Learning How to Ride A Motorcycle (Day 4)

In this video, I’m continuing my motorcycle learning journey by practicing stopping and turning skills in an empty parking lot. I’ll also be learning how to counter steer and ride over speed bumps at low speeds. If you're new to riding a motorcycle, or if you're just looking to improve your skills, be sure to check out this video series! In each video, I practice different skills in a safe and controlled environment, so that you can learn the basics of riding a motorcycle with me! Stay tuned for more motorcycle learning videos, as I move on to more advanced techniques!
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[@kix1227]

You look to be progressing very well. Just a bit of advice that should help you in cornering, you should always turn your head and look where you want to go. It will make it easier to see where you are going and help you take sharper corners easier. Just my two cents.

[@olheghtt]

Yes, head turn is extremely important. Break the habit of not turning your head now.

[@Jimeoin351]

And do it while dragging the rear brake and slipping the clutch.

[@scottytoohotty7617]

Good comments, but nobody mentioned on fact. Either riding or driving, you tend to go in the direction you're looking. That's where "target fixation" comes from. Look into your turn. If you get in your car, try looking at the vehicle next to you. You'll notice that your car will gently start drifting towards that car. It's completely natural. Focus, and look where you wa t to go.

[@nottogood415]

for slow turning you need to add my clutch so let it out just a bit more and keep it there, you can also sit slightly off the seat of ya bike the opposite way you are turning to help keep the bike up, shift ya weight to that side and ya can also put your opposite foot down on to the foot peg applying downward pressure to help as well with slow turning be sure to look through the turn as well.

[@vicdevos2377]

What i learned was to squeeze the bike/tank with your knees for slow turning and maneuvering. Also really try to turn with your hips and not your shoulders. Love the video's and greetings from Belgium

[@denyskolesnikov8262]

Well done, Rea! I am with you on this road as an absolutely green rider!)) I just bought a new Rebel 1100 and have no clue how to even start this beast. Wish you best of luck. Both of us! Buffalo, NY :)

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you!! & wow the 1100 is great. Good luck to you :)

[@seanbirtwistle649]

🤘 stay safe have fun

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you :)

[@mokumiki9916]

Riding slowly is definitely hard indeed. In Japan we practice it a lot to get a licence.

[@RidewithRea]

It is! & wow Japan :O I've always wanted to visit there

[@Oryxxx]

Same thing in Finland. And riding slow is definitely slow. Slower than walking. Its a combination between clutch, rear brake and gas. Always remember to look further and in the direction you are going.

[@dadoleyna]

No 'pro' rider here, but just a few points of physics. May or may not help you, but I sure hope so. Your slow speed 'counter-steering' is actually is actually not that. Counter-steering is the is the name of the higher speed method of turning. Your slow speed maneuver is actually a counter-lean, which shifts the center of gravity downward to the tires and slows the fall of the bike in the direction of the turn. Staying in the same line as the bike in a slow speed turn is a recipe for a topple. Imagine the bike as a crowbar, with the rider sitting at the level of the handlebars and the tires the pivot point. That rider is far 'heavier' than a rider leaning opposite the tilt and sitting over the lower side of the tank. Secondly, and I'm not familiar with the 300 Rebel, but there SHOULD be a way to easily adjust the clutch to engage with either more or less clutch lever pull. A casual eye and ear tell me you are sometimes lurching the clutch back to the friction zone when you stall and are simply not giving enough throttle at other times. A more comfortable clutch pull for friction will help both. Best of luck in your adventures from windy West Texas, where 20mph is a calm spring day.

[@per-eivindeklund7393]

Hello Rea and congratulations for taking the step into learning how to handle a motorcycle. I've watched your progress until day 4, and I might notice a few other things coming from Norway. We don't always have as good standards on the roads, so when we learn how to ride there's a big emphasis on riding position. I noticed you struggled a bit at stopping, and it gets worse at higher speeds. Don't know if it has been mentioned, but when you ride try to squeeze your knees in. Leg-hug your bike at all times, and use your back and stomach to maintain an upright position. Arms should be slightly bent at all times. This will help you at stopping without the fear of falling over (as you hold the bike with your legs), and free up armmovement for when you're turning. But this is good, very good. Cherish the time, and remember, it's cooler to be able to handle a bike at slow speeds than buzzing past at high speeds out of control. This is fun!

