How to ride a motorcycle - Part 1

[oliver12325]

thanks this helped alot i passed my CBT on a scooter and now hoping to get a 125 in a few months time, ill just have to spend a few days in a local carpark, btw great vids cheers

[uekidevil]

ty sooo much! its help :D

[moralaa]

MATT HARDY VERSION 2.0 BITCHES!!!!

[kieranross05]

Hi,I have finally started to ride my bike. Hope to make some videos similar to yours. Thanks for your videos. :)

[caseywhisman11]

actually really helpfull. i felt kinda dumb watching this beacuse i used to ride trail bikes alot but getting ready to buy my first real motorcycle and realize its been a while and ive forgot a lot.

[2LonelyPlanet]

add to my favorite and watch later :PPP niceee vids man, like our accent hehe

[miniadult12]

Great video btw faved

[miniadult12]

I'm hoping to get a motorbike license when im 18, but my dad said i have to take a moped driving test and when i pass that i have to take the motorbike driving test, Is this true or can you just take a motorbike driving test?

[NoFukinNamesLeft]

@miniadult12 he might be talking about the cbt, thats the test you have to do before you can do the motorbike test. IN the cbt you can do the test on a scooter or 125 geared bike

[miniadult12]

@NoFukinNamesLeft Oh ok thanks!

[MaGicTriXz]

Nice akrapovic exhaust system :)



[ScalpulusAU]

Hey I've been riding dirt bikes for about 6 years and i'm almost 16. So i'm gonna try go for my road bike licence. I'm very used to the clutch and gear changes, but will it be the same as a dirt bike or different?

[cheezgrated]

@ScalpulusAU If your dirt bike has a manual clutch, then it should be the same on the road bike. You should probably get some seat time on a road bike before taking the test though.

[ScalpulusAU]

@cheezgrated Yeah it is :P

Thanks i'll remember that :D

[LightningMAS]

n00b

[LightningMAS]

K4/K5 600

[Knightlore10]

Some more beginner advice is to forget the front brake at very low speed. You will be so much smoother if you use the rear brake only. Remember this is just for low speed control.

[AiMaa33]

The best advice to start riding is confidence. You MUST have confidence in yourself and your decision-making when riding and even learning to ride. Never half ass anything or you will end up half assed in the hospital.

[texlyon]

Everbody is making videoes exact like M13! If you have seen his "How to ride a motorcycle for the first time" you know they are all the same.

[TheSLeaZ]

@texlyon Except his was recorded with a toaster ;)

[cheezgrated]

@texlyon No, they aren't all the same. Different instructors, different perspectives. Sometimes a certain instructor can explain a particular concept in a way that's easier for you to understand.

[sharkybmf]

hi, im very new to riding and im having ahard time deciding what to buy. Every person seems to have different opinions rearding starter bikes. I was planning to directly go for Ducati 848 coz i dont want to waste the money on buying smaller bikes. Any suggestions?? Cheers

[tommyisrad131131]

@sharkybmf I'd spend at least a year or more on a starter bike. Because, just when you think you've got it down and you are an "experienced rider" you screw up as soon as you get on a big bike. If you are really tight on money and want some growing room. I'd buy a 600. And trust me that is PLENTY of power rather pushing it actually for a starter bike.

[TheTechController]

what about the reverse gear.. wheres that???

[Carpythesharky]

@TheTechController On smaller sport bikes normally there is no reverse gear, for it is very light and you can walk the bike backwards easily. However, there are a few touring bikes that have a reverse gear just because of their size. But generally, motorcycles do not have a reverse gear.

[TheTechController]

@Carpythesharky i was only joking.. i knew bikes have no reverse gears but now that you've mentioned about touring bikes using them, gotta say I've learned something new. thanks

[AaronO220]

hi im scared about getting a bike and messing up the clutch at the stop lights can any1 tell me when you stop at a red light do you go all the way back to 1st gear and then when the light turns green slowly let out the clutch to go ? thanks

[TheSingingChef12]

@AaronO220 When you are coming up to a set of lights or any place you need to stop, you want to be moving back down the gears smoothly till you reach 1st gear whilst stopped. Don't kick it into neutral when stopped because some people will not see you and take you up the ass.

When moving off from a stopped position you want to keep a constant throttle at around 2-3k (depending on bike) and release the clutch gently so you start to move again.

[militarybound617]

what is the cheapest streetbike i can start off with. I MEAN CHEAP! lol im a noob at bikes and riding. thanks :)

[hawaiiankid3]

@militarybound617 From what I've heard, if you want a new bike, not too powerful, great quality, you could try Kawasaki's Ninja 250R. You can always try something bigger of course but that's your preference. Otherwise you can go on sites like Craigslist or your local dealer's shop and purchase for a used bike in good condition. Really depends on what you want in a bike and how much you want to spend on one.

