Teaching My Girlfriend How to Ride a Dirt Bike

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Pretty much ever since we first met, my annoying girlfriend Nicola has been hounding me to teach her how to ride a dirt bike… But I’ve seen enough of those whiskey throttling through the garden fence videos to know that it doesn’t always go well. And it’s for this reason that I’ve been hesitant to let her try, however her nagging’s persisted for over two-and-a-half years now so to be honest, I just got sick of it! And that’s how we got here, in the flattest paddock I could find on short notice, and with granddad’s old Honda CRF230 (literally the perfect machine for the job)… now it was just up to her.
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    CREDITS
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    Starring:
    Nicola Fleitas
    Ash Sowman
    Edited by:
    Ash Sowman
    Camera Operators:
    Ash Sowman
    CHAPTERS
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    0:00 Title Sequence
    0:23 Ash's Predicament
    1:45 A Crash Course in Dirt Bikes
    6:22 Takeoff!
    8:26 Why This Is a Big Deal For Her
    10:31 X Games Mode
    11:54 Adventure Time
    13:14 Conclusion
    15:13 End Screen
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Komentáře • 135

  • @ashsowman
    @ashsowman  Před 2 lety +55

    Bit of a change of pace but I trust you guys'll enjoy it! I'm sure you can all remember your first rides (I fell off going over some pinecones on my CRF50 and cried for 10 minutes even though I wasn't hurt).
    The next episode of Crafting a KTM Killer will drop next Wednesday night at 8:00pm (GMT+13) and you won't want to miss it... The script got thrown out the window BIGTIME! See you then 👊

  • @jjsroofing860
    @jjsroofing860 Před 2 lety +9

    No whiskey throttle into a tree. That was a good day. Always nice to see one more dirt bike enthusiast. She did really good.

  • @DirtZen
    @DirtZen Před 2 lety +27

    She did great. It's awesome to watch the exhilaration of learning how to ride for the first time. Fun stuff! 👍✌️

  • @tomslack1952
    @tomslack1952 Před 2 lety +17

    This was basically a show of how lucky of a guy ash really is!
    Great content

    • @leeknievel748
      @leeknievel748 Před 28 dny

      Youre so right, hes very lucky, thats a pretty cool moto x bike.

  • @williamhowe5819
    @williamhowe5819 Před rokem +3

    I love this please can we see the progression and maybe the first motorbike loving the the channel.

  • @Tom-ow3tq
    @Tom-ow3tq Před 2 lety +30

    Nicola's a legend!
    Have enjoyed so many of your uploads since finding your channel a week ago. Good on ya Ash

  • @Nordspets
    @Nordspets Před 2 lety +6

    Haha, ”Im in third!” So adorable ! But she really is a natural! Damn I didn’t even learn that fast when i started. Was on a 1980 rm80 though with no low end torque and i guess she learned cluth control in a car with a manual transmission

  • @ZakD83
    @ZakD83 Před 2 lety +4

    Good one mate!...Just a safety note, get her to tie her hair up, if for some reason she drops the bike she could get her hair cought up in the chain and sprocket.

  • @TwistedTriggerEnduro
    @TwistedTriggerEnduro Před 2 lety +15

    Wow, she knew how the gearbox works. Honestly, that's impressive. I loved bikes LONG before I understood anything about shifting them. Thanks for posting! 🔥💪

  • @JohnDoe-ud2cc
    @JohnDoe-ud2cc Před 2 lety +5

    “Ooh 😲, I like that” 😂

  • @randomvbg7653
    @randomvbg7653 Před 2 lety +2

    I started riding enduro at 13 yo on a kawasaki kx250 2002 mx bike wich was scary and thats just makes me appreciate you making her start slow

  • @brianmartindale2221
    @brianmartindale2221 Před rokem +2

    This was fun to watch. Nicola's a lifer
    I grew up in an extended family of motorheadz. I was about 12 or 13 when my much older Hell's Angel cousin "taught" me how to ride dirt bikes in the woods of Michigan. His method - "keep up, ya little shit." I fell a lot (no help from the big galoot), I learned, but I would have learned much better with Ash as my cousin lol

  • @patetv6344
    @patetv6344 Před 2 lety +11

    You should make a series so we can see a beginners progression!!!

