Nikki Fell Again BUT She Won't Stop Practicing!!
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I passed my MSF course a month ago and have dropped my bike 3 times so far. Will probably happen again too, but this series is really helpful to know I'm not alone in the struggle here. Now that this video is a year old I hope your experiences riding and not dropping are much better now. Give me something to hope for myself. Thanks Dan Dan and Nikki!!!!
"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." While practicing right now, just practice stopping slowly and smoothly, and don't worry about stopping quickly...as you get more and more comfortable stopping slowly and smoothly, you'll actually start stopping smoother and faster just from muscle memory. Loving these videos, it has to be great for new riders to watch and see they're not alone in the early struggles to learn how to ride.
Everyone is saying how the talking is distracting, but honestly when I go riding with my brother (who is way more experienced than me), his explanations of technique during the ride help me out A LOT! And when I talk to him, it helps me get out my worries and frustrations. I will stop talking or tell him to hold on if I just need quiet. But If talking does get too distracting, another good way to get out nerves is by chewing gum. I don't know why, it just helps relieve some nervous energy.
Love watching this journey because I am on the same journey! I've been riding for about eight months, so these videos are helping me figure out how to practice slow-speed maneuvers. Dan, your channel is great and I'm looking forward for when you and Nikki get out on the road!
keep it up Nikki your doing fine don't get discouraged stay positive you will get there on the road before you know it
Thank you! 💕 - Nikki
Listening to your conversation, there's one thing that really stood out to me. Nikki, you said you're thinking about falling. We tend to do what we think about. When you focus on falling (even using the thought of not falling), your mind tries to find ways to fall. So, you need to shift your focus.
I would also recommend sitting in a chair, with your eyes closed, and go through the motions of stopping, starting, turning, etc. That way you can slow down and focus on what needs to be done without the instability of the bike.
You're doing great. None of us learned to walk, run, or ride a bike in a few minutes and without a few stumbles. Be patient. ☮️
Thank you, Nathan. I'll try that! 💕 - Nikki
Riding through the neighborhoods actually helped improve my stopping and slow turning. Never going over 25 at the most. I spent all last weekend driving through the neighborhoods. All my neighbors just wave at me now.
It's nice that she was willing to show this so others can understand it's okay to be frustrated, it's okay to fall, as long as you keep trying. I got so much respect for both of y'all even though I've never met you, and I'm grateful for all the lessons you share. Thank you both!
Honest to god you are an awesome and patient teacher man! Great job diffusing her obvious frustration. Really loved that moment of this video.
This warms my heart the misses and I are both green and it’s such a journey teaching one another . You’ll get it Niki and Dan you’re a great guru champ. I felt like I was part of that post ride hug !
Glad she is NOT giving up!!. But DON'T help her pick up the the bike, that's part of the learning and an important skill for her.
I've been following these videos as they come out, Nikki you've improved so much in so little time. Try not to beat yourself up while you're learning. You've got a great teacher/partner who's probably the best rider I've watched on here, he won't steer you wrong. Someday soon you'll look back on these little mishaps and laugh. No one ever got on a bike and immediately knew what they were doing.
Thank you! I'm waiting for those days to come. 💕 - Nikki
Keep on going girl! I've gone down 2x so far. Gotta get right back on the steed and teach it who is boss!
Nikki, I know I am about 6 months late to this vid (New subscriber).. But I just wanted to reach out and tell you that I have mad respect for someone that can pick themselves back up after a fall. Doesn't matter how many times you fail, as long as you learn something each time. A lot of people seem to be replying here saying that the road is easier, you should just go straight to the road.. and while I am sure you have been by now.. for any one else in the same boat.. I would highly encourage you to practice and be comfortable in a parking lot FIRST. It's true, slow maneuvers are more challenging than moving quickly on a straight road. But practicing the hard stuff prepares you for 'worst case scenarios' on the road.
