You made my night better because now I know how to start a scooter. Have a great day/night of you see this. ♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️
You did an amazing job explaining everything you would make s great teacher. I was wondering if you could make a video on counter steering because you explain everything so well
Gotta love this advice, this info is going to be very helpful since I'm going to be riding a similar vehicle tomorrow (with no prior experience other than on 20mph escooters).
I'm 14 today and just got my Aprilia Sr50 50cc. And it's pretty easy to ride it. (Didnt mention that you helped me to learn how to ride) I knew hot to ride bicycles very good so i think that did a part in that.
I've looked at a bunch of scooter videos to help my wife learn how to ride and yours is the best of them! Nice job, especially with "look where you want to go" and throttle control.
+Bill Clawson thanks
This is probably the best tutorial on scooty learning... Thanks a ton
thanks
i agree but your scooter is way big the vespa ones there the average moped size they're much easier to ride with on my opinion
I learned scooty watching this video, I used many techniques which were taught in here.
I didn't even know cycling, so it's a huge leap for me
Muhibur Rahman motorcycles are better tho
Chris Olivieri Why?
Got my first scooter today, drove up and down the driveway, I definitely need a parking lot to practice in, was not that confident riding it lol.
Yup no need to rush. With practice comes confidence, and with confidence comes SPEED!
haha! I'll stick to 50km for now but the rider that rode it home pushed it to 110km on the motorway :O
I got my scooter yesterday, i practiced for about half an hour and im comftrable riding it now.The only problem is that my growth spurt hasn't really started yet, so im shorter than my friends.Because im short it makes my ability to move the scooter around when its not turned on much harder.Man this thing is heavy!
GalaxyDreaming same here 😞
GalaxyDreaming you will probably get it pretty fast. I am 13 and have been riding it for about 2 months alone and it's prreety easy once you know how much to accelerate and which brake to use.
I'm glad I chose yours to watch first. The comments tell me it's the best lol.
Now, to find a reverse and signal video
+Lavi Nia Sorry I forgot signals. You just push the lever to either side to activate. Then push it in to cancel. And to reverse, just practice walking backwards. lol. But really, just make sure your feet are on a stable surface because you'll be transferring weight side to side.
+bench175
First off...great video and great scooter too. I also like that you wore protective gear and were very organized in your presentation.
One question that I have when it comes to backing up the scooter is this: it might depend on the particular situation, but do you do it with the motor on or the motor off? I've actually seen different opinions. There might not be one right answer, but how do you do it? (For example, I saw someone with a lot of RUclips instruction videos for beginners who said he prefers to back his bike (motorcycle) into a parking space so when he leaves he can more safely pull forward and not have to worry about backing into any cars. But on his motorcycle he has a neutral gear when he backs in; on a scooter there's really no neutral gear. So that's why I'm asking. Because in the process of pulling back on the handlebar you might accidentally pull back on the throttle and that wouldn't be so great.)
***** I usually ride front-first into a space and back up with the motor on so it can warm up a bit. I don't think I've ever accidentally given throttle when backing up. There should be a little play in the throttle that will help prevent that, but overall it's not likely bc you're pulling straight back on the handle, not rotating it.
Thanks.
So, you believe random people?
i am watching this because i have a scooter and have no idea how to ride.
Yvonne DeVries same hahahah
It's actually very easy I rode a 250 for the first time today and I was off and riding in 5 mins
Its not a good tutorial, srsly
Yvonne DeVries geen rijbewijs dus hahaha
@@Pimpdown24 For real?
Great vid! You are saving lives here, teaching safe measures and giving confidence to new riders. Well done! Keep up!
I am from the UK, I just did my CBT test today. Thankfully I passed. It was my first time ever using a mopeds! I was absolutely terrified, but glad I did it. I need to practice more though! That's video really helped me to recap on the training that I was given. Thank you.
Happy to help
it really does look so simple. i can't wait
+Cal Cugedhion It's simple, but make sure you respect the weight of your scooter. Gotta put some effort at first.
Thanks for the advice! I'm waiting my first scooter, it's a small electric one. It can reach max 45km/h, but now I'm happy I get it delivered at my house, and I don't have to drive it directly in the traffic from the dealer to my place. I'll definitely practice first at the supermarket that's 500m from my home 🙂
Good tutorial. When teaching people or letting them ride my scoots, if they are a noob, I always reinforce, maybe three of four times where the brakes are. The first time I rode a motorcycle (with clutch, etc.), I wasn't told where the brake was and ended up crashing into a fence...whisky throttled it when I started panicking. Lol! Always know where the brakes are!
