7 Tips for New Motorcycle Riders

[@DanDanTheFireman]

🕘 Timestamps: [00:00] How Do I Avoid Common Motorcycle Accidents? [01:30] How Do I Ride a Motorcycle on the Highway? [04:25] What are the Common Mistakes Made by Motorcycle Riders? [06:33] How To Avoid Common Motorcycle Risks? [10:24] What Are The Benefits of Riding a Motorcycle? [14:01] What is the Best Way to Park a Motorcycle? [15:33] What is the Importance of a Motorcycle Helmet?

[@johnnytower6169]

The whole mental health thing is so true. I think the term is “mindfulness”, it’s when you’re focused on being in the moment and can forget the rest of life’s problems

[@joyleencamiellegreene]

Started riding last week. Your videos and tips helped so much. Made a 2 hour trip thru tollways and crowded 6 lane streets of Orlando with no issues. Thank you so much

[@NatsumeKonno]

It's good to master counter steering, trail braking, how not to take corners to early, and look where your going. This will save you just incase your going way to fast when you don't know the road.

[@KevinMeyers83]

Same here, love his channel! First thing I've noticed in this first month of riding is all the road hazards and objects you overlook when driving a car! 🪨

[@loganurquhart11]

30 years riding experience and I’m still coming here to learn and refresh.

[@leeshepherd8486]

As a new rider I am finding out that the wind has been a factor for me. Through town no biggie. I have found myself going 55 mph then the wind scares me then I look down and notice I'm going 35 mph. I will take your advice. Practice, practice, practice

[@youngone1481]

The wind makes me nervous too as a new rider, the bike feels so light at higher speed and I don’t have the experience to be comfortable with that feeling yet

[@jmejias12]

Same! it's one of those things that really caught me by surprise the first few rides. I've only been riding for a few weeks after getting the MSF course but practicing daily is definitely helping with feeling comfortable with the wind. That and slow speed maneuvering.

[@adam346]

I worked my way from 20mphr to 35mphr to 50mphr ect... I started on slow roads and gradually went onto faster ones. Now I do 55-60 on any road that say 50... I am a bad example but you get the point.. it's about experience and comfort.

[@leeshepherd8486]

Update. I've gotten allot better defining my riding skills. Practice, practice, practice. I am finding out that I have to push myself on every ride to go a bit further and test/practice my skills. I've definitely decided to stick with riding a motorcycle as Its something that I've always wanted to do. In the past three months I've heard of three motorcycle fatalities in my area. The common denominator is that in all theses three fatalities is that excessive speed and lack of adequate riding gear were life and death factors. I admit I was at first one of those guys wearing tee shirts and shorts. Not anymore. ATGATT

[@adam346]

@@leeshepherd8486 damn right ATGATT... its 104 degrees humidex out there and I am still in full gear sweating my proverbial butt off...

[@brianjones3191]

Also, be a good parent. My dad moulded me into a nervous wreck with his bad temper, jealousy, gaslighting, beatings for no reason etc. My self confidence and decision making abilities are non existent. I bought a scooter, but it is terrifying. I am binge watching these videos, hoping they penetrate.

[@ahmedawad563]

Good luck man. Nothing that time and persistence to be and feel better can't fix.

[@jazzdirt]

Sorry to hear that, but you know where it comes from, it might be hard to overcome, but become your own person, realise you are worth more than that POS father of yours, and what he said or did, doesn't matter and doesn't hold merit, he was just not fit to be a parent. That doesn't say anything about you. Nor does anything he did or said, sure it put you at a disadvantage but it says more about him than it does of you.. Really realise this.. Start from the fact that you KNOW he is wrong... and go from there Watching these vids is good. Still just riding is the best way to build that confidence, first build up your slow speed skills and emergency braking... This will start to build your confidence in your abilities, if you are comfortable on a parking lot, go out and tackle some suburbs, slowly build it up... But always take things at your own pace... if you're feel you are not ready to do something don't go there yet... but build up to the point where you are first. Hope you find your confidence.. And again, I don't know you, but I'm sorry you had to start out like that..

