Yeah. I'm a poor guy (which no shame, i'm willing to admit. 20 years old, still getting life sorted out) and walking everywhere SUCKS. I have a hard time finding work that i can stay at cause all the places are like 5 to 8 miles away (which as you can probably guess, takes a long time to walk. and Taxis are pricey when you're budgeting.) Have a license, living with father ATM, and he's got me helping at his store because of the COVID outbreak, so I'm going to be saving the money I get from helping there to get a scooter so I can actually make trips to a future job, to the grocery store, to go meet friends, and also to get to college once i start that. Figured I'd get a scooter instead of a used car because of pricing (and in my state, 49cc or under doesn't require a special license.)
hiiii......i dont know why u said that no one would watch this video...... this video helped me.. im the kind who is scared of roads ....and riding or driving...this video will guide those ppl like me...thnx.. stay blessed
I have a scooter and riding for the first time. Sometimes it's a smooth ride and sometimes it gets scary. I use my signals and I'm not speeding. Whenever I turn I start wobbling a little trying to stay in my lane. I need some advice.
I remember watching this before my moped shipped in like February, I was nervous at first but within a week or two got used to it and since then I’ve put like 1000 miles on it😂gone on 3 hour long trips and everything I love it currently saving for a motorcycle
Haha well, its a good video. I remember watching this before i had my scooter exam(We have a 50cc licence in The Netherlands) because i felt really nervous. I passed without any problems btw :p
Great respect that you pulled over to answer the phone call. Thanks for making this video, it's the top result on Google that I could find that gives a basic intro on how to start riding a scooter. Your information was detailed and easy to understand, and the video was just the right length. I didn't want to look like a newbie for my first time getting on a scooter, so thank you!
I've gotten my first scooter back in 2011 and was completely new to riding one. Within the same day I got the hang of it within a few minutes. To me it was like riding a bike without peddling, so I came across it easily. I would like to have something more powerful in the future, whenever I decide to go for a motorcycle license I'd like to have a go on a 150cc and beyond!
This was posted 8 years ago but simple and easy to learn and understand even though I don’t have a Scooter at all. But I’m planning on getting one soon! Shalom!
I watched this video around a month or 2 ago, along with many others but i really loved this one you made. I just loved it because it encouraged me to try it (my older brother offered me a ride on his scooter), you rock man. I tried riding it, the first day i was just going straight because i had fear of steering. The second day though i was already riding normally and i learned it all, thanks for this video mate, you're awesome!
I came here because I'm planning to rent a scooter while travelling in Indonesia soon, but I ended up focusing on your surroundings more much because I think that is the compound that I grew up in in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia years ago! A lot of memories came flooding in :')
This guy is wearing a proper gear (Gloves, helmet, etc). In India, people ride scooty at 60 Km/h in heavy traffic near traffic police without even a cap
Vishwam Soni in Holland there are scooters with blue plates, they are allowed on the cycling Path and they don’t need to wear helmets. But they need to be restricted to 25kmph but Many people remove the speed limit and drive like 50-60kmph with no helmet or what so ever.
I know this video is old now, but thanks for posting it. I am thinking of getting my first scooter/motorcycle and watching this has helped. You made it very simple so if you are on your own with your first machine there are ways for ease yourself into it without losing confidence. Thanks again.
@@tootzy-the-roll It is intuitive, if youre doing it counter intuitive you crash. All the machine does is move you forward, you have to do the rest yourself.
@@kaptein1247 not really if you have ridden a bicycle it's not that hard to balance my only problem is starting to drive (i poped a wheelie by accident once and fucked up my leg on a gravel road) (i dont own a scooter i drove my friend's like 20 times)
You don't turn by moving the handle bars the safest way to turn is getting comfortable leaning the bike. If you try to steer using the bars at 30+ mph you can very easily crash.