[@joelrhodes3722]

Hey You’re doing great. Slow speed skills will make you a great rider. The more you practice the more natural and automatic everything will become. You really do develop muscle memory with riding and in time you don’t even have to think about what you need to do. Best wishes from Arkansas 👋🏻

[@RidewithRea]

Hi! Thank you so much! :)

[@mochisme]

I'm really enjoying your videos! They're giving me courage to go out and get my first bike lol.

[@RidewithRea]

I'm so glad you're enjoying them! I hope you get one :)

[@dangalli1]

Look to where you want to go and you will go there. Do not look at where you do not want to go or you will go there! That is a summary of target fixation. Please take some time and learn as much as you can on the subject. It will save you from bad things...

[@indraallian6371]

I think you are lucky to have such a great teacher. Calm and patient and very encouriging. Thats exactly what you need when you start off. GL on your jurney! 😎

[@RidewithRea]

He is so great and I'm very thankful. thank you!

[@terryjohnston708]

Doing great Rea! On your stops using just the rear brake practice keeping your foot on the brake and just putting your left foot down and you will have a smoother stop and the bike will be more stable. Keep it up I enjoy watching your progress and you're going to be a great rider.

[@CurlyWolf_]

Counter steering doesn't really come into play until above 25mph

[@RidewithRea]

Yes you’re right!! I wasn’t going fast enough for counter steering. I was able to practice that on the MSF course

[@jvcoulter]

She just had the term wrong. She was practicing low-speed counter-balancing (leaning the bike but keeping the torso relatively vertical). A useful skill.

[@elebeu]

Your instructor is great at calmly correcting and encouraging your practice. We often forget how challenging it is to learn a new skill, especially when there are so many variables and you are developing muscle memory. To remind yourself how much you rely on muscle memory for almost every daily task, try brushing your teeth or your hair with the opposite hand.

[@233kosta]

Being able to flat foot the bike is great, but really you want to get into the habit of stopping left foot down only as soon as you can. Counterintuitively, it's a more stable position bike leaning slightly left with your left leg taking the load. That way the wind can't surprise you as easily. It also frees your right foot for the rear brake. That's important when stopping because it allows smoother and generally better control over the machine while stopping. It'll take a bit of practice to get comfortable doing it that way, but then you'll find yourself having fewer panic stop/stall moments, so it's worth the effort. Oh, and remember, if you panic - grab the clutch, *not* the front brake ;)

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you, yes I totally get what you mean! I will practice that next time

[@233kosta]

@@RidewithRea Enjoy! Also, if you want to build countersteering into this, turning the bars to the right as you come to a stop will make the bike lean left just in time ;)

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

With your tight turns..... Look in your left mirror (turn your indicator on as well so people know what you are doing), then look to your front, then look slightly over your left shoulder (imagine looking straight ahead and turning your head 90 degrees to the left)... When going to your right do the opposite. Right mirror. Right Shoulder. Oh and try this. Sit on the bike. Hands on the bars and both feet on the ground push your hip to the right but your shoulders will move slightly to the left, try your hip to the left and shoulder to the right. When you do a tight turn to the right push your hip to the right and your shoulders will go left look to your right and look where you want to go same for the left turn. You should find it easier to do those turns but you HAVE to look to the left or right as you do the turn. Or you wont know what you are turning into without looking first.

[@grenvallion]

what speed were you getting up to here? countersteering comes into effect at roughly 20mph at the lowers so any lower than that, you're not going to be able to countersteer the bike anyway. slow speed riding is the hardest to get right imo. it's useful for filtering though so it's good to be able to do it well.

Exact, at slow speed is counter balancing. Moving the whole body (not the shoulder only ;) ) to keep balance.

[@RidewithRea]

Yes you’re totally right!! I was not going fast enough to counter steer. But I did learn how to do that in my MSF course when I took it recently

[@grenvallion]

@Rea yeah, it feels totally different. Hope you passed! Lower speed turning, you'll usually use just the clutch and either no throttle or little throttle. Bikes are more stable at speed, too, so hopefully, you're more comfortable

[@rickinman3820]

REA, keep up the very good riding of that awesome bike you have.

[@RidewithRea]

thank you!

