Your FIRST Motorcycle Ride WON'T BE EASY UNLESS...
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Today we talk about things to consider when going out for your first motorcycle ride.
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Personal Story
01:56 MSF
02:44 Safety
03:10 Calm and collective
03:54 Traffic
04:25 Plan a route
05:06 Practice, Practice, Practice
06:00 Listen to your gut!
08:02 Final thought - Komedie
Easy answer: ride as if you’re invisible. Meaning, ride as if other drivers don’t see you. Be cautious of drivers pulling out of driveways and changing lanes
Not only assume people can’t see you but just make yourself more presentable: Stay out of blind spots, and if you’re feeling shiesty add some reflective strips to your jacket/helmet if you wanna be a little more subtle with your high-vis attire.
The driver of that car didn't look right at you, they looked right past you.
Spot on points 👍👍👍💯💯💯
At first I misread this as "ride as if you're invincible." 😂
I just bought my first bike 4 weeks ago, a 2019 Triumph Street Twin. Im 37 yrs old. Other than the motorcycle course I had never ridden a bike before. That said, im a pretty competent man, great with a manual transmission and fully understood HOW to ride. I was indeed a bit nervous when I went to test ride the Street Twin but the moment I set off I felt at home and I literally rode it for 4 minutes before telling the salesmen I wanted it. Drove it home that day for a 30 minute ride and I was VERY surprised at how comfortable I felt. I definitely was careful and a bit timid. Took everything nice and easy. Four weeks now and im still surprised at how quickly I adjusted and comfortable I feel on 2 wheels now. Get out there and ride yall! Don't be afraid, take it easy at first, stick to roads you know well and increase your riding on busier roads as your confidence builds.
It's a sweet bike. Sounds like you covered all the bases. Be aware that over-confidence can get you in big trouble as easy as low confidence. Always be a learner as you ride.
Sounds like fun. Taking my MSF course this weekend....try to get my bike next month😄
My boss drove me 20 miles away to pick up my new motorcycle on the clock. I have never operated a motorcycle but knew how everything worked thanks to your videos. I got familiar with the bike in the parking lot for about 10 minutes then decided to hit the road. I pulled out on the highway with a little jerking and reached 6th gear and felt like I was flying. Looked down at the speedometer thinking I was way over the speed limit and I was doing 40mph. A few miles after that I stalled at a 4 lane stoplight. Made it back to work safely and took a hundred miles before I felt comfortable in traffic.
a month after i got my licence i had to take the bike from the dealership. i planned my route and i was super afraid of it because no matter what i had to go through a highway.
i got home safely and that same weekend i took it to a nearby twisty road.
sometimes all you need is pure confidance
I got my Ninja 400 last month and rode it around the neighborhood after bringing it home in my buddy's truck. The first time riding it reminded me of my first time skiing a black diamond when I was 14. It's much scarier to think about than it is to actually do. Once you get going you just have to remember your training and be aware of your speed and surroundings.
Hey! I got mine last weekend! My buddy rode it home for me. And I'm glad he did. Like you, I wondered my neighborhood and it was legit scary. It handled way differently than the little old bikes at the MSF. It got better after a few laps.
How is it 7 months in?
im also wondering how it is 7 months later, do u still have the 400? i was looking at a ninja 400 but its almost winter so ive got several months to consider my options
I kept it for 6 months, then traded it in for a Moto Guzzi V7. The Ninja was a wonderful bike to learn on, but was uncomfortable on longer trips, which is the kind of riding that I enjoy the most. In the end it simply came down to preference. I have nothing bad to say about the Ninja.
I bought a 2016 V-Star 650 last spring right after passing the course. Trailered it home. Took it out the next day. Wasn't too nervous as I had just taken the course. Was more nervous about stalling the bike and pissing off other drivers than crashing the bike. Day one was driving around the city. Day two went out on the highway. Best weekend.
Yammie is 100% correct with this advice. Also a little tip, the MSF course can (not always) allow you to get a discount on your motorcycle insurance. It did for me in my state.
I was already at the age of 50 when I bought my first bike. I bought it in Helsinki and had to drive it home 500 km north. In the beginning I was a bit nervous but as soon as I left the ring road and reached the countryside it became more calm and it was a great ride. I could even have continued further but the saddle of my Rebel 500 is very painful after a long ride. I had about 8 hours of driving lectures when I passed the test and I would say that is really the minimum. Some very talented beginners can maybe do it with only 5 hours of lectures. Now I have had my Honda Rebel for 3 years and maybe it's time for something bigger. Maybe an Africa Twin or a HD Heritage Classic or Low Rider st. Thanks for the video!
