Just a short girl learning how to ride a motorcycle. Hey, what's up, it's Missy! I ride a 2017 Honda Rebel 500. I've ridden dirt bikes for years but recently started my journey of riding motorcycles on the street. I also enjoy going to the desert and the lake. Please consider subscribing to see more content and follow my Instagram for even more fun!
I had been riding a scooter/moped for 6 months, you only need A license, not necessarily a Motorbike license to ride one. then I did the practical test, brought a bike a couple of weeks later, then did the theory test the next weekend, drove home, from there, got on the bike, went to the shops and brought a new pair of good solid shoes/boots, a Backpack, and a thick hoodie jacket, stuffed the back pack with the old gear and rode down the Motorway for the first time on the bike (I won't even begin to try to work out how many times I've driven down it) went to the dealership I got the bike from, had a look at top boxes, and decided to think about it some more... So I rode for another 3/4 hour to a Dealership a friend works at, He was not working that particular Saturday, So I kept riding, I wanted to see my brothers new house, an hour away... but Kept going to my old stomping ground up the Thames Coast (west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula) stopped and took Photos of the bike in the sun and sea in the background, and headed for home again...but then hey, don't people like riding where we used to go camping when I was a kid? I have to go that way! (totally worth it) It's a windy road through the hills, and a great learning experience! I learned so much about how the bike handles, how to steer using just my hips basically & get the bike at the exact angle it need to turn without exerting any pressure on the bars at all! (this has translated to making the scooter handle so much better as well!) 6 or 7 hours and 400km later (250miles) I arrived home. My arse was numb, my quads were killing me and didn't wany to stand anymore, the lower core muscles were aching, but bearable. and I totally forgot to check my fuel gauge (still had 1/4 tank left) And riding up the Motorway into the sunset... the sun went down, and I couldn't exactly stop to take my sunglasses off, A motorcycle cop sat where I couldn't see hm for ages before he decided to move up ahead of me, and then started lane splitting and disappeared! I guess I was boring him, but it was nice while he was around, the cars behave so much better when there is a cop around, I actually felt safe! And the weather was so lovely, the first Saturday that I had the bike, and it was brilliant, especially for the middle of winter. Never mind the changes in plans while riding, it makes it more fun, and having to try new roads is, well I brought an "Adventure" bike, and it took me on exactly that! And thankyou to the dozens of people who I have never met, who waved, nodded and said Hi to me just for being out there on a bike! Oh the backpack... after a good hour of solid riding I stopped for a stretch, and took the backpack off, sat it on the back of the bike and thought... will it strap to it?... Yes it does, and very well, it looks like it was designed specifically to fit the bike. screw the top box... this is perfect!
Seemed like a great ride. I think if the balaclava had less thick seams/sowings you'll be able to keep it up way longer without getting the pressure points from them. Had the same, I have one with more thin seams/sowings and it does help. Always fun to see fellow riders on the road and have a chat with them when possible.
It was an experience, for sure! Thankfully I know most of the major roads in my area so I wasn't "lost" I just had to go a way I never ridden on before (and honestly told myself the only time I'll take those roads is if the main road is closed... which I guess I jinxed LOL)
Helpful advice I wish I had when I got my 360 cam: Definitely use that little wrench the mount comes with. You need to really torque it down, as it loosens up very slowly over a few rides. I wound up getting a second mid brace mount that locks around the stick, and keep it always mounted on my bike. I then carry around an extra stick in my tail bag if I want to use the camera somewhere else. As always - proud of you and enjoy watching you learn\grow as a rider.
Thanks! I noticed the mid brace mount in your recent videos. I actually just purchased a side view mirror mount for the insta so we'll see how that goes.... but yea I should carry that wrench lol
Hi there, I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning. I recently passed my A license here in Turkey and I’m about to buy my bike. I’ll be on the road at the end of August. You have been such an inspiration to me. I can see how you have developed your riding every day. If I can match your development, I’ll be well happy. Your voice is so soothing and sounds like you’re under complete control of what you’re doing. Well done to you and I hope your channel grows from strength to strength.
Thanks, I had an armored hoodie on before but was heating up so I took it off while I rode up the coast and put it back on before I went home (full video up in a few hours)
Always have armored pants, boots, jacket, gloves and helmet. Was just overheating in my armored jacket so I took it off for a little bit while I rode up the coast. :)
Welcome in the rider community. People are usually happy to talk to one another. Been riding for over 30 years. Now riding with my 16 year old daughter. She got her motorcycle license two months ago and is proudly riding her R3. Enjoy, be safe!
Be safe for sure. I know of too many people who have died or been seriously injured from motorcycle crashes. Even when you’ve done everything right crashes can still happen.
Hi Missy, great content by the way! I noticed in one of your other videos that you were filling up with high test gas. Maybe check with your dealership about that. With the engine on your bike you only need gas with Octane rating of 87. Any thing higher rating wont see any benefit and just costs you more money. Cheers, Reg....
Thanks for your comment, Yes it only requires 87 but I usually put 89 or 91 in it. Just personal preference :) 10-20 cents per fill up isn't going to break my bank.
Hi Missy! I noticed that you selected the 91 Octane gas. I looked up the motor specs for your bike and only 87 Octane is required due to the compression. The higher Octane gas doesn't hurt but doesnt benefit either. You can save money by just using the 87 Octane rated gas. Great content though. Cheers!
I don't know if this was addressed or not but your headlight is in serious need of adjustment. Your beam is set way to low and most of the light is directed at the road instead of over the road.