It's not like leaning so far that you are scraping the floor, But I was testing this out a few days after I saw this comment. And I kept my bike perfectly straight, And when I turned the handle I felt as if I was going to tip over.Frater Mus
The bike *is* tipping/leaning when you apply pressure to one grip. That's how it turns once you are underway. Note that we are not talking about wrestling the bar, just applying pressure. The reason this is harder to learn on a scooter is there is no tank to grab with the knees to keep yourself centered, "one" with the bike. The body does not move, does not lean on its own. The body stays in a line; visualize it like this -- the cornering forces come down through the top of the rider's head, down the spine, the butt, through the middle of the seat seat, down the center of the bike to the tires. There are exceptions at the extremes of speed (knee-dragging and very tight slow-speed work) but in general if your body is moving around the rider/bike system is out of whack and the rider has less control. That is Bad. The good news is that anyone who can go around a corner without crashing is *already* countersteering. The next step is to understand you are doing it so next time you overcook a corner you remain centered, keep the throttle neutral, and PUSH that inside grip. This will lean the bike over for a tighter radius. With any luck you and I live to clean out our shorts and ride another day. I highly recommend Hough's Proficient Motorcycling for folks who want to get the most out of their road bike/scooter.
My parents gifted me one today. I dont know much but I'm getting slowly used to it. This help me and made me comfortable! Im kinda short and I cant touch the ground with out jumping off the seat.
"0:34 - I doubt anyone will" .. one million views later. Well, I like it because despite the fact that I turn 39 in September, I've never ever had a scooter before. I always drove cars since I got my drivers license, including sleepers :) And today I'm picking up my first one. So yes, this does help me. Thanks !
@@Nitu_S.C. About 4 seconds. It immediately felt right ! I am a tall guy (200cm) and I got a Sym Symphony SR50. Here in the Netherlands you're allowed to drive 45 km/h and it does that. I didn't tweak/tune it.
@@YouriHL I am currently working in Netherlands (strangely enough my temporary living location is in Germany) and I want to ask you a question: is it required to have a license to ride on a scooter in Netherlands?
@@Nitu_S.C. Yes, it is. You need either a scooter drivers license (which costs around 500 euro) or a car drivers license (which is very expensive these days). When you have a scooter drivers license, it depends wheter you can drive a 25 km/h (snorscooter) or a 45 km/h scooter (bromscooter). If you have a full drivers license, you can drive a snor- and bromscooter. Same goes for a motorcycle license. BUT: there is a catch here. If you, for some reason, are from outside the European Union, then you have to inform at the RDW (or CBR) what you can or cannot drive here. Best thing to do is to contact the ambassy of your country here in the Netherlands. From what I know, is that people from Russia, China and Japan are not allowed to drive a snor- and bromscooter in the Netherlands, while people from Australia, New Zealand and Canada can. I'm unsure about those from the USA.
@@YouriHL I'm from Romania, so I come from an EU country...so it's wiser to have a driver's license because the rest (aka scooter) needs just practice. Thank you, dear stranger, for your time and valuable info!
Never driven any type of scooter and I'm in mexico for a while and my family thought I could use one. It all happened in a day and now I have a scooter and my couisin and uncle are too busy to teach me so this video for sure answered my questions and gave me a good guide to go off of whenever I try it tomorrow for the first time. I would try today but it got here as soon as it was sun down and I'm not comfortable trying it for the first time in the dark lol so thank you for the video
I've never rode a scooter but the first time I rode an ATV I crashed when I got gutsy and had a yellow and black bruise on my smooch and fractured my wrist. DONT GET COCKY it always ends in pain
I also ones drove an ATV and almost tipped over while on my scooter I would have even gotten close to falling but that’s due to the fact you have to steer with your handlebars and try to not tip over with your weight and eventually I got the hang of it but the first time was really scary
Old video and still helpful today. It is what I was looking for. I am not a driver and am planning to get a little 50cc scooter in a few months time. I am a little nervous as am 61 years old and thought about getting one for a long time. I wanted to see something basic for a beginner. I particularly liked advice re going slow and also feet close to ground until more relaxed and confident. I just wanted something that I could use to get around more easily and low costs to run. I have seen some vespas that are so cute and although expensive may possibly get one of those. I was also looking at a Peugeot Kisbee. Your little beginners video helped a lot so thanks :)
Thank you for this. I tried to ride Ruby (yes I named my scooter, don't judge) And I caught whisky throttle. Now I have a scar on my arm and Ruby's banged up. Hopefully after watching this I can tame her.
awesome video.. m a woman , wanted to drive a scooter but i was very scared.. thank god, i watched this video, which has given me so much confidence to move ahead.
wow I learned a lot from this video. great video as my husband (he raced pro motocross for Yamaha back in the 80s) wants me to learn how to ride a scooter I got for my birthday, it's been sitting for 3 months and I'm so scared to try it. Sometimes I go out and start it up than I chicken out. LOL, This really is a great video Thanks Ride Metch. Liked and 441 people that disliked this video? I think he did a dam good job.
