Motorcycle Riding Basics : Starting & Stopping a Motorcycle

[ilovetheninetiesssss]

yes and first thing in riding a motorbike is safetycloth !!!!!

[cstardust13]

Thanks for the video! I am new to cycling and this is helpful gor a newbie! I appreciate your lessons/Instructions.

[theocho666]

Wouldn't clutching in causes free wheeling? making yr bike move faster?

[NovSpice]

@theocho666 no? im afraid you know nothing about motorcycling ...

[ITClimber000]

@theocho666 for a more informative answer to your question, yes and no. For the more advanced riders, downshifting during breaking is more efficient. But that's only when you have to downshift, if you're only in 1st gear (or any gear really) and you slow down to a stop without pulling in the clutch before the stopping point, your engine will stall because the wheel stopped moving which causes the gears to stop moving which causes the engine to stop moving.

[idiotzrule]

Excellent! Now I know how to ride (from watching these clips) Im off out to buy a fireblade!

[Bullydogairsoft]

I just realized after watching this that this is Clarkdale. I live in cottonwood lol

[nocoolname1]

Great thanks getting my first sports bike after safety class

[LyonRacing]

looking to trade a 91 modded camaro plus 1-2k cash for honda cbr in good contition messagge me

[HDDrizzy]

If ur just going to break normally (Without stopping or gearing) using the clutch is a waste of gas. When u pull the clutch u stop the gas from running trought. and it will waste all that extra gas AND break.

[idiotzrule]

@HDDrizzy What is this "break" you keep referring to? And "trought"? What is the meaning of this gibberish?!

[GroundZ3R0Gamer]

What year cbr is that ?

[DINGOS30]

Y is it soo important to hold the clutch during braking?

[IrminC]

@DINGOS30 Because the clutch control the engine engagement. You can give the NO THROTTLE and if the clutch is engaged it will still go about 2-4 MPH. You hit that clutch to disengage the engine and you will stop much, much faster. If you don't hold the clutch then when the bike comes to stop then the rear tire will essentially be spinning out.

[Frejborg]

@DINGOS30 It simplifies the process, by disengaging the engine from the drive allowing you to brake from any speed all the way to a stop without downshifting through each gear. If you're in first gear, then it's not so important and you can probably just brake to a stop while still engaged in 1st, although you might stall it as you stop if you're giving it zero throttle.

[NwlDeem]

i would advise the very first time wont use the rear brake cause most ppl fall when they stopped and didnt put their feet on the ground

[DrFreerun]

@crazypersonlol34 thank you for your opinion.

[JukeqqGaming]

@crazypersonlol34

your a sad little being...:P

[Beatupoldtrailer]

idk why but i like watching this when im bored

[KungFuCookie09]

Nice bike :)

[Fightz4Dayz]

@crazyperson how many videos are you going to comment the same thing on

[crazypersonlol34]

I've learned that it doesn't matter how good of a rider you are, 90% of the time riders die is because of another ignorant person disobeying the law. Recently near my neighborhood a rider died because some one ran a red light and ran into him. He died on impact. If he was in a car he probably would have lived. Honestly, riding is okay for the lonely people who have nothing to live for but pleasure, but for a man who has a family and people who care, it's really not worth it.

[madison1935]

@crazypersonlol34 pussy



[MRGENERATIONADD]

@crazypersonlol34 you sir, are a large, gaping, meat curtains blocking the entrance pussy.

[NinjaWarriorDude]

I just bought a 2010 CBR600. I basically never rode a bike before. Ah shit I am so nervous.

[chevlumina]

@NinjaWarriorDude haha.. my r6 is being delivered next week, and Ive never been on a bike. have to ride around the parking lot for a while, then a half mile ride home, Im nervous too

[NinjaWarriorDude]

@chevlumina I ride like everyday now.. also I am taking a safety course.. I am good now :D

[gener8tiony]

@faveladf Don't worry, theres no sugar.

[Snipza]

more like expertkillage.... don't trust these people.

