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Actually our msf instructors congratulated her on the purchase. Thanks for the comment though
Yea it's obvious he is ignorant. He is a good instructor but her being his girl blinds him, Nuff said. But obviously a smaller bike and more nimble be easier on her.
@@DanDanTheFireman dude you're talking too much let her ride for $%#% sake why you so ^%#$$#% annoying!!
Nikki we all laughed when he said, "I'll TRY to shut-up."
Speaking from my experience as a divemaster. After a student learns what they are supposed to be doing, it's better to let them make mistakes and then self-correct. Unless they are doing something that is really unsafe, of course. Students know when they make a mistake, and they naturally want to get better. Their confidence will build much more rapidly when they feel like they identified the problem and fixed it themselves. At this point it's about encouragement and making them feel safe. May I suggest that you go for a ride to a restaurant, then have a debrief. Ask her how she feels. Ask if there are any skills she feels like she needs to work on. Ask her if there are any skills she feels like she is doing really well. After lunch ride back and have another debrief. Ask is she feels like she has improved any of the skills she thought were lacking.
To answer the question in the title. I think she is ready. Although it's hard to tell because there's no traffic. To my mind, road strategy is far more important than smooth shifting.
I couldn't watch the whole video, way to much commentary. At this point Dan should just be watching out for hazards she might have missed. Of course I'm also the guy who did the msf course, got my license, and then went to the nearest Indian dealer and picked up a scout and drove it home. I didn't do any of the parking lot practice stuff, I went straight to the road :) . Now i'm pissed the weather is going to crap on me and I'm putting it away until April.
Just let her ride Dan she’s doing good but she’ll learn the more making her own decisions
I agree. I have been following along too. And I usually have to skip through his videos. He's being way to hands on. Especially with you continual parking lot segments. Far better if he had invested in dollar store pylons and had her start and stop in specific spots. And weave in them. With motorcycle riding. You learn by riding on real roads. Like in a business park after hours. With real stop signs and real interseftions.
What?.....your life?
Sigor Ezz I would do that for sure, not many people have 1 on 1 tuition after getting any type of vehicle license, Dan is doing a great job teaching Nikki all I was trying to say was I think it would be more beneficial if she learned to ride without continuous direction.
You’re doing great Nikki! You’re in the steep part of the learning curve, which is challenging, but you are improving steadily and your progress is easy to see. My wife and I just started riding this Spring after our MSF course, and every ride is a learning experience. Nice bike, too.
Soooo much better... She's a natural 🤘 now she is having fun, awesome!!!
The main point is the hell with what people say. I've watched Nikki start from the MSF course to here in a short time and with very little time for her to practice and the results are like night and day. Her stops are better, turns are almost on point, and up and down shifting is much smoother than when she started. We all learn at our own pace, some quicker and some slower than others. As long as you're being safe as possible and having a shit ton of fun then that's all that matters. Keep doing what you're doing guys and we'll keep watching and supporting another fellow rider on the road.
I’m loving these videos. Watching her and seeing her improve, boosts my confidence. Great patience and teaching. Much love from Phoenix
Hey Nikki. This is what helps me when shifting...know your gear rage per MPH. like my bike...
1st gear: 0-25mph
2nd gear: 25-35mph
3rd gear: 35-50mph
4th gear: 50-70pmh
5th gear: highway speeds .
So if I'm going 50 and I'm slowing down to do a turn, I go the the gear that fits the speed. So if I'm slowing down all the way to 20mph, I hold the clutch as I'm breaking and downshift all the way to 2nd gear, instead of shifting gears 1 by 1. All depends on the speed and matching the gear that fits the speed.
Well said
As a new rider myself, your videos are so helpful and add some humor! Thank you both for helping those of us who are less confident gain that confidence to be safe and have tons of fun!!! Ride on
Nice job Nikki! It's been really fun watching you go from dropping the bike in a parking lot to riding confidently on the road.
I just started riding around the same day as Nikki. I love watching her improve and that we make the same mistakes, shake it off, and keep learning.
I'm enjoying Nikki learning to ride. I understand the need to talk from instructor to student and it helps me think about how I will be doing the same type of exercises. I do appreciate the effort to convey the what's going on inside each of your heads while training. Thanks
I know this was 3 years ago, but I gotta say these vids are great. Your interaction is awesomely candid. Best tv on tv, guys!
