How to Ride a Motorcycle in ONLY 1 HOUR! (Serious Tips and Skills)

[@yammienoob]

How did Spite do? Make sure to take your MSF! Support at www.yammienoob.co

[@SharpyBills]

great video, lots of first time riders should refer to this before taking the MSF safety course. good stuff spite

[@vedranstupar7277]

yeah bad title

[@x9nightshade72]

I actually super appreciated this video! Just bought my first bike to practice in the private car park, because I didn't wanna just dive into my CBT and this definitely helps hone in on what stuff I can do to gain a bit of confidence before my test :D More videos like this would be great :D

[@ryanmccann2257]

I already ride and so it's more like yeah, I remember drills. But I like the class of spite.

[@seriousmechanicing]

He did so well that you should buy him some new pants.

[@michaelmarkofski4073]

Best part of the msf is that if you drop the bike,,, it's not your bike

[@iyeetsecurity922]

And the down side to that is that you automatically fail the class and have to pay for and take it again at a later date.

[@michaelmarkofski4073]

@@iyeetsecurity922 had 2 people go down in my class n they passed

[@phoenix3166]

That's the best part of using a stolen bike too...

[@iyeetsecurity922]

@@michaelmarkofski4073 Really?? Roughly how long ago was it? I took the course about 13 years ago. We didn't even have a road test. Everything was done in the parking lot of a local community college. They took off points for the first driving part, but the final/second time on the bikes we had one guy flunk for it.

[@alexanderi7332]

Lol hahahah I have the same thoughts

[@doublemeat8799]

The MSF teaches situational awareness that’s useful and if nothing else it saves you on insurance and allows you to skip the riding test at the DMV.

[@DustyDesertRat]

For the low price of 350$

[@SteelHorseTexasTwangExchange]

The 2 reasons I took it. Didn’t learn how to ride on street/traffic because they Did Not take us on the street.

[@jakeedgell591]

@@DustyDesertRat only $50 in my state

[@BallIsLife353332]

@@jakeedgell591 if you are enrolled at my local university it’s free which is pretty cool

[@Hazardxv]

@@jakeedgell591 Yeah 50 bucks here in Ohio.

[@Powerslide15]

I just passed my evaluation and got my permit today. I had absolutely no prior experience. Be humbly confident my friends, and you will do fine.

[@Saltymoles]

Have my test tomorrow😎today was super fun and suprisingly easy

[@Saltymoles]

Update been riding since! Put 1200 miles so far

[@OlExtraRegularBass]

Yesterday for me. Never even glanced at the information booklet, walked out with a learner's permit less ten bucks.

[@jbean530]

Yeah. I thought you had to get a permit before taking the class. Mmm.

[@Ruelas19x]

@@Saltymoles what bike ?

[@keithahlstrom176]

My first bike experience was at about 12. Went to a farm with my parents to visit and the elderly lady on the farm took one look at this kid - handed me a rifle and a box of ammo. Pointed to the barn and said there was a motorbike I could play with. No helmet, gravel roads and a loaded rifle. Took me about a half hour to figure out how the bike worked. Clutch etc. took off and had a great time. Oh the 70’s. Good times.

[@raynellmoore68w]

What a time to be alive

[@keithahlstrom176]

@@raynellmoore68w right!?!? It's pretty good now as well I think.

[@Mr_joshking]

Sounds fun bro im 15 hopeing to learn i wish i was born in those beter timed

[@keithahlstrom176]

@@Mr_joshking I’d trade it all - everything I’ve got to be your age again. Don’t waste it, brother. Get out there and make it happen, all of it. You are going to blink your eyes and you will suddenly be 50 and wondering where all that time went. Good luck out there. Enjoy.

[@Robocoppat]

It's wasn't good times, it was Great times. So peaceful. Easy going. It stayed brighter out longer in the summer time. Great music. Bartles and James commercials Country Time Lemonade. And no matter where you were, you always heard your mom call you home for dinner. 👍😃

[@BLVINEOCKERMVN]

The insurance savings per month ALONE is good enough reason to take the MSF. The course was $275 for 2 days, but because of it, I now save $70 a month on insurance. For all you math wizzes, it paid for itself in almost 4 months.

[@LauraLasan69]

Interesting

[@fulesmackofule]

Wow, I pay 50 bucks for a year in Europe.

[@GamerKey91]

@@fulesmackofule yeah but you're probably required to get some kind of proper license to drive a bike which means you went to theory classes and at least a couple practical driving hours with an instructor. Insurance here would be a lot more expensive if people could just prove they barely know how to operate a bike at the DMV and then be allowed to hit public roads on their own.

[@j85ace]

I was gonna save 16 bucks for the year if i did the course

[@guitarman517]

In Illinois, the MSF course is free. I completed the course this past weekend. I would highly recommend it.

[@kvndodson91]

“Some bottom dollar ninja 250” Don’t talk about my baby like that!

[@OtherDalfite]

Lol I just got one too. 2009 and the candy thunder blue. Absolutely gorgeous bike and such an amazing pice

[@swashbuckler139]

@@OtherDalfite does it leave anything to be desired or does the 250cc feel like enough power to you? ever thought about getting a bigger bike?

[@OtherDalfite]

@@swashbuckler139 I've only ever ridden like 70cc dirt bikes, so it's pretty quick for me. You won't win in a race with a decent car, but you shouldn't be trying to race anyway. You can go from 0 to 40 in a few seconds which is wild from the perspective of always having driven slow cars/a V6 f150

[@Saucey65]

Honestly wish more people would emphasize the importance of a light motorcycle as a first bike. I was recommended certain heavy bikes to look at because they were slower and tamer so when I did my MSF on a Z125 no problem, when I got my first bike and started off on my first ride I dropped it at zero miles an hour several times just because I wasn't used to something several hundred pounds heavier. I was overly cautious in a lot of respects when I learned to ride, but the weight factor was something I never once considered and it caught me.

