I thought only me in the world have panic to ride on road as a begginer with my motorbike, glad to see I have more friends in the same boat 😁🤦♂️ thank you for sharing 🙏
I bought my first bike a little over 2 years ago and with one exception have ridden it in all the gear all the time, on that one occasion I was doing some work around the house and need to make a purchase from the local DIY store so went out in jeans. I was amazed at how cold I got and how quickly. I also ride a scooter for work, during one ride I rear ended a car and banged my knees. I was wearing works uniform, cargo pants, it was low speed, I stayed upright, but banged my knees. I suffered bursas on both knees that were painful for about a month. I feel luck that the accident and injuries weren't more severe. Now I wear motorcycle pants with knee protection for every ride, regardless of the bike I'm on. ATGATT.
When I had a scooter my exhaust once did start to make weird sounds while riding. I checked it out and saw that it had quite a large hole on the side towards the wheel. So I patched it up a bit and just went to do a lap around my parking lot to check if it sounds normal. It was about 150-200 meters ride and it was the first and last time I went on a scooter or a bike without a helmet. I felt so weir, almost naked. Since I got a bike I always had all the gear except pants. It was quite hard for me to find a pair that fits me at waist, while not being too long and not having protectors at the spot they should be on. Last week I just had a day off and went to visit a friend who lives in a city about 4 hours driving away. While there I visited few shops and have found myself a pair of pants that fits well. Finally able to ATGATT :D
This is really good and comforting advice. I have my fears of starting to ride, but I also know I might get too confident, and I know my friends will probably take off without considering I'm new or saying "when I started, I just took off." But with this video, I feel ok with just taking it slow and methodical. Building up my skill before trying anything above my comforts. THANK YOU!
Great video!! Your insights are so helpful. I am a new female rider and turned 40-something and decided to make this dream reality. Your vids are sooo helpful and i appreciate you putting so much time and effort into the channel!!
Great video, and spot on words. As an older guy just learning to ride (#midlifecrisis) this chimes with me. I don't want to be the fastest on the block, but just develop new skills without scaring myself to death. Nice to see someone has put this together and put it out there for people to learn from. Leave the ego at home and enjoy the ride without putting pressure on yourself. Don't worry about fluffed gear changes. I'm going to go out tomorrow, find a car park and really practice the slow maneuvers stuff off the back of this advice. Then take a ride (sensibly) on my favourite road - I am getting to know my bike - like 8 rides in now, but need to keep mindful and not get complacent. Thanks GS.
"The speed limit is the safest speed" is a blanket statement that isn't always true. It doesn't take into account visibility issues (like night driving, weather or driving into the sunset). Also when the flow of traffic exceeds the speed limit turning you into a roadblock (I've never gotten a ticket for driving with the flow of traffic). "The speed limit is the safest speed" is a good start, but like many things, should remain a flexible idea.
In group rides we tend to put the least experienced person upfront to pace set and the most experienced second and then the rest of us.. its helps the beginner gain confidence and gives them abit of responsibility too
Thank you for the info, as a first time rider AND a girl, this makes me feel at ease. I felt ashamed because I was riding with my emergency lights on and a bit under the speed limit but I also don’t want to ride above my limit.
Great video bud, good tips and perfect delivery. As an experienced rider of 40 years I can confirm that most if not all of these can apply to experienced riders as well. 👍
Thanks again Gas Man for this ;) It does not matter how long we've been riding, reminders are great and we can always learn something new from others. I am riding cautiously at the moment. I'm on a bike that is 500 miles new to me, the stock tires many people have complained about in the wet or slippery surfaces, and the road is not a race track...so I take it easy for now and the tips you present are great value to keep me focussed on that. In addition, your tone of voice/presentation style is very mature and easy going, a pleasure to listen to..and what a place you ride in, wonderful scenery and colours...hey puppy lol ...Thank you for sharing :)
That's me! I haven't ridden since 1985! I remember it was a Yamaha Virago 750 that belonged to a friend of mine.I'm really enjoying all the research videos but I still haven't bit the bullet and purchased one yet. Everyone says I should buy something small and light to get back into the groove on. I hadn't really thought about a Honda Grom. Does anyone have any insight on the subject?
@@texaskenny2 I started on a Honda Grom a year ago, grew out of it and got a Ninja 400 this year. Still have my Grom but don't ride it much anymore. I would suggest starting on a 600.
I am just getting back after 30 years too. I've committed to parking lot skills practice in my immediate neighborhood until I can control my bike at slow speed in the parking lot executing skills practice. Following MotoJitsu's program. I am not getting out on to the mean streets until I can control my bike at the brown belt level in the program. Already laid my bike down twice in the parking lot and scratched it up a little, but I know what I did wrong and actually gained a lot of confidence from the mistakes. It's a little scary getting back, but exhilarating too. Good advice in this video.
Welcome back. You don't stop riding motorcycles because you got old. You got old because you stopped riding motorcycles. The biggest intellectual challenge in retirement is riding my motorcycle in traffic and the twisties. Braking marker, corner turn in, apex, corner exit, radius, camber, elevation and traction (wet leaves or asphalt on a warm summer afternoon). Lowest risk, space is life, traffic flows, situational awareness. The gears in your brain will be spinning like your crankshaft.
