How to Ride a Motorcycle for Beginners

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[@M13]

"I just picked up my first motorcycle a little over a week ago and was un-able to have it delivered to my house for a few days and after the amount of money i was spending i dident want to wait. So i decided to Ride it home from the dealership. I have been watching your videos for a while and remembered you did one on How to ride a bike for the first time. So whilst at the dealership i jumped on my phone and watched the video again. I also watched your video on counter steering. So i rode my bike up from the dealership and made it safely. "

[@JoseDelgado-ep5dg]

Awesome I just traded my girlfriend's car for a ninja 600 color red I hoped on extremely nervous but remembered all these videos and nailed the ride home. Slow but made it

[@perrondenais684]

***** HAHAHAHAHAH FOR REAL

[@IliasJoels]

Can you create a video of how to ride a milf for the very first time.

[@basilabedallah5797]

After watching your video on how to drive a motorcycle for the first time I past the driving test to get my card With out even driving a motorcycle before with out failing any time So thank you very much ;-)

[@meonagoodday]

Thanks for the video. I got Dayna 7 years ago. Had the bike delivered. It sat in the garage for 3 weeks. Then found your video after looking at a crap load of others that didn't teach. Saw your vid and it all click. Never been on a bike before. And your video help me. Thanks.

[@nickwit5651]

So pretty much clutch whenever you giggle at your own jokes, got it.

[@atxking27]

I first watched this video before I took my MSF course, and had no clue whatsoever how to ride. Just recently got my license and am riding now. Of course still learning, and gaining confidence with my bike. Just wanted to say thanks for this video, it really helped me out.

[@blackstang201150]

Why is there a tank behind you bro?

[@MDCBilge]

I've been riding for 26 years. All these things are so automatic for me now that I forget what it was like at first. When I was teaching my son to ride his first motorcycle I found the original version of this video and had him watch it. Now, I'm teaching a friend and I really glad to see that you've updated the video. Thanks! Ride safe!

[@DimebagDave120804]

If you're in first and you panic for whatever reason and hit the kill switch while moving forward, does the back wheel lock up if you don't pull the clutch in?

[@joseantonioparedes7241]

No, the wheels don't lock up. :-)

[@thehooligan2689]

If you don't pull the clutch in, and it is indeed in first (or in any gear for that matter) the engine will stall, and the wheel will lock. Just remember to pull that clutch in. Don't worry, it'll become second nature to you.

[@joseantonioparedes7241]

Brandon Wittekind If you're in fifth gear at 100kph/60mph (example) and you use the kill switch, the wheels dont lock im sure i tested it xD. But it will eventually lose all the speed very quick.

[@thehooligan2689]

Papi Chulo Yes, not immediately but it will. Oh it WILL. xD I forgot to mention that the engine will not stall until you're at a low enough speed/RPM. Better pull that clutch in, it'll save you from a pained beanbag.

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

Man this takes me back. I first learned to ride a motorcycle on the original "How to" video. Took the MSF course a week later and had a major leg up on the other newbies. Passed no problem and have been riding ever since. Really appreciated the videos then and hope others get as much out of this one as I did then. You're awesome, M13.

[@JaeArk]

I really wanna get a bike instead of a car (I'm not old enough to drive yet) but my mum is anti-bike (her ex had a bad accident when she was younger) so she doesn't want me getting a bike, so she wouldn't buy me a bike, or pay for lessons, so I'm gonna have to wait until i move out before I can even start my lessons, which is very anti-climactic.

[@XenoRacing]

here's what you do.. First, sign up for the training, secondly hire a homelessman to pretend to be your father/mother/guardian, third get him a fake id if needed, fourth tell your mom you're at a friends house playing video games, 5 save up until you move out so you can get a decent bike because after a few months of a 125/250 you will want to move up.

[@Catfishhunter2013]

dude honestly you should drive a car for a year first before you get a bike so you know the roads good and 2 how are you going to get around in winter

[@JaeArk]

mike wills very good point, thanks for the help guys.

