How to Ride a Motorcycle for the Very First Time!

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Alright, regarding the braking issue...a few people have said that you should learn to use both brakes from the beginning......and I agree. But just not the VERY beginning. Because the VERY FIRST time you use a bike it's confusing enough without two different brakes being thrown in....one of which if pulled too hard can drop the bike on it's side in a flash. So the point of this video is to learn how to use the clutch....and while focusing on that....it's best to just focus on that. And when moving at a very slow speed and coming to a complete stop.....you should be braking rear 90% and front 10%. Which is the opposite of how you brake when traveling at speed.
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"I'm about to turn 42 and bought a motorcycle a week ago. I always wanted to ride one but never did and figured my time for trying new things is running out.
Until now, I have had zero luck getting my bike on the road. Time after time, I'd let out the clutch, lurch forward a foot and stall out. I haven't taken my motorcycle instruction class yet, but my experiences so far left me feeling too incompetent to ever drive the thing.
I've talked to a number of my friends who have bikes, and none of them gave me any useful advice. Your video, however, let me get it going in first gear. I actually moved the bike without lurching and stalling.
I just wanted to say thanks."
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@traumanation540 8 ай бұрын

I found this shortly after it came out ... I just showed it to my kids. Thank you for the lessons and so many rides I have been on since then.

@ontopent 2 ай бұрын

I remember this was the first motorcycle video I’ve watched, wanted to get a bike in 2007, but didn’t start riding till 2017, m13 is the first KZfaq blogger ive subbed to 🎉❤

@JohnnyTwos 8 жыл бұрын

The video that started it all for me :D

@user-kp1pz6zv8y 7 жыл бұрын

JohnnyTwos no shit same here

@ShiteLines 6 жыл бұрын

me to. It's what made me get a license.

@rodavids1210 6 жыл бұрын

Same here bros. Must have watched this about 10 years ago. The name mordeth13 popped into my head today for some reason and had to look it up. Haha kudos mordeth u helped me get my licence. Still remembered that bit where he's surprised he gets it rolling on clutch alone.

@catalynoo 6 жыл бұрын

JohnnyTwos me too. First bike bought after finishing high school, because of this guy . Lots of years passed after that, i feel old , but i guess m13 is older . Hope his kid loves him more than he loves his mom, cause he is a legend :)

@OurWorldVillage 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I recall seeing this when it first posted over a decade ago and fell in love with motorcycles. I've been following him since then, one of the KZfaq originals right here!

@JRemiMoto 10 жыл бұрын

This is one of the many videos I watched when learning to ride! You're a very good teacher.

@EDK681 3 жыл бұрын

This video started it all for me ! Been riding for close to 10 years now.. amazing

@decyrus Жыл бұрын

This is the video that taught me how to ride a motorcycle. I love coming back to this video for the memories and seeing that it's still up. Thank you so much for everything you do.

@M13 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@SoontobeBiker Жыл бұрын

Me too.. Long live Mordeth!

@wasimmohammed3008 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I've been searching for this for so long after first watching it like ten years ago! Great video

@OvayBrandao 5 жыл бұрын

Here I am, 11 years later. Rewatched the video. I can’t say it’s how it started for me coz I was obsessed by motorcycles since I’ve known myself. But it really helped me roll a bike for the very first time- WITHOUT ever stalling !!! So... here I am, 11 years later, proud owner of my second 1000 cc Honda CBR. Thank you, Mordeth13

@bobby2pistolz854 5 жыл бұрын

About to get my first hike. CBR 600RR. Cant wait! Long open Texas highways are calling my name

@noelebbert9322 4 жыл бұрын

2019 and i remember the days of mordeth. man, times were simpler back then goddam it.

@Mr0GL0C 7 жыл бұрын

damn this is a throwback

@0neBigNerd 9 жыл бұрын

A couple years ago this video helped me prepare myself for the MSF course. To this day it's still an excellent guide. I scored a 100% on my written exam and was deducted 0 points on my riding exam. Only one in a class of 25 to do so.

@ajaxnamjo 7 жыл бұрын

Watched this back in 2007 before I got my first motorcycle and thanks to it had no issues riding the bike home from the showroom. Had a non geared scooter and had never ridden a motorcycle before. Great instructions!