[@albertomendoza2251]

Hi Ben, from your perspective what is the best light weight motorcycle to start? 125cc, 250cc, 300cc, 400cc, etc.? Greetings.

[@Saucey65]

@@albertomendoza2251 look at bikes under or around 400 lbs. My triumph scrambler is 500+ lbs and it has the weight a bit higher up than most bikes. KTM has a lineup of very light and fun bikes the 200 Duke, 390 Duke. The Yamaha MT03 is in the range you're looking for as well. Honda's Rebel lineup has some very beginner friendly bikes as well if you're more cruiser sighted. Hope that helps!

[@albertomendoza2251]

@@Saucey65 Thank you Ben. Im in the motorcycle school learning and planning to buy my first bike this year; I like the 150cc or 250cc; its enough for my needs. Wish you a 2022 with health and success.

[@Lexp2008]

Same thing happened to me. Even an R3 feels crazy heavy if you've NEVER ridden before. Dropped mine half a dozen times during my first week training in a parking lot.

[@mr.equity1120]

@@albertomendoza2251 I’d say anything around 300 pounds but it depends a lot on your height and weight, so adjust accordingly.

[@cpr336]

Just finished my MSF class today....next stop...busa-land here i come

[@timjohnson1199]

That's kinda crazy. Get yourself a 350 or smaller. Maybe 25hp. You just don't want to go fast, you want to stop, take curves, slopes, hills, gravel and wet.

[@cpr336]

@@timjohnson1199 lmao its a joke...the class gave me a whole new outlook and respect for bikes and bikers...I plan on getting a 200...I don't plan on highway...just local simple stuff

[@timjohnson1199]

Okay, you're not gonna die soon.

[@quillmaurer6563]

According to the RegularCars video on it, the Hayabusa actually can be docile if ridden gently, he said it's not as terrifying as people think it is ... unless you want it to be of course. Still probably not a good idea though, start on something humble.

[@WRjockey]

@@cpr336 I'm glad it was a joke! I was about to say....busa-land is followed closely by heaven.

[@XmarcX92]

“Practice in a empty parking lot” How do you get there if you don’t know how to ride a bike lol

[@Sniper0502]

You could rent out a hauled flat bed and tow it over

[@A6Legit]

Just take the msf and forget all that hassle

[@petitepear893]

You could also get a friend who knows how to ride to take you there & help you practice

[@cowsrock1q]

Exactly why the MSF is useful, they provide a bike and if you drop it, no biggie it's theirs and they have more bikes to provide.

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

You fake it

[@MDfishing77]

This video was very helpful. I am a 48 yr old single Mom of three sons. My oldest is 21 and just bought a Harley. My middle son is 17 and traded his dirt bike for a Ninja 1000😳. They both have had experience riding however, I have not….except for one of their dirt bikes I nearly crashed years ago!🤦‍♀️ Well, they convinced me to try again so I just purchased a 2023 Honda Rebel 300! I think it’s a good starter bike for me. I practiced in a parking lot yesterday, but these tips you shared I will definitely be trying. I am also enrolling in the safety training class soon. I know it will be a while before I am comfortable to ride in traffic. I’m nervous yet super stoked! Just going to go at my own pace until I am very comfortable with my Rebel. My 12 yr old (that has a dirt bike now) is already saying he can’t wait to get his first motorcycle too. With 3 sons it’s inevitable I need to learn to ride! Thanks again for the great starter video! Pray for me! 🙏👊😁

[@984francis]

I am an ex experienced rider but I haven't ridden for 20 years. I now have a bike and to be quite honest this is helpful. I can ride 'ok' but tomorrow I will be practicing low speed in a parking lot. Back in the day, I could do the figure 8 in a box on my VFR750 with ease.

[@kurtisklein2682]

100% with ya there. Just got back on 2 wheels after a little break and I am doing the same thing. Heading to parking lots and doing slow speed stuff trying to work to the lock to lock slow speed stuff.

[@donkemp8151]

Same but it has been 30 years for me.

[@petrolpancakes2946]

Same boat here. Road for years, had kids and sold the bike. Kids going to college now and I want together back into it!

[@eve__________]

ive ridden on the street before my msf and watched days of youtube videos before even that. and i cannot recommend enough that you should complete the msf. it also makes DMV process effortless

[@vhayne91777]

I loved the MSF course. Heck, my wife did it twice so that she could accompany a friend the 2nd time. I highly recommend it. I had zero street bike experience, and had only rode a tiny dirt bike (no clutch) a bit, about 25 years prior. Aced the written and riding parts, including that dreaded figure-8-in-a-box. :)

[@rickymahoney6664]

Funny im about to take the MSF in acouple weeks and my only experience is a little dirt bike as well that was over 10 years ago

[@vhayne91777]

@@rickymahoney6664 you're gonna love it. :)

[@stoundingresults]

MSF is the way to go. It's a controlled environment. They provide the bikes. The instructors are patient. And you get your certificate to avoid the DMV test.

[@foe6459]

Taking mine soon

[@skrelp8272]

@@foe6459 Good luck

[@xhiddenkittenx]

My instructor was not patient at all. Well, one of them was. The other one was a super young, arrogant little bastard. Who was screaming at everyone, and had some problem with women. He failed me, and another woman, but he passed men that even dropped their bikes in the exam.

