How To Ride A Motorcycle Beginner's Guide (Honda Grom) !!

[@CE-jl1lv]

Just bought a grom yesterday! So fun! I drive a stick car for my daily and have for years, I have stalled a few times but it’s because I don’t trust myself on what gears I’m at and panic and stall. When taking off I go about 7 mph before letting go of the clutch completely

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You will get a feel for the bike and get the hang of it before you know it!

[@d.m.vthadude3128]

i got a grom 3 days ago and watched this video twice and helped me out so much thanks brotha

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I make TONS of videos with the grom, in particular you might like the one where i show how to lock up a honda grom!

[@shloppytoppy59]

Forgot to come back to this GEM and say thanks🫶🏼 this video taught me 80% of what there is to know.. picked up my 23 grom in march🫠

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Ive been putting out alot of content lately

[@davidgomez9674]

Just picked up a brand new grom. Giving it a shot in the morning. Thanks!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! The main thing i think will be to let the clutch go slowly with take offs

[@ash_dacat]

I just bought a Honda Grom the other day. My daily is a Honda Civic type R, but I’ve always wanted to learn on a bike so I figured the grom was a perfect size for me. Your video was very helpful and I’m very nervous to learn but excited.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@wenson20able]

Excited and nervous at the same time...

[@rubylov3syou]

got my grom a couple of days ago! been watching this video over and over its very very helpful and informative thank youu

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have many videos with that grom. My new toy is a e bike!

[@rubylov3syou]

@@Drive315 nicee man i’ll check more of your videos out!

[@ramendakiyek5595]

Thanks for ur guidance! I'm new to Grom and about to explore 😊

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@notitami]

Rarely comment on videos but thank you for this one bro I appreciate it I’m planning on getting a grom soon I just started saving been wanting one for years this time imma get it

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@the_beanster]

just got my grom yesterday and went for my first ride this morning, still trying to master the downshifting aspect! love the bike so far

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You will get the hang of it faster than you think

[@boostedlobo]

Did u learn it

[@jacksnare2022]

hows one year with the bike

[@J-xn2uu]

2 years with the bike how’s the downshift just got mine today and it’s like doesn’t downshift while moving at all doubt u will see this 😂

[@SlowMoMofo]

Realistically , you fully release the clutch at a faster pace when taking off at around 5mph to 7mph. It all just happens so fast. You can do it at 2-3 mph but it will take a lot more time and you have to release a lot more slower and roll for a longer bit before releasing the clutch out all the way. It’s always fun though to experiment at all the different speeds and gears though!

[@Srt-Tyrone]

So fully release at 7mph?

[@clitbait8647]

I keep struggling with that most of the time it stalls and turns off bc I let it go to fast

[@SlowMoMofo]

@@Srt-Tyrone yes. Most bikes absolutely. But make sure you were already gradually letting out the clutch to get there. Eventually tho bro you’re going to feel it and find Your way and you’ll be good . Everyone can be different

[@cajunhimself]

Can you hurt the gears expirementing? How fast should you be going for other gears

[@robertgarcia6189]

Great informative video, hopefully I’ll be purchasing a Grom within the next few weeks.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have many videos with my grom and my other bikes!

[@lextasy786]

Just got a 2022 Grom they added a 5th gear…this video helps with the basics thanks! Neutral can be tricky to find sometimes.

[@Luigi6995]

Same the whole hold the clutch up to 75% and then let go after hitting a certain amount of speed is gonna help not stall

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe !!

[@SlowMoMofo]

The 5th gear on the grom is all basically mpg control lol. Which is still dope

[@cajunhimself]

@@SlowMoMofo hi. What do you mean exactly?

[@wonderingindian839]

@@cajunhimself it lowers rpm so better fuel economy

[@robertmejia4554]

I like the Honda Grom, it's a awesome looking motorcycle. As a matter of fact my wish is to own a Honda Grom motorcycle. I like on how your demonstrated on how to use the motorcycle on the video. Thank you.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe ! I have many videos

[@germanresendiz3778]

Awesome learned Manual on a car . and I just picked up this New Toy ! Going to ride it today ! 🎉

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@Papasmurf916]

My grom arrives tomorrow 😁 thanks for the informative video

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You’re gonna love it, what model year?

[@Papasmurf916]

@@Drive315 2020 Red models with abs

[@Drive315]

Nice , I originally wanted a red one but ended up with my black/grey grom and wouldn’t change it now. Stay tuned i have tons of content

[@Papasmurf916]

@@Drive315 huge thanks to you and your video I went on my first ever ride on my grom and it went flawless 🙏 🙏

[@odevious8081]

I’ve never ride a motorcycle before and was thinking about buying a grom before summer

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@eliftoptan1373]

the power of the grom :)

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@kimwazaww]

Im planing to get a grom for my first bike thanx for sharing

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@danielrice5474]

Very nice video.. Thanks… Just to let you know, GROM’s now have that 5th gear. Been nice if you showed where the horn, turn signals and Hi Beam is located and how they work.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I know the new grom has 5 gears this video was made before the new grom came out , before they all had only 4 gears.