[TruAzn100]

@hawaiiankid3 what are other good starter bikes like the ninja 250 R that are out there. i have hear many good review about the 250, but i am just wondering what other options are out there?

[thejokerceso]

I have my CBT tomorrow and this video helped me a lot bro cheers.

[flamer41]

Thank you so much i am obsessed about motorcycles recently and im 16 and i am so in love with motorcycles i wanna ride for the freedom and how they just look so damn cool with thr helmets and the shape of the MC.

[Jarod0983]

Thank you VERY Much!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheNaomiCo]

wouhhhhhhhh holy shit your bike is A BEAUTYYYYYY

[SuperDrunkwalrus]

Hey mate you dont need to use the clutch aye it just makes it alot more comfortible

[cy29sportped]

Fast forward to 3:12 for an lol. :)

[astroboirap]

why does he keep looking back? is the bike stolen?

[tbbucks2]

seems pretty simple. its just like shifting a car only your hands are your feet and your feet are your hands.

[crunkdaddy11]

my palms were sweating just watching this lolol

[bilirubinu]

when u seating on the bike...FLY! :D

[kryptik3nigm4]

beautiful gsxr mate

[xHuntingHerox]

Are you using a GoPro?

[ryananderson71]

my friend does have a dirt bike so im use to the gears and throtle and basicly everything. i want to get my license for a bike when im older thanks xD

[Chris48876]

I were just woundering what the yellow button is, at 1:35. at the clutch, in front of the lights? ( sry for bad english )

[Thizz408Kid]

@Chris48876 its a pass button only gsxr have

[DavidSlagter]

@Thizz408Kid Alot of bikes have passing buttons, the bike of my driving school (cb500f) even haves one.

[kinwai2727]

hello, Is it true that we don't have to let out the clutch slowly for downshifting? Thx!

[weurRTG]

What's that canister on the handlebars?

[SMiiTH3RS]

Is that a fellow brummy accent i hear?

[MrDroiduser]

thanks man good video

[leagle0147]

Hey uhh, do you know how to change up gear without jumping? I just got my L's (australia) And it occasionally happens when I'm riding and I'm not sure why.

[caprio85]

@leagle0147 Maybe you let the clutch out a bit fast? try being smooth, thats the key!

[leagle0147]

@caprio85 Thanks for the advice man.

[a6km]

@leagle0147 where do you live ? the best thing is to stop thinking about it and it will come.

[leagle0147]

@a6km I'm on the Victorian side of the Vic/NSW border.

[MrTripsJ]

@leagle0147 Hey man whats the max CC's for L's in Australia?

[mortallaughter]

@MrTripsJ hey, well it depends on weight to power ratio :) i just bought myself a cbr250rr fireblade but my mate rides a 600 on his lz and yes it is legal :)

[phoenix9102]

@MrTripsJ RTA website has a list of learner legal bikes - also a lot of the bike shops/dealers have sections on their webpage for "lams" bikes (not sure what it stands for but something to do with learner approved bikes!!) Totally recommend the CBR250R, I am a very new learner to bikes and I love it

[SuperChelseaFC1905]

thanks this makes me more relaxed about getting a bike and hopefully soon getting a license lol

[caprio85]

@SuperChelseaFC1905 Goodluck :)

[waqiyuddin12]

thx for the video ..its help alot ...cant wait until i got my own sports bike ..rite now i only have scramble bike ...not fast but still good speed =="

[waqiyuddin12]

cant wait until i got my own sports bike ...for the fresh start im useing scramble bike

[WhiteXboxes]

Watched both parts.

Got on my brothers old suzuki 600, and did fine.

Thanks for helping me avoid the newbie jitters mate! :)

[caprio85]

@WhiteXboxes Glad i could help :)

[MrJakewoodall]

"dont need to go too fast but vrooooooom"

[caprio85]

@MrJakewoodall :)

[504jdm]

this guy sound funny as hell on my fuked up earphones lmfaooo

[steeldogcheese]

your video helps alot with taking the msf safety course a couple weeks.

[caprio85]

@steeldogcheese Glad it helped :)

[amishdude8595]

your a smart guy, and also explain things perfectly.. Just finished watching both parts of this video.. I never rode a bike before, but im highly considering buying a 750 gsxr. I fully understand how the clutch and everything works.. i have a manual jetta that i learned on, but obviously its not a bike. Being almost 21 years old, do you think a 750 is too much? I guess i could consider myself a safe driver. But im just curious from youre experienced point of view. Thanks a lot for the video bud.

[caprio85]

@amishdude8595 I went from a 125 to a 600 supersports bike, as long as you have a bit of sense and control its fine :), goodluck

[kindredice]

Nice video caprio, I'm sure it will help a lot of beginners. Love the video quality aswell.

[radicalry00]

Nice video. Very clear and concise. Will help a lot of people.