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"If you cant afford gear, you cant afford hospital bills" is a great message for new riders

"4. Trying to Keep Up". First group ride I was ever on - unbeknownst to me, I was placed behind the two best riders in the group. Luckily for me - I quickly realized I couldn't keep up with them - but I was smart enough to quit trying and ride at a pace that my skills could handle. It was quite an ego deflating experience. Later at our destination, I mentioned it to someone else in the ride and he laughed and told me those two were the best riders in the group and no one else could keep up with them in the twisties and not to even bother trying,

Started out as an older rider in 2005. Started on 125cc, out 34,000 miles on that, moved to a 400cc for commuting for a few years then up to 650c c. Take time to learn, is so true. As for riding kit, the saying is dress for the slide, not for the ride. Enjoy life on 2 wheels but ride defensively in traffic.

Thank you for all the time you take to produce your content so that we all may be safe and live another day to ride! I'm probably the oldest guy in the room, I'm here to say that an old dog can definitely be taught some new tricks!

“I’d rather sweat than bleed.” Amen brother!!! Gotta love that MotoJitsu wisdom!

At almost 60 years old I’m a new rider. Been riding bicycles my whole life mopeds etc. My first bike, royal Enfield classic 350! Absolutely love the bike! Perfect size and weight for me and just having a blast practicing all the time. Many thanks to you Moto Jitsu for putting out these videos. Greatly appreciate it!

“The glove will either go underneath your riding jacket or the rider jacket will go over the glove” 😂😂 thanks for the vid. Taking the msf course in 2 weeks. Can’t wait.

I very much appreciate all your videos. This one, like all the others, has given me a lot to think about & practice. I am now 71 .. have a 2010 Triumph Speedmaster that I bought new & have ridden on and off. But now I am getting back into riding it more. South Florida doesn't exactly have a lot of twisties. But ... I still needed to learn about trail braking, etc things you teach. I see riders down here with flip-flops on and practically naked. I always wear jeans, but after watching this video, I'm going to step up to the Kevlar padded jeans you showed. Thanks much. God bless you always

I just went down hard. Broken shoulder, ribs, & punctured lung. Not the worst experience but not fun either. I had all my gear on, high end stuff. I am very impressed with how it worked! All Alpinestars stuff cuz I’m a fanboy😁 I hit the asphalt and rolled. A lot. Broken bones from impact aside, I did not have 1 single abrasion anywhere on my body! Just monster bruises.

Thanks for a good video. However, I disagree with the practice of trying on a helmet at your local dealer and then purchasing online. You will likely not save much money, and you won't get valuable support from your dealer. Furthermore, if you don't support them, one day they won't be there to support you. If you try on and like a helmet from a local dealer, give them the option to match your online price and sell it to you. I've actually found that a local dealer gave a better price than online for Shoei helmets.

Good advice all around, especially about bike size. Countless young guys would come in my dealership wanting to buy the ZX-10 or a CBR 1000 as a first bike. They read or heard how FAST one would go. I always pointed them toward smaller bikes in the 600 range. Trying to explain how they would enjoy riding more and probably go faster with a bike that size.

I'm a new rider, 2 weeks in. Watching yours and others' videos on KZfaq about the do's and don'ts, you've helped me more than you know. Started Ninja 650, eventually get to a ZX10R, but I got a couple years before all that. The slow stuff is definitely tricky, I've been practicing as much as I can without burning myself out lol

I can say starting on a 600cc supersport and Harleys was a little detrimental to my riding skill and control I got a ninja 250 coming back to riding after a couple year break and I have to say a light little Flickrable bike has really taught me the potential I have in alot of situations.

New rider here, almost got a 650 but wasn't comfortable with the weight for my first bike. Ended up getting a 500 and I feel so much more confident to learn on and yet still plenty of power to get around. Definitely a good tip not to get ahead of yourself. Friend of mine got a golding 1000 for his first and he could not handle the bike at all. Stay safe out there

I concur totally with the "size" advice. I learned in the early 80s and never felt the need to go beyond 500cc and two cylinders. I rode bigger bikes, but owned nothing bigger than a 550. On the public highway a 500 twin is quick enough and (importantly) handles well and can be hustled along for hour aftwr hour.

