I Answered AS MANY Beginner Motorcycle Rider Questions as I can! (Round 2)

[@yammienoob]

Follow on Instagram @yammie_noob ! And join on www.yammienoob.co. Timestamps below: 1:10 ABS or No ABS on a Beginner Bike? 1:52 Should the bike make a clank sound when selecting 1st Gear? 2:18 How long should I wait until I put a passenger on my bike? 4:00 How should new riders practice starting/stopping on hills? 5:28 How many miles until I upgrade to a bigger bike? 7:02 How do you do personal maintenance on your personal bikes? 7:57 What should we check/change on a bike aside from oil and filter? 8:47 Are super expensive helmets worth it over regular ones? 9:43 At what point should a beginner rider consider going to the track? 10:36 Should I brake or lean more mid corner when someone is coming into my lane? 11:51 Does the small beginner bikes apply when you're a larger rider? 13:35 How to avoid getting scammed or overpay when buying a used motorcycle? 14:40 What are the things you do first when you purchase a motorcycle? 16:47 How do you keep your cool when you're riding with a lot of cars next to you? 18:02 Can you buy a bigger bike and ride in the low power modes as a beginner? 18:46 Does shifting without the clutch hurt the motorcycle? 19:25 Thinking of getting a Busa as my second bike - thanks Yammie! 19:35 Should I use a throttle lock on my motorcycle? 20:24 How long did you ride your R3 before upgrading to something bigger? 21:01 I've been riding for 9 months, can I ride while listening to music on my comm system? 21:21 Every time I shift gears it feels like my arms are going to get ripped off - help! 22:06 Can I really not apply the brakes in a turn? 23:07 Why do we love to ride? 23:28 Why are all the good bikes have such a high seat height? 24:43 Are racing tires worth it for sportbikes on the road? 25:47 Can you show all the riding gear you guys use? 26:00 What's the best way to slow down with gears when coming to a stop? 27:00 Is the Duke 390 going to have reliability problems? 27:12 Is there any way to practice riding two up without a passenger? 27:45 What's the best way to keep up on a group ride? 28:18 I've had people tell me to start on a 600 and to not start on a 600 - help! 28:45 How do I deal with rear brake lock ups? 30:31 How do you best learn to look through corners without target fixating? 31:33 How do I regain confidence after a wreck? 32:44 How do you compare the dangers of riding on street vs highway? 33:18 Gear for getting started? 34:16 If you had to compromise on one piece of gear, what would you remove? 34:40 Is it okay to not rev-match? 35:00 Why do I feel way more in control and smooth when I'm riding with tank grips? 35:25 What's a great tire for rainy weather and sport riding? 35:45 How do I back in it on the street? 36:00 What's the hardest thing to learn when you're starting to ride a bike? 36:32 Duke 390 vs Ninja 300 vs R3 (Please kill me jesus christ) 36:45 What's the best way to start motovlogging? 37:03 Quickshifter vs Autoblipper?

[@finnsooos9024]

Thx That you have time stemps in the comends (sorry im german and my writing skills are Bad)

[@Sparrowash97]

Do you even know who Ayrton Senna? Because if you did I feel like you wouldn’t say Senna that way....

[@Dropbaud]

Is a Quickshifter the same as a Slipper Clutch?

[@verloaded2564]

Dang whoever typed all this out is a real one

[@Alexander27463]

Didn't Sylvai Guintoly say he didnt touch the rear brake once during his championship winning campain?

[@TheBaconVanMan]

Holy shit. The hill start question hits home haha. 5th time ever riding my first bike I ride home crossing my fingers I could carry my momentum up my hill uninterrupted, but luck wasn’t on my side. My home was on the left and a car was passing and I ended up going too slow to keep the engine alive before they passed. I killed the engine and was stuck on something like a 23° incline. First time ever hill starting and I was on the steepest hill in my city. Just held it there flustered for about 4 minutes before saying “Fuck it let’s go” and applying what I had learned from a KZbin video. Rear brake to hold me, gas and clutch in the friction zone, and got out of there without dropping it at something like 7000rpm lmao. So janky and sketchy, smelled like a shredded clutch, but I made it happen. Whole time my fiancé is standing in the driveway shouting bad advice at me, and car after car waiting behind me till I waved then passed. Absolute nightmare, but I’m proud of myself for getting out of it WITHOUT dropping the bike, and so grateful for KZbin. I only figured out what to do because I remembered what I’d seen in a video. Practice hills asap noobs. Don’t be like me lmao 😂

[@TheLlidD]

This is what brought me here today lol

[@charlottesmom]

I guess i'm "lucky", our driveway is a bit of a hill so I'll get hill experience by default. 😁

[@lizzypicardi]

I live in a. really hilly area in Los Angeles, tight turns steep hills everything is off camber and it prevented me from getting on my bike for 2 months. But I finally was like OKAY WE GOTTA LEARN ONE DAY and I will be a better rider foor it

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Be happy for KZbin. Back when I was a kid when sand was still rocks, no KZbin ☹️. Can find almost anything these days👍👍

[@kingjamir2135]

Just bought a R3 a week ago. Theres huge hills everywhere, so i practiced hill starts before riding on the road luckily.

