What I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Motorcycle

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00:00 Introduction
01:14 Community and Friendships
02:11 You will need gear...
04:37 Cost of my first gear
05:04 Beginner rider gear recommendations linked
06:18 Buy USED
07:07 Cost of a bike vs a car
07:38 (sponsored) You need to budget for INSURANCE
10:58 Mindset is KEY. Don't let the monkey win!

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

Always remember nobody sees you. Don't ride distracted. I don't use com's, or listen to music when I ride. I want to pay attention to the sound of my bike, and my environment. Never out ride your ability.....just cause you can go fast.....Think should you go fast? Adjust as things change while riding. Having a clear undistracted mind is beneficial.

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

Even with heightened sense, u can't control the other drivers.

[@Tricolor40004]

@@tun-tunninc.6492 true statement. Can’t fix incompetence

[@robertwilliams450]

Never drink and ride too. Relax and have fun. And get a beginner bike and build up to your dream bike. Better to scratch a 2000$ bike than a 20000$ bike.

[@Tricolor40004]

@@robertwilliams450 aweeeee man I really wanted to start on an R1 too

[@billmiller6532]

I use comms. It's very helpful to be able to communicate with the people you're riding with.

[@spitescorner]

Everyone keeps asking me why I wear orange gear offroad. It's so I can spot myself in other people's videos. 😂

[@AntiParallali]

That's smart! I wear neon colored stuff to events so people I'm looking for can find me 🤣 I'll be like "I'm over by the paddock in the neon pink shirt" 😅

[@allanmoger1838]

Trite as it may be, the expression “there are old motorcyclists and there are bold motorcyclists but there are no bold, old motorcyclists” stuck with me. So far so good after 28 years. Let the other guy win, leave your ego at home, don’t die.

[@Artists_wrld]

Getting my first ninja 500 this Thursday so I’m definitely gonna keep this tip in mind

[@rastus666]

I was bold in my younger days. Helmets and dumb luck are why I made it to 70.

[@aluisious]

The first rule of riding on the street is: get back home every day.

[@KCadbyRacing]

I have always been a calculated risk taker myself Lali (started riding motorcycles in 1970 and started drag racing bikes in the mid 70s). Thankfully at 65+ years old, I'm still riding and drag racing bikes💖(my profile picture was taken a year ago at Gainesville Raceway). With that said, the most important things I learned were (mind sets that have kept me alive and well on FL roads for 50+ years). 1) *ALWAYS Ride defensively!!!* (always watch mirrors you and look both ways for red light runners when going through intersections). 2) Ride like 75% of drivers don't see you and the other 25% *DON'T CARE* 3) If you pretend like everyone else on the road is trying to kill you, you'll be fine...

[@keeftbeef]

Preach it brother! 🙌 solid advice

[@Touay.]

My Guess is, the R1 rider was consciously riding within YOUR limits ... not pushing you to go fast. a good dude!

[@orion310591RS]

Learn how to lift the bike alone. Then learn how to lift bike alone on sloped ground, using shoelace on front brake lever. I learned this in hard way.

[@AntiParallali]

definitely a good tip

[@TheGreatChrisB]

I also started out with cheaper gear, and although it works totally fine, a nice helmet can make a huge difference. I now have a like $500 Shoei helmet with a $200 transitions visor. The helmet is much quieter, and having a single visor that automatically changes depending on lighting conditions is so nice. I also bought a few jackets over the years and honestly, the cheap jackets are just as good as the expensive. I bought a $900 jacket on sale for $700 and it feels like my $150 jacket. And yes, everyone drops their bike. I've been riding for a few years and literally slipped and dropped my bike in my driveway last week. Thankfully it was fine, but it can happen to anyone at any time.

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I agree totally with you about the motorcycle community, I'm more of an introvert, but I can't tell how many friends I've made when I started riding 5 years ago when I took the msf course. It has definitely made a positive impact on my life, one of the greatest decisions I've made, keep up the great content Lali! 👍❤️🏍

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

Yes, to all of it. And I strongly agree woth the motorcycle community being like a large family. Motorcyclists are nice, friendly, caring and willing to give advice to new riders and help them learn the right way.