I've been riding for a long time, and I couldn't agree more with #1, even as an experienced rider. 300-500 is an amazing range that is really not only good for beginners but fun for experienced riders.

I'm 70 years old and I've been riding since I was about 12. I agree with everything you've said. A few years years ago I started going the otherway and started downsizing. I sold my baggers (except for one) and bought a 320cc R3, a 400cc standard (kick start only) and a 650cc Cafè Racer styl bike. Love the 650, reminds me of the first bike I baught with my own money a BSA 650. All the fun without having to tickle the carbs. Or coming out to the oil spot under the bike lol. Good vid buddy.

Excellent advice and video! I'm new to sport bikes, and needed advice on bike wear. I've ridden Harleys for years, so this video was definitely helpful. I'm starting out with a Ninja 400, but I just wanted something I didn't have to finance. But, since you recommended starting off small, I feel better about it now. Thanks for the video!

Hiya, thanks for these tips. I agree with your suggestions regarding the jackets, especially regarding adding an extra back protector. I wear a separate back protector under my armored jacket. Being a medical professional with surgical and orthopedic experience, I would always suggests boots up to mid calf with the zipper on the inside. The ankle joint is weaker on the outside than the inside. If the boot has more protection on the outside, it would save the rider from injury. I also agree about the gauntlet gloves as they are more protective. Being a doctor for racing tracks, I wholeheartedly agree with all that you have said. Please keep up the good work you are doing with educating less experienced riders!

I started with a 150cc more than a year back. It's really fun, and now I can do some of your drills way better than my friends who own 600s.

My first bike was/is my KTM 390 Duke. I had it all of 2 months before I started looking at a larger cc bike. This video and my bike mentor(buddy) said the same thing and convinced me to stay and learn. Thank you I love wringing everything out of that bike and its so agile my confidence is improving at a much faster rate than if I was on a big bike.

I’m 17 and I started on a klr650. I got like 5k miles under my belt so far so I think it’s the perfect time to do another driving course. Thanks for the advice.

Eddie, I want to thank you tremendously. After watching alot of youtube vids, you were the only one that fixed my sticking point with tight cornering at higher speeds. You explained the high downforce on the turn apex sided grip, and very light downforce on the opposing grip. This was a complete game changer for me. I only have my permit, and because of this was just able to carve corners around my local park twisties like I've never felt comfortable doing. Prior to this, all I could do was lame, wide (and dangerous) turns that required alot of unnecessary braking and slowing up. I also found shifting my body forward towards the headlights when leaning really creates that proper downforce on the correct grip. You are saving lives my friend!

A great video- thank you! Lots of useful advice and information. I started out with a Honda 125. After I had passed my test, I found the 125 was not enough bike for me, so bought a Fazer 600. That was the perfect size. I now own an SV650 and an FZR600. Around 6 months after passing my bike test, I went on an advanced riders course- I learnt a lot. Recently, after watching your videos, I have started getting up early on a Sunday and riding down to the local supermarket car park. There I practice riding in circles, figure 8s, emergency braking, and sharp left and right turns from a stand still. Doing this has given me even more confidence in my riding ability. I have heard enough horror stories of people coming off their bikes to make sure I am always fully geared up, even though (at the moment) I am melting underneath it all! I am very attached to my skin.

