We Answered Your Beginner Motorcycle Questions

[@yammienoob]

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[@shakenbake2k479]

8:42 YAMMIE HAS A LEG FETISH!

[@hyperzen601]

Dear mr. Yam…. I’m glad that you have over 1 million subscribers now but it sincerely saddens me that I have to pay to be even more part of your career with patreon. And since I can’t afford to be apart of your monthly subscription I have no access to your discord server. :( I respect the hustle and love what you do so I won’t hold it against you. If you would give a “wam bam thankyou yam” in your next video it would make me 100x better! Peace and love brother. Keep up the good work!!!

[@hyperzen601]

Plz and thankyou

[@GigaNigga140]

I think you should have placed a k5 for givaway

[@DJIrisch]

Are you shipping to Canada?

[@jwaller1327]

For the guy asking about bike knowledge, avoid analysis paralysis. Get the bike you can afford that meets your needs without waiting for the "perfect" bike. A good, decent bike you own and can ride beats a "perfect" bike you're waiting for 100% of the time.

[@shaneparfitt77]

I’m in my 50’s, rode as a teen on the dirt and in my 20 on the street, then married, kids and cars ruled. Walked into a bike shop at 55 to get a cross city commuter, heart set on a KTM 790 Duke, spoke to the sales dude, went for a test ride came back to the shop and was surprised when old mate threw me the keys to a 390 Duke and said just take it for the same ride. I looked at him and asked if he was kidding, jumped on and off I went. 5 minutes later I went back to the shop and bought the 390. The shop did themselves out of well over $5000, in the price difference, I got a better city commuter for my needs and they got a loyal customer for life. 3 years later and I thank that bloke every time I go into the shop, I can flick the 390 thru the traffic like a dirt bike, we can lane split and lane filter and the 390 can squeeze thru like nothing else. Show me a better bike for my needs and I’ll buy it, but I haven’t seen one yet.

[@bongwatercrocodile315]

Yeah i can back this statement. Don't overthink it, just get a bike. I was thinking oh what bike should i get and browsing through listings daily and watching motorcycle vids on YT but at one point i just got my pay check, picked a bike i could afford and bought it. Its a 2001 Honda CB 500 restricted for A2 (35kw). Perfectly adequate machine for what i wanted. And if you buy a bike that you don't like just sell it and get another one. You just gained insight and what tickles your fancy and what does not. You truly don't know what you want until you get your taint on a saddle or preferably, as many saddles as you can. Even if you are on shoestring budget, any bike is better than no bike. Just stop overthinking it and do it. As a word of warning i say, don't finance a bike you are unsure of because that will make it hard to get rid of if you don't like it. Buy your first bike in straight cash for bike transaction and once you know what you want you can think about finance or loans or stuff.

[@causeneffect2099]

Best advice out there

[@ERROR204.]

That is not good advice. A little analysis might temporarily paralyse you until you have more money saved or the bike becomes cheaper.

[@lawlbawt2042]

THIS AF. i was waiting to afford a ZH2, but i finally caved and just snatched up an MT07 and i've been sooooo happy with it.

[@guyontheinternet8891]

With the tethered airbag vest, the cord takes a bit of pressure to make the airbag go off. Simply walking away from your bike without unattaching it usually won't set it off, and you'd notice the tug before you could pull hard enough to set it off. You'd have to fall or get flung off your bike. The tethered is the way to go in my opinion, and there isn't any subscription to the manufacturer unlike an electronic one which raises the cost over time.

[@John_Ridley]

Dashcam: I installed a VSYSTO "no screen" cam on my bike this spring. Two small bullet cams, permanently wired in, very small, just runs every time you turn the bike on, can't really be stolen. Access from your phone when you need to grab videos from it. About $150. I put front+rear dashcams on all my vehicles, and for a bike a no-screen but with wifi model is the way to go for sure.

[@coreyh3170]

If you're storing your bike for any period of time while at an apartment rent a small storage unit. It's protected from people, weather, and they tend to have power outlets in the units.

[@MrStarguy]

If I had an apartment i'd definitely do this. The 90+ bucks or whatever a month definitely outweighs a missing/damaged bike.

[@joejoeV88]

Really good tip a you can fit a bike in a small unit if your in an apartment you probably have a unit in walking distance so if your in a place where it snows that’s gold.