I'm 39, just got my first bike. it wasn't working when I got it. I just got it running. still working on it. reading your comment I feel better to know there are grown ups like me trying a Motorcycle first time!. 🙏
I almost ran into the back of a car on my ride home after getting a 2020 Katana 1000cc..I learned how to ride long ago, but it had been a while.. 😂😂😂
I feel you i got my vstrom after not riding at all for a very long time. I had to get through a city filled with downhill roads and traffic while raining and it was night time and then i had to do Twisties mountain roads at highway speeds while it was still raining. I was nervous as hell but the feeling at the end was just unbelievable.
My wife convinced me to trailer my first bike home about 8 months ago rather than ride it 45 minutes. That was probably a good thing. I hadn't even taken the MSF yet.
Ordered my Sportster while in Iraq, had it delivered to a dealer 30min from my parents house. Had bought a small trailer, too, so drove my truck and trailer to pick it up. Didnt have my M endorsement, yet. Planned to get back to Kentucky and use the on-base MSF course. Till then, i just did a bunch of easy laps around the neighborhood to get used to the bike. That was Dec 2008. Bike now has over 36,000 miles on it.
Back in 2018 I went to take the MSF for the first time and on test day was too nervous to even show up. Fast forward 2021 took the MSF plunge again which was a success. Ended up uhauling my first bike (Honda cb300F) back home, because home for me was 3 1/2 hours away. First ride was daunting, but more and more rewarding after each ride. Crashed it, totaled it, scrapped it. Worked up some doe. Now ya’boi is a proud owner of a FZ07!
Good thinking, gee I can't handle a 300 so I'll go get a 700,your a genius
My buddy rode my first bike home, 200km each way. Great bloke
I bought my first bike a week ago and asked a friend from work to drive it home. The first couple of nights I just sat on it and turn it on but nothing more cause I was so afraid of even start riding it, but two days ago I just did it, and started riding around in the parking lot of my apartment complex, which has plenty of space . Funny how fast you learn in a couple hours of just doing it, i'm still not taking it outside tho since im not licensed but gonna keep practicing.
Nice dude
Got my first bike never rode a bike jumped on it rode it home about a 30 mile ride felt very comfortable and natural best thing I can say is don't be scared of the bike respect it but don't fear it this was a 1340 cc Harley dyna I got next day rode around my area to get more comfortable just ease into the corners don't be scared to lean with it once again DO NOT FEAR THE BIKE REPECT IT and you'll be fine
Great advice! For beginners MSF is a must first and foremost. Always plan your route to and back home. Avoid groups ride while you are a beginner. Have proper gear and never ride in rain. Don't do too much too quickly take baby steps. As strange as this one will sound go on mental rides it helped me tremendously...!
rain is a great school for learning if you respect your bike and the conditions. i was super afraid of rain at the start and ive learned alot when my car died and had to ride 40kms every day in really flooded conditions this winter. having a t700 helps a lot too xD
Great advice. Picking mine up tomorrow and I'll do that mental ride for sure.
I just got my first bike at the beginning of January. Went with a 2023 Honda rebel 500. Was gonna get it from the Honda that’s less than 10 miles from my house but they been closed since November after trying a few other Honda dealers I ended us 25 miles away getting my new bike. Was nervous through the whole buying process knowing I’m about to have to ride 25 miles first time on the road. But when I threw my gear on and got on the bike I seemed to calm right down and it was mostly a wonderful ride home. Had stalled it a couple times at lights and went wide in a turn, was lucky I was all alone when it happened.
Did my rider course first, still ended up getting a u-haul and towing it home haha
Rode it home last November. Didn't have any gear but helmet, heavy Danner boots, and gloves. Was way too cold even wearing 2 coats. Made it home avoiding freeways. Felt so awesome. Have 250-350 miles on it, waiting for salt to be off roads to ride more in March or late Feb when it gets above freezing in my area. (Got full armor gear and 4 season gear since riding it home, have worn insulated armor gear head to toe since bringing it home.)
Learning on a dirt bike is the safest way to learn, might break a leg or arm, street bike you'll get killed on if you're not aware of your surroundings at all times. Ride safe and enjoy.
