@Karlo Boticki I did a 5000km trip with two friends. I was on a 300cc and they on 600cc. We stayed together all the time, respecting my bike's limitations.
My father who had never ridden a motorcycle told me over forty years ago when I got my first bike, "That motorcycle is okay until you think that you're the boss." Truer words have never been spoken.
Was especially true for me. Started on a gsxr750, it taught me very quickly who was in charge. I learned quick to respect its power, and ever since I’ve learned that it’s been great.
My old man told me once I felt like I had it mastered I needed to stop riding for a while! You start getting brave and not riding defensive next things you know some idiot has pulled out in front of you and you will be running 80-90 cause you can handle it and bam 💥 your hit! To this day I will not drive full speed by a caged that could pull out I don’t give a crap if the guy behind me gets mad I’m always on the breaks if there is a chance someone might pull out there! I also lower my speed so if they do I might can get out of the way or even stop! I know I make cars behind Me mad by doing this but I have had to many try to kill me that way. Had a elderly lady wait till me and my brother made it all the way to the end of a huge straight then pull right out in front of us I had to swerve into traffic and slip it down the yellow line and my brother had to go towards the ditch and try to go around the other side of her. We turned and stopped her thinking somebody was trying to kill us and she said she did t see us we was in the sun! Super nice old lady just can’t see for shit and waits way to long to pull out to miss something!
@@tammyforbes2101 True words. I had a kid on Christmas Eve fly into a truck that pulled out in front of him at 120 mph. That was his last Christmas dinner with his mom that he was returning from. A known daredevil in town now gone. So sad. 21 yrs old just passed his plumbing exam and was ready to start his career. Really affected me. Stay safe. Stay alive for another day to ride for "Another Perfect Day" (Motorhead ref there...)
I, at 18, am trying to save up for my first bike. My uncle with a bike told me: “don’t get a bike just to impress other people. Having a motorcycle doesn’t immediately make you cool. Instead, get a bike because you really want to ride, get it for you. Get it because you admire the machine and simply wish to enjoy it, for you and you alone. Do that, and being cool will follow.”
This year I will have had my motorcycle license 50 years !...I have built, restored traded and owned about 75 bikes since I was 14. The "Only" time I ever crashed or laid one down.....Is when I was screwing around or riding like a jerk...
Tom Montague wow. I dropped a bike taking the MSF course. And again when a car swerved into my lane a month into riding lol congratulations sir you have some skills
@Bill Cosby really? 6 bikes in 3 years is impressive! I mean 3 bikes in 3 years is all I am worth... 75/ 100 bikes in a time span, is that really impressive anyway? what is impressive is the 50 years vs. 3 Tom stuck with it and gave a life time to the achievement, its kind of like a black belt earned the "Old Style" way vs the, "American Style" 20 years vs 2 years, that's the difference. Don't Knock Someone for doing something they like when it isn't hurting you or anyone else, Brother!
I just really hope I can do the same if I live to be that old. It’s actually helped motivate me to start taking better care of my health now so I can keep doing fun things when I’m old.
Started riding at 25..late bloomer..13 years ltr still going strong with no plan to stop anytime soon...i might have to switch over to a naked sportsbike to alleviate my back a little.but i hear ya, I do Salute those old folks who can still ride past age 55
10/10 for sensibility! After 68+ years of riding all my various motorcycles, and still alive and in one piece, with a clean driving licence, I've probably got it right by now! My main tip; always ride on your own, slow down, and always be aware of your limitations....and slow down!....😉...😉...!
@@mc1dash1b Various British and Japanese bikes since 1950, from 25cc cycle-motors to 1,000cc vee-twins (Vincent HRD), and still riding them every day, at 85 years old! Having loads of fun at the moment on my trusty 1996 Honda CMX250C Rebel (1985-2016)....a "Captain Sensible" bike!...😏...😏...! Take care, all!
@@paulfosbery6026,that's great. And I was thinking I was the experienced rider here with 44 years of riding (38 on the street) but you've got me by a bit. Lol Hats off to you brother.
After a certain age slower is more fun. Despite having a 1200, I also have a Royal Enfield 500. It's a blast, a slow blast, but a blast. I intend to ride to the end. Just crossed that 65 line.
Im doing that I got my gloves a couple days ago and my jacket trousers and boots come tomorrow and my helmet comes next week then I'm going to start savi g up for my bike
Disagree. A lot of people would waste money on gear and discover they don't like riding. That or they'll cheap out on gear cause they're not sure, then have to buy more. I bought my gloves before I bought my first bike and the gloves wouldn't allow me to hit the turn signals on my bike. Wasted purchase
@@thepioneer6178 But is they buy a bike and don't like it that's also a waste... You don't have to get new gear, my 1st jacket was 2nd hand. I've seen people (mainly young guys) have 2000 to spend on a set up, spend it all on a bike then leave nothing for gear. If that's the case and they have the bike over before they manage to get the cash together to get some gear, that's wasted skin.
8 things? I can sum it up with 2 pieces of advice. 1. Take a motorcycle safety class. 2. Load up on medical coverage insurance. The bike can be fixed or replaced far cheaper than the cost of your medical bills.
"It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, then to ride a fast bike slow" ...my excuse since I don't have the money for a faster bike. But still enjoying every ride on the bike I have.
Even a slow bike will usually run 30mph. I'd say that's fast enough to kill you. I ride a 1450CC cruiser and enjoy riding 45-50 mph more than anything. Sure, it'll go way faster but why...especially when where I like to ride has 50-55 mph speed limits anyway.
I have a cbr125r and cause of the covid now I can't do my courses for a faster one. Still I have so much fun with the bike. I love the fact that I can push it to the limits. Just appreciate and have the most fun you can extract from whatever life has given you before you even consider changing it.
I was afraid of my second bike at first. I had been riding for a year, bought a Ninja 1000. I've had it 6.5 years now and only harbor respect for that frickin beast.
Greg Ennico fear is what allows for a bigger survival rate. Animals and humans survive because of fear. Fear makes you alert, it makes you think before before you act. Controlled fear will allow you to ride a bike with better control than those who don’t have fear and end up in a tree or a poll
The "Know your own limit" and "Fear your bike" is a very important message for me. I have been riding a gearless scooter for 3-4 years and planning to buy a proper geared Motorcycle, and I keep getting suggestions from my friends to get a sleek looking faster sportsbike while I'm quietly eyeing on a small ADV of 200cc. This video helped me finalize on the exact bike I'm gonna be getting. I'm gonna be way slower than my friends but I'll at least be confident with it. Thanks a lot for these tips man. Appreciate it.
kindajal I’ve been riding for just over 1 year..had a 650 for about 4 months and then got a 14 r1 with a graves 3/4 exhaust, k&n filter, and a xplaner1 custom tune..fast as hell lol
I wish more " Heavy Hitters" on CZcams would talk about this. I can't estimate how many lives this video has saved but I know in my heart it had to have saved at least one! Thank You so much for making this video!
Amen to that. I started riding in elementary school and I have had all different types of bikes throught the next 45 years. Each one had it's own set of characteristics that you had to take time and learn how it corners or brakes, it's best to learn that before you need to use it. Also make sure the tires are up to the load and the speeds you are going to be driving at.
Istra70...do you want a gold star or a trophy? Motercycles require more chain maintenance > a lot more wear and miles. And yes used to put 50 miles 5,000 foot elevation every week when I was riding mountain bikes in Utah. Never maintained my chain one cause I had a wicked Stepfater...lol
@UCbJAIE1U3cawj2QBpTp87eA Chain is chain dummy, and maintenance is maintenance. If you have just little common sense you would know it without any forums . Plus if you have ever bought a new bike, it comes with manual. Also technical manuals are out there (and they are cheap) to teach you - if you have interest. But it is like school someone likes to learn the others drop out...... Stolen bikes come without manual for people interested in only twisting the throttle.....