[@chickenfixn4439]

Or why not just park the bike in your living room and save the money

[@goodsamaritan66]

​@@chickenfixn4439unless you gotta take that bish up some stairs 😂

[@YaM0MsAh03]

@@chickenfixn4439in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor apartments thats not so easy

[@nobbystyles4807]

for that guy thats having probs with holding the throttle: at the end of the grip there should be a tiny bit of bar left over (so beyond the throttle grip is known as a bar end, these are normally threaded parts you can unscrew from the bars to add or remove things like bar end mirrors). this is a perfect place to hold your grip on the throttle with a few fingers holding the outer bar end and a few on the actual throttle. you will find it wayyyy easier to control the throttle with some grip or pressure on a non moving part of the bar. ive no idea why zero youtube channels mention this techinque.

[@zw_squid_ink]

I’ll definitely try this, I appreciate it

[@ravitheja715]

I learnt this 9 years ago on a 125 when I was 15. The level of assurity and comfort you get is leagues above everything else once you get used to it. The portion of your palm below your little finger will act as an anchor on the rod, with the help of the pinky and ring fingers holding the grip end. You can throttle gently with your middle and index fingers plus the thumb. Make sure to use the tip from the video and hold the grip accounting for the throttle action beforehand. Not only will your wrist feel better at high throttles, the angle MAKES you hold the grip gently. It's a 2 in 1 hack, so to speak.

[@stevenpeterson927]

The ninja 400 throttle has a lot of “travel” to it roll. I used to struggle to get to full throttle because my wrist would not twist that much. Yammie’s tip is good. You get used to it. I’ve heard that you can replace the throttle tube with the r6 throttle tube and that helps

[@zw_squid_ink]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into the r6 throttle for sure

[@lonniehuey5737]

Interesting

[@jakegarrett8109]

Must be common with beginner bikes (gives them better precision in throttle), but I've noticed on the smaller bikes it does feel like that, where you really have to readjust your hand or if you're doing hard acceleration from the start you really need to have your wrist awkwardly bent wrenching on it.

[@zw_squid_ink]

I think I need to change my hand position. Kind of like they recommended. I definitely lay all 4 fingers on the throttle but I’ll try the screwdriver approach

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@zw_squid_ink I do a thumb and pointing finger ring around it, then roll that inwards and grab with the other 3 fingers so I can scoot all my fingers up. I can give it full throttle in a snap, but that's just to move my wrist back to flat (while holding full throttle) so its more comfortable and better steering control. That might help you, but probably need to play around with a few different techniques and see what works for you.

[@the3by5]

Re throttle control when starting out: When I began I struggled to open and close smoothly; it was always in increments or stages. Then I realized when they told you to keep your throttle hand relaxed, they REALLY meant it. Takes some faith, though.

[@zw_squid_ink]

I appreciate the tip, that was my question. Still feeling it out but I’ll definitely try to relax more

[@northtexasskies7786]

@@zw_squid_ink how's it going so far?

[@frankwoods9680]

​@@northtexasskies7786 good question!

[@danielbelisle2613]

air bags are the safest option out there. tethered is better, if you forget to charge on a trip, you cant chagre and ride at same time. tethered, you wont inflate it by mistake, there is a spring at the end of strap that gives you an extra 5 inches just in case. I own 2 helite. pillions always wear one.

[@TheChromeRonin]

I started March 2021 on a 250cc bike, and just as I was about to sit my restricted test in April this year, I found a great condition Yamaha vStar 650 which I bought and sat my restricted test on just a couple of weeks later. The best thing about starting small and moving up is you will love all the new creature comforts of that bigger power and appreciate it more. I don't think starting on the 650 would have actually been better, as that little 250cc taught me so much.

[@defeatedhusband1593]

My beginner into intermediate bikes: Go to your local dealership and ask if they participate in Demo Rides by the dealership or their primary Manufacturers. Going to these Demo Rides gets them experience on "larger" bikes and a taste of different powerbands and styles of bikes. I am a 5th year rider on a Ninja 300. But on year 2, I went to a Yamaha dealership for their Yamaha sponsored Demo Rides. Got on MT07/09's, XSR's, R3, R6, Nikken, Tracer, etc. I went to these every year since. Go to these Demo Days! No cost to ride them and no obligation to buy (unless you damage the bike).