[fingerhorn4]

This is not very good. No one should "paddle" feet on take off. There is no need and it indicates poor coordination. Once a bike is moving the feet should immediately be on the pegs. The gyroscopic revolution of the wheels will balance by themselves at above 3 mph, provided you keep the throttle gently on, and if you need to contain the speed use the back brake to counter the throttle. This way the bike will remain upright . Put left foot down on stopping which ensures back brake is used.

[shojimujo]

What jeans are you wearing?



[213kingAce]

Good and quick videos. can you make a video of how to put one leg down safely for rider's who not as tall.

[omarrckzs77]

Do u always have to use both brakes? Or could u just us the back brake?

[nhuw125432]

@omarrckzs77 back brake is only like 30 percent of the braking

[adamncarter1996]

@omarrckzs77 If you're at low speeds you could probably get away with using just the back brake, but you'll usually want to use both brakes. Some people use both out of habbit though.

[nuorangejapan]

@omarrckzs77 The back brake provides very little stopping power for a motorcycle since you're essentially dragging it to slow down. What you want to do is use the front brake mostly which will shift the bike's weight forward onto the front wheel, and add a bit of back brake to resist the shifting forward. I was taught that 70% of your braking power should be applied to the front and 30% to the back. The back brake alone does not have effective stopping power.

[ingramqe1]

@nuorangejapan

The front brake supplies 70% of your stopping power while the rear brake supplies 30%. The rear brake does not have effective stopping power on its on. Using both brakes is the key, you have to be careful not to suddenly apply all power to the front brake or the bike will go rear end up.

[nuorangejapan]

@ingramqe1 I guess we're in complete agreement then :D

[wannabrockstar123]

@anotherbrownguy thank you for your imput it helped a lot and congrats on the cbr most people will put you down when you consider a streetbike as a first bike but as you show it is possible to have throttle control and start out on a liter bike so thank you and keep the tire side down bud :)

[wannabrockstar123]

im 16 and im gonna get my bike license i have rode many dirtbikes yz250f's a couple 450's and so on but not many streetbikes i only onces i rode was a katana 750 and a ninja 650 and i could handle them pretty good not amazing but i could keep the tire side down and i found a r1 in amazing condition cheap and i was wondering if i could keep control of that massive beast or is it to much for me?

[EugeneF15]

@wannabrockstar123 A Katana and Ninja 650 are not like a supersport bike, I would not suggest even a 600 supersport as anyones first street bike, they are not built for the street no matter what anyone tells you.

[zjbeast]

Learn to drive a manual on a quad first. Then move to dirtbike then to small road bike and work your way up to a crotch rocket. These guys that have never ridden before should NOT be on a superbike,

[tigersmithjohn]

and DONT FORGET TO PUT UR FEET ON THE GROUND WHEN YOU STOP!!!! :)

[dvicario]

Just unbelievable........I have been taking the motorcycle safety course.....doing well, but they dont explain anything clearly and in simple terms. Thanks alot for keeping it simple. I will going out to practice today to sharpen my skills.

[FiR3S4Rt3R]

First I thaught u wanna ride it without a helmet, but u'r ok. A dude with a helmet, is a good dude ^^

[Elect4Sure]

what if the motorcycle stalls?

[Gmod4ThaWin]

@Elect4Sure your snapping the clutch, go slower.

[Doggieworld3]

Yoooo, tell me your opinion Expert (or anyone): Is riding a motorcycle easy?

What kind of bike is preferable for beginners?

[trumpet5432]

@Doggieworld3 no it is not easy, it takes lots of coordination and practice. You lose concentration for a second and you will go down. I been riding for 3 weeks now. My first bike, Yamaha R6. ( not recommended for beginners)

[lroberts1791]

@Doggieworld3 i got a R6 and im a beginner. ppl say R6's shouldn't be for beginners but in reality you have to respect the bike you cant just go fast your first day riding. you have to get used to it.