Riding the scooter is almost as easy as riding a bicycle, with the only difference that you have to be more gentle with scooter. Scooter is faster and heavier, therefore it's harder to steer. It may cause problems, when you are going too slow on the scooter and you lose balance, or if you are unsure about what speed should you have while taking a corner/curve.
I'm waiting for my x-por x19 in the mail 🥲 First scooter. I have to get a motorcycle license to drive it- Watching yer vid makes me feel a bit for comfortable. Thanks, man.
You did in fact made a great video, you mentions one of the most important things, most people do not dare to speak of, that it is ok to be afraid and yes do take it slow until you feel good about it. Thanks a lot!
This really did help me. Im still a little nervous on the roads but I'm getting there. Also you don't steer the handlebars, you got to lean with the bike otherwise you're most likely crash or loose control of the bike 🙂
Thank you for the tip that it was ok to keep your feet close to the ground if you're nervous about tipping over. That's my main fear, is falling over on this (like you do when 1st learning how to ride a bicycle for the 1st time). Learning how to balance it, without having a heavy piece of machinery falling on top of me, was my greatest concern for learning how to ride a scooter.
This video was the best among those which I watched to learn how to ride a scooter for the first time.The only question I am having is that is it hard to turn the scooter?
Video was super helpful my dude. My girlfriend and I will be visiting Bali, Indonesia next year. And, the easiest way to get around is on scooter. It seemed intimidating at first. But, this video helped. Thanks.
How do I loose the fear of riding a scooter for the first time with cars behind you or traffic around you, I feel unprotected and think aomeone may hit me in the back even if I am wearing bright clothing, also can I put extra flashing lighta anywhere in the back of a scooter? Thanks H
Hey thanks for this video . This is really useful. you said you will answer our questions.So I have a question. I understood the mechanism but I am facing issue with balance when I am trying to ride my scooty always go to right side so I have to push break. What I am doing wrong here mate?
+zam If you're facing any balance issues try and ride very slowly while keeping your feet closer to the ground until you feel comfortable enough to lift them up. Make sure that you're not riding fast while your feet are close to the ground as you can injure your feet. Don't be scared buddy, but take it easy and always make sure you stay within your comfort zone!
True, but I just wanted to put it out in case anyone was interested.. To people who have been riding for years scooters are nothing, but there might be someone out there who has never tried riding one before. Thanks for stopping by.. :)
Thank u bc I’m trying to learn how to ride a scooter for the first time and u just showed me how to thanks u I’m subscribe to u rn for helping me imma show love on ur channel💯
Just so you know that this video is simple but very useful. May I ask if the operation with Honda Gyro Canopy the same? I have problem in balance so I need 3 wheels scooter. Thanks
Hello. Thanks for your video, it is interesting, what are you saying?! A lot of people want to learn how to get on that basic thing, but they don't know where to seek info from hehe. I hope you make more 'basic' stuff vids, keep it up.
I wish i saw this before i went to the Philippines. My group ended up renting scooters for a day and i kinda peer pressured myself into riding one with no prior experience. Very easy to ride but actually driving on the road with ppl passing you was terrifying.
Hi Ride Metch Just want to say that this video really helped me on my recent trip to Bali. I am terrified of bikes and scooters but had to face my fears and do it anyway. You have to ride a scooter in Bali if you are going to go anywhere. I have referred this onto a friend. I had two "crashes" one because the person I was following took hand off the accelerator, didn't brake and I wasn't watching her in front, was looking at a temple and rice paddy fields - crash, we both fell to the ground, fortunate no one else was around. The other was two scooter riders overtook me on both sides, their legs touched mine and it freaked me out, I lost control of the scooter and smashed into a wall! Apart from that I think I did pretty well!! e
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“And for anybody who might be interested, which I doubt anybody will.”