[@jimmyt55]

The thought of all that at one time would scare a person away…. Every point valid. Just a little much for a newbie. I been riding 50 years now, still make occasional mistakes, must press on for better technique, and stick with fundamentals. Love your efforts to educate others. I’m often telling others about the channel . Refocusing on the fundamentals after every video I watch. Thanks for doing this for everyone. JT

[@malachi4516]

The first time I ever hit a deer was on my motorcycle last year in my first year of riding. I have 6 years of driving vehicles total. Bc of my (Awareness) I seen the deer ahead of time and seen it’s posture. It was broad side standing facing my direction. I immediately slowed down and got on the breaks. The deer ran across the road and I hit its side at about 20mph. I sustained no injuries and the bike was fine. I was going 60mph to start with. If I wasn’t paying attention I may not be here today. Thank you Dan, I watched your videos well before I started riding and having knowledge has kept me safe. 9:30

[@leonecooman3951]

You're the man Dan. You are saving lives and marriages with your teachings and advice. Thank you for this service 🙏🏽

[@cmgzfiveonezero]

This was one of the best self promotion infomercial I have ever watched! 😂 thanks for the valuable info on all the things you sell, and also the tips for beginners! ❤

[@Cheesus-Sliced]

I have a specific tip for wildlife. Know what's in the area and learn their typical behaviour patterns. Most grazing animals like deer, moose, kangaroos etc are mostly crepuscular and are more active at dawn and dusk than any other time. Pay attention to what the time of day is and what the weather is like, and if you know you're riding somewhere with wildlife corridors during their main active times, slow down more on the corners and generally be much more careful.

[@OhNellly]

I can without a doubt say that frequently watching your videos has made me a smarter, better prepared rider. I can literally hear your voice Orange, red, brown, side of car, progressive breaking, escape route, full gear, etc. on the freeway I usually ride in the far left, diamond (carpool) lane, allowed in Ca. When the lanes to the right are moving slower I’m always on alert incase a vehicle decides to switch to the diamond lane right in front of me. There’s not as much shoulders on the left but I tend to ride the left side of the lane when in the diamond lane.

[@TrickyTrev01]

All great points and tips Dan Dan. Thanks for sharing TrickyTrev 🇦🇺👍🏍

[@jpeg7352]

A couple months back I bought a used bmx bike from a yard sale and a little chinese single cylinder atv motor with the supporting parts; built myself a crack head motorcycle from it. I really enjoy riding it around my property and I think I'm ready to pull my dad's old shovel head from the garage. Thanks for the tips!

[@davebrunson125]

Something you may want to check into. young riders riders don't know, Older riders won't admit. I've been riding 55 years and I still hate to admit it. Your reaction reflexes get a LOT SLOWER (in cars too) ,balance gets worse and Vision gets worse. Even you can still ride it effects your ability to ride safely

[@jazzdirt]

Yeah I'm 47 and I'm consistently slowing stuff down (I had cataract, so my vision already went down to less than 10% at one point [Doc: "What is the first letter on the chart?" ~Me: "What chart?" Life for me at that point was just a mosaic of light and colors without any definition], so I know what loss of vision does, so I stopped riding and driving altogether way before it got all the way down to less than 10%, at the point where I wasn't comfortable in traffic anymore, now I've had my operation I can again read the lowest/smallest bit on the chart which is more that 100%, so right now I have above average vision again).. But I still sold my Fireblade (CBR900RR) and bought an all-road... But one thing that comes with age is that you do get more patient too and at some point you just know you can ride fast (The need for speed also diminishes over time), so you don't necessarily have to anymore.. I just don't need to ride fast to prove to myself I'm a good rider these days (I did very much go through this phase though)... Just keeping the shiny side up does that (and I've managed to do that except for that one time)... I've been riding for 30-ish years (I had my first bike when I was 12, my neighbor took his apart, and couldn't put it back together again, I told him that I probably could. He said if I could do it I could have it, so I rebuild the thing, following the workshop manual step by step, basically treated is as technical LEGO. It was a Jawa 250 two-stroke, so very basic technology. (I had been taking apart stuff and putting it back together again since I was 3 [electrical devices, bicycles, mopeds] I loved doing that because I was really curious to find out how stuff works (this was way before the internet) When I was 3 I took apart my parents landline phone and put it back together, my father only found out because I put the microphone and the speaker in backwards. So my dad answered the phone and the sound was coming out at his mouth in stead of his ear he had to flip the horn upside down.. Otherwise he wouldn't have known I did that... He was actually really impressed, but still quite angry..) My mother made me give back the motorcycle, but my neighbor just put it in his shed and took me out on rural roads every now and then to go riding, him on his new bike and me on mine)