[clintonearlwalker]

@lroberts1791 I've been riding 40 years, right now Honda Goldwing GL 1500 SE. I've never ridden one of these sport bikes but I get the idea. About 80 mph is the fastest I ever go and usually slower. Believe me, there are all sorts on things that u have to be ready for on a cycle, most of which u never think of. Deer, rain, gravel, blown tire, locked up front wheel bearing, u have to be ready or it is very painful and expensive. Bikes are fun, but they can mess u up in a heartbeat.

[clintonearlwalker]

@lroberts1791 @lroberts1791 I've been riding 40 years, right now Honda Goldwing GL 1500 SE. I've never ridden one of these sport bikes but I get the idea. About 80 mph is the fastest I ever go and usually slower. Believe me, there are all sorts on things that u have to be ready for on a cycle, most of which u never think of. Deer, rain, gravel, blown tire, locked up front wheel bearing, u have to be ready or it is very painful and expensive. Bikes are fun, but they can mess u up in a hurry.

[kodzillah]

damn!!! i cant wait till i get a bike

[Dan9271]

y does only one headlight work?

[slipknotmetalhead13]

@Dan9271 its on low beams when u switch it 2 highs it has both lights working.

[AlienTechProductions]

shit style to learn look elsewhere these videos are unsafe for beginners.

[kangaroo1119]

i have no prior MSP course experience and i did what he did...brake front first then back...and i ended up rolling on the floor

[toti2554]

hey guys i was wondering if u can get a motorcycle permit in arizona if u are above 18?can i or only motorcycle licence??

[brave0ne]

I apply both breaks at the same time. If I apply front first it will shift the all the weight forward. Then my rear will have less contact and then the rear break is not as effective. Also my first bike was a CBR1000. Just respect the power and don't get crazy.

[outbeliever]

I prefer not to get a 250, I just started riding last month on a CBR 1000, just have to be really careful with the throttle...big bikes are worth the money.

[MrAnto24]

not a good bike to be learning on.

[electropuppazo]

What motorcycle should one buy for someone who wants to start learning to drive a motorcycle?

Thanks

[lifeisgood070]

kawasaki ninja 250

make sure you take the MSF especially if you have no prior riding experience

& don't listen to any videos by this guy... I've been riding over 3 years & this "expert village" guy is a complete fool

just use the 250 for a season or 2 months or w\e & practice everything you learned in MSF in a local parking lot... like once a week. then when you feel ready, wait a while, then get a more powerful bike if you desire. I've been on a SV650 for a while. It's a great bike.

[everfresh1]

worst instructional video ever.

[venquessa]

Front brake gently first to transfer the weight forward and get the suspension loaded up for braking. Then apply rear brake and slowly increase the front brake pressure.

Rear brake first will cause the bike to squat down which will then be undone again when you pull the front brake!

Get your feet up earlier than in this video, feet are useless once the bike is moving, even if you put your foot down you WONT be able to stop the bike falling when moving, it will just break you leg.

[jamesff151]

cool, you answer ed both questions b4 i asked them, thanks man!

[aligerous]

@venquessa Great point about getting your feet up. Watch how many riders, sport bike and cruisers, leave their feet down like rudders. Nothing good can come from it and it lets everybody know the rider doesn't know riding basics.

[spikeyeyerish]

@venquessa So when braking the clutch is fully engaged? (no engine braking) I Dont know anything about bikes and am doing some research.

[venquessa]

@spikeyeyerish Clutch is generally left 'out' giving engine braking all the way down to the point the engine would otherwise labor, 5 mph maybe depends on the bike, then it's pulled in fully. This is the normal style.

An advanced style, is to 'feather' the clutch during braking to adjust the amount of engine braking you get. Coupled with early down shifts you can stop fairly quickly without touching the brakes. Don't practice in the wet! Do put your brake light on!

[Devilikg]

@venquessa legs just helps u to balance on a slow speed

[T27M]

@venquessa Hmm I haven't been riding long at all so dont take this as me saying your wrong, but i was told never to use the front brake at such slow speeds as the back break will stop the bike fine. Any ideas why i got told this ?

