Teaching My Girlfriend How to Ride a Dirt Bike

Pretty much ever since we first met, my annoying girlfriend Nicola has been hounding me to teach her how to ride a dirt bike… But I’ve seen enough of those whiskey throttling through the garden fence videos to know that it doesn’t always go well. And it’s for this reason that I’ve been hesitant to let her try, however her nagging’s persisted for over two-and-a-half years now so to be honest, I just got sick of it! And that’s how we got here, in the flattest paddock I could find on short notice, and with granddad’s old Honda CRF230 (literally the perfect machine for the job)… now it was just up to her.
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CREDITS
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Starring:
Nicola Fleitas
Ash Sowman
Edited by:
Ash Sowman
Camera Operators:
Ash Sowman
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Title Sequence
0:23 Ash's Predicament
1:45 A Crash Course in Dirt Bikes
6:22 Takeoff!
8:26 Why This Is a Big Deal For Her
10:31 X Games Mode
11:54 Adventure Time
13:14 Conclusion
15:13 End Screen

[@ashsowman]

Bit of a change of pace but I trust you guys'll enjoy it! I'm sure you can all remember your first rides (I fell off going over some pinecones on my CRF50 and cried for 10 minutes even though I wasn't hurt). The next episode of Crafting a KTM Killer will drop next Wednesday night at 8:00pm (GMT+13) and you won't want to miss it... The script got thrown out the window BIGTIME! See you then 👊

[@samb4678]

What year is that 230?

[@extraalexo8713]

stay safe

[@jjsroofing860]

No whiskey throttle into a tree. That was a good day. Always nice to see one more dirt bike enthusiast. She did really good.

[@tomslack1952]

This was basically a show of how lucky of a guy ash really is! Great content

[@leeknievel748]

Youre so right, hes very lucky, thats a pretty cool moto x bike.

[@Tom-ow3tq]

Nicola's a legend! Have enjoyed so many of your uploads since finding your channel a week ago. Good on ya Ash

[@DirtZen]

She did great. It's awesome to watch the exhilaration of learning how to ride for the first time. Fun stuff! 👍✌️

[@ZakD83]

Good one mate!...Just a safety note, get her to tie her hair up, if for some reason she drops the bike she could get her hair cought up in the chain and sprocket.

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Wow, she knew how the gearbox works. Honestly, that's impressive. I loved bikes LONG before I understood anything about shifting them. Thanks for posting! 🔥💪

[@jasegazzard3743]

Haha awesome about time she's on the bike, look out she will be up to speed in no time, we need catch up 3 of us go for a trail ride, look forward to your reply to the 5th comment haha

[@jasegazzard3743]

Sorry the 10th comment

[@doco5408]

@@jasegazzard3743 wha

[@jasegazzard3743]

@@doco5408 haha yea I know

[@doco5408]

@@jasegazzard3743 ur nuts mate

[@jasegazzard3743]

@@doco5408 how am I nuts??

[@jasonchapman6058]

Excellent work on the part of both of you!! Great bit of film making Ash. I have liked all of your videos thus far ($1,000 bike video series was awesome!) but this one was particularly special. Despite your warning of how boring this might be (your pinned comment), you have captured the essence of what it is to ride for the first time. You helped take me back in time (Thanks!). Nicola, Such an absolute joy! Thank you for being so authentic and allowing us to experience this with you. You are truly a peach (this is a term of endearment here in the US)!! From my perspective, she's a "keeper"! Thank you both for reminding me that it doesn't take a $10k dirtbike, and another $3-4k in aftermarket modifications to find joy on two wheels, and for helping me re-live my dirt bike beginnings vicariously through Nicola. "Good on ya" both!! Keep up the good work.

[@TheApocalypseHorse]

that was some emotional wholesome content man, bloody good work and congrats to her for picking it up so quick. Bigger things to come no doubt

[@randomvbg7653]

I started riding enduro at 13 yo on a kawasaki kx250 2002 mx bike wich was scary and thats just makes me appreciate you making her start slow

[@williamhowe5819]

I love this please can we see the progression and maybe the first motorbike loving the the channel.

[@Bgodle]

My dad taught me how to ride when I was 10. I was wearing tennis shoes, pajama bottoms, a t shirt, and some old helmet he dug out of the attic. It was on a 2014 crf 125f. I'm 14 now riding a 2005 crf250x.

[@j4y_37_____3]

Coooool

[@leonfernandi3870]

do u still have ur crf125

[@Nordspets]

Haha, ”Im in third!” So adorable ! But she really is a natural! Damn I didn’t even learn that fast when i started. Was on a 1980 rm80 though with no low end torque and i guess she learned cluth control in a car with a manual transmission

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

“Ooh 😲, I like that” 😂

[@patetv6344]

You should make a series so we can see a beginners progression!!!