[@M00n3at3r]

To the dude asking about what he can do before he buys the bike, practice what you learned while driving your car. I noticed after watching channels like Yammie and Dandanthefireman I started driving my car the way I drive my bike. Clear lines of sight, lots of space between me and other drivers, following the corner with my eyes instead of assuming nothing was there. Since most people drive their cars everyday, you can practice all the time even without your bike. Yes you can’t practice clutching and whatnot but at the end of the day your first goal is getting from point a to point be as safely as possible. Second to that it having fun. Also I actually went from a 09 Ninja 250 to a 04 CBR1000rr. Naturally the CBR is leagues ahead of my ninja and I will never go back but I think the only reason I could do it was I spent more time focused on driving safely and learning good techniques then showing off or trying to do wheelies….not that you can show off or do wheelies on a ninja 250 but still…..also helps that the CBR is one of the slower liter bikes.

[@cdsbow1]

I wear a helite turtle ii, and like it. It's user serviceable for like 25 bucks, and no batteries to worry about. Bought one when I saw a bud catch a gnarly hiside Infront of me, he was wearing one, blew up like the Michelin man and landed hard on his back, walked away with mostly a bruised ego. I also like that it inflates a lot around the shoulders which imobalizes your neck. He had a astars vest and he said it accidentally triggered when someone slapped him on the back. I'm sure the algorithm is better now but I like the keep it simple stupid version of the helite tether for the street.

[@bh.76]

Yeah mate I am currently saving for 1 and hope to have 1 by the time my CB500X arrives in November.

[@therocinante3443]

There's no better investment in safety equipment than one of those blow up vests. The stats are the same as having a car with air bags or a car with no airbags. They save tons of lives.

[@ramzreed]

Coming from construction with some advice, water keys are usually $10 or less. Those spickets on the side of commercial building that have the square bolt heads above them, they can opened up pretty easy. Do this regularly for my field and just when I need water in general.

[@GankZ9911]

Spite, as a fellow tall guy who've been a bit weighty. Watch your feet, point them foreward to get better knees and take stress off your lower back. -- The bf of a physical therapist👍🏼

[@thecloofer1255]

If this hasn't been mentioned, the throttle tube on the Ninja 400 does close very quickly and also has a little bit of a hitch to get it to give when you first roll on. That being the case, work on that clutch hand feathering to compensate.

[@chaseweeks2708]

With the throttle control question, I had some similar issues on my CB500X but I noticed that the throttle cable itself didn't really catch until I rolled the handle something like 5 or 10 degrees or so. I had to remove the fuel tank for something else I was doing and while I was in there I tightened up that side of the cable and now the throttle feels so much more predictable.

[@danieldoyle253]

I put the “Comfort” seat on my 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Made in Austria), and it was a night and day comfort difference. Well worth the $250 for front and rear sections. Great content as always Guys.

[@nivlac4866]

Is there any for Duke? Looking to find one since the factory seats are pretty hard.

[@y.__.y--]

@@nivlac4866 There are. Comfy as hell!

[@nivlac4866]

@@y.__.y-- any links to where i can look?

[@zgjfinance2796]

6’3” 185 lbs and my first bike is 2020 r3; really enjoying it and feels incredibly fast

[@yzbrian]

As someone who is considering a Kawasaki Ninja 400/650 as their first bike the third question really helped me out! Funny that the guy asking the question immediately after is also on a Ninja 400

[@romeosilversword3200]

I like how casual but formal you guys are

[@driverjb09]

I agree with your ending about a video describing all the different kinds of bikes. That would be super helpful.

[@basedury]

to the guy who can’t afford a motorcycle yet, if you have a car, doordash or uber for a little while and save it up! i used to make $250/week doordashing like 3 days a week for a few hours each time

[@brucethelen9977]

For the battery question (Q:#1) you can also get a rechargeable jump starter. It plugs into the wall, takes a charge,and charges whatever vehicle you need it to. it’s just like a power tool battery.

[@oceansidepirates23]

I had a 2022 ninja 400 for 3 weeks before i sold it and went with a 20 zx-6r. Was i ready? Definitely not... But did i respect the bike?... DEFINITELY. All up to your level of self control

[@EZBlast]

The DJ Power Vission3 did a great job on the flash for the MT09 - the joys of a DJPC and the joys of a flash combined.

