NEW RIDER HITTING THE FREEWAY FOR THE FIRST TIME | BEGINNER RIDER | 2024 NINJA 500 KRT SE

[@_d--]

Gear? Check Respect distances? Check Doesn't wobble? Check Awarness on passes? Check You are doing great my man! Ride safe ✌️

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks brotha! I appreciate you for watching!

[@WindyWalk]

Hey man, about shifting into Neutral accidentally: Newer Kawis have a Neutral Finder that makes it so that below a certain speed or when you are completely stopped you will always shift from first into Neutral. So try shifting into second gear at a higher RPM than you are used to and the problem should go away. I had the same problem initially on my Z900 and when I started riding out first gear longer than I was used to the problem went away!

[@MotoTSJ]

Thank you for advice! It is a little frustrating but I have been a lot better the last few days of not hitting neutral. I will try this next time I ride. I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!

[@WindyWalk]

@@MotoTSJ You're welcome! Enjoyed seeing you ride on the freeway for the first time and got flashbacks to how imposing it was for me at first too.

[@MotoTSJ]

@@WindyWalk it was definitely fun and intense lol. I’ll slowly practice with more traffic as I get more miles under my belt!

[@endriolima5685]

I had this (and I eventually still have) sort of problem, because I tend to not go wham on the rpm`s when I'm riding around my neighbourhood, what I did was not only shifting on lower rpms but also not really kicking the gears. Even if you are at low rpm if you really kick the second up, with purpose it will go into second. Yes, sometimes it still happens to shift into neutral, but rarely. So, the tips: 1- Really kick the gears when shifting, don't go easy on them. 2- Try to use more of your rpm range before shifting into a higher gear.

[@jordonallison7886]

Same boat, my guy. I just got a Ninja 500 40th SE and it's kinda crazy how the speed doesn't really feel all that fast. The only time it really gets sketch is when you get hit with a crosswind. The bike's low weight really shows then and makes me want something heavier lol. Stay safe, have fun.

[@itsshadowuser9536]

was looking to get a zx4rr how is the weight comparison dont really know the weight of the 500

[@MotoTSJ]

Congrats on your 40th anniversary! Those are sweet looking, it was my 4th option of the Ninja 500 color schemes. Yeah it’s insane how it doesn’t feel like you’re going that fast! These bikes are very nimble and forgiving. I will eventually want my dream bike, ZX10r. Ride safe man!

[@MotoTSJ]

@@itsshadowuser9536 the ninja 500 is about 375 Lbs. and zx4rr is 415 lbs

[@capt.crunch1276]

Same feeling bro! I'm gonna lower my bike hopefully it's gonna feel a little more secure

[@jeremyjohnson4693]

Like your shadow on the ground with the sun behind you. Go Oilers!!!

[@MotoTSJ]

Yes go oilers! Haha yeah it looks like I’m racing my shadow, like horizon the video game

[@MotoTSJ]

Hope you enjoy this video! Freeway riding is fun 😅

[@jv9875]

Hell yeah bro getting a 500 pretty soon here, stay safe brother 🙏

[@MotoTSJ]

It’s a fun bike! Enjoy it once you get it. Thanks, ride safe brotha!

[@flyfrog6]

Sick bike man! I have a '23 Ninja. As far as shifting accidentally into neutral, you can also adjust your shift lever and move it up or down. If you're shifting into neutral often, you can try moving it a bit further down so there's less travel time from your foot to lever when upshifting. Just one of those ergonomic things that you should customize to yourself on any bike new to you

[@MotoTSJ]

I did mess with the shift lever down there, I have riding boots, but I may mess with it more to find the sweet spot. Still messing around with the clutch lever too. Over time I’ll find the right spot for me. Thanks for tips and supporting my channel!

[@MotoTSJ]

What color is your ninja?

[@avik1035]

cant wait for bro to upload more and be famous

[@MotoTSJ]

thanks man! That would be a trip for sure

[@clashwithtron3558]

Sick bike! I enjoy your cam angle and audio sounds good

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for watching i appreciate it!

[@mubeans4715]

Hey bro great video! As a word of advice, I'd recommend blurring you're speed when you hit numbers above the speed limit, just incase anything happens with the cops, they won't have video evidence of anything if ykwim! But keep it up man, you've gained a sub!

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for the tip I appreciate it! Didn’t think of that haha. Ride safe brotha!!