[@rockyescape8989]

great advice on wearing gear all the time. i mean it is obvious, but getting into a habit of it, especially earlier on is definitely key. i ride everyday and it's really automatic at this point for me.

[@AntiParallali]

Right? Bad habits die hard

[@Clesarie]

I have a serious question about gear. Only your helmet is actually protecting your life right? I mean you can get bad bruises and abrasions without gear but how exactly does anything else help protect your life ?

[@Frank_Torre]

Excellent video Lali. Even after riding for a few year offroad on dirt bikes growing up I was very overconfident when I started riding on the street. The 1st time a distracted driver pulled out in front of me on my Ninja 250 everything changed. Now 14 years later I still see new riders making the same mistakes and having the same misconceptions towards riding safely.

[@AntiParallali]

I guess we all have to take our turn learning the lessons 🫣

[@dion1582]

I'm VERY safety conscious now that I'm older. I briefly rode while I was in the military, and now, almost 30 years later, I'm getting the itch again

[@TheManoy66]

Nice one Lali! I really like that quote about taking things slowly and the mental fortitude thing. When i ride with newer riders i always tell them to ride their own pace and not be pressured by the faster guys.

[@robertupchurch8088]

As someone who has been riding a long time I wish there was a resource like this when I started. This is so good and helpful for new riders, young and old. I believe you are helping bring a younger demographic to the community and that is great for the sport. The community needs people like you. Thanks!

[@Ride_0n]

Great video and advice, Lali. Your videos are always worth the watch! I was in a minor single vehicle accident within 5 minutes of starting my first solo ride. My training at that point was very inadequate. I was wearing jeans, a leather jacket, a helmet (before it was required in this state) and gloves. I wasn't injured much. The bike was scratched up, I went onto a gravel shoulder. The centerstand on the bike was damaged and was rubbing on the chain. This probably would not have happened had I undergone proper training prior to riding. Hey, it was the early 80s and I was poor. The class was a full week's pay at the time. Don't get the cheap gear, but you don't need $1200 jackets, either. Fit and quality of manufacturing are important. Something as simple as gloves that ALMOST fit right or have rough internal seams can result in an uncomfortable ride and blisters on your hands. Cheap boots may result in a twisted ankle and weeks of barely being able to stand in a simple 2mph slip and dump in some mud. If you're new to riding, if possible, find an experienced rider whose opinion you trust to help you evaluate and choose gear. Do that for choosing a bike, too as well as finding good places to ride and meeting other riders. Some of the best times on a bike will be the people you meet, both riders and non riders. Road rage never ends well. And on a bike, you are so much more vulnerable. They can run you over and kill you very easily. And just flipping that jerk off might trigger them. Avoid doing that, just turn the other cheek and ride away to ride another day.

[@ADHDMoto]

Thank you for this. I’m just beginning my motorcycle journey and needed the reminder to not rush the process. I need to get the rest of my gear before getting my first bike or I’m likely to head out without it. Ride safe!

[@AntiParallali]

You got this!

[@spacetaco048]

I'm seriously watching tons of videos all of a sudden about motorcycles the last couple of days not cause I all of a sudden want to ride a motorcycle... but because I all of a sudden realize it's a real tangible thing that I can literally buy rn if I wanted to. My dad thought it was sudden but the only thing sudden was that I realized I could get one way sooner than I thought. I talked to him and convinced him to talk again in exactly a year from now so I can save up even more, and convince him then that I can get one and will be able to pay for everything myself. I'm so excited like it's tomorrow or something so I'm just watching videos like I'm about to get one lol

[@AntiParallali]

It's good to be prepared! Keep watching videos of people riding and that way you can learn what types of dangers come up in real life scenarios. I did the same thing before I started riding, cheers!