[@MoxieMike66]

Apparently, I did it completely wrong. I bought my first bike for $400, put another $400 into it, 17yrs ago when I got my MC Lic at 39yrs old after not riding anything in 20yrs. One of the Instructors of the NH 3 day course thought I was crazy/stupid when he said "You do know that's the fastest production bike of its year, right?" It was a 79' KZ1000 ST. I took it slow at first, but w/in a year I was dragging the pegs w/it. Never wrecked it or dropped it, fun bike.🙂

[@lukagiasson8944]

I think that the "hold it like a baby's leg" thing might be in regards to how tight your grip the trottle

[@MPD622]

Talking going from r3 to r1, I went from a ninja 250 to a zx9r... Still alive... For now, took my time to get used to the bike before opening her up a little more, still very respectful of WOT

[@karlfonner7589]

I owned a multitude of motorcycles. Right now, I have a 919 hornet, and FTR 1200,”KEEP WATCHING “YAMMIE NOOB”, and currently bought A little Kawasaki ninja Z 400. For shits and giggles. And guess which one I’m having the most fun with? Why there is so much hate on little Bikes is beyond me. Great gas mileage, and easy to move around. Brings me back to the old days when simpler was better. Plus, it was a wrecked bike - so no big drama if I drop it

[@joshuacurley417]

Apartments here in Northern Canada often have outlets at each parking stall for block heaters!

[@frenchwm]

Solar battery tenders are a thing! Use it to maintain my tractor’s battery that’s parked in a three-walled shed. Harbor freight one has been working for over a decade on my end

[@Spence21222]

Hey guys, love the content. Just finished my M2 up in Canada and bought my first bike. 14’ Thruxton 900 and loving it! A little heavy so the U turns are a bit tricky but otherwise great! 900cc but only 64HPish

[@kawasakizx6r38]

I have alpinestars tech air race. And i love it. Hi tech protection. Saved a friends life. But he didnt knew untill he saw the broken back plate. And realized that he landed so soft. U have two software settings street and race. 99% of the time it is in street.

[@jodygreen5653]

Harbour freight solar call and I charges 1 Amp but I keeps the battery charged completely or take the battery out and then use the solar cell to keep battery charged up in a spot where there's light that will shine on the solar cell

[@slowbro1337]

I'm wanting to get the husqvarna Svartpillen as my first bike. It's got a good price and from what I hear it's a good beginner bike. Also has quite a unique look

[@rockyescape8989]

i would recommend it as long as you can flat foot it. or at least come close to it. it's light and riding position is not as aggressive as the vitpilen.

[@AndyMontes]

Exactly what I did. I started on a Ninja 400 and jumped to Z900 ( still love that bike by the way) but then, after to manny bad things on a Ducati Supersport, I kinda wanted to go into track friendly bike and ended with the beautiful 60th Anniversary R-7

[@firefly6198]

I ride a 170kg Honda Varadero xlv 125 Nothing is to slow I find the track day stuff funny I did my first track day 7 weeks after I got my license on the Hockenheim ring and it was fun AF even on a 125

[@zacharytrevillian2409]

before we got our house. at the apartment i was on first floor facing the parking lot. i parked my bike in spot. and brought and extension coard out to bike. and put and outdoor rug over coard crossing the sidewalk

[@montanawhite5699]

I started off on a Honda 650l, now I ride a Honda 230l. Not a huge difference in power. But the 230l is way easier to get on to, and I can actually touch the ground when going off-road. Max speed limit here is only 55 so any bigger isn’t needed

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

It's because that 650L dinosaur is a lot heavier and isn't that much more powerful. The torque for hill climbing and stuff tho is a factor with the 650. I'd rather have the 230 as well than that bulky 650.

[@montanawhite5699]

@@englishsteel-nz6im yeah the 650 was also too tall for me. I’m 5’10, could reach the ground with one foot sliding halfway off the seat, not to mention that thing was super heavy. Took it off-road a few times, very scary not being able to touch the ground.