I took my MSF course a month ago. It was my first time on a motorcycle, like you when you took yours.. I felt comfortable, confident.. I never dropped the bike the whole weekend. A week later I bought my first bike. A 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750. (The bike had less than 1,000 miles on it, but I didn't have any experienced rider with me to look the bike over before purchasing..) I drove 2.5 hours to see about buying this beautiful, practically brand new bike. After the owner jumped the battery, and running the bike on full choke.. he let me jump on the bike for a test run before buying. Embarrassingly, about 10 feet out of his driveway, I dumped the bike. It was much heavier than the bikes we learned on in the MSF course, with much more power.. And I didn't give myself enough time getting used to the feel of the friction zone on this bike that I had never ridden before. (Not to mention the carbs were desperately needing cleaned after 12 years of sitting in a garage, and the tire pressure was pretty low, too.. both contributing to my inability to control the bike.) I turned and looked at the owner and said.. "welp, I guess I'm buying it now.." as I handed him $3,000.
After putting about $1,000 more into my new bike to fix up the damages I caused and getting the carbs cleaned.. and a bit more practice.. I feel 100% comfortable and confident on the bike. Before now, I haven't told anyone this story, because of how humiliating it is. Truth be told.. I wasn't even sure I wanted the bike anymore after the accident.. it scared me, and I *almost* broke my leg under the fall of the bike. I'm glad I picked myself back up, fixed the bike.. and most importantly.. learned from that mistake. I'm glad to see you did the same. I hope the new riding season brings you many fun and safe miles in the saddle! Stay safe. And remember, keep your head up, and keep those two wheels on the ground!
aww, thanks for including that ending... that was sweet
I think you've made crazy progress on your bike... Love y'all's videos great content keep riding and be safe.
In the UK you are taught to use front brake to scrub off speed but then rear brake for final slow speed stop. Left foot down and keep right foot on rear brake. Much smoother than using front brake and lessens the chance to drop the bike.
YOU CAN DO IT Nikki, practice your stop and goes, then practice your stop and goes into a turn, then from a stop do a U-turn, then into a figure eight. Once you have conquered these in a parking lot and going around the block from your driveway, you will do great. Can't wait to see how you progress! But remember, its not the falls that matter, but what you do with them during and after.
I love this. Thank you! I'll make sure my instructor adds this to my next practice! 💕 - Nikki
Hello there Maj from Denmark. Watching these videos are so helpful to me, being in the middle of the same proces as you Nikki. I believe I've become the queen of falls, but I just won't give up either. Thank you both for the effort and inspiration.
I think you are brave to share your journey. Keep practicing, and one day all the things that are challenging now will become second nature and muscle memory will kick in. At first it seems like there are so many things to remember and it is overwhelming, but it gets easier. The finese of clutch, brake, counterweight, and balance will keep your bike upright. I was frustrated at the beginning too, but now I have many miles behind me and I own two motorcycles. Just takes time and miles, and the support of an experienced rider helps immensely!
I love Nikki’s adventures! This video spoke to me when she says she just wants to be mad. I feel this in my soul. Things usually come easy to me but I overthink riding. I just love her honesty about how hard it hits the ego when it doesn’t come so naturally.
i like coming back to this every now and then. dan is so cool man, calm and collected, i'm sure he's a great friend to have. thanks for continuing to make amazingly helpful videos for us
man watching these old videos is wild, seeing you guys having issues with bluetooth connectivity, and now you got Cardo Packtalks, seeing Nikki with one of those clawgrip thingys instead of a Rokform mount. The future looks good
When I first started, I practiced at a local university early on Saturdays since students would be too tired from partying to be around on the road. It allowed me to practice curves to the right and left, stop signs, red lights; pretty much anything that you can find on a road you'll find at a university, but with no one around (on a Saturday morning). It was a major help.
cutest thing i've seen in 2018 overall, love u guys.
I got my endorsement for my 60th bday! Took the safety course then bought a 250 Rebel to practice on. (What I really wanted was a Harley) I put 600 miles on the Rebel, mostly in my neighborhood, and never dropped it. Then I bought my 2016 Sportster 48. Dropped it the first day out. Put engine guard on. Dropped it maybe 3 more times (ALWAYS AT A STOP) and now, after about 3000 miles, I feel pretty confident. It just takes time. I rode as much as I possibly could those first few months and it was well worth it! Keep it up. Oh, and I sold the Honda for 100 more than I paid for it!
This has been so inspiring and helpfull thankyou !