Ok buddy you know everything you win. Never really did "much" chain maintenance anything like a motercycle...Motercycles put on more miles and are a lot more expensive. Your probably teaching your kid how to chop his finger off. That's cool that your teaching a 5 year old chain maintenance... you get a trophy. Oh ya and I would spank your ass probably on a track. Also own my own construction company with reading one manual. I like to have fun why are you busting my ballls?
Best Safety Slogan ever! Dead doesn't impress anyone! Keep up the good work. Those of us who have been down should also mention to you who haven't - road rash hurts big time - and broken bones may heal but the scars are forever. Always staying within your limits is the smart way to learn and grow. Your limits will expand over time. Make sure you're around to enjoy it when they do!
Oh my - it's like parallel experience. I started on a CB300F in '17 and got a Tiger 800 at the end of '18. Rain mode was a permanent feature - and that 5000rpm limit for run-in was excruciating! Still have the CB300F - probably never ever going to get rid of it.
Buying all my gear first then saving up for a bike over Christmas, can't stop watching all these tip videos and safety videos, I'm in UK so I'm getting a kawasaki z125 as it's chilled out and not too aggressive
New to riding! Shawn would probably not approve but I bought a liter bike from my mechanic friend simply because it was in perfect shape and well maintained with low miles. I do have all the gear including shoes and a full face helmet. Been riding for a month and for the first time this guy on his bike pulls up to me and we exchange a convo before the green light. Long story short he was driving crazy lol, I just watched him disappear and later caught to him as he was turning. We exchanged a wave and that is what I like about bikes. Like most people I have ran into will talk to you! They have been friendly for the most part.
As a trauma MD, I have seen it all. Boots can prevent lower leg fractures. It is easy for your foot to wedge into something on the bike. Your foot can easily be torn off. Boots make that more difficult. Hospitals are expensive. If you lose your health, you can not work.
Yes, when teaching my son riding in traffic I told him that in a crush if he loses a leg makes no difference whose fault it was.... He is checking now every junction even if he has a green light or right of the way ..... Better safe then sorry......
Thank you, man. I am a 67 years old guy who rides a 2006 Hornet 900 I bought new then, in Poland. I concur your advice, it is my experience, too. I would like to add one more, which I read about first, before it happened to me a few years ago: "Riding in City: Never, ever ride in a city. If you must ...." and 13 pages of advice followed from the greatest, 1970s American, motorcycle riding handbook on the planet.
I just got my bike last year and I am a slow learner but I really love it and I want to be good at it so badly! I think it is such a blast and a really awesome community to be a part of and a fun hobby to have!
Hi just got my first bike in 18 years l watch your videos and I would like to say thank you a lot of your videos are very informative for beginners and help keep people safe
Looking at getting back on a bike after 20 years. I'm not gonna be doing ANYTHING stupid. Talk about fearing the bike, I'm shit scared but excited too. Thanks for the reminders! From NZ
Sean I’ve been watching many of your videos. They are very informative and fun at the same time. This one was especially good. I’m a new rider at age 60. I will be employing everything I leaned in the MSF course and the great lessons you’ve shared. Thank you for what you do educating us. We hope to stop by your shop next time we’re in the Lancaster area just a couple hours north of us in Virginia.
Did the TX msf class and the rest was solo learning. On a Yamaha bolt and happy with it. A nice mid size cruiser for a tall/big guy like me. Probably going to just ride it till it falls apart lol
Great video! I have a Ninja 250 I use for practicing. I also have a 2009 Sportster 1200 that's waiting for me to get my skill level up to ride it safely. Love your videos!
Cbr1000f First Bike! 30yr old bike and 30 years later....still beats my skill level....RESPECT TO THIS MACHINE!!! 175MPH my record top speed! These bikes are Geared Way Higher than the book says!!!!
One of the biggest things I found when I started riding is like Sean said its super easy to go fast or ride around the neigborhood but what is difficult is slow speed stuff or at least for me it was. Keeping your balance when taking corners going 3km/h, or turning with the bars fully turned doing u turns without needing to put your feet down. I practiced that for hours on end because I didn't want to be one of those guys that can only ride his bike while going over 10km/h, you'd be amazed at the around of people who ride that can maneuver a parking lot or something without doing the penguin walk with their feet down.
I feel like to be a good rider, you have to know how to feather the clutch while balancing at very slow speeds. Going fast like he said anybody can do so just practice the slow maneuvers and you’ll naturally get much better very quickly
My secret to riding fast but not falling is that every time I get to a curve, I slow down, stop and get off the bike, walk it on the side of the road until the curve is done, then jump back on and go fast again. Next curve, repeat steps.
Check out dan dan the fireman’s channel, he dissects the how and why on many motorcycle accidents frame by frame and also goes through the medical analysis on the riders (concusses, breaking of bones etc). Pretty informative and definitely makes people think twice about squidding around
Aside from laughing at the idiots doing wheelies and/or riding without gear ( I guess they must not like having skin or something...) , I use them as learning tools, IOW, what did they do wrong, and how could it be avoided problem is, you don't learn much as the answers generally are; 1; assume you're invisible and everyone is out to get you 2; don't ride like an idiot (stunts/speeding/recklessness) 3; give an adequate space cushion to all road users and always have an escape route planned 4; obey the speed limits, save the racing for the track
Good tips. Currently riding a drz400sm, first bike was a buell xb9s lightning. The drz feels slow sometimes but I remind myself that i'm still learning the basics... I feel like i'm in good control of the drz, I can flick it easily through corners, I have a good feel for the front and back brakes. I really feel like i'm in control, it makes riding a lot more fun because I feel capable of handling a bad situation if one ever presents itself.
Riding is beautiful. A high that is only shared in few other activities... many riders already stated great advice. My 2 cents would be practice builds confidence, n one needs confidence in riding. They need to be realistic with their own capabilities of riding, their understanding of thier bike's potential (torque, speed, the suspension, how well they can turn,...), and have situational awareness. Lastly, I also say it's not if you fall, it's when you fall. We all do... every rider knows... but fear not, we all didnt master walking right away. We fell a ton. So to counter falling a lot, take baby steps in developing and wear gear to avoid 'em strawberries. Practice great habits n safe travels! (P.S. work on your bike, it builds your knowledge and you connect with the bike more translating to a more enjoyable ride) 🤙
I agree with all you said, also like you said. Doing your own Maintenance really connects you to your Bike. You can tell if anything is wrong with your Bike long before someone who doesn’t do their own Maintenance. I think you also really have a greater appreciation of what it takes to make the Bike do what it does. Plus you save Tons of Money.👍👍
My first bike was a Yamaha Virago 920 Midnight, it was bipolar, happy puttering around at idle, but a hard twist of the throttle and it tried to jump out from under me.... I rode about a year before the bike (which was in poor shape when I bought it used for $300) became too difficult and pricey to fix, I stopped riding for about 15 years I just got back into riding this summer, got a ‘99 Yamaha Vstar 650 Classic, and I love it, fast enough to get me out of trouble, but not fast enough to get me INTO trouble, it’s the perfect starter bike, and one I can grow with, I’m perfectly content motoring around at the speed limit, my foolish youthful days of wanting to break the warp barrier on a bike are behind me, it’s not about the speed, it’s about the overall experience of being on two wheels, being part of the world, not in a hermetically sealed metal box.
My first street bike was a 2004 650 Classic. I only sold it because I was moving for work 1/2 way across the country. I wish I had kept it though, it was love at first sight, I truly loved that bike. I'm on a 96 V4 Magna now, love it too, but that 650 was like your first real girlfriend, there was really something special about it to me, and Yamaha stopped making them. I want a Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS for my next bike.