[@coltd2864]

JaeArk my mom is antbike also and i want a drz 400 and whatim going to do is get a truck/car for my first vehicle then save up for a bike. so then you can drive the car when its raining or snowing and abike when its a nice day

[@Catfishhunter2013]

thats a good plan i would just rele recommend you get used to the roads first people are stupid some times and dont notice bikes thats all im saying

[@mrskicin]

Hey M13, just dropping by to say I remember watching your first "how to ride" videos about 6 years ago... I've been watching your videos since then and just letting you know what you do is awesome; you're such an inspiration to me and my riding. Thanks for the many years of entertainment... Keep it coming, we'll be here! :)

[@77057]

Been watching your videos for years before I even had my drivers license. I just bought my first bike today. Thank you M13! If I die it's on you lol.

[@Macaroni785]

I watched a few videos on how to ride a bike for the first time but your video solved the problem I was having: releasing the clutch and giving gas to go in first gear. I am now practicing more with riding while only using the clutch when in 1st gear. Thank you so much for ending my frustration.

[@Schaaf]

aaa sweet memories, the original video was the first M13 vid I've seen here :)

[@glomer1234]

Hello M13 it's been 5 years since i first watched your video to learn how to ride clutch motorcycle. After that i started my own journey with Kawasaki's Z250 for 2 years and now i move to Z800 for 3 years now. Thanks to your tutorials and advices. Have a good days.

[@mnuhaily1]

I watched this video over 3 years ago when I was looking to purchase my first motorcycle, and it was the only "lesson" I took to start riding. I've been riding since then, and just wanted to thank you for teaching me how to ride! Best of luck to you!

[@georessah]

All within 24hours! Fortunately the bike suffered just minor damage which was fixed the next day. So I came here to see what I could find out and I must say your tutorials just laid it all out for me. You showed me exactly where I went wrong. I've decided to give myself two weeks rest by which time my arm will heal completely so I could go back to learn it. I'll be studying your videos during this time so that I'd be well-informed before I mount the bike next time around. Thank you so much man.

[@fasthandsz]

Just got my first bike after following you for a good 8 years and now I’m watching you teach me 😁

[@cynicaltimber3455]

First time EVER I've seen somebody show that you can let the clutch out slowly, start moving, and NOT STALL...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! This is going to help a lot when I start practicing in a parking lot with my bike in a couple of weeks.

[@danielmahli7564]

7 years ago I've watched this video .. Still remember at the end of 2013 just watched this video over and over until July 2016 i got my first motorcycle Yamaha FZ150i .. Thanks for the video, mostly i learn how to ride just based on this video ..

[@OurWorldVillage]

It is now Ocrober 2020 and I have been following you since KZbin was this weird, quirky app that had 4.3 videos on it. Yours is, I'm quite sure, the forerunner, the progenitor of all motorcycle vloggers. Yours is still one of my favorite channels.

[@georessah]

God bless you M13, God bless you. I bought my very first bike a Honda vtr 250 just this Saturday 14th Sept, 2013. Took it home with the help of my in-law who is a very experienced rider. So excited, I couldn't wait to ride so we took it out the next day for my riding lessons. He taught me all I needed to know but I was still very nervous to move the bike. When I finally did, I ended up crashing it. I hurt my arm seriously but no bones were broken. I lost interest in it and even wanted to sell it

[@ecdgilbert]

just rode my first bike home from the dealership, must have watched this video atleast 20 times leading up to today, thanks man!

[@Elektronik303]

I have never rode a motorcycle and some friends would say its the same as a stick shift car but i never driven stick when i bought my buell xb12s i watched your videos and was able to start riding after a couple hours , the biggest part was going from a stop after that everything gets easier . after about 4 hours riding i took my Motorcycle on the freeway and it was a lot easier to ride than in the small streets in my city full of traffic ... Thank you all the way From Denver , Colorado.

[@landonstovall8579]

christian corona hey I thought I was the only one from Colorado but there ya go! I'm in Colorado Springs and well havent gotten on a bike yet but i am looking forward to it, these vidoes make it look easier then what actually is im sure lol.