[@lemuelazon4287]

Very nice video! Great help for new riders and experienced riders alike! Got an almost new used bike a month ago and was so scared I would drop it but watching videos like this and having safety first mentality helped me to start riding safely. Have not dropped my bike and hopefully will never do. 😂 Thank you appreciate the effort you put into this content! 🤝🙂

[@Peter-Alexander]

Best advice that every rider should do at the end of your video. Subscribed so when I find the time will look at all of your videos. Thanks!

[@Shuttlefox]

I started watching motorcycle related content right around when covid hit and I've been obsessed ever since. I've learned so much in almost 4 years and one of them is the importance of gear and for that reason it's the first thing I'm buying and then the bike (I like my skin so I'm investing on the more expensive things I know I'll use for a long time)

[@nash0rn]

Some of my tipps align well with yours. I might add a few: - get earplugs. Wind noise over 50mph or 80kph is so loud, it will leave you deaf when you get older - set aside around 1k for your gear, does not matter if dollar or euro. Gear is incredible important and will cost you some. Always wear it, even when you burn up in the heat - get all optional protectors that are most times not included in the gear: back protector (in jacket or turtle shield) and hip protectors - get balaclavas, this will keep your helmet in better shape for longer cause you don’t sweat directly into the cushions and pads - buy your helmet at a „offline“ store, they are very different not only in size but also in head shapes. The helm should not put pressure on your head but the cheeks should be pressed. It will widen over time - if you don’t get a proper education while learning (in Europe we have mandatory one on one training for around 20 hours, get a driving instructor that is following you on a bike instead of a car if possible), do a safety course and some other courses. Even if you got one, I will help and build your skill. Most accidents you can see online are either due too improper speed or lacking of skill. almost nobody knows how to ride a curve: entry and entry breaking, exit, the affect of throttle and breaking in curves, target fixation - get a bike with ABS! - don’t ride faster than you skill, even if your bike can do much more. Start slow - always remember that you are smaller and faster, you will not be seen behind pillars and in dead spots. Never ride beside trucks. Don’t be mad when people don’t see you, you are not easy to spot and doing revbombs just hurts the community - from the start, even in summer and on dry days: always avoid roadmarkings and other slippery surface like embedded train tracks. If you do that from the beginning, you won’t forget that when it’s raining - maintain your bike. Most important are tyres, breaks and the steering bearings. If you can feel a snap-in point while steering, prepare for a death wobble and visit a shop And one for accidents in curves: if you are too fast and can’t make it, slam your rear brake before you loose front traction in the dirt. A bike sliding in front of you is better than a bike hitting you in the back. Might have forgotten some, that’s all I can remember from my first year and I’m really lucky that I had an amazing motorcycle-only driving instructor the cost: - 1k for the gear - 2,5k for the licence here in western europe - add 100 to 150 for a course

[@davidbones8947]

Great vid little sister im 70 and have 3 bikes adventure,street and vintage ive been riding 55 years love them you are a gear head! Yes all the gear all the time be safe out there and God Bless

[@RitchieLion]

Greetings from England! Never seen you before today but now a new sub. Your delivery was smooth and ypu're so easy to listen to. Great informative content which I'm sure will benefit many new riders or those wanting to take it up. I've been a biker for 20 yrs and currently switch between my Triumph 1050 Speed Triple and my Kawasaki ZR900.

[@jameslechner4233]

And shopping around for insurance. When I got my first bike (used Honda CB500X) a couple years ago, the difference between my current insurance carrier and the highest was almost 11X. The companies that advertise most for motorcycle insurance (including Geico and Progressive) were at least twice as expensive as what I ended up with.

[@jewbeats245]

What do u recommend I'm looking around right now 2017 ninja 300

[@DonMachado]

I bought my first bike brand new, but ordered sliders and didn't ride it until they were on the bike. I did end of dropping the bike, but the sliders did their job and other than a couple of scratches on the mirror no damage had occurred. If you're a new rider and want a brand new bike, I would suggest getting some protection from damage whether it be some sliders, highway bars or fluffy pillows. Lali is right, you're going to drop it at some point.

[@reservationsdept5069]

Very nice video for new young riders! Excellent information and I like how you presented it. As an older cruiser rider, I remember just about everything you brought up, good memories! Thank you, Excellent video!