"Just let me do it". Lolol way to go N!! :)
I just started riding myself and I feel exactly like Nikki exactly on point. I'm trying to sign up for some private lessons. Waiting for friends to take me is like waiting for xmas! Glad these videos are here for tips and encouragement. Thanks guys! :)
Thanks for sharing a piece of your personal life with the world. That was beautiful encouragment and a phenomenal dedication. 🖤
It's hard to share, but I know I'm not the only one out there that wants to ride, but has a lot to learn.... Thanks for watching! 💕 - Nikki
These videos are awesome. I am getting a bike in the Spring (it's winter and I have to take a class first) and it's nice to see what really happens. It's actually made me feel better because I am not the only one with doubts. Nikki is a tough gal. She's given me some confidence. Thanks!!
This video is so sweet. :) I like Nikki's behavior, and Dan's patience, calm mood, and how he teaching. At the end that hug was so lovely, you guys are so cute together. :)
I know this video is older but im glad I found it. I couldn't understand why I was going down. This helped me to understand. I felt exactly like Nikki did. Thank you for this.
Not just the exercise -the production is at it's peak for this series! Joy to watch too
Thanks -- we all learn from seeing everyone's mistakes. She's a real champ!
You can do it, just takes practice and time. Plus you got Dan and he's a great coach for you! Keep the videos coming!
I'd say what she's doing is harder than actually being on the street. Way more low-speed maneuvers than you'll do on the street for the most part. As long as she gets the takeoff and stops right, get her on a desolate road and let her really FEEL the wind and experience the freedom. She'll forget those falls.
Yes! I agree totally!
ElectricGorilla85 yep
Totally agree take a shot at the road.
There's a place for both experiences. Variety is good.
I'll never forget what multi-time C-Production and World Touring champion Mike Galotti said to me at the shop once as he worked on my '86 Escort tuner. " Stay Cool, Go Fast!" Hip ending. The love must be there for a relationship to last. I met my now wife the first day of first grade in parochial school in the early 60's. We've been married 45 years! She came out to take pics of me on my new bike as I was going to practice again. She said she was proud of me for getting better. Trying as it were at my age. Never lose that, it's important!
You are doing great Nikki. The figure eights are so hard for me. I put my foot down on them in my MSF course. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Everyone falls. We dont learn in life without a few falls. Dont be afraid to fall. Its awesome Nikki had courage to get back up and keep going! Good on her and u being real good support matey.
Thank you for watching and the positive feedback. I'll get there! 💕 - Nikki
I'll always get back up. I know it's not impossible for me to learn, it's just gonna be one of my more difficult hurdles... But I'm determined! 💕 - Nikki
It might help stopping to practice riding as slow as you can without tipping. Practice keeping your hand off the brake (grabbing it may make you fall) and get a feeling for the weight and balance of the bike. At a stop the bike has to be going very slow or stopped when you put your feet down. I still practice stopping without skipping. That means the bike has to be stopped when I plant my feet. Otherwise, the bike will continue forward and my feet will be behind me and I can either hop to get them under me or fall. Sometimes at stops, if there's no one around I try to see how slow I can go and stay upright. Might be a helpful exercise you can do in the parking lot.
Mark Gman I practice that alot myself at Red lights and stop signs. On my bike I can completely stop before removing my feet from the pegs without tipping to one side about 95% of the time. I can do it 100% of the time if I let my feet hover over the ground for a moment before actually stopping.
Man!!! Nikki is a warrior!!! I just wish I could boost my confidence to move my bike without walking it now in the alley every day for (15) minutes!!! I have a Yamaha SCR950, I’m 5’5”, 44 years old & just started since past life didn’t allow the time to learn
Nikki!!!!! Keep going girl! I am brand new too and have dropped my bike every weekend I have ridden so far!!!! I felt like "am I the only one who is dropping my bike this much".
Keep your chin up and hopefully we will eventually stop dropping our bikes soon!!!!! I'm with you girl.! 😍🤗🤗😘🤩
Haha! Thank you for that. It's annoyingly frustrating how upset I get. But i will always get back on. Ride safely and good luck to you too! (keep updating me of your progress I'd love to hear more about it!) 💕 - Nikki
Nope you're not the only one!