[@kkdias9924]

@@xhiddenkittenx generally it's the opposite in my place men get treated like trash being cussed at, yelled at, etc. Women make blunder after blunder and the guy's still praising them.

[@jamesthepretender2007]

I had the same experience. I even had to give up the bike I was on (the only one that I could ride without my knees touching my elbows) for the female in my class because she wouldn't put her feet on the pegs, despite me being well over 6 ft. and her being like 5' 6". And then the instructor clowned me for looking like a bear on a tricycle because I was on the lowest bike in the class.

[@flufoo]

I’m a 15 year old working on getting my permit now so I can get my drivers license once I turn 16 and THEN work on getting my motorcycle license. I’m very excited about it and gonna be getting the ninja 400 as my beginner bike, I’ve been binge watching helpful Motorcycle videos even tho I have a long ways to go.

[@Buddycoop1]

I took a diving class once. Only guy who never donned gear before so I was left behind and only got thru half the class. Lesson learned, so I didn't want to start the MSF class being the only guy who never shifted a bike before. A friend took me to his farm to practice on his 100cc. I learned how to take off and shift that day. Then I bought a used 250 that I still have and practiced weekly at the school parking lot. Then I took the MSF class and as I predicted, everybody had some experience on cycles so I'm glad I did what I did and not be the only person in that class with zero experience.

[@Psycho_SugarCraze]

Yeah I don't know why everyone has to be taking beginner classes with experience and knowledge way beyond 😭

[@atomicdmt8763]

key tips from me: squeeze w your knees.weight on the pegs- ready for bumps. always keep in mind: 'you are invisible and everyone is out to kill you' . And dont forget to put a foot down when you come to a stop! derp

[@dustinsimpson9188]

Ive watched a few videos to get myself ready for this beginner's course. This is the first video I've seen that teaches you to get used to the weight of the bike. This will be something I'd like to practice to help me turn

[@kevinmcshane3665]

This was an incredibly helpful resource for learning the basics and overcoming the initial fear of getting your feet on the pegs and letting physics take over. Thanks so much for all the great info.

[@jamesslick4790]

The hardest thing to convince a new "wanna be" motorcycle rider is that motorcycles "want" to be stable at speed. A bicycle going 20mph (to me) feels MUCH less stable than a motorcycle at the same speed.

[@Kraize92]

Meh. MSF was worth it for me in the US just for being able to skip the exam. The DMV was always backed up so it was either the MSF course or wait 2-3 months for my test appointment. Otherwise, it took me like 2 weeks to get my license.

[@kevingault2333]

Wow that is perfect timing, brought my first bike home today, 2005 Suzuki Boulevard S50, looking forward to learning! (Wasn't planning on starting on a cruiser, but it just worked out that way!)

[@HydraSperati]

No shame in that. I started on a Honda Shadow but now I ride an R1

[@wyo5upreme948]

Same here lol I got a 2008 yamaha vstar

[@ashwiniyer454]

Getting my Royal Enfield this week!

[@valentinpetrov5603]

The spontaneous "hey superduke!" Was way too relatable

[@Sizukun1]

MSF instructors HATE him! Entire MSF course in 1 hour instead of 16! Learn this easy trick to avoid losing your weekend and probably die!

[@eaglesfan19029]

We're all going to die eventually. I just don't wanna tip toe to my grave!

[@BrklynBoi718x]

If you actually watched the vid he says to take the MSF course. But the in class aspect is a waste. So is the 5 hour mandated class for a class d license

[@brendanm132]

@@eaglesfan19029 yea suicide is badass!

[@CoachElna]

This is the BEST video on the internet!!!! Thank you for awesome advice. I've never ridden a bike and bought myself a 1986 Suzuki Intruder 750 as my first bike and have been struggling immensely. I was constantly stalling the bike and not even able to pull away. 😭 With this video I am able to pull away and get going with no issue whatsoever. I am hooked on this channel😅😅

[@jennzobel7630]

Thanks for this video! I enrolled in the HD Riding Academy, and as a rider with zero experience, I felt the course was way too fast paced! I ended up sitting out after the 6th exercise because I wasn't comfortable cruising in second. I would've liked to spend an hour in first gear just getting the hang of being on a bike. Excited to get out to a big parking lot this week and practice at my own pace!

[@jaimegamez6253]

Sounds like my experience. Only made it halfway thru the first day, and getting 3 attempts to perfect a move before moving on, so I couldn't keep up. The course only crushed what little hope and confidence I had. I'm practicing in a parking lot now, but the slow maneuvers are still beyond me. One thing is for sure, I wouldn't attempt the msf again, I'd rather just take the dmv test when it's time.

[@myemail2005]

How is your learning going?

[@kimmypoopookaras]

I also took the MSF at 57 years old with no riding experience. I pushed through , dropping the bike a couple of times, and making a lot of mistakes but staying was the best thing because I learned to get through really uncomfortable situations which is what your going to encounter on the road. Having said that, this was MY experience.

[@heathersparks5660]

Omg I had thr same experience! Never ridden and exercise 3 was shifting into 2nd gear I was like omg I am not ready! They flunked me out..

