Does anyone have some motorcycle cover recommendations? (Specifically ones that can hold up in the wind) Thanks! 😊👍🏼
@Juan-qn3yl Жыл бұрын
Like everything in life there are cheap crap out there all the way to expensive stuff. Geza makes kickass covers but some are a bit $$$. They are elastic so they will not flap all over in the wind. On the pther side there are a bunch of cheap junk you can buy in the interet and use until the sun wears it amd then just buy another.
@Sunrazor Жыл бұрын
Oxford makes great covers
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
@@Sunrazor thank you!!
@freeride6073 Жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you put your feet up as soon as in motion . Well done
@mannydcbianco Жыл бұрын
I love watching these videos of you learning how to ride, because it reminds me of seven years ago when I taught my wife how to ride. She was equal parts terrified and excited at first, but the fear wanes and the excitement takes over. A little bit of fear is healthy though, because it can be dangerous so you never want to get too complacent.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Awww that's awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! haha I totally feel the fear but a lot of excitement also. Thanks for your comment :)
@bopryszlak3863 Жыл бұрын
@@RidewithRea Don't panic if caught in the rain. Modern motorcycle tires are very good in the wet. We all get caught in the rain and that doesn't mean it's an automatic accident. Use your brains and your skills if caught in a rainstorm and you will be just fine. You'll see.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
@@bopryszlak3863 thank you so much!!
@greatkingrat Жыл бұрын
As I have mentioned in your previous video, I am using your videos for tips and pointers for teaching my son to ride. He is at the same stage and going through the same process. These videos are well edited, really well thought out, and very helpful for me in teaching him to ride. I will make him watch them too. We also have a similar course for beginners called the Bronze course (then silver then gold). I also don’t feel comfortable for my son to take that course (practical on road course) until he is comfortable in traffic etc. I think you’re nailing it for methods to learn.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment!! I appreciate the kind words! I have some videos soon of the MSF course that I am scheduled to take. I plan on uploading a video on how to pass the course and what to expect to help other beginner riders properly prepare 😊
@lilynorthover8378 Жыл бұрын
I'm at the same level you are. I've done some training with an instructor but now I'm on my own, so this is great. For braking, it's a little bit of front brake, then back brake, then more front. As you come to a stop, take off the front brake. This gives a gentler stop. Also, you don't do it all the time, but don't put your feet down too soon when you stop. It can unbalance you and that's how I fell off. It's so helpful to watch someone else doing it. Thank you.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips!!! They are very helpful 😊 I think balance is something I want to work on more and really getting comfortable with the weight of the bike. It makes me so happy knowing that these videos are helpful for others 😊 thanks for your comment.
@Google_Does_Evil_Now Жыл бұрын
These are great practices!. I know there's no traffic around you but if you pretend that there is and if you go through the motions of looking in your mirrors, indicating, and then checking over your left shoulder if you're pulling out to the left or turning left or looking over your right shoulder if you're turning right then you'll just get into the correct habits and when you're on the road it will become more natural. I've seen a couple of KZfaqrs using a couple of tennis balls cut in half as markers on the ground. Something for you to aim out when you're making a stop or your turn. Or for you to fit between when you're doing your u-turn. So impressed that you've looked at other videos and you're practising smart moves.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Hi!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge😊 I really like the tennis ball idea. I definitely want to practice safe habits when riding and checking for traffic is super important. I think next time I’m able to practice in an open and empty parking lot I will try that :)
@jmprov356 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, Rea. Watching your first 2 videos on the Rebel 300 convinced my wife that maybe the bike would be the right size for her as well. She has not been disappointed! It has been a great combination of low seat height, fairly light weight, great technology (compared to the 2007 Nighthawk she's coming from), and cool looks. Thanks for being an encouragement to new riders, and especially to women riders out there!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
This comment makes me SO happy!!! I'm very glad that your wife enjoys the bike :') The fact that my videos can be encouraging to others, especially women, warms my heart. It's exactly the intention I have when I make these videos. Thank you for your comment. It really made my day.