[@Chadman03elantra]

There is a lady that rides a Honda Rebel to work where I work. She is what I would call a hardcore rider. As long as it's not snowing or icy she's riding that thing in. I ride but I'm definitely a fair weather rider lol.

[@redfoxcb9]

You're doing great! Like someone else said, turn your head while turning. Always look where you want to go and not right in front of you. You will go where you look and you'll also be able to spot any obstacles before you get to them. The MSF course is great and you'll learn a lot. Just make sure to listen to your instructors and you'll do great!

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you so much!! Turning my head helps SO much lol and the MSF course was great :)

[@bitx5]

First!! I love these videos, I am really considering to buy this motorcycle in Mexico, but I also am new, so thank you for sharing your experience!!

[@RidewithRea]

Hi! Gosh this comment makes me so happy! The rebel has been so great to learn on. Whatever motorcycle you end up getting I hope you have a great time riding :)

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

Hello again. I am pleased to see you trying to take off with your right foot up on the peg. When you come to a stop (emergency or normal stop) leave your right foot on the peg so you can use the back brake and not be left stranded with no brake and having to snatch at the front brake. You are teaching your self an INSANELY bad habit of taking your foot off the back brake it will get you into trouble... Again try this way of taking off (11 years of teaching riders every one of them coming to the conclusion that it is better than throttle first ESPECIALLY the first time you have to hill start)... Put your right foot on the brake, press it down so you cant move. Let your clutch out till you hear the engine die down and the friction point engages.... Put a little bit of throttle on to help the bike to not stall... Let your clutch out 1 more millimeter (and then don't let it out any more till your left foot is on the peg and you are feeling comfortable and moving solidly) then take your foot completely off the brake (you will start to move forward) and your left foot moves like it is taking a step and then up it goes onto the peg.... After a few seconds and you feeling comfortable you can let the rest of the clutch all the way out. HONESTLY if you learn this way of taking off 2 things will happen. 1: YOU WILL NEVER have a problem doing a hill start... and 2 when you master this way of taking off you will NEVER stall your bike or roll backwards and you will feel less wobbly on your take off..

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you so much. Yes I made sure to practice starting with my right foot up. I will continue to practice until it becomes a natural feeling & same goes for your tips! I will practice that next time, thank you!

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

@@RidewithRea The idea of Clutch to friction point, throttle to stop stall, foot off brake to move, will take a few goes to get right but once you do you'll never go back. I promise. It is the best take off method. And also 2 other things I always talk to my students (I have more than that tho lol) about. 1: Which is easier to balance a car or a bike? Why? Don't crawl on a bike with 5 mtrs left to the intersection crawl 20 mtrs. If you get to 5 mtrs from the intersection and your cant flow through choose to stop. 2: You drive a car right? So in a car you can only control your speed or your brakes 1 at a time. You either do Clutch and Brake or Clutch and Throttle, so your two feet and 1 hand for your gears if you drive a manual. On a bike each of your limbs control an item. Left hand controls clutch, right hand controls throttle or front brake, left foot controls gears and right foot controls back brake. If you ignore your front brake for a second (I would suggest getting used to it but use your back brake for a more natural stop just like you would in your car).... A motorcycle is THE most controllable vehicle in the world. Think about it. =-)

[@clubman630]

When using that rear brake only don't take the foot off the brake. Put only your left foot down to balance the bike when you come to a stop and leave your right foot on the brake. 👍 You're doing great keep at it!

[@RidewithRea]

Ah yes, thank you for that tip! I will practice that for next time.

[@greatkingrat]

Ok….my favourite thing that you do is take some of the “abrupt” comments from your videos and turn them into positive points and you really listen. You’re not defensive at all and you’re open minded, even when the comments can be a tad “strong”….also I love how thoughtful you are. You’ve put a lot of thought into purchasing a really good bike for you, both a good reliable brand and a good size engine 300cc is perfect as it has power to “get out of the way/ of traffic” as well as not too much as to be intimidating. Good teacher, good student, good listening skills. (Let alone editing!)