Yam Dawg, keep dropping these videos please! Very educational and informative to say the least. You highlight and hit the marks the new riders would not expect.
Which in return, you are providing people a stress free way to get into riding. Awesome! I can’t wait to see your next video to enrich my mental.
I got my first bike, a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R. I had my buddy ride it to his house. And then went and completed the MSF course. I went and got my bike from my buddy’s house and rode it back to my house with no issues.
I planned a route on side roads that got me home. I practiced riding around my neighborhood and a city park parking lot to practice slow speed maneuvers. I didn’t feel comfortable driving on roads or the highway until I could do figure 8’s within 3 parking spaces, using just throttle and rear brake. And practiced until I mastered counter steering, braking, and gear shifting. After a couple of weeks and about 25 hours of practice. I felt confident to hit the streets. And I hit them so hard, I felt like I was Yammie on the bike 😅
I now have a 2006 GSXR 1000, and I practice everytime before I ride this bike. I have a lot of confidence while riding, and that is because I practiced until my skills became natural. Not having ABS, hasn’t affected my riding.
But, it changed the way I ride. I learned from you Yam, that every bike is not the same.
2 days ago, I just bought my son a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 with ABS. I drove it to his High School Parking lot and had him walk the bike and practice applying the brakes. Then, running and applying the brakes. After 30mins, I showed him every part of the bike. And had him riding his bike within 10mins. He is now doing figure 8’s within 3 parking spaces and next week he will be taking his MSF course. Riding his 400, I showing him techniques on his bike. I see that having a beginner bike, is the best option for any new rider!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO !!! 🥹🥲 I’m also a first time rider. I’m riding a Honda vtr 1000 firestorm as my first bike . I barely started riding 6 months ago and I fell many times . But I agree with this video , take your time . There’s no rush , keep practicing and be patient and focus and you will soon ride anywhere you want to go . If you have a bike or watched this video your awesome !
Thanks for the video. My first bike (duke 390) is being delivered this afternoon, very excited and nervous at the same time. Thanks for all the advice and helping me get the confidence to start riding.
Took my MSF course in early November 2022 (with neither prior riding experience nor ever driving a stick shift car), got my M endorsement end of the month, and bought a 2020 R3 from a private seller early December. Trailered it the 1+ hour route back home w/ a U-Haul motorcycle trailer (and had to learn how to strap the bike down safely). Spent the first few weeks riding the neighborhood until I mustered enough courage to get on the freeway to go get gas. Stalled plenty of times on the road but drivers were pretty patient if I'm being honest. Since then have been riding a little further each time on my usual route and getting more and more comfortable. Thanks YN for being a GREAT resource! I'm in Austin so maybe I'll see you around.
Thank you for your videos. I love this type of content from you.
Only if I had seen this video earlier! My first ride home with my new Harley was nothing short of a freak event. I thought everyone is going to crash into me and almost had 2 close calls. The most anxious moments of my life. Trying to remain cool but with a heart rate faster then the bike’s speedometer 😅
Thankfully Made it back successfully but boy it was an experience I can’t forget. Well great memory to remember by…
Hey yammie thank you I just bought my first bike a 85 honda cb650 nighthawk and I'm fixing with toutube videos I've changed my battery, oil, filter, tires, even my clutch cabel this community is so nice and easy to come into so thank you to everyone
I had the dealer deliver mine. They threw it in for free for me as part of the deal. I was satisfied and greatly relieved. It was an hour away and I hadn’t ever ridden on the road yet. Was so glad delivery was an option for me.
Definitely a scary part of the Journey for me even having taken an MSF course. Good advice all around.
My first bike....I'll never forget it. 2003 Vulcan 750. $4k bucks in hand and off to Motorcycle Emporium in Maryland. They let me put around in the lot for a few minutes and then we signed papers. Pulled out of there and stopped at the first parking lot on the way. Not because I was freaked out or anything. I just needed to hop off and look at her. The rest of the 30 minute ride home was mostly inclined intersections so I learned friction zoning fast. The feeling of flying and freedom made most of the butterflies go away. It's funny. I've forgotten a lot of other firsts in my life but not the first day as a rider.
Before I rode my 50 cc Blue Suzuki way back in 1972......." i " HAD 'ah' DREAM and KEPT WATCHING Yammie Noob ......
Tks. much.
I bought my first bike today. And it was the most terrifying thing I've ever done getting that thing home. But it was also the most incredible experience. I rode on the side street by the dealership for 30-60 minutes to get a feel for the bike before heading onto the road. It wad BEYOND wild and amazing.
