How To Ride A Motorcycle For The First Time

[ltflak]

The man has the most boring-est voice in the world...

[ThisSydeUp]

So, how do you stop?

[prophismusic]

Thank you, this video helped me take home my first bike today!

[allwyngidin]

i will give thousand like for tis video

[kenneth23909]

Thanks!!! Im a 1st time rider and this video help me out so much that you cant even understand

[bonganibongani]

Perfect Video ;)

[stephenbrown1988]

Good video

[Student2912]

Thank you for your videos and tips. I have learned from these.

[ASLAMOO9]

great video :)



[TheNaomiCo]

rly good tutorials, man this is way better then the dummies book!!! 

[jazar]

DOH!! 

[lukejaden1]

only suggestion is I would start the series with safety gear. I'm not sure it is a good influence to let new riders see tennis shoes and a shirt. At least advise hard shoes/boots and a hardy jacket or pads.

[mra23413]

monotone ppl put me to sleep

[hphjr]

Great video and thank you for showing how to shift and the right way to shift.

[TheSovietPuppy]

arent there automatic motorcycles? please dont hate idk much about motorcycles. im just watching this because i wanna learn

[JLynch1993]

@TheSovietPuppy Yes they do make automatics, but riding a manual transmission motorcycle is a lot more fun. You feel a little more involved in the ride rather than just sitting back and steering like in an automatic car. It also takes alot more practice and skill to master it. But that's just my opinion.

[NYmosVids]

great vid, but if you were to release the clutch fast would that jerk it out from under you? or would it just not move forword. thanks.

[Phamstaa]

@NYmosVids it would jerk , like a manual car

[bigbabyjesus12]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. It actually is pretty helpful.

[ksalbrecht88]

I am seriously considering getting a 2008 H-D® XL 883L Sportster® 883 Low... I will archive this video for future reference. Thanks for this upload!

[fraycrof1]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm thinking of starting to ride.

[cerwin941]

thanks i learned how to ride from your videos

[weurRTG]

Okay, people are arguing 70:30, 80:20 and even 60:40. To be honest, beginners (and even experts) won't be able to get the ratio right. Don't confuse people with percentages. Just say the majority of stopping power comes from the front brake. Furthermore, if you're braking at a stoplight, that's when the front brake to rear brake ratio comes in. If you're shifting speeds because you come to a school zone (from 30 mph to 20 mph), the rear brake should be used exclusively for deceleration.

[andyi3]

SAMCRO

[jbradley4907]

Is it weird that i get nervous watching this?

[jonahman360]

What's the cycle you're riding @ 6:30 during the friction zone lesson? It has style for a smaller machine. Thanks for the very informative video!

[MrJadems]

this may sound stupid but are there any motorcycles that have an automatic transmission??

[max3482]

@MrJadems there are a few, the one i know of isnt fully automatic but is semi meaning that there is no clutch and you can just shift but that only has two gears and it is a honda cm450 and a cm400

[MrJadems]

@max3482 thanks ive been looking at the cbr125 is that a good startere bike im 16

[butterflyplague]

You have a calming voice that's a delight to hear while taking in these helpful instructions!

[rfrusso73]

Thanks, great video. I am 4 hours away from riding a motorcycle for the first time. This video was very helpful.

[Breiavis]

@rfrusso73 how did it go?

[rfrusso73]

@Breiavis

It's been an addictive experience. I have ridden about 1,000 so far and love it. Finished an MSF course last weekend so now I'm looking forward to my first 3 hour ride. I'm getting ready to ride 3 hours on 2 lane highways from Sacramento to Napa.

[Breiavis]

@rfrusso73 nice :)

[RandomDirectors]

3:33 do you have 3 hands?

[Breiavis]

@RandomDirectors cam on helmet

[RandomDirectors]

@Breiavis no he said we are going to hold the front break

we are going to hold the clutch securely...

than we are going to press the electric start button...

it looked like he pressed it with his penis!

[DeadBeluga]

Man, dont have to much fun making this video, you sound like your having a BLAST!!

[831pingdawg]

Thank you! Great video and very helpful for people beginners. Thumbs Up!

[FZ6R09]

GREAT VIDEO, SIMPLE EASY TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS, I'M CLOSING IN ON MY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GETTING MY ENDORSEMENT IN THE STATE OF CT., WATCHED ALL YOUR VIDEOS OVER & OVER, THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PUT TOGETHER SUCH WELL ORGANIZED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS. "RIDE SAFE"!