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Yeah. I'm a poor guy (which no shame, i'm willing to admit. 20 years old, still getting life sorted out) and walking everywhere SUCKS. I have a hard time finding work that i can stay at cause all the places are like 5 to 8 miles away (which as you can probably guess, takes a long time to walk. and Taxis are pricey when you're budgeting.)
Have a license, living with father ATM, and he's got me helping at his store because of the COVID outbreak, so I'm going to be saving the money I get from helping there to get a scooter so I can actually make trips to a future job, to the grocery store, to go meet friends, and also to get to college once i start that.
Figured I'd get a scooter instead of a used car because of pricing (and in my state, 49cc or under doesn't require a special license.)
R.A. Klein II lol we are in the same boat man goodluck I hope you find a good one try offerup when you start your search
Stolen...
I'm interested! 👍🙋🚲
Ha ha lol
Just so that you know... it IS helpful! Thanks mate
hiiii......i dont know why u said that no one would watch this video......
this video helped me..
im the kind who is scared of roads ....and riding or driving...this video will guide those ppl like me...thnx..
stay blessed
I feel the same, i dont feel comfortable driving in cars...but this will help me in the future.
Just 1 advice. If it's a scooter push the brake turn on ignition and...... *FLOORRRR IT!!!!!*
I have a scooter and riding for the first time. Sometimes it's a smooth ride and sometimes it gets scary. I use my signals and I'm not speeding. Whenever I turn I start wobbling a little trying to stay in my lane. I need some advice.
Rachel Fernandez chill with the elipses
Do I need / have a bike no
Did I watch the whole video
Absolutely
I remember watching this before my moped shipped in like February, I was nervous at first but within a week or two got used to it and since then I’ve put like 1000 miles on it😂gone on 3 hour long trips and everything I love it currently saving for a motorcycle
"and for anybody who might be interested, which I doubt anybody will" 107K views lol
215k now!
230K now!!
Haha well, its a good video. I remember watching this before i had my scooter exam(We have a 50cc licence in The Netherlands) because i felt really nervous. I passed without any problems btw :p
it actually is a good video, good advice
hey i rode most bikes but scooters are somthing else
Great respect that you pulled over to answer the phone call. Thanks for making this video, it's the top result on Google that I could find that gives a basic intro on how to start riding a scooter. Your information was detailed and easy to understand, and the video was just the right length. I didn't want to look like a newbie for my first time getting on a scooter, so thank you!
I've gotten my first scooter back in 2011 and was completely new to riding one. Within the same day I got the hang of it within a few minutes. To me it was like riding a bike without peddling, so I came across it easily. I would like to have something more powerful in the future, whenever I decide to go for a motorcycle license I'd like to have a go on a 150cc and beyond!
This was posted 8 years ago but simple and easy to learn and understand even though I don’t have a Scooter at all. But I’m planning on getting one soon! Shalom!
I watched this video around a month or 2 ago, along with many others but i really loved this one you made.
I just loved it because it encouraged me to try it (my older brother offered me a ride on his scooter), you rock man. I tried riding it, the first day i was just going straight because i had fear of steering. The second day though i was already riding normally and i learned it all, thanks for this video mate, you're awesome!
3 years later, still so very helpful! Thank you!
I came here because I'm planning to rent a scooter while travelling in Indonesia soon, but I ended up focusing on your surroundings more much because I think that is the compound that I grew up in in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia years ago! A lot of memories came flooding in :')
*and for anybody that's interested. Wich i doubt anybody will.*
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JeliLiam try 235k views now😂
This guy is wearing a proper gear (Gloves, helmet, etc). In India, people ride scooty at 60 Km/h in heavy traffic near traffic police without even a cap
Vishwam Soni in Holland there are scooters with blue plates, they are allowed on the cycling Path and they don’t need to wear helmets. But they need to be restricted to 25kmph but Many people remove the speed limit and drive like 50-60kmph with no helmet or what so ever.