  • @petiertje
    @petiertje Před rokem +1

    I agree, I remember my first time on a dirt bike, it was a small 50cc one and I did half the things wrong but I loved every second of it. Drove around for more than half the tank and still didn't want to stop. Good times :-)

  • @frekstad.
    @frekstad. Před 2 lety +3

    your pretty good at teaching about driving dirt bikes and im turning 15 next year so ill finally be able to get some cash to get me a 125cc ill make sure to rewatch this then

  • @jasegazzard3743
    @jasegazzard3743 Před 2 lety +28

    Haha awesome about time she's on the bike, look out she will be up to speed in no time, we need catch up 3 of us go for a trail ride, look forward to your reply to the 5th comment haha

  • @joeldepas9928
    @joeldepas9928 Před 2 lety +3

    The inspiring music really did it for me. Ties this all up nice and makes it just right

  • @Bgodle
    @Bgodle Před 2 lety +2

    My dad taught me how to ride when I was 10. I was wearing tennis shoes, pajama bottoms, a t shirt, and some old helmet he dug out of the attic. It was on a 2014 crf 125f. I'm 14 now riding a 2005 crf250x.

  • @Pentonius
    @Pentonius Před 2 lety +3

    Nothing beats the feeling, whether your a seasoned pro, or a new rider. I think she’s addicted.

  • @Frisky_FZR
    @Frisky_FZR Před 2 lety +6

    She picked that up fast wow

  • @adamsankey8702
    @adamsankey8702 Před 2 lety +9

    😂😂 I like that lol a bit of an expensive vibrator 😂 na she really done a great job I can’t wait to see use hitting the trails together 🤙🏼

    • @liamwilson1948
      @liamwilson1948 Před 2 lety +4

      Aye you'll be surprised at how expensive some vibrators can get 😂😂😂

    • @RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson
      @RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson Před 2 lety +1

      @@liamwilson1948 YEAH YO STILL A MUPPETT BRO HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA IAM NOT SURPRISED ABOUT THAT THO TBH

  • @jasonchapman6058
    @jasonchapman6058 Před 2 lety +11

    Excellent work on the part of both of you!!
    Great bit of film making Ash. I have liked all of your videos thus far ($1,000 bike video series was awesome!) but this one was particularly special. Despite your warning of how boring this might be (your pinned comment), you have captured the essence of what it is to ride for the first time. You helped take me back in time (Thanks!).
    Nicola, Such an absolute joy! Thank you for being so authentic and allowing us to experience this with you. You are truly a peach (this is a term of endearment here in the US)!! From my perspective, she's a "keeper"!
    Thank you both for reminding me that it doesn't take a $10k dirtbike, and another $3-4k in aftermarket modifications to find joy on two wheels, and for helping me re-live my dirt bike beginnings vicariously through Nicola.
    "Good on ya" both!!
    Keep up the good work.

  • @aerodynamicbrraap4930
    @aerodynamicbrraap4930 Před 2 lety +3

    Wish I had a girlfriend like her love the accent and smile

  • @annemorgan4264
    @annemorgan4264 Před 2 lety +7

    A series would be awesome. 2nd Episode "Nicola gets a Motorcross Bike for Christmas". Go on Ash!

  • @KobeWilson911
    @KobeWilson911 Před 2 lety +5

    "if you let go of this nothing bad can happen" my dads famous last words

  • @Simon-fre
    @Simon-fre Před 2 lety +5

    Hahaha that is so cute you two should do like a motovlog when you two go riding

  • @TheApocalypseHorse
    @TheApocalypseHorse Před 2 lety +10

    that was some emotional wholesome content man, bloody good work and congrats to her for picking it up so quick. Bigger things to come no doubt

  • @rztrzt
    @rztrzt Před 2 lety +6

    As long as you're having fun, that's the most important thing!