@@Sniper_Cat_71; Yes, the Vulcan would be a very logical choice ;) I just checked the Yamaha website, and you're right, aside from the little 250, they're not making the V-Star series anymore, pity, I guess that's another reason to hold on to mine as long as possible then....
Thanks for this. Recently passed my test and was looking at the new street bob. Now I need to consider an iron instead. Can always change later on in life. Thanks bro
I think a Street Bob is just fine. Bigger power from cruisers is not the same as the bigger power from a racer. I started with a Dyna, and you just need to respect it. Btw, an Iron can also be uncomfortable for you, depending on your body composture.
The 883 or 1200 is faster than the Bigger Harleys. Plus they are uncomfortable if you plan on Riding far. Biggest thing on the Street Bob or the bigger Harleys I’d the Weight.
Normally I don't agree with a lot of American advice but found this to be very balanced with a lot of real truth. 58 yo Australian rider Hot Rickman Kawasaki and 1200 Bandit.
Thank you for this video. I am a first time buyer. This advice really was strong enough to confirm my first bike 🏍 will be a Honda CBR300... from there I can upgrade.
THIS IS SO TRUE. I actually am scared of my bike. I was JUST thinking about this yesterday what I would say to a friend that wants to ride the bike. "COME on bro lemme ride your bike" (never ridden) Me (rehearsing my talk): "I have an R6. It red lines at 17 and a half. It's max speed is 189mph(?). Almost every time I get on or before I get on I touch the tank and TALK to her saying 'ok we're gonna have a safe ride. We're gonna be ok. Let's work together. Everything is gonna be ok; alright?' Why? Because she is a BEAST. SHE CAN KILL ME easily if I don't work together with her. If i twist the throttle more than 0.25 of an inch it takes OFF. You on the other hand have NO experience. Going from here (showing hand on throttle holding at stopped position to this a 0.25 inch) makes me almost fly off starting off in any gear, if I don't know what I'm doing. YOU don't know the muscle memory to be safe. THAT bike (pause) scares me enough to keep me sane. It's a BEAST. if I let you ride, I KNOW you will get into an accident because you are NOT afraid of it. I WON'T let you die OR be responsible for your death. Just cause your not HUMBLE enough to respect this I won't let you ride. Now if my R6 makes me feel THIS way the cbr 1000rr is the R6's GOD and you will definately die garuntee cause you have absolutely no riding experience what so ever. It's for your safety. That bike doesnt scare me...it TERRIFIES me but I love her too. She needs the respect of someone who understands the POWER she has. That POWER needs to be in the hands of somwone that can RESPECT IT. You can't abuse it. If you do, it will destroy you in less than a second. You don't have that respect. You've never had even an 250. These bikes are NOT toys. They are MACHINES that have the ability to KILL YOU and ME. Don't ask me again. They both scare me. But I respect them enough to ride safely with respect. IT IS NOT A TOY. Dont disrespect them. People might think I'm warming up the bike, but really I'm talking to her." Watching this video right now, definately is like receiving "a second witness." My Christ-like brothers/sisters will understand that reference.
My bike (first one) is a Z900, I went for that because I love how it looks and it fit me perfectly when I sit on it. I don't agree with being afraid of the bike, the bike does exactly what you tell the bike to do. If you throttle, it will go faster. You should be afraid of yourself, do not push limits every day, do not push limits on dangerous roads, if you fall and slide in to a rail, you might be cut in half, or if you hit a curb your back will probably be gone. I almost flipped my bike once after I picked it up from the service. The clutch wasn't the same and I pulled away hard, went for second gear and the clutch now was active almost all the way out which it wasn't before. So I almost had full gas before dropping the clutch and that scared the shit out of me. Luckily I kept it down. But what I wante dto say, it was my own fault, not the bike. Please be careful when riding.
My dad and his friend are riding on there Harley’s and the guy riding with them on a hyabusa flew past them crashed and took down my dad and we just finished wrapping almost his entire body he got a ton of road rash and the guy is in the hostpial I’m so thankful that he’s ok and you all need to keep on mind your not invincible be carefuk 🙏🏻
I just got my fist motorcycle it’s a ninja 250 I like it I dont care about having a fast bike just wanna Cruise around the city in the summer plus I’m learning how to ride never been on a bike before.
Something I learned a Long Long time ago from Freddie Spencer, "Don't disrespect the machine, as soon as you do, the machine will disrespect you". He went on to explain what he meant, once you get used to a motorcycle, a dirt bike, or a 3 wheeler(showing my age), you will tend to start going outside your abilities, your comfort zone and that is when you will disrespect the machine, and in turn, the machine will disrespect you. I was 8 years old, fast forward, I am now 17-18 years old, I buy me a 4 wheeler, it was "safer" than a 3 wheeler and more maneuverable and faster, it would do 65 mph, I had the thing 2 weeks, I had rode dirt bikes with minimal problems, even 3 wheelers and never crashed or wrecked, but this extra wheel, I mean, I was king of the dirt, sand and all things gospel... Most of my friends had those "unsafe" 3 wheelers and we ostracized anything on the dirt and sand with 2 wheels, they usually packed up and went home by the time we got done giving them BS. Which I am very sorry for and wish I could have a do over, but that taught me a huge lesson, and I remembered that when I started riding motorcycles and I still to this day say, "At least you are riding" when someone on something other than a Harley rides up next to me and we start talking and they say something like, "well I don't ride a Harley like yours" I then tell them, I started on a Honda and I just happen to be riding a Harley now, and ask them if they've checked out the new Honda Goldwing DHT? That is an awesome bike and very well may be my next bike, I don't need the Harley price tag and they ride like a goat wagon compared to a Honda LOL, one thing I can add to this video is, test ride, get your endorsement and test ride different bikes and see what you like, and definitely, learn the level of bike you have, ride to your ability, we all don't have Freddie Spencer Honda riding skills, even he would tell you, if he could, he learned how to ride over time and it took years. Shinny side up/ Rubber side down!
Couldnt agree with you more! i have or should i say have the same mentality, and Ive not even bought my bike (in the process). Im looking at the kawasaki ninja 300 after i was humbled when i couldnt get insured on higher powered bikes haha. Great upload 👍
Real good video . Currently I’m showing a good friend of mine how to ride (on my new Harley lol) and I’ve told him some of the things you covered here . Like respecting the bike .
Ayy. Im real young. No one in my family has ever had a bike and they all say its too dangerous , when older get a car driving license. Parents too. Whatcha think about that
good advice, if I would have followed your advice when I was young and dumb I'd have less scars now. That's a real good point about boots also. I learned the one about foot protection from my friends mistake.
I have been riding sport bikes and sport cruisers for over 50 years. OK, years ago they were just motorcycles not so many classes...LOL! Anyway, I am a horrible example of doing everything wrong and counter to the advise given here. I am lucky to be alive. Crash bars were my best accessory on my bikes many years ago. Trial and error was the name of the motorcycle school I attended. So, I can say that your advise is great and I wish I had heard all this AND listened to it many years ago when I started out. Great videos, keep it up.
I really enjoy watching you and this video.. I think you should do a part 2 and get technical.. For example most people don't know they need to warm up their tires before they rip 🤦♂️ so much to cover on this topic.. Nice vid bro, ride safe everybody!
I disagree. I do not think you should be scared of your motorcycle at all. If you’re scared, you should not be riding. I think you should have respect for your motorcycle and understand it’s limits and know your limits and abide by them. At least that’s what my Dad taught me 25 years ago when I started riding as a 20 y/o. 🏍 ✌🏻 Now, if you have a fear of dying because of all the life you want to live yet, that’s perfectly normal and healthy 👍🏻
My friend looped my GFs Grom because he was trying to impress people with a wheelie. It only cost $70 and it looks new. No bent frame, forks, bars, or wheels. Only going like 10mph.