[gymbunny75]

Extremely clear and helpful video. :D

[02337755]

Im Tom Bodett and well leave the light on for ya!

[MRSketch09]

@02337755

Hahaha, your right man. It does sound like that.

Also great video. Very helpful. It's on the MSF site, but having someone explain it and demonstrate it with HQ video is much better.

[vab18]

hi there, i am new to motorcycling.. does stalling your motorcycle have a bad effect on the engine? and sometimes when i stall the engine, i restart it immediately using the push button, does it have a bad effect too? and also, when im panicking on the road when i stall my engine, upon restarting i didn't realize it was on the second gear, so i start moving my bike on second gear instead on the first gear, thus, stalling it again... am i giving my bike too much abuse? am i destroying my engine?

[Bubayaga]

Helpful, thanks.

[bassjockey10]

hey dude great vids and also what bike is it that your on. thnx

[TheRaversUnited]

my friend said to me that u let the clucth oot fast then give it as much throttle as u can then click in 1st then 2345 is this true

[darkxmasterfool]

I already have my motorcycle license, but I don't yet have a motorcycle, (took a class). When I'm at a red light, I see people using their clutch as the brake instead of the actual brakes, I have heard people say that that's stupid and a great way to kill your motorcycle's life. Is it true?

Also, both of the brakes will light up the rear brake light, correct?

[MCoftheD]

@darkxmasterfool Why would that damage the bike? You are just disengaging power to the rear wheel. ya both brakes light up the lights.

[darkxmasterfool]

@MCoftheD I have no idea, that's what i hear from other bikers. They say it especially applies to cars with standard transmission.

[goodbeerfinder100]

Do you still holding down the break with your right hand when your beginning to ride? So you're basically slowly letting go of the cluth AND the brake at the same time with both hands?

[EnsiGeetard]

I might not have thought this through very well, but why don't they just put neutral at the most bottom position?

Makes perfect sense to me, but I might be an idiot.

[aunshi190]

@EnsiGeetard Maybe its because it is easier to get to second gear if you were, say, coasting in neutral to a red light and it turns green so you can just nudge the gear shift into second and keep truckin. Instead of going through first.

[custommotor]

@EnsiGeetard I think it's for safety. If neutral was at the bottom you would have to shift into to find first at a stoplight which leaves you vulnerable. If 1st is at the bottom when you shift all the way down you can get going real quick if you need to evade something

[duxante]

Hi,very nice video,pls help me just one thing,so...always when i want to pop in higher gear i need to totaly release gas,pull the clutch,shift in higher gear,release clutch smoothly and then add gas also nice and smooth?

And in which gear do i need to be when im going through corners?

[MCoftheD]

@duxante First question.... Ya but when you know how you do it in a second or two.

For actual 90 degree turns first or second for curves leave as is.

[TheHappyKamper]

Thank you Ray Romano for a very informative video!

[Derangedxzombie]

thanks mr, this video is very helpful indeed!

I now understand how to shift the gears without having touched a bike (:

[1291Anonymous]

Very informative video, thanks alot!

[rimfa123]

I watched this video religiously a few weeks ago when I got my first geared bike, (I was on an auto before) and, I just thought I'd come back and say thankyou so much for posting this, It was the only video I could find that was just nice and simple but at the same time clever, well thought. All the others are just people on powerfull sports bikes trying to tell me to do a clutchless shift of blip the throttle, and on a 31 year old 125cc, that wasn't what I wanted, lol. Btw, beautiful bike:)

[mininick0001]

very good video, extremely helpful!

[Katchouken]

@illnino98 Well, if you get off the bike it's kinda hard to hold the brake in, right?

[Katchouken]

You don't need to hold the front brake when you're already holding the clutch. The bike can't go nowhere while you pull the clutch in..

[HHRR19]

thanks you are really a good tutor

[pocketroyalty]

By far the best instructional video for this subject on youtube - very very well done! Thank you very much!

[ADMIND3R]

will anything bad happen if i don't pull the clutch in when i start my bike? i always have my bike in neutral before i start it up and i dont depress or hold in the clutch. does it harm the bike at all?

[motleycru159]

sounds gr8 cant w8 to get my first bike now

[4darin5]

Ok, I got 1st gear down.

Now, how do I start a motorcycle gang?