I don't know this guy but thought his video was good for learning how to adjust your headlight properly ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jhSsiq5trWI.html
I went on my first big ride yesterday, slowing from 100km/h to turn into a side road, needs about 4 more meters than I anticipated. or a little more brake force... So it was a bit of a U turn to get into the side road. but you know what? I learnt from that straight away. And over the 6 hours and 400km I learnt a lot. and I mean A LOT! the rear tyre didn't hold as straight of a line as I expected, I was like having 4 wheel steering... but I either got used to it, or I scrubbed the tyre enough so that it eventually got all of it's grip, because I stopped noticing it! I learned that when I'm Leaning in, I actually have to push the low side of the bar to prevent it from turning more than I want. and a Much Larger bike required more muscles, especially in the lower back & abdomen. (we're talking a Suzuki V-strom 250SX here, compared to a 49cc scooter, which did require unknown muscle to work, but for the first time taking the V-strom outside the urban environment, feeling the wind hit from all different angles, pushing my Helmet around & rattling my eyes around in their sockets. It was quite an experience. Thank god I did that for the first time on a 250 with 26hp. more power and the potential for more speed would have been way too much, but I can tell that it won't take long before I'm wanting Mo Powa Baby!
That lane splitting (To Me) looks like risky business ! They have tried to make that legal in Washington but never gets passed.. You seem to be doing quite well riding on the road! Great video!
@@ericgardner3020 thanks for the comment! I personally think it’s safer to filter cause I can easily zip out of traffic away from cars easier, but it definitely has its risks. I was nervous to do it at first but now, I feel better doing it!
I had an owl swoop down out of a tree and almost take me out a number of years ago. Very scarry. Be aware of the adrenaline dump so you don't get hurt right after a close call.
I have enjoyed watching the videos regardless of quality. I think it's perfectly fine for what it is. Helps people who may want to start out know what kind of quality they can achieve and what they need to improve on. Great work! Nice ride!
The weather in California is a little different, but at least in TN (high humidity), this is the setup that I use and I have tested it at 98 degrees a few times and it works well. I don't know which suit you are wearing (I missed that part) so your mileage may vary. Everything I am going to show is counterintuitive so do what it what you will. All of this sort of works together: 1. I have an Aerostich R3 which is mostly hi-viz with black abrasion areas (this has very large vents in both the back and under the arms (there are others, but I haven't needed them). 2. I have on cheap moisture wicking thermals from neck to ankles which I picked up off of aliexpress, no cotton for this. 3. a pair sweat resistant sport shorts, just in case I have to remove my suit for any reason. (you don't want these to be anything that holds water, i.e. not cotton) Also, have on Bison down calf high socks, but that really doesn't play that much into this except they make sure the boots are always comfortable and sweaty feet are never an issue. With this combination and a slightly open collar, I never have the sensation of being hot. It essentially creates a high speed watercooler effect. You need to have like a 2 liter Platy bag of some sort of liquid so you don't dehydrate though, because even though you will not feel hot or that you are sweating, you are sweating a lot, If you don't replace it, you will go boom. Mesh by itself has a bit of an issue above a certain temperature because if it is the only thing you are wearing, once your skin dries out (pretty much immediately), there is no cooling effect. In order for there to be a cooling effect, there needs to be moisture evaporating, else you are just literally baking in the sun. It is the action of going from liquid to vapor that takes the heat away. The thermals I wear do not hold liquid long, but it's long enough that actual longer term cooling can happen even if you are stopped at a light for a couple minutes. Usually even after I get off my bike in the garage, it will take several minutes for my body to cool down so as soon as I take off the actual suit, I just walk around the house in the thermals which make it feel quite cold even though my house is set to 75 degrees. Cotton is also quite bad if you are looking for very fast cooling because air cannot move through it easily to evaporate water out of it. This then just has wet, hot cotton against your skin blocking evaporation. Normally, if you were walking cotton would be fine for cooling, but it is too inefficient for riding.
Appreciate it! It can get a bit humid out here but where I live is technically a desert so it's usually just dry and hot. Ohh moisture wicking thermals sounds like a great investment! I was wearing one of those cooling towel thingys in this video, I kept it around my neck and just zipped it up into my jacket. Great information! Thanks!
I had gopro h7 and switched to dji action 4... best decision in my life. Also fact that gopro do not sell by default magnetic quick swap but you have to screw it every fucking time it's ridiculous... Dji has magnetic clip on and it is one of the best quality of life features.
Maybe I'll try the DJI in the future. I know both have their pluses and minuses. Still have yet to try out my 12 but hopefully I'll get my audio settings dialed in before my next video!
@@itsmissy_xo in the end all those action cams are very similar. BUT that magnetic clip on if there is something like that for gopro - get it! It's a life changer
I didn't know State Highways aren't highways 🤔🤣 You're probably talking about freeways. I live in SoCal, I'm well aware of what a freeway is. But I didn't ride on a freeway, I rode on a state highway which (spoiler alert) is a highway. 😀
While i did wear black leather when I was younger, I have swapped to white, silver or high-viz now that I am older. I can't take heat like I use to. Black takes in 100% of the heat energy that hits it from the sun. Anything that reflects sun light will be cooler.
Eventually I'll get more gear with different (lighter) color options. White and I don't get along, and I don't want to drown myself in high-vis but maybe something to complement the bike would be cool!
A lot of cagers will not do a thing to help...they either don't see you or see you but don't give a rip. You learn how to protect yourself very well as youn ride more.
Once you get good at slow speed manuvers and progessive braking,your confidence will go up in every aspect of riding. You will develope spidy senses along the way.When a dum-dum does something you are on it well ahead of time.