I now consider you my post-riders school teacher. I am so grateful to be hearing your advice on finding a favorite road and riding tour own ride. It's all so incredibly helpful. I'm on month 5 on a HD street 750 in Los Angeles. I can use all the advice you can give. I'm binge watching your channel friend!
This is very helpful information. It is basically what I already know/ learned but it's always good to keep drilling this into my head before I get my bike (hopefully in the next couple weeks) I took the cmsp (california version of msf) and got into my own head during the test and failed despite doing very well during all the trainings so I learned that I can ride a motorcycle as long as there's no pressure or stress. Only problem is the road next to my mobile home park is a 45-55m/h highway 😭 Then the road it turns onto is a busy 40m/h 6 lane-road.
the part just prior to 9 mins.....regarding doing some of your own work , familiarizing yourself with your bike mechanically is spot on. knowledge is prerequisite to survival . live it learn it . another great vid w the smoothest delivery , by far. be safe everyone !
RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE. I was introduced to bikes by my friends who do crazy stunts. I was so impatient with my progress because I wanted so bad to be as comfortable as them but you can’t rush that. Ever. It just doesn’t work. I rushed and put myself on roads I wasn’t comfortable with and really hurt myself one time. It’s been a while I’m all fine now but I’ve been slower on my approach this time. And I feel amazing now! At my own pace. It’s not a race for who can do the baddest fastest. It’s just you and your bike
I got my bike about a year ago. Haven't been further than some of the back roads around my house. Still getting used to it. But I'll get there eventually, I'm in no hurry.
It totally reminds me of the West Hills of Portland Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is beautiful like that in the Fall season. Thanks for the awesome video for beginner riders.
Thank you for these video! Your words are really motivating especially for a begginer like me 😌😌 helps me to be motivated and gain confidence i needed to go out on a highway.
All very true. As a new rider myself (4 months now and counting) all of these tips have helped me greatly. Low speed maneuvering has also let me beat a few more seasoned riders around corners and turns. You get to learn and trust the bike and know it won't dump you when you're doing certain things. If you can do it slow, you can do it fast and usually better than others that never do it slow.
Oh I love this video. You have the best attitude. I’m only on the road two weeks and I’ve so much to learn and am very nervous getting on my KTM, but I want to get better. Your calm demeanour is just what I needed. Thank you
Hello GW, thanks for sharing the knowledge, I purchased a used Honda CB500F and after having it delivered I noticed tape around the tip of the clutch lever. I ordered replacement levers but after having the bike serviced, I was informed by the tech that OEM clutch lever was the best options due to the clutch configuration on the 2022 Honda CB500F. The part was only $19.00 so I just had the OEM lever installed rather than the designer levers that I purchased. Again, great video for us newbs!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! ❤ You are a brilliant teacher, so easy to understand - and all you say make complete sense! ❤ Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪
I am impressed with your way of giving beginner instruction. Very good job! Keep up the good work and I will definitely refer others and beginners to your channel.
Yes I certainly agree with riding at your confidence level. That is when motorcycle riding is fun, safe and relaxing. When riding with groups ... ride how you like to ride. Sometimes I have to tell others that I am a slow rider and I will catch up.
Nothing wrong with being a slow rider. It’s safer. I’m a do the speed limit kind of rider myself. Any thing that increases the odds of avoiding accidents is what I’m all about, because I intend on riding for a very long time.
Totally agree with you . Most of what you said I started doing and am still doing as a newer rider . I have ridden quads in Baja and friends dirt bikes here and there but I finally bought my own motorcycle last fall . Maybe shouldn't say fall when talking about riding , hmm . Anyway I cruise around my small town practicing starts and stops shifting through the gears proper turns etc . Lots of 1st and 2nd gear stuff . When I start out I hit the first intersection and turn uphill doe a block and take a sharp turn that levels out . I will go around the block until I take that turn in such a way as to not hit a parked car that may be on the other side . Sometimes I get it ok on the first try other times I end up too close to the other curb . Also I find that when I ride with a fair bit of intensity and bit of aggression the situation is in more control . It's not speeding or recklessness it's more of me telling myself alright c'mon let's go , I hold the bars tighter put more weight on the pegs squeeze the tank with my knees and get my but off the seat a bit . When I get like that the bike does what I want to do for the most part . It's like when as a kid and you were learning to take a jump and you get ready and focus pull up some and fly a bit then brace for the landing . I get that same feeling and have that same attitude . Then there are times where things are more routine and I can relax a bit and look around at what and why I ride for in the first place . So once again very good advice hope your viewers will take it !
Another awesome vlog. Also, where are you riding bud? The landscape is beautiful! And your points on gaining confidence is spot on. Although I myself haven't started riding yet and my brand new bike is sitting in the garage waiting for spring to come I'm not a new driver and everything you said made so much sense to me.