[@tommymitchell3812]

Great Video! When I was going through my new rider journey I also bought 2 backup fairings for my bike.

[@jasonevans7260]

Thanks so much for this video. It's quite hard to find one with this much information talking this frankly about starting to ride. I took the MSF course a couple of years ago just after a big move across country. I had no idea I'd love riding so much, so I wasn't prepared to buy a bike. So, now I'm spend a lot of time doing research while saving on getting my first one. It's good to know I'm not over-thinking it by making sure I financially account for full gear and insurance.

[@carlnewstrand9408]

Hi Lali. Great video. The first time I saw you, Doodle on a motorcycle introduced you on one of her videos. I follow her, her two wheels and now you. Great content. I got my first motorcycle in 1973 when I was still in high school. I have owned three bikes in total. Currently I don’t have one but am working on getting one. Thanks for the great content and keep up the good work.

[@Pacific81x]

Great video! A good piece of advice I was given on gear when thinking whether to save money on cheap stuff or not at all "if you can't afford the gear, you won't be able to afford the medical bills"!

[@twoponderingpagans]

EASILY one of the best videos for a newbie. SO well said, conversational, and important. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@AntiParallali]

What a nice thing to say, thank you, I'm glad it helped

[@chrisk3754]

Excellent video. One of the main risks on a motorcycle is the self. I am still learning after many years away from owning a motorcycle. It’s really great! I love it.

[@jcudejko]

Really cool of you to talk to your cool R1 riding friend Good advice all around, thanks!

[@hhuhuh94]

Great!! I've met great people in both personal and professional in two different states. My neighbor and I are motorcyclists and we are planning to go for riding in Spring!

[@stevevanleeuwen8815]

Amen, Sister!! Very sensible, cool, level-headed.... That's how I ride, I never seem to have the same kind of problems on a bike that many other people have. I am in the process of teaching it to my son and I hope to one day teach it to other people who are willing to learn it. I am on a shoe-string budget for gear, though and I need serious improvement in my kit. It will come, I am gonna go all the way to an air-bag vest (the Helite Turtle is the one i will get).

[@NoFrictionZone]

Nice video, new subscriber. I've been riding for just 4 years. Great advice! Also don't ever become over confident. Cheers from California.🤙

[@themartiandefender2128]

Great video Lali, lots of useful sound advice 🇬🇧

[@user-vu5dk9sy8t]

your video is easy to understand from a beginner point of view. thank you for your video.

[@colinm1325]

Gr8 vid Lali. Perfect timing too, l can direct a new to biking girl to your vid. That chilled attitude of ur R1 riding friend is the way to go. Theirs always a time and a place to go wild. Patience. I started on dirt and gravel as a kid, without proper gear, had a helmet, but as a kid u usually bounce back quik.... 👏👍✌️🖖💞🌞

[@Gator-xi2jq]

When riding a motorcycle you get a sense of freedom.

[@Chris-farmer]

love your content especially the glasses video always tricky to find a helmet to fit with glasses! being Halloween season can't help but get distracted by your fangs! never noticed til this video hope everyone is having a great week ride safe! 🎃

[@eldoncline3009]

Thanks for an informative presentation. And always, "Shiny side up"!

[@ianmalleau3398]

Great advice for newbs! Thanks Lali. Lots of great advice in the comments as well. I was "Motorcyclipated" by the time I was 8 years old (that was over 50 years ago) and even though I ride fairly aggressively to this day, the one thing I've learned overall is to allow a little bit of paranoia while I ride (this can also be applied to trip prepping and preventative maintenance). This has helped me focus on everyone's behavior around me to the point where I can predict their mistakes before they make them most of the time. My mistakes are a discussion for another day of course....😁

[@jmcminn1076]