I learned on a dirt bike and then went and bought a 90s VFR. Those first five minutes with a more aggressive riding stance were super weird.
Now of course it’s comfy as heck.
My first bike I ended up trailering home. Bought it about 2 hours away from my home and the dealer was in the middle of the busiest city in the state. Was kinda bummed about not riding it off the lot but was glad I did, the highways around there were a madhouse.
FYI Uhaul has an awesome motorcycle trailer
Dealer delivered....trolled the hood for a few days, working my way up to city roads during off peak hours. Rode to parking lots. Practiced the MSF drills. Rode every day crushing the learning curve.
Yeah, don’t go to low-traffic construction areas on your bike, kinda ever . . .
Everything else is spot on.
i got my m class license on a friday, and bought my first bike that same afternoon. picked it up the next day. i had a 5 minute drive back to my moms house, almost pulled a wheelie taking off from the dealership. that sunday i rode 2.5 hours down the interstate at 80 mph to my house. it may have helped that i used to ride dirt bikes. street bikes are just so much more fun
Ahhh the first time ridding a bike home( if you don't count the Vespa 27 years ago) .... it was horrifying and nothing but fun!! 60 miles home, late winter/ early spring, 53°, snow still on the ground, you know what got me threw it, watching you big papa yams (and a few others) for about a year before I rode, I'm happy I did, because it has saved me more than twice and gave me awareness to increase my skills!! 😃❤️💪
..... you know what's funny, but not, .....I was more dangerous on the Vespa than I am on my cb500x 😂😂😂😂😅😃
So funny I found this video. I’m riding my brand new bike home tomorrow morning. Nervous as hell but so excited
Yammie my first ride was a success. Didn't drop the bike at all but still so much muscle memory to build and so much to learn!
Went out to fill up gas today, was meaning to get into second gear but got into neutral, kicked it up into second after realising but stalled and dropped the bike :/ luckily it was a gentle drop and only some scratches on the mirror
I luckily was able to borrow my dad suv with a hitch and rented a U-Haul motorcycle trailer.
My uncle who has years of motorcycle experience and mechanical knowledge was able to look it over before purchasing my first motorcycle last weekend. Love it so far, getting more practice in my neighborhood before riding in the streets
I had someone take my first bike home after I purchased it off a private individual. 2014 Ninja 300. I live out in rural country with an acre of yard. I practiced in my yard and spent hours riding around my house before I ever touched the road. The bike will handle grass just fine but it’s not intended for it so it forced me to be cautious and careful on the controls. And my first wreck was you guessed it in the yard. I high sided it after dumping the throttle but it didn’t hurt anything and actually was a great experience. Since then iv ridden a whole year and have put 10,000 miles on that bike.
Im thankful that i live here in the philippines.. everybody starts with a 155cc or even a 125cc bike. You get so accustomed with the chaos that you unconsciously develop a high level of defensive driving. When youre educated and experienced enough, youll be more aware of the possible circumstances of your actions on the road.
My local shop delivered my first bike for me because I didn't have a license yet, I don't remember how much they charged, but it was worth it. Keep point for me, if something doesn't feel right, don't ride. I've had this happen several times when just going out for a ride, I would rather be safe than have a bad accident and know that I had a bad feeling about it. You could put yourself in a bad situation if you're hyper alert and expecting something bad to happen. It's easy to overlook small obstacles when looking for the big ones.
I bought a brand new 2021 Kawasaki z900. Got to the dealership only having my m1 permit thinking I have a class A license, I know how to clutch and shift gears, I should be fine. Get to my first red light and I stalled out. Keep in mind my first ride on this bike consist of riding back home on the freeway for 60 miles. Luckily it was a straight shot. The dealership told me for the first 300 miles to keep it under 55. So glad I listened! For my first ride 55 sure did feel like 100. Made it home safe and like you said I can not explain that feeling. Only thing I can say about it is I couldn't wait to get back on the road and ride
Peak performance Oakville, delivered my Indian Scout Bobber.
I left a bike at my buddy's house and never rode it till I completed my M2 endorsement.