Because India is crap
There's literally a group of people eho get paided in India to remove bodies from all the crashes cause there's so many.
@@kevino1489 shut up
@@321_syec_pragneshpillai9 dam, goteem
Anybody watching in 2024
Yup
Buying a Super 8 150cc tomorrow!!!!
Yes
Yep
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I know this video is old now, but thanks for posting it. I am thinking of getting my first scooter/motorcycle and watching this has helped. You made it very simple so if you are on your own with your first machine there are ways for ease yourself into it without losing confidence. Thanks again.
Currently in Vietnam and wanted to learn to ride l. Soon as you mentioned counter steering I was like "I'm out" looks like I'm taking the bus
Don’t let that discourage you.. it’s not what it is. If you think about it, it seems more difficult than just doing it.
Counter-stearing is easy, but counter-intuitive. Instead of pulling on the right, you just push on the right, and you'll turn right.
Just stay relaxed and let the machine do all the work.
@@tootzy-the-roll It is intuitive, if youre doing it counter intuitive you crash. All the machine does is move you forward, you have to do the rest yourself.
@@kaptein1247 not really if you have ridden a bicycle it's not that hard to balance my only problem is starting to drive (i poped a wheelie by accident once and fucked up my leg on a gravel road) (i dont own a scooter i drove my friend's like 20 times)
You don't turn by moving the handle bars the safest way to turn is getting comfortable leaning the bike. If you try to steer using the bars at 30+ mph you can very easily crash.
I've been there
+David Spinnanger How do you propose the lean be induced?
It's not like leaning so far that you are scraping the floor, But I was testing this out a few days after I saw this comment. And I kept my bike perfectly straight, And when I turned the handle I felt as if I was going to tip over.Frater Mus
The bike *is* tipping/leaning when you apply pressure to one grip. That's how it turns once you are underway. Note that we are not talking about wrestling the bar, just applying pressure.
The reason this is harder to learn on a scooter is there is no tank to grab with the knees to keep yourself centered, "one" with the bike.
The body does not move, does not lean on its own. The body stays in a line; visualize it like this -- the cornering forces come down through the top of the rider's head, down the spine, the butt, through the middle of the seat seat, down the center of the bike to the tires. There are exceptions at the extremes of speed (knee-dragging and very tight slow-speed work) but in general if your body is moving around the rider/bike system is out of whack and the rider has less control. That is Bad.
The good news is that anyone who can go around a corner without crashing is *already* countersteering. The next step is to understand you are doing it so next time you overcook a corner you remain centered, keep the throttle neutral, and PUSH that inside grip. This will lean the bike over for a tighter radius. With any luck you and I live to clean out our shorts and ride another day.
I highly recommend Hough's Proficient Motorcycling for folks who want to get the most out of their road bike/scooter.
Counter steering, leaning alone doesn't help. Google it.
hey, my first scooter driving experience was scary but I really want to learn...thanks a lot for this video.
"and for anybody who might be interested, which I doubt anybody will" 746,000 views, haha
Super helpful! Just got my first scooter; have never driving any two-wheeled thing beyond a bicycle so I really appreciated this video.
My parents gifted me one today. I dont know much but I'm getting slowly used to it. This help me and made me comfortable! Im kinda short and I cant touch the ground with out jumping off the seat.
"0:34 - I doubt anyone will" .. one million views later.
Well, I like it because despite the fact that I turn 39 in September, I've never ever had a scooter before. I always drove cars since I got my drivers license, including sleepers :)
And today I'm picking up my first one. So yes, this does help me. Thanks !
Can you tell me how long it took you to learn on it? And what was the most difficult part?
@@Nitu_S.C. About 4 seconds. It immediately felt right ! I am a tall guy (200cm) and I got a Sym Symphony SR50. Here in the Netherlands you're allowed to drive 45 km/h and it does that. I didn't tweak/tune it.
@@YouriHL I am currently working in Netherlands (strangely enough my temporary living location is in Germany) and I want to ask you a question: is it required to have a license to ride on a scooter in Netherlands?