[@Zxxxz442]

NY represent !!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe !

[@bobbekric8461]

That’s a sharp grom

[@novakaio3478]

Nice and clear your instructions on how to ride it

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I made another video for beginners on my channel

[@triceraa6420]

I just got a grom, i stalled it for quite a bit but i seem to be getting the hang of it more. I seem to struggle more keeping my speed while turning around 10mph.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You will get the hang of it in no time, I haven’t ridden mine in a little while… i was gonna do a drag race with my grom vs my RC car (xmaxx) that wouldve been interesting!

[@rickdaystar477]

Nice demo. I had a Honda 125 dirt bike many years ago that was lots of fun to ride. The motor on the Grom sounds like a 125.

[@Drive315]

Yes the grom is a 125cc bike... my other bike is 700cc but the grom is still #1 for in town riding

[@erwinerwin1245]

I bought a 2014 used Honda Grom 6 weeks ago and being a newbie I have been practicing in my driveway and over my big lawn. I put on block tires so I do not skid on grass. Now if one has mastered U turns and full lock handle bar turns and be able to go 1 mph with clutch control would these skills transfer over to say a 750 CC bike or are the big bikes way more difficult to handle and falling down is easier. And thanks for the video

[@jackb6989]

Nice tutorial. Can't wait for our upstate ny weather to melt. 585

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Im gonna do my first ride of 2022 video with the grom soon!

[@burn1gotbeats]

you did a good job explaining👍🏾

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@macnchillidogs1601]

straight to the point thanks :D

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@exactamente100]

Good video 👍👍 I just bought a grom 2022. What part of New York you from

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Im from upstate NY

[@tonywahid6254]

i buy mine tomorrow 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Good luck with your new grom !

[@bekamoore3442]

Not a grom but I bought a Kawasaki Z125 yesterday. My first bike

[@Drive315]

Congratulations! Thanks for watching and subscribe! Browse through my channel i have tons of videos, and i rode a few times with my friends z125 as well on my channel

[@johngibons6051]

get rid of it,i had one it seized up.only 600 miles.

[@seanjones5951]

Thank you bro, appreciate you for this video.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@wenson20able]

Thank you.... It's my 1st bike

[@Drive315]

Its a great first bike, the grom is different than other motorcycles (in a good way)... I recommend when you get other bikes that you keep the grom too. Ive had over 30 bikes before getting my grom

[@Theflyestfisherman]

Lets go riding bro im in rome bout to grab a grom in the spring

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yeah im down, riding mini bikes is alot of fun

[@devinhance7488]

What part of the 315 are you from I noticed your New York plate as well, I grew in canton NY close to Potsdam and Massena

[@IceMaverick1986]

I haven't seen a video on balance 😅 like from 0 mph to 20 mph. I dislike traditional bikes, I hate pushing on the pedal and it goes to the direction I'm pushing. I haven't learned a bike because I don't like them. I like motorcycles. 👍 should I start on an ebike?? Since I really hate getting started but I can keep it up once it's going.. I don't know why. 😕 I got on a Grom yesterday and I balanced it fine when they let me release the clutch..I wonder why it's easier 😅😂

[@olivia1976]

This is so helpful thank you!!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have many motorcycle videos

[@marirodriguez3178]

So when your coming to a stop do you push the clutch in to at the same time?

[@danielhyland298]

Yeh because if you don’t it will stall

[@marirodriguez3178]

@@danielhyland298 thanks

[@triceraa6420]

Awesome video btw.

[@Drive315]

Thanks check out more of my grom videos, there are many

[@kevin5slo396]

is down shifts the same as a manual car v clutch in , down shift and blip the throttle ?

[@HerbHustle98]

I’m buying one soon for transportation in n ie weather!

[@HerbHustle98]

Should I go brand new or buy a used one? 2023?

[@beastbones7145]

That is just like my little dirt bike. I always need to do my clutch for moving even tho mine is a 4 stroke or less. It’s a little Suzuki. I love my little one but I want to get into a gram bc that is my dream bike to drive one day. It’s small enough for me at least lol.!!