Ride in the parking lot for a few weekends straight 😊😊
I had to ride mine home from the dealership Was a good boost of confidence
Amazing you remember I got my first permit when I was 15 but I had been riding years and years before that my first official street bike was a Kawasaki 90 street bike I do remember that though moved up to a Honda cb500 I can't even remember all the Box I've had but I do remember how I love my Hadaka Road Toad. I am now 60 years old and one of the guys you give a hard time I now own 3 BMWs LOL. I really enjoyed your video you do an excellent job putting a lot of useful information out there for New Riders and experienced Riders. And I really enjoy your videos critiquing different motorcycles
After an MSF course on a 125cc bike and 3 test rides that were like 10 miles each (2 of which on an 1,133cc bike) I decided to go with an 1,811cc Indian. I flew one-way to San Diego, CA and rode it over 1,000 miles back home to western Texas. A little over 400 miles the first day, a little over 600 miles the second day. It was also below freezing temperatures with rain the last 40 miles. Hell of a first run lol
So when I first bought my bike it was like 30 miles from my house and there was areas where you had no choice but to get on the highway. So I put it up in my truck bed and got it home. But as soon as I got home I got on and started riding around my little city
Luckily, I went with a private seller that was willing to ride my new bike to my place for me. Paid him for his time and effort.
Stay safe and slow - be it stalling, waddling, keep grounded and always aim to come home. Keep practicing bit by bit.
I just got a 2009 V Star 650 5 days ago. Day 1 I was nervous as hell. But Day 2 I figured I cant keep bringing gas cans to fill it, so took a trip to the station. And next thing I knew I did a tour around town, putting on 20ish miles on Day 2. Looking for any excuse to ride now with the unseasonably warm weather. I mostly kept to twisty backroads but really I find them more intimidating than a highway now. Fun, but I cant ignore the potential for not my own error, but someone else to drift into my lane. I think this is the start to a great thing. Just wish I started sooner than 36.
Did it a week ago.
Got it inspected, got comprehensive insurance, geared up, practiced in a lot next to the selling place and took the exhilarating 30 min drive home with family driving right behind me.
i had my girlfriend drive in front of me and i followed her to where i was going with the bike. Helped a lot with the nerves riding for the first time.
Similar experience. I was living in San Antonio TX at the time I bought my first bike. The dealership delivered my bike to my residence 😁
Passed the MSF several years ago and trailered my 81 honda gl500 silverwing, needed tons of work only rode it a couple miles or so, replaced head gaskets, thermostat, cooling fan, front brake pads, rebuilt the front caliper and the rear brake drum, replaced the tires and a bunch of other work, then got her going again, rode like 20 more miles or so, only to snap the head cover bolt off into the head doing a retorque and valve clearance check 😢. I recommend getting a gently used or new but cheap starter bike in great working condition. Don't get a project bike and spend more time wrenching than riding.
So naturally I found a gently used, 1900cc Yamaha Stratoliner for super cheap. And then rode it for an hour and a half back home. 😅 Thankfully all was well but the first 15-20mins was rough as I went from a little 500 to 1900 low end torque monster and hadn't ridden a bike in a couple of years.
Don't do what I did. 😅 All went well and I love the bike but if you're NOT comfortable with the basic operation of a bike. Then please dont get a heavy 800lb muscle bike even though they are typically going for much better prices than newer starter bikes.
Buying my first bike was a bit nerve wracking. I was excited and admittedly very nervous. I was trying out an Indian Scout realized that it was waaaaaay too much bike for me and was introduced to the Royal Enfield Continental. I felt a lot more confortable riding it around, it was much cheaper, and while the cafe racer style was a bit hard on my back, this bike is really easy to work with, ride, and modify. I had my truck with me, but my nerves would’ve been too much for me either way, so I had the dealership drop it off. (At no charge I might add, thanks Indian OKC)! I’ve put over 1k miles on it and am looking forward to some summer day trips this year.
Just bought my first bike, I was fully confident that I was going to be able to ride my bike out of the dealership after purchasing. My only practice was in a parking lot a few times with some buddies…yeah..dropped my bike and decided to wait until I could get someone to ride it home for me. I’m happy I decided to wait, even happier about my purchase! (Kawasaki Z500!)
MSF course is booked and I have my permit, but parking lots only for me for the next little bit! Any advice is much appreciated, I’ve been excited to join the community for a long time :)
Had my bike lic forever! Have close to 20 yrs exp. No bike for lil over 20yrs. Got back into it and bought z900. Hell Ya!!!!!
@yammie_noob1 Price -$15 000
In Norway you have the MSF course, and then you have to do some on road driving with a teacher on comms on another bike.