@@Nitu_S.C. Yes, it is. You need either a scooter drivers license (which costs around 500 euro) or a car drivers license (which is very expensive these days). When you have a scooter drivers license, it depends wheter you can drive a 25 km/h (snorscooter) or a 45 km/h scooter (bromscooter). If you have a full drivers license, you can drive a snor- and bromscooter. Same goes for a motorcycle license. BUT: there is a catch here. If you, for some reason, are from outside the European Union, then you have to inform at the RDW (or CBR) what you can or cannot drive here. Best thing to do is to contact the ambassy of your country here in the Netherlands.
From what I know, is that people from Russia, China and Japan are not allowed to drive a snor- and bromscooter in the Netherlands, while people from Australia, New Zealand and Canada can. I'm unsure about those from the USA.
@@YouriHL I'm from Romania, so I come from an EU country...so it's wiser to have a driver's license because the rest (aka scooter) needs just practice. Thank you, dear stranger, for your time and valuable info!
Never driven any type of scooter and I'm in mexico for a while and my family thought I could use one. It all happened in a day and now I have a scooter and my couisin and uncle are too busy to teach me so this video for sure answered my questions and gave me a good guide to go off of whenever I try it tomorrow for the first time. I would try today but it got here as soon as it was sun down and I'm not comfortable trying it for the first time in the dark lol so thank you for the video
He doesnt know that this video is really helpful especially for beginners, thanks dude.
I've never rode a scooter but the first time I rode an ATV I crashed when I got gutsy and had a yellow and black bruise on my smooch and fractured my wrist.
DONT GET COCKY it always ends in pain
Yah everything's healed but I'm not kidding don't get cocky. It never ends well
I also ones drove an ATV and almost tipped over while on my scooter I would have even gotten close to falling but that’s due to the fact you have to steer with your handlebars and try to not tip over with your weight and eventually I got the hang of it but the first time was really scary
As people always said : "No pain,No gain"
Been there done that i tried to show off to my freind and went right into the curb but not with an atv
the first time a drove an atv I even drifted perfectly lol And to think I was really nervous back then
Gifted a 150cc ejewel. To nervous to try it. Your video was crazy informative and useful for novice riders. Will definitely give it a go now. Thanks!
Old video and still helpful today. It is what I was looking for. I am not a driver and am planning to get a little 50cc scooter in a few months time. I am a little nervous as am 61 years old and thought about getting one for a long time. I wanted to see something basic for a beginner. I particularly liked advice re going slow and also feet close to ground until more relaxed and confident. I just wanted something that I could use to get around more easily and low costs to run. I have seen some vespas that are so cute and although expensive may possibly get one of those. I was also looking at a Peugeot Kisbee. Your little beginners video helped a lot so thanks :)
Did u do it
I love your humble underestimation of the matter. Thank you for the help. You are a good friend.
Thank you for this.
I tried to ride Ruby (yes I named my scooter, don't judge) And I caught whisky throttle. Now I have a scar on my arm and Ruby's banged up.
Hopefully after watching this I can tame her.
awesome video.. m a woman , wanted to drive a scooter but i was very scared.. thank god, i watched this video, which has given me so much confidence to move ahead.
wow I learned a lot from this video. great video as my husband (he raced pro motocross for Yamaha back in the 80s) wants me to learn how to ride a scooter I got for my birthday, it's been sitting for 3 months and I'm so scared to try it. Sometimes I go out and start it up than I chicken out. LOL, This really is a great video Thanks Ride Metch. Liked and 441 people that disliked this video? I think he did a dam good job.
Did you ever give it a ride?
Thanks to do it, it is not dumb at all, think that there is people who never in it's life has ride a scooter. So, big thank you! 😀
Riding the scooter is almost as easy as riding a bicycle, with the only difference that you have to be more gentle with scooter. Scooter is faster and heavier, therefore it's harder to steer. It may cause problems, when you are going too slow on the scooter and you lose balance, or if you are unsure about what speed should you have while taking a corner/curve.
LOSE balance!?!?!
I'm waiting for my x-por x19 in the mail 🥲 First scooter. I have to get a motorcycle license to drive it- Watching yer vid makes me feel a bit for comfortable. Thanks, man.
