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I am one of those self taught, mainly because I live in a country of anarchy where there are no rules and, of course, no motorcycle courses at all. I know I am lacking in some skills, like turning on a small radius while going slow. But I do a lot of research online (even before I got my first SMALL bike) and I keep up with videos like yours and MOTOTREK, among others. Having said all that, I am a prudent rider (most of the time), I don't like crotch rockets, I ride a KLR and getting a Strom soon. I like the speed, but not recklessly, my main thing is traveling and enjoying nature and discovering new places. So far, 6 years and I've only had one small accident with a car that forgot to use his turn signal and I was driving like an idiot, not defensively... lesson learned. (nothing happened to me ATGATT. The bike had a bent shift pedal) Probably no one will read this, but it's nice to express yourself once in a while hehe, have a nice day random internet people.

I totally agree with this video. I started to ride 54 years ago and am now learning to ride with The Institute of Advanced Motorists. I am enjoying my riding more now.

True story. My first motorcycle I bought when I got out of the army in 1986. It was a Suzuki gs750 and I didn't even have a learner's permit. I did get a learner's permit and studied the Wisconsin motorcycle safety guide. Rode that bike everywhere. But when it got cold I sold it and bought a car. One thing led to another and after meeting my wife and raising a family I didn't ride for over 30 years. After my wife passed away and my kids moved out I got the itch to ride again. Bought a 2004 Honda VLX in may of 2017 that only had 1100 miles on it. I rode the heck out of it prepping for the road test and passed. Then sold it and bought and rode a 2009 shadow 750 for a year. I bought some cones and practiced skills in a local parking lot. Last August I sold the Shadow and bought a 1994 Goldwing. I absolutely love that bike. I ride it everywhere. If I'm not riding it I'm performing maintenance and upgrades. I think I've got it to where it's the nicest GL 1500 on the planet now. It may be old, but it's beautiful and it runs like a Timex. I still put up the cones in the parking lot occasionally and practice varying skills. Especially enjoy your videos and look forward to them every week. Never stop learning. I'm a former commercial pilot and I'm no longer medically fit to fly. The goldwing is as close to flying as I'll ever get again. I treat it just like I would an airplane. Constant maintenance and training.

MCrider your advice is invaluable, no matter what country we live in. CHEERS from down under.

I've been riding 30+ years and still learning!! The things i've learned from these weekly videos alone is amazing! Keep on bringing it Kevin. Thank you!

Hey Kevin, I love what you do. I'm self-taught because there was very little training available in Canada in '83, and fortunately (knock-on-wood) haven't had a get-off yet. Two or so years ago I purchased a new bike, and signed up for an experienced riders course. Because, why not dust off the cobwebs? It was the best $100.00 motorcycle-related purchase I've made in 36 years. Around the same time, my daughter (16) wanted to learn to ride, and asked me if I'd teach her. I declined her request, but signed her up for the CSC training course; Canada's version of MSF. She's become a very competent and responsible rider for a teenager since then, and I credit her training for instilling the basic skills. She still has a lot to learn about the sport, and she unabashedly admits that. But, we ride together frequently, and with our Bluetooth comms, I can help coach and advise her on the road strategies that helped me over the years. One of the first things I did, in fact, was send her the link to MCRider and told her to really watch your videos.

I think I might be a bit of the second guy. I bought my Bonny Street Twin before I passed my test, as a bit of encouragement to pass. I took a one week crash course, and in that week, I realised that a one week crash course isn't nearly enough to teach you to ride. So then I bought a 125 and I'll practice on it until I pass my full test. Only riding in the winter in Northern England isn't fun, so the dream of riding my Bonny is yet further off. I'm still glad I decided to park the ego, learn slowly and do it properly.

