Top 7 Hacks for CHEAP Beginner Motorcycle Riders

[@yammienoob]

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[@brokeandtired]

A lesson I wished I learned early on. When budgeting for any used vehicle, ad a figure to put aside for repairs, all private sale used bikes come with immediate issues (even if its only a chain + cog swap)...Don't just budget for a purchase price. Check EVERYTHING, wait till winter for a bargain and take your time...I waited 2 months till the right bike came along last time. Every time i've rushed to buy used, it bit me in the ass. Patience gets the best bike for the deal.

[@annasayaz3141]

Look bruh. There's not really a choice of bikes in my country. We're only stuck with the Honda cd70. Like could you make a video about it? Like how to better the experience on that bike or like upgrading that bike.

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

I disagree on the recommendation to sell OEM parts. When the time comes to sell that bike, many buyers want a completely stock bike. When the time comes to sell, one can re-install the OEM parts and include the after-market parts in a box or sell them separately.

[@Bikes_N_Adventure]

Depends on the buyer IMO. Having the aftermarket parts installed WITH the oem parts in a box would be preferable.

[@FutureProductionz239]

Or vice versa

[@robreynolds721]

You’re going to get more money removing the aftermarket parts (to resell individually) and reinstalling the OEM parts 99 times out of 100.

[@yesihavebedbugs2786]

I own 8 bikes currently. A bike that appears to be unmolested by Amazon parts and shade tree work is always worth more. Unless you have receipts where reputable builders/shops etcetera did the work. Because sure you can wrench. But do I know if you did it right? A guy who bought a bike and had all services done at the dealership is the best used bike to buy. The dealerships have the proper parts and tools. They require certification for wrenching. And actual high performance mods are a red flag. No one puts a stretched swingarm, full exhaust, and bottle fed for Sunday go to meeting. Means they dogged the shit out of it. And you are financing their new go fast toy. Now obviously there are differences. You win a bike from the Yamster. You know how it is cause he did videos of it. But rando off the net? Nah OEM is the way to go.

[@OfficialChrissums]

the riding modestly thing is no joke. It also helps you develop fine control. Being able to go fast in a straight line doesnt make you a good rider, but being able to navigate a cruiser through a busy mall parking lot without putting feet down will make you better at all the other things you need to do while riding.

[@marcosramos5117]

I bought my 2017 Street Triple from a father and son that had it garaged and only 5k miles on it - love it so much fun! Easy to maintain, cheap to register and insure, still runs like a champ and I get lots of people that ask/admire my bike.

[@jackraylongiii9663]

Hola Signore Yammie Noob, idk about anyone else watching your videos but I absolutely love your random facts at the end of the videos you do. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would love to see a compilation of all of the facts from your previous videos and maybe sprinkle in a few new ones here and there throughout! I'm sure many of us would love to see it!

[@wisco_guy]

I had Bandit S1200 and was good for what it was…a cheap, fast sport touring bike. Fast as hell after a jet kit and Yoshimura exhaust.

[@adamlanglois563]

Bandits are tough as nails, from a durability standpoint they're great.

[@beastslayor1017]

Same, I was able to buy one for $2,000 put around 4,000 miles on it and then sold it for $2,000

[@kebabaluba]

Proper tyres, brakes and gear are indeed the best mod you can do, even so as a beginner. When i swapped out my worn tyres to new ones, my bike like instantly became safer and more enjoyable to ride. Also i agree about riding modestly, i get about 39 mpg combined on my 600cc ZZR. It`s a carburated bike and i run the new E10 gasoline in it.

[@devinej8411]

Also setting up the suspension for your weight is also a good one and cheap enuff to do especially if u have a winter time like I do

[@OccultEngineering]

Only clicked for the mk1 Bandit in the thumbnail. I currently ride the sh*t out of a mk2 1200 on Blood Mountain as often as possible. Built it from a $300 crashed basket case and only have around $1500 total in it.

[@javierespinosa1587]

This is actually one of your funnier videos, IMO. Very entertaining yet informative.