[@davidcox8961]

You're mention of black ice reminds me of a ride I took a long time ago. Late 70's up into the Rocky Mountains. It was raining and cold. I was well prepared gear wise. So I was warm. Suddenly I noticed that the raindrops on my windshield weren't moving. I slowly came to a stop and did a u turn. I was riding on black ice. So, there's a tip. Watch the rain drops.

[@virendradr]

EXCELLENT TALKING,TEACHING,MOTIVATING,LOVING GOOD FRIENDLY ADVICE LOVE YOU SIR..

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Merging issues are few and far between? Clearly you've never driven in New Jersey lol. Thanks for the reminder, got some helmet shopping to do before the season starts here. Looking for a street oriented helmet with a peak, I've found I'm often riding into the sun on the bike. If anyone has any suggestions send them my way, and thanks in advance. A Happy and Safe New Year to all!

[@joshuamorin2762]

I avoid Jersey in an SUV. I'll never go on a bike lol

[@XanderZone]

Thank you for this video, always learning something new

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Good tips. (Supersports rider, 40+ years Exp.)

[@1683clifton]

Shinky thing in a dark road, swerved left. It was a dude on a e scooter with a full ass ninja suit doing thirty oncoming you in the left no lights no laughter! Missed that dude so close I could smell his breath.

[@1683clifton]

You taught me to look that far ahead and get the escape route, target fixation to the exit zone- not the uh oh zone. Ddtfm

[@zeroboyrick1717]

I've helped push many motorcycles out of parking spaces the rider didn't realize were at a downward incline. I always reassure them it happens to everybody. I know cool kids back into the parking space to begin with but that is a major pain in the a$s when there is heavy traffic or tight spaces.

[@Raspberry_25]

I just bough me new bike, and since I have just recently learned it, I’m nervous af to use it. I really really don’t wanna drop it😭

[@danswizzle4113]

i know this is 7 months late, but youre gonna. and it happens to everyone. bought a 2024 kawasaki ninja 500 krt se and was so proud and loved how clean it was. a week ago a woman pulled out infront of me and cut me off and i flipped the bike over the curb cause i panicked when i tried to dodge her. the bike is fine but she has some scuffs. i actually like the scuffs though because now when i see it it just reminds me to be more attentive. it also reminds me about how much fun it is to have bruised ribs.... anyone that says theyve never dropped their bike is lying or has never been on one. everyone i spoke to up until i finally bought mine pretty much said "itll happen. itll hurt. you just need to do your best to prolong it from happening. and when you do, dont let it keep you from getting back on". this was a typical statement from riders with a little over a year to people whove been riding for 30+.

[@switchback8160]

This is exactly what I did when I first got my bike. Now I’ve been across country twice.

[@DwightTrimble]

The problem with the right lane is the idiots who almost miss their exit and come across three lanes and scrub you out.

[@mymidlifemoto]

Thanks for this, your videos have been really helpful in building skills and confidence.