[Labadomy]

@T27M

since the back brake doesn't have the majority of the stopping power, going low speeds doesn't require a lot of stopping power and it is easier to most to use a foot brake rather than the hand one. You should get into the habit of applying both brakes with moderation no matter the speed, so when a emergency comes about you have the instinct to use both to stop quicker. Squeeze the brakes, never grab.

[T27M]

@Labadomy Ah thanks ill put it into practice next time im out.

[nuorangejapan]

@T27M My guess is because the person who told you is inexperienced. If you lock up the front brake you're in serious trouble, unless you're incredible, the bike will simply begin to fall as the front can no longer stay up. If you lock up the rear, you will have some opportunity to recover as the bike starts to slide. The only reason I can fathom someone giving such poor advice is for the reasons I just stated. Do NOT listen to this advice, the front brake is very important in stopping.

[T27M]

@nuorangejapan Yeah I know i was talking about speeds under 5mph and the person who told me was my instructor lol. Either way I have since done the ERS and learnt some more on how to break properly.

[nuorangejapan]

@T27M Ah yeah, for very low speeds where not a lot of stopping power is needed the rear brake is fine. Cool, good luck to you then!

[userisonline]

well the best way is to use both of the breaks at the same time so i don't get it why u see my comment as negative but it's ur choice ;) if u use only the front the risk to fail from the bike and in very abd way is ike 95 % ;)

[snrav3r]

i always use front break first if u use gears to slow down aswell ull never fail

[WhatAreWeDoingForFun]

OMG! lol what if the break locks up? then your in deep shit!

[tschienes]

nice fireblade o.O

[userisonline]

ye great but u never press the front break 1st ;)

[echrisingerdc]

unless, its a heavy bike

[HwkEy]

is that a Yamaha R2??

[HwkEy]

nope, it is a honda CBR500 maybe??

[culy90]

cbr 1000 i guess!

[Damian72a]

I was told to always stop my bike on my left foot - you stop it on two feet, why?

[bodyzzi]

Get down of ur bike on the left side . Don't stop it on ur left foot . It may cause injury , and knee pain .

[Damian72a]

OK Mr. funny, when I stop my bike I put my left foot down. ;p

[jhardy66617]

you only put your left foot down untill your basically stopped, you need your right foot to assist in braking untill it is un needed

[Damian72a]

Yes, you're right. While stopping a motorbike I wait untill she almost stands still and then I put my left foot down.

My right foot is, of course, braking.

P.S. Lately I got a few Hough David's books about driving a motorbike- they're priceless!

[Trekondus]

WTF?! lol dude you need to take some serious riding lessons. Number one, are you gonna "paddle" your ride across an intersection? Stopping and putting both feet on the ground? No. When ever coming to a stop front as well as back brakes should always be applied. When AT a complete stop (light/sign) back brake should ALWAYS be applied. Never should one have both feet down NOR should you be in neutral while waiting for a light to change. I hope no1 serious about learning listens to this guy.

[Ermin06]

wait theres another brake

clutch ,front lever brake and food brake

i didnt know that there was foot brake. is that for all sport bikes

[Higamalia]

NEVER sit on your bike with your two feet on the ground!!! when stationary always keep your right foot on the rear brake. this prevents any slips or movements of the bike from under you. it is also easier to keep the bike balanced when you have your right foot on the brake.

[emerica420]

From the MSF Basic Rider Course Handbook." Squeeze the clutch and the front lever while pressing on the rear pedal and downshifting to first gear."  " Both brakes should be applied at the same time when stopping. Eventhough the full braking potential of each wheel may not be required for normal, planned stops it is IMPORTANT TO DEVELOP THE HABIT OF USING BOTH BRAKES SO THAT YOUR REFLEXES WILL BE READY TO RESPOND QUICKLY AND PROPERLY WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION OCCURS. "

[jhardy66617]

+ infinity

[XhanSoccerChannel]

so if u want to stop from say 60km an hour to 0 you hold clutch, front break, and rear break?