@madbomer72 7 жыл бұрын

First motovlog ever

@JLchevz 7 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this when I wasnt even 18 YO, im 24

@madbomer72 7 жыл бұрын

Jorge Chávez its crazy i found him on accident xD

@JLchevz 7 жыл бұрын

I literally wrote on yt: how to ride a motorcycle or something similar lol

@madbomer72 7 жыл бұрын

Jorge Chávez i did the same ive been riding since i was 4 and now almost 18 years later im still riding but i got super bored one day so looked up "motorcycle riding" oh the good days

@JLchevz 7 жыл бұрын

I havent bought my first bike yet cause of my parents but I'm gonna start soon

@Loughlan 10 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of people would bag this video because of its simplicity, but for the absolute beginner it's neccicary going through the basics. Thanks heaps for not assuming prior knowledge and for not sounding patronizing. Great work and a great video.

@LordofDemonZ 10 жыл бұрын

the first video i watch to learn how to ride my first clutched bike..a good tutorial..ur the best..

@phcoh 8 жыл бұрын

I still remember my first time. I remember the make the model. the colour I remember a few false starts, and I remember running out of fuel 134 miles later, and the friend who let me try his bike spending 4 hours trying to find me in the days long before mobile phones, 44 years later and I still have the same circle of biker (real) friends. But if I was asked the name of the girl who took my.........The face I can still remember

@smith2924 7 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for this video. This started my journey into riding and what a beautiful thing it is. It's super crazy coming back to this video ten years and 6 bikes later.

@WakeProMedia 11 ай бұрын

I saw an older Ninja 650 for sale and it immediately awoke the memory of this video and of M13. I wish I could give more. Thanks for the inspiration M13

@M13 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man. You could follow me on Patreon.... Or better yet come do a tour with me of Taiwan.

@johnharris4819 9 жыл бұрын

Fan friging tastic been riding bikes since 1976 don't ride any more some old git hit me head on changed my life I was in hospital for 4 weeks lucky to still be here

@xavierdeveto2621 2 жыл бұрын

I learned how to ride from this video like 10yrs ago. I've been looking for it forever and finally found it! My love for bikes was stared with m13! You are awesome glad to see you still doing it

@M13 2 жыл бұрын

Sad that it ranks so low on searches nowadays.

@user-nk3re4dj5h 2 жыл бұрын

@@M13 Hey Man just coming back to this vid to reminisce on old times for the vid that got me into biking. It just ranks low because people have vids of how to ride in 4k nowadays otherwise the info of this vid is still relevant today.

@Cescc02 2 жыл бұрын

14 years later and having my own bike.. Still remember this video that thought me the motorcycle basics.. Thanks M!

@JhonyGP 9 жыл бұрын

Holy shit... 7 years already? damn!

@JhonyGP 7 жыл бұрын

now it's been 10 years and still following m13, this is also the first video I saw.

@campbellgildersleeve5243 9 жыл бұрын

7 years ago. wow

@EpicGamingTUGC 8 жыл бұрын

+Campbell Gildersleeve 8* :)

@MHFUfan 8 жыл бұрын

+EpicGaming Look at when he posted his comment.

@feelingzesty8677 8 жыл бұрын

14*

@rczg 6 жыл бұрын

FeelingZesty what are you on?.. Its only 11 now

@Ceeboyforlife 5 жыл бұрын

@@rczg 12 now

@ajaxnamjo 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this video and rode my bike home from the showroom back in 2007. Thanks M13!

@lextube 12 жыл бұрын

One thing I don't get is how changing gears with your feet work, so lowest is first, then one click up is neutral then another is second? That sounds like changing from 1st to 2nd to be quite a challenge as you might end up in neutral? Or does each click kind of like slide into place and it's easy to tell?

@MrSolheim1 3 жыл бұрын

its been 9 years and you probably know but, 1st to neutral is a ''half click'' when ur standing still. riding going from 1st to 2nd is the same as all the other gears going up

@HorsepowerGarageVideos 9 жыл бұрын

Full throttle dump the clutch and hang on.

@5900James 10 жыл бұрын

Vary helpful, I'm about to get my first bike but am vary vary nervous. Any suggestion on a first affordable beginners bike, thank you so much for the video

@M13 10 жыл бұрын

Do a search for "m13 first bike". I have many suggestions.

@satkum2101 7 жыл бұрын

+M13 who is your profile pic

@5900James 7 жыл бұрын

His name is Cloud from a popular Chinese comic called storm riders , or tin xia.