Wow Kevin, this video was a little different than most others and I have to say great work! I really appreciate the effort you put into this each and every week and truly hope that others have found it as beneficial as I have. I started out riding last summer, on a Honda Shadow 600, once I was comfortable with that I moved to a Suzuki Intruder 1500, only because I got an amazing deal on it from a friend. I'm not going to lie, the bike still scared the hell out of me but I have been practicing a lot of the parking lot excercises that you have posted. I ended up getting my full license in Ohio within a month of ever having ridden a bike, not that is says much as our laws and starter regulations are pretty lax... Anyway, I started showing some friends and family members your practice courses, mind you these people have been riding for 6-20 years depending on the person and they were completely lost with what I was trying to get them to do in the parking lot in regards to low speed clutch control, emergency braking, and road strategy. I am in law enforcement and see some really bad things when it comes to what we refer to as "donor cycles" but I want to truly thank you for your approach to this teaching concept. I don't want to make this post any longer so I will leave you with this...I would imagine, even with the passion that you exude for informing new riders, that it gets pretty old, especially with the stupid shit that people post behind the anonymity that is the internet. I ask you to please continue what you are doing, if I am the only rider you reached last year, I want you to know that I am blessed for it and am extremely grateful. May you and your family be blessed and ride safe brother... Regards.

+1 for the dirtbike rider. Dirtbikes are helpful for decision making, reaction time, being comfortable with a bike sliding or skidding, and general throttle and brake control but they can also cause some trouble. It’s easy to forget you’re on a 400+lb motorcycle that isn’t as maneuverable as a dirt bike and get your self into trouble.

From 8:08-8:30 I hear the true heart of Kevin Morris shining through. I believe this is why you are passionate about motorcycle safety. My Bible says to "speak the truth in love." You give advice from humble experience and allow for others to feel different without wavering from your convictions. We are all somebody's son or daughter. You believe we are all worth saving. You diligently work to pass along info that makes that possible. I subscribe to your channel and Tim Collins' because you two care about fellow riders. There are others, but I go out of my way to catch you guys. CherishLife, KD "Swag" Blew

Well Done KEVIN mate. I am coming to the end of my riding life (Bloody Arthritis) I am a 56yo who can identify with at least 3 of these riders you described and say to anyone who reads this... “You can always learn something new” Ride within your skill level and Live to Ride another day. Cheers mates from West Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏻

Great video Kevin. I'm one of those women riders!

I am the self taught rider who rode every day to get to work , then raced dirt bikes, for about 10 years, then had bit of a gap in my riding ( about 30 years) found as returning rider I had to learn it all again. Will be booking into a rider instruction track day when it comes to town , just figured out the more I know the less I Know. Thanks Kevin

I've been riding for many years but your videos are my new classroom!

Started in late 70s CJ 360 t 400 special in 80s 1200 Sporty in 92 for 3 yrs. Then nothing till 2018. 03 883. -01 Shadow. Thank you ! Sir, You have helped me after 30 yrs. idle , and my wife taking /passing a course. We have been running our backroads. Maybe 100 mi. at a time. Best time ever. Thank You again for your inspiration.

Started with Suzuki 90 at age 12. Yep before I had a license. Now 59 with Harley Davidson electraglide standard. Liked them all.

The last 60 seconds sums up the most important point of this, one of your best videos EVER!!! Riders young and old, new or experienced need to take note and take it to heart. Thanks, Kevin...

As a self taught new rider (2 years now) I understand that knowledge is power and you MUST learn everyday. This is why I watch videos like this and others who can constantly teach me things that are new or things I might have forgotten. Thanks MCrider for your time and knowledge.

I spent $2500 on my first bike. Was a 2002 Honda Shadow ACE. My 2nd bike was a 2017 Harley Davidson Road King just traded my Road King for a 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Standard. I truly believe start small and buy your gear first.

As a 25 year police officer 98% of the crashes I see fall into these categories. Majority the last group.