"if you dont have money for gear you should save some because you wont be able to afford hospital bills" sike, im from Europe, hospitals are free

MotoJitsu, Thanks for all the information you've provided. I'm a 77 yr.old guy who used to ride a 150 Honda when I was 17yrs old from 1962 to 64 and worked at a Honda dealer from 62 to 63 in Woodland Hills, Calif. There was a little older guy that worked there, nick-named 'Mouse' who rode TT on a 125 Honda Sport bike and a very good rider along his friend Bud and often during the warmer months after work ended all three of us would go for rides on some of foothill back roads. *Case in point; On one of these rides we connected to Topanga Canyon which was a 14 mile long twisty mountain pass that led to the Pacific Coast or back to Woodland Hills the way we went. The reason for the foregoing is your advice, to new riders or returning riders like myself of, ""Don't try and keep up with more experienced riders" and I'll add, "Get very familiar with how your bike handles before you push it to any extent""!! To exemplify this; Mouse and Bud started out ahead of me, the road was dry but it was dark and I was trying to keep up with them but the rear suspension on the 150 was on the soft side and I didn't have the experience of the two other guys. *> Going hard through a right hand curve and leaning a fair amount I could feel the bike drifting towards the center line of the reverse S curve and saw the head lights of an approaching car so I leaned the bike over even more to where the foot peg rubber boot was dragging on the asphalt and the rear tire was skipping as it attempted to gain traction as it fortunately did or I would have slid right underneath the front of the approaching car. So again, "Don't try and keep up with more experienced riders" and I'll add, "Get very familiar with how your bike handles before you push it to any extent""!!

Never forget Hearing Protection! I think it's the most overlooked thing

When I first started riding way back in the late 80's I was told everyone drops their first bike. I didn't buck that trend and dropped mine several times. It was a cheap cb250 Honda which took the punishment well. It was sometimes a painful lesson but a good one to keep my riding ambition in check. By the time I bought bigger and much faster bikes I was much more weary of doing the same things that made me drop the 250. So if you're considering buying your dream bike as your first bike that's something for you to consider. It's much easier to learn on something lighter and slower and in all likelihood you will drop it.

I love it! Your video is FULL of GEMS! Thanks much!

I started on a 125, went up to a 250, then now I ride a 900. It was definitely the way to do it, slightly more hassle buying and selling bikes as I moved up the ranks but well worth it.

I picked up a KLR650 as my first bike, back in April; I rode three or more hours every day for the month, read motorcycle handling books and watched videos, worked my way up, got my ueys down to 12ft. Just got back from a trip out from here in Wyoming, through Michigan out to New Hampshire and back; I am super pleased with my choice. The KLR so easy to ride, very inexpensive to insure even for a brand new rider. I got Icon Mesh AF jacket and overpants with full D3O armor and I splurged on the helmet. I am really pleased with those choices as well. Still looking for some good gloves with sliders, I have some decent protection in mine (perforated leather with some pads and panels) but they're not what I'm looking for.

As an MSF coach I 100 percent agree with these being the most common new rider mistakes.

I confess, my 1st bike was a 650 twin and it was (initially) too big. Ironically, I moved up to a 750, then ended up with a 550 before I stopped riding. The 550 (cafe style) was the best of the 3 because it had the lowest GC and best handling while still being fast enough. I always had full face helmets because I wore contacts and dust is a killer, always wore gloves too, and pants, and full shoes or boots.

I can’t tell you how much i appreciate this video. I’m a beginner and just bought a rebel 500. This is by far the most informative and helpful video I’ve watched. You sir are doing a Gods work for the motorcycle community lol

I'm on my 1st bike, a used ninja 250r. Can't explain how grateful I'm that a friend of mine who is a more experienced rider recommended it. ~140kgs of weight and its power rly leave nothing to be desired for a new rider

I've recently bought my first bike, a Yamaha Vstar 250 and it's been perfect for getting used to riding. I feel certain that within a year I'll go bigger and be more confident about it.

I just bought my first bike, 2022 Yamaha r3. I do kind of regret but at the same time I’m happy that I bought. I regret it because I’m not too experienced in riding a motorcycle and even though it’s a light bike and great for starters, I still feel like starting more smaller is the best. I’m still practicing with my bike and hopefully I get to understand my bike fast.