[@timsykes6197]

Doing great just need to turn your head in the direction that you want to go

[@RidewithRea]

Ah yes that was what I realized I forgot to do after looking back at the videos. I will practice that next time :)

[@loosingparts6159]

I would love to see you keep your right foot on the peg. Only put down left when stopped. Do it every time. It will help when sitting on a hill and become habit. Holding front brake and trying to go is a big oof. Find a local High School to practice in.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Don’t you have driving schools there? Here in Germany you must learn at a driving school with their bikes. Also you must buy full gear before you start your first lesson. Then have 10 hours theory classes and an exam. And when ready you gotta go on exam riding one full hour with the examiner behind you, one mistake and you fail. That includes 20 minutes of special manoeuvres like U turns, emergency braking, avoiding car doors at 30mph etc etc. Average you will need about 30 hours of driving lessons before you pass, including 2 hours night riding and 1 hour highway .

[@RidewithRea]

Yes we do! I just finished taking the MSF course and passed 🎉

[@Dragoninja833]

Thats a great jacket. Nice! If you fall you'll stiff eff up your legs but your head, hands, torso and arms will be good though. :)

[@RidewithRea]

I just bought some Dainese riding pants 😊 very excited to wear them

[@jaarmen3990]

Great video Rea and congratulations on your starting to ride motorcycle. You may want to check out this page. It has all kinds of riding drills and tips. His name is Greg. Take care and be safe out there. youtube.com/@MotoJitsu

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you so much!😊

[@matthewsterpka1067]

You should fool around on a dirt bike to get your fears out of the way.

[@jakeave]

So last month I randomly went to the MSF class without ever riding a motorcycle, and then rode my newly purchased honda rebel 500 home the next week. Really you're a lot better than you think you are and there's only so much you can do in the parking lot. I'm doing parking lot stuff like once a week because that's what all the pros recommend to stay sharp, but you have to be on the street and be doing rides to really put the basics into muscle memory. Do I still stall at lights because I forget I'm in 3rd gear? Yes. But riding it to the gym, to friends' houses, to church, to eat, anywhere I feel comfortable - just riding it like 10-20 miles every day has helped me internalize all the basics to feel natural. I'm no longer scared of the bike, but definitely still scared of cars. Full send it and stay safe!

[@milenkosimic3721]

I follow you from Italy, i am thinking to buy a bike but i’d never drive it like you hahah, so i am waching you to try learn something 😅❤

[@RidewithRea]

Yay! I hope these videos can be helpful ☺️

[@sglover91]

Awesome progress! I did pretty much the same thing as you and bought a bike (Ninja 650) before I even knew how to ride. I did the California Motorcyclist Training Course, 1 day of classroom work, then 2 5-hour riding days and I was on the road shortly after! Keep working the slow speed maneuverability, clutch work, tight turns, safe braking and you're set...just takes seat time.

[@redtheexovet]

You got this! Your doing great! Fellow female rider here!

[@RidewithRea]

Hello! :) thank you so much! It's nice to see some female riders on here

[@laurenhamlin8054]

Girl, you're doing great! But.....turn your head! You gotta turn your head to where you want to go. It feels a bit unnatural at first, but look where you want to go!

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you!! I’ll practice that more :)

[@aaronscoasters]

You should really consider taking the BRC2 course. You can skip BRC1 as it spends half the time teaching you how to drive a manual on a motorcycle. BRC2 starts after that on the beginner steps AND you are on your own bike. I am becoming a MSF Coach this summer, cant wait!

[@TheBlueberryEffect]

You definitely should not skip BRC1 because they have the most basic weaving maneuvers everyone needs to learn. BRC2 Is for people that have had a couple of months on the bike

[@aaronscoasters]

@@TheBlueberryEffect This is false as I have taken both and also currently in training for BRC2. BRC2 skips learning how to shift gears and walk the bike around. You still go over friction zone and all that. You still do all the basic low speed maneuvers, but since you started 4 hours later than brc1 starts, you end by doing some more advanced maneuvers. Also, you are on your own bike.

[@WhatNotYT]

I love this advice and agree with it as well! Wish it could be skipped here (Florida) but the state requires the BRC1 in order to get your license.. no matter your age/experience.

[@aaronscoasters]

@@WhatNotYT In a way I really like that. Makes sure riders have a basic understanding of the motorcycle regardless of experience. In Indiana you can just take a written test and get your permit, then to get an endorsement you can take BRC1 or just schedule a skills test day and have to pass.