I appreciate all you were talking about in this video I have been only been riding for a couple months.. and I'm to hit the streets. Because I'm about to get it checked and I'm alil nervous...thanks again
Great and slow video, just gotta build those skills and setup that good foundation with fundamentals. Never exceed your ability, stay safe out there man!
I went for my license. Never ridden a bike before. I was told to come back another time. I felt so disheartened I didn’t go back. They give you a few chances. But on day 1 I didn’t go back. I wanna give it another go!
You’ve nailed it yet again with this video. It’s a relief to know I’m not alone with my experiences whilst learning to ride. All the best mate, keep up the good work 👍
Great Video with some good advice for anyone that will listen. I agree with you too btw.. Love this time of year, hate the temperature. I've never heard it put better!
I've always considered "being able to stop" my #1 priority and confidence builder. I realize that it's hard to practice the last thing you get to do ... "first," but I felt compelled to use the same strategy when I was a beginner tractor-trailer driver. Backing into a dock door, without running over something, was what I considered #1 priority and unless you take timeout to practice, it's the skill that you only get to practice once or twice a day. Don't wait for a necessary stop to practice braking. Knowing you can stop is a great confidence builder !!
Thanks again. I concur with all you say. I know I need to get back to car park practice. Emergency braking and u turns etc. Especially on a cruiser. Looking out for my second bike presently. Possibly a Kawasaki Z650.
Between the encouraging and wise advice, the laid-back friendly approach, and the beautiful scenery, this makes for a most pleasant and satisfying view. Where IS this amazing place? The squirrel!
Thanks for this. Had my license since I was 22, but took about 10 years off because of moving and job. Now getting back into it, everything feels like using my left-hand (opposite) to write.
Love the work on your own bike comment. It’s so true. Between RUclips and other chat sites you can do pretty much everything you need to do. I draw the line when I need specialty tools to make a fix. Cheers. Sad day...looking at the weather I think I’m done for the season. 8400km not bad for a newbie. Holding out on winterizing my Vulcan S until the snow flies.
I'm 36 and bought my 1st bike sorta on empulse and it sat for about a week as I was pretty nervous about riding it. I work really wonky hours at a state job so a MSF course wasn't an option, if I was gonna do it I had to do it myself. I quit drinking because I found I was getting into the habit of using the old " after work beer, ohh shucks, can't drive now" as an excuse not get out there and try it. Eventually I just forced myself out to our little road and... it all just worked. Bike didn't fall, my 1st turn was a low speed u turn and ... nothing happened, bike obeyed me and then I felt it dogging down so I went to shift and....it shifted lol. So now every day when I get off I do this course around town. Some days I go left, some days right, some days I ride to the river to have a smoke when it's really early and the river has that sweet low fog on it. But God...I was terrified at the start.
Good video , common sense advice. I'm getting into biking after about 30 years, after riding motocross as a young man. i am a little hesitant because my confidence level is low, as i was never a street rider. i do know how to handle a bike, but its still different. Im purchasing a 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan s, new. i appreciate your video, and have subscribed.
Absolutely love and appreciate your videos I subscribed to your video feed love the laid back approach you have and the advice is solid as a new rider myself this is helpful
im in the process of trying to tame my zzr 1200, i think getting some track practice over a weekened would be fantastic, a great place to getting more comfortable with higher rpms. better on a track than on public roads. i recommend the same for anyone new to riding or has gotten themselves a litre bike or any sports bike really, find some lessons to take at your nearest track.
Thank you for the tips about practicing and starting very slowly like learning an instrument-that really clicked. I will be thinking about this on my next ride.
Nice idea to drive on your own and learn by yourself....that will certainly make one under stand the machine wel...it would be nice if u can make video on slow speed stuffs....
Most of the things I do. I have only ridden with someone else a couple of time, maybe three at the most. One of the reasons I ride is to be alone, to have time to think and focus, and being with other riders is just a distraction. Plus I don't have a lot of friends that ride, and I don't join group rides because every group ride I've seen ends in either someone crashing or the cops getting involved I always wear my gear when I ride. There were only two occasions where I didn't. One was after an oil change where I wanted to get the oil through the engine so I took it for a two minute ride around the block. Only gear was my helmet. The only other time was I wanted to test a theory I have. I think we ride differently with gear and without. When I was out with just the helmet and gloves, I was way more aware of everything around me than I ever was before on the bike. You know how vulnerable you feel out there with all the gear on, it's that only amplified. I was checking my mirrors more, should checks more, more following distance, not as impatient with slower cars, etc. I used that as my new baseline for riding. I think I was getting too comfortable with my gear on and thinking I wouldn't get hurt. Riding without gear will make you feel vulnerable especially if you're used to always wearing it. As a rider,, once you're comfortable and confident on the bike, I recommend a ride without the gear for a quick reality check.