[@Elektronik303]

+Landon Stovall . . if you are new to manual transmissions like i was . i suggest practicing on the clutch part like he said it makes it a lot easier , for me once i got pass that part everything became pretty easy .. Good luck

[@Unable2see]

Thanks for saying that the bike wont shift down while stopped because ive been riding for half a year and i still had no idea why the bike wouldnt shift down! very informational thanks!!

[@M13]

It's one of the cheapest larger bikes around. The Ninja 650R. It's also the preferred choice of club racers as it has a cartridge gearing system and is easy to mod. It's also good for wheelies as it puts the engine oil near the rear so you still get lubed while riding at 12 o'clock.

[@NYCBrianCorey]

You saved my life. I got on a bike for the first time yesterday and the whole time all i could think was "if i get nervous grab the clutch!". Sure enough i messed up with the throttle, started picking up too much speed, let it go and went to pull it again, (at this point completely nervous when i remember "GRAB THE CLUTCH") grabbed the clutch right before my nervous hand pulled the throttle and when it did, i calmly heard the engine rev up high enough to destroy me. Thanks

[@sandipmuttyal]

Dude, Thanks a MIllion for this Tutorial. i have never rode a motorcycle before in my life or even a bicycle. your video literally helped phase out the first step to get the bike moving with only the clutch. I really appreciate this video and the work and details you put in to make this. Cheers. Sandip.

[@chiefthemis]

im 17 and i just rode my dad's aprillia shiver 750.It was my first motorcycle ride and it was awesome.I have to say it was like something natural to me ad i did it without any problems or errors.All i'm trying to say is that the feeling is awesome!!!

[@watsmyname1]

just want to say, I've never ridden before. Watched this video before taking my MSF course and had noooo problems. Thank you for this

[@otruwarrioro]

the original how to ride vid was the one that helped me figure out how to ride , now im almost 3 years experienced . thanks m13 !

[@yeesnaw]

After breaking my cheek bone and having to get facial reconstruction surgery from riding a motor cycle for one of the very first times i just want to hop right on because this video has taught me everything i need to know as a newbie about bikes. My dad hasn't taught me any of this stuff before

[@nathanaelrodriguez5650]

Thank you m13 your teaching is like a kinder garden teacher easy anybody who watches this video could tell you know how to ride. I watched three videos and got confused with the clutch situation. This video got me thru it. I really recomend this video to everyone.

[@dvdray]

I was searching how to ride a motorcycle and saw your first original video. Every since then, I have been watching all your vids. Keep up the good work!

[@sirandrew]

I had trouble figuring out how to ride for the first time for the longest time (couldn't figure out the balance where the clutch engages and throttle), but after watching your original video I finally got it without stalling the first try. Thanks!

[@TRAMSMI375]

just wanted to say thank you for this video there is alot on youtube and this one i found to be the most educational!! about a 2 years ago i was given an 82 KZ750 as a gift (all parts in a box rebuild) and after i put it together i realized i had never ridden a motorcycle in my entire life XD so i came on to youtube to learn the basics and this video specifically helped me the most and got my class M (motorcycle licence) about a week or so later after doing the required safety riding coarse and ive been riding ever since :D THANKS M13!!!!!!!

[@Gnjsharma]

Your comment about short girls being able to ride bikes has given me some confidence. I'm planning to get motorcycle lessons in the summer, but I've received some negative comments about my height and not being strong enough to control a bike. I enjoy watching your videos, and I found this video in particular to be very helpful. Thanks for uploading it.

[@Thegoombsen]

I still remember the first video i ever saw of your was the original first time riding video, i used it to help me start riding years back, so thank you m13

[@texasheartnsoul]

This brings back memories. Your 'how to ride a motorcycle' video was the very first one I watched when you first uploaded it. Not to fanboy, but I've watched literally 99% of you videos since then.

[@justinmoss101]

I got my motorcycle license several years ago and this is exactly how I would teach somebody else to ride. Great vid sir.