  • @haydenpenner3373
    @haydenpenner3373 Před 2 lety +2

    I also learnt to ride on a crf230 when I was 12

  • @limeking3400
    @limeking3400 Před 2 lety +3

    Man, reminds me of when i learned how to ride.
    This is awesome!

  • @koji_14c84
    @koji_14c84 Před 2 lety +6

    Nice vid mate keep up the great work

  • @MadeiraMotard
    @MadeiraMotard Před 2 lety +3

    Great fun time with your girlfriend and dirt bikes. Good vídeo. Cheers

  • @Nikkeloodeon
    @Nikkeloodeon Před rokem +1

    This is honestly one of the most wholesome videos I've ever seen.

  • @lukethesheppard
    @lukethesheppard Před 2 lety +5

    Get her a helmet that fits. And also let me know where and when I should drop my wife off in Nelson for your new all inclusive ladies on dirt bike boot camp. I think a month or 3 in NZ would be just the right amount of time for you to turn anybody into a pro.

  • @behindbarswithnoodles
    @behindbarswithnoodles Před 2 lety +7

    she did awesome job 🤙🤙 maybe at least a new helmet for xmas i think 👌

  • @Addicted2LeTube
    @Addicted2LeTube Před 2 lety +3

    First video I've watched in a long time without skipping through any of it! Came across your channel during a random CZcams binge session today and am glad that I did... heading over to check out your other uploads now!

  • @jamesmower1852
    @jamesmower1852 Před 2 lety +4

    They say it's 14.9 horses to one horsepower that's crazy cuz it really depends on your gear ratio. And that was one good take off for being her first time most people do not get the concept of letting the clutch out slowly as you increase the throttle slowly that was a+

  • @cooperjarvis3537
    @cooperjarvis3537 Před 2 lety +2

    Such an underrated CZcamsr

  • @drpork1360
    @drpork1360 Před 2 lety +3

    I need a part two

  • @kulaks4837
    @kulaks4837 Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastic video! Im also newish to riding and seeing the joy in the face going along just made my day, Keep up the good work Nicola!

  • @Twowheeleddevil
    @Twowheeleddevil Před 2 lety +2

    Subscribed. Make sure to put her on the bike more it will be amazing watching her improve. I’ve ridden my whole life

  • @polarbear751
    @polarbear751 Před 2 lety +2

    Your a lucky man sowman 👍
    Yo go girl have fun

  • @joelgarrett1427
    @joelgarrett1427 Před 2 lety +4

    Shes having fun thats all that matters

  • @MrMachacker
    @MrMachacker Před 2 lety +3

    Very wholesome bro. Loved this!

  • @NirHason
    @NirHason Před 2 lety +4

    Every single video that you create is really really good!

  • @Meatnyancat22Gaming
    @Meatnyancat22Gaming Před 2 lety +4

    this is a really cool series, keep this going!

  • @JB.buds.
    @JB.buds. Před 2 lety +4

    Haha this was so fun to Watch 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @ThisOldGuy3
    @ThisOldGuy3 Před rokem +2

    I am getting ready to teach my 14yr old son. You di great with her.🏍🤘😎

  • @jax8646
    @jax8646 Před 2 lety +1

    First dirt bike I rode was a 1996 pw80 Yamaha. And my friend who owned it just said when it won’t rev higher shift up. And learned easily from their

  • @nickbishop6174
    @nickbishop6174 Před 2 lety +4

    Good vid mate gotta love the old 230

  • @joshuadaniel7135
    @joshuadaniel7135 Před rokem +1

    Bro, you should do audio books or podcast, your voice is perfect when you want to go to sleep. The most recent video of yours was a banger. all the best.