@Productopunto 8 жыл бұрын

Hey M13, hope you are getting better. Ever since I saw this video (couple of weeks after you uploaded it) I couldn't get off my head the idea of getting a motorcycle. Finally I did buy it three months ago (Suzuki GSX150), couldn't be happier, thanks for planting that in my head! Cheers, ride safe. Greetings from Mexico.

@HellRyder18 6 жыл бұрын

Hey M13, just felt like searching for this video and comment saying this video taught me the basics and your other videos in general made me get into riding when I moved to the US in 2011. Unfortunately, my visa expired after like 6 months of riding and had to sell my bike and move back to Europe. Lived in Poland from 2012, where couldn't afford riding and was too cold. 2 yrs ago, moved to the UK and now finally decided to finish my licence and now own a 2008 Yamaha FZ06. just wanted you to know that even if you don't get the same views/subscribers like the american vlogger kids riding in straight wide roads in their stretched R1s, you still influence people, probably more than those kids combined!! A huge THANK YOU! All the best, man :)

@OurWorldVillage 5 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@sweetandsourvlog3043 10 жыл бұрын

He sounded humble back then...lol

@andysolorzano7234 Жыл бұрын

Anyone here in 2023

@e3s5m7stoner3 2 күн бұрын

2024, showing it to a buddy. This video taught me how to ride 11 years ago. Still a great video

@Cpr3G0 12 жыл бұрын

I discovered your vids a couple days ago when I finally bought my first bike. Thanks to this vid, I had a short but successful ride. Thanks so much, and keep up the good work!!

@ordi75 13 жыл бұрын

M13, you sir are the guy who got me into motorcycling two years ago and I'm damn happy that I did. Thank you!

@akbarhussain1767 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there,this is my beginning, I'm watching these videos, I get my first motorbike tomorrow Yamaha sr 125cc,your advice & training is perfect for me,when your all younger with mates, messing with motorbikes, I was terrible,now 20 + years on,I'm taking every bit of your advice,it will take me time to be able to start my motorbike & be able to set off comfortably, I used to always stall them,I like your advice there,im subscribing & thank you very much for the tutorial & i also will be taking the motorbike course as soon as possible ,thanks again friend,take care & happy riding & your motorbike looks & sounds Amazing🙂🙂

@The904Motoman 12 жыл бұрын

I remember about 3 years ago when I started watching your vids, i couldent get enough of them. Sur enough, a year and a half later, i get my first 2010 blue ninja 250 r. Just think, it was all because of you. You're my idol.

@matao87 10 жыл бұрын

Watched this video years ago and it really helped me learn to ride. Great vid M13!

@MEXSOTV 7 жыл бұрын

So happy i found this video again... i learnt how to ride completely from this video with no other help and i am still riding 6 years on!!! thanks for everything.

@SumoLife 7 жыл бұрын

same here...

@solidsnake1986ss 12 жыл бұрын

Just bought my 1st motorcycle yesterday 07 ZZR 600 and did some practice on the parking lot. Your video s helped me out a lot, just want to say thanks.

@bigbear1920 13 жыл бұрын

Best video for learning to ride hands down. Highly appreciate his simply, yet thorough instructions. Thanx a lot

@dacary 12 жыл бұрын

hi mordeth, i have been watching you videos for about 4 months when i started wanting a bike, this is the first video of yours i watched, and i've probably seen about 200 others of yours, and now im coming back to this original video because im finally getting a bike!! i just want to say thanks, and you have a great channel!!

@newyorkairsoft 13 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I drove stick shift for some years, and I learnt how to ride a motorcycle from this video you made here. I finally bought a cruise bike. The first time I rode it, I used the knowledge I learnt from this video, and it works! Haha. Thanks a lot. I want to let you know! And that your effort is much appreciated.

@Realizt07 4 жыл бұрын

This was my very first video I watched on KZfaq! Thanks M13. I hope all is well Sir.