[@frenchy25aa24]

i absoulutly love how professional & honest you are. i have been riding for over 3 years now and your beginner tips always help me. i am different and own a road king. but i still love going into empty parking lots and practice to make sure i am not a "cocky rider". keep up the amazing work papa yam.

[@datdudetrent8938]

Yam: “Don’t use your rear brake.” MSF: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@Domitianvs]

The clank of putting my R1150GS into first gear actually registers on the Richter scale. It's great!

[@unitimmy]

I just got an R1150R and the clunk triggers my mechanical sympathy so bad coming from a honda

[@jammies6228]

The clunky gears are found in all the models till the 2019 1250. It’s character lol

[@ethanputman3471]

Lol. Same with my 636.

[@jacklush2990]

Just picked up a ‘96 k1100. Threw me off at first but I love the sound

[@aleg2910]

Same with k1200s

[@Dudeitzmimi]

The first gear clank is one of the best parts of motorcyling

[@jacodyhamilton2626]

Exactly

[@Saltymoles]

Forreal like “lets go” lol

[@phoenixstargazing]

Makes me feel happy

[@porcoporco123]

viewer: breathes Yammie: *SO THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION*

[@hundawg]

😂😂😂

[@JohnSmith-cq7tf]

As soon as you turn 16 get a R-1

[@WeItenspinner]

Get a R-125 instead, it is 125x more powerful!

[@Fearless154]

16 years olds need a bit more excitement, they'll grow out of the r1 very fast. Only turbo busa with 300hp+ or h2 is a good enough first bike for 16 years olds.

[@GuilhermeLopes-jo8zy]

@@WeItenspinner fastest bike ever made

[@UpperCut2YoFace]

No exceptions

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Don't listen to these idiots you will get yourself killed. Get a heyabusa instead

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Buy a bike with ABS. When you are in a controlled environment, and you want to feel the skid, turn off the ABS, even if it means pulling the fuse. ABS greatly reduces the likelihood you will die like wearing a helmet. Practice does as well. Do all of it. And don't drink and ride.

[@LeontheKiller11]

Mmm yeah, the only time i came off the bike was a non abs bike

[@khelge]

Remember that in the EU it's illegal to sell road/street bikes workout ABS because it has reduced deaths and injuries so much after it was added. So I would highly recommend getting one with abs

[@marcheheart4228]

What is abs

[@Revoures]

@@marcheheart4228 bro why do people even ask questions like this? How can you even watch a motorcycle KZbinr without knowing ABS? It's 2021 bro you can Google literally anything bruh google it

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

@@marcheheart4228 anti-lock braking system

[@davidhendershot125]

Even though I've been riding for years I still watch these to touch up on things or hopefully learn something new. Always more to learn!

[@John_Ridley]

The thing that I found hardest when I was new was when I was doing low speed stuff and felt things go out of control I tended to cut power. That only makes it worse. Adding power often fixes it, makes the bike stand back up again.

[@IGameAsShiva]

Crazy to think that one day I was once a beginner rider, searching through KZbin for beginner rider tips and tricks, and I stumbled upon your channel, I’ve been watching YammieNoob ever since!! Thanks for all the advice I’ve gained from this channel!!

[@SouthBaySteelers]

Just bought a 1998 Honda Nighthawk 750 as my second beginner bike. My first, back in 1980, was a 1976 Suzuki TS-250 that I paid $25 for. Loved it.

[@robkewley]

Bought a cb650 after coming back to bikes after 15 years. I was surprised how fast it was for public roads. 12 months in and no plans to change.

[@carlmayer691]

You mean you passed on that Goldwing....LOL here is a smart rider folks...

[@razu1976]

Before practicing hill starts in 1st, practice pulling away in 2nd gear on the flat 👍

[@stewartnorton6386]

Never thought of that I'll give it a try cheers 👍

[@joeycourtice4157]

Whe i first started riding, I thought it went neutral up to first so for a bit i was starting in 2nd

[@unrulysoldier2140]

Buy a gasket kit.assign a few weeks and pull the engine apart, decarbon any intakes or valves. Check oil seals. Decarboning makes a huge difference on older bikes. You'll become much more confident by doing this no issue, diagnose or repair will worry you the slightest.

[@Alexander27463]

When im on the bike, I just feel at peace I feel freedom. And complete and total calm, happyness and joy. Just complete in control I guess. There's just nothing quite like it. Just amazing

[@vincentsanabria]

That complete control your talking about, is an illusion

[@josezamora1639]

@@vincentsanabria Everything is an illusion bruh

[@PaulFisher-wz8eo]

I agree.