I have done the same, taken a few short rides without gear. Felt completely out of my element and made me nervous... I don’t feel invulnerable with my gear on, but it helps with concentrating on what I’m doing instead of worrying about crashing. Good comment! 👍🏻
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Great advice and just the video that I needed to hear today. I recently upgraded to a Honda rebel 500 and I know I can ride it I’ve only had it for a few weeks but my confidence for some reason or another just is getting the best of me. I need to get on that bike and do exactly what you’re talking about. Get familiar with this bike. My other bike is a Honda rebel 250 and I could tear the streets up with that but with this one it’s gonna take me a little time. I appreciate the advice that you gave, great video!
Fun fact about seatbelts. My dad had an accident as a passenger in a car in September. The belt broke 4 pairs of his ribs and the breast bone (in 2 places). But he's alive.
Probably would have been worse if not wearing one... Glad to hear he survived. A long time ago, I was passenger in an accident. Wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, ended up with a concussion from my head breaking the windshield. Walked away from it though. Got lucky that day.
Seeing that squirrel reminded me of what happened to me yesterday. I was riding on some country roads when nature called. I found a nice secluded area, parked my bike, got off and stepped back into the woods a little. I did my business and was just looking around at what a neat little spot I had located. My attention kept getting drawn to what looked like a stump or large piece of wood on the ground about 15-20 feet away from me. I just had to get a closer look for some odd reason. As I took a couple of steps toward the stump I was met with a huge surprise. It moved! It unwound itself and up popped a coyote!! A freaking wild coyote starring me face to face! I was so shocked I just immediately said “holy shucks” kinda, and it immediately turned and ran back into the woods. Pretty cool. Kinda scary but pretty cool as well. Just glad I didn’t get any closer before it realized I was there and stood up!
Great advice. New rider still shopping for my first bike. I'd love to ride on the quiet backroads in your video. Unfortunately, Honolulu is very congested so new riders here get thrown out in crazy bumper-to-bumper stop and go traffic from Day 1. Even church and school parking lots are gated for security so it's very difficult to find an off-road area to practice low-speed maneuvers and just get comfortable with the bike. Where's an abandoned strip mall when you need one. ;)
Only 3 dealerships: 1-Indian/Suzuki; 2-HD/Kawasaki/Honda; 3- Aprilia/BMW/Ducati/Moto Guzzi/Piaggio/Triumph/Vespa. Dealers 2 and 3 are the same owner but different locations. Prices are high for new and used because it's Hawaii and inventory is limited. Even pre-owned offerings at the dealerships is scarce and overpriced in my opinion. I'm scouring Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp on a daily basis looking for something decent. Lots of big cruisers and sport bikes, but I'd prefer a standard or adventure bike for an upright seating position. A maxi-scooter like a Burgman 400 would probably make more sense in our traffic, but I kind of wanted to give the purist motorcycle route a shot first.
Excellent vid with very easy listening tone of voice and instructions/advice. Beautiful neighbourhood you were riding through... where is that? Anyway, if I lived near you, we would be riding buddies because I also avoid the knuckleheads who crave the need for speed. The view along the way and pure enjoyment of the ride is my incentive to get out there. 😀👍
Thank you. I’m 63 and just got a 50 cc ruckus. I’m practicing in my parkade. Your video is so helpful.
I thought only me in the world have panic to ride on road as a begginer with my motorbike, glad to see I have more friends in the same boat 😁🤦♂️ thank you for sharing 🙏
Definitely
Another episode packed with words of wisdom 🙏. Just passed my beginners course and planning to get my M1 license next!
I bought my first bike a little over 2 years ago and with one exception have ridden it in all the gear all the time, on that one occasion I was doing some work around the house and need to make a purchase from the local DIY store so went out in jeans. I was amazed at how cold I got and how quickly. I also ride a scooter for work, during one ride I rear ended a car and banged my knees. I was wearing works uniform, cargo pants, it was low speed, I stayed upright, but banged my knees. I suffered bursas on both knees that were painful for about a month. I feel luck that the accident and injuries weren't more severe. Now I wear motorcycle pants with knee protection for every ride, regardless of the bike I'm on. ATGATT.
When I had a scooter my exhaust once did start to make weird sounds while riding. I checked it out and saw that it had quite a large hole on the side towards the wheel. So I patched it up a bit and just went to do a lap around my parking lot to check if it sounds normal. It was about 150-200 meters ride and it was the first and last time I went on a scooter or a bike without a helmet. I felt so weir, almost naked.
Since I got a bike I always had all the gear except pants. It was quite hard for me to find a pair that fits me at waist, while not being too long and not having protectors at the spot they should be on. Last week I just had a day off and went to visit a friend who lives in a city about 4 hours driving away. While there I visited few shops and have found myself a pair of pants that fits well. Finally able to ATGATT :D
This is really good and comforting advice. I have my fears of starting to ride, but I also know I might get too confident, and I know my friends will probably take off without considering I'm new or saying "when I started, I just took off." But with this video, I feel ok with just taking it slow and methodical. Building up my skill before trying anything above my comforts. THANK YOU!