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

Smaller displacement is great. I own: 1. Honda VTR250 2. Yamaha SR400 3. Suzuki GS500E (1990 - still original) Barely any electronics on these - you just need a spanner set to work on them. Some people may be concerned with smaller motorcycles as some people may be on the taller/larger side - if this helps anyone I'm 6'1 and 80kg, I don't look like a mega-giant on these motorcycles and they're still enough power to overtake on the highways!

[@coltonnewman8283]

Just get a Honda 919 and be done. Yammie even says they’re pretty good. I got on one at 19 years old after starting on and old Honda 450 at 16. It was my first real fast bike experience and guess what it’s still my go to bike when I want to hop on one and go ride.

[@PenguMatthew]

As a counter to the first tip. Shopping smart helps. Bought a bike brand new, although it spent a year on the floor. 2% loan, under MSRP out the door (even with the extended warranty) It's doable!

[@Troubleshooter-2.0]

Voom quoted me 6 cents per mile, which is total bullshit for liability insurance on a GD motorcycle. State Farm is the best insurance around and even with 4-5 bikes they are cheaper.

[@MrSandman982]

Big bonus to buying used is some states have tax thresholds when you go to register. Buy a bike valued under that amount and you can expect to pay little or even no taxes when you go to get that shiny new license plate.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

You over pay for used bikes almost new prices in most cases for a bike that is damaged.

[@MrSandman982]

@@JessicaSimonson1976 maybe for a special vintage, rare bike, or performance brand like KTM. Beginner bikes are a dime-a-dozen and cheap AF everywhere I've looked. Just don't be picky for that lime green Nina 250 with a yoshimura slip on exhaust.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

@@MrSandman982 most have been dropped, damaged, accident, broken plastics, ran last year, no title, selling for a friend aka(stolen), parts only, or in pieces.....fb market place loaded with this crap.

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Dealers want to finance, that's where they make their money. With used bikes, cash is king!

[@voidzgaming2872]

this videos are coming in at the perfect time :)

[@josephlilley9249]

Yammi isn't wrong about buying a used bike. It's a lot cheaper. I got my first bike a ktm 390 adventure 2 months ago and I bought it brand new. Cost me like 9,000 out the door when it was being advertised for 7,000 bucks. The problem with buying used though is that you might just be buying someone else's problem and if your not mechanically inclined or know a lot about bikes, you might not even know it.

[@nightcoremetal2518]

3:17 I was not expecting to be jumpscared with a clip from The Adventures of Puss in Boots. Love that show.

[@tammyforbes2101]

I found my first bike in the garbage In Detroit i went to the door to make sure they was really throwing it out and they said, yep we got it for our son 10 years ago and he never road it. They said hang on we will get you the keys and the title. We took it home to ky and went through the carburetors and rebuilt them and cleaned a bunch of gunk and leaves out of the exhaust and I rode it for years! It was a Honda 2 stroke with a dirt bike back tire and a street tire on the front! Had a Speedo and tack! I think it was a 185cc if I remember correctly been a long time ago back in the 80’s and it was a 70’s small 2 stroke bike!

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

That fact was so interesting. That's cool!

[@Azunatsu]

I would love to see yammie putting on NOS on Royal Enfield lol

[@1683clifton]

Shoutout to thg for being surprised, I love that guy.

[@Echuwe]

I was literally looking for a bike to get when I got a notification alert

[@MatthewPlaisance]

Who leaves raisins in trail mix? If anything the almonds or peanuts get left lol

[@John-du2mq]

Dirtbag private parties hike up the prices on used bikes too. Even when it's a 400. They want full price even though they carelessly rode it as a beginner themselves and dropped it 5 times. I'd rather buy a bread new one for the same price

[@vjackhouse]

Best advice ever

[@raptie2822]

Just picked up a GT650 3 weeks ago! Love it

[@dhowting]

Ooooooooo that black and gold Ninja........🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@grownman284]

That's the main reason I want my first bike to be new because I want to put in my own wrench work. I don't want someone else creation.

[@Picklemon710]

Scooters are key for beginners I feel like especially like me I rode like 5 dirt bikes in my whole life

[@easyfromtnbtw3555]

lol I have half of the loft in my shed packed with oem parts and aftermarket seats from trading in

[@CensoredFreedom615]

You're right. A 5200k himalayan with hand guards and panniers out the door is..... Yup. 8200$ with a 1100$ down payment.