[@francislloydduay7514]

if you don't have motorcycle experience and you want to start a motorcycle, you can start 300cc to 400cc. but if you have experience atleast 100cc/150cc or underbone then you can upgrade to 650cc if you have the courage to do so. i started on a honda wave 100 and using it for 10 years. then when i got money to upgrade i bought a brand new 2022 suzuki sv 650 and i'm loving it. i am also a short rider 5foot 3inches / 163cm but i can manage it easily. i like classic look like the sv650 and i can also upgrade it to new bike like scramber or cafe racer after few years, it has the power and torque i need on the street/daily use and also the milage for 25km per liter so i dont need to look for gas station all the time. friendly bike for me :)

[@Over_Reaction]

I started on a 650 and outgrew it very quickly. Glad I didn't start on a 400. If you're a new rider concerned about which one to choose, it ultimately boils down to whether or not you trust yourself to have self-control. Neither is strong enough that you can easily yeet yourself off with too much throttle.

[@jondonnelly]

I agree, I did the same thing. First bike was an SV 650, only prior experience was taking the MSF course and grew bored of it pretty quickly. I would have been miserable with anything with less power. I really think most people would be fine starting with a 650 V-Twin or something comparable. I went to an R6 after the SV650, and even that was pretty tame to me due to the power curve.

[@Over_Reaction]

@@jondonnelly My second bike was an R6 too! Currently in the shop... a city tour bus smashed into it while it was parked. :(

[@jondonnelly]

@@Over_Reaction I'm sorry to hear that, hope you have it back soon!

[@lashachakhunashvili1399]

Great books for bike knowledge: 1. Discovering the Motorcycle: The History. The Culture. The Machines. (Armand Ensanian, 2016) 2. Motorcycling the Right Way: Do This, Not That: Lessons From Behind the Handlebars (Ken Condon, 2015) 3. Mastering the Ride: More Proficient Motorcycling (David L. Hough, 2012) 4. Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well (David L. Hough, 2013) 5. The Total Motorcycling Manual: 291 Essential Skills (Mark Lindemann, 2020) 6. Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques (Lee Parks, 2015) 7. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance (Mark Zimmerman, 2016)

[@crazyeyez1502]

--Airbag vest.. i believe it was on TFLBike that did a video on his, that it popped on him as parked the bike and got off it.

[@MrBrown-br7sh]

I run an attachment that adds a power outlet between a lamp socket and the light bulb on the outdoor light over my apartment patio. Great $5 investment for so much more than just battery tending. But now that I'm divorced, I winter my bike inside where a kitchen table should be. I eat on the couch and never used the table anyway.

[@austinmoseley16]

To the dr 650? Look it up and check for a kit, an ecu is just a programmed module that hooks up to your battery. They make kits to change carburetor engines on like old mustangs to fuel injected

[@rusty-ole-boomstick1268]

Great content and loved the questions. Re-watching many of Yam videos. Time stamp 27:30, what the hell was that!? Just bout ripped my ear drums to shreds.

[@rodneylandis6094]

I live in a city where i cannot run a line for a battery tender, I found a great solution, there are solar battery trickle chargers with overcharge prevention circuits. I just bought one and so far so good. I added a 12v cigarette lighter that the charger plugs into which makes it super simple. Now living in the city I have to lock it to my bike because if it's not nailed down, it will be stolen.

[@FxnBoats]

It's not hard to fuel inject any motorcycle. Look into the megasquirt setups if you want cheap. I know of a shopping cart also that has a fuel tech injection setup. Biggest issue is building a crank position sensor to tell the computer what cylinder is on the intake or power stroke.

[@TzeiEm]

I live in an apartment complex too but there are multiple self-service washing stations around my city. Most of them only have pressure washers but there are also some that have normal hoses, buckets etc to do a typical handwash with

[@martinellen1981]

Your vids get me through my work day, buttery smooth voices. I'm on my first bike Ducati monster 620. I like fugly things. My next bike is a TRX 850

[@martinellen1981]

@@wizzardx666 I said fugly not inbred

[@mackan98502]

I started on a Z650 (restricted to 48hp) and went to a FZ1 with its 146hp. no problems at all.

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

If you've developed the fundamentals with thousands of miles then it's not going to be a problem aside from a "be careful" period with a lot of new power in adjusting. People are extreme with bike stuff-- either extreme cautious or extreme no sensibility at all. There's a middle ground for mature riders in getting an upgrade bike from a starter bike.

[@mackan98502]

@@englishsteel-nz6im rode the Z650 for just over a year and 13 000 km. i just all power from the start basicly. but when it comes to riding normal in traffic the power difference isnt really noticable. only when you decide to speed. but i am cautious, i dont want to do power wheelies and such.

[@jj1983e]

You can battery tender with a solar panel!