[@firmtomato7226]

Had some bad news today, but I got home from work to a *twelve* minute Rea video :D

[@RidewithRea]

Oh no!! Well I hope this video made your day a least a tad bit better? xD

[@lgarcia8828]

If only all beginners had an instructor this patient! ✨️ You lucked out! Thanks for posting & goodluck with it,I hope I catch on as quickly as you did! 🙌🏼

[@joeburr7537]

Need to zip-up that jacket and get better pants for a beginner☹️

[@RidewithRea]

Yes I'm trying to find some really good riding pants. Those are next on my list of gear to buy :)

[@lilynorthover8378]

Look for knee AND hip armour. Those are the bits I landed on when I fell off. Going slow, learning so no damage but a bit bruised. ( First time was a panic grab at the front brake and both times was from looking down. You are doing amazing)

[@MotobiRider]

more videos, i really love it. I am starting to learn motorcycle as well "I am riding a Benelli Motobi Evo 200" Just wan't to say your videos inspired me to pick a motorcycle and learn! keep the videos coming!

[@RidewithRea]

That makes me so happy to hear☺️ good luck on your journey!!

[@eugene_ok]

Finally made it to day 4 and you've got all the proper protection gear, way to go!

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you!

[@nottogood415]

when coming to a stop don't put both feet down like ya was doing only put your shifter side foot down. ya coming to a stop and braking then quickly smashing ya feet down to the ground. you should be able to sit there with the bike up with one foot down. keep ya brake foot up and on the brake lever.

[@KatrinaTrys]

Invest in a " hightail" for your hair 😉... So worth the money for you hair, trust me...❤ I always preferred going left 😂😂... When you start going faster, it's easier 😊😊 I don't get the counter steering thing, I just lean 😅😂 and it works 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@RidewithRea]

Oh my gosh!! Thank you for the hightail suggestion! I had no idea what that was but I looked it up and I LOVE IT. I’m going to get one😊

[@KatrinaTrys]

@@RidewithRea Best part is doing the hair toss 🤣🤣😉 when you take your helmet off 🤦🏻‍♀️❤️... On a serious note, they are AMAZING... Just remember to take it lose when not in use to keep it from getting stretched out 😉...

[@KJ7JHN]

will you be posting / recording the drivers ed course when you get your permit?

[@RidewithRea]

Hi! Yes I hope I can record some of the test :)

[@dandydon6049]

Teach her the friction zone method for slow speed control.

[@808maxstone]

Hi Rea, from Iowa, USA. Keep practicing. Riding a motorcycle is such an amazing feeling. Have you looked at what maneuvers you will have to do for your riding test? You should practice those. Can't wait until the cold and snow stop here so I can get my bikes out again. Take care.

[@RidewithRea]

I have not yet but I definitely will since I'll be taking the MSF course very soon!! Thanks so much :)

[@sigridgobel1098]

What about your handlebars ??? Is it from Honda?

[@RidewithRea]

The previous owner got them. I believe from RevZilla. Called “z-bars”

[@marklisinski3192]

For the slow stuff, keep the bike above 5 mph. You won't drop the bike. It works with my 800 so it'll work with your 300

[@zaibkhan5037]

Hi , how did you manage to get your bike to your location , i imagine its away from home ... Ps loving your blog , am also getting ready to recieve my AJS Cadwell , i've only ridden autos so your blogs are of an immense help

[@MikeHensley-sc3ns]

Adjust llifter tick .. 0.03 to 0.04.. really from 0.02 by KZbin .. I think it’s 8ft lbs tourque when setting back… .. gotta find TDC.. do intake exauhst .. turn counter clockwise 180*… thyhen do pistion #2.

[@atlaslyons6990]

Always great to see a new rider!! I think as a new rider you'll be able to show others what it's like and draw them in too! Good luck!

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@rickinman3820]

Rea, you are doing great.

[@RidewithRea]

thank you!

[@azertube77]

May I ask what scorpion helmet is that you are using?

[@RidewithRea]

yes! its the Scorpion EXO Full Face Helmet - amzn.to/3RugSyl

[@domekr]

Can I ask how tall you are? to understand if the Honda Rebel is right for me? Thank you

[@RidewithRea]

Yes I’m 5’4!