  • @alexgrandfield9289
    @alexgrandfield9289 Před 2 lety +5

    this could make an awsome series, with time inbetween to account for the learning curve, could be all the way from the basics too a full blown trail ride with hill climbs and log hopping n shit and all the other confidence buildung stuff

  • @Nettixxx
    @Nettixxx Před 2 lety +1

    I did one lesson of coaching on a hire bike bc my parents don’t have the money or land to do it but it was so hard to keep a steady throttle

  • @yuesfblood7607
    @yuesfblood7607 Před 2 lety +2

    I lovvvve yo vids man I’m from nyc I wheelie dirt bikes soo it’s fun 2 watch sumbody new learn

  • @uhoh5381
    @uhoh5381 Před 11 měsíci

    Love the CRF230f, Have had mine since 2015. Absolutely bloody bulletproof.

  • @danyoung444
    @danyoung444 Před rokem +1

    This put a smile on my face 😊

  • @Chaserichardson111
    @Chaserichardson111 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice vid keep up the great vids

  • @megamindtvsydney3967
    @megamindtvsydney3967 Před 2 lety +1

    Good job mate!

  • @T-rock_chr0n1c
    @T-rock_chr0n1c Před 9 měsíci +1

    Shes a keeper. And a qt. Awesome job on the bike. ❤

  • @LJ_Adventure79
    @LJ_Adventure79 Před 2 lety +1

    Good on ya mate for letting her give it a go you got any advice for me on what cc bike to get

  • @gerardoa.
    @gerardoa. Před 2 lety +1

    Oh, gosh. Now you’re gonna have to start skydiving to get away from her!!. No, just kiddin!. Good rides to y’all!!

  • @derhaddi
    @derhaddi Před 2 lety +2

    *DREAM TEAM!*

  • @jamesmower1852
    @jamesmower1852 Před 2 lety +1

    I started out on a Kawasaki KD 80 at 4 years old and a pair of Adidas Shell toes and an old probably 10 year old snowmobile helmet I wish I would have had the luxury of having boots and a real helmet and some goggles that would have been real nice LOL

  • @inzaneartworks3109
    @inzaneartworks3109 Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @will_hamilton66
    @will_hamilton66 Před 2 lety +1

    The old 250rx is back

  • @RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson

    Yea ash sowman films awesome new vids teaching your girlfreind how too ride a dirt bike bro. she did. an. amazing. job ate learning how too ride a dirt bike

  • @JMcP231992
    @JMcP231992 Před 2 lety +2

    This is wholesome as!
    You sure you weren't putting it off and she'll want to join in on the boys weekends now? ;)

  • @brockpotter4952
    @brockpotter4952 Před 2 lety +1

    oh yo, up the 230’s, i have one myself, great bikes

  • @mickwillis7461
    @mickwillis7461 Před 2 lety +1

    A bit of a challenge but I trust you

  • @leymanvlogs2161
    @leymanvlogs2161 Před 2 lety

    That’s my favorite “I’m sure a lot of you have an issue, I found a gf”🤧

  • @PlatinumRatio
    @PlatinumRatio Před 2 lety +1

    Geez your farm is well set up

  • @lucidr6960
    @lucidr6960 Před 2 lety

    my first time was when i was like 12 i kickstarted a 150 with no gear on and just road it was awesome

  • @connorhanson4044
    @connorhanson4044 Před 2 lety +2

    Hell yeah!!

  • @natalialuchowska8191
    @natalialuchowska8191 Před 2 lety

    Nice, a sweet video

  • @joelgarrett1427
    @joelgarrett1427 Před 2 lety +1

    230 would be the best bike to learn on learnt on the same bike

  • @evilsimeon
    @evilsimeon Před 5 měsíci

    She is adorable!