I have a cousing who just bought a DR 650 new with only Learner experience of two weeks on a 125 honda, the dealership that sold the bike to him just helped him onto a busy hwy after he fell in the dealership car park, so he was scared shitless trying to get the bike home and partly walking it.
Just bought first bike (D tracker 250) this morning lol. No experience with bike before. Too late before I watch this I rode 70mile dealer to home. Scary the shit out off myself .
I FEEL like a new rider, but I'm a re-entry rider after 20 years of not riding. I was young then and could push start a bike if needed. I just bought a bike YESTERDAY and I'm the same rider I was in my mind, but my body has aged and I have arthritis in my left knee and had a right knee replacement. My fear is red lights and putting my feet down. Can I hold the bike up ? I can in my driveway and I can maneuver it easily, but when I went to take it on its maiden voyage this morning I was SO shaky I turned it off and went inside. I am not afraid of riding, I'm afraid of stopping and falling. What a great idea of parking lot practice. I will do that 100%.
I’m saving up to get my first motorcycle, but for now, I’m getting as much info on them as I can
MSF is a must have in my opinion. Also if buying a used bike, best bet is to follow a simple rule. If it doesn't run and doesn't ride then don't buy it. I made that mistake once, never again will I buy a bike I can't ride immediately.
Day one for me! Can’t ride it yet I’m too busy. Can’t wait to hit it tomorrow
Colombian rider here. Got my '23 X-Blade after a 6-week motorcycle course (15 hours with an instructor on my back - America why only MSF???). I did get the license a few hours before, and my dad was smart enough to make me do loops around the dealership before riding back home.
Try to get someone to ride with you. It'll make it much safer and comfortable.
I had my 95’ CBR 600 F3 delivered to my house and they forgot the ramp. 🤦♂️ We found the nearest high curb to back into and it worked out fine. Tipped the bike over in my garage the first time i sat on it. 😆
Hey Yam, are you doing new rider video's because tis the noobie season? I picked up my bike a year ago, put about 2600 miles on it so far. i'd be interested in content focused on returning to the season, what makes a good day/weekend trip, and what's next after you have some dirt under your fingernails. Just a thought, I appreciate your vids.
Lol my 1st street legal bike was a 1980 2 stroke TS-125. There were no classes. You went to the DMV, took your written test then they followed you in a car. It's a bit funny to hear someone claiming such vast riding experience say they took classes in 2015...
I got my bike delivered and only been driving around the neighborhood. Occasionally, i would go on the main roads but i only right turns lol
I rode my first motorcycle home myself, but ... prior to that I have been riding a Vespa-like scooter for 2 year. I used that scooter to get my motorcycle license before I bought the real thing.
Ha ha ha. A lot of dealers don't care if you have a M class. I know a bunch of big ones like RideNow don't care. They won't let you test ride it if you don't have an M, but you can sign paperwork, and ride away without anything. They put it in the personal responsibility category. "Hey, we just sold you the bike. We didn't tell you to ride it without a license."
The triumph dealer wouldnt let me ride home, not because of any lack of bike endorsement, but becuase it was being registered out of state and had to wait for the tag. Kind of glad I got familiar with it at home first honestly.
I had my first bike delivered to me. I actually failed my riding test 2 seconds into it...classic mistake of looking down at the line I wasn't supposed to cross instead of where I wanted to go and drove right over the line and an instant fail. I went ahead and bought my bike the next day and had it delivered 3 days later, retested the day after that and passed. I can only imagine the added pressure of driving away from a dealership alone and new to riding. My first ride was around the block in my quiet neighborhood with my family there "cheering" we on. Truthfully I planned to have my bike delivered anyway just to avoid the pressure of a first ride in traffic.
Got my ninja 400 delivered because there was no way to avoid the highway and just practiced around my block for a little while then bam , Valentino Rossi ! Never looked back
I get nervous just thinking about this.😉✌🏽
My first ride was a week ago. I got my first bike a ninja 400 and scheduled to pick it up Saturday. The forecast was for the low 60s. I get there and the temp are hovering around the 40s and it’s foggy and wet. Those 22 mile on a cold wet road was not fun and exciting at the same time.