My Enfield bullet 500 and easy bike to ride. My Suzuki GSXR 1000 K5 scares me, but what a machine! Got all the gear to ride both bikes, best investments ever. Ride safe brothers and sisters.
I just bought my first bike 3 days ago with no experience. Bought an r6 because I didn’t want to mess around with a smaller bike and the same day my girlfriend bought a ninja250. She’s already on the road and doing great. I’m still working on throttle control around the neighborhood. Starting on a bigger bike will always be a much slower start for new riders, even though the bike is faster. I don’t regret buying a 600, but having learning so slow can be frustrating. Hope this helps someone
My brother died in a motorbike accident. He went riding with his buddies in a canyon road. He got hit by a car who tried to pass another car from opposite side/direction. Fyi he is an experienced rider. He's been riding since about 20 years and took some rides on track with a race-spec liter bike. But, his life was stolen by some random reckless car driver. Stay safe, guys! Accident doesnt always come by you screwing it up, but sometimes it is other's.
“When you buy a bike that’s so fast way above your ability your bikes up here your down here you will spend all your time trying to tame your bike” I spent 2 years doing this
I was skeptical when I saw the title of this, so many of these videos on CZcams already. But this was great, very good for new riders that aren't the smartest to hopefully make them wise up a little bit
Honda 2003 CBR 954RR Fireblade not for beginners, but definitely worth every penny especially for those looking for power but on a tight budget. Yamaha XV 1700 Roadstar Warrior, Buff looking yet light weight, huge engine yet smooth cruise, easy on gas. Great alternative for those wanting a Harley but tight on budget. Perfect for those Sunday drive. Ride safe, guys.
I once accepted trading my (cosmetically damaged) 03 f250 for a Yamaha R1 of the same year. Just wanted to trade and sell the more valuable bike for profit. I knew nothing about bikes at all. Had no idea I was sitting on an absolute powerhouse. Taught myself how to switch gears and ended up taking it on the highway that same night. Went 60 and had a BLAST. Finally got offered to trade it for an 09 camry with 100k miles. Jackpot. Rode it to the trade. Went 85 mph and don’t regret a second of it. This is living life. But he is right. If I, knowing nothing of bikes, can do that on the first night riding, anyone can go fast.
I like ur advise... spot on for a youngster that has been riding as same as I am. Only slight difference is u’ve actually ridden all styles of motorcycle base on ur type of works while I only own different type of motorcycles base on my budget n research. But ur view on motorcycles r as close as I am, maybe I might disagree with 1 but I forgot which 1 lol... keep it up...
@@rlock8453 I don't have to be told. Even experienced riders can get sucked into riding with dangerous riders. You don't always know who you're riding with. When the situation arises that someone I'm riding with is riding dangerously I leave the ride. At 68 years old There are still riders my age and experience that I encounter that are not safe. Just like drivers, some never get over being an ass on the road.
@@EasyRiderGreg The point is you don't need this video to tell you to not ride with dangerous riders.. and if you happen to misjudge someone then common sense will kick in pretty quick on it's own (I hope) as you are riding. Just like how this video shouldn't have to tell you to wear your gear or get insurance(which is against the law to not have it rofl).. since apparently this guy didn't know all that before he started riding. rofl. This list is stupid as hell.. that's like saying oh man I didn't know I should wear a helmet but after getting this quick tip from srkcycles on youtube.. now I know! DERPYDERP DERP DOY.
I’m getting my first bike soon it’s a Harley 48 sportster thank you very much for your vids on things you wish you knew before because I’d I didn’t know these things I would of ended up not wearing enough gear or driving like an idiot. 👍👍
1 tip for every rider.
RIDE AT YOUR OWN PACE.
Ride at your own pace, the one YOU'RE comfortable at!
Ride solo. DO NOT ride with other people.
@@thomasche I do ride with friends, I just watch them from behind that's my job lol
Karlo Boticki if there good friends they’ll stay with you don’t go chasing them down
@Karlo Boticki I did a 5000km trip with two friends. I was on a 300cc and they on 600cc. We stayed together all the time, respecting my bike's limitations.
My father who had never ridden a motorcycle told me over forty years ago when I got my first bike, "That motorcycle is okay until you think that you're the boss." Truer words have never been spoken.
You had a wise father
You should be the boss and you should be in full control. You have to respect the up- and downsides of the twowheeler
Was especially true for me. Started on a gsxr750, it taught me very quickly who was in charge. I learned quick to respect its power, and ever since I’ve learned that it’s been great.
My old man told me once I felt like I had it mastered I needed to stop riding for a while! You start getting brave and not riding defensive next things you know some idiot has pulled out in front of you and you will be running 80-90 cause you can handle it and bam 💥 your hit! To this day I will not drive full speed by a caged that could pull out I don’t give a crap if the guy behind me gets mad I’m always on the breaks if there is a chance someone might pull out there! I also lower my speed so if they do I might can get out of the way or even stop! I know I make cars behind Me mad by doing this but I have had to many try to kill me that way. Had a elderly lady wait till me and my brother made it all the way to the end of a huge straight then pull right out in front of us I had to swerve into traffic and slip it down the yellow line and my brother had to go towards the ditch and try to go around the other side of her. We turned and stopped her thinking somebody was trying to kill us and she said she did t see us we was in the sun! Super nice old lady just can’t see for shit and waits way to long to pull out to miss something!
@@tammyforbes2101 True words. I had a kid on Christmas Eve fly into a truck that pulled out in front of him at 120 mph. That was his last Christmas dinner with his mom that he was returning from. A known daredevil in town now gone. So sad. 21 yrs old just passed his plumbing exam and was ready to start his career. Really affected me. Stay safe. Stay alive for another day to ride for "Another Perfect Day" (Motorhead ref there...)
I, at 18, am trying to save up for my first bike. My uncle with a bike told me: “don’t get a bike just to impress other people. Having a motorcycle doesn’t immediately make you cool. Instead, get a bike because you really want to ride, get it for you. Get it because you admire the machine and simply wish to enjoy it, for you and you alone. Do that, and being cool will follow.”
I think that instead of being "Scared of your bike", I would say, you need to Respect your Bike... fear when riding can cloud your mind set.
That’s what I meant to have a healthy fear of it
@@Srkcycles there is no need to fear your bike when you are on control of it.
@@thepioneer6178 sometimes you cant control it though
Luis Alcantara S just learn your bike in and out and become one with it and flow together. Be loose.
Cameron Mchugh that means you have not learned the lesson. Yet.
You will in time, but it is going to hurt. I can only hope that it wont hurt to much.
This year I will have had my motorcycle license 50 years !...I have built, restored traded and owned about 75 bikes since I was 14. The "Only" time I ever crashed or laid one down.....Is when I was screwing around or riding like a jerk...
Tom Montague wow. I dropped a bike taking the MSF course. And again when a car swerved into my lane a month into riding lol congratulations sir you have some skills
75 bikes holy shit, who are you, give me just 0,001% of your wealth and i'll be rich till the end of my days
@Bill Cosby really? 6 bikes in 3 years is impressive! I mean 3 bikes in 3 years is all I am worth... 75/ 100 bikes in a time span, is that really impressive anyway? what is impressive is the 50 years vs. 3 Tom stuck with it and gave a life time to the achievement, its kind of like a black belt earned the "Old Style" way vs the, "American Style" 20 years vs 2 years, that's the difference. Don't Knock Someone for doing something they like when it isn't hurting you or anyone else, Brother!