@joshuapsousa1234 Жыл бұрын
It might sound dumb but when I was a kid learning I would sit on my motorcycle and just try to balance on it sitting still as long as I could without touching my feet to the ground, it help me learn slow speed balancing
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Balance is so important and something I want to get better at/more comfortable with!! I’m still getting used the the weight of the bike for sure
@markchase7419 Жыл бұрын
Rea learning the "friction zone" is vital to biking. When you get more confident, you can use the clutch to slow down your motorcycling so you're not putting a lot of pressure on your brakes. You are doing great! practicing starting, slowing down and stopping! Awesome! 😎
@alexisesguerra2544 Жыл бұрын
Bringing back memories. ❤ Love the fact that you’re listening to your gut for the sake of safety. 👍 At this stage, it’s best to be absolutely comfortable with your environment - learning this trade is already a chore without that added distraction. Just a suggestion on your friction zone practice - start and (especially) stop in a more open space. Should you accidentally mess up stopping while heading right at a wall, it can be unnecessarily “interesting”. 😉 Look forward to seeing more of your journey. 😎
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! & yes lol I definitely want to go out to an open and empty parking lot for my next practice session 😅
@mike7933 Жыл бұрын
Took me about 1 month of riding in my neighborhood and taking the msf course before I took my bike on the road. That was two years ago, night and day difference it’s so fun you will see
@andydokken1012 Жыл бұрын
Well Done, you are getting good at that Clutch Control now! Good to see you are wearing all of the Protective gear too.....
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!🎉
@joelrhodes3722 Жыл бұрын
You’re doing great ! The MSF course will make everything make sense. If you can get to an empty flat parking lot (like maybe a church) , those are great places to practice. The parking space lines really help. Keep it up. Hello from Arkansas 👋🏻
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Yes I plan on going to a bigger empty parking lot for my next session & wow Arkansas :) very cool
@Google_Does_Evil_Now Жыл бұрын
Motorcycle covers - there's a type that have strong elastic at the bottom, a bit like a tracksuit pant waistband but it's on the bottom of the cover where the tires are. I've used one of those. Also if you're parking the motorcycle have a think about the angle if that's an option for you in the wind. Maybe the angle can help with gravity to stop the bike from tipping over? And maybe there's a place you can park it where it gets more shelter by a wall or something? For security I used to use a ground anchor, It's a piece of steel shaped a little bit like your hand if you are holding a can of drink. A metal tube with a bolt that goes into the ground. I would pass my chain through it and have it quite snug. Just thinking that something like this could secure your bike from theft as well as from the wind. If the wind tried to blow it over and it was reasonably snug to the ground anchor on the side stand side then it should stop the bike from being tipped over to the other side. Maybe :-) You're absolutely right about riding in the rain. It's more trickier. Especially because if you do pull the front brake or you go over something slippy then the wheels can slide out from underneath you an instant. When I was doing training many years ago I was taught that in the dry we have about 75% breaking from the front and 25% of the rear. And when it's raining we have about 25% of the front and 25% of the rear. So we have to be more gentle with the front brake, look ahead more, give more time. If you have metal drain covers in the road, in Britain and Europe we have 2 ft square metal covers in the road. When it's wet and you ride over one of these while leaning then the bike can slide so something else to be aware of.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips about a motorcycle cover!! It’s been a real struggle to find a good one but I am looking into ones that have that elastic part that you mentioned. And also some that have clips to tighten around the bike -hopefully these solve the problems I’ve been having! Yes I think the angle I have it at might help prevent wind from knocking it over and I have it parked next to a wall so that’s good I hope 🙃 I really like the ground anchor idea. Not only for stability but for anti-theft. I will look into that more and see what options would be good for me.
@scottalexanderholm4361 Жыл бұрын
It's good that you are posting how to learn to ride. We need more MC riders. Wind and rain or hail are nothing when you have experience.
@jesusmsm867 ай бұрын
"Red light... Green light" I love it! ahah. You are so sweet 😊. I am starting to follow your journey, hoping to be able to buy a bike this year, and I am really enjoying it! Your videos are great. Wish you all the best!