[@domekr]

@@RidewithRea thenks 👍🏻

[@richardsinger3962]

When you stop resist putting your feet down and balance as long as possible

[@AceGoodheart]

Some Karen probably called security. When I get my bike I plan to practice in the school parking lot on weekends when no one is there. Hopefully I don't get kicked out by anyone.

[@johnmeier270]

Award of caution. My wife and I were nearly killed on Mulholland Dr 15 years ago by an impatient 17 year old driver. They ran us right off the road trying to pass in a construction zone... and kept on going ..... yep hit and run. Please be careful out there

[@Poigel]

Great progress! Looking foreward to the next vid. it‘s a common mistake to mix up counter steering vs counter leaning. You trained counter leaning on slow corners where you move your upper body. Counter steering is a methode to „lean“ the bike quicker into corners with speeds over 15mph. But that to advanced to learn now.

[@RidewithRea]

Ah yes!! We practiced counter steering in the MSF course, going much faster. I misspoke. What I was doing in this video was more of a lean at slower speeds.

[@abssnipes]

to countersteer pratice number 8 , 30 feet circles at 1st gear at a quick pace. in conjonction,practice at the same time counterbalancing during these 2 exercises. you will lean and thereof coutersteer. pratice with conscient thought of steadily pushing the handlebar (right side to go right/ left side to go left). another pratice is also a 30 feet circle but shift your weight of your upperbody inside the circle. the bike will lean less but you will also contersteer ........ the problem with countersteering comes with the fear of leaning the bike. To overcome any stalling raise a little the RPM and keep the squeeze all the time near the friction zone. one way to do that is squizing the clutch with 2 or 3 fingers only. enjoy riding and keep safe

[@drmscoggins]

I love watching your videos and don’t feel so bad about buying a bike before learning to ride! Thanks for the encouragement 💕

[@douglasradowick508]

Rea, I have to say to you, and, your friend that you have the right "frame of mind"-to be an inspiration to ALL girls-especially the ones that are pre-teen, and, single digit age! To be a role model for them to follow! Blaze that trail for them to come behind you and attaining the achievement of get their motorcycle endorsement, for, future teems of females in the same grove, that they CAN do it with you as their "cheer leading squadron" to encourage them onto victory!👍🏍️⭐⭐⭐ Doug

[@jaxgarcia7814]

Wild Chickens in a park??? Do you live in Hawaii?? Lmao that’s the only place I’ve seen that before 😂❤❤

[@peterbrophy9442]

Hello from 🇨🇦 Great bike. My son wanted to get that exact same bike…one day I hope I get to ride with him. There are a LOT of good KZbin channels for beginner riders to look at. I’ve always enjoyed this one: youtube.com/@MotoJitsu I’m sure you will find some interesting topics from him. Be Safe. Have Fun and Welcome to the biker community. Cheers from Montréal

[@RidewithRea]

Hi!!! It's so nice to see people from all over the world that are watching this series. I really hope you're able to ride with your son soon :) Thanks for the channel recommendation!

[@richardsinger3962]

Don't use front brake on gravel in turn especially

[@markchase7419]

Practicing like that definitely helps! It's true, U-Turns are easier in one direction or the other..There is a dominance either left or right! Usually, U-Turns are left side.. very good video!

[@RidewithRea]

haha yea I definitely felt a dominance on one side. Thanks!

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

Lol depends on what country you live in and what their road laws are. =-) I live in Australia and all our U-Turns are to the right.... I think Rea practicing both directions is a good choice. I miss doing Figure 8's

[@chesterwolfe6899]

She looks like me learning how to ride! This gives me hope. Maybe one day I can ride effortlessly, look back on these days where I struggle to balance and think damn, I’ve come a long way. Hang in there everyone!! 😊

I like your videos, especially because I'm in the same situation. :D After several years of scooter riding I would like to buy a bigger motorcycle but I'm not so keen on manual shifting and found it very hard to learn. :D So keep up the good work! Greetings from Hungary.

[@RidewithRea]

Thanks so much and good luck to you on your journey😊

[@violetspider_]

Worse boots for this. Slippers are better than those, especially when you learn. Stop trying to look cool pp, being dead is not cool.