[@crazyeyez1502]

--Find a solar-powered battery tender. Harbor Freight has one for $15 that plugs into the typical tender harness. But, for long-term storage, they recommend voltage regulator in line with it.

[@Anthony-mu3nw]

I went from a Honda Rebel 250 to a Ninja ZX6R within 6 months. I don't recommend that, I definitely wasn't ready for that big a change and actually haven't rode in near 20 years. Decided to get back into it, so I am waiting for a test ride on an Indian Scout Rogue when it arrives next month.

[@Powerslide15]

14:09 I just moved to Idaho a few months ago, totally enjoying Chick-Fil-A!

[@nathandeforest4795]

Hey, just use a solar trickle charger, like the one from HF... bonus is it even works when you REALLY need it, like camping in the middle of nowhere.

[@inkslingerdrew]

I got a ninja 650 starter, dropped it for the first time today parking at work after 105 miles ridden. So embarresing but also fun to watch on the cctv me unable to pick it up lol

[@SubZero-pl9lv]

How you dropped it?

[@inkslingerdrew]

@@SubZero-pl9lv The tread on my work boots got caught on the peg right as I was stopping in a parking spot, pulled a joe bidden.

[@SubZero-pl9lv]

@@inkslingerdrew damnnn I hope it doesn’t happen to me

[@inkslingerdrew]

@@SubZero-pl9lv it was my first day riding it to work i was having trouble shifting while riding for an hour before hand and shoulda known the boots might be a problem. Just wear riding shoes. I plan to get coverals an leave those an work boots at work to change into then il just ride all the time. This gives me a reason to change my clutch an break levers to something nicer though. Only have bent clutch an minor scratches on the fairings

[@SubZero-pl9lv]

@@inkslingerdrew ahhhh it was your first day bringing it to work I bet you was excited man I always like to listen to other people mistakes cuz I just bought a ninja 400 my first bike and right now I’m doing soooo good but I will always like to other peoples mistakes so I can’t do the same

[@SandStormPower]

I started on a 50cc 2 stroke scooter. Now I ride a 125cc small honda bike. Only after this 125cc I started caring more about full face helmet instead of those open ones, protective jacket and gloves.

[@neilhamill318]

If your going to mount a camera underneath your headlight., don't mount below the bottom triple clamp or you may crush your camera if your forks compres far enough.

[@nobbystyles4807]

if youre young then make your engine displacement increments VERY VERY slowly. if however youre in your 40's or 50's you can easily get your full license and hop on a 600 - 900 cc bike without too much drama. i did my full license last summer and bought an mt09 ive had a reall smooth transition from my 125.

[@ZeroKitsunei]

Oops, I am going from a MT-03 to a MT-09. I have been riding my 03 for 3yrs now tho. It's probably stupid, but I want all the fancy stuff the 09 SP comes with. I really think Yamaha should make SP versions of all their MT line. Cause TBH I would be fine with the 07, and i'm not even unhappy with the 03. If I could of paid like $2k(maybe a little less, but I know that the demand wouldn't be as high) more for a MT-03 SP with all the upgraded parts. I'd most likely still be happy with it.

[@waynemoua]

Started on a 2012 Ninja 250 rode that for a year and then bought 2008 CBR1000. Been for riding for 5 years now.

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

I wish motorcycle manufacturers gave measurements like bikes, distance from seat-pegs-bars- seat. And height of the tail.

[@The.JZA.]

I thought the "Hold it like a screwdriver" thing was just for when you a leaning hard into a right hand corner? In that scenario, you need to rotate your arm and hand into that screwdriver position to be able to control it properly while your body is all contorted up. When going in a straight line you just hold the throttle in the normal way. One tip I would say is get used to always having 1 finger on the brake and one finger on the clutch. Some people hold the handles with all 4 fingers and then take all 4 fingers off to pull the clutch or brake lever. This means you are barely holding onto the bars at all when you are switching between those 2 positions. It's far safer if you keep 3 fingers wrapped around the bars and use your index finger to operate the brake and clutch. Some people arent strong enough to do that so 2 fingers would be the go or try to strengthen your index finger lol.

[@franjouremovic6663]

I got sv650 limited to 35kw(47hp) 2022 as a first bike and after 2 months and 2000 kms im happy with it. Later when i get more exps i am gonna unblock it and use whole, braked-in engine.