@kevinRip81 Жыл бұрын
I love these videos! Your teacher is amazing btw. He’s so patient and really focuses on all the steps with you. Good luck!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!😊
@G0DofRock Жыл бұрын
Keep going! Gets easier every day. I just practiced in a parking lot, once you can do figure-eights and shift up then down to a stop with ease. You're doing good. Practice slow-racing, and leaning the bike not your body at low speeds!
@JV_Gaming180 Жыл бұрын
Just a little tip here. Try to not put your feet down until you have come to a complete stop. Although it is a small chance, you can hurt your ankles if you are not fully stopped before you put your feet down. Work on getting comfortable with balancing the bike until you can do that. One part of the riding test here in NC is the "stop and go" where you have to do a Stop Sign stop and go without putting your feet down. You will get the hang of it after a while, but it is really easy to do.
@therideofalifetime Жыл бұрын
You are doing well the more you do that the better you will be. Keep it up can't wait to see your progress!!!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@therideofalifetime Жыл бұрын
@@RidewithRea of course. What are you struggling with the most ?
@aaronscoasters Жыл бұрын
You should really consider taking the BRC2 course. You can skip BRC1 as it spends half the time teaching you how to drive a manual on a motorcycle. BRC2 starts after that on the beginner steps AND you are on your own bike. I am becoming a MSF Coach this summer, cant wait!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
When I took the BRC1 they mentioned the BRC2 where you use your own bike just like you mentioned and I’m very interested in taking it!!
@skillfullyyoursmaris4425 Жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect!
@LH-zv2zq Жыл бұрын
Excellent persistence. Way to use your permit for practice time.
@vyirusxgaming820111 ай бұрын
Hardcovers are simply the better way to go. Also getting little bungee cords and making sure it is fastened down to the bike is always best, I would say if you end up being in a very windy place try to get a bike stand or something with more surface area that should help tons.
@maje.883Ай бұрын
I like your progress, my first time on a motorcycle was the msf course and I was so scared. Ended up passing then after a few years finally bought my iron.
@hiramw Жыл бұрын
I’m very happy to hear you’re scheduled to take the MSF course. Excellent!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Yes! I can't wait :)
@4_Slayer Жыл бұрын
This is soo cool, Your bike is amazing I am thinking of purchasing one for myself and learning :)
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome!! I hope you do😊 & the bike will not disappoint, I love it 💕
@4_Slayer Жыл бұрын
@@RidewithRea is it scary? Would u of preferred a auto vs the clutching? That would be one of my biggest challenges I reckon.
@lenbeaudry Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, you're doing great Bub, so stick with it, the rewards are many 😉
@mariaelda6271 Жыл бұрын
@2:53 Other squid game comparison. Hahaha, Rea-tot! 😆
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
hahaha!! :)
@brianr5356 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned watching DDTFM. He's great and gives really good safety advice. I watch him often. A couple of other people to watch on YT for slow speed maneuvers is a couple of channels called Be The Boss Of Your Motorcycle & Ride Like A Pro Jerry Palladino. Give those channels a look see to learn clutch control plan to never drop your bike at speeds slower than 20 mph.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll check those out :)
@catsandcelery Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you know this by now, but for any newer riders watching these videos: ALWAYS keep your foot on the back brake while at a stoplight/stop sign/waiting to turn left, etc. it will help more than you could imagine if (in the unfortunate event) you get hit by another vehicle!!! I cringe when I see people just chilling with both feet planted on the ground in traffic.
@lenbeaudry Жыл бұрын
Practice just leaving it in first gear, stopping with just your rear brake and leave the rear brake foot up. When you're almost stopped just use the rear brake, it'll keep your front wheel from wobbling and tipping you over. Otherwise when you're going that slow right before you stop the front will grab and you'll tip ( the voice of experience LoL)
@kurtsteiner8384 Жыл бұрын
I am in uk we get bad weather too. Oxford covers are good. But they all balloon out, you need to lash them down if you use them. My be better to put motor cycle in a garage. Where its nice and warm.
@bladerunner1000rr Жыл бұрын
Good to see you wearing gear in this one
@denniseaton8136 Жыл бұрын
Keep learning! Practice your motorcycle "skills" even when driving a car.