[SopelUK]

mostly use front break

[joachimk93]

u dont need to press the clutch when ur at 60, but press it in before ur gonna stop the bike, if u dont the engine stops

[bachlva]

MSF course teaches both brakes simultaneously - under most normal conditions. Ideally, he should only need to put his left foot down to stop b/c his right foot is on the brake.

[TheDiscoveryFlannel]

Awesome i can't wait to start coasting in to lamposts using your advice thanks :)

[JTycoonin]

lol you are absolutely right

[bikedemon99]

Wow most of you guys writing the comments need better instruction on braking, this video is wrong clutching and braking back or front depends on your speed and need to stop but braking at fast speed front and back if any first it should be front, good surface 75% front 25% back, wet surface 50% of each, poor surface hardly any front and alot of the time no front so dont go fast on poor surface ie sand gravel ice snow or your going down on your ribs

[campag1979]

So the next time I'm traveling fast into a bend on wet surface at say 60mph....

I should firstly pull in the clutch so I have zero engine braking....

then hit the front brake first to transfer all the weight straight onto to the front tyre....

then I'll hit the back brake which will do very little as all the brakings already being done by the front?

You don't have a clue.

[mat876]

this is expert village man, you should expect to be dissapointed, lol, thier a bunch of idiots

[thingk89]

He was talking about a strait line smart muffins

[AlbanianBorn]

i would ave thought it's safer to brake with your foot first as it is the back brake becouse if you use the front brakes first you gona kiss the ground

[noe30594]

if ure doing over 50 and u press the front brake ure gna go flying this from expert village is an idiot

[bymossi]

ma cazzo sei scuola guida????ma fottiti

[sparz14]

I have been taught to put clutch in, rear brake then front brake. By putting a little bit of rear brake on first, it stabilizes your bike.

[alwaysaswish]

well frankly you really shouldnt need to to that only if you are on a hill because your feet are already going to be touching the ground.

[mat876]

my trainer told me the front brake should be used gently , then even more gently on the back brake, he said the back brake shouldnt be used as much as the front, so use the front brake about 75% and use the back brake for the other 25% of the braking ,

[stefanvanbraam]

thanks for making this video. Good starting point!!!!

[alwaysaswish]

It is funny but i had never even been on a bike until i bought my 500r (which i dont have anymore) and I learned myself on it and I basically did it the exact same way that he had described on this video.... I hope everybody has enough common sense to learn this way.... but judging my some of the videos posted on here they dont... but whatever they can have the scratched bike and injured bodies.... whatever..... Its just common sense...

[midrees]

im gona buy an aprilia 125 soon

how do u take off form stand still

[alwaysaswish]

Well it is basically just letting go of the clutch slowly and not giving to much gas. Usually you can start moving the bike without even giving any gas you just have to let go of the clutch slowly. But try not to do that to much but for beginning it is okay. get us to the movement and then just start practicing letting go of the clutch with a little bit of gas. And then there you have it...

[midrees]

thank you

[mikeredoak]

Great Videos. We recommend all of his viedeos to all 1st time riders at our motorcycle dealership.

[Belleija]

Do you always use equal amounts of front and rear brake? I think I'm going to want to put the rear brake on first, then front. Any advice here...

[b16aJDM]

you dont always need to use the back brake, you mostly want to use the front brake at highspeeds using the back brake might cause you to lock up the rear wheel, which MIGHT cause you to go sideways and flip blah blah blah.. and so on

[rickkhoury]

good advice

[dyegear999]

Videos are to short

[SoldierCyfix]

SQUID!

[RooRKulture]

He is teaching people shit leave him alone. You were a SQUID at one point too.

[christinahawk2006]

I wanna ride a motorcycle, but the bad news is that my dad is always discouraging me from riding one; he literally insisted that I drive a sedan instead, but I prefer motorcycles!

[lrigydruh]

i can understand where hes comin from but as long as you know what your doing and are being careful i dont see why not? : )

[poorfresh18]

wow i learn something