Done that lol
Thank you for the video, I'm about to purchase my first scooter and am pretty nervous and excited! This helped a lot. :)
Naokijt did you get your scooter
@@fatbeefjerky 1 year later and no reply f
Cubix Man ik 😔
Seen many who teach how to ride a scooter. You are by far the greatest best teacher as you don't waste Time but straight forward to the point and you explain it like no one I seen. I give you 100-200❤❤😂
So who else had just taken on a delivery job and don't know the first thing about scooters?
Lil' Boy is this a Spider-Man reference?
🙋
Lil' Boy I was thinking about this
This is me rn lol, i start work tomorrow as a delivery driver and dont actually have my own car, so ill have to use a scooter even tho ive never used one before. Am i screwed lol
Fuego just take it easy on the turns. the rest is pretty basic, like riding a bicycle. on rush orders tho, just practice leaning instead of turning the handle bars when making "safe" turns. Good luck out there!!
Damn bro your is the man son i just got mine a month ago and have not touch it since i bump into a friend of mine and he roads me home for me on it.....this vid gives me Courage to Ride my bike.No, I'm going to try everything.You said maybe tomorrow and look at this again to boost my confidence before I Ride it
Thinking about getting a scooter recently. your videos are a huge help in my research. Keep them coming. Perhaps more in depth topics like your gear or locks, insurance, safety, accidents, rain, scooter maintenance. I would really like to see how to fuel up a scooter and change oil etc.
UnboxSurge Thanks for watching, I have made a video on the wheel lock i use and a safety video here ruclips.net/video/Cj5PBMzy74g/видео.html
Great! thanks.
I cannot wait to ride one.superb video
Sweet memories I've watched this on early 2016 when I know nothing about riding a bike. Started from moped(2016) now 2017 I ride sportbike. 👍
Nice
Awesome! You will eventually get used to the weight I think. I actually dropped my bike the very first day because it was so heavy, but now I can throw it around easily.
Awesome thorough how to for us rookies, appreciate the basics from start/stop/turning etc. #Salute
Thinking about getting one. I found this very helpful. Thank you.
Unfortunately Yamaha discontinued the Majesty so you'll have to find a used one.
I don't have a scooter but still watching tutorials.LOL
A year late but same😂
@Master Of puppets 3 weeks late but same. Lol
@@hwdareu5848 5 months late but same
I want a scooter lol cars are scary
Hey thanks man I was nervous on driving a scooter next year but now you make it look easy :)
I like mopeds. I would like to get one and use mine for mainly grocery runs. I would go about 4 miles round trip every week. less wear and tear on my car, and I can fill it up with a gallon of gas mixed with 2 stroke oil and have it last a while.
Where is fuse box? 2008 flyscooter
Great video. I'm learning to ride a vespa, but this was very informative in case the scooter tour company in Italy gives me a different type of scooter!
This is a great beginner's video, thanks for making and posting! I just bought a 2010 Kymco "Like 50" for getting around the city. Unfortunately I laid it down during my test drive and did some superficial damage but nothing structural, felt obligated to buy after that. But I'm looking forward to learning how to ride and enjoy this summer, and this video is a nice tutorial, thanks again!
They should have reminded you how to park it
Watching this video has boosted my confidence! Thanks!
Ashley Bolter Cool, good luck!
I am buying a roughhouse 50 sport scooter today. It's been since 1982/83 since I owned a moped. I enjoyed watching the video. So, I am going to rediscover all that you shared. Thanks for the video. 🙄
scooters are fun man.
C.C's Channel hey man look up KevSoLitty he rides his scooter
yea i have one
@@dxd1720 50cc mopeds are better
THANK YOU!! Without a doubt, THE BEST tutorial I've watched! 👊
Thanks, and youre welcome
217 dislikes? NO WAY! Great vid on learning how to ride a scooter.
NIce Job - I am 51 hands lots of toy. I just bought this vehicle to bring along camping and train my boys how to ride, your video helped me think of things I would not have said. So thanks.