I have been a long time bicycle rider and a couple of years ago got a class 2 e-bike, and then last year upgraded to a class 3 e-bike. I never thought I’d get on a “motorcycle”, but I came to the realization that my 30mph e-bike de facto IS a motorcycle, except less safe because it can’t quite keep up with traffic on the urban streets around here. So, I am now looking at getting a motorcycle license and an electric scooter, and wanted to thank you for the informative videos.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Respect for pushing good gear an cheap motorcycles. To many youtubers are telling new riders to buy the nice bike. Not only is that a financial mistake, fear of dropping that nice bike keeps you from practicing the hard skills that make you a better rider. So someone that started on a used grom, by the end of their first season, can commonly ride circles around someone that has been riding for years but started an a nice new bike. I tell people to start under 400cc, under $2000 an preferably something with little to no plastic. And at the very least buy a good helmet , boots an gloves on day one. Helmet is a must, but the most common fall damage are to the feet. Second is the hands. More so with new riders. Jacket an pants are important but more so once you leave the parking lot.

[@IRidez]

I got into riding out of necessity of needing a cheap ride & fell in love with it instantly!! The maintenance is fun too I never expected this . I bought a 2022 Honda Navi and after 1 year have an upgraded to a BMW R1150RT and loving every second of it . Never going back to a car ! Hope to see you around Cali sometime dude

[@davidhill8163]

Great content here from getting properly kitted out to getting the right kind of insurance. Many thanks for sharing

[@reknas78]

You made the right decision to expand your circle of friends. We all call each other Brother & Sisters. So, Sister Lali, I'm a rider myself. I own a 2022 HD Low Rider ST with a Stage 4 Engine. I love riding and making new 2 wheeler friends. Oh by the way, I enjoy your vids. You are so kewl. Enjoy and live to ride. Peace.

[@amedeo4512]

Been Riding more than 40 years. Everything you said is right on the button. Nice video.

[@rodrigo_dmatoss]

Great advise, specially the last one.

[@johnsyler9671]

Excellent! Good advice for riders new or experienced.

[@DZKMN74]

I'm about to take my msf course here in Atlanta in two weeks. Hope to see you on the road after that!!!

[@bronzestarvue]

Great video, well done! One thing that lots of new riders don't consider is insurance. That can make the difference between getting a bike or not. A young rider trying to get a sportbike will be in for a rude awakening on insurance costs. The mindset piece at the end is also very good advice. I've been riding for 40+ years, and it's so much easier today to get road rage because of all the knuckleheads in cars that are driving distracted. I've learned to tell myself, "hey, in a battle between a bike and a car, the bike always loses". My youngest daughter started riding a couple of years ago, and the best advice I gave her was to ride like you're invisible. Anticipate that car changing lanes without signaling, or that car turning left in front of you, or blowing thru that stop sign/light, or pulling out from that driveway or parking spot, etc. Riding a motorcycle in and of itself is not inherently dangerous. It gets dangerous when you ride beyond your limits, and/or have to share the road with other vehicles.

[@Ryan-mv5wi]

I'm so glad theres so meany people around who have seen moto vlogers ect and have started riding but also are also willing to shear there experiences and help teach us younger and future riders I cant imagine trying to learn all I need to learn without hear about peoples own experiences of what they did right and wrong so I don't have to make the same mistakes but also know what are good things to do and also being told that not matter what mistakes happen so it's not like this hugly disappointing moment when I do end up making a mistake or a few of them here to the existing next year ahead with hopefully some bikes in it

[@JCrozier1]

So glad to see you posting again. I've missed you. Some great info for sure. Did you see Chase just did a "what gear should cost" live stream? they pretty much came up with, a little cost of gear is worth so much more than the cost of a hospital visit. Solid video! keep posting!

[@AntiParallali]

Oh yeah...Think $1000 in gear that probably saves you so much more in hospital visits

[@JCrozier1]

@@AntiParallali I've always been a little weak on shoes and pants, but probably lucky. I've also destroyed a couple jackets and helmets from slow speed stuff. The next reference to go back to would be Ryan f9 talking about the percentage of what accident is most likely and he pretty much says, if you wear enough shoe, jacket, and gloves, your legs will probably be okay.