Yayyy! Been waiting on this video!
My wife is learning, and we love these videos because she's at the stage where Nikki is at on these videos. I get that these are 4 years old, but you guys should post more videos riding together! They are very fun to watch for couples like us. Also, we're not that far from you guys, we live in Florence so some of these roads we are familiar with (Mt. Lemmon, and some of the other ones). Thanks for sharing these!!
Hi Nikki! Nice job! I just got my bike today and was freaking out and watching this helped me calm down. Also, do take care of the hair, i wear my hair down in a buff, twist the end of the buff and tuck it into the back of my jacket. so much less frizz! Keep riding safe sista!
That looks like so much fun!! And the clouds are beautiful.
I am going to live vicariously through the two of you until I am back on a bike. Looking good - love the look of your bike Nikki! So on the top of my list. :)
Great turns, looking where you want to go. You look good on Luna. Love the clean rear fender style.
Nikki you are processing at a good rate. Getting more confident each time you go out. Keep up the great work!
Awesome to be having B'Cuz Beer on the road with us. Ride safe Sister!!
Nikki, general guidelines (not all motorcycles are the same) for gear changes that might help.
While upshifting: 1st gear 0-15mph, 2nd gear 15-25 mph, 3rd gear 25-35 mph, 4th gear 35-45 mph, 5th gear 45-55mph, 6th gear 55+mph
While downshifting: 5th gear 50-40 mph, 4th gear 40-30 mph, 3rd gear 30-20mph, 2nd gear 20-10 mph, 1st gear 10-0 mph.
You'll get used to feeling these changes without needing to see what speed you're going, but I hope this helps. Having your gear indicator is beneficial for now, but you should have in your mind what gear you're in without looking at that indicator.
Keep those positive thoughts flowing!
My wife has the same bike and id say that is pretty accurate.
Man I love Arizona. So many beautiful places to ride. Doing awesome Nikki!!
Dan trust me she is super ready!!!... She is ready even for a busy street.. not the roll roads or the mountains but she is ready even for traffic... But make sure she is not nervous
Nikki, you're doing great!
Really great to see your progress Nikki! Just a tip one of my instructors taught me about gears (I had some trouble getting it smooth also). He told me there is only 3 gears you need: too high, too low, and just right. Too high, the bike is sluggish on the throttle and/or wants to stall; too low, the bike is screaming at you to go up; and just right is...well... just right!
Great job Nikki, I had to learn on my first bike (a V-Rod + msf course bikes) and that made it obvious that every bike is different. So don't pay attention to the negative comments because they probably started out on a smaller bike. Keep at it girl, you're doing great!
this is really a big help for me im planning to buy a bike but i hadnt road with a clutch before but seeing her made it really easily i felt more comfortable ...
That is a good road to practice emergency braking, get up to sixth gear, call out a random sign to stop at. Had a car jump out in front of me just the other day, morning fog. Braking in a turn in the parking lot, like she is turning in and the car in front slams on brakes; be careful with that one, lots of stuff to practice, MCrider... Have to say, I was kind of wincing at the burning through that parking lot: blind corners. It's good that she knows what kind of traffic she can handle.
Don’t worry about negative comments. You are doing great
You are an awesome teacher Dan. What I would give to have you giving pointers for a few hours.
Doing well Nikki. I’m doing my motorcycle test here in Uk. The Rebel is the bike I have been looking at too. So jealous you have already got one. Here in uk we are limited to 125cc until we pass our test.
I know this is a really old video and Nikki is way better now, but this is such a great video! Love how you guys are documenting how beginner riders start and how they feel. Thank you!! So glad I found you guys. There are great videos here but not much with women riders!!
Nikki - I hope you just have fun. You are getting it!! It's fun isn't it?
Good job. Great teacher
She did good. Practice practice practice ! Baby steps until your comfortable and most of all confident. Happy riding
Great job Nikki.
Love your videos. It fun to watch how well she has progressed with you. Have you taken her on road trip yet? When I was living in Prescott i always loved going up the switchbacks to Jerome. Stay safe out there.
I think youre doing great! Keep at it. I would love to ride with you and Dan sometime soon!
Great video Dan!!
Nikki is doing so well, I know your proud of her and this shows you have the patience to train other drivers.
Shes doing so good
You go girl. You ride at your own pace. Just get comfortable with the bike and you will be out on the open road in no time. It took all of us time and practice.