Really really good video dude. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Barney hey dude u should search up KevSoLitty he rides scooters
He sure should win an award! He can teach like no other. ❤
Thanks for your help man I practice yesterday at church parking lot for 20 minutes to get used to it
Gates KOORBA Nice!
Excellent, I am a 40+ car and bus driver in the uk, I have never used a road bike or scooter. I have my UK CBT tomorrow and this video is a dam good help, thnx
Welcome.
Great videos! I am approaching my 70th BD and have decided to downsize a bit. I've owned over 25 motorcycles including many Yamaha's. I love Yamaha for their quality and fit and finish. After several hundred thousand miles moving to a Majesty should be pure fun! I'm currently riding a 2012 Harley Dyna Switchback and Its getting a bit heavy and bulky so I traded it to my local Yamaha dealer for a 2014 Majesty 400. I'm planning on fitting a Shad SH39 Top Case, a taller Cee Bailey W/S, a 12V outlet in the glovebox and under the rear seat. I might throw on a pair of Pirelli Diablo tires as well. Thanks again for the informative videos! Ace
***** That's impressive. I hope I still have the guts to ride at that age :)
bench175 You will my friend, Now I've had 4 wives over the years too. You might not want to try and top that!
No wives so far but one serious girlfriend for 8 years.
Haha, I'm glad you have instructions for those of us who are short. I'm 5'2" and my tip toes barely reach the ground in regular sitting position like you are. So what I would do is, when needing to push, sit on the seat like you're standing over a bicycle seat, that is legs on either side pointing straight down to the ground rather than bent forward in a siting position. Doing that gave me enough contact with the ground to have some traction.
Wow im impressed
Thanks for the great video!
Very informative and handy for first-timers and for basic common sense knowledge and safety.
Good job!
Peace ✌🙏
Can't wait for buying and driving my scooter! This was very helpful. Thanks!
Yeah, I'll try to make it tomorrow.
Best introductory / safety video on RUclips. Start a motorcycle riding school. I'm there!
haha thanks
Getting my first sliverwing 600 in a week , thanks for doing these tutorials they really helping alot. Not sure if you talk about weight distribution when you are riding with a passenger if you could give some pointers on that I be thankful. ✌🏽
Welcome. Just remind them that this thing is on two wheels so no sudden side to side movements. The bike will feel a lot heavier so brake earlier and smoother and be ready to brace stronger on your leg when you lean at a stop.
@@bench175 hey thanks for the advice, so I had my first session today the bike was heavy but I felt comfortable on it especially going straight forward. I was having trouble turning around without putting my feet down, do you have any suggestions. Should I give it more gas while I'm turning or should I kinda just coast and turn. If that makes sense? Thanks again for the advice✌🏽
@@terryharris2805 I try to keep constant speed in turn. Sometime I let my foot hand down, so whatever helps you balance.
Great job. I have a hard time getting my mind set on riding this alone...without you!!!
I'm watching this because I plan on riding one in my trip to Asia next year
Good luck, have fun
Yes, I think a new rider can handle a scooter this size. It will seem heavy at first, but you will get used to it. Just practice at slow speeds first.
Hey man im buying a scooter in spring im so exited :D
and what scooter u buy?
B A D V I B E S / me too excited about getting my scooter 🛵 it’s going to be red and some black . I rode a moped years ago when I was like 17 and hoping I still remember and I think I will when I get on it. ( been looking at a lot of how to videos) 😋👍
I could not start my moped today, thanks to your video, I drove exactly 40 miles on my first fide !
If you have really good body-control / balance and you're at least 5'7", a 650 could work as a first bike.
This helped me a lot, I plan on getting my motorbike license and I want to get a scooter like yours. I've never ridden a bike before so I was a bit hesitant at first but a lot of people I know that ride bikes/scooters tell me once you get the hang of it its a very enjoyable experience being part of the two wheel club lol.
ty man taught me a lot I just might get one now
Been thinking about getting a scooter for solo rides and work transportation; my car uses a lot of gas. This tutorial will be the one I reference if I do get it. Thank you!
Welcome
very good video! thanks bro.
Thank you're welcome.
Thanks. I added a note. Yes, I always get on before I take off the side stand.
Nice video man! Can't wait until I will have my driving lessons and get on a scooter myself. Unfortunately I'll have to wait 4 years.. (I'm 12 y/o xd)
Im 14 and im alrady driving it.