[@gavinlew8273]

Awesome, I'm hope to get my bike license too! All these biker videos are very inspiring to me.

[@1calzam1]

Love your vids!! ❤ I also like that you like comedy or comedies! 😃😆

[@opinionatedjam]

I couldnt agree more with this video! :) Great stuff!

[@DagobertoSaraiva]

Hi. Greetings from Brazil. Thanks for share your experience with us.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great advice!

[@yveslegrand9826]

Always a nice surprise to see a new motorcycle rider doing great video. Good job, clear, useful... Just an advice about video: take care of light reflection on you glass. About gear, better to have any type of gears than nothing. Starting with crappy gear is not going to save money on the long term because you'll soon realize that you need better. But at least it can save your life. Whereas waiting to have all the money for buying a high quality don't prevent you buying a second set when you'll understand your first choice expensive choice was not really what you needed 😅

[@LordOfWaffles32]

Great video!

[@dingle-assgarage9562]

Great video! Great advice, you are my 6 year old granddaughter's favorite KZbinr!

[@AntiParallali]

That is awesome!

[@fantomfoto]

I'm an idiot. I've been following you on IG for at least a few years now and somehow had no clue you were a youtuber. Well, better late than never. Awesome vid! Thanks for helping push ATGATT, really enjoyed the vid and you got a new subscriber.

[@left8503]

Wow!! Nice advice for newbies. Remember, self discipline is the most important thing as I am about to have my first bike. Support from Malaysia!!🤝👍

[@AntiParallali]

You got this!

[@Mortiferous89]

I randomly stumbled across this video and can i just say your little fangs are freaking cute!

[@ramoncastillo3462]

Great video ❤

[@limitlesspotential9599]

Watching as a new rider in Thailand. Left the states alittle over a year ago and over here we need to ride

[@markrawlins2685]

Great too hear from you Lali . We miss you.

[@AntiParallali]

[@MrRide77]

Nice video Lali

[@brianvermeulen558]

Good commentary and advice.

[@StreetPiratesTV]

NEPA here! Good to see more PA riders. I would like to add, if you have a supersport, PREPARE TO PAY A LOT! lol For the first year I was paying $356 a month for insurance for my 2021 ZX6R. Same with my 2014 CBR1000RR. This year, however, I was able to go with another company who quoted me $270 a month. FOR BOTH BIKES. That's with a M Endorsement and no infractions. Just a friendly heads up! Edit: (To clarify, I was paying just over $700 a month in insurance for both bikes, and another 300 for regular payments.)

[@kas4751]

Your accent or at least the way you speak reminds me a lot of Dami Lee, another KZbinr focusing on architecture. Really love this accent, very clear and crisp... and that deeper tone in your voice is 🤤

[@thisisnotreallife20]

Hey, this is the first video I've watched of yours. Dig your vibes, subscribed. Got my license years ago, but finally just got my first bike last week. I'm so happy with it, and look forward to enjoying riding it the whole summer and maybe even into the Fall months. I'm in MD, but have lots of family in PA. At the moment, I'm not really seeing how things will go as far as being part of the rider community, especially as an introvert. But I'm not against it, and wouldn't mind making some new friends. As far as gear goes, as a heavier set guy, I'm finding it hard to find a good fitting jacket and pants tho. :(

[@prototype9904]

Good Video and Advice \m/

[@robertf3397]

Good vid and good advice, Lali. I just got into riding this year and can relate to your first gear story. I got an HJC helmet for about $180 (?) and some gloves for about $40. I just used my regular work boots for a while until I saved up for motorcycle specific boots. Jacket too. Riding jeans later on. Now, I don't go out without my full kit. Too many people ride around in beenie helmet or no helmet, tank tops, shorts, and flip-flops (yes, I've seen that!). No protection at all. But hey, they look cool I guess? As someone said "Dress for the slide, not the ride!"

[@chasingghost4499]

Awesome video, I learned quite a bit of that the hard way....