She’s actually a quick study from what I have seen. Congrats to you both. And good luck Dan with the MSF.
Thank you! She's learning quickly!
she's doing fantastic. practice practice practice..wtg
Love that bike 🤘
Nice job both of you. Remember to practice turn signals ...
Shadowing behind her is a good idea. But I think the over vocal communication in her ear as a new rider is distracting. She needs to judge her speed by seeing your position in her mirrors and with her peripheral vision. If she's listening to you too much. Then she's not watching the road, listening to her bike for gear changes. Half the learning curve of riding is finding out your in the wrong gear. 8 years riding and I still occasionally forget my gearing and do the embarrassing studder. All just my opinion here. I skip through these training videos to be honest. Editing is a key. Again just my two cents. Less is more for us. IMO.
Just make sure you're not tired or forcing yourself to ride to practice. You should be well rested well fed and hydrated...once you feel low in any of those pull over to your favorite place(mine is usually star bucks). You can swagger around if you want...your in a family of two wheel riders than not many have the courage to do. You'll love the rider wave
You are right, she looks great on that bike. Pretty soon with your help, she will start connecting the dots. Feels like she is struggling between what needs to be done (making decisions), how to do it and the feedback of the bike. If we're you, I would break down the problem. I would take her on as a passenger on a typical ride and comment on everything as it happens. I would go through the exercise at least 3 times to give her times to assimilate the what, the how, the why and the bike's feedback. Then I would put her back on her bike. I think the 300cc would have make her life a little easier. But then, she would have outgrown it pretty quickly. As long as power does not get into the way of the learning. Over all, she is a lucky girl.
Your doing great Nikki, we have to crawl before we walk then we can run 👍
Nice job! I think you're doin' just fine showing her the ropes. A little practice in handling in large parking lots is good but really, she needs to be on the road too. Just teach her what you know. She's gonna learn from little mistakes as well as just getting accustomed to riding. Welcome to the Moto world, little lady! Shiny side up, rubber on the road.
12:38. tell her to twist that throttle/accelerate alittle at the same time of pushing on that gear selector to downshift and it will be a much smoother transition. She's ready for it. You two have done well ( you instructed...her practicing/learning).
Talking about my own experience learning in UK. The CBT (similar to MSF but only 1 day and on 125cc bike) was the first time I'd ever even sat on a bike. After 5 hours of riding around cones and learning basic stuff you then have to do a 3 hour minimum road ride. It's starts in a quiet area but gradually gets into some busy streets. I wouldn't say I was ready. It was pretty scary at the time but that's how we do it here. Kind of in at the deep end a bit but only on a 125cc. You learn way more on the road. If you wait until you are "ready" you'd never go. There is always some nerves on those early rides. Gripping bars too hard and not relaxing but the roads you are on look nice to start so yes you need to be on the road. Starting/Stopping and slow riding in busy traffic is where you learn the most so I would be looking to get into busier areas. After the CBT I had a 3 hour 125cc lesson on roads up to 60mph. Then we jumped to the MT07 which is the bike they use for full Licence training and I had 4 x 3hr lessons on that. So 15HP 125cc up to 74HP 685cc so quite a jump but so much easier to ride slow. Much more stable and more fun. Then I started the DAS course to pass the full licence which was a 3 day course including the tests. So lots of hours riding.
This is very similar to my experience, I started on an 850cc motorcycle after training for the license for an entire month almost (kinda different guidelines here) but you can get a full license at the age of 17
Yeah I'm glad I'm older. You need to be 24 here before you can ride any size of bike. At 17 it's 125cc max. At 19 you can do more tests to jump to A2 lincence and then at 21 if you've done all the stages you can do A Licence unrestricted. Or If you are 24 and have never ridden you can miss all that and do DAS (Direct Access Scheme) and train for any size bike straight away. Which takes 3-5 days depending on the student. This is what I did.
Awesome!
God job guys!
Bravo Nikki!
Forget the haters she's doing awesome so cool you got your girl riding with you me and my girl will be taking our msf course this August 16,17,18
She is doing great. Like anything it just takes practice. You just have to ignore the negative comments. In a few months she will be doing a tour.
Good job Nikki although your freaking me out lol
I've just bought a Yamaha V star 650 and got my learners, I've done about 100km so far on the bike
So I know how you feel, keep looking forward down the road, look through your corners to were you want to go and your bike will follow.