[@kermitlovesmeify]

Starting riding 3 years ago and this vid helped me to brush off on my skills after a while.

[@smithyk1s]

Just passed my MSF class yesterday and I just wanted to say thanks. This video is awesome and it definitely helped for the class. Thanks md13!

[@kayleekieu]

You made my day & night. I am usually the passenger not the rider. My buddies told I should just be the rider and I would enjoy it. You explained a lot things very clearly. & you got humor! on top of that. Thx. for being YOU!

[@kwicksandz]

going for my learner course tomorrow morning. never rode a motorbike in my life. hope this vid makes me not look like a fool!

[@BANKAI207]

Thanks for the updated video M13. I was actually waiting for over a year for a detailed video on riding bikes from you again.

[@DrNergaard]

This was exactly what i needed to show my son before we had a go at it for the first time. Perfect. Thanx. Ride safe!

[@Aryan8Pride8]

@Eddie Choi yes, you can. If you are in neutral, you can shift up to second. You don't have to shift down to first before you go to second. For example, you are rolling up to a red light; you shift down into neutral and before u can stop the light changes green and you are going too fast to shift to first; you can go ahead and shift back up to second and go from there.

[@defcotheone3241]

Thank you for this great video, Today was my first lesson in the "bike school" to get my license, this video did help me, I did not even stall the bike, and I was able to start, turn, shift, signal, do the slaloon and even the figure 8. : ) Mordeth13 is the best. : D

[@LeToxik]

This was by far one of the most helpful videos on learning to ride (for me at least), thanks a ton for taking the time to make it and upload it! Love the dual screen too, it really helped!

[@Jabagoo]

Your Tutorials are how I found you in the first place, glad you are remaking them.

[@MrMojoRisin22]

A Buell Ulysses was my first bike, it's a dual sport. It's belt driven so very low maintenance. Good power that you'll easily grow into and you can find them on cycletrader for about 4-5K. Great, comfy, fun bike.

[@iiiDrum]

These videos really helped. i was getting my hopes up about to get a bike last year so i watched videos on how to non stop. and i watched your first version of this. i don't have a bike but i actually rode one the other day and it was no problem! it was a great feeling knowing what to do

[@QuilXT]

I think one of the biggest surprises that I realized the first time I rode a motorcycle was something M13 said near the end, that you don't have to worry much about balancing because the bike balances itself. I remember that first time, when I turned onto the street and started gaining a bit of speed (albeit still in first gear), and the bike just popped up straight and I was like, "Hey, this is actually easy." (Well, easy until I had to make a U-turn for the first time.

[@GabrielKnight666]

You videos about how to ride a motorbike motivated me to get my motorcycle license. Thanks man. :)

[@tastyhamsandwhich]

I watched the whole video and I've been riding for nearly a year now.. Now I know how to shift into 2nd gear, thanks M13! Anyway, I think your videos that help learners are great! One of my videos is of my license test and not only did it help the learners but we found that even experienced riders got something out it because they had forgot a lot of what they learned. Anyway.. looking forward to the next part ;)

[@robertocarlos88]

Just got my first bike yesterday, and this video helped me out a lot.

[@KevinGoldLVL]

It's my first motorcycle lessons in a couple hours, I am kind of nervous but in the meantime I can not wait to start and finally get my license!

[@kawaboumga497]

guys i'm 11, and i really want to have a motorbike, but my mum says that i'm to young for that...what do you think am i really that young?

[@jeetenzhurlollz8387]

if you can get a girl pregnant,you can ride.

[@lmallanao]

Since you typed mum, I'm assuming you're British. I think there are laws up there restricting displacement due to age. Since this was 11 months ago, I'm assuming your birthday passed so you're 12, and even though I was in England for less than 24 hours, I'm pretty sure that 12 is still a little too young. Don't worry, I'm 15 and I've been waiting since I was 12 too XD and I still have 2 years to wait so don't worry and wait it out.