I have a ‘beginner bike’ (cbr500r) and it is PLENTY powerful enough for the highway AND pretty forgiving… I’m getting the basics ironed out, and in a year or so, I’m getting a zx-6r. Videos like these gave me the priceless advice, and I couldn’t be more thankful; I love motorcycling and plan on riding for the rest of my life.

My first bike was a Suzuki TU250X, which I knew I wanted as my first bike for a few years before I had the money to do anything about it. I have over 13000 miles on it, most of that from the first year I had it. Small bikes are under-appreciated, they're great fun for back road riding. Eventually I started looking for something that was a little more highway-capable (to be clear: the TUX can do highway speeds all day, it just gets to be a little anxiety-inducing when you're pinning the throttle just to keep up with traffic, especially the way people drive at night around here), and picked up a used Honda Nighthawk 750 that I never really gelled with. I put around 2500 miles on it in the 6ish months I had it. It was a somewhat fun bike, but had more power than I really needed/wanted, took a bunch of work to have everything working right, and it had a quite wide seating position that made me always struggle with confidence as a shorter rider, not being able to get my feet solidly planted on the ground. On top of that, the weight distribution made it very top-heavy, and I dropped it a couple times and couldn't get it back up onto its wheels without help. I traded it in for a Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone, which has been much more of the bike I was looking for. I still have the Suzuki, but it definitely doesn't see anywhere near as much use as the Guzzi lately.

As a 5' tall male rider in my sixties the biggest bike that I have ever owned and currently own is a BMW F700 GS..... with low suspension. Just right. Thanks for another enducational video Greg. :)

Started out on a '78 Honda CB550. Didn't ride for about 20 years, but got back into it a couple years ago on an '86 Magna 700. Awesome handling bike, and plenty of torque and speed for me. Upgraded to an '03 Dyna Wide Glide last spring, very comfortable ride and easy to maneuver. Don't start big, work your way up to it!

Great video! Thanks for the tips. Will keep it in mind

Thank you for your videos! I am watching them from start to finish. I am 55 YO and live in NH USA. The 2022 Ducati Monster is my FIRST motorcycle and I love it. All electronic aid kept and continue to keep me from trouble. The gauge cluster was overwhelming for only 30-45 min then it becomes making more sense, and after 2 days of riding, I saw it as a very useful, complete, and simple source of information. Here in NH, we have very good roads, so I feel that the front suspension could be stiffer. However, when I drive to Boston (the roads are not so good) the front is very as it should be. Right on the money. After riding the bike for 1,500 miles (~2,400 Km) from new, I feel my decision on starting with the Monster is most appropriate. It is only heavier by 10-15 lb (5-8 Kg) than true "Entry Bikes" like R3 or Ninja400, however, it can be a bike to enjoy for years to come. Highly recommended as a "First Bike" even if it is almost a liter engine (937CC).

It seems to be very easy, maybe too easy, to get a bike licence and then ride a big bike in the US. Here in the UK, most new riders (with a few rare exceptions) have to start out on a restricted 125 or smaller, then progress towards bigger bikes through a series of driving tests over an extended period of time.

Thanks for the great advice, its made me rethink what i was about to do, namely jump on a CB1000R and ride 200 miles from where it used to live, and ride it to where its new home is going to be, there is a saying “ no fool like an old fool “ I’ve not riden a motorbike for over 20, i would have been very foolish jumping straight onto a 1000cc motorbike ! Glad I’ve reconsidered how I’m going to collect the bike, i am now going to hire a van to collect it, I’m also going to have some riding tuition before going out on the CB1000R 🙏👍

So much important things in this one video.....and it's al exactly how it is....how i experienced it....after my motorbike lessons we did enduro off road driving to practice vehicle controle ......all is true what you said ..this is a great video for the starters and experience drivers also.....respect! ...