[@LLowkxyy]

I have a hawk 250, I hate having to accelerate while letting go of the clutch, I have a zx6r aswell and All i Gotta do is let go of the clutch on it, so much easier, I always stall on the 250

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! The cheap brands can never compare with original high quality motorcycles

[@yasinhassanzadeh9646]

Remember when u always come to a stop Pull in the clutch. Also you don’t even have to give it gas lol, just put it In first and feel the clutch feel the point of which it starts moving. When your moving let go of the clutch and then it will roll it self without any throttle

[@CHiTO316]

Seriously you don’t need to give it any gas? Lol I’m having issues getting the hang of the clutch because it moves sooo slow whenever i start letting go of the clutch that I’m forced to give it throttle but i end up stalling a lot =/

[@yasinhassanzadeh9646]

@@CHiTO316 yeah man, let go of clutch slowly and learn the point where it wants to move. Then apply throttle

[@atobg_]

@@yasinhassanzadeh9646 that’s false for the grom. With bigger bikes yes it will move but with 125cc bikes you need to give it gas to get moving

[@yasinhassanzadeh9646]

@@atobg_ lol no u don’t to give it gas, just let go of clutch and it will move slowly by it’s self without any throttle

[@yasinhassanzadeh9646]

@@atobg_ I have owned 4 groms, 2 r3s, mt07, mt09, r1. All works the same

[@karlapimentel5668]

Can you do multiple clutch changes only holding the clutch down one a

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, yes you can. I do that alot when i make quick stops

[@Drive315]

Let me know any specific videos you want me to do with either of my bikes

[@karlapimentel5668]

@@Drive315 yes , I’ve burnt my clutch disk twice already within the week each time. Im not actually sure what I’m doing wrong but i have an idea, i think I’m having issues with downshifting and knowing when to actually make the changes, smoothly and fast so thank you for answering my last question because it helps a lot. Also I’m riding in NYC so it’s a lot of stop and go traffic.

[@joseperez2145]

Great video

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@maxwellmorton5693]

So when you stop at a light are you chilling in nuetral usually (so you dont have to hold the clutch) or do u just stay in first gear holding the clutch so your ready to go

[@Drive315]

Depends on if im in a hurry or not haha… usually i put it in neutral. Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@b-mansworld9101]

Great tutorial bro ✌

[@wenson20able]

My bike is coming right now being delivered you talking about 30 I got a long way to go.... I'm definitely gonna talk to you again when I Messed up

[@alphadude402]

video came out great !

[@zejnavuk1830]

Cool video !

[@BryanOlivares-i5w]

How do you put it back to neutral after putting it in first gear?!?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. To put it in neutral from 1st, you pull the shifter up half way with your foot

[@drvee5259]

Very nice bike!

[@briizcustoms9543]

How do you know WHEN you should be switching gears? I’m new to this and I don’t get it

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe… when you’re going about 15mph shift to 2nd gear, when you’re at 25mph shift to 3rd. (Thats like 80% of what you gotta know) Before you know it you will get the hang of it of when to shift and in general

[@axellcarrasco1736]

@@Drive315 so you basically switch gears every 10-15mph

[@wenson20able]

On the 2nd gear you release the clutch slowly like the 1st gear?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! No , first gear you gotta release the clutch slower because you are taking off from a stop.

[@jayy2932]

What color is your grom? Looks damn good👍👍

[@Drive315]

It’s matte grey/black. Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@uniqueanartist6792]

Just got my grom clone. I test rode it all day, really fun. I’m learning how to not stall and idle. Sometimes it jerks

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! One time i rode with guys who told me wow is that a real grom

[@skylarmitchell]

(I have finished the video yet) do you have to downshift when breaking? Or does it do it automatically?

[@Drive315]

You dont have to downshift when breaking but i do so that im always ready to accelerate, and it helps the bike slow down faster when you downshift. But it will come naturally when you begin riding

[@skylarmitchell]

@@Drive315 ok thank you!

[@mrt2928]

Are you using the clutch to change between gears or do you just change

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You have to use the clutch! I will do a how to ride video again… with another one of my bikes

[@edmundprieto98]

do you turn it off in gear or neutral?

[@Jkeo_07]

I have a question so when you stop and press the clutch it changes the gear by itself?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! No , you have to push the gear shifter with your foot each time to change gears, but once you get the hang of it it will be more of an enjoyable thing not a “chore”. Check out my channel i have 2 groms now!!

[@Jkeo_07]

@@Drive315 alrighty so when you stop you gotta change the gears back to N yourself

[@fahad-da4601]

Is it like we have to shift gears for every speed? 1st gear 10mph 2nd gear 20mph and so on?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, you will get a feel for the bike pretty fast. Those speeds sound about right for when you gotta shift

[@kups1615]

The gear its on your left foot?

[@Briannah73]

Great video! I make Honda Grom videos on my channel too! Such a fun bike! 🤗

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@dommybigshot21]

When your coming to a stop do you have to downshift back to 1st ?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Technically you dont have to downshift to 1st but you should, that way you’re ready to take off again

[@dommybigshot21]

@@Drive315 you should make a video I bet a lot of people would be thankful

[@Lindalougallagher]

This was the same question I was about to ask lol!