@Bill Cosby you're not that impressive
Same thing with me!!! Both times I crashed was me being stupid
I’m 30 yrs old, but I really envy these 80 yr olds still putting miles on their bikes.
I don’t understand. Are you not riding now? You’re envious because they’re older?
I just really hope I can do the same if I live to be that old. It’s actually helped motivate me to start taking better care of my health now so I can keep doing fun things when I’m old.
Hell yeah dude. That’s gnarly. I just don’t understand how you can envy somebody who’s doing the same thing that you’re already doing.
Well maybe envy wasn’t the right word, I ADMIRE those guys. And hope to do well enough now in order to get to do that at that age.
Started riding at 25..late bloomer..13 years ltr still going strong with no plan to stop anytime soon...i might have to switch over to a naked sportsbike to alleviate my back a little.but i hear ya, I do Salute those old folks who can still ride past age 55
you won't impress anyone if you're* dead - lol
Depends on how many cartwheels you before you died
@@juntjoonunya9216 No one will care. You don't even have to be dead. Getting loaded into the back of an ambulance is quite enough.
10/10 for sensibility! After 68+ years of riding all my various motorcycles, and still alive and in one piece, with a clean driving licence, I've probably got it right by now! My main tip; always ride on your own, slow down, and always be aware of your limitations....and slow down!....😉...😉...!
Do you still ride, what kind of bike?
@@mc1dash1b Various British and Japanese bikes since 1950, from 25cc cycle-motors to 1,000cc vee-twins (Vincent HRD), and still riding them every day, at 85 years old! Having loads of fun at the moment on my trusty 1996 Honda CMX250C Rebel (1985-2016)....a "Captain Sensible" bike!...😏...😏...! Take care, all!
That’s awesome Paul! You’re inspiring.
@@paulfosbery6026,that's great. And I was thinking I was the experienced rider here with 44 years of riding (38 on the street) but you've got me by a bit. Lol
Hats off to you brother.
After a certain age slower is more fun. Despite having a 1200, I also have a Royal Enfield 500. It's a blast, a slow blast, but a blast. I intend to ride to the end. Just crossed that 65 line.
This should run in bike dealerships on a loop. Excellent advice.
Buy your gear before you buy your bike.
You'll not skimp on the gear then.
Honestly a really good advice
Im doing that I got my gloves a couple days ago and my jacket trousers and boots come tomorrow and my helmet comes next week then I'm going to start savi g up for my bike
I got alpinestar gloves and boots a revit jacket and a nexx x. Wst carbon zero helmet, can remember trousers tbh
Disagree. A lot of people would waste money on gear and discover they don't like riding. That or they'll cheap out on gear cause they're not sure, then have to buy more. I bought my gloves before I bought my first bike and the gloves wouldn't allow me to hit the turn signals on my bike. Wasted purchase
@@thepioneer6178
But is they buy a bike and don't like it that's also a waste...
You don't have to get new gear, my 1st jacket was 2nd hand.
I've seen people (mainly young guys) have 2000 to spend on a set up, spend it all on a bike then leave nothing for gear. If that's the case and they have the bike over before they manage to get the cash together to get some gear, that's wasted skin.
8 things? I can sum it up with 2 pieces of advice.
1. Take a motorcycle safety class.
2. Load up on medical coverage insurance. The bike can be fixed or replaced far cheaper than the cost of your medical bills.
The first piece of advice I give to anyone that asks is to take the MSF course. Best money I ever spent.
@@kmg501 yup. Same here.
@@e.4485 also Europeans: what is freedom?
"It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, then to ride a fast bike slow" ...my excuse since I don't have the money for a faster bike. But still enjoying every ride on the bike I have.
Totally agree dude.... Riding a slow bike fast makes you work for it so much more
Grom life
Even a slow bike will usually run 30mph. I'd say that's fast enough to kill you. I ride a 1450CC cruiser and enjoy riding 45-50 mph more than anything. Sure, it'll go way faster but why...especially when where I like to ride has 50-55 mph speed limits anyway.
I have a cbr125r and cause of the covid now I can't do my courses for a faster one. Still I have so much fun with the bike. I love the fact that I can push it to the limits. Just appreciate and have the most fun you can extract from whatever life has given you before you even consider changing it.
I am not afraid of my bikes. I do have a healthy respect for them, and never take them for granted.
I was afraid of my second bike at first. I had been riding for a year, bought a Ninja 1000. I've had it 6.5 years now and only harbor respect for that frickin beast.
@@3colt3 R1 The same here. The power of this beasts is quite intimidating and requires respect, respect and respect. Being sensible helps too.....
"never fear the bike" just ride smart and take your time. I am a big believer that when you let the fear in it will consume you.
Greg Ennico fear is what allows for a bigger survival rate. Animals and humans survive because of fear. Fear makes you alert, it makes you think before before you act. Controlled fear will allow you to ride a bike with better control than those who don’t have fear and end up in a tree or a poll
Some say, when the fear goes away, get off the bike
The "Know your own limit" and "Fear your bike" is a very important message for me. I have been riding a gearless scooter for 3-4 years and planning to buy a proper geared Motorcycle, and I keep getting suggestions from my friends to get a sleek looking faster sportsbike while I'm quietly eyeing on a small ADV of 200cc. This video helped me finalize on the exact bike I'm gonna be getting. I'm gonna be way slower than my friends but I'll at least be confident with it. Thanks a lot for these tips man. Appreciate it.
riding 10 years..
just got my 1st 1000cc bike
mt10
scared of it
keeps me safe
kindajal I’ve been riding for just over 1 year..had a 650 for about 4 months and then got a 14 r1 with a graves 3/4 exhaust, k&n filter, and a xplaner1 custom tune..fast as hell lol
@@mt10-nick66 ride like its a new bike and your first day riding you will be safe..everything else leave it on the tracks not public roads
Guess you're just a slow learner.
Ghetto Vet maybe they couldn’t afford it or weren’t in a good situation to buy one
Ghetto Vet Or he liked his previous bikes but eventually wanted a change...
I wish more " Heavy Hitters" on CZcams would talk about this. I can't estimate how many lives this video has saved but I know in my heart it had to have saved at least one! Thank You so much for making this video!
Amen to that. I started riding in elementary school and I have had all different types of bikes throught the next 45 years. Each one had it's own set of characteristics that you had to take time and learn how it corners or brakes, it's best to learn that before you need to use it. Also make sure the tires are up to the load and the speeds you are going to be driving at.
I just took the course and bought a bike and I’m scared of my bike, I’m glad you said to respect it. Makes my fear more manageable
Words of wisdom! One other thing I was never taught was chain maintenance. Makes your sprockets and chain last a lot longer.
Steven Fortier this is rarely mentioned unless you are on a forum looking for common tools for your bike. Good call!
You never had a bicycle ??? I told my 5 year old how to clean and look after it ....
Istra70...do you want a gold star or a trophy? Motercycles require more chain maintenance > a lot more wear and miles. And yes used to put 50 miles 5,000 foot elevation every week when I was riding mountain bikes in Utah. Never maintained my chain one cause I had a wicked Stepfater...lol
@UCbJAIE1U3cawj2QBpTp87eA Chain is chain dummy, and maintenance is maintenance. If you have just little common sense you would know it without any forums .
Plus if you have ever bought a new bike, it comes with manual. Also technical manuals are out there (and they are cheap) to teach you - if you have interest. But it is like school someone likes to learn the others drop out......
Stolen bikes come without manual for people interested in only twisting the throttle.....
Ok buddy you know everything you win. Never really did "much" chain maintenance anything like a motercycle...Motercycles put on more miles and are a lot more expensive. Your probably teaching your kid how to chop his finger off. That's cool that your teaching a 5 year old chain maintenance... you get a trophy. Oh ya and I would spank your ass probably on a track. Also own my own construction company with reading one manual. I like to have fun why are you busting my ballls?