  • @ladithvillaflortv7411
    @ladithvillaflortv7411 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice training 👍👍👍👍👍👍 dirty bike ride safe

  • @nedshort9956
    @nedshort9956 Před 2 lety +1

    So ensuring wish I had a gf i could teach and share motocross with

  • @chad7942
    @chad7942 Před 2 lety

    9:07 that go cart track is on the island I live on in canada

  • @perrinbrown2336
    @perrinbrown2336 Před 2 lety +2

    Punching above your weight mate!😆

  • @mikkellorentzen613
    @mikkellorentzen613 Před 2 lety +1

    What bike is that?

  • @6226superhurricane
    @6226superhurricane Před 2 lety +1

    did you tell her two strokes vibrate more.

  • @ka4172
    @ka4172 Před rokem

    CRF 230 nice littel trail bikes for do it all offroad.Not a racer but a working horse.

  • @pdubowner
    @pdubowner Před 10 měsíci

    "I need a new boyfriend" 😂

  • @LJ_Adventure79
    @LJ_Adventure79 Před 2 lety +1

    I've rid a honda crf70 before and that's it I'm looking at a yz125 but don't know if I should go that kind of cc

    • @harrygreen1337
      @harrygreen1337 Před 2 lety +1

      You would probably best off getting a 230 like the one in the vid

  • @thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537

    If you put her face in the thumbnail on the bike this video would have gone viral

  • @rasmichael
    @rasmichael Před 9 měsíci

    I had a girlfriend who wanted to ride a bike (street though) and wanted me to teach her. Unfortunately I have the teaching skills of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, so she never got her license and I had to ride the bike she had bought 🤣

  • @merinofarmeragriculturewor4623

    She’s is awesome as ash 😁👍

  • @danevasko3608
    @danevasko3608 Před rokem

    Nice
    I liked how you ask a question, “if you were going to get on this dirt bike..?”.
    Then answer kindly, “No put on your helmet first“
    😂
    her :Where do I put my other foot? 😳
    You: On the ground 😐

  • @FishAndKid
    @FishAndKid Před 2 lety

    1 horsepower is 15 horses. A Scotsman came up with that system.

  • @fredetricko5555
    @fredetricko5555 Před rokem

    Cute!!! Both of you, the situation too

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman Před 2 lety +1

    If you don't teach her and teach her well, some other guy will.

  • @keithfenwick5502
    @keithfenwick5502 Před rokem

    Remember that you have a back brake

  • @matthewhall4128
    @matthewhall4128 Před 2 lety

    Says what gear you need to have to learn. Me when I started with shorts shirt and gumboots

  • @Yfz450garage
    @Yfz450garage Před rokem

    Bros got good taste.

  • @akathecanadian
    @akathecanadian Před 2 lety

    Should get her to practice lock to lock figure 8s soon

  • @auskilluminati333
    @auskilluminati333 Před 2 lety +10

    How much did the girlfriend cost ya? Ill swap you a brand new Yz for her

    • @ashsowman
      @ashsowman  Před 2 lety +7

      Appreciate the offer but I've got a brand new wr mate, keep your yz and tug heh

    • @nzmarkb8713
      @nzmarkb8713 Před 2 lety +6

      @@ashsowman ya should have taken the deal mate
      It’d have cost you a lot less in the long run😂😂

    • @auskilluminati333
      @auskilluminati333 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ashsowman what is the story with your YZ . I wanna see more of the Panthera electric start. And do you have a promo code for them I might get one for my YZ/WR ;)

    • @liamwilson1948
      @liamwilson1948 Před 2 lety

      @@auskilluminati333 they only make 2 stroke parts I think

  • @cobybertasso8609
    @cobybertasso8609 Před 2 lety

    I always get on then put the fuel on

  • @davidsassoon4657
    @davidsassoon4657 Před 2 lety

    Man I’d never ever teach my girl to ride, not because she can’t, but I mean like the next thing she’ll want is to come have beers with the guys.
    Then before you know it you’re done.
    What’s the point if you don’t use it to get some time off…

  • @N0nManfiold99
    @N0nManfiold99 Před 2 lety

    GET THIS VIDEO TO 1MIL NOW! Jk. Great video.