[@michaelhorta8649]

+jeetenz hurlollz I gotta agree with tht lol

[@UBCSWraith]

Awesome video M13! I watched your original video about 4 years ago when I was getting into motorcycles, and it helped a ton. Now I'm helping a friend get into it, and I'm definitely going to show her this one.

[@grphx7]

Thanks for uploading this video. I'm going to show it to my fiance that is going to start learning to ride soon. You pretty much covered everything I would when I go to show her how to ride for the first time.

[@SleepyPanda-DougBurbidge]

One of the best new-rider tips I learned at the MSF course was to keep your wrist flat on the throttle (instead of arched up), so if you panic, there's not a lot of "twist" left in your wrist that could open the throttle too much. If the wrist is arched up, you could panic and open the throttle all the way. So keep that wrist flat.

[@TheDrshockermd]

Thanks so much for the run down I picked up my 2009 cbr600rr at gp bikes yesterday. I haven't rode a bike for over 10 years and they were dirt bikes for about a month. Was so nervous picking it up watched your video before taking off still looked like a rookie lol. But your video definitely helped with the ride home. Also canadian thanks soo much. Subscribed.

[@M13]

It's the tap. The tap resets when the lever is released. So if you just constantly held it up or down it would still only shift the once.

[@ESPSJ]

I learnt a 150cc dirt bike and it was so much fun. Can't wait to get a motorbike. My biggest problem was going and stopping but it came down to me being uncoordinated and couldn't use the clutch while down/up shifting haha.

[@nofrillstissues]

I genuinely appreciate you remaking this

[@puzel66]

Great Video for beginners! I learned how to ride a motorcycle by watching your video in 2007. Thank you!!! Greetings from Poland!

[@micosan]

A good tip is also to let the bike warm up before u start practicing. Because atleast my CBRs have had auto choke wich keep the rpm at about 2,5-3k rpm until engine is properly warmed up, after that it idles at about 1k. Or if u drive a carburator one same with the manual choke. And adjusting the idle (wich usually is easy) just chk the manual, helps with stalling aswell. :) And I think starting out with a 50cc moped and then moving to 125cc and then go bigger to like 250-600.. And enduro models are most easiest to learn with in my opinion :) Thanx for an informative video. Dirt bikes and enduros because they are made for dropping etc. :) U dont want to drop ur brand new 250 or 600 street bike! :D

[@DonVitoCorleone2085]

Thanks for this man. I have my bike training at the weekend and i haven't ridden since i was teenager. This helped allot!

[@CainX10A]

Finally got my first bike, thank you for this amazingly delicious video.

[@broqbox]

I remember when I learned to ride a scotter with your 1st series, great remake man, def. a fav+

[@M13]

It's not a re-post. I filmed it years ago, but didn't upload it until now.

[@renesisrx8]

Oh thank you for the HD video. I've always been a car person and against motorcycles. Lately, this has changed and I am thinking of getting an older 70s-80s bike. Looking forward to your videos.

[@M13]

Normally the bike just stalls...as I demonstrate in the video. But if your RPMS are very high then you could wheelie/flip the bike.

[@GuessTech]

I've driven manual trans sports cars all my life.. but not bikes (Driven a motorcycle twice). Essentially you are correct, but if you are quite experienced with a manual transmission in a car, the same principle applies as it does to a bike. Slow enough on the clutch release, the car will move on it's own. The big reason why is because the engine must IDLE at X rpms, so by releasing the clutch that little bit of engine movement is enough to move the vehicle, car or bike.

[@Smackindaface]

Great video, I had rode dirt bikes before, but did not know letting the clutch go wont kill the bike. Thats the hardest part!

[@MrHotshot1995]

i been riding for years man and this is one of the best instruction videos i have seen good work bro

[@vinfox2901]

Looking forward to the next two parts! I am looking to get a bike this year and have never ridden before. The first video was a great explanation and really made me feel like I won't look like such a noob when I get on one for the first time....Thanks!