Your friends should put you up front and ride respectfully behind you when new. Otherwise they arent worth being friends with
Great video!! Your insights are so helpful. I am a new female rider and turned 40-something and decided to make this dream reality. Your vids are sooo helpful and i appreciate you putting so much time and effort into the channel!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Great video, and spot on words. As an older guy just learning to ride (#midlifecrisis) this chimes with me. I don't want to be the fastest on the block, but just develop new skills without scaring myself to death. Nice to see someone has put this together and put it out there for people to learn from. Leave the ego at home and enjoy the ride without putting pressure on yourself. Don't worry about fluffed gear changes. I'm going to go out tomorrow, find a car park and really practice the slow maneuvers stuff off the back of this advice. Then take a ride (sensibly) on my favourite road - I am getting to know my bike - like 8 rides in now, but need to keep mindful and not get complacent. Thanks GS.
Thank you for watching and your comment. Ride safe!
2021 just had my first "incident" and it is true the speed limit is the safest speed
Good work on the video mate 👍👍
"The speed limit is the safest speed" is a blanket statement that isn't always true. It doesn't take into account visibility issues (like night driving, weather or driving into the sunset). Also when the flow of traffic exceeds the speed limit turning you into a roadblock (I've never gotten a ticket for driving with the flow of traffic).
"The speed limit is the safest speed" is a good start, but like many things, should remain a flexible idea.
In group rides we tend to put the least experienced person upfront to pace set and the most experienced second and then the rest of us.. its helps the beginner gain confidence and gives them abit of responsibility too
Thank you for the info, as a first time rider AND a girl, this makes me feel at ease. I felt ashamed because I was riding with my emergency lights on and a bit under the speed limit but I also don’t want to ride above my limit.
Fall is so nice! It's the green, yellow, orange, and red trees.
Great video bud, good tips and perfect delivery. As an experienced rider of 40 years I can confirm that most if not all of these can apply to experienced riders as well. 👍
@PaPa-D hey buddy, how is PaPa-D doing?
Totally agree. We don't stop learning until we die ;)
Perfect Advice & Common Sence. Nothing else needs to be said except thank you.
This is a great video. I really like your laid back no pressure ride within your abilities approach.
The speed limit thing is why I prefer naked bikes these days. You are constantly aware of your speed when it’s hitting you in the chest
Good point. 😄
Comon sense from someone that understands what riding is all about. 👍
Thanks again Gas Man for this ;) It does not matter how long we've been riding, reminders are great and we can always learn something new from others. I am riding cautiously at the moment. I'm on a bike that is 500 miles new to me, the stock tires many people have complained about in the wet or slippery surfaces, and the road is not a race track...so I take it easy for now and the tips you present are great value to keep me focussed on that. In addition, your tone of voice/presentation style is very mature and easy going, a pleasure to listen to..and what a place you ride in, wonderful scenery and colours...hey puppy lol ...Thank you for sharing :)
You are a humble and intelligent guy, no BSA or ego, great work.
Just thinking about getting back into biking after about 30 years so thanks for this advice
Do it! The world needs more bikers!
That's me! I haven't ridden since 1985! I remember it was a Yamaha Virago 750 that belonged to a friend of mine.I'm really enjoying all the research videos but I still haven't bit the bullet and purchased one yet. Everyone says I should buy something small and light to get back into the groove on. I hadn't really thought about a Honda Grom. Does anyone have any insight on the subject?
@@texaskenny2 I started on a Honda Grom a year ago, grew out of it and got a Ninja 400 this year. Still have my Grom but don't ride it much anymore. I would suggest starting on a 600.
I am just getting back after 30 years too. I've committed to parking lot skills practice in my immediate neighborhood until I can control my bike at slow speed in the parking lot executing skills practice. Following MotoJitsu's program. I am not getting out on to the mean streets until I can control my bike at the brown belt level in the program. Already laid my bike down twice in the parking lot and scratched it up a little, but I know what I did wrong and actually gained a lot of confidence from the mistakes.
It's a little scary getting back, but exhilarating too.
Good advice in this video.
Welcome back. You don't stop riding motorcycles because you got old. You got old because you stopped riding motorcycles. The biggest intellectual challenge in retirement is riding my motorcycle in traffic and the twisties. Braking marker, corner turn in, apex, corner exit, radius, camber, elevation and traction (wet leaves or asphalt on a warm summer afternoon). Lowest risk, space is life, traffic flows, situational awareness. The gears in your brain will be spinning like your crankshaft.
I now consider you my post-riders school teacher. I am so grateful to be hearing your advice on finding a favorite road and riding tour own ride. It's all so incredibly helpful. I'm on month 5 on a HD street 750 in Los Angeles. I can use all the advice you can give. I'm binge watching your channel friend!
Thank yo so much for watching!
This guy knows what he's talking about I've been riding for a couple years and learning safety is everything when you ride
This is very helpful information. It is basically what I already know/ learned but it's always good to keep drilling this into my head before I get my bike (hopefully in the next couple weeks)
I took the cmsp (california version of msf) and got into my own head during the test and failed despite doing very well during all the trainings so I learned that I can ride a motorcycle as long as there's no pressure or stress. Only problem is the road next to my mobile home park is a 45-55m/h highway 😭
Then the road it turns onto is a busy 40m/h 6 lane-road.
the part just prior to 9 mins.....regarding doing some of your own work , familiarizing yourself with your bike mechanically is spot on. knowledge is prerequisite to survival . live it learn it . another great vid w the smoothest delivery , by far. be safe everyone !
RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE. I was introduced to bikes by my friends who do crazy stunts. I was so impatient with my progress because I wanted so bad to be as comfortable as them but you can’t rush that. Ever. It just doesn’t work. I rushed and put myself on roads I wasn’t comfortable with and really hurt myself one time. It’s been a while I’m all fine now but I’ve been slower on my approach this time. And I feel amazing now! At my own pace. It’s not a race for who can do the baddest fastest. It’s just you and your bike
I got my bike about a year ago. Haven't been further than some of the back roads around my house. Still getting used to it. But I'll get there eventually, I'm in no hurry.
It totally reminds me of the West Hills of Portland Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is beautiful like that in the Fall season. Thanks for the awesome video for beginner riders.
Thank you for these video! Your words are really motivating especially for a begginer like me 😌😌 helps me to be motivated and gain confidence i needed to go out on a highway.
All very true. As a new rider myself (4 months now and counting) all of these tips have helped me greatly. Low speed maneuvering has also let me beat a few more seasoned riders around corners and turns. You get to learn and trust the bike and know it won't dump you when you're doing certain things. If you can do it slow, you can do it fast and usually better than others that never do it slow.
Well said.
Nicely said so true . I quit group rides for that reason riding is so much fun .
Oh I love this video. You have the best attitude. I’m only on the road two weeks and I’ve so much to learn and am very nervous getting on my KTM, but I want to get better. Your calm demeanour is just what I needed. Thank you
“The colors on this bushes and trees are beautiful”
Me, the colorblind watcher: huh?
Well you’re missing out!
Way to keep it simple and honest. I look forward to your next video.
I couldn't have narrated that any better your 100 % correct ridesafe
Hello GW, thanks for sharing the knowledge, I purchased a used Honda CB500F and after having it delivered I noticed tape around the tip of the clutch lever. I ordered replacement levers but after having the bike serviced, I was informed by the tech that OEM clutch lever was the best options due to the clutch configuration on the 2022 Honda CB500F. The part was only $19.00 so I just had the OEM lever installed rather than the designer levers that I purchased. Again, great video for us newbs!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! ❤ You are a brilliant teacher, so easy to understand - and all you say make complete sense! ❤ Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪
I am impressed with your way of giving beginner instruction. Very good job! Keep up the good work and I will definitely refer others and beginners to your channel.
Thanks, I needed to hear this today. All good advice.
Thank you for watching. Ride safe!
Yes I certainly agree with riding at your confidence level. That is when motorcycle riding is fun, safe and relaxing. When riding with groups ... ride how you like to ride. Sometimes I have to tell others that I am a slow rider and I will catch up.
Nothing wrong with being a slow rider. It’s safer. I’m a do the speed limit kind of rider myself. Any thing that increases the odds of avoiding accidents is what I’m all about, because I intend on riding for a very long time.
Totally agree with you . Most of what you said I started doing and am still doing as a newer rider . I have ridden quads in Baja and friends dirt bikes here and there but I finally bought my own motorcycle last fall . Maybe shouldn't say fall when talking about riding , hmm .
Anyway I cruise around my small town practicing starts and stops shifting through the gears proper turns etc . Lots of 1st and 2nd gear stuff . When I start out I hit the first intersection and turn uphill doe a block and take a sharp turn that levels out . I will go around the block until I take that turn in such a way as to not hit a parked car that may be on the other side . Sometimes I get it ok on the first try other times I end up too close to the other curb . Also I find that when I ride with a fair bit of intensity and bit of aggression the situation is in more control . It's not speeding or recklessness it's more of me telling myself alright c'mon let's go , I hold the bars tighter put more weight on the pegs squeeze the tank with my knees and get my but off the seat a bit . When I get like that the bike does what I want to do for the most part . It's like when as a kid and you were learning to take a jump and you get ready and focus pull up some and fly a bit then brace for the landing . I get that same feeling and have that same attitude . Then there are times where things are more routine and I can relax a bit and look around at what and why I ride for in the first place .
So once again very good advice hope your viewers will take it !
Very helpful. Your patient energy is quite refreshing. You would be an excellent rider coach.
Thanks. I'm the exact same way as to why I decided to start riding.
thank you very much for that video ! support from France-Paris ! Keep doing the good job and stay bless
Another awesome vlog. Also, where are you riding bud? The landscape is beautiful! And your points on gaining confidence is spot on. Although I myself haven't started riding yet and my brand new bike is sitting in the garage waiting for spring to come I'm not a new driver and everything you said made so much sense to me.
Yakima Wa.
I appreciate all you were talking about in this video I have been only been riding for a couple months.. and I'm to hit the streets. Because I'm about to get it checked and I'm alil nervous...thanks again
Great and slow video, just gotta build those skills and setup that good foundation with fundamentals. Never exceed your ability, stay safe out there man!