Best Safety Slogan ever! Dead doesn't impress anyone! Keep up the good work. Those of us who have been down should also mention to you who haven't - road rash hurts big time - and broken bones may heal but the scars are forever. Always staying within your limits is the smart way to learn and grow. Your limits will expand over time. Make sure you're around to enjoy it when they do!
The first 4 months of having my ‘18 Street Triple, I had it in rain mode. I started on a CBR300R
Oh my - it's like parallel experience. I started on a CB300F in '17 and got a Tiger 800 at the end of '18. Rain mode was a permanent feature - and that 5000rpm limit for run-in was excruciating! Still have the CB300F - probably never ever going to get rid of it.
Good on you mate.
Buying all my gear first then saving up for a bike over Christmas, can't stop watching all these tip videos and safety videos, I'm in UK so I'm getting a kawasaki z125 as it's chilled out and not too aggressive
New to riding! Shawn would probably not approve but I bought a liter bike from my mechanic friend simply because it was in perfect shape and well maintained with low miles. I do have all the gear including shoes and a full face helmet. Been riding for a month and for the first time this guy on his bike pulls up to me and we exchange a convo before the green light. Long story short he was driving crazy lol, I just watched him disappear and later caught to him as he was turning. We exchanged a wave and that is what I like about bikes. Like most people I have ran into will talk to you! They have been friendly for the most part.
As a trauma MD, I have seen it all. Boots can prevent lower leg fractures. It is easy for your foot to wedge into something on the bike. Your foot can easily be torn off. Boots make that more difficult. Hospitals are expensive. If you lose your health, you can not work.
Yes, when teaching my son riding in traffic I told him that in a crush if he loses a leg makes no difference whose fault it was.... He is checking now every junction even if he has a green light or right of the way .....
Better safe then sorry......
@@istra70 exactly. Even if it’s Green look both ways first.
I wish I would of heard this when I was younger. I went from no bike to a Cbx. Went fast, got scared, slowed right down.
Thank you, man. I am a 67 years old guy who rides a 2006 Hornet 900 I bought new then, in Poland. I concur your advice, it is my experience, too. I would like to add one more, which I read about first, before it happened to me a few years ago: "Riding in City: Never, ever ride in a city. If you must ...." and 13 pages of advice followed from the greatest, 1970s American, motorcycle riding handbook on the planet.
Thank You Poland for all you do for Ukraine. You are the main reason Ukraine is able to keep up the good Fight. Huge Salute to Poland.👍👍❤️
I just got my bike last year and I am a slow learner but I really love it and I want to be good at it so badly! I think it is such a blast and a really awesome community to be a part of and a fun hobby to have!
SRK dude the number 1 thing an old head can tell a newb is dont ask to ride another mans bike.
Yes sir to me that's as disrespectful as asking to sleep with your ol lady.
@@jacobluebke2687 you are absolutely correct. If i offer then by all means ride as best you can but dont be askin.
I agree 💯..
Don't ride a bike that you can not replace with your finances .....
I love how honest y’all are! Been watching for months and I just got to say I love y’all guys!!! Thanks for being you and doing what y’all do!!!
Hi just got my first bike in 18 years l watch your videos and I would like to say thank you a lot of your videos are very informative for beginners and help keep people safe
Looking at getting back on a bike after 20 years. I'm not gonna be doing ANYTHING stupid. Talk about fearing the bike, I'm shit scared but excited too. Thanks for the reminders! From NZ
Sean I’ve been watching many of your videos. They are very informative and fun at the same time. This one was especially good. I’m a new rider at age 60. I will be employing everything I leaned in the MSF course and the great lessons you’ve shared. Thank you for what you do educating us. We hope to stop by your shop next time we’re in the Lancaster area just a couple hours north of us in Virginia.
Still riding?
I am a biker over 200000 km in riding... I would say this is a very honest video and very honest suggestions. Good job man. Keep it up.
CZcams crash videos are great at putting you back in your place. Definitely works for me.
Finally. After watching hundreds of so called experts instructing beginners a true and sensible bit of advice. Really the best I've heard.
Not cool to be dead.
Great stuff. Much of what you covered was the same as my dad taught me..Be proud my friend..Love, Light and God Bless!
Title: "8 things...."
Intro: "6 things...."
Video: "No 9......."
haha, classic Sean!
Great advice for every rider. We should always ride within the safety margins so we get to ride another day. Thank you!
Love your list. I was that idiot rider for a long time. If I would have seen this video when I was younger maybe I wouldn't be on my 5th bike now.
Did the TX msf class and the rest was solo learning. On a Yamaha bolt and happy with it. A nice mid size cruiser for a tall/big guy like me. Probably going to just ride it till it falls apart lol
Thanks for this video! I’m a 40 year old about to start riding!
Great video! I have a Ninja 250 I use for practicing. I also have a 2009 Sportster 1200 that's waiting for me to get my skill level up to ride it safely. Love your videos!
Cbr1000f First Bike! 30yr old bike and 30 years later....still beats my skill level....RESPECT TO THIS MACHINE!!!
175MPH my record top speed! These bikes are Geared Way Higher than the book says!!!!
Really appreciate this I'm a newer rider on the street and even if I wasnt everyone should really take this to heart or you're riding on borrowed time
7:50 Cant stop watching this moment 😂👌👌
Rettungssocke what?
One of the biggest things I found when I started riding is like Sean said its super easy to go fast or ride around the neigborhood but what is difficult is slow speed stuff or at least for me it was. Keeping your balance when taking corners going 3km/h, or turning with the bars fully turned doing u turns without needing to put your feet down. I practiced that for hours on end because I didn't want to be one of those guys that can only ride his bike while going over 10km/h, you'd be amazed at the around of people who ride that can maneuver a parking lot or something without doing the penguin walk with their feet down.
Very nice video! I have a cbr125 like 1,5 years now and I am used to it. So thanks for reminding me that I have to be feared.
I feel like to be a good rider, you have to know how to feather the clutch while balancing at very slow speeds. Going fast like he said anybody can do so just practice the slow maneuvers and you’ll naturally get much better very quickly
So true about watching other people crashes to "sober up"...
My secret to riding fast but not falling is that every time I get to a curve, I slow down, stop and get off the bike, walk it on the side of the road until the curve is done, then jump back on and go fast again. Next curve, repeat steps.
Tell me why I can’t stop watching motorcycle close calls and accident videos. My fear of riding is pretty healthy lmao. But I still ride everyday.
Maybe that fear will keep you alive longer. I think I remember watching a scientific documentary about that years ago.
Can u find it again?
Check out dan dan the fireman’s channel, he dissects the how and why on many motorcycle accidents frame by frame and also goes through the medical analysis on the riders (concusses, breaking of bones etc). Pretty informative and definitely makes people think twice about squidding around
Aside from laughing at the idiots doing wheelies and/or riding without gear ( I guess they must not like having skin or something...) , I use them as learning tools, IOW, what did they do wrong, and how could it be avoided
problem is, you don't learn much as the answers generally are;
1; assume you're invisible and everyone is out to get you
2; don't ride like an idiot (stunts/speeding/recklessness)
3; give an adequate space cushion to all road users and always have an escape route planned
4; obey the speed limits, save the racing for the track
Whaoo that last message at the end felt it real deep!! Love this guy’s advice 🙏🏻
Good tips. Currently riding a drz400sm, first bike was a buell xb9s lightning. The drz feels slow sometimes but I remind myself that i'm still learning the basics... I feel like i'm in good control of the drz, I can flick it easily through corners, I have a good feel for the front and back brakes. I really feel like i'm in control, it makes riding a lot more fun because I feel capable of handling a bad situation if one ever presents itself.