[@rogersmith5371]

You're getting good instruction and you're prepared to stick at it and learn. You'll keep improving with attitude. You're turning well. Speed humps are tricky just as in your car approach them at slow speed so you don't get jolted off the seat.

[@rene-yvescote3954]

I believe that the handlebar are a little bit too much forward. This change the rider position and can greatly affect the rider control especially at slow speed. Maybe bring them a little closer and see if you fell better. Good luck and stay safe.

[@josefranciscoelizaldeteyss4458]

TRY TO FOUND THE FRICTION ZONE OF YOUR CLUTCH, AND MANTAIN A LITTLE HIGHER RPMS, TURN YOUR HEAD AND SHOULDERS. DOING GREAT CONTINUE !!!!

[@johnconroy2694]

Good work. On a hardware note I'd ditch those handlebars and get some pull backs. Those look like an awkward feel.

[@locoocho2415]

Hey, Rea lookin good out there. Hang in there you'll get it. 👍

[@jacobboyko888]

Bought my first bike last summer 2009 yamaha vstar silverado classic 650 black and chromed up. Going for my license this summer. I have lots to learn as I live on a farm 3 miles of Gravel to the highway lol ! Anyways nice bike. Glad I came across this channel. 🙌

[@RidewithRea]

That's amazing! Good luck on getting your license :) Thank you so much!

[@brianr5356]

Great job. Never worry about stalling your bike, it happens to the most experienced riders. You should try adjusting your clutch so that it grabs a little earlier in the release. I find that most times stalling happens when the clutch doesn't grab until almost all the way extended. Keep making minor adjustments until you find your sweet spot.

[@cozyracer]

LOVE all of this. One quick note re: the starts and stops (though by now I'm pretty sure you're even better at them), giving a little more throttle is really helpful to ensure the start is smooth and doesn't stall. Basically inverting what the MSF teaches...throttle first, maintain some RPMs, and then let clutch out smoothly. That's one thing the MSF didn't really teach very well in my opinion -- they focused a lot on letting the clutch out slow but didn't emphasize that fact that the rear wheel needs power in addition to that. So getting that really helped me out, particularly on hill starts. I still stall on occasion though hehe. Outside of that, please keep going!! I'm looking forward to when you hit some roads for the first time. This series is awesome, thank you for sharing your rider journey. I think this stuff is really helpful to capture and share for the next person onward. Specifically from my perspective from being a really fresh rider not too long ago, all I did was look for videos like this and never quite find what I was searching for. So glad it's happening now! Ride on + ride safe.

[@aaronscoasters]

As a ridercoach in training, your first point is somewhat correct but also somewhat wrong. The reason we dont teach throttle and maintaining rpm's first is because the vast majority of beginner's do not even know how to ride a manual transmission when starting, and we run the risk of people popping a wheelie on accident. 2 days on the BRC1 with 10 hours of bike time isn't enough to teach people to give some throttle and maintain rpm, BRC 2 does a much better job at this since it is a little more advanced and on your own bike.

[@cozyracer]

Ahh I see, that makes sense. Throttle control is definitely a skill that is built gradually and with practice. Could see a lot of risk for a newbie whiskey throttling themselves since they do not have control finesse yet. Only reason why I suggested it was based on my BRC/MSF experience. I had no prior manual skills at all and was initially very frustrated at my first MSF because I was stalling so much, among other things. I thought the bike was meant to just move off slowly as I let out the clutch and kinda left the throttle alone. The coaches kept saying “maybe give it some gas”, but it didn’t click. After I went on my own with a minibike and practiced that takeoff technique, I was able to be more confident in the course on the provided bike and pass.

[@aaronscoasters]

@PhantomSpaceBike it's so complex which is why MSF tries to keep the class size down or at least the teacher to student ratio. It's hard to teach people with varying skills at the start so we are told to go ultra basic and work up. In your case, since you kept stalling, it would have probably been better to say, "roll on the throttle a tad quicker as you release the clutch " vs give it more gas.

[@RidewithRea]

Hi! @phantomspacebike Thank you so much for your comment. It makes me so happy to know that there are people that are interested in my journey & that these videos can be helpful for people :) I'm glad you're enjoying the series. I can't wait to get out on the road! Hopefully I can after I finish my MSF course at the end of this month.

[@rsngrl]

MSF, do it.