Been riding 40 years. I think I went thru every stage. I finally figured it out 20 years ago. It's been great since. Another fine message from your channel. Thanks

If I'm not mistaken, in Europe you have to start with a small bike, and work your way up. It's the law there, I think. Starting out with a smaller bike is a good idea. It's cheaper, but you need to be sure that bike is in good working condition. I'm in my 70's now, and I've been riding for over half a century. I own a Goldwing, and a Honda Shadow 1100cc. I'm finding that as I age, I am loosing strength, and my balance at low speeds isn't what it once was. I'm thinking of selling the Goldwing, and keeping the Shadow. At least I can pick it back up if I drop it. So, I think the smaller bikes are really good for new riders, and just might be the ticket for some of us older riders.

I wish they had motorcycle classes when I was learning in 1970. I did take a serious approach to learning, and even after all these years I still seek to learn skills that can make a safety difference. Good video.

Self taught when I started in the 70s (borrowing a CB550F!!), other than one of Keith Codes first classes at Riverside in 1980. I rode an RD400, a GS550, and a GPz750 and was lucky to make it to 1990 when I bought a Miata. I returned to motorcycles in 2009 and realized I needed help. MSF, then Total Control, then track days with instructors, and more recently off-road/ADV training. Learned to ride all over again. Firm believer in basic and advanced as well as specific skills training and practice.

I'm one of those dirt guys. I started at age 5 with a Honda 50. Then as I got older I graduated into dirt bikes and trail riding. But it's when I got my old, previously beat up 500 Shadow at age 16, I realized that I should get formal training before tackling the road. I'm so glad I took that rider course, not just for the insurance discount, but for all the little things I learned that I had struggled with before, or never knew in the first place. I even learned the differences between dirt riding and street riding. You can learn from experienced riders, but there are things they do without thinking about. So where it's automatic to them, they forget to tell you about it. A professional trainer is used to breaking things down and covering everything you need to know to get started. They also know that some things can not be taught to new riders as advanced skills require experience in the basics first. I highly recommend taking at least a beginner riding course, and maybe even follow up with some advanced courses and track days. It all helps, and it's always fun, even though you're doing something serious. And hey, what better way to meet people to go riding with? I love this channel, and I hope new and old riders are paying attention to all it has for you. See you on the road.

I was guy 2, 3, and 5 till a gnarly high side. After that I started over and took riding seriously. I wish I started out giving riding the attention it deserves. I don't know any new riders, but if you do, point them to this video.

I am glad I started on a cb300f. I'm a big dude (over 350) and that bike would do 85 with me on it. Once in a panic I dumped the clutch in first. The front wheel came right up. I took msf intermediate on it and learned a ton. I recently moved up to a fz8 and am still having a blast riding.

I am one of those self taught hooligans but also a self taught rider with your app. I spent many hours in the parking lot and winding backroads of nh to learn the skills necessary. Even riding on your advice and knowledge avoiding two accidents. Remembering your voice saying you can lean more trust the motorcycle saved my skin a few times. You've definitely been an inspiration to not become a statistic.

I have been riding 35 years... I still take safety courses as well as practice. I just finished another MSF Experienced rider course..We all fall into bad habits we don't often realize we are doing! Thank you sir!

Thumbs up to you kevin and to rest of your crew for making our rides not only fun but much safer.

I haven't checked in for a while.- WOW- This is a powerful video my friend (To All). The line about why we are all unique and worth saving (Living) was absolutely beautiful, profound and eye opening. This is the video others should reference to get more riders tuned into your channel! VERY, VERY WELL DONE INDEED!

I have been riding since I was around eleven, until I took a rider course, I had no idea what I didn't know. One of my older brothers had taken one and encouraged me to enroll and I firmly believe that because of it I have made it out of situations I would not have before. Always keep an open mind and never act like you know more than the instructors.