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

You are a good person looking out for him. stay safe and I hope you are enjoying riding a bike you like. 👍 From Australia

[@markosborne9558]

FROM SOME OLD GUY THATS RODE FOR FIFTY YEARS -- "SUSPECT EVERY VEHICLE AND SCAN CONSTANTLY" GOOD LUCK.

[@MotoTSJ]

Thank you for this tip, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching and ride safe!!

[@mastercap4207]

I’m getting a ninja 500 this Saturday I can’t wait !!!! Loved ur vid btw

[@MotoTSJ]

Sweet! Thanks for watching! What color are you getting?

[@mastercap4207]

@@MotoTSJ I subbed too bro! And I’m just getting an all black one my buddy has the red one so we gunna be looking dope af 😂

[@MotoTSJ]

@@mastercap4207 that’s awesome, you guys will enjoy those bikes, they are fun 😈

[@MotoTSJ]

@@mastercap4207 that’s awesome man! Thanks for the support!!

[@mastercap4207]

@@MotoTSJ of course dude you seem very genuine and like I said I liked the videos, I look forward to more!

[@ImmortalBanditz]

bro u have one of the cleanest quality looking videos and best sounding mic for ur motovlogs i wanna start to i NEED to know your setup its perfect

[@MotoTSJ]

I appreciate that! I have an other video that explains all the equipment I use! It’s simple and does the job.

[@maya-d8m2s]

love it dude

[@MotoTSJ]

I appreciate it!

[@capt.crunch1276]

I went on the interstate for the 1st time about a month ago, the wind was insane, a bus passed be up and it was absolutely frightening

[@MotoTSJ]

Yeah the wind is the biggest concern for me, especially if it’s super windy out I avoid the interstate for those reasons.

[@capt.crunch1276]

@MotoTSJ the ninja is so light weight, I'm really considering lowering it a couple inches. I'm not a race track guy so I don't think it would hurt to much

[@aidenlothian9642]

You're treating 1st to 2nd like 3rd gear and up. 1st to 2nd has the longest feeling throw. You're not doing enough movement on your shifter. It's mechanical. Clutch in full movement on the gear lever. Just take that extra bit of time to pass thru neutral. If you want to make it easier make sure your clutch freeplay is between 2-3mm and adjust the shifter to match your foot angle so you can get maximum movement out of shifter easier. Edit: Just seen a few other comments recommending this advice

[@MotoTSJ]

I appreciate the advice! I have messed around with it and it’s much better now!

[@sekinchance5186]

that positive neutral finder on kawa dont play. My 400 wasnt so bad with it but my 650 is. I just kick harder between 1st and 2nd to avoid it

[@MotoTSJ]

Gotcha, it’s been annoying but I don’t think I’ve hit neutral in about a week! I definitely have been kicking up harder lol. Thanks for watching!

[@beefytom1]

may try lowering the shift lever a few notches to help with getting past neutral

[@MotoTSJ]

I think I have found the sweet spot, I appreciate your input!! Thanks for watching!

[@tzick]

Ride safe! Have fun

[@MotoTSJ]

Thank you for watching! I will ride safe!

[@Josephk2000]

Hey man, sick ride. Wanted to ask, what do you use to record? I’m guessing a go pro but if it’s something different please let me know

[@MotoTSJ]

@@Josephk2000 I use a go pro. I have a video on the equipment I use to make these videos!

[@jeremyjohnson4693]

Shifting I did it when your a new rider plus new bike needs more time to work it in.

[@MotoTSJ]

That makes sense, I did move the friction zone of the clutch around, trying to find my sweet spot for it

[@smithchristopher3026]

The bike sounds sick in those slower and lower gears. Which slip on do you have?

[@MotoTSJ]

It sure does! It pops quite a bit. I have the leovince gp Corsa matte!

[@jamesstakeontheworld9724]

I just wanna add you shouldn’t red line in a gear before shifting, try shifting little before or when u red line don’t stay in the highest rpm for too long in Low gears 1-5 it’s easier on the engine in the long run ENJOY GREAT JOB on the high way!! I just bought this bike don’t have my license yet but I’ve driven manual cars and i was taught to shift mid rpm or shortly before red line but don’t keep it there for too long if u on highest rpm

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate it. Hopefully you can tell I’m doing better in my later videos.