[@avebave6550]

I picked up my FZ-07 today! Don't have a license, my first MSF course is on Easter, but I already picked out the motorcycle, paid for it, and my uncle drove it home. I sat in the parking lot and practiced the friction zone and would drive about 10 feet so I understand how clutches and gears work. I zoomed a little bit too fast during one practice and grabbed the front brake. Jumped forward a bit, the bike began to fall to the right and I stuck my leg down and I told myself I AIN'T DROPPIN THIS and my uncle ran over and helped me straighten it back up. Still have never dropped it, and I am going to keep it that way!

[@asunaweeb7340]

Nice 👍🏻

[@baskomiseremir]

have you dropped it yet

[@John_Ridley]

Regarding "left foot down" I spent years bicycle commuting and had cleated shoes and pedals. Clipping in after a stop was enough of a pain that you definitely did not want to clip out of both feet. Also if you clipped out of both feet you didn't have reliable power to get away from the stop, so leaving one foot clipped in was standard. Between that, getting very used to dealing with being a very vulnerable road user, not getting freaked out by cars going by close, etc, I guess I could say that I think a few years bicycling in traffic is pretty decent training for motorcycling. On both a bicycle and a motorcycle, I find myself talking to people riding the same streets I am saying how terrible it is, and it seems fine and relaxing to me. You figure out how to just coexist with traffic and not spur others into angry moves, and you figure out that people are stupid and getting mad at them for being stupid does not make them less stupid, only angry at you, and raises your blood pressure. If I'm a foot past a dangerous situation, it's over and I just move on.

[@parhampanah]

I dropped by bike 2 times. New rider rn. But every time i get back up and keep the grind. Im determined to enhance my skills and best as possible. I been working on blipping to rev match

[@halo3pownage]

Your videos are extremely helpful and I know I'm commenting on an old video however as an old dirt bike rider and a new Street e-bike Rider I will say your videos have been helping me out a lot learning how to Street ride my e-bike, keep doing what you're doing a lot of the information you're sharing is helping in my opinion the ebike community. I appreciate the work you put into your videos thank you

[@andrelebel1704]

I’m 6’0 roughly 240lbs and I ride a Z650. At times it’s a bit tight and my hip gets sore but 95% of the time I’m very comfortable and really enjoy this machine!! 🏍

[@steven3915]

I'm 6'6" @ 300lbs. Finding a starter bike has been a rough experience. Finally settled on a cheap Chinese dual sport to learn the very basics on and then upgrade to either a vulcan s 650 or a sv650 in about 6 months.

[@erikbussing9570]

no ABS is fine for first bike, neither of my bikes has ABS, and even as a beginner I never had issues. BUT I highly recommend practicing your braking in a parking lot, or if possible with your riding instructor, so you instinctively brake properly when the need arises. Fortnine even did a video recently about how proper braking technique can outbrake ABS. Also, practice your quick braking technique whenever you come to a stop if it's safe, that way you keep the muscle memory active

[@maxdx8684]

Way to practice for 2up is get a big hiking back pack fill it up and wear it a bit lose to simulate the passenger not move except same as you .

[@FredricF]

Breaking in corners. Not something to do if you are on a track and close to the limit on your grip, but the normal rider on the street is very seldom in that position and rather than dying it might be smart to break. But when you break in a corner the bike will behave in an unexpected way so I recommend trying it a bit (with caution) before you really need to.

[@strong-calf]

Spot on! 👍

[@JodianGaming]

As a 6ft4, 260lbs male, I started out on a Verysys X300 (ABS) and I gotta say, to me, it was the perfect starter motorcycle. It gave me a really good ride in town and the slipper clutch was a dream for a new rider. Never felt it was underpowered for my size, the low gears gave plenty of pep. I was able to do some limited highway riding, maxing out at about 140kph (86mph), and even took it off road for some trail and back road riding. Basically it gave me an all-around experience so I could decide what kind of riding I was actually looking to do in the future. I mean, starting out you really don't know what kind of riding you want to do so I found this bike helped answer those questions. Two years down the road (the average I find for noobs) and now I'm looking for a better fit for my riding style. Guess what Yammie? It's gonna be the 2023 Versys 650LT... LOL ...I mean, you can harp all ya want on the Versys series. I saw your video where you were kinda like "Bleh". I know they're lack-luster for someone who loves busa riding and wants to yank on the throttle all day. For someone like me who's looking for an all-around bike that's forgivable, extremely reliable, and lets you enjoy the scenery without micro-managing the bike? It's the Versys series.

[@MAXED-TRUCKING]

We had the same thought process getting into the MC realm. I went with crf 300l to see which on or off road will be my style of riding. Ride safe✌🏾

[@Tampa_tom]

I started on a r6. You’ll be fine

[@Alexander27463]

My current bike(first bike) is an aprilia rs4 125 (A1 15 hp 125cc bike) Does not have abs, and i love it. Its just a lot of fun

[@joeycourtice4157]

How good is your 125 at highway speeds?