[@adamlanglois563]

Sounds like Canadian prices, we get hosed up here.

[@TheOldHammer1]

im almost always late to uploads. got here quick this time!

[@vyrizu9713]

my used mt 03 was 4200 something, went out the door at 5k, which for me isnt bad, and i dont have a car right now so its easy for me to afford

[@claykeller6604]

Yam, help me out here. The time has finally come for me to purchase my first road bike. I’ve spent years on dirt riding the very thing you hate, single track 😂 I love the MT-07 and that would be my pick before the new Honda hornet came along. Is there any idea about if it will be released in the states, or should I just join the ranks of the rest of the squids and get an MT-07 with an akrapovic? 😂

[@l3esme568]

I'm absolutely sick of people saying things lile "thats a girls bike" like there is literaly no such thing plus I'm a girl and my bike is twice the power of all my guy dude bros who bough yamaha Viragos.

[@vaportrail226]

Of course you're right, anybody can ride anything they want. The girls bike thing is really just a joke. Except in the case of the hd sportster. That one is for the ladies!

[@XYZCBA50]

Lmao I learned to ride on a Virago but ride a 650R now lol good times with that Virago tho

[@Next2Null]

As a Coloradan, I'm flattered that Voom is here twice🤭

[@tpp6432]

Ride Now Powersports in Concord, NC wanted me to pay $195 a month for 72 months at 17% interest for a 2023 KLX300sm that was on sale for $5900. Thats over $14,040 over the duration. Needless to say I didn't buy it. So buyers beware, esp new riders, dealerships will do pretty much everything they can to screw you.

[@JTodd1991]

Credit scores are an important factor. I pay less than $195 a month on my KLR which MSRPs at about $1000 more than a KLX on a 3 year term.

[@tpp6432]

@@JTodd1991 I'm not paying 17% interest with a 700 credit score.

[@JTodd1991]

@@tpp6432 if you were offered 17% with a 700, you should have probably financed directly with Kawasaki through Synchrony. They offer shorter term loans with low interest rates.

[@aestheticswim3397]

remember when removing weight used to lower prices?, peperidge farm remembers

[@ryanpasma3231]

So I’m looking for my first bike at the moment. I’m 6.2 , 225 pounds and everyone is telling me a 700cc would be a great start. I have ridden Dirt bikes and such so I do have experience on 2 wheels. I’m looking at getting the Yamaha mt- 07 but can’t find a used one that isn’t way to much money for what it is. Should I buy new if let’s say money isn’t a problem?

[@rileylofin7653]

Hey y’all I narrowed my favorite motorcycles it will be my first motorcycle and they are sv650 and mt07 and cbr650r and cb650r and triumph trident and zx6rr and zx4rr and z650 Which should I get out of those I’m looking to pick one up next week

[@RyanBowie1]

Im biased because I own one but should your budget allow, the CB650R is an amazing bike. The inline 4 is also nice and relaxed low in the rev range so its harder to immediately kill yourself.

[@sonicmoj1]

I picked up CB300R even lighter than cb650r

[@christians131]

I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who regretted getting an sv650. Something to keep in mind with those other bikes that have inline 4s is that valve adjustments will be more costly

[@scorpion-ninja8228]

Voom not offered in Michigan! If so, the rates will be DOUBLED ez compared to those other states! lol

[@jeffgallagher2285]

i didnt get the turbo busa but i did start on a gsx750f katana

[@spacecityryder]

0:11 Hey that's mine!

[@angerman3903]

Can you do a video for people looking to get a bike for higher level riding?

[@brettcarr4385]

I needed this I’m trying to buy my first bike tomorrow hopefully please help me out

[@dopeytripod]

CALL yer insurance company & get quotes for INSURANCE before ANY purchase...

[@Lodethebig]

Pro tip when buying a bike, buy a bike in a price range so that you could afford 2 or 3 of them. One of my friends bought a €6000 bike, totalled it 3 weeks in because of wet asphalt, and he had no money for another bike.

[@13Sala13]

Don't finance motorcycles.

[@JTodd1991]

​@@13Sala13that's terrible advice. You can finance bikes for less than 2% APR. That's less than inflation and you qualify for additional discounts and incentives when financing motorcycles. When buying new, it almost always pays to finance the motorcycle.