[@Soeks77]

I wouldn’t be afraid to give it throttle when you take off, it’s an oil soaked wet clutch pack it won’t burn like a car’s does.

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate it!

[@Soeks77]

@@MotoTSJ yesir brother 👌

[@MOTOGLOCKG3]

Wish LA freeway traffic was like that

[@MotoTSJ]

Haha it was early morning on a Sunday. It does get backed up but not as nearly as bad as LA. Been there a few times and it’s insane

[@terrioja187]

If you dont mind, whats your height/weight? Also, do you find your foot hitting the exhaust at all? I know Ninja’s have huge fat exhaust tips stock. I am 6’2 250 and wear a size 15 so wondering if it will be hard on my knees and shift lever will be to tight of a gap

[@MotoTSJ]

Great question! I am 5’10 and 150lbs. I wear a size 10. My riding boots did not have any troubles with shifting, I did have to adjust the lever to fit my foot in there though, took few mins to do that. The stock exhaust is definitely huge, I did take mine off for a Leo Vince GP Corsa. You can check my most popular video and see the difference! I can flat foot the ninja very easily. I would suggest sitting on this one and a few other bikes to see how they feel.

[@darksabex9772]

+1 subscriber i love this kind of videos. I am planning to get Yamaha mto7 as first bike good luck 🎉❤

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for watching! When do you plan on getting your Yamaha mt 07?! Those are sweet bikes

[@darksabex9772]

@@MotoTSJ next month

[@MotoTSJ]

@@darksabex9772 awesome! Ride safe once you get it brotha! 🤙

[@andrenelson2270]

i want a ninja 500 so bad. nice vid

[@MotoTSJ]

Do you plan on getting one soon?? Thanks for watching!!

[@gorilladagoat]

w mortar cycle 🤯🤯🤯

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks bro! 😎

[@FrankJackson-ht6yq]

Luka dropping 60... sick ass bike!

[@MotoTSJ]

Thank you! I would enjoy that as long as they lose

[@Sa1ntMichael]

After I take my MSF course im gonna have to take my bike on the freeway to get it home, super scared tbh

[@MotoTSJ]

Try to learn as much as possible in the MSF course, and maybe practice a little more after the course before hitting the freeway. Just be careful and go at your own pace in the freeway. It sounds scary but it’s not to bad

[@crashhappy7296]

Hey! I've been to that dutch bros!

[@MotoTSJ]

@@crashhappy7296 you live in the treasure valley area??

[@wrightgaming9868]

Good video!! I want to get a motorcycle soon

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks! Ride safe when you get one! What bike do you want or plan on getting?

[@williambutler9989]

Brotherrrrrr!

[@MotoTSJ]

What’s up brother!!

[@dorstefan]

First motorcycle always seems to be enough in terms of power. Five minutes later you are checking the H2 prices.

[@MotoTSJ]

For real lol; my dream bike is 6R!

[@BlackenedDecay]

Idk if I should get this or the KTM RC 390

[@MotoTSJ]

I would go with the NINJA!! They are bullet proof

[@nebulaftw7260]

kawasaki is notorious for hitting neutral from 1-2, same thing on my zx6r.

[@MotoTSJ]

Gotcha! Thanks for the help. I just need to shift harder up I guess. What’s the best way to go about this if I do hit Neutral and I’m 20 mph? Do I just go back down to first then up shift on second with some throttle?

[@nebulaftw7260]

@@MotoTSJ honestly id just go straight up to second, but my gear ratios are a lot different than yours, i normally don’t shift into second until 30-35 or so.

[@MotoTSJ]

@@nebulaftw7260 that makes sense. I’ll try that next time. Yeah I usually got to shift around 17-22ish into second

[@KhanesJ]

I noticed you downshift after you have reached a lower mph. YOu can downshift in higher speeds if you wish to slow down, engine breaking will slow it down. Lets say you were at 80+ on 6th gear and you downshift to 4th gear, the bike will slow down without having to use the break. at 7:20 as you were exiting the highway, heres a perfect spot to downshift just when you're about to curve.

[@MotoTSJ]

So if I’m cruising at 80, I can downshift to 4th? The bike will just slow its self down? The manual says to downshift at certain mph from going down to the next gear though.