I went for my license. Never ridden a bike before. I was told to come back another time. I felt so disheartened I didn’t go back. They give you a few chances. But on day 1 I didn’t go back. I wanna give it another go!
You’ve nailed it yet again with this video. It’s a relief to know I’m not alone with my experiences whilst learning to ride. All the best mate, keep up the good work 👍
Great Video with some good advice for anyone that will listen. I agree with you too btw.. Love this time of year, hate the temperature. I've never heard it put better!
I've always considered "being able to stop" my #1 priority and confidence builder. I realize that it's hard to practice the last thing you get to do ... "first," but I felt compelled to use the same strategy when I was a beginner tractor-trailer driver. Backing into a dock door, without running over something, was what I considered #1 priority and unless you take timeout to practice, it's the skill that you only get to practice once or twice a day.
Don't wait for a necessary stop to practice braking. Knowing you can stop is a great confidence builder !!
Great episode love your wisdom and thinking, a bike is for enjoyment not to get killed on, I'm just getting back into biking after 40 yrs.
Thanks again. I concur with all you say. I know I need to get back to car park practice. Emergency braking and u turns etc. Especially on a cruiser. Looking out for my second bike presently. Possibly a Kawasaki Z650.
As a brand new rider that just bought my first bike, this video is really hit home. Great advice. Nice work. You've got my sub.
Between the encouraging and wise advice, the laid-back friendly approach, and the beautiful scenery, this makes for a most pleasant and satisfying view. Where IS this amazing place? The squirrel!
Yakima Washington.
Just got my first bike and am completely new at riding and this video really helped. Thank you for the great tips!
Thanks for this. Had my license since I was 22, but took about 10 years off because of moving and job. Now getting back into it, everything feels like using my left-hand (opposite) to write.
Love the work on your own bike comment. It’s so true. Between RUclips and other chat sites you can do pretty much everything you need to do. I draw the line when I need specialty tools to make a fix. Cheers. Sad day...looking at the weather I think I’m done for the season. 8400km not bad for a newbie. Holding out on winterizing my Vulcan S until the snow flies.
I'm 36 and bought my 1st bike sorta on empulse and it sat for about a week as I was pretty nervous about riding it. I work really wonky hours at a state job so a MSF course wasn't an option, if I was gonna do it I had to do it myself. I quit drinking because I found I was getting into the habit of using the old " after work beer, ohh shucks, can't drive now" as an excuse not get out there and try it. Eventually I just forced myself out to our little road and... it all just worked. Bike didn't fall, my 1st turn was a low speed u turn and ... nothing happened, bike obeyed me and then I felt it dogging down so I went to shift and....it shifted lol. So now every day when I get off I do this course around town. Some days I go left, some days right, some days I ride to the river to have a smoke when it's really early and the river has that sweet low fog on it. But God...I was terrified at the start.
Sir you are one of the best 👍👍👍you nailed right on the spot thank you sir for your help
Such sage advice!!! Thank you.
Good video , common sense advice. I'm getting into biking after about 30 years, after riding motocross as a young man. i am a little hesitant because my confidence level is low, as i was never a street rider. i do know how to handle a bike, but its still different. Im purchasing a 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan s, new. i appreciate your video, and have subscribed.
Excellent advises! Even the champions was newbies at a point...
I agree with all of your topics and experiences! Thanks for sharing with us!
Good old Scenic Drive. I did a lot of the landscaping up there. Great content. 🏍
It’s beautiful this time of year.
Absolutely I miss home. If Airlift will ever transfer me I will be back. This Seattle life gets to one.
Absolutely love and appreciate your videos I subscribed to your video feed love the laid back approach you have and the advice is solid as a new rider myself this is helpful
Thank you for watching!
I really appreciate your videos, clear voice, lot's of wisdom to spread for noobs like me and you got some nice and chill music in the background.
Buying my first bike Wednesday, this really helped!
Great words of wisdom. Ride safe my friend and God bless
Great I will give it a try this weekend
im in the process of trying to tame my zzr 1200, i think getting some track practice over a weekened would be fantastic, a great place to getting more comfortable with higher rpms. better on a track than on public roads. i recommend the same for anyone new to riding or has gotten themselves a litre bike or any sports bike really, find some lessons to take at your nearest track.
Too bad the nearest track to me is several hundred miles away...☹️
Lots of wisdom, much appreciated, the pearls you give are missed by many trainers.
Great video...lots of great information, thank you.
Thank you 🙏been riding a month and I’m moving right along!
Excellent video. I will be getting my bike in a few months so this information is very helpful. Thank you
Thank you for the tips about practicing and starting very slowly like learning an instrument-that really clicked. I will be thinking about this on my next ride.
Love your channel. Much smarter than most.
Very simply put...great video....keep the vids coming!!
Nice idea to drive on your own and learn by yourself....that will certainly make one under stand the machine wel...it would be nice if u can make video on slow speed stuffs....
I enjoy your videos keep up the good work words to live by 👍🏽
I really like how you explain everything. Big thanks!
Most of the things I do.
