First ride in traffic. NINJA 500 | No MSF | Self Taught.

[@dr.rupture8467]

Like others have said, keep the rpms higher. When you cause the engine to stutter, that causes excess wear and tear. You won’t harm the bike taking the engine to higher rpms - that’s what it was designed for. Also, when you go into a corner, don’t disengage the clutch. The engine rpms create gyroscopic forces to keep you upright and help you get through corners and curves. Plus, disengaging the clutch every time you turn adds additional wear and turn on your clutch. Other than that - happy riding! Hope you enjoy the bike!

[@JordansLube]

Yeah I've learned that this was my first time out on the street I was nervous and didn't know a lot.

[@Undefined_Mustang_GT]

This has convinced me to buy my first bike, a Kawasaki H2. Probably gonna order this week later 🎉🎉

[@pandemonikussuperbus4590]

Do you mean kawasaki h2???I never heard of a yamaha h2

[@Undefined_Mustang_GT]

@@pandemonikussuperbus4590 oh my fault, I meant Kawasaki. Thanks bro ❤️❤️🤦🏻‍♂️😅

[@MsChrisep]

An H2 as a first bike? What a perfect choice. Make sure your life insurance is paid up.

[@Undefined_Mustang_GT]

@@MsChrisep lolll, I am fully aware of the possible consequences. But, I would like to make a one time purchase only, not buy a beginner bike then upgrade. In my country people don't really buy bikes so if I bought a beginner bike and tried to sell it 80% isnt gonna be sold. Btw thank you for your concern.

[@Undefined_Mustang_GT]

@@MsChrisep also h2 is actually cheaper than any other bike, costing around 5,447 USD here

[@NineDog]

my guy just take the course, if you can afford a new bike you can afford the course

[@Just1n2802]

In some states it's free. I waited until I moved to take it and saved $500

[@ebola9978]

@@Just1n2802in what states? I’ll be looking into that for sure

[@Just1n2802]

@ebola9978 PA. IL, MD at least. Just look up if your state has it

[@JordansLube]

It's hard for me to find time since I do work 7 days a week I've been trying to find time for it.

[@John-jw8rx]

Is there no proper "test" there then? Seems very strange that you can ride on public roads without passing a test first.

[@Louves118]

Bro take the course. You'll learn alot. It's worth it. Ride safe man

[@Just1n2802]

I can attest. Rode for almost 2 years on the street before taking the course and it would be a great place to start

[@IAMAYESHAJAE]

Good for you doing it yourself!!! I was having an anxiety attach watching this…this will be me soon! I am so nervous! Loved it! 👏🏽

[@kaizz3n]

clutch/throttle control are the keys to starting out as a beginner. i would get used to the friction zone and try shifting faster, its all one quick process. Then you can move onto rev matching, body positioning, counter steering, low speed maneuvering, etc. Much love bro

[@SanStoic]

im getting either this or the R3 as my first ever bike next season! Ride safe man :)

[@bwc1976]

Congratulations, you're already doing great! Looking forward to seeing many more rides to come.

[@JordansLube]

My jacket and boots were delivered today!

[@Undefined_Mustang_GT]

Heyyy congrats dude 🔥🎉❤

[@cloud9847]

awesome to hear. I didn't see this comment before I made mine telling you to get gear lololol. Be safe brotha!

[@ChritopherD07]

He’s in 6 th gear going 30 dude definitely needs to take the class

[@Backtothehat]

MSF is overrated and unnecessary. Practice low speed maneuvers in a parking lot. Then, when you are ready, take the DMV exam. If I had someone to guide me, I would not have wasted my time with the MSF.

[@acidtdi]

Someone to guide you like the msf instructor? 🤔

[@Backtothehat]

@@acidtdi no. Someone who already had their endorsement and could provide me with an alternative way of getting it.

[@jamiekn6926]

1st gear - 25/30mph 2nd 30-45 3rd 45-60 4th 60-75 5th 75-90 6th 80+ utilize your entire rpm range for each gear for better riding , it’s unnecessary use of the clutch to be 6th gear -40mph. think of it like it’s kind of dragging the bike along, that’s why it makes that odd whistling type noise.

[@JordansLube]

That's the wind hitting my helmet It's a brand new bike and I was told that I shouldn't exceed a number of rpms per gear.

[@IjustWorkHere3]

Yeah the manual says 4000rpm for the first 150 miles. Then from 150-250 miles 6000rpms. After 250 miles it says ride moderately.

[@jamiekn6926]

@@JordansLube not exceed but definitely utilize. you don’t need to redline the bike to switch gears, i ride an r3, i need to shift 11k rpm the latest but i usually do around 8/9k it’s genuinely just better riding and using the bikes potential. it’s pretty common to see people just switching gears to get up to 6th even though you’re not using 6th gear abilities yk ?

[@jamiekn6926]

@@JordansLube i see now how me saying “ use your entire rpm range “ 😂 could be comprehended wrong that’s my mistake for how i said it. but i do mean that range per gear , not redlining it.

[@jamiekn6926]

@@IjustWorkHere3 for it being factory brand new, of course you should take it light for the first 500 miles atleast, that’s sensible.

[@cloud9847]

Seriously, do yourself a favor and pay the $350 and go take a local MSF course. They are bound to teach you something you don't know and tell you something you didn't know. AND GET GEAR. If you like having your skin then All the gear all the time.

[@darellrobinson5340]

I can't 🧢 where I live there is no msf course blytheville AR

[@cloud9847]

@@darellrobinson5340 I took my course at the Pig Trail Harley dealership in Rogers/AR. We had people from a little ways out but I can understand it not being easy to do. It is worth it though.