[@Alexander27463]

@@joeycourtice4157 i get 128km/h out of it or 80 miles if i have a nice tailwind and go full tuck behind the screen. Now im a rather light person at 64 KG or 140 lbs so that helps a lot. A 200lbs person wont reach that speed A taller person would not be able to fit behind the wind screen im 181cm or 5'11 to 6 foot

[@undeadlurchgaming1383]

For cruisers it's 20-30% rear break 70-80% front break other way to consider is most vehicles cruise control doesn't start til 25 mph, so below that rear can be used, above that it's front break. Some bikes when applying front also slightly engage the rear aswell.

[@datdudetrent8938]

Just use gradual pressure and “problem” solved.

[@mronyxhd4201]

To come back to the passenger question. In Europe (or at least in France) we are trained a lot more for our licence and we have to do some slow maneuver with a passenger. Even with that training I personnaly waited 1000km (620 miles) before taking a pretty light and nice passenger. It was the breaking period of the bike but it was good to get use to riding before getting a sandbag and if I had to give an advice I would say at least 620 miles (maybe more if you have a us licence XD).

[@Timman57]

First bike was a 1979 cb750f super sport, didnt even ride it, never fixed it, sold it, got a 79 gs750, spent a year rebuilding, rode it for a year on my permit (no highway and no night riding, I ignored both those rules) got my permit again just so I could take my riders test, passed the test and immediately sold the gs750 and got a 2010 Honda Stateline, rode it for a year and traded in for a low mile 2015 zx14r, I do miss the Stateline for long haul adventures BUT I got a 1984 Honda goldwing aspencade for 600 bucks and that's my pack up and hit the road bike. Love the diversity.

[@razu1976]

I am 5'9 and ride a Multistrada. It felt MASSIVE to start with, but now I am as comfortable riding it as I used to be on my old 125cc. I always keep my right foot on the peg. Most stops just touching left foot toes is enough, but if the surface is gnarly I just shift over and drop my whole left foot to the ground. Being able to fully plant both of my feet would restrict my choice of bikes so much, and it's really not necessary!

[@briangilbert230]

It's best to instruct your passenger on what you expect My brother always tell his rookie packers either lean with me on turns or not just don't keep changing.

[@haydenfletcher6398]

loving the content man, I'm from Perth WA, Here as of the last few years for a motorcycle license you need to do a computer competency test if you pass you get a log book with 50 riding hours recorded accompanied by a person whos held there motorbike license for at least 4 years, a 6 month cooling down period is also put in place preventing you from nailing all your 50 hours on a big week before you can book in for a practical riding assessment on the open road with traffic assessed by a DOT officer, once you have done this they also restrict you to noting over 690cc for 24 months (they even power to weight it so no 600-675 high-power sports bikes that aren't LAMS approved) and than you need to sit another harder DOT riding test again after 24 months for an open class motorbike license

[@Sandesh98147]

the way my dad taught me how to ride a motorcycle was sitting behind me, explaining and showing how controls work, and letting me go. It took me a few days and a few near falls and falls but since I learnt it with a passanger behind me, I never had that thought while putting someone else behind me.

[@joshkreiser3776]

Adding to 2up riding, the experience of the passenger makes a huge difference with them not shifting their weight all around. Also 2up will make slow speed maneuvers more challenging

[@philloynes]

"Bigger, stronger than our friends in Europe or Asia..." Narrator: "Fatter...."

[@wishfull3nigma]

As a fatter guy, whos also stronger, when your'e 6'6 you are inherantly more forcefull. Remember force is acceleration and MASS. A 500lb bike doesnt really feel like a whole lot to people like me.

[@philloynes]

@@wishfull3nigma don't worry mate. I'm a "bigger" short guy. That's why when I played rugby it was hard to stop me. Low centre of gravity, inertia. I was like a freight train haha.

[@philloynes]

@@wishfull3nigma and I agree. I need a bike with more torque to get me up hills without the bike sounding like a squealing pig!

[@andershoek9259]

@@wishfull3nigma yea but like, on average europeans are bigger than americans (or at least northern european)

[@georgeking1552]

What a refreshing paint tone on the bike... Great content as always... A really good Q&A for people new to motorcycles. Nothing but the.honest truth..

[@Zmscott468]

If your over 200lbs go ahead and start with a 600, if your a 140lb guy then yea a 6 might be a bit much. At 240 lbs a 600 can be lacking unless your red lining every gear which is not great on your bike.

[@maxonteamone]

I weigh 130 and I’m on an 883. It’s a Sportster so I’m pretty much red lining anytime I want to gain speed lol

[@maxonteamone]

@@helpfulcommenter I ride a Boss Hoss and I only weigh 69 pounds

[@Zmscott468]

@@helpfulcommenter who asked?

[@Zmscott468]

@@helpfulcommenter funny.... Grow up.