[@KhanesJ]

⁠@@MotoTSJ Exactly man. The manual gives pretty bad advice too, shifting at this speed and that? Using sound is better, it lets you know when to shift. You can just hear it when the bike needs to shift. Its ok to do these as a beginner but once you get more comfortable, it becomes a second nature. Also, there’s this guy on youtube that can explain what I was saying in my original comment better kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3SsZmt_i7mDZ6csi=cFArqmKAnVyKOrwk at around 5:30, he talks about how downshifting slows down the bike without having to use much break power at all. He also talks about rev matching and when to rev match. I pointed it out earlier that you should rev match at higher speeds because if you’re rev matching later then what are you really rev matching for? Hope this helps and you take it as a constructive criticism, it might be a lot to take in for a beginner. I think its important to keep learning ways to become a better and safer rider.

[@KhanesJ]

I would like to also advice that if you end up using the method of engine breaking, that you must tap on the front break to activate your breaklight and let others know you're slowing down. When you do there should be a clicky feeling to it, might be harder to notice with gloves on.

[@devonnobles1083]

​@@KhanesJi usually drag the rear brake a bit. It doesnt upset the bike as much as tappink the front. It draws the back end down a bit instead of diving the front end more.

[@MotoTSJ]

@@KhanesJ I appreciate the help, I am all for learning more ways to be a safer rider! I will check his video out and work on this!

[@Carlisho]

First time I hit the highway was on accident I didnt had a Quadlock yet and kept riding blind and all the sudden im in a wide ass highway with cars doing 80 past me 💀, shit was scary af

[@MotoTSJ]

I bet man! I plan on getting a quad lock soon. Definitely will be handy for navs, ride safe brother!

[@Carlisho]

@@MotoTSJ godspeed my friend, ride safe!

[@dustinvance736]

Did yours rev limiter suggest shifting at 4K? Is that until it gets broke in the 500 miles? Mine is wanted me to shift really early

[@MotoTSJ]

Yes, it was suggesting to start at lower RPMS but I increased it as I hit the next threshold. I’m about to hit the 600 mile break in period. Then I may turn it up more to maybe around 6k or turn it off.

[@dustinvance736]

@@MotoTSJ how do you adjust it?

[@MotoTSJ]

@@dustinvance736 it’s on your tac screen, in settings. Just hold the 2 buttons down to access your settings and you can adjust many things for your Tac screen.

[@fariessalama2000]

I have the same bike and to fix the neutral issue just literally pull up harder and further on the lever. I personally have never ran into that issue of hitting neutral by accident but since the gears are unilateral you can’t skip or jump a gear so imo just complete the full travel of the shift lever and you’ll be fine. Best of luck to you and ride safe brother!

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks man! I appreciate the tips and you ride safe as well! I’m a new rider still, got 6 weeks under my belt. How are you liking your Ninja 500? Done any mods yet?

[@Noony79]

Yeah this comment. Just be more definitive with your upshift. It will come with practice

[@MotoTSJ]

@@Noony79 thank you! It’s been much better

[@sriavula]

yes!

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for watching!

[@alskou6979]

cool asf bro

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for watching! Do you ride?

[@edwardyang872]

What microphone do you use?

[@MotoTSJ]

I use the purple panda mic, got it on Amazon. I’ll make a video of all my equipment I use soon!

[@wronger1000]

What exhausted do you have on it?

[@MotoTSJ]

Leovince GP Corsa Matte, it sounds perfect to me!

[@faheemwilliams5499]

How much u put down i need 1

[@MotoTSJ]

7.2k out the door!

[@faheemwilliams5499]

Pimpn aint easy!!!

[@DeDoubleL]

🔥

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for watching!! what bike do you have?

[@DeDoubleL]

@@MotoTSJ gsxr 600 .. ride safe bro

[@PlaguedFoxx]

this looks like texas

[@MotoTSJ]

lol Idaho! I love it here, thanks for watching!!

[@PlaguedFoxx]

@@MotoTSJ yeah ofc

[@Freddy0503]

god damn i need to save my money so this can be me next year, gonna be hard to stop being a moron with my money

[@MotoTSJ]

Save that money! It’s worth it!

[@rolanddiaz1974]

How. Much fokkkking top speed?

[@MotoTSJ]

Thanks for the support! I think top speed is 119

[@kongpaul3509]

Do a night ride

[@MotoTSJ]

I plan on doing many night rides with the go pro! Very soon! Thanks for watching

[@deedle6073]

Your roads are so empty

[@MotoTSJ]

It was Sunday morning at 730 am. Thanks for watching!