[@seekykeen8401]

I had the exact same experience with the HD academy, they were moving too fast, and the sportster I had been given wouldn't properly shift into neutral, even for the trainer

[@hightreeson170]

I took the MSF course almost 18 years ago and just bought my first motorcycle during the pandemic. I went with my Friend and his dad. The instructor was a personal friend of my uncles, but didnt know that when i signed up for the course. Being 18, I felt enormous pressure to not screw up or fail a section because my either my friend would say something or my uncle would say something. I was one of those kids that grew up on his bicycle and already had more than my fair share of road rash. I remember the entire time being in the class wanting to leave the parking lot and go ride around the block by the end of day 2. TL;DR if you feel comfortable on a bicycle, you'd be amazed at how fast you get comfortable on a motorcycle. Even faster if you have any practice with a manual transmission.

[@iammaximus614]

So, you took the class 18yrs ago & your 18 years old ....Lol

[@hightreeson170]

@@iammaximus614 You may need to work on reading comprehension. I took the MSF class 18 years ago. Being 18 when I took it means I am now 36 years old.

[@iammaximus614]

@@hightreeson170 Hmmm...Interesting... Maybe you should’ve wrote 36yrs old in the present tense instead, since I’m still 21 years old in dog years 🐕‍🦺

[@hightreeson170]

@@iammaximus614 Seems like you need everything spelled out for you and are unable to make inferences from what you’ve read. You can try all you want to make this my fault, but you’re the one who started this by trying to make someone look dumb or like a liar on the internet only to find their reading comp. was lacking. 👍🏻

[@iammaximus614]

@@hightreeson170 Relax......and stand still 🐕‍🦺 💦 Lol, Seems like even tongue & cheek humor Triggers, Have a Good & Wonderful day 🌻

[@awesomeerr8765]

God that rebel looks so damn good.

[@justsomeguy3467]

It's so crazy how a real mountain bike has alot of same riding techniques and even seems similar setup lol... hopefully myn.biking and knowing how to drive a stick helps with moto lol..nice vid guys

[@rebelbelle62]

Thank you for the video, greatly appreciated. I had no experience with a bike at all when I took the class, they didn't cover this at all. The weather turned bad so we were rushed through the course. Just learning how the bike feels under you and how it acts in response to you is a big help when your a novice. Been riding for years now, it's a love I've had since a small child and will have till I die.😊

[@R1vid]

1:55 and boots! If you like your feet (you don't want to crush them while dropping a 200kg+ bike).

[@trygveulfr7513]

I tried powerwalking for the first time today, accidentally hit the throttle and let off the clutch too fast lol, luckily nothing was damages except a small scrape on the kickstand foot. Im legit excited to go riding

[@MBVTemjin]

Took an MSF course a few weeks ago. The instructor rushed us through the riding parts and ended classes early. He didn't really let us get used to actually handling the bikes. He also kept putting me on a different bike each time, so I couldn't even get used to how one handled before getting put on one that had a completely different seating position and weight. He wasted my money and my vacation time. I don't have any more vacation to take an MSF course, so all I can do is get a bike and practice by myself.

[@xhiddenkittenx]

I’m so glad I came here and read the comments. These are all the things I’ve been saying since I took mine.

[@Smokeys_world420]

That sucks . My msf course was the bees knees lolol

[@kayk8389]

What do you mean they have weekend and evening classes

[@notanymore9471]

Sounds like someone that just wants to complain, why do you need to take vacation to take a class?

[@climbeverest]

I love your patience man, I am a newbie and still have not done msf, but this is very helpful

[@Jdubsgarage74]

I’d just like to add, look where you want to go and clutch loading and control is the key to controlling your motorcycle. Great video! Shared with a few people who want to start riding bikes.

[@meganleanne6682]

This video is great! I got a new honda cb300f for Christmas and I finally get to go practice this weekend. It's pretty intimidating since Im only 5'1 and 100lbs but the way you broke it all down has helped to ease my nerves a bit 😊🏍

[@jeovanyrodriguez8038]

Nicely done. You were way more informative then the low level comedian instructor I had in my msf. They went over 0 theory with the friction zone on the range.. eh, learned more in a parking lot.

[@megachill]

Good habits start with holding the clutch when turning on. You ask why? Well there is still bikes out there that allow you to turn them on when gear is in and the bike might not be in neutral. Also teach people on just letting the clutch go as the bike will die, people should learn this.

[@twitt9425]

Mine won’t start if you’re in neutral and holding the clutch 🤷‍♂️

[@donte2458]

I was the Superduke that rode by. I was waiting for this video to pop up to see if you were going to keep me in the video. I literally work 2 mins away from that lot. I was on my way to work. I’ll probably catch a lot of heat for saying this, but this Superduke is my first bike. I have some experience from multiple MSF courses and riding friends bikes, but it’s my first purchase. If you have any questions or would like to hear from a rider’s perspective of buying a Superduke as a first bike, feel free to ask away. Good or bad. There’ll probably be more bad than good, but I welcome all questions.

[@jerryglennie5375]

Super duke is the 1290?

[@donte2458]

@@jerryglennie5375 Yes. I have the 2018.

[@jerryglennie5375]

@@donte2458 any tips for starting on something as large as an 1100xx blackbird? Your torque is higher than mine I'm sure.

[@donte2458]

@@jerryglennie5375 Discipline! Resist the urge to surge, which is extremely hard. I’m 45 and my mental is very disciplined.

[@jerryglennie5375]

@@donte2458 throttle control will be key for sure. Reason for the upgrade was highway milage and the ability to escape idiocy

[@jkasta3547]

It only took me 5 minutes to learn to ride and a week or so to learn more advanced things. I didn't take any course and simply just started driving no issue. Learning to drive is not as complex as people make it seem. Just be brave and don't do anything crazy. I have good control over things and don't panic when there is an issue so I suggest the same for everyone. Its like driving a bike but no pedaling and too much speed involved

[@pablitobernardino2231]

Thanks for the serious tips and skills...believe it or not I would be having my first bike at 65!!! Cheers please!