This is exactly where I’m at in my riding journey. My boyfriend took me out last weekend...I fell (again) and got frustrated, embarrassed and upset with myself that after 4 times on the bike I simply couldn’t get it. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Now I see that I’m not the only one who feels this way! Keep riding Nikki. This is the only way we will get past it and improve our stopping skills.
So great to see your persistence Nikki then and I’m right now in same place. 3 weeks from course and slowly coming out of carpark. Dropped the bike last Saturday and 2 of my turns saw me nearly hit the gutter. Frustration and self disappointment for me is an understatement. My partner is patient who is teaching me but I get so angry with myself when I’m doing great then I do something wrong in a new space (hill turn) and I get so fearful. Hmmmm hoping the fear goes but I guess it’s just practice practice. At least I’m improving. 🤗. Absolutely love your Chanel Dan. From a little Aussie Downunder who won’t give up ☺️
you got it! biking is really fun when you get it! your mistakes dont define you! dan your a great instructor no matter what anyone tells you! you guys rock!
I plan to start riding soon .Nikki is an inspiration to watch,really.
While at my MSF there was a student that must have dropped the bike a dozen times in two days... The instructors focused very heavily on REAR brake only for the first day, much less likely to have a fall like the two she has had, front brake will get you off balance every time when grabbing too much of a handful, real difficult to do so when rear brake is used. At lower speeds, rear brake is plenty to get you stopped.
Nikki, you're doing fine. Please stop using the front brake during all of your low speed stopping. Just use the rear brake so that the bike will settle down flat for you, and the steering will remain light and controllable. You can blend in some front brake as your skill improves, but only during the very early stages of the stopping process, and then you'll let off the front brake, and allow rear brake to bring you to a complete stop. As you get better, you'll unconsciously apply both brakes at the same time, and learn to regulate how much of each you use. You'll learn to "feel" the attitude of the bike, and you'll know when it starts to get nose heavy, and you'll ease off the front a little. You're up against that muscle memory curve, and you just have to keep riding, until the bike starts to feel like a glove, both when you sit on it, and when you take off from a stop. You'll know when you've arrived, because you'll stop thinking consciously about what your hands and feet should be doing, and you'll just be doing it........that's when you know the machine has become part of you, and you have become part of the machine. And that my friend, is why we all ride! So repeat this little mantra: NO FRONT BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS!
You are doing great Nikki and you are making far fewer mistakes than many newbies! Car park practice is essential in the early days so that basic, beginner mistakes like this do not get tangled up in traffic. It's so much safer for everyone, if beginners learn the fundamentals of bike handling, balance, starting, stopping, slow turns etc away from the highway. The only downside is that we sometimes relax too much in a quiet spot because there isn't enough going on to keep us focused. This is all part of the learning process which everyone goes go through. Keep riding and keep smiling! xx
This is a great clip, you can do it Nikki! Keep practicing. Great teacher, patience personified.
We're having a ton of fun. Can't wait till we go on the road. Thank you!
I love Nikki courage she really inspires me. I fell just going up driveway.
Dan you should say press the clutch because when you think of the word press you think of moving your fingers. The word squeeze makes you move your fingers and forearm. Pull makes you think of your entire arm. I am hoping to start riding soon and find it interesting the thought process that bigginer has and how I can avoid making those mistakes. Love the vids keep it up.
I 100% experienced all of the same anxiety and emotions EXCEPT I fully embraced each and every drop I had on my bike when I was new. I owned that shit like I was a kid just getting my training wheels off. I had the mentality that it wasn’t if I was going to drop, it was when...and that’s okay because I’m learning. No shame in my game. It makes it so much easier when you can laugh at your own mistakes, learn and move on. And you know what, I’ve learned so much and it’s an awesome feeling. Dan you were great, so patient. Just like my husband was with me, he was fantastic too.
One last thing, I’m not one who ever experienced anxiety in my life until I started learning how to ride my motorcycle. I was a mess before my first ride on the streets but once I got on my bike all the training kicked in and my anxiety almost entirely disappeared. Each time I got on my bike the pre-ride anxiety was less and less. It’s a process for sure, but so worth the challenge.
Don't get down on yourself. It's just a matter of practice so you naturally feel how that front brake bites and how the weight and balance of the bike feels. The only way you can develop the skill is to do it over and over again until it becomes natural. Knowing what to do is not difficult. The harder part is skillful execution. Just keep after it and try not to get discouraged.