Good job Dan, I'm really enjoying your content.
I was wondering, do you use counter steering? and have you explained that concept to your lovely woman.
I was really naive to the idea and am trying counter steering at speed or above 30, 40km an hour through all my at speed turning
I think once learned it will be a real life safer.
Anyway keep safe guys and just enjoy the ride.. 😊
if i was riding with dan. i would act like my batterys were dead and turn the headset off. hahaha. luv the videos dan
Sweet!
OG my man
"It's so fun riding with you" 👍👍 Nikki has a good instructor, you're patient and give good advice, I enjoy your videos, always looking for the next one to show up in my inbox.
Entirely depends on her feeling and control while driving.
If she feels convident, save and in full control of the bike then yes, she is ready.
If there are still insecurities about shifting, breaking, starting and turning then NO, keep practicing until she has the necessary control.
If she is frightened while driving because of lack of control nothing good will come out of it.
Stupid rain today on the weekend.
XRAAAAAAAY
XRAY I got my ride in early before it hit!! Yay
Hey Dan, where did you get Nikki’s gear indicator and was it easy to install? I think you are doing great Nikki!
Danielle Dahlgren When I started riding I installed a gear indicator on my sport bike. I purchased mine thru Amazon. I took the MSF course, but after I passed I didn't have anyone to ride with, so having a gear indicator took some stress away when I hit the street. Eventually you learn to listen to the engine, but it sure was helpful to have in the beginning.
Go Ride Summer same here, took msf coarse and no one to ride with. Nervous about riding alone with little experience I know a gear indicator will be helpful. Thanks for your comment.
her neck is getting stiff. means that she is working them muscles . good .
awsome video !!
She is very good... we need all keep practicing even if we are pro. Riders or not.
"Well, they can kiss my ass". BAHAHA! GO NIKKI! This is fun to watch. 😁👍🏍️
ATA Girl !
Did Nikki have any experience before the rebel 500? If it is 0-500cc's that is challenging, not impossible but challenging. Your teaching is huge building her skills. Did you guys consider the Rebel 300 or some other option between 250-300cc's? Just saying, I started in the dirt and sand on a 50cc, then 70cc, 90cc, 250cc, 350 (but it was the old 1985 RZ350 so it had lots a ballz and the first 100% street bike). I rode the SU250 in the MSF course recently and while fun was super easy but new riders in the course were having the same difficulties as Nikki with the other 250's.
I dont even think what gear i'm in. When im turning if engine boggs, I toe down. If engine revs, I heel down. Harley has so much torque I can probably turn in 5th.
Is this her first time in traffic?? NIce.
Also its funny to hear people write comments saying she's not ready for the road, when we've literally seen people in your crash reviews driving Hayabusas fresh off the MSF course. She's more ready than most of those fellas!!
And at some point, it's like virginity (LOL hear me out). You're never gonna be 100% "ready", you just have to dive in and get messy.
Great Job Nikki another day and you've gotten even better. Love the comment "they can kiss my ass" lol. I saw moments that you were enjoying as well, that's great! Do you, feel the bike, feel the moment and communicate your needs to Dan and to all of us ;) oh and as for the road it's a calculated risk. Riding a motorcycle is a calculated risk in general but so is everything in life. Good choice for roads Dan. Use the sunlight you can get and use a road where she can go slightly higher in speeds for shifting and that is not that populated with traffic Keep at it. Loving these motovlogs
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I'm jelly.
I think she is doing a good job for no longer then she has been riding it just takes time
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!
I LOVE YOU MIJA🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕💕🥰🥰
Great job! I am new rider too. I have taken my time , progressively getting on faster roads / more traffic. And parking lot practice!. Looking forward to more vids - have fun and keep rubber side down!
15:58 'Kiss my Ass' 😆👍
Don't get upset by the haters... You are doing great Nikki. Dan is an awesome instructor.
Where the turn signals at?
5:40 cloud says Hi
I think Nikki is doing great ! yeahh Nikki
But is the road redy for her?
She said that you were the impatient one Dan, when it was her the one getting upset for not getting it faster and dropping her bike which is totally normal when you're starting out. It made me laugh when she said it but I was like are you kidding me it was you!