[@redbakatsune2606]

Thank you for your advice, it was really useful! (And yes you do have international viewers, hi from France 👋😂)

[@toldenfr]

I did exactly the opposite. I started to be fully equipped with high quality gear (all AlpineStar : leather pant, jacket, and gloves, boots + Shoei helmet) total 3000$. Next proper motorcycle riding courses (1000$), then I chose my brand new bike (Aprilia RS660) fully protected by T-rRex. 1st month in rain mode during the breaking period. That was 2 years ago, now next august I will go to California school camp in New Jersey, a two days course on a superbike (IBM 2024 S1000RR) before my next bike....

[@markschoenberger7825]

Great info ... I would add that it takes longer to get ready for a ride on a bike. With my car I have "stuff" in it already, then throw the extra "stuff" I need on the passenger seat, and go. On the bike you have limited space so you have to choose/pack your "stuff". Then get geared up. Then get the stuff you forgot. THEN go. But it is worth it!

[@valizeth4073]

Started pursuing my A2 license (european for restricted bikes at 35kW) around a months ago and it's the most fun I've had in a while. Have my practical exam in about a month and I'm so excited!

[@NakedBikeJase]

Great points. Having the right attitude can make such a difference. I'm aware and still working on my reactivity when someone does something dangerous or inconsiderate that impacts my safety. Remaining cool can be a little hard sometimes haha

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Haha good advice Lali. Fun video. I agree with everything you mentioned. As an outside USA viewer I do know the states short names and that rules are different there and throughout the states as well. Things what is normal or common there isn't the same as here in The Netherlands. But since you are Romanian you know how it goes here as well. As for riding, I knew what I was getting into and where my discipline needed to be at. But that's just a thing that helps actually keeping your discipline is what most people have issues with. Also thanks to you guys on KZbin who gave me the great content to watch, and get me used to the viewpoint on a motorcycle and the perks and fun it can bring and the boost of dopamine, adrenaline, and even a boost for mental health it gives. You'll also feel closer to nature while doing it, at least that goes for me. The stuff that you'll encounter on a bike and what traffic does or what they don't do. (Example not keeping distance, overlooking you even though they see you etc.). Being able to learn predict what traffic is gonna do, really helps while being on 2 wheels. Riding defensively and be vigilant and have fun when you can and when it's safe, but like you mentioned, do take those steps and remain cool.

[@AntiParallali]

Riding really does almost give you like a 6th sense on the road in terms of awareness. You often know what'll happen before it does.

[@rafaelpureco5346]

Thaks for the wise words, I will need it

[@andregurule8068]

Really good advice. I’d recommend having about $1000 set aside for gear (I had to buy two helmets within the first two months because of a track day incident). Never Split the Difference is a great book. You may also want to check out Start With No by Jim Camp.

[@eagle3yez]

Good video! For insurance I would like to add that to get your bike insured it takes about 2 weeks to be approved in Cali!! idk how it is for other states but yeah.

[@markchristianson8178]

Great intro 😀 !

[@coldheartedtruth1374]

Great vid & excellent advice Lali!, I was in a reverse scenario to something similar to what you said towards the end of the vid. I'm honestly always on the lookout for riders & just traffic in general trying to have a good 360* awareness. Well, one day I was just sitting at a redlight & a motorcycle pulls up beside me & just starts going off... I couldn't hear anything he was saying but you could obviously tell he was very angry by his actions/movements & in that moment all I could think about was... Dude calm TF down you're on a bike & I'm in a 2ton vehicle. You're not going to win that battle lmao & luckily was able to keep my cool. But, I could've easily knocked him off his bike 🚲 & caused way more harm to him than vice versa.

[@TheINFP_Diary]

love this video, got a great deal on a new scorpion helmet and some people think it's funny i'm slowly getting all my gear before the motorcycle, but i think it's the best way to go

[@AntiParallali]

Perfect, and you have time to break in the gear before the bike arrives!

[@groundhornbill]

Thanks for the info, Lali. More that I wish I'd known before buying gear was a reflective jacket and very visible helmet. I don't drink any alcohol when I go out with my mates. Not even one beer. I don't ride if I had a good night's sleep. I want 100% attention to the road and won't take risks that I can avoid.