There was a "dream bike guy" in the msf course when i took it a few years back. From what i understand, somehow he was a bike machanic, but had never ridden a bike. Not even a bicycle. He just went out and bought a Brand new harley one day. Thankfully, he Hadn't tried to ride it before taking the course, because he surely would've totaled it. He couldn't ride the little shadow 250 in the msf course. They told him not to come back for the second day of the course. We all felt bad for him, but he just couldn't stay up on the bike. He wouldn't get up enough speed to stay up. Me? i was the first guy. Bought my first bike, managed to negotiate a free helmet out of the dealer, due to a mis-print, but rode around in jeans and a tee shirt for a couple months.

I started at age 52 riding and bought my dream bike. A used 2005 Honda Shadow VLX. On the up side, I bought my gear before the bike, and not off ebay. I cannot agree more about good gear first and a bike below your ability. Safe first at all times. And yes, I took the Team Oregon course and watch your videos all the time. Never can stop learning.

Hi one of the minority female riders here and have been riding over 34 years, always love your vids, thanks for all your good advice with great humour to, I think we all have been a bit of a knucklehead at sometime. We definitely keep learning regardless of how many years riding 👍🏻

I took the course and have been very patiently shopped for my bike. I couldn't be more proud to have my 1200 custom. I never thought of a "dream" bike. It was my dream to ride. So stoked on these videos and retouching on everything from the course.

Good Lesson learned here Kevin. I had my first Minibike at 7 years old riding on trails. Then I moved up to the Honda QA-50 bike and rode it off road. Then moved up to the Honda Trial 70 road that for a few years. Got my Motorcycle Permit to ride on the road before I had my Drivers License. Through the years been owning 3 Cruisers Motorcycles the learning curve was new with each bike. Then I wanted a Touring Bike and got a Honda Goldwing. Learning Curve again and had it for 7 years. Now that my touring binge is over I'm back to a Cruiser again. I'm 58 Years old now I'm back to school again with an Indian Scout. This thing runs like a Corvette. It will take me about 1000 miles to break me in to it. Ride Safe!

I love being called a knucklehead by Kevin, it shows that he cares about us

Thank you for such God given expertise, and God given common sense. My confidence soared after I took my first course, but I will always consider myself a rookie. Overconfidence and pride will surely make you a victim.

I've always been a fan of this page, MCRider has always helped me with tips and tricks. That Gillette comment has made me become more of a fan. From Beirut Lebanon

“Wonderfully created and planned . . .” Amen, brother.

I learned on a Vulcan 900 that got dropped. I thought it would be too big a bike but I passed my test without the course, I've been riding for years but still want to take the course. I stuck with the Vulcan 900 despite its rust and huge dent in the gas tank. Many good memories with this bike so far. I was glad to see you dona feature on it, I never seem to hear about it or see many videos on it.

Thank you Kevin for opening our eyes with every video you share.

Kevin, I personally have "flicked" my throttle on numerous occasions, usually to keep my 72 Triumph from stalling at stop lights. This was before I learned how competently tune the bike. I truly think this is the main reason this was done "back in the day" and it has just continued. Just my observations from 40 years of riding, and having a carbureted motorcycle, something which has become a rare species indeed, the carburetor that is.

I wish you were my MSF instructor. I went to my first MSF course only to leave after 30 minutes of being there because "I was keeping the class behind" since I didn't know how to ride a motorcycle. I had no family/friends that rode and had to learn by myself after buying my motorcycle. I have now being riding for 3 years and continue to work on my riding every season by watching your videos and practicing your instructions. Thank you for all the great content and advice!!

Great video! Luck favors the prepared. Keep learning and be a good example to other riders.

I was one of those self-taught riders and I wish I wasn't. I don't ever recall training being offered back in the '70s when I bought my Honda 750K so I went to the school of hard knocks. After a long layoff of 25 yrs, I bought every book I could find on riding no matter the style before I even bought my next bike. They including racing, performance, and competency. I learned more from those books than I could ever on my own. I then started on a small bike, a KLR 650, then moved on to a Ninja 1K, and now my Indian Springfield. I have never had so much fun applying all the lessons I had learned to each new style of bike for they are all unique to ride. So it turns out that my real pleasure from riding comes from my constant learning and improvement, otherwise I might as well be driving a car.