I'm a new rider, and just paid off my bike. I try to learn everything about motorcycle riding. For the last 45 years I've been riding bicycles everywhere. I'm blessed that there is a street near me that has very little traffic I can practice. Since there are a couple intersections It encourages me to practice my down shifts and stops. I noticed the difference between thrill and fear. I have fear for riding my bicycle on the roads. I get a thrill of the sensation of speed with a little fear on my motorcycle.

I got a massive bike 250kg and 1250cc 160hp as my first it’s really tall too, probably set myself up to suffer but I found it to be the contrary…I had to learn the slow stuff with my DAS really quick and after getting to grips with slow technical stuff on the road and off road. It was difficult and I dropped it a couple times but now I find it absolutely perfect. And my skill has really had to get better but I ride everyday and commute/travel with it as it’s my only means of transport so you do you but just voicing my own findings.

I’m 4 years in to getting back to riding (I rode when I was younger), I retook my theory and mod1 and 2 exams in the UK. My first bike was a Triumph Tiger. The instructors where I took my test all said don’t be scared of a bigger bike, the Tiger 800 XRT seemed like the perfect bike and I bought it before I passed my test, it was delivered to me and I instantly thought I made a mistake, I’m fortunate and live on a country lane off road. Soon I realised the bike felt like nothing when riding. I spent 3 years on this bike while studying Roadcraft and various KZfaq video including this channel. I’ve recently change my bike for a BMW R1250RT and I love this bike, everything I learned has paid off, I plan my journey, keep my ego in check, adjust road positions correctly in relation to approaching hazards in a dynamic way. I think each persons approach to picking a bike is going to be completely individual. For me riding is a constantly progression of learning. I still go to the car park and do figure 8s, emergency breaking, practice positions when taking corners to hit the apex correctly. It’s exciting to master something, I’m not a master though. As far as gear goes, I wear Rukka all over with a Shoei neotec 2. When I became a furniture making lecturer my mentor said "Mastering every single skill requires a minimum of 10,000 practices each" this applies to my bike and myself.

Great video. I'm a brand-new rider. Just got a Vulcan S 2023. I wanted to get an older, used bike, but prices are ridiculous right now, so I said F it and got a new one. I'll be practicing in somone's parking lot way more than on the road starting out. Wish me luck.

I'll agree with don't start too big, but also starting too small can be just as bad imo. Spending the money for that could seem like a waste and they get regrets. That doesn't mean start off on a Busa, but something in the middle as long as you're understanding of the power and mature enough to ride your ride, you should be fine. But everyone is different, speaking to the masses I'll highly agree with what you said.

“I’d rather swear than bleed”

Sensible and logical advice. I started on a 250, graduated to a 500 and then a 1,000. Learned so much on the way, I’d probably have killed or seriously injured myself if I’d started on a 750 or 1k. Correct gear is a must, I learned that the hard way .

All are very good points for new riders. I started riding in 1966 and still ride, The right bike, the right gear, the right instruction and practice, ride, ride, ride. Evaluate your errors and close calls, what just happened and why? And the best piece of advice I ever received from my first dealer, "ride as if they're all out to kill you'.

Ok … I’m comfortable in my car … I think , I had a middle aged crisis … but u unravel the nightmares for me 😂❤️🫶🏽

I wasn't exactly legal when I first got on the road with no license or insurance, but I stayed under the radar with a 125cc and not doing anything crazy. Even though it taught me a lot about the rules of the road, I developed a lot of bad habits I struggled to change when eventually getting my license.

Thinking about getting a KTM Duke 390 to get back into riding after a 10 year hiatus. Seems like an awesome little machine.