2 more years and atm im 14 and i drive one 😂
Great advice for new people ! I just bought one drove it 400km home first time love it although I've been driving motorcycles for 50 years great video!
Thanks
Dude, was this filmed in Modesto Ca?
Cause that scenery looks completely familiar
NOOO....yes
I thought I recognized that school and that road at the end
Awesome, it's a great road for drifting
Thank you very much for this video, I am just starting a new job as a courier at night and i've never driven a scooter before, this was very helpful!
welcome
Wth this doesn't look like a scooter... It looks like a motorcycle
technachly its a moepead but its more of a scioter
+frost mages ftw I know but I have a mod (Razor Pocket Mod) and it kind of looks like a motorcycle too. I'm the neighborhood fashionista lol
+Katniss Everdeen💘🎯 lol
I don't know much about brands since I've only had one jacket, but it should at least have armor in the elbows and shoulders and padding along the back. It gets hot here so my jacket is mesh with a removable waterproof lining. If you ride at night, look for reflective piping/strips. My jacket is a discontinued Tourmaster Intake jacket.
I always wear regular jeans, but soon I want to get riding jeans with kevlar.
Nice! I want a scooter now! Anyone want to donate one to me?
I've only tried one jacket, Tour Master Intake, that my sister got me two years ago so I don't know much about brands. However, I really like my jacket because I can wear it year-round. It is mesh so I can use it in the summer, but it's big enough to use a jacket underneath in the winter. It's also about half white with reflective piping so I can be seen at night.
Thanks, really helped! I'm getting a moped for my 16th in a few months, this was a great video and helped me loads, thanks!
In regard to taking a scooter or a motorcycle off the center stand, I've always found the easiest and safest way was to get on the bike, then stand astride it with both feet on the ground and both hands on the handlebars, then gently push it forward. As it comes off the stand, you have the bike controlled just as if you were stopped in traffic. There's more chance of it overbalancing away from you, if simply standing by it's side and pushing it, primarily because you're more aware of it's dead weight, and just a few degrees list away, and it's going to go down. My first bike was a 1959 Triumph Bonneville, and I could even pull that back onto it's center stand whilst still astride it...
Yes, 1st having protective gear should boost your confidence. MotoGP riders crash at 160+km/hr and race the next day because of gear. 2nd, good tires (as long as they are not rock hard 15 year old or no tread) will handle all the lean angle you can throw at them. I also have a 50cc (Vino) and have made a lot of really sharp turns, and the tires have never slipped, so don't worry about the bike slipping out (unless it is raining). If the lot is pebble-free ride in smaller and smaller circles.
I know this is an old video but it was very helpful im getting my first scooter soon an electric one (looking for the best deals) and ill be 100% honest im terrified but i need to overcome it and will practice as long as it takes, thank you again! 👏🏼
Welcome
did you overcome the fear? I am thinking about buying a scooter but I am not sure if I won't be too afraid to ride it...
Best first-time scooter learning video I've seen. Thorough, and excellent explanations. Thanks a bunch!
countersteer is to slightly turn the bike opposite of the turn direction (slightly) to pitch the bike the direction of the turn then turn that direction. It really helps in turns, it put the bike in a leaning position.
This was great thank you. I was shaking the first time lol and I almost crashed into a parked car so you're definitely right about needing to look where your going.
Cool. Welcome!
Thank U with all my heart. Gave me a first timer the almost over my fears feelings. Ur AWESOME.........
welcome
Teaching my sister lmao I told her specifically to go lightly on the throttle don't pull too much she has only rode on those scooters for girls because that was what her friend had and this was a bit heavy and I only let her turn on the scooter after she did a turn, u turn and showed me how to place hands and where the side stand is, we don't have that many parking lots in my small town so they just built a new road which was perfect because there are not that many proper roads here as soon as I turned on the engine for her I told her to press the brakes and lightly pulled to show her how lightly she has to pull it and she did it !
good luck!
Something to mote about the Silver Wing brakes is that the front and rear brakes are actually linked so that the left hand lever actuated both. Initially the rear brake is applied then after a slight delay the front brake is applied. The right hand lever operates only the front brake. So for emergency braking both levers can be used for maximum braking. The trick is not to squeeze too tightly all of a sudden but to gradually apply pressure. Of course ABS (which is an option on early models) helps to prevent the tires from skidding under hard braking. Thx for the vid.
