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!
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
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_GT2 ай бұрын
This has convinced me to buy my first bike, a Kawasaki H2. Probably gonna order this week later 🎉🎉
@pandemonikussuperbus45902 ай бұрын
Do you mean kawasaki h2???I never heard of a yamaha h2
@Undefined_Mustang_GT2 ай бұрын
@@pandemonikussuperbus4590 oh my fault, I meant Kawasaki. Thanks bro ❤️❤️🤦🏻♂️😅
@MsChrisep2 ай бұрын
An H2 as a first bike? What a perfect choice. Make sure your life insurance is paid up.
@Undefined_Mustang_GT2 ай бұрын
@@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_GT2 ай бұрын
@@MsChrisep also h2 is actually cheaper than any other bike, costing around 5,447 USD here
@NineDog2 ай бұрын
my guy just take the course, if you can afford a new bike you can afford the course
@Just1n28022 ай бұрын
In some states it's free. I waited until I moved to take it and saved $500
@ebola99782 ай бұрын
@@Just1n2802in what states? I’ll be looking into that for sure
@Just1n28022 ай бұрын
@ebola9978 PA. IL, MD at least. Just look up if your state has it
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
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-jw8rx2 ай бұрын
Is there no proper "test" there then? Seems very strange that you can ride on public roads without passing a test first.
@Louves1182 ай бұрын
Bro take the course. You'll learn alot. It's worth it. Ride safe man
@Just1n28022 ай бұрын
I can attest. Rode for almost 2 years on the street before taking the course and it would be a great place to start
@IAMAYESHAJAEАй бұрын
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! 👏🏽
@kaizz3nАй бұрын
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
@SanStoicАй бұрын
im getting either this or the R3 as my first ever bike next season! Ride safe man :)
@bwc1976Ай бұрын
Congratulations, you're already doing great! Looking forward to seeing many more rides to come.
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
My jacket and boots were delivered today!
@Undefined_Mustang_GT2 ай бұрын
Heyyy congrats dude 🔥🎉❤
@cloud98472 ай бұрын
awesome to hear. I didn't see this comment before I made mine telling you to get gear lololol. Be safe brotha!
@ChritopherD07Ай бұрын
He’s in 6 th gear going 30 dude definitely needs to take the class
@Backtothehat2 ай бұрын
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.
@acidtdi2 ай бұрын
Someone to guide you like the msf instructor? 🤔
@Backtothehat2 ай бұрын
@@acidtdi no. Someone who already had their endorsement and could provide me with an alternative way of getting it.
@jamiekn69262 ай бұрын
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.
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
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.
@IjustWorkHere32 ай бұрын
Yeah the manual says 4000rpm for the first 150 miles. Then from 150-250 miles 6000rpms. After 250 miles it says ride moderately.
@jamiekn69262 ай бұрын
@@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 ?
@jamiekn69262 ай бұрын
@@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.
@jamiekn69262 ай бұрын
@@IjustWorkHere3 for it being factory brand new, of course you should take it light for the first 500 miles atleast, that’s sensible.
@cloud98472 ай бұрын
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.
@darellrobinson53402 ай бұрын
I can't 🧢 where I live there is no msf course blytheville AR
@cloud98472 ай бұрын
@@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.
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
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.santos50742 ай бұрын
bro is cooked
@andrewellis34472 ай бұрын
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.
@zartic4life2 ай бұрын
Hands are the first thing that hit the ground when reacting your arms will just scrape and lose their skin.
@ramenopz2 ай бұрын
Sometimes it’s not about protection, it’s about less variables. Gloves = grip and no sweat on your levers/handles
@imafirenmehlazer12 ай бұрын
safety first always
@ramenopz2 ай бұрын
@@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
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
Bc i didnt have my jacket and boots until later that day.
@minhokim702 ай бұрын
Try keep the engine revs a bit higher, unlike cars these engines like it a bit harder
@minhokim702 ай бұрын
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-p4s1k2 ай бұрын
@@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
@searrowne2 ай бұрын
if its a new bike you shouldnt rev passed like 4-5k until through the break in period on a 500
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
@@Justin-p4s1k yes its a new bike I was told not to go to high in rpms
@TommyMakalele2 ай бұрын
@@JordansLube my is too new...now 200 km but i drive to 6000....so they told me first 1000km
@zartic4life2 ай бұрын
How much is your insurance and doesnt MSF reduce the monthly? I live in the city this is so much easier. Anyways congrats bro.
@cloud98472 ай бұрын
Yes, providing a completed MSF course cert to your insurance people should lower your rates.
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
Insurance is $100 a month which I've heard is a little more expensive.
@n4bz7202 ай бұрын
I wish I could hear what you're saying
@sriavula2 ай бұрын
be safe
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😅 I'm trying
@proudpole00012 ай бұрын
How long you been riding? And please downshift more often
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
when this was made I was only on the bike 1 other time cause of weather.
@proudpole00012 ай бұрын
@@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
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@djsovain2 ай бұрын
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 ..
@Otacon1822 ай бұрын
Take the course and be legit. If you get stopped, goodbye to riding season and hello fines and impound.
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
I have my permit waiting to get my license.
@JediFOMO2 ай бұрын
How’s the u turns coming ?
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
Meh😂 I haven't had a lot of time to practice tbh
@wyattkoehler802319 күн бұрын
You’re staying in way too high of a gear for your speeds, you don’t need to be in 5th gear going 30
@sid387432 ай бұрын
nice vid and all but please fix your mic quality cuz I cant hear shit when youre talking
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
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
@sid387432 ай бұрын
@@JordansLube Alright
@phrostbyte82602 ай бұрын
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
@businesscatboss76222 ай бұрын
Squid activities 🦑
@t-baggins74532 ай бұрын
For? Did you watch the video or?
@sorryidgaf.60432 ай бұрын
@@t-baggins7453did you ? All he had was gloves and helmet
@t-baggins74532 ай бұрын
@@sorryidgaf.6043 really pushed himself to the limits too 😮💨
@t-baggins74532 ай бұрын
@@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
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
@@sorryidgaf.6043 Jacket and boots came in later that day.
@lozier85422 ай бұрын
yeah bro you need that course lmao
@halettebrennen84602 ай бұрын
Spend the money and take the course! It is well worth it! And the things you learn will save your life!
@lexian5602Ай бұрын
That didn't take long.
@LowLifeAJ2 ай бұрын
js take the course if u get pulled over ur fried
@DaveSchnare2 ай бұрын
Buy some gear, you'll wish you some if ever put the bike down....small investment in the big picture.
@baddmint2 ай бұрын
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
@JordansLube2 ай бұрын
Thanks yeah I've learned that over the few days after this video to do that.
@Edub12812 ай бұрын
Msf is a waste of money
@Fordaloveofslots2 ай бұрын
No its not
@Edub12812 ай бұрын
@@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
@Fordaloveofslots2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Edub12812 ай бұрын
@@Fordaloveofslots u can learn more off KZbin I’m sry I think the basic msf course is a joke
@Fordaloveofslots2 ай бұрын
@@Edub1281 no bro. It’s about an inexperienced rider gaining confidence in that course. And taking it lowers your insurance