Hi what a brilliant video I haven’t ridden a bike for a good number of years so I am classing this as my first bike seeing your video has helped me and make so much sense, thanks again😊

i appreciate you doing this video im a new rider so hopefully when i get my bike in 2 days i will be able to ride it safely like you said im watching videos on the bike and im checking on with others on how tro take it to the next level

1. For my first bike I went with an Indian Scout Rogue. I know I had people around me saying 1133cc is too big. The power to weight ratio and the power band are likely the only reason I had people saying I would be able to handle it just fine. I spent the last year on my 1200w Ebike (controls setup like a motorcycle). While there were some things for me to pick up after changing to the motorcycle there were also so many things that are the same. Now, I am not a sportbike rider. I don't like the peg position (hurts me) or the body position of the drag bars. I am a bigger (6' tall muscular) guy. Cruiser life for me. 2. I bought full gear before I even built my ebike. I wore helmet (full face), jacket, motorcycle pants, gloves, and boots that have ankle support. But I also had highway bars installed when I had them assemble my bike. 3. Well, to get home from the dealership I was forced to ride 100 miles. It was not a choice here. Trying to keep up? Naw. I make it clear to anyone I ride with that I ride where I am comfortable. I won't go faster than I am comfortable. I won't take a corner faster than I am comfortable. I have bought your app. Sadly, nowhere around here to setup. Coastal Oregon here. Very rural.

I think the first bike varies by person. My first bike was a 2020 Harley Low Rider S with the 114ci. Was not hard to learn on it.

Thank for the video. I was last riding a bike about ten years ago and now im getting new bike and feel like complete newbie! Watching these videos makes me a bit more confident... Btw. I also want "big bike" (full size adventure / enduro...) but for now I'm re-startting myself as a biker with bobber / low rider. So I did at least one point from your video right. 🙃😇 (I also bought new helmet and gear since my original gear should be almost 20 yrs old.😬) Thank you! ✌🏻️

Your content is always first rate. Been riding a bunch of years... but learn something new every time I watch your stuff. Thank you!!

I've started with 1000cc i rode as a child.. I wanted a big one and I'm happy

Always good advice. One thing. You recommend trying on helmets then finding cheaper online. This is douchebag behavior that puts local dealers out of business. If I use the facilities of a local store, the help of the people working there, the use of the demo clothes and helmets...Then I buy it there. Don't be a douche.

You made a good point. Here is my progression profile in order I started on a moped 50cc, 200cc Honda, 650cc Honda, 1340 Harley, 1900cc Harley, 2000cc Harley Stg 2, 2200cc Stg 4. Like you said, don't get a bike that is to much power for you. you can always upgrade.

Awesome knowledge to share with entry level individuals!! Thank you Sir!!! Keep up the fantastic training for us out here!!! You are greatly appreciated!!!

I understand that the smaller bike makes sense, but motorcycling is a luxury to most of us and it's purely designed for having fun whilst doing a mediocre task. IMO the only bike that makes sense is the bike you want, as long as ergonomics allow it. If your dream bike is a BMW 1250 and you made your license just for it, why not go for it? Everything else will be anything but the bike you actually wanted.

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I recently just fell in love with motorcycles and dirt bikes(this year). I am on the rode to taking classes and purchasing my very first motorcycle and dirt bike. I am so glad I watched this. Thank you so much for the video. It was very informative. I learned so much and you just put up 5 mistakes 😂😂🤷‍♀

I started on a shadow 750 aero as a first bike, In my opinion it is a great bike to start on. Cruising on it is fun, it has enough power to have fun and is lighter in terms of cruisers

Send this to a new rider you know...or to someone who's thinking about getting into riding so they can avoid some of these all too common new rider mistakes :) MotoJitsu.com/gear for all my stuff.

Do NOT try on stuff in a store and go get it online. That's the stupidest comment ever. Support your local businesses. Period. When they're all dried up, then what will you do? Put your money into your local economies and businesses that support your local everything.

Awesome videos! I inherited a 2002 CBR 1100xx and took some safety classes and started riding it at the beginning of this year. I love this bike! I'm ~50 years old and have a deep respect for the power of this bike. It's amazingly smooth and stable over some of the worst L.A. roads and very forgiving. I've ridden smaller, newer bikes however they seem less safe due to their handling and weight. I've caught criticism being a new rider and having this as my first bike. You've mentioned that this wouldn't be a good first bike, but it's perfect for me @6'1' ~190 pounds. I ride it weekly and and practice your methods and have never had any issues with it. Not sure why all of the criticism and skepticism from others though.