[@WeItenspinner]

WTF? Rev matching is soooo so so fun! I got good enough to not even use the clutch to shift. My right hand is my auto blipper. :D

[@MansterBear]

Another thing about a passenger is they also have a small role in the handling of the motorcycle. Letting someone ride who knows little tips, like look over the shoulder towards whatever direction we’re turning, rather than trying to stay upright even though I’m leaning, make a huge difference. Or not adjusting their weight, moving around, etc at important moments. When I first got my bike, my girlfriend (now wife) listened to me and did that stuff religiously. When I’d give her friends or sister a ride, they’d almost always lean the opposite direction in a curve and it has a noticeable affect on the bike.

[@scottydog62]

It's amazing how many people don't feel inertia or know physics, my golden retriever knows to lean the way you're going whether he's in a truck or a boat, I never had to tell him or teach him he just did it😂

[@rapidicus6487]

Just watched a drag bike do a 4.5 on a 1/4 mile at 186 mph at Cleetus and Cars . lets just say there was no competition

[@moedtimer]

For the hills practice one foot down on stops your other foot on the rear break

[@bbs5400]

I started on a carbureted R6 as a 23 year old, it went perfectly, although I was a bit scared of it for the beginning chunk, which is good, if you're not scared you've got a problem. Although it went great for me, I wouldn't recommend the average person start on a supersport, I had never even ridden a dirt bike before. I'm 25 now btw, still riding my R6, have taken the weekend beginner MSF course which ended in me getting my license, I was also by FAAAARRRRR the most experienced person there about a year into riding my R6

[@ellingtonpeacock1646]

Cheers for the answer yam! Hearing my name as the last question made me jump a bit.

[@kindredlebel9175]

Find that sweet spot in the clutch when starting from a stopped position up hill. Then once that's down, sync letting off the break when letting off the clutch. It isn't hard.

[@squaaaaak3178]

It's harder when your bike has fuel cut to meet emissions. My FZ1 was that way before my ECU flash. When you close the throttle and you are in gear the injectors shut off. I don't know how I put up with that before I got the flash.

[@BrettJoy]

Yammie "i dont buy bikes 5years old or have more than 20,000 miles" Me "40,000miles and 30 years old"

[@patmelsen]

Me: 57k miles, 33 years old BMW K75...

[@jakeedgell591]

36 years old and 33000 miles for me, ‘85 Honda magna 700

[@BoringFisherman]

25 year old bike, 133k miles. Just did a top end rebuild. Also. Not a Honda it's a harley....

[@BrandenAllen]

41 years old Goldwing 57k miles. The repair work is half the experience.

[@wackysamurai1583]

Me buying a ZX6R with 21k miles as a first bike: 🤓

[@cradleofgoth]

From the vast amount of beginner videos I've seen, a lot of techniques seem to translate directly from driving manual if you get used to bike controls. Rev matching, hill starts, regular start/stop, etc. The only thing that doesn't have a car analog is balance.

[@numberlover8181]

I went from a moped for 2 years to a cb750 in Hawaii living at the base of Tantalus. It was a little heavy on the switchbacks for me(I was a little nervous). It being naked caused me to act as a parachute(tons of crosswinds there too) and made me a bit nervous which kept me under 100 mph. I think that it was a reseanable transition. But I'm 6'0" and found myself having to flat foot it at stops bc of the the painted arrows and lines in town. They are very slippery when wet. So I kind of wish that I went with something with a lower seat that was lighter. But now that I live I Delaware, I think that it would have been a great choice for this area.

[@ToobSteak69]

You can’t avoid my shit posts or the greatness of the gixxer 250

[@owljones3389]

I know I disagree with you sometimes, but you're literally the most wise young (r) rider I've ever heard. Thank you for bringing reality to the youtube M/C world.

[@MortimerJones99]

He learned the hard way

[@kyleelse2030]

The confidence after crashing part hit hard ..it's sucks that you have to learn that way but if your not badly injured. Get back on as soon as possible

[@AweHaleNaw]

I bought a 2019 zx6r-abs a little over a year ago and kept it in low power mode for 9 months before switch it to full power mind you this was my first street bike and first bike ever riding!

[@stampydragon2739]

In the uk you have to be riding a minimum of 2 years before you can legally have a passenger also id wait 2 years like how the uk do it you start on a 125 2 years later you can go to rebel 500 then any power

[@markguerin701]

I've been on harleys for over 20 years.. I just got A G.S.X. S100 .. The bike is a blast to ride.. I've put about 3,000 miles on it this spring.. I still have traction control in #2 .. it's a life saver ! Love your videos... I picked up a set of S22 Bridgestone battle ax tires...your review of them was spot on !

[@flyinghigh2000]

On the subject of riding pants I do agree with you. But at least get a riding jeans with knee protector. You can mess up you knee when falling down during slow manouver

[@piefingers1369]

Agreed - my boy fell off on a low speed turn, on a 125, the Kevlar jeans were torn up - left nothing but small abrasion on his skin. Now he goes nowhere without heavy leather pants on, (Scotland) and changed the ankle boots to highlegs. At this point he spent more on the gear than he did for the bike in the first place. Plenty of Second hand gear out there if you cant afford new from the off.