[@brianmartindale2221]

This was fun to watch. Nicola's a lifer I grew up in an extended family of motorheadz. I was about 12 or 13 when my much older Hell's Angel cousin "taught" me how to ride dirt bikes in the woods of Michigan. His method - "keep up, ya little shit." I fell a lot (no help from the big galoot), I learned, but I would have learned much better with Ash as my cousin lol

[@KobeWilson911]

"if you let go of this nothing bad can happen" my dads famous last words

[@Pentonius]

Nothing beats the feeling, whether your a seasoned pro, or a new rider. I think she’s addicted.

[@joeldepas9928]

The inspiring music really did it for me. Ties this all up nice and makes it just right

[@frekstad.]

your pretty good at teaching about driving dirt bikes and im turning 15 next year so ill finally be able to get some cash to get me a 125cc ill make sure to rewatch this then

[@petiertje]

I agree, I remember my first time on a dirt bike, it was a small 50cc one and I did half the things wrong but I loved every second of it. Drove around for more than half the tank and still didn't want to stop. Good times :-)

[@kulaks4837]

Fantastic video! Im also newish to riding and seeing the joy in the face going along just made my day, Keep up the good work Nicola!

[@Nikkeloodeon]

This is honestly one of the most wholesome videos I've ever seen.

[@adamsankey8702]

😂😂 I like that lol a bit of an expensive vibrator 😂 na she really done a great job I can’t wait to see use hitting the trails together 🤙🏼

[@liamwilson1948]

Aye you'll be surprised at how expensive some vibrators can get 😂😂😂

[@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson]

@@liamwilson1948 YEAH YO STILL A MUPPETT BRO HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA IAM NOT SURPRISED ABOUT THAT THO TBH

[@Addicted2LeTube]

First video I've watched in a long time without skipping through any of it! Came across your channel during a random KZbin binge session today and am glad that I did... heading over to check out your other uploads now!

[@koji_14c84]

Nice vid mate keep up the great work

[@rztrzt]

As long as you're having fun, that's the most important thing!

[@cooperjarvis3537]

Such an underrated KZbinr

[@limeking3400]

Man, reminds me of when i learned how to ride. This is awesome!

[@annemorgan4264]

A series would be awesome. 2nd Episode "Nicola gets a Motorcross Bike for Christmas". Go on Ash!

[@Frisky_FZR]

She picked that up fast wow

[@aerodynamicbrraap4930]

Wish I had a girlfriend like her love the accent and smile

[@MadeiraMotard]

Great fun time with your girlfriend and dirt bikes. Good vídeo. Cheers

[@Twowheeleddevil]

Subscribed. Make sure to put her on the bike more it will be amazing watching her improve. I’ve ridden my whole life

[@jamesmower1852]

They say it's 14.9 horses to one horsepower that's crazy cuz it really depends on your gear ratio. And that was one good take off for being her first time most people do not get the concept of letting the clutch out slowly as you increase the throttle slowly that was a+

[@NirHason]

Every single video that you create is really really good!

[@haydenpenner3373]

I also learnt to ride on a crf230 when I was 12

[@Simon-fre]

Hahaha that is so cute you two should do like a motovlog when you two go riding

[@MrMachacker]

Very wholesome bro. Loved this!

[@joshuadaniel7135]

Bro, you should do audio books or podcast, your voice is perfect when you want to go to sleep. The most recent video of yours was a banger. all the best.

[@joelgarrett1427]

Shes having fun thats all that matters

[@nickbishop6174]

Good vid mate gotta love the old 230

[@lukethesheppard]

Get her a helmet that fits. And also let me know where and when I should drop my wife off in Nelson for your new all inclusive ladies on dirt bike boot camp. I think a month or 3 in NZ would be just the right amount of time for you to turn anybody into a pro.

[@Meatnyancat22Gaming]

this is a really cool series, keep this going!

[@polarbear751]

Your a lucky man sowman 👍 Yo go girl have fun

[@drpork1360]

I need a part two

[@alexgrandfield9289]

this could make an awsome series, with time inbetween to account for the learning curve, could be all the way from the basics too a full blown trail ride with hill climbs and log hopping n shit and all the other confidence buildung stuff

[@uhoh5381]

Love the CRF230f, Have had mine since 2015. Absolutely bloody bulletproof.

[@jax8646]

First dirt bike I rode was a 1996 pw80 Yamaha. And my friend who owned it just said when it won’t rev higher shift up. And learned easily from their

[@behindbarswithnoodles]

she did awesome job 🤙🤙 maybe at least a new helmet for xmas i think 👌

[@danyoung444]

This put a smile on my face 😊

[@JB.buds.]

Haha this was so fun to Watch 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@T-rock_chr0n1c]

Shes a keeper. And a qt. Awesome job on the bike. ❤

[@yusef_ap]

I lovvvve yo vids man I’m from nyc I wheelie dirt bikes soo it’s fun 2 watch sumbody new learn

[@ThisOldGuy3]

I am getting ready to teach my 14yr old son. You di great with her.🏍🤘😎

[@Nettixxx]

I did one lesson of coaching on a hire bike bc my parents don’t have the money or land to do it but it was so hard to keep a steady throttle

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Good job mate!