[@bluemane0466]

“You will not need any crazy, heavy armor gear.” So says the guy in ripped, holey jeans...🤣🤣🤣

[@nateriver5114]

yeah, i had to pay about 1k for riding gear before i even could start classes.

[@blizzthebike]

@@nateriver5114 you overpaid for your gear. I just bought another set today, only thing missing was another helmet which you could add 200$ on top. my total was 760… no where near 1k

[@nateriver5114]

@@blizzthebike so 760 + 200 is 960 which is just 40 bucks short of 1k. totally overpaid, yeah....

[@jbean530]

I need gear. Grrr.

[@derpyduck5088]

@@nateriver5114 read it back. Another set. So this isn't his beginner set, and he still paid less than you, for what's probably better gear.

[@AJustCruisin]

Great job, explaining this. This is a great help as I am taking my Basic Rider course next month. So I appreciate that extra help before hand so that I am more comfortable before even getting into the class. Thank you, guys!!

[@joaohugo92]

THIS! This is one of the most helpful and well thought out content I have seen from this channel in the 3 or 4 years I have been a prospective Squid. This is quite helpful, I have access to a family member's banged up 08 R6 so I will try this with that even if I have to be extra careful since it IS more bike than I should be handling as a no experience wannabe Squid Missile. Thanks again Spite, and Papa Yam 🍠

[@StylesDBD]

Thanks for putting in a part about how to gear shift :) a lot of beginner videos don’t include that!

[@maxbreemer]

Motorcycle ed in Europe is MUCH better.

[@amerikanviking]

I jumped straight into the MSF without ever having ridden a motorcycle period. It really wasn't that hard. The instructor was awesome. He laid out the rules, did the paper test snd then same day we hit the course. 2nd day of course I was doing just fine. I was actually better than most veteran riders there. Two people failed, unfortunately. And one of those people were looking to get a motorcycle license to be a motorcycle cop. Which it is probably better he doesn't do that. High speed chases on a vehicle you don't quite understand the physics of is not a good idea. Wouldn't want to see him in the paper dead after he wrecks at high speed. Anyway. I think the biggest thing is that people shouldn't be afraid. Number one. Don't be afraid. There is a difference in being afraid and respecting the machine. I would always respect the machine. The machine is unforgiving and has no conscience. It is not alive. So it's up to you to control the machine safely. I do thus everyday in my field of work. I work with electricity and have seen a lot of people die doing it. Same goes here. Respect it. It isn't a toy. Number two. Actually practice safety. The road isn't the track. No matter how many people you see on KZbin acting stupid doing wheelies at 50mph plus on the highways and streets. Don't do this. It isn't a competition. It's point A to point B ALIVE. Don't be stupid. Wear your gear, practice safety, pay attention to your speed. Be safe. I have never wrecked a vehicle of my own accord. And there's a reason for that. I always practice safety. And now, I am even more aware of my surroundings since my wreck that happened because of a drunk driver. All I can say is pay attention to this video and be smart, safe, and alive.

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Great advice!

[@Toaster-FoX]

Absolutly amazing, thank uou

[@Buddycoop1]

First time on a motorcycle and you didn't kill it one time going into gear during the class? If so, then you are a rarity.

[@gregorsamsa1364]

Coming across a bit boastful. And people can't really just choose not to feel some fear or anxiety or awkwardness the very first time they ride a motorcycle. People have different psychologies. Some people just experience stronger fear or anxiety responses in that situation. Also a lot of people don't have particularly great coordination or balance on a natural intuitive level and need to spend a little time building up those particular neural networks to develop some muscle memory before they can begin to operate the bike cleanly. People are just different

[@levisalazar8031]

Great advice. Took and pass my MSF course recently. And wow it definitely humbles you. My instructor gave great advice that a bike is a beast. You got to be able to control it and handle it like you would an animal. It's not a toy like those people on youtube use it like. You gotta respect the bike and it will respect you back. If you don't good luck that bike will show you who's really in control and who is really in charge.

[@davidseymore4261]

So. Im not new to motorcycles, I rode trail bikes growing up as a kid. Enherited my Dads 1978 Honda hawk and rode it through my 20s. Now I find myself in a spot where I'm 46 and picking up the sport again as a much wiser more cautious rider. These videos seem dumb to a lot of people, but after all the years in a automatic 4 wheeler. Jumping back on the bike is a bit of a challenge. All 4 limbs are making adjustments to operating the bike. Science of making turns, diffrent terrain. Its a lot for my old head to wrap around. Just listen to these guys. They know what they are talking about. I took a twisty road today. And found myself in an oh shit moment several times. Be aware. Stay safe

[@bobh2201]

Missed several important points for newbies. Like engage clutch before putting in gear.

[@JG-cy2wf]

Missed some critical points for sure

[@Introspectiverider99]

yeah or pressing clutch before apply braking to come to complete stop but still some useful stuff

[@Tshmoney3475]

He didn’t really explain how to shift gears and what your foot is supposed to do but it’s alright he explained starting off and getting going really well

[@01nmuskier]

Or turning on the fuel line, or choke.😄

[@bobheiser4223]

I've been riding for years. This happened to come on while I was cooking dinner. AWESOME tutorial for first-time riders.

[@BirdyCephon]

I actually had to drop out of the MSF course because they were going to fast through all the exercises and I couldn't keep up, and I also was in full gear and out of shape, so my entire body was killing me by the end of day one. No big deal though, got my learners permit, bought my Ninja 400 and practiced practiced practiced. Going to retake the MSF course soon to get my endorsement.