[reptilekid321x]

@4darin5 aha

[pakdanerven]

what do you mean by closing the throttle? and how do u no when to shift ? and how do u no when to down shift to the next gear

[niklasmich]

great video

but ur learning riding a motorcycle in the driving shool

[SuperHoppa]

ur better than my instructor

[cali4niaguy88]

do all motorcycles work the same way? im trying to buy a ducati( nothing too powerful) maybe a 800 or even a 700. does it work the same?

[rimfa123]

@cali4niaguy88 "Nothing too powerful". Mate, trust me, don't start in an 800cc motorcycle. It's difficult enough on a 125cc, I would say don't start on anything above 250cc.

[cali4niaguy88]

@rimfa123 yeah of course bro. im starting with a ninja 250 as a beginner. but eventually im going to get a ducati. curiosity just made ask if italian cycles work the same way as american and even japanese. you dig?

[rimfa123]

@cali4niaguy88 Oh, fair enough mate. I tell you, the Ninja is a beautiful motorcycle, you're a lucky guy!

[EnthusiasticLearner]

Thank you friend. Your tutorials helped me in a nice smooth first ride on my new motorbike earlier today. The way you emphasized on the more important points in all your tutorials is really helpful for new riders. Thanks again. :)

Thumbs up!

[DirkAndersen810]

I really liked this. I'm 19 and to have something like this helps. Us young kids get nothing but automatic, so it's definitely nice to have dude.

[sarabification]

Thanks Very much friend :)

please post more videos.

[CiPyZ0R]

youre the best!

[elmorejones]

Great lesson, Thanks!

[DiazRemington]

all makes and models - ** freemotorcyclemanuals . net

[slipknotmetalhead13]

He sounds exactly like seth rogen

[trancedman]

Thanks.A very good lesson.

[trancedman]

Thanks.A very good lesson.

[trancedman]

Thanks.A very good lesson.

[theninjakid10]

All of your videos are very helpful for all of us newbies! Thanks for taking the time to make and post.

[axedude]

Just went to my 1st day of riding at motorcycle school. These vids have been very helpful at filling in some of the gaps. theres a lot to take in the first day : /

[Torinocto]

When you up shift do you release the clutch and give it some gas at the same time?

[KyleStonehouse]

Great video, except beginners shouldn't be wearing sneakers and t-shirts.

[kiwiboy2012]

nice video man

[H8fam]

very informative. five stars.

[goforthandeattacos]

dude, i cant wait to get my first bike. kawasaki ninja 650R... hells yeah!

[utubeb14]

can you get clutchless bikes?

[TheFXGuru]

@utubeb14 get a Prius mate!

[xxbrunettehunnibunxx]

@utubeb14 yup - they're called scooters. :/ (i've got a 50cc moped atm and i'm getting my first motorbike - honda cbf 125 - in 15 days, if i were you just stick to motorbikes. scooters/mopeds sound horrible, acceleration is definitely something to be desired and you'll find motorbikes are better lookers, too) :)

[booobies11111]

1st off.. great video but when he said ok.. now were gonna add some throttle to the friction zone i shit my pants.. i was lost in the moment lol. i just signed up for my course.. and il be riding a 750 gsxr :|

[jamieandwillsbruv]

i was actually crapping a brick when i thought of getting a bike. what was going through my mind was "im gonna fall off when i lean into turns" or "im gonna over rev my bike and it will blow up beneath me" but you are awesome. i am thinking of getting a bike soon. XD i cant wait. thanks dude XD ily

[Elleminster]

This has always been my big fear even though I drive standard in my car. Your video makes it look alot simpler than I was imagining. Hopefully I don't screw it up on my test lol

[Renzsu]

This video actually took away some of the worries I was having about whether I should start riding.. It seems a lot more intuitive than I thought at first. Thanks for posting the video (over here you can't ride a bike without extensive courses anyway, but it's nice to see what it's about before starting)!

[darksoulvamp]

Great video, I found it very informative. Thank you for posting it.

[thuggirl51]

do you half 2 switch gears while on the road or can you stay in the same gear?

[bigmike97dak]

@thuggirl51 yeah lol its just like a car you can only be in first for so long lol

[uberpaintballer]

that wouldnt be a bad idea

[JaWnzauM]

you dont need to start the bike pulling the clutch if your in neutral

[Poltergeyst]

@JaWnzauM some idiot rushers may not put the bike on neutral when they turn it off, and then rush the ignition without checking if it's on neutral

[MrLunchie]

Thanks for the video mate, Ive just brought a Honda 250 Hornet and this vid answered all my questions.