I always say the same about this subject, but falling is part of life, in every aspect. I admire your courage, thanks guys
Nikki, I didnt do good in parking lots, either. I did much better when I moved to the street!
Ginger Christofides Thanks for saying that. I still just ride in parking lots and around my neighborhood. Taking my time but it is nice to know that it may get easier!
Thank you! 💕 - Nikki
Nice and easy. Being in a rush to get on the road won't do anyone any good. Good luck to you! Let me know how it's going. Thanks for watching! 💕 - Nikki
@@DanDanTheFireman right now, I need to head back to the parking lot! Lol.
@@sherrykoile8770 it does! Everyone makes mistakes, though! I know I've made my share. :)
i dropped my first bike 3 times before I got really comfortable. Like her, I was riding a heavy bike and had no confidence. I figured it out that it was a mental game. I got over it by riding on the road during empty times (night and early morning).
you will get it gurl,just be patient with it,you got a Good Teacher,took me a couple of weeks when i first started,with same problems but once you get it you wont wanna get off the bike lol,good luck n be safe...
Nikki, I used to drop my bike at the beginning as well, I think the consensus is to use the rear break at those learning slow speeds. I know they tell you to use both brakes, but at this point your coordination is still developing. Look up ahead (forget about anything else), straighten up the handle bar, slow down while you are coming to the stop use the rear brake. Practice that for a while until you feel you are doing it correctly and efficiently. Keep at it, eventually, you'll develop muscle memory. Wishing you the best.
She’s such a good sport about it and admits to her mistakes. That’s really fuckin rad!
Hey Nikki, you should be so proud of yourself, you’re doing just great, be patient and be gentle on yourself, you have a great teacher! I remember how terrified I was when I started riding. My first bike was a ‘huge’ 1200 Super Tenere. You’re gonna be just great!
She is doing really well. First time I got a motorcycle I had it delivered, rode it around our pasture, fell over a couple of times, grass is more forgiving, took it on the road the first time and there was a hill and I fell over at the stop sign. In one of your videos you found this little hill and stop sign out in the boonies, it reminded me of that. Remember to take her to a hill like that at some point, maybe take some eggs to put under the tire (that is how my father taught me to use a clutch). I try to like always have my bike pointed out of the parking spot, if I see two open ones I will come in one and out the other. I don't know if the new MSF course requires the box figure eight, which is about the size of two parking spots, I haven't seen it in any of the beginner videos I've seen. Once you get the crash bars, try that box figure eight, there is a cool video of the Japanese police method out there.
Alright dude, gonna say I juat got my first bike yesterday, got up today and started working on finding the friction zone on my clutch, finding the brake friction zone, and trying to memorize all the signals to. I kinda got my clutch, gonna work at it alot more. May have to work the brake a little more. Big thing is I gotta loosen up a bit more but this is also the first time for me riding a motorcycle
Ow I remember my first close encounter with the asphalt....very painful. Eay to go Nikki!
I did my msf class same week as her. This was the first weekend I had to practice over the weekend. My turns from a stop suck especially to the right. Make sure she practices that too.
I had the same problem as Nikki. I dropped my bike twice coming to a stop because I was looking at the ground. I’m still practicing and telling myself constantly look up and look where you want to go. I feel her frustrations! I really feel like learning to ride a motorcycle doesn’t come as easy for women as it does for men for some reason. Glad to see your patients with Nikki, that is the key to learning!
I know exactly how she felt. I got so mad and discouraged because I wasn't getting the hang of it and kept dropping the bike. After the 4th time I said "screw it" and decided to take a class and get a 3 wheel bike
Get Nikki one of those little therapeutic exercise squeeze balls so she can build up strength in that clutch hand and even the brake hand. Strength gives you confidence... Adjust the clutch and brake levers so they are forward instead of pointing straight down. Even if you have to grind off nubbies and use 3m industrial two-sided vhb tape under the clamps.
Starting and stopping is the hardest to learn. I got a tip from a friend of reving the bike before I take off helped me alot in the beginning.