[@MiDixieRect]

Nice, I watched part 1 this morning

[@Thaqueentnb]

Just got my first bike and permit loved this video ❤

[@Vochknode]

I just got mine around the same time but just now got my license. New riding buddies 🤙😁

[@Patriot-Logic]

Mr Noob, The statement to not use your rear brake is a noob remark! Back brake will squat the bike and settle the bike down entering a corner! A split second before hitting your front engage your rear brake! Try it next time on the track try it ! You will be surprised!

[@SeanTheShadySheep]

My best-friend sold me his yzf-600 for dirt cheap. I’ve ridden it a few hours in parking lots with supervision (father and brother have been riding for years) taking my permit class in a few days.

[@jenniferferris44]

I do have some advice for the person about practicing for a passenger, tall metal topbox w some extra weight to it. Throw spare gear in there or whatever else has some weight, a passenger is going to be more unbalanced with their weight but at least the topcase will give you a feel for the change in aerodynamics and height increase of the center of gravity

[@mrbluemellow9298]

In Australia our bike license works like this 18 (state veris) in Victoria 2 day course, which is a mix of theory and practice day 1, practice, test in a circuit and a road test day 2. Learners permit if you pass, must have a bike under 660 or 150KW to 100KG, after 3 months your eligible for the p plate test, practice then a 35KM ride, if you pass you get your p plates, 3 years, then finally license test, 12KM solo ride with a inscturo following you, if you pass you get your full license which is unrestricted on bike size (:

[@lexfrost2670]

In Australia you aren’t allowed to take a pillion passenger for 3 years after you’ve gotten your license

[@Soyab3anz]

not sure what state your in, but in QLD it's 1 year from getting RE (p or O). add the 3 months of RE (L)

[@alexhammer3254]

@@Soyab3anz he's probably in NSW, I think, I'm in QLD like yourself.

[@lexfrost2670]

Soya I’m in VIC. Here you do your learners first, and you’ve got a 15 month window to go do your check ride and license test. Then when you get your license you’re on the LAMS restrictions for the following three years (can’t ride anything bigger than a detuned 650, no pillion passenger, gotta have 0.0 BAC) but don’t have to display a p plate if you’re a fully licensed car driver

[@carlmayer691]

UK has very strict laws when your a 'noob' rider...which keeps galactically irresponsible new riders from purchasing a 700lb Road King or V4-R LOL....honestly as a ex law enforcement officer...if US would have this step up cc system legislation here, I know of 2 lives it would have saved

[@1MaximusDecimusMeridius1]

You can keep Australia. It has fallen.

[@gabrielchristus8092]

Just got my first bike the other day. It’s a 2005 Sazuki boulevard m50 my uncle gave me. Still trying to get it running, it’s been sitting in the woods for over 10 years.

[@b.p.stimemachines2327]

Remember I am old and was taught that we have front and rear brakes for a reason and in general stopping use both fairly evenly or use your engine then just use brakes to make the final stop

[@Ritalie]

The clanking crunching sound when you shift to 1st gear can be entirely eliminated by switching to Motul 7100 or Motul 300V oil, which somehow helps the clutch disengage more fully. The viscosity and the type of oil you're using, seems to largely determine how bad the crunching noise is. People who try the Motul full synthetic, say that it silences the crunch, makes the shfting less notchy, and quiets the top end of the engine. Amsoil says that Motul is no good, so you'll need to decide on your own.

[@matt-g-recovers]

I don't mind the volume of sound when clunking into first.. But if the bike has a crunching sound... can't do it ;)

[@squaaaaak3178]

Ah, ye olde oil thread. Good times.

[@69sound81]

31:35 hop back into the bike, maybe use a smaller and less intimidating machine if available or simply drive in a more calm manner. Asses the incident, make sure you understand what happened exactly and if there is anything in your power to prevent that from happening again (maybe skill, maybe awareness, maybe changing tires, maybe general maintenance, maybe some space between you and other vehicles, maybe you simply felt like you were superman and you trusted a bit too much your bike and your reflexes and the overall situation). Adjust and slowly progress back into that same situation, but being much more cautious. For example, a friend of mine dumped his bike mid corner going fast. He went mentally through the whole thing and he found out he was riding a bit too fast, he had the feeling of "being invulnerable like superman" or being unable to make a mistake, he got too fast into the corner with a bike that was not meant to lean so much and with tires that didn't have enough grip for that and then he trusted the pavement not having any loose material and tried to apply too much throttle on his way out. Basically, he was trying to race moto GP in a mexican street, with traffic, using a little yamaha r15 with cheap tires and no true racing experience. So, he inmediately got a pulsar 200 from bajaj (very comparable to the yamaha, a bit heavier) and found a space where he could simulate that same turning situation (abandoned parking lot with a perfect drawing on the floor of the road he crashed on) and he practized. He made a 1 week, everyday practice period untill he regained confidence to travel through very tight corners at a decent pace and then he went back to the public road for his daily commute. He ended up using that space to test his abilitues and skills as well as the regular limits of his bike and he also found some decent dirt roads that forced him to travel them slower in order to keep his limited traction. He now uses a super nice yamaha r1 to travel through the main highway in Mexico every week, he goes fast but he is very concious of the risks and limitations of a public road and he has never crashed again. He understood that racing should be done in a track, without regular traffic and whatever you might encounter out in the road.