Very true brilliant video has a learner I will keep practicing manoeuvres learning how to look after the bike how to handle the bike ..protections against injury were good quality bike clothing and use good common sense when out on the road love your video I've learnt something already thank you very much Wayne from the 🇬🇧

Started on a 2015 ZX6r, did fine got about 13k - 15k miles under my belt in 2 years learned a lot, thinking Ducati Monster for number 2. Something that can power wheelie easier and is slightly more comfortable to ride a longer distance.

Best advice I could give to touch vase on the size of the bike... if you have ridden before and you do have the clutch, break and throttle control down then you could start out buying an 833 or 1200 sportster if you like Harleys. That's something I'm personally looking into. You get the decent power but also the speed you may need if you live off a busy highway.

I started with a BMW 310R and rode that for 5 years. When I felt comfortable I moved up to a BMW F 900R. I was a bit intimidated moving up but after riding in 1st & 2nd gear I realized that while faster in those gears. It wasn't anything I wasn't already accustomed to riding a 310 for as many years as I did. I then graduately rode in higher gears working my way up to 6th gear.

Ive been riding for a year on my lil suzuki gixxer 150sf clocked up over 8000km, took a 260km ride 2 days ago made classic rookie error on 1 corner entry speed was lil to fast thanks to 1 of you other vidz i rememberd to ease the brakes on rather than stab them on and got round the corner safely

My first bike was a Z650, loved it but wanted to also go off road, so I gave myself two years to "get good" after two years I picked up a Tiger 1200, well had to relearn bikes all over again. That was a completely different beast but I still have it to this day. Super happy with it.

I've been riding for almost 30 yrs and absolutely agree start with a smaller bike though I'd say they're more forgiving safety wise but tempermental operationally; great for treating your bigger bike better :-) Any of the trainings push you until you put your bike down and "how to fall"? Thats how I was trained and thankful for it. The "keeping up" reminds me of a time I almost got taken out almost 30 yrs ago by oncoming traffic, ahh the memories. Good video ;-) I've got to say the safety gear is one of my biggest draws to these vid's as most weren't readily available when I began my journey (except at the track). For the noobies; check your cables everytime out; only time down (non-training) was when my accelerator cable came dislodged during a turn on wet pavement and goosed (due to getting caught) coming out of it....

Just got my dream MTT 420 RR! It was pretty spendy, so I had to forego the helmet and stuff, but I'll get em later, after I finish my Seattle to San Diego ride with my friends Randy and Kyle, they've been riding forever and even race from time to time. We're figuring on making the ride in less than 24 hrs, so stoked!

good stuff...this should be a must to view for new riders. I knew a dealership once that would gauge the attitude and experience of a new rider and the sales staff would recommend a smaller bike but if he or she insisted they would of course sell them what they wanted but the sales staff would gather at the window and watch them drive off. The said they saw at least one crash per month as the new rider mishandled the bike within site of the dealer.

Thank you for this video! I have just bought a kawasaki ER6N for my first bike (after practising around the works yard on a 50cc). I'm continuing to practise around the yard on the ER6N until I get my license. I was lucky to get some cheap but decent 2nd hand trousers and a jacket. I bought a new helmet, gloves and shoes but after watching this video, I will invest in more armour, proper back protection and shoulders. Thank you 😊

Thanks for the tips, I’m a new rider with a 250cc. I find your advices very useful to my self so i encourage beginners to watch safety tips videos like yours.

I just got a gsx750f as my first motorcycle and im just loving it! Its all about being resposible with the power output + i just limited it to a2 so its not that powerfull, love the fact that its just big and heavy, not a little 300cc motorcycle and i fall in love everytime i see her xD

Getting my license after this winter season, bookmarked this video for when I have to get started. Cheers bud!