You did in fact made a great video, you mentions one of the most important things, most people do not dare to speak of, that it is ok to be afraid and yes do take it slow until you feel good about it. Thanks a lot!
Im getting my license in two months im 14.5 Thanks alot for the help, this will make it so much easier!!
thanks for teaching me and my son the basics of riding a scooter we are grateful!
Thank you for your time and help, I really appreciate it. I needed the introduction to the moped world. I'm getting one tomorrow.
Your explanations were perfect, you helped me more than my friends who were next to me when i tried to ride one
This really did help me. Im still a little nervous on the roads but I'm getting there. Also you don't steer the handlebars, you got to lean with the bike otherwise you're most likely crash or loose control of the bike 🙂
What are you saying? You mean when cornering?
Thank you for the tip that it was ok to keep your feet close to the ground if you're nervous about tipping over.
That's my main fear, is falling over on this (like you do when 1st learning how to ride a bicycle for the 1st time). Learning how to balance it, without having a heavy piece of machinery falling on top of me, was my greatest concern for learning how to ride a scooter.
Excellent video and very useful. I just bought a scooter and have never ridden one before. So this was great! Thank you.
This video did everything in its power to detract from it's awesomeness. The tribe has spoken...400 000 views....
7 years later and still helping people
Bro made a video for 1 close friend and has now been watched by more then 1 million people I wonder how much money he accidentally made
Just bought our first two scooters....this video really helped!
This video was the best among those which I watched to learn how to ride a scooter for the first time.The only question I am having is that is it hard to turn the scooter?
Video was super helpful my dude. My girlfriend and I will be visiting Bali, Indonesia next year. And, the easiest way to get around is on scooter. It seemed intimidating at first. But, this video helped. Thanks.
Thanks for the video, i just got a scooter today. A bit scared to get on the road. This helped me
Deffo helpful as my bf is learning how to ride a moped thanks mate
At what age can you ride a scooter/vespa?
1.1M views later ….. I’m interested and thank you for posting this! 😂
Hey man I know this video is old but 1.1 mil!!! You gotta have the confidence man and I hope throughout the years it gree
Very concise, clear, useful video. Well done.
agreed
Him: “Probably no one will watch this”
Video has 839K views
*Visible confusion*
How do I loose the fear of riding a scooter for the first time with cars behind you or traffic around you, I feel unprotected and think aomeone may hit me in the back even if I am wearing bright clothing, also can I put extra flashing lighta anywhere in the back of a scooter? Thanks
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Thanks for this I have been thinking about getting a moped and didn’t know anything about it this video has helped thanks
Getting my scooter soon thanks for the upload it's time to go PLUS ULTRA
Best tutorial here:
Step 1: Learn how to ride a bike
Step 2: If you can ride a bike, you can ride this ITS NOT THAT HARD
Lucas Miltenburg really I mean don't you click on some buttons
and yet I can ride a bicycle fine but still can't ride a scooter. Guess I'll be riding bitch the rest of my life lol
PiMama92 Make sure to where appropriate riding gear when you do that, because if you cant even ride a scooter... Then you can get pretty hurt
Lucas Miltenburg always. I've got a kid to think about, need my brain in my skull and shit y'know lol
Lucas Miltenburg loool I cant even ride a bike
great video dude. I'm thinking of getting me a 150cc scooter this spring and this vid is very helpful.
Its very easy
this is actually 2020, and don't doubt the importance of this video, we still have interest.
People like me need it 🤣🤣
step 1: never give gas when starting the bike
step 2: u good now
I just bought a 150cc and just learning to ride so this video is helpful.
Thank you so much for this video. It's exactly what I was looking for!
Watching from Ireland,
Loved it,
Top stuff,
Robert...
I am just watching this in 2024.
That was a nice tutoring.
I want to get a scooter myself, for my short distance movement.
“This has a lot of obstacles you know parked cars and wotnot, you might want to find a parking lot”😂
Im planning to try this out on my island vacation this weekend......thx much!
Tanx a million for you video ...now I know how to drive my my self..... without some one to teach me
Thank you so much bro! Will be receiving my Yamaha Nmax this November for my birthday ❤️
thanks for showing this video dude. Its help me to ride scooter without taken training form other person.