[@snowboarder98926]

I love this guys sense of humor haha he seems so pleasant

[@LHR111BLACKHEART]

I remember when I watched the original. That got me started watching your vids for motorcycle tips. Because in my 17 year old mind I was planning on getting one. Now I just watch because you're an awesome dude and have some sweet life tips. JD has grown so much O_O

[@alexescobar4320]

I just want to say i thank for your videos. i have watched your videos of how to ride a motorcycle and man oh man do i know how to ride a motorcycle now. This was very useful! Keep up the good work!

[@joshsite5]

I watched your first video years ago, didnt have any bike at that time and I said I'm gonna subscribe cause I'm gonna need it some day, after that I kept watching your vids, now my bank approved the loan is just a matter of going and get bike next week so here I am and WOW you made a new series of HOW TO! perfect timing M13. I may try to steal the bike first, WHAT! NOT MY FAULT THEY CLOSED ON SUN &MON! REALLY? I WANT IT NOW!!!

[@RemyISnow]

Is this a re-upload? I could swear I was watching this in 2008-2009

[@unorthdox77]

also one thing I'd like to mention here for learners for very low speed riding (like crawling) is that don't put pressure on the handle bars & try to balance the bike (as mordeth13 says in video) you shouldn't hold the handle bars firmly in those crawling speeds.. t'll just cause imbalance & make u go left & right. You'll ride better and for longer periods with slightly lose grips on handle bars

[@M13]

If the clutch is pulled in then it will behave the same as if it were in neutral. I think that answers your question.

[@BlaydeZ28]

Your first video is what I watched when I was learning. Really helped a lot!

[@agentnuget]

you forgot to mention to always have a kickstand up when you were talking about rookies not getting their bike started. some bikes have a kill switch built into the kickstand, so when the kickstand is down it won't start.

[@ajmoarefdoust5012]

He def mentioned it

[@bratvishal]

Thanks for the tutorial, Please upload part 2 and part 3. After viewing ur video , I kind of get a nice feeling, I can ride bike smoothly, specially in a crazy country like India where no one follows traffic rules. Eagerly looking forward for your videos.

[@AuRevoirTune]

Perfect timing, I'm getting my motorcycle license soon, I didn't like the old one because of the quality. Thanks for the great video.

[@TheSlowBiker]

This is really well explained! Perfect for new riders nervous about doing a CBT.

[@VM-SG]

Thanks M13, I'm going for my M1 in march break and this video is great help.

[@arsenalisthebest2010]

i like how you care about the visual quality of the video . thanks

[@demural9792]

I think its worth it, I have heard many good things about out. It is your life.. I already signed up for my class, but its not till the 11th. Its always best to learn from anyone you can, especially if its an actual certified class.

[@brandonvalliere5611]

Nice video man. I tried teaching a friend hit to ride. All I had was a Cbr 954 and it didn't go well lol. Told him to watch this video. Btw most bikes will start with the kick stand down, but soon as you put it in gear the ignition will cut out. Hints how people leave their bike running and warm it up.

[@Blottski]

That intro video....I remember watching that one, that was a great moment.

[@beebot]

Another great piece of really obvious advice - (aside from shifting/clutch etc.) is to just ride a pushbike on the streets (preferably in medium/heavy traffic) for a few weeks. You'll learn to counter-steer, read traffic and how to turn. All of which are applicable to motorcycles.

[@izzyiniguez]

Just got my first bike and this video is super helpful thanks a ton!

[@tylergarrison1456]

Bro your video was on point. You broke it down perfectly i learned a lot. Im about to get my bike and i feel like this really helped me out.i watched 3 or 4 videos becore this one and them dudes didnt mention half of the basic shit you did

[@T1M774Productions]

Good video, I had a first time ride on a 125 today and I was very nervous. Only stalled once but the main problem I had was I almost fell over when turning lol, hurt my leg badly trying to catch it. But less painful than my dad punching me in the face after dropping the bike he just bought. Now I feel like I know a bit more and I can have another go more confidently... hopefully!

[@bigemoney31]

Suggests wearing gloves first time riding, goes entire video without his on... JK, watching new M13 videos is usually a highlight of my day!