[@michaelhord]

I got a suzuki burgman 200 and it does everything I need. 86 mph on the interstate and it can handle the mountains better than I can handle it. It is nimble and comfortable. No shifting either. I see the other bikers out there with just too much motorcycle. I also have a Can am ryker. Faster off the line , faster on the interstate , not as comfortable and I can't corner any better on it than I can on the burgman. Maxi scooters race just like super bikes do. Once I learn how to put my knee down I'll be passing most other riders.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

The question about going from carbed to fuel injected, I think it's doable. Just will take time and cost you obviously. Back when I got my 95 Civic and was into modding it, me and a lot of others did numerous things to gain a little more HP and TQ numbers. I recall 1.3 EG Civic's where swapped from single point to multipoint injection. Meaning you switch up the intake manifold and get an ECU swap or flash and some additional wiring if needed to get it to work. I suppose it works the same with bikes. if the DRZ is carbed. A V-Strom/DL650 or SV650 is fuel injected. If you get all the parts of a totaled or dismantled/part out bike you should just be able to swap the entire fuel injection system onto the DRZ maybe with some customizing. Then mount it all together, gaskets, wiring etc, then get an ECU as well and let it be flashed and you should be good to go. Should be just like Lego's. So for short, get the air intake with injectors throttle body etc, wiring and ECU, hardware, gaskets etc and swap it. Might be wrong though, but if I just think about it, there's no reason it shouldn't work. Since SV/DL are fuel injected and run fine so yeah. XD

[@charlesm.8807]

No it’s not too small. I’m stupid and stuck with too much bike.. My first time on a bike and I buy a 2019 Street Triple 765 because I “can grow into it”… let me tell you it sucks. I’m nervous every time I get on it… should have listened to 🍠…

[@del4668]

Just get out there and ride the thing, focus on the basics, it doesn't matter if you get overtaken by a 125 (I have been there, when I first got my big bike) focus on the basics, positioning, your lines through the bends, braking, balance. The more miles you put on the bike the better you will feel and you will get comfortable, before you know it you will start to gain some confidence and speed up. But more importantly enjoy yourself. It doesn't matter if you are racing down the road or pootling along at the speed limit, ride your own ride! If its that bad and you are a nervous wreck, either a) get some lessons, b) sell the thing and buy a smaller bike.

[@charlesm.8807]

@@del4668 thank you

[@slartybatfast5426]

I chucked a 100 ft extension cord off my 4th story balcony so I could hook up a tender 🤣

[@silvanbraendli]

Starting on a 800 in a month… don’t comment yet! In Switzerland we have to ride on 35KW (48ps) for 2 years because of regulations and that stuff, so i think i can manage it. Im excited :)

[@willheines4]

Man I got the fever bad. I've been taking my daughter's Razor pocket mod betty out for a cruise downtown and back every night for a couple weeks now... I have a couple grand and am going to try my luck at a personal loan for the rest, but I'm determined to grab a new R3. I already do all the work to mine and my wife's cars, so I want the peace of mind of having something new that doesn't need work done for the first time in my life. I figure once I master that, I'll hop on an R7 or maybe a GSXR-750. Maybe even an XSR700/900 if I can get the money together. I've been looking into the Tracer 900 as well for a sweet dad-bike. Idk man, I just don't want to wait anymore. I had too many kids without enough fun money to clear my head.

[@dancho_amv]

2024 Nightster S got it with 1 mile…..so still in the break in period, but loving the bike so far!! Only thing i would change is exhaust for some note!!

[@D0CT0RD00M]

Every appartment in Canada has outlets outside the parking stalls for the block heaters in the winter, even schools & business have it in their lots

[@TzeiEm]

Same in Finland, but most of the time they are set up so that you dial in the time when you want to leave and it will start to give electricity 2h before the set time. Very handy to reduce unnecessary electricity consumption, but doesn't really help with battery tending.

[@D0CT0RD00M]

@@TzeiEm yeah you guys are on a while diffrent level than us man that shit just runs constantly

[@stephenbotello5914]

I started on a 2000 super sherpa, then went to a 2018 400, modded it out, then bought a 2004 ZX10R. I prefer to ride the 400 tons of fun, I definitely hold back on the ZX10R. I enjoy the power it has everywhere.