Hey thanks for this video . This is really useful. you said you will answer our questions.So I have a question. I understood the mechanism but I am facing issue with balance when I am trying to ride my scooty always go to right side so I have to push break. What I am doing wrong here mate?
+zam If you're facing any balance issues try and ride very slowly while keeping your feet closer to the ground until you feel comfortable enough to lift them up. Make sure that you're not riding fast while your feet are close to the ground as you can injure your feet. Don't be scared buddy, but take it easy and always make sure you stay within your comfort zone!
+Ride Metch if you ride fast it will autobalance
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Ride Metch Hey. Is it necessary to learn to ride the cycle first? Or is it alright if I jump to the scooter?
Delwyn Mathews it is a year later but it is easier when you can ride a bike....
Today I am purchasing my firs moped scooter, I never rode by myself but I am ready to learn, it will be better for me to get to work and other places.
Thank you very much for making this video. I'm planning on getting my first scooter soon.
7 years later it's still helpful!
You say no one will be interested I listened to every word 😄
I LOVE this video. I just got a electric bike scooter with pedal last week and I need some scooter practice. THANKS Ride Metch
I just won a scooter and I have no idea how to ride it!
Thanks for sharing your help.
Love the video, I just started to ride. Have been documenting my journey. Thanks for the tips.
True, but I just wanted to put it out in case anyone was interested.. To people who have been riding for years scooters are nothing, but there might be someone out there who has never tried riding one before. Thanks for stopping by.. :)
Fam.. I'm soon getting mine and this helps a lot! Thanks!
Thank u bc I’m trying to learn how to ride a scooter for the first time and u just showed me how to thanks u I’m subscribe to u rn for helping me imma show love on ur channel💯
Also front brake is 80% of your stopping power so when roads and wet to avoid slipping out it is good to use the rear brake very lightly
Thank you so much for this video. I am learning how to ride and it's very helpful so thank you!
So to stop you need to let go of the throttle?
CHEEEAAHHH !!!
moped vlogs pls
bro I like hes totally dissing his friend without trying to put him down
Never rode a bike and I'm in my 25s now and this is soo helpful 😅😅😅
Him: I doubt anyones going to want to watch this...
ONE MILLION VIEWS MY GUY!!!
If you be using for delivery the box mounted at the back will affect the fuel consumption or stability
Just so you know that this video is simple but very useful. May I ask if the operation with Honda Gyro Canopy the same? I have problem in balance so I need 3 wheels scooter. Thanks
ty!! wife geting a moped - making her watch this!! good job
she will love it. scooters are so fun.
Hello. Thanks for your video, it is interesting, what are you saying?! A lot of people want to learn how to get on that basic thing, but they don't know where to seek info from hehe. I hope you make more 'basic' stuff vids, keep it up.
Getting my scooter soon so this was very helpful. Just have to pass the license exams and stuff
Got one already?
Dave Vlutters Yeah, but I ended up buying a dirtbike that goes as fast as a scooter (45km/h) but I am considering to buy a scooter instead.
Thank you for the video! Please tell me. Which break is the front, which is rear?
I will try riding a scooter in Phuket, thanks for your instruction.
I wish i saw this before i went to the Philippines. My group ended up renting scooters for a day and i kinda peer pressured myself into riding one with no prior experience. Very easy to ride but actually driving on the road with ppl passing you was terrifying.
This is such an amazing video. Thumbs up
Hi Ride Metch
Just want to say that this video really helped me on my recent trip to Bali. I am terrified of bikes and scooters but had to face my fears and do it anyway. You have to ride a scooter in Bali if you are going to go anywhere.
I have referred this onto a friend. I had two "crashes" one because the person I was following took hand off the accelerator, didn't brake and I wasn't watching her in front, was looking at a temple and rice paddy fields - crash, we both fell to the ground, fortunate no one else was around.
The other was two scooter riders overtook me on both sides, their legs touched mine and it freaked me out, I lost control of the scooter and smashed into a wall!
Apart from that I think I did pretty well!!
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You smashed into a wall!😮 Were you ok?
Thanks. Had my first try in Bali