The on bike camera is awesome. Hearing her thoughts are funny and informative for what a new rider might feel. I noticed when she fell besides the bar not being straight that she does lean her body weight forward when stopping quicker so she doesn't have as much leverage. Her arms look loosey-goosey when stopping quick and not stiffer to keep that bar strait. I don't mean to be offencive at all and I think it's awesome she is dedicated to continue to try and kick some ass out there
Ooooooo you guys got chemistry. :) Very cool.
(Ok I've commented enough on this video)
You guys are great.
“I need to, get all the views” 😂😂😂. Got me rolling
Practice is the only way to go! keep on going! every day you practice you end up doing and getting better! Enjoy looking to the videos of the process followed for someone that never drove a bike! GREAT!
are her feet flat to the ground?
if not then either the bike needs to be lowered, or another bike that is lower so she can flat foot it.
having only the ball of the upper foot on the ground will cause her to have a sprained ankle... it will twist it and her leg will be completely under the body of the bike.
flat foot is better than tip toes.... more control of the bike.
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UPDATE :
the clutch is the key to keep the engine at its idling RPM so that you can keep the bike from falling over... if the engine is being bogged down to a near stop, then that will cause the bike to fall over due to lack of tire momentum
( keeping the bike upright and centered for balance ) , and also cause the front tire to be put in a state of '' pinch point ''
that will also cause tip over.
the slip of the clutch is the key for slow rolling motion, and keeping the bike balanced and upright.
sry for the 5 day delay, was tired and busy. you're welcome.
Look at you go!!! You look fantastic on that bike! And don't worry so bad about falling! I STILL drop my bike every once in a while.
I try to remind myself that I'm not the only person in the world that does this, but I'm so damn stubborn. I'm trying to be kinder to myself. I'll get there. 💕 - Nikki
Good job, get back on that horse girl!!
You’re doing great Nikki. Don’t worry about dropping the bike now. You much rather do it now than out on the road. I’m a 49 yo guy and just started riding last year. I dropped mine 4 times before I got comfortable. Two time I wasn’t even going. I forgot to let the kickstand down 😂. I had the same problem with looking down when stopping. I got out on the parking lot one day and just went back and forth in straight lines and stopping while training myself to keep looking forward. It really is something you just have to do over and over. Think about this. You don’t look at your feet when stopping in a car. I know dropping sucks but you’re in good company. Any rider that says they haven’t dropped is either lying or they don’t ride.
Thank you Chris! 💕 That really does help a lot. I love reading your guy's stories. It makes me feel less incompetent. Lolol. And brings me back down to earth. 💕-Nikki
My wife drops her bike too. Just give it time and keep practicing. All the theory in the world cant substitute experience. Once it comes more natural you are going to be so proud of yourself for fighting for what u want and earning it. You know what to do just practice and have fun.
Thank you! And good luck to your wife. It's intimidating, but exiting. 💕-Nikki
Happy ending, thanks for sharing. Same thing happens to all my friends women who ride, especially a cruiser. Not being smooth enough, too hard on the front brake, bars are turned a bit, energy all goes to left leg and doink.
I know you are way past this now Nikki, but in this moment. It must have bothered you BUT... when I was a kid my next oldest brother and I went in on an XT250 and we both loved it. We both laid it down even though we had some previous experience, granted it was in dirt trail riding and pushing it off road and not a lot different from the way you are going down. My oldest brother got curious one day and we tried teaching him, advising him on the controls and friction zone, etc. Anyway he proceeded to rev the engine and dropped the clutch hard. The front wheel immediately came up, he panic gripped the throttle, revving it more, slid off the back and launched it into the closed garage door. The bike was basically okay but the handle bars were no longer aligned with the forks. My other brother and I were pissed. So my brother walked away and never came near it again. You are doing better than you think. :)
The Honda Rebel 500 was such a great choice.
Hey Nikki. You’re doing GREAT. When I started riding, everyone thought I was crazy and destined for disaster because I have a vision impairment. I have to drive and ride with special tinted contact lenses and a bi-optic telescope (very long story). At the time I questioned my decision. Today, riding is second nature. Time and practice, which is what you’re doing. Then, a year ago I moved up to a street glide. Way bigger and heavier bike. I was practicing in my very uneven driveway when I got it and dropped it, just as you did. I practiced some more, dropped it again, which gave me some practice picking it up alone. I parked in my garage, got off the bike and forgot to put the kick stand down. At this point, I just had to laugh. Hell, just yesterday, I stalled on a hill, oops.