[@JayN4GO]

Does anyone ride the fzr 600 anymore. The old fizzer was the best bike I ever had. Jetted and piped of course

[@ShiningQuasar13]

Still have my 1st bike. 01 R6. Kind of want to sell, but its in barely working condition. People are very willing to buy for 800-1200 which means its worth more, at the very least. So I'm thinking of saving it and fixing it up in the future. Maybe it'll be worth more then when street legal R6's become more of a classic. Also, 11:09 the girl had to lift the bike, guess he was under it but was he on the backseat?

[@needsmctherapy1447]

what the hell is brakeout maintenance? obviously my dealership wants me to replace EVERY fluid in the bike as the 600mile mark hits on my shiny Rebel, but what do i actually NEED to change for brakeout?

[@tdgdbs1]

Just change the oil yourself; if the valves need adjustment you will hear and feel them.

[@tdgdbs1]

How to save on tires??? At the rate I am riding; it's a twice a year event in the tune of $500 each.

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Tks. much.

[@josephlilley9249]

Idk, I must live in a great place bc 2 months ago I bought my first motorcycle, a ktm 390 and was able to get full coverage insurance through progressive for literally 120 bucks for the whole year lol. I live in Pennsylvania, but paying for insurance per mile seems way more expensive. I was going to get a Yamaha mt07 brand new and they said it would only be 20 bucks more for a whole year. If you can't afford that, than you probably can't afford a motorcycle anyways or you have a horrible driving record so they charge you out the ass

[@nla27]

Middleweight naked bike like an MT-07.... *Giggles in MT-09 first bike*

[@MechanicRaptorJesus]

I missed those turbobusa jokes..aaah

[@ryanclark2539]

Can you talk about cardo systems for beginner riders in 2023

[@JustAGuyYaKnow42]

Cardo?

[@Lodethebig]

@@JustAGuyYaKnow42 Communication / music systems for helmets :)

[@JMurray007]

Can you make a video on the best gps apps to use to navigate traffic, avoid it, and finding backroads, just asking since I'm fairly a new beginner rider with minimum as far as riding outside of my neighborhood, if that's possible? Thank you either way

[@JustAGuyYaKnow42]

Garmin zumo

[@jayluper9523]

Rever is a great app for finding good routes, it doesn't really help any with traffic though

[@mpc1mil]

Anthony!

[@nightwolf_truckfein1066]

I fuckin love raisins ..😊

[@tylerllichnovsky8525]

Can someone tell me what bike is the red bike in the thumbnail. Thanks.😂

[@adamlanglois563]

Looks like a Suzuki bandit around 1996 model year. Great bikes. Ride it often And they basically never fail.

[@michaelrussell1426]

i’m 20 with a 600cc bike i need options for insurance in michigan im tired of riding without plates

[@tylergarcia4218]

Check out dairyland. I have high insurance rates on my r3 (many insurance companies score it as supersport compared to ninja 400). Was quoted nearly 300 for good coverage with progressive. 89 for dairyland.

[@lasseiversen5230]

7:19 most likely with a 1.25 pitch

[@ryann6919]

TURBO BUSA @1:00

[@Xioncalib3r]

Hey I’m 17 and I’m into motorcycles and all that but my parents say I gotta start out with a moped first so I was thinking about a 50 cc dong fang so can anyone let me know if they have any tips with riding one or if there’s a better option

[@JTodd1991]

Learn on something with a clutch, so you don't have to start over.

[@iskinmind7020]

Do not modify a bike you are planning to sell down the road. Stock bikes are actually better at holding value. DO NOT sell stock items after you modify your bike for the same reason. Anything you might gain will likely be nullified by reduced value of the bike.

[@Pault3788]

The only bike I can afford is a huffy,in my next life I will have an indian

[@remixgaming487]

I bought my bike of marketplace amd it ended up being my friends bike 😂

[@jerryaldeene]

I need to find my pants!

[@jarthur1369]

yea I have decided that Yami is the worst thing for motorcycles ever. when i watch a video of the boni T100 and they are saying "yea I mean for a beginner bike, it is great" i cringe, and i think yea yami did that to a million great motorcycles. shrugs. all good he got paid so.... yea now people riding around on 900cc bikes being told "nice beginner bike" ok so that happens.