[@xhiddenkittenx]

I also felt that the course was extremely rushed.

[@brittanyc3282]

I took one years ago, I forget whether it was one weekend or two but yeah I remember feeling it was way too rushed, I'm still shocked they passed me. Even with the endorsement I still didn't feel confident enough to get my own bike and get out on the road.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

I hear you, I just took a course and I too felt like it was rushed, It was raining a little bit. They would get me to do one exercise 2 or 3 times but I failed miserably at it. Then after I failed that exercise, they would get me to do a different exercise which was worse than the first one. That was my very first time on a motorcycle ever. At least I can say is NOT once did I ever drop the bike. @@xhiddenkittenx

[@olivialane364]

Your videos are the absolute best!

[@beamerstrumpet]

As Ivan noted, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS and how to properly POWER BRAKE and NEGOTIATE A CORNER. I have done the basic then after 3 years did it all again. Then 7 years after that, the Expieranced Rider course. The lessons learned have saved my life many times, One it would have been fatal. but power brake and hard lean left was what took over.

[@michelleseguin3863]

What is power brake and hard lean left?

[@Pauldel]

I never needed to take an msf corse when I was looking to get my motorcycle license in Massachusetts. I got my permit and learned by my self.

[@simonchen9932]

New rider from BC Canada here. I feel like it should be addressed that the msf in the US costs less than a couple hundred bucks but im on the fence because here in Vancouver the cheapest course which is equivalent costs 850$. Im still gonna take it but it sure hurts a lot when thats a quarter of the cost of a decent used bike.

[@faelanatlife]

For driving school in Japan, it was about $2000.

[@mikefx12]

Yeah, it's like that all over BC, I've been learning from these videos, plus mainly DanDanTheFireMan's channel

[@SongJLikes]

This vid taught me the pre-MSF basics a year-ish ago…. It was an essential foundation for learning on the fly in the program!

[@Bl2311]

Just practiced on my bike today for the first time. This video has helped me a lot! Thank you!

[@idontknowwhatnametoputhere7809]

Hey did you get a brand new bike as your first bike? I’m thinking on getting a New Honda rebel as my first beginner bike, I don’t know where to even look or buy for a “ Good “ used bike, and most of them, are not of my liking. What you think?

[@michelleseguin3863]

@@idontknowwhatnametoputhere7809 I rode a Honda rebel during my permit class and it rode like a dream.

[@Vincent13997]

Started riding when I was about 10 years old in 1975. Rode off and on while in the Army, depending on where I was stationed. I went quite a while without riding, then decided 5 years ago to get the Harley I always wanted. This was my first Harley. Even though I had been riding for years I still took the MSF course. Laws have changed in the years since riding in the states and traffic has increased quite a bit also. I’d recommend the course to anyone new or experienced.

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

Got a bike in March 2019, just as everything shut down.... spent the next 3 months doing drills in the school parking lot next door, watching lots of videos, then slowly ventured out into the world, sticking to roads I was very familiar with from years of road cycling....

[@benn1181]

It took you three months to leave the parking lot? Wtf?

[@BallIsLife353332]

@@benn1181 dude probably wanted to be absolutely confident in his ability

[@Jagknorr]

@@benn1181 he never said he got a license. He has to be able to successfully run from cops 😜

[@chrisradcliff8824]

I just bought a bike today. First one in 20 plus years. Great video. I kept clutch stalling starting out. The first part of this video is the most important in my opinion. Very easy do dump a bike on a clutch stall. I didn't today, but it's very easy to do.

[@brandonmunson2414]

Passed the msf about three weeks ago. Finally warm enough to get my bike here in Michigan next week. Can't wait to go play in traffic!

[@joannhammerschmitt]

Keep teaching i been riding 33 years. And love my parking lot at the mall on every new bike in my years.

[@salsamancer]

"dive into the MSF class with no experience" lmao dude come on the MSF is designed for complete newbs

[@PCDoctorUSA]

Exactly. My wife and I both took the class with ZERO experience and had no issues. Passed the test and skipped the DMV. That alone was worth the price of the class.

[@Heyoo414]

I’m 17 years old about to turn 18 in a week. Half a day ago I passed this test with one point counting against me, and I had never once operated a motorcycle before Saturday morning, the 4th of September. If I can do it anyone can! MSF course is amazing and works wonders, obviously

[@hiltonmcconnell2563]

One of the best things I was told when learning was get out on some grass and wet grass learn to tide on grass and will teach you a lot stop and start on wet grass, figure 8 on wet grass start on dry grass then go to wet. Start out very easy and slowly build up. I did it every chance I got fore some time, then went to gravel and dirt roads, these are very good, that way if you are forced off the road you will be able to handle it. or if you go around a sharp curve and all of a sudden there is a lot of broken pavement or the road turns to gravel you will have no problem. Learning these wright from the start will improve your riding skills a lot. I would also start out on a Light weight ADV or Duel Sport bike or even a standard street bike over a cruiser. Also learn to pick your feet up and put them on the foot pegs as soon as you start to move, or before moving is even better. I use to practice coming to a full stop before taking my feet of the pegs. Have fun and be road ready long before you go on the road.

[@HoeplessAlexis]

Would you recommend a cruiser like the rebel 300 or 500? Or should beginner’s stay from cruisers on the whole ?

[@supagirl1521]

I did about a week of KZbin learning before I bought my first bike then took the test after riding on a permit for 30 days. Passed my first try. I do want to take a MSF course eventually

[@climbeverest]

I have seen a handful of motorcycle videos, this young man does it really well, well done dude!

