Building Confidence As A Beginner Motorcycle Rider

[@skillfullyyoursmaris4425]

Great job, Rea. I am praying for your safety always. This is from a mother who is proud yet nervous watching you ride.

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you!!😊❤️

[@mtdualie1039]

You had a really good recovery from stalling out. You're learning all about the details of riding and you should be proud. Keep having fun with it 👍

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you so much :') It was really scary but the pressure of cars behind me kinda snapped me into action to try to recover quickly.

[@mtdualie1039]

@@RidewithRea That is a very good instinct to have. You'll overcome your anxiety, just keep your body loose and your head alert

[@christianburger25]

Just started riding myself. Only stalled once so far as I was on a hill and didn't give it enough gas. Surprisingly I kept calm even though there were cars behind me and started her up and went about my way. I still struggle with slow speed turns at times. That is something I really need to work on. The more I get out the more fun I'm having now too. Started listening to music with my Cardo and that helps me really relax

[@RidewithRea]

oh gosh! Going uphill is the worst especially if you're stopped at a light and the road is inclined. I'm glad you were able to stay calm. I'll have to try a cardo! I've heard a lot a really great things and I'm still looking for a good brand to try out.

[@Steadfastly7]

I've watched you coming along with your riding skills and you've done very well. BTW, we all stall our bikes from time to time.

[@gregd.88]

Ha, don't worry about stalling your bike. I been riding for 50 years and still do it every now and then. It happens!

[@Aspyeater3869]

You need some riding lessons

[@RidewithRea]

haha thank you!

[@luissolis2993]

You go girl. Doing great

[@RidewithRea]

thank you!

[@icorezx14r]

Congratulations on graduating with your degree in "Bad Ass Biker Babe". Stay safe and keep the vids coming.

[@therichmohr]

Rea, thank you so much for sharing your motorcycling adventures! A few weeks ago I got my M class permit and I have my riding instruction course set for June 8th and 9th! So excited!

[@RidewithRea]

Of course! Good luck to you!! I hope you do well, I'm sure you will

[@rogersmith5371]

Smaller bikes don't usually have tall screens so there's not much protection from the wind. Cruisers, touring bikes and maxi scooters have better wind protection - you might look at something like that later. You aren't the first and you won't be the last to stall your bike in traffic. Lots of cars also stall although in Australia (where I live) the manual car whilst not a relic is becoming much rarer. Your tips for riding in high wind are all sensible. I fear that many riders don't do enough to ride to the conditions assuming every ride is the same. The bike might be the same but the road and the weather are going to vary each time you're out and sensible riders adjust for that. Enjoy you're rides and keep the videos coming.

[@andrewbakhit6140]

Great job! Fellow rider here. I recommend wearing earplugs to protect your ears. especially if you are going faster than 50mph. Ride safe and enjoy!

[@RidewithRea]

thank you!! That's super helpful!

[@wilgarcia1]

lol, Its perfectly normal. I've been riding a few years now and still occasionally stall it. slight mental distraction. I also have a huge fairing that helps with the wind cause Riding year round in the east coast winters is HARSH. (Never ride in snow though not on a cruiser)

[@emilyk-m9z]

Great practice, you are doing awesome. Be safe always.

[@RidewithRea]

thank you!!

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

Stalking is part of riding a motorcycle imo. So don't worry too much about it. It had riding in wind, especially if there is gust of wind. But what a view! Take care!

[@zune123321]

Wow I was watching your videos right before you uploaded this one

[@tropicalasiancreation]

Great motovlog! The views of Hawai'i are amazing!

[@LH-zv2zq]

Safety comment. At vid time stamp 5:19, you came to a 4-way stop. The 2nd car on your left before the red one didn't give you the right away. The left lane of cars is the most dangerous where bike and car hit. This happens especially if you were also going to turn left. Be safe Rea!

[@LenaScott-numoto1]

Have you gone on the dreadful H1 yet? My folks live in Wahiawa and we try to come see them each year so I know how crazy the traffic can be. I can imagine me being a new bike rider being on it, I would freak out lol! You do so well and are so cool and calm, that’s excellent 😊

[@nancysherrill3189]

Great job 🎉 You have made wonderful progress. Keep up the good work.