[@Q2THIS]

Voom not in NY..BOOOOOO!!! 😢😢😢

[@tsoupakis]

that was so bad it actually felt like it was written by chatgtp..

[@yesihavebedbugs2786]

Naked is cheaper? Every girl I ever got naked costs. Bikes are much cheaper.

[@festivekamikaze]

Hornet Hornet Hornet

[@Troubleshooter-2.0]

I think you do too many beginner bike videos. I know that it's because you are an analytics 304, but it is annoying and involves less effort. This is one of the better ones. Love the Bandit 600 thumbnail, looks almost like the B12 I built from totes. Bikes with fairings typically have higher performance parts than their naked counterparts. For a bike that might get dropped by a new rider or an old bike with missing or damaged fairings, fairings are an unneeded hassle. A costly one too. I paid TOO MUCH for trim and fairing parts on an otherwise cheap 97' RF900R. If you want to paint your old naked bike there are only about three or four pieces. OEM parts in many cases are better quality than aftermarket parts, cheaper too. I bought everything that hit the floor from a bike breaker for my B12 tote build for about $50. It was a lot of stuff and I have used most of it. Older bikes often are a pure experience. No ABS, no complicated computer shennanigans. Simple small engines. They are a great place to learn mechanic skills. You don't need as many lifting tools as cars and one person can manage almost everything without help. Smaller bikes on the used market are not necessary cheaper. They'll have less use and generally be in better shape. You could get a big bike for about the same cash. How often do you have to update the mileage on your Voom insured bikes (multi-bike)? Boomers? Some Gen Xers too. I was alive before the internet! We all used forums before social media groups. They are still better organized for research. I think a new rider could blow a lot of cash on a custom seat and it still be a good mod. If the saddle isn't comfortable you won't ride as much, period. New riders need experience. Definitely ride within the limits of your skill level. I made a tight right turn leaving work today and was a little bit aggressive with it. I felt the front slide a little on some sand or gravel that I didn't see. If I had not been as aggressive it would have probably rolled over it instead of slide. Didn't panic or anything, but a new rider can be challenged by sudden losses of traction. Wrecking motorcycles can't be much fun despite Gixxer Brah's antics.

[@jarthur1369]

...yea and yami says honda civic isn't just a good car, it is the beginner car you buy before you put your big boy pants on and buy a real car. pfft whatever. this thinking is so played out and stupid. there is no beginner bike. just bikes

[@adamlanglois563]

I've been riding a few years, I still keep a little cbr125r in addition to my other bikes for gas mileage or when my old carbureted bikes are being temperamental. Its also great to train friends on if they're brand new.

[@SenorGato237]

Buy nice bikes used, and shitty bikes new. Hence my Royal Enfield.

[@Basmordoth]

Cries in broken z400

[@connorgroff8454]

first

[@dhananjaybhardwaj6704]

First

[@alanmott-smith9358]

If you aren't a real mechanic, NEVER buy a used bike for your first rider. No.

[@ΑλεξανδροςΑμανατιδης-ι7ε]

I am not a mechanic although i can fix a few basic things . I only buy used bikes . Used bikes doesn't mean piece of shit death trap if you choose correctly it can be more reliable than a brand new one .

[@Geshmaal]

I think there's more to lose from buying a brand new bike and damaging it Vs buying a well looked after used bike. If you get something that's ~5 years old but has dealership service records and as few mods as possible then you've saved money Vs a new bike but should still have something reliable.

[@sonicmoj1]

@@ΑλεξανδροςΑμανατιδης-ι7ε That's my worry. How can I be sure that the seller properly performed the break-in period? I'm no mechanic and most of these new beginner squids are probably revving out at every gear. That's what scares me.

[@sonicmoj1]

That's my worry. How can I be sure that the seller properly performed the break-in period? I'm no mechanic and most of these new beginner squids are probably revving out at every gear. That's what scares me.

[@Geshmaal]

@@sonicmoj1 tbf if you're buying a bike that would actually suffer from this it probably wasn't a great one to begin with.

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

for the price of a naked you can a supersport of the same hp for cheaper