I have only ridden with someone else a couple of time, maybe three at the most. One of the reasons I ride is to be alone, to have time to think and focus, and being with other riders is just a distraction. Plus I don't have a lot of friends that ride, and I don't join group rides because every group ride I've seen ends in either someone crashing or the cops getting involved
I always wear my gear when I ride. There were only two occasions where I didn't. One was after an oil change where I wanted to get the oil through the engine so I took it for a two minute ride around the block. Only gear was my helmet.
The only other time was I wanted to test a theory I have. I think we ride differently with gear and without. When I was out with just the helmet and gloves, I was way more aware of everything around me than I ever was before on the bike. You know how vulnerable you feel out there with all the gear on, it's that only amplified. I was checking my mirrors more, should checks more, more following distance, not as impatient with slower cars, etc. I used that as my new baseline for riding. I think I was getting too comfortable with my gear on and thinking I wouldn't get hurt. Riding without gear will make you feel vulnerable especially if you're used to always wearing it. As a rider,, once you're comfortable and confident on the bike, I recommend a ride without the gear for a quick reality check.
I have done the same, taken a few short rides without gear. Felt completely out of my element and made me nervous... I don’t feel invulnerable with my gear on, but it helps with concentrating on what I’m doing instead of worrying about crashing. Good comment! 👍🏻
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Good stuff!! Only time I don't have full gear on would be on my way staright to work and back.
Great advice and just the video that I needed to hear today. I recently upgraded to a Honda rebel 500 and I know I can ride it I’ve only had it for a few weeks but my confidence for some reason or another just is getting the best of me. I need to get on that bike and do exactly what you’re talking about. Get familiar with this bike. My other bike is a Honda rebel 250 and I could tear the streets up with that but with this one it’s gonna take me a little time. I appreciate the advice that you gave, great video!
Thank you buddy for the advice
One more time exelent, thanks and God bless you.
Memorise the controls.. this is a very good advice !
Fun fact about seatbelts. My dad had an accident as a passenger in a car in September. The belt broke 4 pairs of his ribs and the breast bone (in 2 places). But he's alive.
Probably would have been worse if not wearing one... Glad to hear he survived. A long time ago, I was passenger in an accident. Wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, ended up with a concussion from my head breaking the windshield. Walked away from it though. Got lucky that day.
@@GasWorksISO I thumbed up the fact you walked away, not the fact you took party in an accident, just to be clear. ;) Cheers!
Thanks for the encouragement
Awesome mate I think you are doing a fantastic job explaining the things that need to be explained. Well done
Good video, and advice. Just had thin conversation today at our chapter meeting. BTW beautiful fall colors.
Seeing that squirrel reminded me of what happened to me yesterday. I was riding on some country roads when nature called. I found a nice secluded area, parked my bike, got off and stepped back into the woods a little. I did my business and was just looking around at what a neat little spot I had located. My attention kept getting drawn to what looked like a stump or large piece of wood on the ground about 15-20 feet away from me. I just had to get a closer look for some odd reason. As I took a couple of steps toward the stump I was met with a huge surprise. It moved! It unwound itself and up popped a coyote!! A freaking wild coyote starring me face to face! I was so shocked I just immediately said “holy shucks” kinda, and it immediately turned and ran back into the woods. Pretty cool. Kinda scary but pretty cool as well. Just glad I didn’t get any closer before it realized I was there and stood up!
Thanks gas work garage ur tips have improved my riding skills
What beautiful houses and colours of the trees . Looks like a super part of town . Is this the USA 🇺🇸?
Wise words!
Once again, slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
Great advice. New rider still shopping for my first bike. I'd love to ride on the quiet backroads in your video. Unfortunately, Honolulu is very congested so new riders here get thrown out in crazy bumper-to-bumper stop and go traffic from Day 1. Even church and school parking lots are gated for security so it's very difficult to find an off-road area to practice low-speed maneuvers and just get comfortable with the bike. Where's an abandoned strip mall when you need one. ;)
I would imagine your choices of motorcycles is kind of limited on the island? Do you have a lot of dealerships there?
Only 3 dealerships: 1-Indian/Suzuki; 2-HD/Kawasaki/Honda; 3- Aprilia/BMW/Ducati/Moto Guzzi/Piaggio/Triumph/Vespa. Dealers 2 and 3 are the same owner but different locations. Prices are high for new and used because it's Hawaii and inventory is limited. Even pre-owned offerings at the dealerships is scarce and overpriced in my opinion. I'm scouring Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp on a daily basis looking for something decent. Lots of big cruisers and sport bikes, but I'd prefer a standard or adventure bike for an upright seating position. A maxi-scooter like a Burgman 400 would probably make more sense in our traffic, but I kind of wanted to give the purist motorcycle route a shot first.
Thanks for that. Great vid 👍
love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Excellent vid with very easy listening tone of voice and instructions/advice. Beautiful neighbourhood you were riding through... where is that? Anyway, if I lived near you, we would be riding buddies because I also avoid the knuckleheads who crave the need for speed. The view along the way and pure enjoyment of the ride is my incentive to get out there. 😀👍
What a great video!
Lots of great advice right here.
Great video. It helps me.