@dave.onsight Жыл бұрын
omg your desktop background hehehe 😊
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Hehe that cute doggo is my spirit animal😋 a total vibe
@alessandromeloni6992 Жыл бұрын
Brava Rea, un passo alla volta. Non avere fretta.E quando avrai imparato ti aspetto qui in Sardegna in moto : )
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@TheNintendoFanBoy01 Жыл бұрын
Please stop taking off with your right foot down on the ground and also use your back brake to come to a stop not your front brake. You are going to get your self in trouble. Try learning to take off like this instead. Put your right foot on the brake, put your left foot on the ground. Push the foot brake so you don't move do not use the front brake there is NO need to. Let your clutch out till you get into the friction zone and the bike engine starts to die down. (NOT enough to stall the bike tho.) NOW add a tiny bit of throttle and then let the clutch out 1 more millimeter to a true friction point and then hold it there. Then simply let your foot off the back brake do not let the clutch out any more hold it exactly where it is until your left foot is on the peg and you are moving under engine power then and only then let the clutch all the way out. When coming to a stop use your right foot on the back brake and only put your left foot down to hold the bike up as you come to the stop.. As a Motorcycle instructor who has taught thousands of people over the last 11 years and who has ridden for the last 30 it is great to see your passion and enjoyment in learning to ride, but there will be consequences and bad ones to the way you are teaching yourself. As Alexis said definitely practice in a more open area. One slip of the hand with the way you are currently teaching your self and into the wall you go and that's the end of the practice for at least a day. The only time I ever use my front brake is either when I am going down a hill and the back brake isn't slowing me down enough or during an emergency brake. These people telling you to use both haven't learned to brake earlier they power up to an intersection and then have to heave on both brakes to stop.... Dangerous and brain dead... Sigh If you let your throttle off early (say 40meters maybe a bit more or less depending on the situation) and roll then all you have to do is gently add brake in as the engine will help you slow down as well and then apply more pressure till you are ready to stop at lights or intersections or if you feel you are going to stop to early then let your foot up off the brake and roll a bit more.... The back brake gives you so much more control than the front brake. I do applaud you for not wanting to go on the road at this stage until you have done your course... Good choice.. Also if someone says lets go practice by doing a long ride somewhere... Don't do it. It will not teach you the skills for in town riding it will only teach you how to get to a high speed and basically go in a straight line..... Rant off... LOL
@viewmysunset7100 Жыл бұрын
You are crazy. Your information is absolutely wrong. The back brake allows zero more control then the front. Why would you tell a rider to use the rear brake over the front when the front does 2/3 of the stopping power to come to a complete stop. Nonsense! The only reason to use a rear brake more then the front is in one type of motorcycle, a dirt bike. No real street rider uses their rear brake more. That’s why the best sport bikes have 2 massive discs and calipers ON the front. It’s not for show. It’s physics and engineering.
@ninaroberson53633 ай бұрын
I just got me a new rebel and have been doing the same thing.
@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Жыл бұрын
Great job.
@gilliecalifornio9537 Жыл бұрын
Motorcycle simulator with your avatar crusin on a Honda Rebel would be helpful.
@shannajean3609Ай бұрын
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR CHOICE OF HANDLEBAR UPGRADE. WHAT SIZE ARE THE BARS? 10 OR 12 INCH? IM GONNA BE A COPY CAT! I JUST ADORE YOU! KEEP ON~ KEEPING ON!😊❤
@patwalker9890 Жыл бұрын
Last few feet of a stop should be rear brake only. If you practice that good habit you'll eliminate the cause of many a slow speed bike drop. Stopping using the front brake, if the forks are turned even a bit, will make the bike want to fall over. Keep it up! Exciting times.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Ah yes, I really need to break my habit of using the front brake but that's what I naturally turn to. I will work on it! Thank you for the tips :)
@viewmysunset7100 Жыл бұрын
@@RidewithRea I’m sorry. I’ve read many of the comments here and most of these riders are absolutely wrong. This notion to use the back brake towards the end of a full stop is ridiculous. Once you enroll in a Rider safety course, you will figure out who was telling you the correct information. Braking is a matter a physics. Your front brake does 2/3 of the braking or stopping on a motorcycle. So the faster you want to stop, the more you need to use the front brake. Why does the front wheel perform most of the braking as opposed to the rear? Because your front brakes (discs) are bigger and usually you have 2 front brake discs to just one on the rear. My point is the more you use your front brake, the better off you will be in bad situations. If your front folds because you grab too much front brake, then first and foremost your arm position wasn’t proper and you arms are too lax under braking pressure.