@waltergravley9469 4 жыл бұрын

I have been riding for 12years now and I learned how to ride from this video…. thanks mordeth 13

@mikeg6450 10 жыл бұрын

Wow i remember watching this video back when i started riding, very helpful! just have to take your time and make sure you are comfortable with the bike before taking it out on the street, best thing to do is find a empty parking lot and practice, same thing with hills, find one and try to stop and hold for a few and go with out rolling too far back, for the longest time i was afraid of hills because i didn't want my bike to die or me roll back into the car behind me, i started out on a 500cc, moved up to a 600cc, and now i'm on a 1000cc bike and loving it! if you start on a big CC bike just RESPECT the power and you will be fine!

@matrix_manipulator Жыл бұрын

This is the first and only video I watched on how to ride on KZfaq. Time flies quick 😌

@JJonwheels 6 жыл бұрын

This was my first motorcycle how to ride video.. It helped me a lot years ago when no one else I knew rode motorcycles.

@NylerFtw 11 жыл бұрын

Got my learners coarse today and I have watched this 4 times already. Cheers Mordeth!

@henrygordon1 12 жыл бұрын

Felt bad about being so clueless before my class tomorrow - now I feel a little bit better so that I know what to expect. Thanks man.

@WizardsToenail 3 ай бұрын

This was the video that taught me how to ride a motorcycle for the first time in 2009. I wish M13 could find the original copy of the video and upload it in full quality (whatever that was with the camera he was using). Massive nostalgia. The most important video on KZfaq for me of all time.

@tmontana213 Жыл бұрын

I learned to ride from your channel dude. Been riding for 11 years now. Thx man. Hope ur doing well.

@tauren224 13 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to start my life by riding on two wheels, and so far, I'm clinging on to your videos for learning so my license will come abit cheaper with me having some knowledge about motorcycles, keep up the good work!

@martinmoore1861 10 жыл бұрын

I actually learned with this video back in the day before buying my first bike.. a suzuki sv and then a ducati s4r... I found your adventures very cool and you are a great communicator.. thanks .. just came back to remember this first steps from those days,, :)

@PVTmasta 12 жыл бұрын

This is the first video i ever watched from M13 and it was when i got my first small bike (50cc enduro with shifter), i was 15 years old back then, now i am almost 21 and still watching his videos and now cruising on a real motorcycles :D Never thought a video with such a basic explanation (shifting gears, wow...) could leave such a big impression :) loving the videos! always hoping to see more!

@freddyj5845 2 жыл бұрын

This video not only helped me learn to ride but it also helped to learn to drive clutch lol! Can’t believe it’s 15 years!!

@transportfanatic12 11 жыл бұрын

I will be untertaking my CBT for the first time tomorrow and being that I have never been on a bike, I have watched through your videos which has oriented me with the controls and what to look out for (as well as bad habits while riding). Many thanks for all of your tutorial videos :).

@LilMooCow 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I watched these vids before my CBT, passed it, now 2 months later I've got an effing sexy chopper and I'm watching again to refresh my memory. Will reccomend your videos to everyone who's interested in motorbikes, cheers =)

@JoyFelizardo 6 жыл бұрын

We've been riding motorbikes for more than 10years, but still we need more awareness specialty on the safety side! Good job on this video!

@ikacbmw669 6 жыл бұрын

wow man, idk when i watched this video forst time, but i remembered it and watched it again, and i just want to thank you for teaching me how to ride a motorcycle, thanks!

@AllAmericanGuy01 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You made riding much more understandable. I'm looking at buying a bike and my friends who own bikes couldn't even explain to me the right way of riding. Thanks a lot bro and happy ridign!

@SeniorGuard2010 12 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I just found it cuz I just got my motorcycle permit and wanted to learn a little before I jumped on a bike.

@caspergolightly 12 жыл бұрын

Very good piece. Nicely pitched. Clear and easy, but not patronising. Thank you.

@Daximous 11 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a lot man, I've been wanting to get a bike but didn't know much on how to ride them. This has helped a lot and actually taught me more then most of my friends. Good job by the way.

@bsuarez3455 2 жыл бұрын

I have to always come back and thank sensei for the wisdom in this video

@SumoLife 7 жыл бұрын

Wow this video just took me years back, started learning everything from this video, almost today i'm still riding and much bigger and faster bikes.

@saif2048 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking time and effort to making this video!! the way you explained was very clear, and it really gave me a feel to how to drive a bike! Thanks!

@marcyaeger2366 12 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! Thank you so much. I went out in my driveway and tried this method and it worked perfectly.