[@69sound81]

12:34 naked or general purpose bike on the 650 category can be better. I was actually going to advise for a middle weight bike in the adventure/naked/crusier category for a big guy

[@Samanthabowlin]

This was super helpful! Thank u Yammie!💕 I'm getting my first bike in 3 months 😊

[@LightningMcshid]

I bought a 06 Lifan 250 like 5 years ago. A year later I jumped up to a 06 Yamaha Roadstar 1700. Was I ready for that massive of a bike? No. But I got used to it really fast. 🤣🤣🤣

[@caylemsepeda4845]

The gear change is tricky lol i think the Chinese gears make more sense tbh

[@timothyjamieson1282]

On the question of back wheel locking up, I was at the last couple of events of Paeroa Street races in NZ. At the end of the main straight is a 90 degree corner. The Super Motards were coming hot and braking so hard you could see daylight under their rear tyres. Then they were leaning in super hard for the corner with the back tyre still not on the ground! 500 cc dirt bikes with road race tyres fitted. No lacknkf commitment there!!

[@markhall3434]

Yep.. rear brake only for low speed stability and of course in Rain, Snow(?), mud, gravel, grass, dirt front wheel traction is questionable.

[@ConsideringMyPosition]

I bought a s1000rr for my 2nd bike after 4 months as a new rider. Was that the right choice, NO. However, I thought the setting (nanny systems) and the fact that I wasn’t revving super high. I thought it was quite tame. I have since learned I can have more fun on a smaller bike. My goofing around bike is a Monster 821 and it has more character.

[@Ferntheyhuman]

Im glad I live in Australia, all the riding "tips" you give for beginner riders are taught as part of a mandatory "pre-learners" course here. Makes me extremely glad im not stuck on U.S roads.

[@Precastfir197]

We too have beginner courses over here mate

[@Ferntheyhuman]

@@Precastfir197 maybe, but in Australia they're mandatory to have been finished and passed to even think about obtaining a laerners licence

[@Precastfir197]

@@Ferntheyhuman we still have to take the dmv test they just make that better

[@Ferntheyhuman]

@@Precastfir197 okay , but in Australia they actually put you on a motorcycle for 2 days as part of the pre learners course and teach you how to ride and then you pass a general knowledge test afterwards aswell, you're not expected to pass a test and then be sent on your merry way is what im saying

[@wellnesscoach73]

Riding a bike in the USA 🇺🇸 some days feels suicidal

[@sammy2840]

Finally sold my GoldWing. I’m 67 years old and just can’t throw it around or move it in my Garage! I miss riding it though! What a great handling 6 cyl beast! Above 20 mph it feels like a 600 cc sport bike! Now searching for a 300 to maybe 400 pound bike. Must A. Rip my arms off when I open it up, B. I better see what Captain Kirk saw when he ordered Zulu to go to Warp Speed, C. if anything passes me I’m bringing it back. D. And finally, being a handsome chick magnet on my own...the bike MUST be up to my manliness standards! Any recommendations? Thanks!

[@sharm4nn]

Try the cb350... or the new beneli 502

[@davidwendel6080]

As far as breaking mid-turn you can do it but obviously not at the extremely angles of high-speed cornering. slower speed turns can be done as well as more casual in the twisties but you're not staying leaned over as you continue to break harder you're straightening the bike up as you continue to apply brake pressure the best way is to never let off the brakes that way there's always already a little bit of front pressure pushing the front tire into the ground. Master the brakes

[@anti-christ.666]

Im barely 5'7" and ride an R6. I installed lowering bars which allowed me to put both feet on the ground but quickly raised it back up and decided to just 1 foot it.

[@gdswghdsCjiirwe]

First gear clank is the call to arms for everyone at the front of the traffic lights just before they go green

[@RCIXM24]

I'm a new rider and your videos have been great, but that HEALTH T shirt made sub! You the man!

[@QuakeGamerROTMG]

"If it's over 5 years I usually don't like to buy it" *Looks at my two first bikes, both more than 20 year old sport bikes*

[@joeycourtice4157]

Lmao same, 30 and 40 years old

[@iantang58]

14-year old, pooled money with my friend to get an unbranded 1 cylinder 4 stroke Chinese motorcycle (all we could afford). Learnt how to ride one from one of Yammie's videos. Surprisingly haven't had an accident in it yet, probably because I live in a place with very few people.