Thanks for info
Today I took my 320 lb. scooter to a parking lot. Turning figurer 8 went well but your correct, the slower the speed the harder it is to maintain control. Thanks for posting.
Glad I didn't hear you say that you fell.
Trying real hard to keep the scratches to a minimum. Thxs again for the post. Robt E.
Best video on the internet for this topic! Thank a TON dude!!!
You have boosted my confidence now , I will try as soon as my broken ankle heals.
It seem simple stuff but the pov gives u a nice feel and I can't wait to be driving. great vid!
Thanks.
If you struggle to get a scooter/moped off the stand like I did to begin with another good method to get off the stand is to sit on the bike and rock it forward and it will come right off and onto the wheels, ready to ride!
Some scooters do some with a kickstand so you don't have to use the one that's underneath it.
No problem. Let me know if I should clarify anything from the video.
Thanks for the video im after getting a 50 cc in a few month for my first bike and i think its going to help me alot Thanks for the great video tutorial man
Helpful tips, will re watch when I bring the bike :) thanks for sharing
i bought a 110cc scooter w/o knowing how to ride one. i just watched your video about 20 times lol. as long as u know how to ride a bicycle u can do it. thanks for the upload.
cool stay safe
Thanks for uploading this vid man, really helps for a noob like me
I’m getting on exactly like this one and motorcycle gear for sure
congrats
Another tip: When you’re turning either left or right, try to slow down and focus on your position so that you don’t fall.
Thanks
Wow!... i'm going for a scooter test this afternoon and i haven't rode one before ever!.. So, i'm a bit scared, but your video has helped me much! Thanks a lot!!! ;)
This was really detailed and informative - you're a great teacher. Thank you so much!
welcome
Thanks mate! You were very cool & down to earth! 🙏🏻👍
Thanks
Thank you for this!! I’m thinking about getting a scooter cuz it’s gonna take me years to save up for a car license and a car and I think this would help me getting more out!!
But I’m very nervous about it! This made me feel more safe and comfortable about the thought :)
The first thing on police bike training Is learning to move slow and straight using back brake and throttle. Works great on any bike.
Thanks!! This video really help!!! Keep up the good work!
Yeah, you can not focus on any one thing for too long. You always have to be scanning and be aware because bad things happen quickly. 2, during daytime, ride with your brights. 3, if you are approaching a car that might turn in front of you, have your hands ready to brake. 4, when turning right on a green, you still have to watch for peds and bicycle riders crossing.
Very helpful.Best tutorial I've ever whatched.Thank you!
i already have a scooter and can drive but i find this video really interesting
Thanks haha
I'm at 12,900km / 8,000 miles. Going to take it in for service this weekend.
On the throttle keep your hand in the palm down position so if you hit a bump you won't jerk the throttle back.
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My husband just threw me on one and I can't even properly ride a bicycle y'all 😫 But this helps... Thank you! Wish me luck...I have less than two weeks to learn before we go to the beach 😳😬 I'm nervous!!!
That's crazy
@@bench175 that's what I told him, but he says "you can do it, you've **gotta do it**!" 😫
@@chronicallykelly7193 Wear your gear!
This is so so helpful, probably the most helpful video I have seen tbh!! I’ve got my test next month I’m so nervous but this has really helped my nerves thank you!! :)
Cool good luck
I don't have a scooter but I wanna buy one a couple year later.
Thanks for making this video.
You made my night better because now I know how to start a scooter.
Have a great day/night of you see this.
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Welcome. You too and good luck!
I'm watching these tuturials over and over again because I'm planning to buy scooter
You did an amazing job explaining everything you would make s great teacher. I was wondering if you could make a video on counter steering because you explain everything so well
Honestly, countersteering is something you don't even think about when you ride. Even on a bicycle, you do it automatically.
Gotta love this advice, this info is going to be very helpful since I'm going to be riding a similar vehicle tomorrow (with no prior experience other than on 20mph escooters).
Cool good luck
@@bench175 Thanks bro. All jokes aside, I'll need it. :)
I'm 14 today and just got my Aprilia Sr50 50cc. And it's pretty easy to ride it.
(Didnt mention that you helped me to learn how to ride)
I knew hot to ride bicycles very good so i think that did a part in that.
Nice keep it safe