[@JasonGraceAdventure]

Awesome content, you are my favorite motovlogger.

[@AntiParallali]

Wow, thanks!

[@ANARABWHOWANTSPEACE]

Great job

[@wamporeycidulgb]

I thought all traffic related things were cheaper in the US than in Norway, but to me, that gear budget sounds expensive for a beginner. I researched the gear properties that I wanted (which were basically standard CE approved), and got a $60 helmet, $100 gloves (actually 3 layers of riding gloves; it gets COLD where I live), jacket & pants that zip together for $120, and $170 boots. Big brand gear costs a lot more than good gear from an unknown brand. Thanks for sharing this for new/future riders! I dig your fangs!

[@TheCuteLittleDoggy]

Here in the UK we have to do 4 tests to be able to ride a motorcycle. This changes depending on the size of the motorcycle (the cc of the engine) and the age of the rider when they apply for their license. First we have the CBT, its a compulsory training course that you deffo can fail. That allows you to start the procedure of getting your license. All engine sizes require this. Then There is the theory test. Same for this, its the same test for all motorcycle sizes. Then there is the Mod 1 which is all about low speed manoeuvres like emergency braking and obstacle avoidance, things like that. Its done on a tarmac course and its just you there riding by yourself the examiner is on foot and dishing out orders lol. Then the last is Mod 2, its a 40 minute fully supervised ride in a big city where an examiner watches you like a hawk lol. He makes sure you are legit safe and can handle handle other traffic on the roads. If you are lucky enough to pass all of that, congrats you have your license. Its not too expensive, mine cost around $900 all in. Well worth it!! Oh and if you are under 24, you are only allowed to ride a small bike. Once you reach 24 and you want a big boy motorbike, you have to do all that again except on a big boy motorbike this time!! Welcome to the UK.

[@jameshill8498]

It was alot different when I started in the 80's. $300 dollar motorcycle and a yard to practice in was all you needed. Put on your work boots, gloves and start riding. Everyone was already wearing jeans all the time. As soon as I could afford a leather jacket I added that too because they are cool of course. Once they started requiring helmets I bought a German Nazi surplus helmet and I was good for another 25 years. Finally a few years ago I bought a real helmet to get the wind out of my eyes, I added an armored Kevlar lined shirt and received padded, Kevlar lined pants for Christmas. Finally I had full gear after a couple hundred thousand miles of riding without it. Late July I was riding to Montana for the Rocky Mountain Roll when my tire blewout and sent me sliding down the highway at 70 mph. Ruined alot of my nice new gear but I kept all my skin.

[@billemond6695]

Some good advice Lali... I hope they'll listen.

[@100paris]

I like your advice. Greetings from CDMX 🥑🌶🌽🌵

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Looks about right Lali! Lol…. Good one!

[@bennetsmith4686]

I love seeing motovloggers talk about the other side of motorcycling: practicality and starting. I don’t wanna be teased with another liter bike thumbnail. It’s fun just talking about community

[@AntiParallali]

Well said!

[@Wintersdark]

What I wish I knew: mods are rarely worth it, and will often make your bike worse *particularly* when you're new and don't know either what you actually want or how small changes to your bike can have very large effects. I wasted so much money buying bolt on guards and shiny anodized parts that all looked bad after a year and didn't work as well as the stock parts, and in the case of guards often caused more damage (note: I mean like cheap covers for things, not proper crash bars or frame sliders). All in a ridiculous attempt to "make it mine". Then I sold that bike, all those mods just decreased the selling value and actually made it worse to ride. Particularly when you're new

[@jasonformanger1609]

Great video...hi Lali...I know you probably don't remember me but you are the one who inspired me to get my bike license...I went and bought a z650, rode it for two years and put 16km on it...just an update...I bought a new bike...I got a gsx s1000. It's quite a difference but don't worry I drive like an old man...safety first...anyway...love your videos...stay safe.

[@AntiParallali]

Hello again! That's good to hear, we're on the same naked bikes team I see. 😁