[@iantang58]

100cc, probably.. 6,7 horsepower? Not the most reliable thing

[@panconhuevo4377]

⁠@@iantang58im your same age right now . have you ever been stopped by police and gotten in trouble because of not owning a endorsement or license

[@iantang58]

@@panconhuevo4377 haha, I dont take it downtown, getting fuel can be troublesome though, lots of filling stations rejected me fuel. Other than that the police is just decorative in my area.

[@piefingers1369]

for Pillion Practice, grab mountaineering type backpack, you know the type, find an army vet, they will have one somewhere for you to borrow. fill it up heavier and heavier, and strap it on vertically. bit of a pain to get on the bike - provided you have strapped it on properly (for side to side movement ) it should stay with you like a Passenger, you get the odd whack in the back when breaking - just like a noob pillion that doesn't know how to reach for a tank. if you blast off too fast - you might lose yer backpack - ergo yer passenger if they not holding on. just like the sudden duck down leaving them in the 90mph wind you were just shielding them from. by all means start with a bubblewrap filled backpack and work up with bags of sand. Ain't nothing gonna prep you for a Pillion that leans the wrong way in the turn. or worse, throws themselves into the turn more than your trying to do.

[@dacasa1379]

Thanks for all the videos. I'm about to get my first bike in about a week!

[@Willkhalifa]

I got my first bike last month, Svartpilen 701. Really good tips they didn’t talk about in the MSF, thanks Yammie.

[@Dubst3pT3ch]

I just picked up a Svartpilen 401. Be safe rider.

[@moddingninjagaming]

If you wanna practice riding 2-up without a passenger, an (imperfect) simulation is to tie down a rice bag or weights to the pillion seat, said weight being equivalent to the average passenger (60-80 kilos / 90-150 lbs)

[@robotbuster1487]

Dear Mr. Noob: What YT channel does a great job in Dual Sport motorcycle content.? This video has been helpful on several levels

[@opeboi1539]

depends on what kind of dual sport content you want, Fooligan is a good channel imo but only if you like wheelies

[@robotbuster1487]

@@opeboi1539 That guy doesn't leave the pavement, or the county.

[@opeboi1539]

@@robotbuster1487 he does in some vids

[@yammienoob]

Everide - look no further

[@taylorsmuin5298]

The slow speed beginner dropping thing is 100% true, first time I dropped my bike as a 16 year old beginner I was backing it up to put it away and turned it away from me and instead of changing what side of the bike I was on I didn’t and just dropped it

[@Dr.feareau]

Seat height is still an issue when your 5'5" . That's why they make lowering brackets 👍

[@Cosmonaut_Neko]

So for me I tend to have rear brake lockup whenever I downshift aggressively then apply both brakes hard. I know it's because the rear brake is already getting stopped by the engine but it still freaks me out a bit until my brain goes alright we made that happen.

[@squaaaaak3178]

I let a little air into the rear hydraulic so it's far less effective.

[@troydavenport9244]

Clutches in motorcycles are made to be "ridden". The whole point of a wet clutch system is the ability to operate at partial or full engagement. I feather my clutch quite heavily when performing right hand turns at intersections. I have never had to replace the clutch on any of my daily ridden road bikes. Track bikes on the other hand... I'll never tell...

[@spencerlucas5835]

He is correct on the braking mid corner but he never toutches on the subject of slow speed cornering while braking mid corner ond the gyroscopic effect of braking round corners and the bike self righting itself to then head in a straight line.

[@jerimiah_y]

Don’t forget many required to be able to hear sirens, etc. For example with earbuds in many areas legally need to leave 1 ear open.

[@Sevastra666]

Key tip put ur hockey bag on tape handles drive in a parking lot 4 2 up it's close

[@sheheryar2110]

OMG Yammie!! You put Yamaha YBR 125 ESD on the thumbnail. I own this bike and use it as an everyday commuter. A real fun to ride! You just went from one of my favourite youtubers to my most favourite youtuber. 😍😁 Lots of love from Lahore, Pakistan!

[@TheHIMLegacy]

Here in Europe, at least in Luxembourg, when you do your bike license, The A2, you have a 2-year learning time with an obligatory road safety course within those 2 years, and your bike has to be limited to 35kW. After those two years you‘ll automatically get the A License with no limitations. I‘m doing the license right now and I think it‘s safer for beginner riders. As about 2024, in Luxembourg were 6 fatal bike accidents so far. Which is kind of low compared to other countries.

[@taylorsmuin5298]

100% right about buying from an older person, bought my 2015 ktm duke 390 this March from an older man, 2800km (1740mi) amazing condition and got it for $3400CAD ($2620USD),

[@b.p.stimemachines2327]

Yup don’t force yourself to adapt to the previous owners setup change asap before you get used to it

[@crzydart]

My bro let me borrow his 2008 honda rebel to practice riding a bike for the first time. Now I want something fatser I'm trying to learn more about bikes. I don't even want to drive my car anymore

[@wealllame]

Yea time to upgrade bro

[@raymondj8768]

I used the left foot trick when i was 15 riding my dads Yamaha it 400 it was a big ass bike but i loved wriding it !