[@looptj]

Lesson 2: How to do dank whoolies... maybe drop the GXR 250 to show it's okay, that's why they're beginner bikes.

[@bradsmit509]

Bought my 1st bike in Feb, sat on bike for 5min or so, started the bike and started driving around, feeling brakes and turning and acceleration. About 20 min later I drove to get petrol. I got the hero eco 150cc, but I have dropped bike 2* and fell 1 onto grass battling with clutch and petrol. Great bike to learn with

[@AnimaRytak]

I passed my MSF course yesterday. Too late to skip it now!

[@ElijahAndrade01]

Wooo i finally bought my motorcycle and its currently safe at home! Can't wait to start riding, it just got delivered last night. 🙌 Kawasaki Z400

[@Rei-1200]

I’m so sad Bc I’ve been waiting a month to take my msf course and they emailed me a week before saying they’ve cancelled all courses at the school this summer for restructuring 😭 now all other courses near me are booked so I’m debating just teaching myself in a parking lot and this is so helpful thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️

[@tashathayer6427]

I'm gonna goto a Harley place has them $255.00 I think the cost is.

[@Nebnub]

Just passed my msf today (with a perfect score mind you) and if you can get on a bike for the first time and pass the dmv test you are a god

[@moolis]

Anyone who's seriously interested in riding motorcycles will put in the time AND money into it. Just like as if you're hungry, you'll put in the time and money to either make the food or buy it.

[@MoonLeaf_RaquelLeBaudour]

More videos for beginners! Please! I love and appreciate these SO Much!! 🍃✌🏽🍃

[@jbojason5312]

Forget counter steering and pressing the bars. just look where you want to go, your solders arms the bars and bike will go. Been teaching road riding in the uk years and nobody’s ever needed more of an explanation than that

[@jbean530]

Thank you! Same thing my ski instructor said.

[@JacobMinger]

I just bought my first can am Ryker 900 sport yesterday. The first thing we did with it is take it over to my dads neighborhood and he had me riding around the neighborhood with him. I do need to find me an abandoned parking lot though.

[@ParenthesisGrey]

Yo this is perfectly timed, my first day of class is tomorrow 😂

[@luckyspaceman]

How's riding going

[@ParenthesisGrey]

@@luckyspaceman I unfortunately got test anxiety while taking the final riding test. And then I moved for work, so I had to put retaking it on pause. I'll try again when I'm resettled though, just got fresh tires put on so my bike is ready to go ^^

[@luckyspaceman]

@@ParenthesisGrey I'm worried about test anxiety too. I found one on one lessons though. I think I'll feel better if I don't have to do it in front of an audience

[@ParenthesisGrey]

@@luckyspaceman it did not help that the person right before me crashed rather spectacularly while doing a quick stop 💀

[@luckyspaceman]

@@ParenthesisGrey nooooooooo!!! There is a solid chance I'm not coming out of this course alive

[@bagamax]

I'm in a saddle since 2010 and waiting now for my hair to dry before going grocery on liter cbf. Why the heck I'm watching this? Have no idea, but I like it!

[@Hotrob_J]

In my province you need 26 hours on a motorcycle before you get your license, 10 of them on the road in an instructor led group ride. I would not recommend people skip the MSF, especially with how much of riding is getting the feel for it, which takes time.

[@codymamo9239]

Ive hd my 125 license for 3 months now. I took 9 45min lessons and I felt very confident on the first day. I had a lot odd experiences with bicycle I think that helps

[@mrmacguff1n]

3 days after this vid came out, I took an MSF course. Crashed and broke my arm lol

[@tvbuu]

Ouch, howd it happen?

[@mrmacguff1n]

@@tvbuu Forgot what to do during a turn and kind of panicked. Set the bike down at about 15 to 20 and hit shoulder first. 4 weeks In a sling and now I'm in rehab for strength. Take my next class this weekend though lol

[@tvbuu]

@@mrmacguff1n you got this bro ! I just went today for my first day and was terrified to drop the bike. One thing that helped me was learning that speed helps you balance, clutch control, and looking all the way through your turns

[@mrmacguff1n]

@@tvbuu yeah, just need practice. Ended up buying my first bike 2 weeks later off Craigslist lol.

[@tvbuu]

@@mrmacguff1n dude congrats man. What did you end up getting ?

[@rainbowandsunshine21]

I took my msf 7 years ago and finally bought my 1st bike this month!!!! I'm so nervous and excited

[@cowsrock1q]

Next Yammie Noob video titled "Learn to ride in an hour, go to the DMV, pass the test and buy a motorcycle and ride on the track ALL in one day!!"

[@OlExtraRegularBass]

I bet you fifty cents I can do that.

[@_WoIfY]

I liked it with first person. My brain thought that actually I was riding it and I felt joy watching it. Thanks a lot!

[@skunkbucket9408]

Back in '82 I bought a Honda CM400E from a guy, handed him the cash, then asked him how to ride a motorcycle. He kindly showed me where the clutch, brake, throttle and shifter were, then shouted encouragement as I wobbled around his apartment's parking lot. After a couple of laps, I headed out onto the street and rode it home, ten miles in rush hour Phoenix traffic. It was a real sink-or-swim experience and I had to learn fast. I rode without a license for a few months, then went in and passed the riding test at the license bureau. So would I recommend skipping the MSF course? Nope. Will you survive without it? Probably, but it'll take some luck.