[@Chaserichardson111]

Nice vid keep up the great vids

[@derhaddi]

*DREAM TEAM!*

[@gerardoa.]

Oh, gosh. Now you’re gonna have to start skydiving to get away from her!!. No, just kiddin!. Good rides to y’all!!

[@JArnold272]

10:04 “I like it when it vibrates” 💀

[@will_hamilton66]

The old 250rx is back

[@jamesmower1852]

I started out on a Kawasaki KD 80 at 4 years old and a pair of Adidas Shell toes and an old probably 10 year old snowmobile helmet I wish I would have had the luxury of having boots and a real helmet and some goggles that would have been real nice LOL

[@JMcP231992]

This is wholesome as! You sure you weren't putting it off and she'll want to join in on the boys weekends now? ;)

[@RorydriftmansxrsilviaWilkinson]

Yea ash sowman films awesome new vids teaching your girlfreind how too ride a dirt bike bro. she did. an. amazing. job ate learning how too ride a dirt bike

[@danevasko3608]

Nice I liked how you ask a question, “if you were going to get on this dirt bike..?”. Then answer kindly, “No put on your helmet first“ 😂 her :Where do I put my other foot? 😳 You: On the ground 😐

[@6226superhurricane]

did you tell her two strokes vibrate more.

[@auskilluminati333]

How much did the girlfriend cost ya? Ill swap you a brand new Yz for her

[@ashsowman]

Appreciate the offer but I've got a brand new wr mate, keep your yz and tug heh

[@nzmarkb8713]

@@ashsowman ya should have taken the deal mate It’d have cost you a lot less in the long run😂😂

[@auskilluminati333]

@@ashsowman what is the story with your YZ . I wanna see more of the Panthera electric start. And do you have a promo code for them I might get one for my YZ/WR ;)

[@liamwilson1948]

@@auskilluminati333 they only make 2 stroke parts I think

[@mickwillis7461]

A bit of a challenge but I trust you

[@joelgarrett1427]

230 would be the best bike to learn on learnt on the same bike

[@brockpotter4952]

oh yo, up the 230’s, i have one myself, great bikes

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

If you don't teach her and teach her well, some other guy will.

[@leymanvlogs2161]

That’s my favorite “I’m sure a lot of you have an issue, I found a gf”🤧

[@evilsimeon]

She is adorable!

[@PlatinumRatio]

Geez your farm is well set up

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

If you put her face in the thumbnail on the bike this video would have gone viral

[@connorhanson4044]

Hell yeah!!

[@nedshort9956]

So ensuring wish I had a gf i could teach and share motocross with

[@pdubowner]

"I need a new boyfriend" 😂

[@FishAndKid]

1 horsepower is 15 horses. A Scotsman came up with that system.

[@LJ_Adventure79]

Good on ya mate for letting her give it a go you got any advice for me on what cc bike to get

[@perrinbrown2336]

Punching above your weight mate!😆

[@mikkellorentzen613]

What bike is that?

[@ladithvillaflortv7411]

Nice training 👍👍👍👍👍👍 dirty bike ride safe

[@ka4172]

CRF 230 nice littel trail bikes for do it all offroad.Not a racer but a working horse.

[@lucidr6960]

my first time was when i was like 12 i kickstarted a 150 with no gear on and just road it was awesome

[@LJ_Adventure79]

I've rid a honda crf70 before and that's it I'm looking at a yz125 but don't know if I should go that kind of cc

[@harrygreen1337]

You would probably best off getting a 230 like the one in the vid

[@rasmichael]

I had a girlfriend who wanted to ride a bike (street though) and wanted me to teach her. Unfortunately I have the teaching skills of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, so she never got her license and I had to ride the bike she had bought 🤣

[@merinofarmeragriculturewor4623]

She’s is awesome as ash 😁👍

[@chad7942]

9:07 that go cart track is on the island I live on in canada

[@davidsassoon4657]

Man I’d never ever teach my girl to ride, not because she can’t, but I mean like the next thing she’ll want is to come have beers with the guys. Then before you know it you’re done. What’s the point if you don’t use it to get some time off…

[@cobybertasso8609]

I always get on then put the fuel on

[@keithfenwick5502]

Remember that you have a back brake

[@Yfz450garage]

Bros got good taste.

[@inzaneartworks3109]

Great video!

[@fredetricko5555]

Cute!!! Both of you, the situation too

[@matthewhall4128]

Says what gear you need to have to learn. Me when I started with shorts shirt and gumboots

[@natalialuchowska8191]

Nice, a sweet video

[@N0nManfiold99]

GET THIS VIDEO TO 1MIL NOW! Jk. Great video.