[@RidewithRea]

thank you so much!😊

[@dockingtroll6801]

Hey yeah, pay attention to the wind, the right gust, or wrong, can shift you an entire lane over... worst case scenario ... head on into oncoming traffic..... and pay attention to windbreakers, tunnels, rocks, cliffs, forests.... as you leave/pass and get out from your lee, you can shift a lane again.... if it gets real bad you have to counter lean into the wind... thats scary

[@llegendaryduckk9876]

doing great

[@cyclefrst7799]

Practice stall recovery without hitting the starter. With only a little bit of momentum / before the bike completely comes to a stop, you can bump start the bike. Pull in the clutch when it stalls and let it roll (even paddle the bike forward a bit), then drop the clutch lever to bump start the bike. Test this drill in a parking lot. Ride the bike slowly - pull clutch lever - hit kill switch off - bike stops running - kill switch on - drop clutch lever and the bike will start without using starter. Does not work going up hills obviously…

[@ItadakiTontaro]

My friend and I started riding together this year also and so we are always going out together. Stalls, sketch and bad shifts all at the worst times here too 😂 Twice I have stalled while rolling and both times managed to restart the bike without putting a foot down which was weird lol I feel ya on the wind and the death grip, made a 100km trip and the wind was awful, hands were cramped af. Fun watching these cause we are at the same progression level basically

[@RidewithRea]

That’s so awesome you guys started riding together :) & LOL stalling and bad shifting is the worst for real. I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the videos! I’m sure you guys will progress much faster than me -I’m still scared to go on the freeway😅 Thanks for the comment & safe riding! 😊

[@LeprosuGnome]

What a bealtiful place to ride. My only complaint about riding a motorcycle is not being able to stare at the scenery for too long while riding 😂

[@RidewithRea]

😂 lol

[@chukhentcy5642]

Hi Rea, maybe You might look at getting a windshield for Your bike? It'll make a huge difference in Your riding experience. As always, Good Luck!

[@RidewithRea]

Yes, thank you for the suggestion! Much appreeciated

[@InnerHacking]

Prepare for more emberacing things to happen. Like the clutch wire braking when you're about to enter a roundabout and you only notice when it's already too late :D Also you can omit the music we all prefer to listen to the motor, or well find a good balance (but motor louder pls ty)

[@ianb156]

You should get a mic set up for your helmet and commentate the rides! Love your videos!

[@RidewithRea]

I REALLY want to do this! I think adding commentary would be so great! Still trying to figure out the best volgging setup to do so.

[@dustcake2576]

I did too , my friends bike doesn't have a gear indicator so i didn't know i wasn't in first when I try to start it again. Also in traffic, but all in all it is just me being inexperienced

[@Luggruff]

Make a habit of always shifting down until you cannot shift down anymore at any stop.

[@wilgarcia1]

nice job getting some real improvement =D

[@TheGreatChrisB]

I remember when I first started riding I was always white knuckling. My hands would cramp up all the time and be so sweaty.

[@RidewithRea]

Yes! that's how I feel lol 😂 I have to remember to stay calm

[@FaithVortex]

Can you make a video for how to safely shift gears for us. I am really struggling in this area

[@RidewithRea]

Hi! Yes of course! I will make a video on this soon :) hopefully my tips will help.

[@erikkdraven]

oops the stalling in traffic I swear happens t oeveryone at least once , yes winds are always a factor especially if your riding on a free way or hwy and a bigrig passes by but was one of the biggest reason years back whe n Istill rode as to why I swtiched back to a none full face helmet turn the head to side check and the the wind could catch the helmet , but the other side of that is when your riding on a open road no traffic mid-summer sun going down its coolign off to great temperature and you hit a patch of bugs knocking your head back slightly but feel like they are peeling the skin off of your face, with a full helmet its not as bad as with a none full helm

[@pauldowding8185]

If you haven't stalled a motorcycle then you've never ridden one. But it never gets less embarrassing.

[@socosurf]

I was trying to figure out how you stalled there because you were moving, were you just playing with the clutch with no gas and fethering it? I've never had that happen to me on a flat surface but it happens randomly on light hills.

[@wegofilm]

I would be so nervous riding by Makapu'u 😱 I can barely drive my CAR with confidence there lolol

[@RidewithRea]

LOL it was so scary 😂 but beautiful views

[@AbzScotland]

👍

[@mushtiarEngineerm]

Bike lover ☺️ how

[@chukhentcy5642]

It'll take the pressure off Your chest is my point. My Road King looks sooo much cooler without my windshield but it's a PITA without it! So I won't ride w/o my windshield anymore👍