[@dommybigshot21]

@@Lindalougallagher that’s the only thing that confuses me I have the cash to buy one but I’m just confused about the stopping and down shifting part haha

[@amosrella5322]

Do you kick up to shift up and down to shift down?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yes that is correct, only when you are in neutral you kick down for 1st, then up for higher gears

[@truthistruth4186]

If you're at a red light in neutral. Can you just shift up to 2nd gear and accelerate until you're in the correct gear. Instead of shifting down into 1st and then back up through neutral and second gear.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, it doesn’t shift from 1st to neutral when you’re moving, only when the bike is stopped… and if you try taking of in 2nd gear it will be a very sluggish and miserable take off.

[@0nspect]

hi guys is this bike okay for a beginner 16yo female 156cm 40kg rider?

[@enesvukovic2641]

Very nice

[@renatokalugdan8185]

so 1st gear is completely down and below the neutral level?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! That is correct!

[@Zealot5]

Where u get your mirrors from bro?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I got the bike like that, but you can find the same ones like this on Amazon

[@gasisthepastendoil]

The hardest thing about riding Is it going into a turn At 30 miles an hour you've got to lean a lot.... That's how newbies crash they forget to lean Too much speed

[@madshok5867]

So can I just go from 3rd gear and shift down to N at a stop all at once?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yes you can, downshift twice to 1st, then pull up half way and it will shift to neutral… Im making a new video with it today if you have anything you want me to include in the video

[@madshok5867]

@@Drive315 maybe a little clip on how to downshift and stuff like that!

[@dantoniorobinson21]

That not make sense he tall can ride or whatever.. how you do that?

[@brokejaw]

When do you downshift?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Any time i slow down i downshift, like if im doing any slower than 30mph then id downshift from 4th to 3rd… Or when there’s a hill i might downshift so the hill doesn’t slow me down too much

[@IamLokdogc]

Just Got my grom a few days a ago , I’m getting it so far I love this bike , making me forget about my car 😂😂

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Im gonna make another video with my grom today!! Check out my other toys!

[@royalguard7572]

to ride between 15 and 20 mph, what gear i have to go?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe

[@dannyws696]

License? And how to register as well

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, yes you need a motorcycle license and you register it like a car/motorcycle

[@dannyws696]

But if i dnt got one jus a regular license i can still register it so i can get the plates?

[@Drive315]

Im not sure, i think you can get the plates before you get your motorcycle license

[@dannyws696]

So after that to renew it i gotta have the M license?

[@timsgta]

What year is that grom?

[@Drive315]

Its a 2018… thanks for watching and subscribe!!

[@davidmolina7509]

How fast does it really go?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! With me on it it will probably go about 57mph tops... but with a light guy like 120lbs probably like 70mph. You’d enjoy my latest video “can big guys ride a honda grom” check it out!!

[@mikes6067]

Will I damage it if I’m completely lost on how to ride??

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. You probably won’t damage it learning to ride. You literally just give it a little gas and let the clutch go real slow

[@mikes6067]

@@Drive315 thanks

[@ALiDTB999]

Do you need a motorcycle license for These ? I live in Texas lol

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. Yes you do, it’s considered a real motorcycle

[@Queensraces]

So 1 down 3 up

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yes

[@OfficialPhatrell]

Do I need a license to buy a grom?

[@Drive315]

Yes you do. Thanks for watching and subscribe

[@boyyandere9852]

Ok ok so floor it and let go of the cluch gotcha

[@TheSooperGrover]

Ugh I wish I had the money 😭

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You can get the honda navi, almost half the price of the grom

[@GK5_]

The music is too loud holy dude

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@mommailuvu]

How tall are you?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. Im 6’3

[@mommailuvu]

@@Drive315 awesome I’m only 6 flat and I was just askin because your knees look high and I wondered where mine would be. 🙏

[@gasisthepastendoil]

ive got e grom...

[@082782able]

Do you need a motorcycle license to ride a grom?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. Yes you do

[@jays7404]

Man it's not easy at all I'll stalled so many time

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You will get the hang of it

[@jays7404]

@@Drive315 I'm a new rider I have a question when you come to a stop do you down shift to 1st gear

[@Drive315]

Yes you gotta downshift to 1st each time you stop. You will get the hang of it and it will kinda be a reflex to just downshift when slowing down

[@reyblader3693]

Touch grass.

[@JanBBallin]

Im new to motorcycles so if I were at a stop light would I put the Grom in neutral or in 1st gear?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You can do either one, usually i put it in 1st gear and hold the clutch for about 10-15sec in case the green light turns on… if it doesn’t i might put it in neutral. When you start riding it will probably all become common sense to you and you will learn naturally whats the easiest thing for you

[@timothylockett7201]

When you shift to anything other than 1st do you still need to let go super slow?

[@Drive315]

Not as slow, but you should still let go slowly. You will get the hang of it naturally as you ride, you will be able to tell if you let go too fast or too slow