Kevin, another spot on video. God bless you.

I have actually met all of these . this is the best bud for this I have seen yet . also I may have been the reving guy that reved at every light 😅🤣

I was a self-taught rider 30 years ago and didn't know ANYTHING! Fast forward 30 years and I bought a 20 year old triumph for $2,000, spent 6 months working on it and learning it inside and out, spent more on gear than on the bike, and have taken the MSF and Intermediate classes and truly enjoyed them. I read and watch safety videos quite regularly...MCrider is my favorite! I can now say I know way more than I did when I was a kid...at least I know what I should be working on improving!

You have the best videos out there that I've seen. I tune in been riding for over twenty four years. Always learning from the multiple issues/situations that are covered on your channel God bless you guy thank you for what you do here you're saving lives......

I started on dirt bikes. I rode those for about 15 to 20 years. Then, I wanted a cruiser or a touring bike. I went to a used Suzuki 800cc Intruder. Next, I went to a Yamaha 1300 Royal Star. My wife and I enjoyed lots of trips out for the weekend. Then, I went to my dream bike. I’ve had 2 of what I would consider my dream bike. Both are Harleys. I’ve enjoyed training with the MSF classes. I hope to do some more training sessions.

Self taught, learned it from KZfaq and channels like this Kawasaki Rouser180 cc > Sold after it reached 25K, Learned how to ride and survive. Dropped it one time on a small rock a freaking mountain terrain, which honestly Versys would have a hard time going through. Minor scratch. Versys 650cc > Currently reaching 20k, love it, best purchase ever. I hope to do 40K or higher on this and then upgrade to 1000cc if I feel the need for it. This is just an amazing bike. Still a noob, will continue learning and improving till the day I die!

6th rider is me the one who stumbled upon this channel and became a more careful rider than before... Thank you MC Rider!

Well said.....Thanks Kevin! I personally did the progression, 49cc---250cc----650cc-----1090cc. It wasn't a conscious choice at the time........it just sorta worked out that way and I'm glad it did. I hope others will go the route I did, the route you suggest. Take care and lets all return home to our families.

Well spoken sir😍 I thought I knew it all til I took a msf class🤯I think all persons who operate motor vehicles 🚗 should take a msf class very informative and useful info as well as applications 🏍

My starter bike is a Hayabusa 1300. Just practicing in huge empty university parking lot. 😳😳🏍🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ at the age of 51. Circling around the lot in 1rst and 2nd gear for now. With experienced rider on the passenger seat.

Every time I here someone being called a knucklehead I think of Larry, Moe, and Curly!!!!! Another great video Kevin. I started on a KLR 650 with an MSF course and took my time learning on deserted country roads. This is a hobby you gotta take slow when getting started and leave your pride in the garage. There is so much to learn about riding, it's a forever on going process. I'll never be able to learn it all. I was on my way to work last year doing about 70 on the freeway in morning traffic when I was passed IN MY OWN LANE AND ON MY RIGHT by some jackass on a sportbike. I swear he must have been doing 100 plus when he blew by me wearing nothing but black on a blacked out bike. I always keep an eye on my mirrors and never even saw him coming up from behind. He then cuts 3 lanes of traffic to hit the off ramp and never slowed down as he made the long sweeping curve..It's stuff like this why people cant stand sportbike guys and it only furthers the belief that all riders are jackasses. RIDE SMART PEOPLE, go out of your way to respect those around you when your riding. Save the daredevil crap for the track or an empty parking lot. We as riders have got to change the way the general public see us as riders.

I took the MSF CLASS first, then got me a Vulcan 900 and riding gear. But haven't decided on a dream bike yet, but pretty positive it will happen in a year or so. Great video. Spot on.

Excellent !! I might add the clowns with monster Stereos who are driving normal people away from bike events.