[@JordansLube]

It's hard for me to find time since I do work 7 days a week I've been trying to find time for it.

[@mr.santos5074]

bro is cooked

[@andrewellis3447]

What is the point of gloves and bare arms? That’s like shoes for your toes but not your sole or heel. Pretty pathetic protection.

[@zartic4life]

Hands are the first thing that hit the ground when reacting your arms will just scrape and lose their skin.

[@ramenopz]

Sometimes it’s not about protection, it’s about less variables. Gloves = grip and no sweat on your levers/handles

[@imafirenmehlazer1]

safety first always

[@ramenopz]

@@imafirenmehlazer1 well yes obviously, but I’m saying in this riders case his “bare minimum” was most likely he wants control and grip over his handles and levers

[@JordansLube]

Bc i didnt have my jacket and boots until later that day.

[@minhokim70]

Try keep the engine revs a bit higher, unlike cars these engines like it a bit harder

[@minhokim70]

But for the first time it’s good that you kept calm and learning at ur own pace if ur self teaching, but then again doing any sort of rider courses would help a lot faster

[@Justin-p4s1k]

@@minhokim70Yea plus if it’s a new bike you shouldn’t be in the high rpms at all for at least 10 hours of running time

[@searrowne]

if its a new bike you shouldnt rev passed like 4-5k until through the break in period on a 500

[@JordansLube]

@@Justin-p4s1k yes its a new bike I was told not to go to high in rpms

[@TommyMakalele]

@@JordansLube my is too new...now 200 km but i drive to 6000....so they told me first 1000km

[@zartic4life]

How much is your insurance and doesnt MSF reduce the monthly? I live in the city this is so much easier. Anyways congrats bro.

[@cloud9847]

Yes, providing a completed MSF course cert to your insurance people should lower your rates.

[@JordansLube]

Insurance is $100 a month which I've heard is a little more expensive.

[@n4bz720]

I wish I could hear what you're saying

[@sriavula]

be safe

[@JordansLube]

Thanks 😅 I'm trying

[@proudpole0001]

How long you been riding? And please downshift more often

[@JordansLube]

when this was made I was only on the bike 1 other time cause of weather.

[@proudpole0001]

@@JordansLube I wish I could’ve gotten the Ninja 500 if they were cheaper but I’ve been riding like almost 3 months or so. I got a 2020 Ninja 400, and I love riding it

[@JordansLube]

@@proudpole0001 Yeah I went for the 400 but they didn't have any so I settled which is always a bad idea but I'm happy I did I love the 500.

[@djsovain]

I did it backwards 😑 bought a brand new 2024 taught myself how to ride then drove it back to work every day for a month and half then too my MSF and pass ..

[@Otacon182]

Take the course and be legit. If you get stopped, goodbye to riding season and hello fines and impound.

[@JordansLube]

I have my permit waiting to get my license.

[@JediFOMO]

How’s the u turns coming ?

[@JordansLube]

Meh😂 I haven't had a lot of time to practice tbh

[@wyattkoehler8023]

You’re staying in way too high of a gear for your speeds, you don’t need to be in 5th gear going 30

[@sid38743]

nice vid and all but please fix your mic quality cuz I cant hear shit when youre talking

[@JordansLube]

Yeah I don't have a mic I was talking a lot to calm myself but it ended up kinda ruining the video I thought it wouldnt pick me up at all tbh

[@sid38743]

@@JordansLube Alright

[@phrostbyte8260]

try to shift faster and get up to higher rpms before you shift, you were going way to slow to go into 3rd and 4th lol and use 2 fingers to pull the clutch, dont use all 4

[@businesscatboss7622]

Squid activities 🦑

[@t-baggins7453]

For? Did you watch the video or?

[@sorryidgaf.6043]

@@t-baggins7453did you ? All he had was gloves and helmet

[@t-baggins7453]

@@sorryidgaf.6043 really pushed himself to the limits too 😮‍💨

[@t-baggins7453]

@@sorryidgaf.6043 ur right, I uh just have heard the term squid way too much, and since I didn’t notice like super speed or overly reckless behavior

[@JordansLube]

@@sorryidgaf.6043 Jacket and boots came in later that day.

[@lozier8542]

yeah bro you need that course lmao

[@halettebrennen8460]

Spend the money and take the course! It is well worth it! And the things you learn will save your life!

[@lexian5602]

That didn't take long.

[@LowLifeAJ]

js take the course if u get pulled over ur fried

[@DaveSchnare]

Buy some gear, you'll wish you some if ever put the bike down....small investment in the big picture.

[@baddmint]

Mate let the clutch out slowly while braking what you are doing is coasting that is bad and will cause you to offside and get thrown off into traffic also try not to block shift through gears shift down and let the clutch out a little then shift down again and repeat another thing don't go into first gear unless you are coming to a stop and practice clutch control

[@JordansLube]

Thanks yeah I've learned that over the few days after this video to do that.

[@Edub1281]

Msf is a waste of money

[@Fordaloveofslots]

No its not

[@Edub1281]

@@Fordaloveofslots yes it is nothing u learn in that parking lot for a couple hours while hitting maybe 10 mph prepares u to ride anymore then paying $5 for a permit an practicing urself

[@Fordaloveofslots]

@@Edub1281 learning the basics as a person who never touched a bike, that class is very helpful. You continue working on the art of rider after the class.

[@Edub1281]

@@Fordaloveofslots u can learn more off KZbin I’m sry I think the basic msf course is a joke

[@Fordaloveofslots]

@@Edub1281 no bro. It’s about an inexperienced rider gaining confidence in that course. And taking it lowers your insurance

[@Upruslodol]

Dude you’re going 35mph in 6th gear