@skstibi 12 жыл бұрын

I have been riding since I was 6 and I never thought I would need to watch a video like this until someone asked me to teach them how to ride. The tips on clutch control helped a lot, I was not sure how to start them off with that.

@danyMurugan 6 жыл бұрын

10years till now from your first video....years go so quick

@chrisgaldames 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. Kind of takes the edge of riding for the first time.

@dopel289 12 жыл бұрын

best advice/instruction, ever been given. excellent video, takes true skill/experience, to ride and explain basics I'll be purchasing my bike near the end of april. till then, I'm studying up for tests and soon driving classes! thanks so much brother! really thanks

@DanishFlandersDK 12 жыл бұрын

I got a old moped, and it has 2 gears(Not like the new ones) and the clutch thing really helped me out in this video!

@SkullLikeASecret 11 жыл бұрын

I've been riding a motorcycle for 30 years and I agree with you and teaching to wait to use the front brake until the basic starting and stopping are covered.

@tattedup325able 10 жыл бұрын

Ur just some guy who makes it easier to ride..thank u so much this video was very helpful!

@xjunior82x 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing. I just rode my Ninja ZX10R for the first time today and got to admit your videos helped a lot.

@Lucas-fe5jf 4 жыл бұрын

Brings back so many memories

@DJlobo702 12 жыл бұрын

This video helped me to figure out how to properly get out of neutral just yesterday :) thanks to this i'll be riding great here soon.Thanks Mord

@Zakeineo 11 жыл бұрын

Watching this had made me REALLY want to start riding. I showed it to my wife and now she wants to as well so... thanks M13 :)

@PeteTVGD 11 жыл бұрын

The best advice for a first-time-rider thanks a lot

@M9andG27 12 жыл бұрын

This is how i first found your channel. Been a hooked subscriber since and i have your 2011 private series.

@bashboshi40 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your video , it is actually very nice of you to use your time in helping others and I really found your video useful , thanks again

@shawnita7938 12 жыл бұрын

love this video!!!...taking a rider course next month...can't wait!!!

@tiasboi3able 12 жыл бұрын

This video is a flashback.... I remember how much it helped me when i first started.

@BloodiedPreistess 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video! I come from a pretty long line of powersporting in my family but after an incident where my mother fell on her scooter as a teenager, my family refuses to teach me how to ride. I can drive a manual truck/car, but I always have problems with first gear, and because motorcycles are manual shifting, I've always been scared of making a mistake and sending the bike out from under me. After watching this, I'm confident enough to say I won't make such a mistake

@meethemantshukla 12 жыл бұрын

great video mate, my new bike is coming tomorrow.. i will implement your teachings starting tomorrow.. thanks for your help :)

@SchMasHed 13 жыл бұрын

Dude I bought a bike and didn't know how to ride. 5 min after watching your videos I hopped on my bike and been riding ever since! Thanks so much man

@Rygertyger 12 жыл бұрын

I am currrently learning and these videos are super helpful!

@carcrazynik 13 жыл бұрын

This was actually the only video I have found that was ACTUALLY helpful

@natho369 13 жыл бұрын

im getting my bike tomorrow! the day has come thanks mordeth :D

@ArthurDentandVogons 12 жыл бұрын

I just got a dirt bike, the principles (e.g. clutch control) are exactly the same. It helped a lot.

@ameerelbey7398 11 жыл бұрын

great video it really works i started ridding my Honda 600 cvr in one day thank you for your time and the video

@krauser44 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this helped out a lot. I was planning to get a bike soon. But I didn't know it was this complicated.

@stone384011 4 жыл бұрын

Yup this vid got me going!! Such a flash back watching it again!!

@cindypatino81 11 жыл бұрын

I love how he says "First thing you do is put on ur protective gear!" LOVE THAT!!!!!! Good job MAN!

@thatkidbenny 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh you don't understand how you literally thought me how to ride a motorcycle Im on my 3rd motorcycle because of you. Thank you. You are a legend

@mnr8788 11 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Its amazing its still on KZfaq, I saw this a far while back

@agentnuget 8 жыл бұрын

this is the most in depth motorcycle how to I've ever seen.

@p1studio803 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, never thought an eleven year old video could be so informative and more detailed than other big channels

@TheSnowBeasties 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Very informative. My husband just bought me a Vulcan. It's my first bike and I've never ridden before. This vid will help me shock my husband when I get on it and have half a clue what to do!