Riding is beautiful. A high that is only shared in few other activities... many riders already stated great advice. My 2 cents would be practice builds confidence, n one needs confidence in riding. They need to be realistic with their own capabilities of riding, their understanding of thier bike's potential (torque, speed, the suspension, how well they can turn,...), and have situational awareness.
Lastly, I also say it's not if you fall, it's when you fall. We all do... every rider knows... but fear not, we all didnt master walking right away. We fell a ton. So to counter falling a lot, take baby steps in developing and wear gear to avoid 'em strawberries.
Practice great habits n safe travels! (P.S. work on your bike, it builds your knowledge and you connect with the bike more translating to a more enjoyable ride) 🤙
I agree with all you said, also like you said. Doing your own Maintenance really connects you to your Bike. You can tell if anything is wrong with your Bike long before someone who doesn’t do their own Maintenance. I think you also really have a greater appreciation of what it takes to make the Bike do what it does. Plus you save Tons of Money.👍👍
My first bike was a Yamaha Virago 920 Midnight, it was bipolar, happy puttering around at idle, but a hard twist of the throttle and it tried to jump out from under me....
I rode about a year before the bike (which was in poor shape when I bought it used for $300) became too difficult and pricey to fix, I stopped riding for about 15 years
I just got back into riding this summer, got a ‘99 Yamaha Vstar 650 Classic, and I love it, fast enough to get me out of trouble, but not fast enough to get me INTO trouble, it’s the perfect starter bike, and one I can grow with, I’m perfectly content motoring around at the speed limit, my foolish youthful days of wanting to break the warp barrier on a bike are behind me, it’s not about the speed, it’s about the overall experience of being on two wheels, being part of the world, not in a hermetically sealed metal box.
My first street bike was a 2004 650 Classic. I only sold it because I was moving for work 1/2 way across the country. I wish I had kept it though, it was love at first sight, I truly loved that bike. I'm on a 96 V4 Magna now, love it too, but that 650 was like your first real girlfriend, there was really something special about it to me, and Yamaha stopped making them. I want a Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS for my next bike.
@@Sniper_Cat_71; Yes, the Vulcan would be a very logical choice ;)
I just checked the Yamaha website, and you're right, aside from the little 250, they're not making the V-Star series anymore, pity, I guess that's another reason to hold on to mine as long as possible then....
The Vulcans are nice Bikes.
I like this list. Got my first kawi 650 last week. These are solid tips.
Thanks for this. Recently passed my test and was looking at the new street bob. Now I need to consider an iron instead. Can always change later on in life. Thanks bro
I think a Street Bob is just fine. Bigger power from cruisers is not the same as the bigger power from a racer. I started with a Dyna, and you just need to respect it. Btw, an Iron can also be uncomfortable for you, depending on your body composture.
The 883 or 1200 is faster than the Bigger Harleys. Plus they are uncomfortable if you plan on Riding far. Biggest thing on the Street Bob or the bigger Harleys I’d the Weight.
Normally I don't agree with a lot of American advice but found this to be very balanced with a lot of real truth. 58 yo Australian rider Hot Rickman Kawasaki and 1200 Bandit.
Thank you for this video. I am a first time buyer. This advice really was strong enough to confirm my first bike 🏍 will be a Honda CBR300... from there I can upgrade.
THIS IS SO TRUE. I actually am scared of my bike. I was JUST thinking about this yesterday what I would say to a friend that wants to ride the bike. "COME on bro lemme ride your bike" (never ridden) Me (rehearsing my talk): "I have an R6. It red lines at 17 and a half. It's max speed is 189mph(?). Almost every time I get on or before I get on I touch the tank and TALK to her saying 'ok we're gonna have a safe ride. We're gonna be ok. Let's work together. Everything is gonna be ok; alright?' Why? Because she is a BEAST. SHE CAN KILL ME easily if I don't work together with her. If i twist the throttle more than 0.25 of an inch it takes OFF. You on the other hand have NO experience. Going from here (showing hand on throttle holding at stopped position to this a 0.25 inch) makes me almost fly off starting off in any gear, if I don't know what I'm doing. YOU don't know the muscle memory to be safe. THAT bike (pause) scares me enough to keep me sane. It's a BEAST. if I let you ride, I KNOW you will get into an accident because you are NOT afraid of it. I WON'T let you die OR be responsible for your death. Just cause your not HUMBLE enough to respect this I won't let you ride. Now if my R6 makes me feel THIS way the cbr 1000rr is the R6's GOD and you will definately die garuntee cause you have absolutely no riding experience what so ever. It's for your safety. That bike doesnt scare me...it TERRIFIES me but I love her too. She needs the respect of someone who understands the POWER she has. That POWER needs to be in the hands of somwone that can RESPECT IT. You can't abuse it. If you do, it will destroy you in less than a second. You don't have that respect. You've never had even an 250. These bikes are NOT toys. They are MACHINES that have the ability to KILL YOU and ME. Don't ask me again. They both scare me. But I respect them enough to ride safely with respect. IT IS NOT A TOY. Dont disrespect them. People might think I'm warming up the bike, but really I'm talking to her." Watching this video right now, definately is like receiving "a second witness." My Christ-like brothers/sisters will understand that reference.
My bike (first one) is a Z900, I went for that because I love how it looks and it fit me perfectly when I sit on it.
I don't agree with being afraid of the bike, the bike does exactly what you tell the bike to do. If you throttle, it will go faster.
You should be afraid of yourself, do not push limits every day, do not push limits on dangerous roads, if you fall and slide in to a rail, you might be cut in half, or if you hit a curb your back will probably be gone.
I almost flipped my bike once after I picked it up from the service. The clutch wasn't the same and I pulled away hard, went for second gear and the clutch now was active almost all the way out which it wasn't before. So I almost had full gas before dropping the clutch and that scared the shit out of me. Luckily I kept it down. But what I wante dto say, it was my own fault, not the bike.
Please be careful when riding.
I think that's what he means
Thanks for sharing your true experience on motorcycles.
My dad and his friend are riding on there Harley’s and the guy riding with them on a hyabusa flew past them crashed and took down my dad and we just finished wrapping almost his entire body he got a ton of road rash and the guy is in the hostpial I’m so thankful that he’s ok and you all need to keep on mind your not invincible be carefuk 🙏🏻
I just got my fist motorcycle it’s a ninja 250 I like it I dont care about having a fast bike just wanna Cruise around the city in the summer plus I’m learning how to ride never been on a bike before.
Something I learned a Long Long time ago from Freddie Spencer, "Don't disrespect the machine, as soon as you do, the machine will disrespect you". He went on to explain what he meant, once you get used to a motorcycle, a dirt bike, or a 3 wheeler(showing my age), you will tend to start going outside your abilities, your comfort zone and that is when you will disrespect the machine, and in turn, the machine will disrespect you. I was 8 years old, fast forward, I am now 17-18 years old, I buy me a 4 wheeler, it was "safer" than a 3 wheeler and more maneuverable and faster, it would do 65 mph, I had the thing 2 weeks, I had rode dirt bikes with minimal problems, even 3 wheelers and never crashed or wrecked, but this extra wheel, I mean, I was king of the dirt, sand and all things gospel... Most of my friends had those "unsafe" 3 wheelers and we ostracized anything on the dirt and sand with 2 wheels, they usually packed up and went home by the time we got done giving them BS. Which I am very sorry for and wish I could have a do over, but that taught me a huge lesson, and I remembered that when I started riding motorcycles and I still to this day say, "At least you are riding" when someone on something other than a Harley rides up next to me and we start talking and they say something like, "well I don't ride a Harley like yours" I then tell them, I started on a Honda and I just happen to be riding a Harley now, and ask them if they've checked out the new Honda Goldwing DHT? That is an awesome bike and very well may be my next bike, I don't need the Harley price tag and they ride like a goat wagon compared to a Honda LOL, one thing I can add to this video is, test ride, get your endorsement and test ride different bikes and see what you like, and definitely, learn the level of bike you have, ride to your ability, we all don't have Freddie Spencer Honda riding skills, even he would tell you, if he could, he learned how to ride over time and it took years. Shinny side up/ Rubber side down!