Thank you, Kevin - Very enlightening video. I've been riding for nearly 36 years and until last year, I was a self-taught rider. But last year, I took my first motorcycle riding course. It was at the intermediate level. Even though I "passed" the course, I still think I could've learned more. So, this year, I plan to take the "beginner's" class and learn the "basic skills" that I've should've had nearly 36 years ago. In the beginner's class, I would be using the motorcycle provided by the training facility. I believe the one being used in the beginner's class last year was a Honda 250. So, then, I could learn the basics and not be concerned about dropping MY motorcycle. I can focus on the basics. Thanks again for your videos on "skills and strategies" of motorcycle riding. :)

Your best video yet. Entertaining and spot-on. I myself am a self taught motorcyclist. Started in the dirt, got my first street bike at 20. A brand new 1986 Magna. Totaled it 1,200 miles later. I started riding again in 2016 on a new FZ07 . I’ll be 52 this year and I’m going to try to take the MSF class this spring. There’s always something new to learn and I’ve learned quite a bit from your channel over the last few years. Thanks. Oh yeah, I also like to rev bomb with my Yoshimura exhaust. I can’t explain it. It just makes me feel good!🤓

Another enjoyable video Kevin. Only thing I disagree with is that small bikes are easier to ride. I never found that. Sure, big bikes will tear you a new one if you lack respect for them, but I find larger bikes are more planted, much more stable in the wind, dont get bounced around by poor road surfaces, I just found them easier to ride. Now, I'm not saying I'd ever advise someone should go and get a GSXR1000 instead of a GS125, but something like a 500 or 600 street/touring bike. Easy to control power, forgiving but not flighty and not too light.... Just my tuppence worth! Go safe!

"When his uncle gets out of jail next month he will teach him more..." LOL... I know that guy. I really do! Also loved the look of the girl who let the bike get away from her, she turned, look at her boyfriend with at exasperated expression like it was HIS fault. Best advice I ever received, "start small". It never occurred to me until watching this vid but I never once dropped that bike (I had already had the MSF class before purchasing it). Good stuff as always Kevin, and if the theme of the day was "we are all born unique with gifts to give no one else can ever provide so buy your safety gear first!" The message would have been good enough.

Your must have listed too my thoughts somehow, I agree 100 percent, and I am 57 years old.

Road rash knows no friends , having decent protective gear is a must for any rider after all you can get a new bike but you cant get new skin. Nice video MCRider a very topical subject not just for riders for for drivers too..

Hey Kev. Thanks for everything you’ve helped me and everyone else with on your channel. I’m that second guy, little bit older, but I didn’t get my “dream” bike right away. Last October I finally decided I’m mature enough for the street (maybe my midlife crisis). I’ve ridden on dirt on and off for years. I took the MSF course, got the gear, watched all the videos, found my bike, and have been having a blast when I can in this harsh Brooklyn NY winter. Yesterday had a guy pull a U turn right in front of me on a two lane street while I was traveling at about 35 miles an hour, he just didn’t see me. I kept my cool, and steadily applied my breaks, I heard you in those brief seconds. I credit you, and my ABS for a pretty great day of riding yesterday. Thanks Kevin, keep up the great work.

I am a new rider, I just took my msf course and I am so glad I did! So excited to get started, I'm just bought all of my gear now saving up to buy my first bike, looking at the Honda shadow's, v stars, etc. I'll definitely be getting all the training I can get.

I am the new chick rider, that bought small lol.... I love my Yamaha Vstar 250.... bought all my gear at the same time as I purchased my baby... in Oct last year, Jan I passed my basic and theory... Yay learner licence... I have to say this, I love my L Plate...I am pretty sure the L Plate has super powers. Practice slow speed figure 8, turns and start, stop and emergency stops... awareness of whats going on around me and mirror checks, life saver checks... lots of learning ahead... off to my urban course in April, practice practice practice. Thx heaps for sharing :) always inspiring.