[@adorablecenturion8436]

had to buy my own bike to practice lmao bought it monday, dropped it in the dirt near the dude's driveway twice within my first 5 minutes then i rode it around. got it back home. rode around my neighborhood practicing slow maneuvering and clutch usage and got comfortable with turning at speed now as well. went for my first rides yesterday and it was fun 👁 ninja 250 definitely feels fast i seldom even use the front brake, mostly just downshifting and using the rear brake as a signal then slowly coasting to a stop in a lower gear, eventually clutch in and some front brake if i gotta brake faster im learning lets goo

[@TuntunGamer]

Dunno why I'm watching this, been riding for years now.

[@NANA-lq5md]

Good reason to watch it.

[@sonkaldo]

Most who have been riding for years have zero actual skill level and would not pass the advanced course.

[@depressionstreet9540]

idk why IM watching this - i cant ride till july 2024 ;-;

[@Nequetrefi11]

thank you thank you thank you thank you so so so so much for this, really im about to take the beginner rider class and i was really scared shitless. i wanted to be as prepared as possible so i dont embarrass myself out there thanks again!

[@christiansalazar4604]

The only thing I really struggled with big time was the figure 8.

[@tommyapples8490]

Omg! Me too! It's intimidating going that slow and turning the bars all the way to one side, feels like it's going to tip over. I kept going outside the line . I had a bad habit of not turning my head and looking exactly where I wanted the wheel to go and as soon as I did that the bike went where I wanted It to.. it's so strange, everyone to look where your going for safety and all but with a motorcycle, if you don't look the bike won't actually go , even if you turn, it doesn't want to until your head points in that direction

[@adanshariq4859]

This was very helpful, from the uk and here it's called cbt test and I feel mine was rushed.

[@samdequina3386]

I think what helps the most for me is knowing I can ride a bike and my truck is a manual.

[@aryaa4581]

So glad for this video. I felt like I needed a refresher. Took my MSF two years ago. Ride for 1 year. Then took time off. Not sure if I want to re-take course for another whopping $400 bucks.

[@Xuritron]

I don't know if this is important to know for this video but feet posture helped me a lot with balance doing this exercises, it's a lot like a good posture when you're on a bicycle, putting the ball of the feet on the pegs and knees close to the tank. I don't know if helps with all types of motorcycles but at least works with mine (Vento Rocketman) and the one that the dude who teached me had (Bajaj Pulsar). I think experienced riders would know more about that. Just wanting to share the advice to noobs like me.

[@likeablelabradoodle4035]

My grandpas rx100, Dad took me to ride it once,recently took it out Took me like 30mins just to get it kickstarted and it just came natural to me,changing gear,turning, down shifting and all that,it was awesome,it was the first time i took a smooth uturn too

[@dixpac]

The question is how to get to the abandoned parking lot

[@hendrikscheepers4144]

Where I live most parking lots have fences around them, and are only accessible during business hours. The rest of the time the gates are locked. So practicing in an empty parking lot is not really an option for me. I think I'll just pay someone to show me the ropes.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

@@hendrikscheepers4144 Roving security for me - you'd be lucky to get 20 minutes in before one spots you and quickly tells you to get out of there.

[@sirlloyn9788]

This is a fantastic video! Good stuff!! I went through each of these steps when my dad taught me how to ride, but it was a Kawasaki 650 on gravel. I tell you what, when you can do a tight figure 8 on gravel, pavement just feels so nice 😂

[@paulprior9875]

I wanna see you guys do the Mod1 and Mod2 tests like we have to in the UK :)

[@Knobblytyressoggysocks]

I would love this, if they could come over to the UK and do it.

[@chrisscrossing]

I am taking the course and I am taking my time, (getting more hours on the range) because it was obvious that I was challenged with some of the activities and I needed to make sure that I have control of the bike while also actually doing something. I am a little frustrated at times because we have to do what they tell us in command which is fine but if we need extra practice at certain skills, we do not get to do that. I will be buying my new bike soon, and I will be taking my friend with me to parking lots to practice practice practice !!!

[@dmvbenz7536]

Getting my first motorcycle Friday a z400, everywhere near me is booked for a few months for MSF so ima have to just ride around my neighborhood to get comfortable or I’ll just get the learners for 30 days then take the test

[@Aksbug90]

That's the bike I'm interested in myself. Only experience I have is about 2 days worth of riding a Yamaha 250 dirt bike. Haven't been to a msf course yet though. Ordered gloves today lol

[@Aksbug90]

Btw did you get the z400

[@ninjaboi152]

Bought my first bike, got my learners and licenced all in 2weeks. Best advice is jus study for learners then get licence. Spending $50 total vs $300+ for course is a no brainer. Save ur money and practice in ur neighborhood for 1 to 3hrs ull be glad u did.

[@adamkreuz9068]

The MSF course was nice and all but I felt bad for the people who have never touched a bike, they flew through the information

[@dillonvillon]

That's a bad course then. All the courses I've taken, I've been fortunate to have guys that were passionate about riding and wanted people to learn and enjoy it. Had my 2nd advanced course(required) and it was geared toward sport bikes. Instructor came out on an r1 to "Stay relevant to the course" lol

[@killerdeviant]

Yea some previous experience really helps the course make sense.

[@martymcfly6976]

I never touched a bike and had no problem with the MSF course. I guess everyone has different experiences but my class had all newbies besides one person who rode their bike to the class and we all got the information without any hassle.

[@longrangelunatic]

I hadn't been on a motorcycle in my course and did fine.

[@Zbrei]

Never touched a bike til mine, I was fine as well, one guy hadn't either and got kicked out, he couldn't figure out the clutch and throttle after a full day.