[@satyamsingh4653]

Very informative and helpful for the beginner like me, good works guys 🙌🏼

[@ErickLopez-sz8pd]

The ECU flash for the ZH2 is available now. Moore Mafia got over 220whp with bolt-ons and a flash

[@sergiupetrosanu4475]

Thanx for the Tipps guys.

[@crazyeyez1502]

Fuel injection. Find a stand-alone system. CarsAndCameras put one on a go-cart

[@loopertrooper6671]

My first ride was on a busy highway at rush hour. Don’t ease into it, just do it.

[@smallbobcat08o.g.47]

Started on a grom and hopped up to an xsr900. Dont recommend it but no ragrets. Not even the letter "a"

[@nickmcpimpson]

"Regarding motorcycle jargon, we could probably make a whole video about that..." Me: *looks at video backlog* yes, you already did!

[@randypullman1155]

That Z900 is an EXCELLENT motorcycle!!

[@devontitterington6418]

Solar battery tender. We use then on the trucks in the fleet all the time!

[@gullyfoyle-uf6fr]

To the question of "no bike, need more knowledge"...get out and ride a bicycle...fast...over 10mph. Practice body position, leaning, counter-steering, vision (no looking at the ground). Do the slow speed stuff - u turns and figure 8s. Many racers train off-season on bikes - check out Guy Martin...and Canyon Chasers on utube. @Yammie Noob; how 'bout a video!?!? The only difference between a motorcycle and bicycle is the mode of propulsion.

[@b226tj]

0:49 Haahh, currently eating a peach.

[@Doomstrader]

You can take one of those jump drives that has a 12 volt port and it will trickle charge and works great!

[@GSpark-jy9hv]

Depends on who you are for a starter bike. I started on a MT07 and I will admit - two life shaking experiences where I should've probably got hurt. But I wouldve sold the 400 much sooner. I think start used smaller and dont buy new 650. I now have a zx6r and love it after a year of selling the MT07. But I am so looking forward to the litre ducatati.

[@fueladdiction7698]

If you live up north, a lot of apartments have outlets for vehicles to plug in the engine block heaters, but then you’d be leaving your bike in the snow and freezing elements

[@gilbertlindsay3507]

Don’t forget from 2009-2017 Yamaha had the best beginner bike, the FZ6R. Y’all sleepin, they can still be had for a reasonable price. Here’s a 600cc in-line 4cylinder with 74ish “horse pers” that won’t get ya killed.

[@ChristopherRodriguez-qu6pu]

Yo, if you don't have a hose to wash your bike, Hart makes this cool battery-powered 5-gallon tank with a hose. Check it out!

[@ChemicalCalifornia]

7:48 it’s a little confusing, because z400 and mt03 is like same class, and z900 is same class as mt09, but it’s ok jump from z400 to z900, but not mt03 to mt09

[@jakesheridan201]

What about getting say an MT-07 with a restricted kit from Yamaha for your first bike. This allows for only about 48 hp to start on, and then once your comfortable take the restricted plate off and rip it up?

[@argonunya8197]

No shame in starting small. I started with a Duke 200 which was easy to stall because in 220 lbs. It really helped my throttle control. I made a big jump the next year to a scout, but with some discretion on the bike it's not a terrible jump. Initially intimidating, but not a holy terror.

[@ridelikebuu]

Yammie...you have to ride a PROPER 690/701. With the full set up...I swapped with a guy with a 501. I loved it. BUT u can't even compare them. I also raced/ swapped with a KTM 525 supermoto on these mountain roads....same result. But the 525 was a very brutal experience

[@yammienoob]

Weight

[@ridelikebuu]

@@yammienoob absolutely. BUT I did get my 690 down to 292pounds. It's extremely light weight. The 501 is very light, I loved it. It's better than the 525 for sure. But I'm 180pounds. My boy is 130 in gear. And the 690 smoked it from the dig and roll races everytime. He had no chance. Which surprised me.

[@Deuceblank]

Moore mafia has ecu flashes for zH2's now, incredible power increases. They didn't release their vids until this past week.

[@MurffSurff]

To anyone who wants great reading before a “ track day “ Twist Of The Wrist I and II Total Control is another great book

[@brad3675]

THROTTLE POSITION = keep wrist below tour knuckles and it will give you the greatest throttle control. The question sounded like they are moving their arm/wrist without turning the throttle, their wrist is too high to start with

[@Jsb51]

I started on a gsx s750 it was very predictable power band. Was a good bike for me.