13 years ago that's what exactly what I did bought a small bike and now I think I'm ready to get a bigger bike. Didn't regret it. Now there are a lot of small bike to choose from. Take ur pick 😀

I'm #2 on the list haha, started with a brand new aprilia RSV4 rf last summer. I installed frame, fork and axle sliders before it was even registered and started to learn on it on my own pace. I took the local msf class and I also took some private classes before going on the street by myself. Dumb move... probably, but still is the best move I could do. Gives me a big grin every time I start it!

I'm the self taught one lol. But not really... You helped teach me! I spent months watching videos on how to ride the best. Always did everything right, and still keep learning and watching your videos 2 seasons later :). Buying a bike honestly took me out of depression, made me a more confident person, got me over my anxieties and got me the girl of my dreams. Definitely not a normal scenario lol but amazing none the less. If only it wasn't winter for 5 months of the year.

My first bike was a 1977 Honda 350 back in high school never looked back I ride a Harley davidson vrod muscle custom bagger now and still feel there's room to learn more

I took the class just to refresh my skills and to get rid of some of my habits. Glad I did so it allowed me to become a safer rider. I just bought the Roadmaster and I plan on taking my time in a parking lot to practice my skills and to get use to the bike.

I have barely started watching your videos. I don't know how many I've seen so far, not too many, but I've already got the impression that you are not exactly a comedian type of guy. But here with number 4. You made my day :) LOL.

Excellent video, Kevin. I totally agree! I get young gals/guys that come up to me thank "wow! Cool biker chick" but I make it clear that safety training class is where they need to start & gear. Start small on bike get comfortable till ready to move up...heck still have the '79 kw.425 still in garage as reminder. Ride safe & have a great weekend!

Totally agree with your points but odd bit of reving never hurt anyone. Come on Kevin admit you flick the throttle going through a tunnel? We all do it. The noise of a bike will be a thing of the past soon. Enjoy it. Hee hee hee

I'm not one of these, just here to learn. Thanks for all the vids, got the beginner ones saved to keep practicing.

About self taught rider: in my country there’s not any decent riders school o public course, so i teach myself to ride through your videos and learning programs and i got my class c license 6 months ago. That wasn’t really a challenge, the test its simple, but i needed to learn and to practice everytime i ride for myself and for the safety of my life. Thats why i suscribe to be patreon, like a way to say thank you

I’m still a new rider and hope to learn for many of years to come. Only problems I’m having are finding people to ride with, I’m good at finding people that talk about it... Keep the wheels under you Peace

I'm a self thought rider and have no one physically to teach me the best practices with motorcycle. However the videoes from mcrider helps me a lot. Because I'm mostly busy during the day so every night I practice 1 hour Street in front of my house. People passing by the road stares at me what this stupid is doing this late. But I just don't care I practice and that helps me a lot. I also follow another KZfaq motorcycle channels life motojitsu etc and I'm really glad for all the helps.

Funny... On point and safe advice. The fact this is available to knuckle heads like me saves lives including my own. Thank you

Wow Kevin, that was an excellent video, especially the end part about each person being special to someone. This would be an excellent video to be shown at the beginning of each training course... humorous, but with a serious message. Great job!

Kevin, you forgot the rider that watched your videos for a year before he bought his first bike. I'm 68 years old and decided to ride two years ago. For a year I watched every motorcycle training video I could find. At the same time I gradually acquired all of my riding gear. Then I took the MSF class. And finally I bought my first bike; a 10 year old Honda Rebel. I've been riding now for a year and have no incidents. I practice slow speed maneuvers and emergency braking every time I ride. I credit you with my year of incident free riding!

This is one of your best videos. I can only think of two words, "How True".

I started on a 50 CC mini bike the a 100 CC farm bike then a DT250 then a XR400R, then my first road bike a VT250 then a VTR250 then a VT750DC and now have a Fatboy all second hand, I am self taught but wear all the right gear all the time.