[TrapikNaUlan]

Vert well demonstrated.

Thnks

[matthewraabe15]

soulds a lill bit ray romano....

[goforthandeattacos]

@matthewraabe15 nah, he sounds like a sober, intelligent homer simpson to me...

[RevolverLover101]

@matthewraabe15 with a touch of homer simpson

[DavidSlagter]

Best motorcycle instruction video ever. Even though i'm 23 months away from actually getting my first motorcycle lessons, I still find it very interesting to see this and it will prepare me more for the first lessons. I also drive a scooter so I already get how the steering works, not really hard, just like a bicycle but then at high speeds. Cool vids and keep them going :)

[ReZnMusic]

great video. very informative.

[monolightform]

Thanks! that's a good simple tutorial.

thanks a lot!

[2bigpower]

Hey man, how come you are such a nice guy? thanks

[Geronimo2705]

@2bigpower Lol... is it strange to you that someone is just nice?

[fabricekanda]

Thank you so much I am going now to buy one! someone wish me a good luck on the street of ATL

[MrDodge1969]

good luck

[RageFace9]

Can you brake to a stop without down shifting?

[sonnyman2000]

yup, but when ur going to roll again its best to be in 1st

[landser914]

How Exactly do you down shift? like Would you close the throttle pull in he clutch then down shift then realese the clutch and add thorrle agian? or what im a litle confused on that part

[mjlar94]

I suggest a "rev match" you pull the clutch in, just BARELY open the throttle kick down release clutch with throttle slowly closing. This will prevent the bike from surging. Don't do this until your precise with the controls. - In that case you should be braking and pulling the clutch in when the rpms are low and holding till you stop.

[MotorcycleAssistant]

Yes! lol How is that for a short and sweet response.

Just remember once you master the throttle and clutch it is a very very very quick action.

1. Close throttle

2. While pulling in clutch

3. Shift up or down

4. Release clutch smoothly

5. While adding throttle again

This all happens in the blink of an eye once you get used to it.

[TonyAzimi]

@MotorcycleAssistant so you have to slowly release for all gears not just first or you just release slowly for first and just press for all others

[nokia26300]

@MotorcycleAssistant how heavy in the feet is the harley when on stop?

[Breiavis]

@MotorcycleAssistant just like driving a car? :)

[yourkennedy]

very well done, thanks for putting the time into it!

[DeciusHelwig]

Ay man, nice tutorial. This has helped me out a bunch.

[EseMeeklo]

thanks man wat a good video. helped me out alot i dont think ill need classes ill just practice off your video. good stuff thanks

[mythoskultur]

Wow, great vid. Thanks for posting! I'll see if the base offers any classes. Really I had no clue what it consisted of doing to ride a motorcycle. Have a good one!

[illusionguitar198]

So I pull in the clutch when I shift gears, and let go after I shifted?

[evensmaller]

You got it

[snipe671]

Make sure you let the clutch off smoothly after you shift

[suckafreeG]

thank alot man took my bigest complication out, i always wanted to press the clutch to cut the power once on first gear but i wuld always think that do it would reckkk my engine hard, thankss

[christoscamaro]

really informative! I've never wanted to ride one before since i had no idea how to, and figured i'd be the type to run it right into a tree.

After watching this, it looks fun as hell.

[d3athryd3r]

in some videos ppl shift up without using the clutch is that bad?

[MotorcycleAssistant]

If you read your motorcycle's operators manual it will tell you to always use the clutch when shifting up or down.

[d3athryd3r]

well im still 17 n im just asking around for the stuff that i dont know

[marcyengelstein]

I wish I had these videos when I learned to ride. These are great!

[marcsteele06]

Yeah same here lol.

Had to do it the hard way though!!

[SMRLEET]

his videos r awesome. im watchin them trying to learn the basics good job.

[jazzyjeff308]

great video, really helpful

[linder1759]

Thanks now i can get started.

[warlock20007]

suzuki marauder gz250 ..

the one i have

[mysteryzeros]

thank u that helped me a lot

[travisduckro]

thank you so much

[718guy]

wonderful video , explained very simple ...more videos please !

[EricPc47]

good video! i like the diagrams

[00darkdude90]

great advise thanks!

[ghettojuvee]

Great help

[LIGHTD1993]

very good video

[thecolumbkilleone]

good vid :-)

[dasherdudester]

thanks for the video