[@clarklimbaugh822]

Link for the rescue kit? That looks like a good thing to have on my bike

[@johnnytower6169]

Kangaroos are a huge problem where I live, I guess they’re kinda like the deer of Australia Honestly I know 2 people personally that wrote off their bikes cos the hit a roo and I know at least a dozen that have hit one in their car I’ve put a roo whistle on my front fender after having one jump infront of me a while back, people say they don’t work but I haven’t seen one since so…

[@jaybavis5896]

You give great content

[@jonathanstempleton7864]

Me in the UK mentally swapping right for left every time 🇬🇧😄

[@jesss_xox]

can confirm that after breaking my foot and not walking for months walking was very unfamiliar for a while 😅

[@ramzreed]

So I'm sure you've been asked this but I'm gonna ask away. Both of my brothers are full time firefighters; both in training for smoke divers. My father and I both have full beards and it bothers them they can't grow a beard due to rules. They are allowed to grow a mustache but no beard due to their masks not being able to make a seal when they run into a burning building. My question is are you full time fire fighter with a different position or do you primarily ride emt based out of fire? My youngest brother and I have been talking about it lately and both agree you have a GREAT beard for a fireman.

[@ghoulslayer__7746]

He is a retired fireman/EMT. But yes his beard is amazing

[@Markdoubts]

Hi Dan, what is formal education in motorcycle? Are MSF instructor?

[@McQuaidJacob]

"How to stay safe on a motorcycle? Buy my challenge coin."

[@1panic0]

Or to avoid accidents is, dont ride or try to keep up with someone you dont know when they pass you and they look sketchy as you stick to them. I made that mistake and that took me down in a long bend Left doing about 110-120km/h trying to keep up with a guy and his BMW GS. Lesson learned was dont try to keep up to any one you dont feel comfortable with riding especially someone you dont even know. I am currently in the slow progress of rebuilding my Benelli 300. Im about 70% complete with my rebuild. P.s. also another way is not to try and change the way you feel comfortable riding with the ways other people suggested you do. I was focused on that as well during my ride to move my feet back away from my gear an brake and i tried not to hover my front brakes as i always do. And that also caused me to go down because i wasnt focused either. And also my tire compound is hard sooo its not as grippy as i want it to be. Im also going to swap my tires for better branded tires such as Michelin.

[@austinmartinez4998]

For me its like a jorney in to manhood, its dangrous, one mistake can cause life and limb i already had a close close call, but going form not going 5 feet to 45 down a road was like breaking a horse, its something dangrous and stuip to conqer, i think every young man has to have that to grow up, my tip from my close call is dont do a 90. Degree manuver coming out into road like you would a car, point the bike strait were your going to go, almost went into a deep ditch, avoid sharp turns as much a posible

[@davidkeir9298]

Is your motorbike training drills booklet available for the uk?

[@roberthaldeman5312]

I was following 2 young motorcycle riders on a highway they were riding one in each lane. Bad idea. I polity let them not to do that I was in my truck at the time.

[@jasoncook6177]

Well said bra Oz gen111 busa boy 😁

[@Thisdude1227]

How do I get the challenge coin

[@babesbikesbooze75]

I’ve had 2 flats happen while riding. A plug kit with rubber cement is a must for saddle bags!😎

[@Moeflava5Gaming]

Hauling bootu😂❤

[@1Card-]

I'm 14 should I learn how to Ride a Dirt Bike First?

[@KathrynKLNA]

It’s not necessary, but doesn’t hurt! You’ll be a pro by the time you turn 16-18

[@dahviac3668]

How about High winds 30 miles per hour winds I live in Oklahoma 🤣

[@MilagrosSuarez-d3k]

I was following 2 young motorcycle riders on a highway they were riding one in each lane. Bad idea. I polity let them not to do that I was in my truck at the time.

[@vvtor]

Lol, advice to not speed on motorcycle, that is so cute.

[@stonergaming4277]

[@vereskrisztian]

Hey @DanDanTheFireman, how could I get a DDFM Challenge coin ? Thanks in advance and wish you success and health in 2023! 💪

[@DanDanTheFireman]

On the shop! USA only though... shop.motorcycletrainingconcepts.com/