That’s your best video yet!!! You nailed it

I started with a CB350 just at the tail end of High School in uh....cough cough...1984. Rode to the BMV, got my Motorcycle endorsement the same day (Those were the days eh?) and sans a 14 year hiatus from riding due to an unrelated accident (broke my back in two places), I've now been riding since 1984 and currently I've got a 1973 CB350F, two 1975 GL1000's, a 2009 KLX250S and my daily, a 1986 GL1200 Interstate. I gained some bad habits, but joined ABATE in 2002 and I took the rider course to hone my skills and retrain my self to get away from the bad habits. I've been a Recruiter with ABATE since 2007 and although I had to hang up my spurs in 2004, I never lost the desire to ride. Yes...just last year I got back in the game, but coming back to two wheels after a 14 year break....I plan to take the rider course again. My life and the life of a passenger is well worth it. Thanks for this video. I fell into a couple categories and I feel I've taken the correct path along the way. Cheers Mate! Zip~

I started with a tu250. Still ride it all winter long. Can keep my Triumph clean from salt that way. Plus the Suzuki is kind of more fun around town.

"97% of our viewers are male" For the record, Google Analytics considers me an 18-35 year old male last time I looked. I didn't fix it because I figured it would show me more relevant ads that way. ;) I may not be the only one in this boat. It tries to figure it out based on what you're interested in, I think.

I have another good reason for new riders to purchase something small and simple to learn on, rather than their "dream bike." For someone genuinely new to riding, once they start riding, they may find that their dream bike changes. Online research, watching others ride, etc. can give a rider a lot of preconceived notions. Actually getting out and riding, dealing with the roads and traffic in your area, figuring out what you can realistically use a motorcycle for... All these things can change your "ideal" ride in small or even significant ways.

You do great videos. Easy to clown on these unique types, but good on ya for understanding it's someone's son or daughter. Many of them drive me nuts, but like the way you add a bit of humanity and class to the video. I have been riding for a while and always take something away from your videos. Thanks and keep up the great work!

The message was nicely produced and presented ! Well done Kevin

As usual, another video right on target. Obviously I'm not too full of pride, I'm here. I like how you do you videos in a manly and old school manor. I'm getting better. Thank you.

Excellent video Kevin! Always about learning and trying to improve your skills.

You forgot a sixth type. The type that waited till they were mature and watched your videos. Took a class and waited till they had all their gear before purchasing a bike. I just took my class been watching yours and other videos giving advice and warnings of what not to do. Proud to say I aced my test and only lost 4 points on my riding test despite the class being the very first time I ever used a motorcycle. Don’t think I would have even lost those points if we hadn’t been out in the sun all day.

As an instructor I most frequently hear about how much “experience” some students tout at the beginning of class. Especially, those who have signed up for intermediate rider training. To this I ask, “Do you have 10 years of experience, or do you have 1 year of experience repeated 20 times?” There is a big difference. In order to move beyond bringing an “experienced” rider, it takes training and practice to move toward PROFICIENCY.

Some of us can't be classified! I grew up riding from minies (late 1960's), to trail, dirt then self taught street(1970's). I had my fair share of get offs, Broken arms, wrist, fingers, ankles, legs and ribs. My motto was keep the get offs in the dirt and remain upright on the streets. That method did not always work! I somehow remained lucky enough to never need a meat wagon (barely). Then in 1980, while serving in the Marine's I received the opportunity of a lifetime. The Base Commander made an Order for all motorcyclist to take a 40 hour Motorcycle safety course or have Base driving privileges revoked. The course was provided by the California Highway Patrol. What an fantastic course it was! I do not remember ANY of us having another bike accident for the remainder of my enlistment. I have taken two advance courses since then. I am now looking forward to taking the basic course again. As I have been off the bike way too long! I got my "Dream Retirement Harley" last October. Thus the learning must continue. I still love "Parking Lot Trials"!

8:08 I'm not a believer or some such, but this was a powerful message and I thank you.