Maybe it's just me, but that scenery would look perfect with riding a horse
Its great more and more women are riders these days👍🏻
What do I think? ... Nikki is doing good & yes I agree she is HOTT, stay upright, keep up the good work guys
Down shifting requires rev matching let the clutch out slower and what ever RPM you are at down shifting is going to be as high or higher then let off the throttle. Learn your friction zone when your riding. Keep practicing looking better and better.
Required no a skill worth learning yes or at least understanding. If you down shift and go down to many gears you can lock the back tire and cause a skid till the motor catches up to the speed. That’s were letting the clutch out slowly the friction zone.
I wouldn't say it REQUIRES rev matching, but I do agree to keep things " smoother" ..rev matching is definitely a solid recommendation depending on what rpms/speed one is at during the thoughts of prepping to downshift.
Otherwise, just slow down more than you would normally think ya need to ..to the point to where the bike is almost about to lug out and it won't be nor feel like a drastic rpm change and things will still be smooth.
I own and have operated the rebel 300 2017 since late April and going from 6th to a complete stop = I can just coast/engine brake all the way to near 15mph without stalling the bike ( although from the sound and feel of it it sounds like it would be able to), then just downshift all the way to neutral or 1st within a matter of around 8 to 12 seconds while applying reasonable smooth braking and the whole thing is a smooth UNabrupt stop.
Now having explained that, note that i'm a smooth gentle-on-a-vehicle- operator 99.9% of the time. I lOVE that 80+ mpg my rebel gives me and want to take advantage of that at all times. BUT, I'll run her hard a few days out of every month to remind her who's boss. ;)
Great job y'all. You're doing awesome. For everyone that is saying that Dan shouldn't be talking so much and let you concentrate or get the feel of your bike. Don't pay attention to them. If they'd listen they'd hear you say stuff like sorry I wasn't listening I was thinking about this. Just by listening to y'all together it seems like Dan knows what you need and if it's him talking you through it then let him. I have a feeling if it bothered you, you wouldn't hesitate to tell him to shut up haha. I wish I had someone to teach me like Dan teaches you. I'm glad y'all let everyone know how much time you actually practice. Maybe now they won't be "pushing" you to get on busier roads. I've put more miles or time on mine in the two months I've been riding than you and you are better than me. Way to go Nikki (and Dan)
The Rebel has a gear indicator?????
I added one to the bike
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I think Dan Dan is in love love.
She needs to learn revmach whith the clutch and counterstering
I also think you’re micromanaging her too much. She’s learning slowly because your trying to do all of her thinking for her but it doesn’t work that way. She needs to make her own decisions so that she herself can process what works or doesn’t work - this way she gains a real understanding of what she’s doing rather than just following instructions. Her remembering what you’re telling her to do is not the same her gaining a logical understanding of why she’s supposed to something a certain way.
She’ll learn more about shifting after you stop telling her exactly when to up shift and downshift. Like others are saying, let her feel her bike and self-correct.
I think she's ready to use more of her brain on the decision/error correction part and less of your brain Dan ;) But anyway great content as usual and it's definitelly going to help me with guiding my wife on how to start riding a motorcycle
Yup! She's now doing most of the thinking
Is that your girlfriend on the thumbnail Dan?
No way. She is a redhead (idk) She is tough, determined and refuses to quit! Lol!
Yup!
She’s beautiful. Good luck mate! God bless
You have good taste Dan. If I may say, just as a complimentary basis, don't forget to play with her hair once in a while. Women love that. It's a great way to compliment/comfort/ and even instigate good foreplay. Cheers beardy man!!
tpcs wtf😂😂😂
Helicopter boyfriend
She would try and speed away from you if she had a faster bike.
Yea, she absolutely hates him and is only dating him for the fame. Either that or she likes him and wants to spend time with him. Who knows? I'm afraid this will be a mystery we will never solve.
I really wish you would stop naging her she not dume you state the obvious so many times it's almost annoying as hell anybody with common sense can you know that a car is the end of intersection does it mean to be told every 30 seconds everything let her ride I know you want space but you really over do it
The main point is the hell with what people say. I've watched Nikki start from the MSF course to here in a short time and with very little time for her to practice and the results are like night and day. Her stops are better, turns are almost on point, and up and down shifting is much smoother than when she started. We all learn at our own pace, some quicker and some slower than others. As long as you're being safe as possible and having a shit ton of fun then that's all that matters. Keep doing what you're doing guys and we'll keep watching and supporting another fellow rider on the road.