Rode dirt bikes in my twenty’s. I wanted to get back into riding going into retirement. Bought a classic 1979 KZ650 . Got used to riding that and gave me an idea of the type of riding that I would do. Rode the KZ for a few years and heading into retirement, started doing some research. Watched a lot of comparison videos here. Settled on a cruiser style bike. Bought a new 2020 Triumph Speedmaster. What a great bike.

Thanks for this video. I think I'll give that Ninja 400 another look. As a new rider I was already letting my ego get in the way for most of the reasons you stated.

In terms of CC for a starter bike, I feel like it depends on the size of the rider and style of bike, I've had my 05 Shadow 750 for a couple months now and that has felt like the perfect engine size for me at 6'1" and 250 pounds, I'd actually say it could use a 6 speed instead of a 5 speed for better highway cruising, not that I like being on the highway in a medium sized city anyhow lol. If I was going for a lighter sport bike, I feel that I'd go for a 550 or 600 for my size. In terms of comfort level, yeah it took a minute to get cozy with the bike since it had been 3 years since I got my endorsement at a MSF course and that was all I had, but I'm also a truck driver with a lot of miles under my belt in general and a lot of the awareness and defensive driving skills translate smoothly between tractor and bike. Just took my girlfriend out for a riding date this afternoon for the first time and the added person definitely made me start braking earlier and smoothly like a truck lmao. In terms of gear, I had a leather jacket and jeans for a week before I got my breathable gear in the mail, I tried jackets and pants at a powersports store but hated everything I wore, I'm a big guy riding in stop and go 45 mph traffic most of the time and was miserable lol, I have armor/padding, but lightweight mesh and minimal layers were a must for me to enjoy riding at all. I think it's fair to adjust the ruggedness of gear depending on riding purpose and weather. I commute only on nice days on my bike so weatherproof apparel felt awful and sticky and sweaty just trying it on. Don't know why I am sharing my experience but maybe a guy in my size range and who also hates summer heat like I do might find this helpful lol

My first two bikes were a CB450k6 and an '83 kz440. These were unfortunately projects so I just picked up a '76 Goldwing that is already rebuilt. It's more bike than I'm used too, but it's really a good ride!

wise words brother , you cover all that a new biker will need , if i can add someathing will be break before do the turns and never on them ( but i think this is obvious and teached in the classes ) and countersteering ( but this will come with the experience ) .

My first bike was a 92 CBR 600 F2. Little on the heavy side for street bikes, as it had a steel frame/swingarm but it's a great bike to learn on. It'll take a heck of a beating due to the solid steel chassis. The carbureted engine isn't as desirable as fuel injection these days but it's still a good temporary bike. F2 or F3 (they are the same thing). Honda Fanboy for life right here.

Thanks so much man, just got a varadero 125 carburettor as a first at 28. Can't wait to practice and see how things roll.

Great video. I do not have a bike yet and it was cool to hear what you had to say while we get to see you on a bunch of different bikes. I wanted a GSXR 600 but I think I am going to start out on a Ninja 400.

Started on a Yamaha vstar 650, then a Yamaha Bolt 950, now my daily driver is the Yamaha MT-03 (321cc), and love it. Great for city driving and a little highway driving.

That first point on buying bikes that were too big is true. I personally started on a 125cc bike when I was learning (as it is the most powerful class that you can ride on a learners licence in the UK) before moving to a 500cc when I finally got my full licence. I would only suggest moving on to a heavier bike after having a few years experience.

Hey Moto, at the 7:14 mark, just said the same thing but from the opposite angles (the gauntlet gloves UNDER the sleeve, or, the sleeve OVER the gauntlet gloves) I caught it as soon as you spoke it. Joe "newb" rider is SO green behind his ears to even catch that phrasing! 😲 Other than that, you're spot on with every point!

I started with a used 883 and went to 889cc Yamaha, just because 1000cc bike's insurance are through the roof. But I am really happy with my both bikes and will add a another sports bike in future.