@Google_Does_Evil_Now Жыл бұрын
Rear brake - just noticing that when you're doing your little practise moves that I don't think you're using the rear brake at all or much? I was taught that it can be quite useful when going slow to help give a little bit more control which doesn't upset the bike. Because it's working on the rear it won't make the front bounce or affect it as much as squeezing the front brake does which can make the forks dive a little bit. Great idea to practice in the car park. Keep going!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Hi!! I absolutely want to get into the habit of using the rear brake! It’s a bit difficult for me to remember to use it when I’m riding. I think my first instinct is to use the front brake but I know that’s not good. Especially if I need to make a sudden stop. I will need to keep practicing the rear brake for sure and I plan on it :) Thank you for mentioning this!!
@baz580610 күн бұрын
I have suggestions... You seem to be stretching to reach the bars.. try moving them back slightly (info the bolts that secure them to move then re-tighten) . Also, your great lever looks a little high in relation to your foot.. might be set a little high? Just my thoughts.. 😊
@CurlyWolf_ Жыл бұрын
I would honestly get something more similar to stock handlebars back on there. Those look really uncomfortable and a bit inconvenient.
@Sunrazor Жыл бұрын
Things I wish I was told when learning to ride. 1. Never ever put a load on the handlebars. Brake with your back and knees holding you up. 2. A car ALWAYS stops faster in an emergency than a motorcycle. 3. Simply look where you want to go. 4. Everyone else are idiots.
@debiargust6596 Жыл бұрын
Squid games. Haha! 😆
@LEE-wj3sz Жыл бұрын
I like your videos. Good info! Would you mind sharing your height? My wife is 5'2" and she's interested in the same motorcycle. Thanks
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much! My height is 5’4. This bike a great for shorter riders and also not too heavy
@timothyqueen7286 Жыл бұрын
You need to learn how to ride on a dirt, trail type bike before going to the streets I race flattrack bikes and have many years exsperience. It hurts a whole lot less when you fall off in the dirt and you learn alot faster. useing the front brake without the rear can get you in trouble. People in cars and trucks will run you over. Want you to get more training so you can be as safe and comfortable and confident as possible Hope you have fun and stay safe. The street is more dangerous than any kind of racing. Did you know itt is good to know how to crash?
@OntarioAndrews415 Жыл бұрын
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@dlt2fine Жыл бұрын
What gear are you at when you do this.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
1st gear
@user-bo9nr3ff1o Жыл бұрын
may i ask how tall you are?🥰
@tylerclark1801 Жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind my asking how tall are you
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
5’4” 😊
@Kleinesabf9 ай бұрын
You make it very good. ❤ I like See you Videos and your contents 😊😊😊😊 I like ride with you together on your motorcycle 😍 🤗 🫶
@AngelFaceMotoRider Жыл бұрын
Please stop RANING and WIND go-away.! I really want to see you Practicing in a Parking Lot. I'll reLive my glory days of when I first learned to Ride (many years ago) Hee hee TEACH Brand New Riders something from your prospective in this series plz.
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Haha yes! I really want to go to a parking lot to practice soon! :)
@AngelFaceMotoRider Жыл бұрын
Did you check-out those other Ladies I was telling you about.? Did you make contact with any other Female MotoChanels in Hawaii.? 🙂 We're an Entire Community you know ;-)
@richardsinger3962 Жыл бұрын
I started on a motocross track at 63 to learn riding properly roads are dangerous
@bopryszlak3863 Жыл бұрын
Please get yourself some proper motorcycle riding pants. Expect to pay at least $200. Make sure they have knee and hip padding (D30 or something comparable) and make sure the seams are reinforced and there is Kevlar in the pant's construction. Safe riding!
@RidewithRea Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just bought some Dainese riding pants 😊👍🏼