Point is, we’ve all been there, you’re doing great, you have an exceptional teacher, this will all click one day and keep having fun. As many. times as I’ve dropped my bike, messed up a turn, stalled or did something that was incorrect, I’m always learning and ALWAYS HAVING FUN!
Rock on!
Bob
I give you props nikki.. my bf wanted to connect our comm system when i was learning... I didn't want his voice in my ear while focusing. Lmao
Great job, I hate 8s too.. you got this. I know you do, cones were a huge help for me! Accelerated my stopping and turning learning curve
kindred personalities... "let me do it!" And the language 😂
The frustration... was me too. It will CLICK one day and you will be so much more confident and happy. Just keep getting back on and pushing yourself. Small trips at a time once you are out of the parking lot, your ride.. your comfort.
buying a kymco spade because scared of a heavier bike but these videos are encouraging.
💯💜GREAT VIDEO DAN💜💯
Keep at it Nikki! I am loving these videos. It is getting me pumped for when I take my course. What Honda Rebel is she riding? Is it a 300?
Thanks! No, it's a 500. I opted to. Go bigger since I knew I'd have a lot of time to grow into her. The MSF course is amazing and you won't be sorry you took it. 💕-Nikki
DanDanTheFireman great! I was looking at the Rebel (300 version) or a Honda Grom for my first bike after I take the course.
Can you guys imagine her looking back at herself in this video now she has improved tremendously I'm so happy she never gave up :)
Dan loves to talk, use the mute button if you have too.. lol
you two are so cute lol ... these videos are awesome .. exactly what need to walk me through what I'm about to go through .. Thank you !
I'm new too and get just as frustrated
keep killing it ma'am. we are going to get this down!!!
you have great guide to the sport DanDan's the fuckin man man!
It looks like she has some good head turns. Counter balancing in low speed turns takes practice and you just gotta feel it out.
Hey Nikki dont sweat dropping it. Im learning as Well and just took my bike out on the road the first time today 😬. It was nerve wracking and I had a couple close calls but I did it! One thing id recommend and Dan can teach you is practice picking up the bike on your own when you drop it. There are a couple of different techniques but find which one works best for you on that bike. That way you know how to get i back up if Dan isnt with you.
Feel free to find me on hangouts so we can chat and compare notes! Keep it up!
What type of engine guards/crash bars do you recommend for the Rebel 500? I anticipate falling as I get acclimated as a new rider. I'd like to save the bike but also my legs lol.
dual mic was a great idea daniel! and glad youre not giving up nikki
I'm so close to giving up on Nikki it's not even funny. LOL JK
DanDanTheFireman think the whole crew would kick your ass boss 😜 lol
Her riding is good, just don't stop.
When slow stopping use the rear brake. You can slow stop using the front brake, but you better make sure the handlebars are straight and the balance is perfect. Even then you're going to have a sudden shift in the weight of the bike, and you better be ready to put one leg down strong. Therefore, it's a lot of easier just to gently slow stop with the rear brake. Even if you stop hard with the rear brake, it's a lot easier than doing it with the front brake. A lot easier to control. And you look more graceful, as in cool!
I haven't even watched and you're not a quitter Nikki! Go go go go go go go! You're awesome. Enjoy the parking lot, then the ride home, then the ride to the parking lot and then the ride home. Then all the rides to come!
She's having a blast!
Definitely take some cones out next time. and practise those figure 8's and stopping and you'll be fine on the road 👍
The fact that you're a bit scared to ride on the road is a good thing. But i think you'll find slow speed manouvers in a parking lot are trickier than most of the normal riding conditions on the road. Keep at it. Freedom is just around the corner
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Its all good Nikki. Keep at it, doing good girl!
Can you get her a nice 125 to practice on. The heavy mid sized bikes ride in a very different way. You ride smaller bikes the larger ones ride themselves you just encourage them in the direction you wish to go.
Nikki... That's just part of the process 🤘 practice makes perfection... We all have dropped our babies before and will keep dropping... Stay positive and dont give up. DanDan's the man 🤘 you are in good hands!!
Thank you! 💕 - Nikki