[@skillfullyyoursmaris4425]

Great content. Post more videos like this.

[@bradgray5629]

looks like you were learning quickly, positive and upbeat, patient instructor

[@frodobagginshire2462]

Bet if the model is a man, would we be having the same views 😂. Nice vid

[@marcverdi665]

Excellent exercises! Well done! Do you ride your bike to the practice spots, or does he ride it there? You’re doing great!! Enjoy and ride safe!

[@RidewithRea]

Thanks so much! He rides the bike to each practice spot :) I'm not ready to be out on the road just yet lol

[@6729solarwolf]

Good to have the jacket and boots on. Keep up the progress

[@stanleydenning]

Rea: You are doing very good. Keep up the practice. Your instructor is good.

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@JosephEarls98]

We need day 5 all the way to day 365🤝🏼😎🫡🫶🏼

[@RidewithRea]

😊😊👍🏼 I plan on making that happen! Haha

[@JosephEarls98]

Hell yes! Keep it up.🤝🏼💪🏼

[@peterbrophy9442]

One more KZbin Channel suggestion: youtube.com/@motorman857

[@Arabeon]

Moving your body to the opposite direction on slow speed will help you gain more confidence on your turns.

[@freeride6073]

It is so much more enjoyable watching this video of you going really slow than watching some squid on a litre bike going crazy fast down a busy highway . Great improvement , easy does it , keep it up .

[@thatotherguy6231]

Agreed. It doesn't matter how fast you can go if you don't know how to maneuver the bike. Slow speed/ technical riding is more fun in my opinion anyway, you can really learn how much you and your machine can do

[@RidewithRea]

@freeride6073 Wow! I'm so glad you like this video :) thank you so much!

[@tkraft1442]

Driving on a bump "that felt amazing" hahahaha... 😂

[@6729solarwolf]

A flip up / modular helmet is easier to wear and take-off. Some people doubt the safety standards of a modular helmet but I think that is in extreme race conditions only

[@user-hb7em6vl8p]

5:43😂

[@dolphin-studio]

Hey Rea I would advice to also start on the dirt, it will give you better bike control and the pavement will become super easy.

[@aaronscoasters]

Bad idea, especially on the rebel, unless on a dirt bike. You want to learn on a stickier surface, then move to a looser one. I used to race dirt bikes and now I am becoming a ridercoach for MSF this summer.

[@CurlyWolf_]

This guy sounds like Jimmy Chang.

[@jason-ed1uo]

Give a security guard any authority and the go nuts.

[@CharlesHuse]

MotoJitsu and Jerry Palladino both have really great videos up for learning the skills.

[@RidewithRea]

Thank you!! I like their channels a lot 😊

[@darrylcoomer1539]

Hi Rea, good morning from London, UK. When I taught my daughters to ride, the thing that helped them was to always give more throttle and control your speed with your clutch. give it more gas and slide the clutch lever out, that controls your speed and willl help you with practicing pulling away faster! good luck.

[@RidewithRea]

Hello! wow London, I've always wanted to visit. Thank you so much for the tip :)

[@Steadfastly7]

Great! I notice you have your hand on the clutch pretty much all the time when you are going slow. If you speed up a little bit, it will take the nervousness out of having to use the clutch and you will be able to concentrate more on riding than on controlling your speed with pulling in the clutch and worrying about stalling. I'm sure you'll figure that out in no time. Keep up the great work! It's wonderful to see your progress.

[@jvcoulter]

On this part of the learning curve, the clutch is still her safety switch to disengage engine power and remain in control. She'll rely on it less and less as confidence builds.

[@reyrey9752]

Me and my coworkers signed up for our msf in may and if we pass I want a rebel 300 so your videos have been very helpful and inspiring thank you and thank you to the ppl in the comments it helps not only her but new riders like me in the future know better.

[@RidewithRea]

That’s amazing!! Good luck to you guys 😊 I plan on uploading videos of when I take the MSF course next week so hopefully it’ll help give an idea of what to expect / prepare for

[@regk9077]

Lovin your adventure Rea!! Keep up the good work your doing great. Looking forward to the next practice session!!

[@RidewithRea]

Thanks so much!

[@ericromeiro6688]

Nice job 👍😊

[@RidewithRea]

Thanks!