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my very first time riding a motorcycle i had just purchased a used dual sport off craigslist. i had a friend ride with me so they could drive my car home and be my navigator since we were about 80 miles away. i understood the main controls well enough just hadn’t ever tried. first few miles were a little nerve racking but i learned on the long trek to the house.
was it the smart way to do it? probably not. did it work out? yep. i took it easy while i was getting the kinks out. but it didn’t take long to have the confidence to make it home.
after i sold that bike i took a 6 year break. my second bike i bought brand new from the dealership and it was almost like my first purchase all over. rode a couple laps around the parking lot while i got reacquainted with how it felt to ride. the most nerve racking part though was going from a 250 and taking a 6 year break without touching a bike to a 790 Duke. it was almost like starting out with a big naked as my first bike. but after about 5 or 6 miles of stop and go i knew i’d made the right choice.
after having my second bike for a week i completed the msf course and got my m class endorsement. may not have done it in the right order and may have gotten too big of a starter bike but i’m glad i went 790 over 390.
I’m about to have my first ride home tomorrow.
My dealer was about 1.5 hours away with Detroit in the middle. With no hitch, I rented a UHall for $29? or so and picked it up.
Weird, I am about to buy my first bike and this video comes at a great time. I have already made my gear budget and planned my route. Just have to do the msg and buy the bike
I’m just gonna do to written test then buy a bike off face book then go to an Msf course to skip the driving part for the dmv
So, the MSF course here in my state is booked solid for months so instead im getting my motorcycle permit on Friday, buying the bike on Saturday will use a trailor to transport it to a parking lot ive already picked out, then im doing the MSF my damn self by PDF and CZcams. ...Ill still have to take the real MSF before getting endorsement but I just can't wait that long.
Recently bought a Kawasaki ninja 400 and im afraid of this damn thing. My private seller drove it to my home thankfully. As excited as I was. I spent around 30 minutes on it before putting it away 😂 my nerves were shot and its okay. Imma keep practicing and get rid of this fear !
I bought my 2021 cbr1000rr from one of the biggest dealerships in Arkansas. I’ve been riding most of my life. I started early with dirt bikes, and graduated to street bikes a decade ago. This is the first one I’ve gotten from a dealership, though. I found out my license didn’t have an M endorsement on it at that dealership. I took the test and passed ten years ago, and have a receipt from the dmv and my permit from when I passed, but they never put the endorsement on my license, for whatever reason. I’ve since gotten it, but the dealership didn’t bat an eye when it came to me leaving without one. Lol. They also let me leave with the chain slapping, and without any adjustment to my suspension at all. Lol. These bikes are set up from the factory for a 180-200 pound person, and I weighed 155 pounds then. I adjusted the chain myself, but I wasn’t happy that they didn’t check anything like that before I left. I bought it a little over an hour away from where I live. Most of these people don’t care what happens after you leave. I had a place shortly after I bought my first street bike adjust my chain for me, and they didn’t tighten the axle nut. I found out it had fallen off when 15 minutes down the freeway I noticed that when I let off the throttle my rear end shook almost uncontrollably. It was a 2006 cbr600rr. Boy, did they not enjoy that call and having to pick me and the bike up on the side of the road. 😂
Waiting for my first bike to show up. I will have to trailer it home due to the fact that the dealership is 2hrs away.
Had my dad ride it to my house, luckily i live like 5 mins from the dealership.
i rode mine home 11 hours from california to oregon
I trailered my first bike home. Three weeks ago at 44 years old. Then I watched youtube videos. But I've riden downhill mtb, vert and dirt jumps in my 20s. No Stranger to 2 wheels doing stupid stuff.
I'm still taking it very slow and seriously. Looking forward to motocamping, and riding secluded roads. Ya know. The middle aged guy stuff.
I rode my first bike over an hour home as soon as I bought it. It was scary as fuck at first lol. Eventually it became fun.
My first bike besides a little crf 80 is going to be a yamaha v star 1300😅😢 trading a high dollar ar for it and so that's why I can't be too picky in what in getting. Hope I don't hurt myself of the bike🙏 am picking it up today 😂
Indian dealerships will deliver straight to your door as well.
I white-knuckled my new Street Triple from the dealership to my house. I was petrified.
Any advice on uneven lane roads? I touched one once on the highway and it almost buckled me off. Super scary…..
My first bike is a harley Street 750. I was lucky, and the seller drove it to my house. I've had it two years, and i still haven't really worked past my fear of it i javent had an spills or anything but i got it during covid so the msf was out and i couldnt get my license.
I already died the first ride. Only can go up from here.
Got mine delivered to the house 😅