Couldnt agree with you more! i have or should i say have the same mentality, and Ive not even bought my bike (in the process). Im looking at the kawasaki ninja 300 after i was humbled when i couldnt get insured on higher powered bikes haha. Great upload 👍
Real good video . Currently I’m showing a good friend of mine how to ride (on my new Harley lol) and I’ve told him some of the things you covered here . Like respecting the bike .
Ayy. Im real young. No one in my family has ever had a bike and they all say its too dangerous , when older get a car driving license. Parents too. Whatcha think about that
i really got a lot out of this, it really helped me
No. 1 tip you should be 320kmph+++ in straight and 155kmph on cornering the leaning angle should be 68° -MM93
good advice, if I would have followed your advice when I was young and dumb I'd have less scars now. That's a real good point about boots also. I learned the one about foot protection from my friends mistake.
I have been riding sport bikes and sport cruisers for over 50 years. OK, years ago they were just motorcycles not so many classes...LOL! Anyway, I am a horrible example of doing everything wrong and counter to the advise given here. I am lucky to be alive. Crash bars were my best accessory on my bikes many years ago. Trial and error was the name of the motorcycle school I attended. So, I can say that your advise is great and I wish I had heard all this AND listened to it many years ago when I started out. Great videos, keep it up.
Thank you. I feel like I do all of these things so your advice is affirmation. Ride safe brother
I really enjoy watching you and this video.. I think you should do a part 2 and get technical.. For example most people don't know they need to warm up their tires before they rip 🤦♂️ so much to cover on this topic.. Nice vid bro, ride safe everybody!
I disagree. I do not think you should be scared of your motorcycle at all. If you’re scared, you should not be riding. I think you should have respect for your motorcycle and understand it’s limits and know your limits and abide by them.
At least that’s what my Dad taught me 25 years ago when I started riding as a 20 y/o. 🏍 ✌🏻
Now, if you have a fear of dying because of all the life you want to live yet, that’s perfectly normal and healthy 👍🏻
I believe the terminology that I used was a healthy fear
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I would say knowing your limits is a real big one, ride to your abilities and u wil get better over time,
My friend looped my GFs Grom because he was trying to impress people with a wheelie. It only cost $70 and it looks new. No bent frame, forks, bars, or wheels. Only going like 10mph.
My Enfield bullet 500 and easy bike to ride. My Suzuki GSXR 1000 K5 scares me, but what a machine! Got all the gear to ride both bikes, best investments ever. Ride safe brothers and sisters.
I just bought my first bike 3 days ago with no experience. Bought an r6 because I didn’t want to mess around with a smaller bike and the same day my girlfriend bought a ninja250. She’s already on the road and doing great. I’m still working on throttle control around the neighborhood. Starting on a bigger bike will always be a much slower start for new riders, even though the bike is faster. I don’t regret buying a 600, but having learning so slow can be frustrating. Hope this helps someone
Number 1 and most important slow it down there's a right time to pump it up but slow it down reaction time is your best option!
If you feel free and feel relaxed while driving a bike, then you are born for it.
Your words are like listening to my father advicing me! Good for you brother for uploading this video. I hope some people listen to you.
My brother died in a motorbike accident. He went riding with his buddies in a canyon road. He got hit by a car who tried to pass another car from opposite side/direction.
Fyi he is an experienced rider. He's been riding since about 20 years and took some rides on track with a race-spec liter bike.
But, his life was stolen by some random reckless car driver.
Stay safe, guys! Accident doesnt always come by you screwing it up, but sometimes it is other's.
“When you buy a bike that’s so fast way above your ability your bikes up here your down here you will spend all your time trying to tame your bike” I spent 2 years doing this
I was skeptical when I saw the title of this, so many of these videos on CZcams already. But this was great, very good for new riders that aren't the smartest to hopefully make them wise up a little bit
Look at youuuu..... directors chair and everything..... how you feeling 😂
😂 😂 Ikr
I'm riding motorcycle since I was 10 maximum speed of 60-75 km/h. I'm now 32 never involved in accident. I know many fast riders ended up in a coffin.
Real talk. Thanks for sharing! :)
Excellent advice I used to ride with crazy riders. One of those riders convinced me to take my mirrors off. 1 of the biggest mistakes I ever made.
Satsui Nohado I have never understood why people do that. Why would you not want to be able to see if someone is coming up on you at a light. 🤦🏻♀️
Honda 2003 CBR 954RR Fireblade not for beginners, but definitely worth every penny especially for those looking for power but on a tight budget.
Yamaha XV 1700 Roadstar Warrior, Buff looking yet light weight, huge engine yet smooth cruise, easy on gas. Great alternative for those wanting a Harley but tight on budget. Perfect for those Sunday drive.
Ride safe, guys.
I once accepted trading my (cosmetically damaged) 03 f250 for a Yamaha R1 of the same year. Just wanted to trade and sell the more valuable bike for profit. I knew nothing about bikes at all. Had no idea I was sitting on an absolute powerhouse. Taught myself how to switch gears and ended up taking it on the highway that same night. Went 60 and had a BLAST. Finally got offered to trade it for an 09 camry with 100k miles. Jackpot. Rode it to the trade. Went 85 mph and don’t regret a second of it. This is living life. But he is right. If I, knowing nothing of bikes, can do that on the first night riding, anyone can go fast.
I like ur advise... spot on for a youngster that has been riding as same as I am. Only slight difference is u’ve actually ridden all styles of motorcycle base on ur type of works while I only own different type of motorcycles base on my budget n research. But ur view on motorcycles r as close as I am, maybe I might disagree with 1 but I forgot which 1 lol... keep it up...
Respect the power of your machine and you'll enjoy the ride. Don't do anything you're not comfortable with. Those are my two mantras for riding.
I really appreciate the way you explain things. Very good and helpful information.
Gata respect the bike... it’s not a toy but a serious piece of machinery
Great vid Sean, love your wise counsel, that's why I subscribed.
Sean, # 1 is really a good one, even when you are an experienced rider.
So as an exp rider you have to be told not to ride with dangerous riders? What is wrong with you?
@@rlock8453 I don't have to be told. Even experienced riders can get sucked into riding with dangerous riders. You don't always know who you're riding with. When the situation arises that someone I'm riding with is riding dangerously I leave the ride. At 68 years old There are still riders my age and experience that I encounter that are not safe. Just like drivers, some never get over being an ass on the road.
@@EasyRiderGreg The point is you don't need this video to tell you to not ride with dangerous riders.. and if you happen to misjudge someone then common sense will kick in pretty quick on it's own (I hope) as you are riding. Just like how this video shouldn't have to tell you to wear your gear or get insurance(which is against the law to not have it rofl).. since apparently this guy didn't know all that before he started riding. rofl. This list is stupid as hell.. that's like saying oh man I didn't know I should wear a helmet but after getting this quick tip from srkcycles on youtube.. now I know! DERPYDERP DERP DOY.
#9 - I watch accident videos to keep the fear, even when it's fear of other stupid drivers
I Think he meant to remind him of what can happen if you start getting Stupid on a Bike.
I’m getting my first bike soon it’s a Harley 48 sportster thank you very much for your vids on things you wish you knew before because I’d I didn’t know these things I would of ended up not wearing enough gear or driving like an idiot. 👍👍