Daniels first ride on the KLX 140. 

rtzapper yup, Dad was having fun passing the torch. ;-)

JimsEquipmentShed how tall is he??

That was a great bike, he ran that hard for a few years.

@@JimsEquipmentShed Does he do Motocross?

Nah, just state trails with his friends.

@@JimsEquipmentShed Fun! He still have the bike?

Keeg02 I agree, I was actually kinda surprised it didn't have both. The old bikes used to.

Not when u first learn to ride u need an e start

Closed on Sundays i started on kickstart. I think most people start with kick

All a matter of opinion, to me electric start is better, but I've no trouble maintaining batteries so that's not a problem.

u til ur bike floods I once kicked my bike about a 100 times til it started and normally it stays on the first kick haha

Yup, it’s even more fun when years later, they can show you something they learned on their own.

C Mcd It’s nice to have been able to learn from someone. My dad bought me a bike, but never rode one himself. So I was pretty much on my own. I lived though. ;-) It’s nice to be able to pass some of that on though.

Yup, everyone has their first ride memories, it’s fun to go back to that mind set once in a while. ;-)

D Romero It’s a great bike, plenary of power in a solid package.

They are gonna love it! Daniel has since sold his. (He’s about six feet tall now.) But it was a great bike for a long time. It’s a very forgiving machine in the shifting department with the low home 1st gear, so they will do fine. Daniel was a little upset that he wasn’t an instant pro, after having had a Honda 70 with no clutch, but a four speed shifter. But he got it figured out pretty quick.

Now you know what they mean when people say; “live to ride, ride to live.”….

+Codeezy Gang yea, fuel injection would be nice. This thing is still pretty fast though. For a 144cc bike it's got some snot to it.

Daniel started off on a 50, but it was a semi auto. You still had the shift points, but that bike was a lot more forgiving of missed shifts.

My first bike was an XR70R

Its really powerful for its size, and unlike other motorcycles brands, Kawasaki rounds down instead of up. its not a 140cc, its a 144. Daniel is well over a foot taller since this video, so hes too big for it now, but it still hauls him fine. And if this is your first bike, its a perfect starter. Enough power to get you into trouble, but not enough to kill you right away. ;-) Have fun, stay safe!

ShawnMrFixitlee that it is Shawn!

Hes too tall for this bike now, the bike has plenty of power, but his feel were dragging. ;-)

Congratulations! You’ll love it. It’s a great bike. Daniel still has his, but he’s getting ready for a larger one due to a growth spurt. But it still hauls him fine.

JimsEquipmentShed thanks! I can’t wait to ride it

XxgamingnukexX gaming me also! I’ve never ridden before, I’m about 5,4 and it fits great was able to find the 2020 for sale for 3,099 out the door! Super excited to learn let me know how you like it!

wildone99 I rode it for the first time today. It is amazing, it’s has a lot of power, so you have to be careful off the clutch. It fits me well, and it’s very comfortable. I was so glad I got it, and not some other pit bike.

XxgamingnukexX gaming awesome! Yea me also I was going to get something less exapensive but I’m glad I was patient! Now I just gotta wait till I can get my arm cast off and I’ll be good to go ! Thanks for the feedback!

wyattoneable yup, me too. This is his third bike, but the first one with a clutch. He'll do fine though.

I think he can probably out ride me these days. Time happens.

It’s a really good power/size match. I’ve never heard anyone say anything bad about them.

Excellent, enjoy it, its a great bike, Daniel still loves his.

JimsEquipmentShed I just learned how to ride and shift next step is trail riding

PH4NTOM Airsoft Glad you are having fun!

I know this is an old comment, but I’m getting a 140L in two days, so I can relate to your past self, lol

XxgamingnukexX gaming its like riding a bike but u gotta shift

Yea, he was really happy, and yet a little mad that he didn't instantly know how to do it. Hes driven clutch in my car, and our FJ40 before, but this was the first time he had dealt with a hand clutch.

@@JimsEquipmentShed cool bro!

@@JimsEquipmentShed cool bro!

Ha! He cheated, he actually learned in my old Miata, and his Dads FJ40. But going from a foot clutch to a hand clutch is still a transition. He was mad that he couldn't get the hang of it quicker.

First bike I've ever ridden was a clutch. It took me a long time to get used to it too.

He’s really good on it now, this bike was a great one for learning the clutch on, it’s very forgiving.

Oh ok

That’s good

Logan Workman congratulations! You are going to love it, that’s a great bike.

Have fun, its a great bike.

I am getting mine in 4-6 days

Enjoy, it’s a great bike!

Carter Thomas it’s an excellent choice, enjoy it!

He’s 17 now and on a way bigger bike. The 140 was a great teacher.

It’s a great bike.

I started on a Honda 50, back in the 60’s. It’s the same one my grandson is riding is some of my earlier videos. (Newer frame though, the hard tail monkey bike frames didn’t last long.)

Yea, I thoight he did pretty well. He was mad that he didn't do better first time out though, as he can drive our truck. Getting used to a hand clutch is a different learning curve though.

OOGA BOOGA Ha! It must be the right name for Kawasaki owners, that's his dads name too, and his street bike was a Kawasaki.

You responded :D But sadly when I rode it my dad crashed his ATV, got knocked out for 10 minutes, and I watched the whole thing. He went to the hospital with all the signs of a concussion yet didn't have one. It was a heck of a experience for a 13 year old.

OOGA BOOGA well, I hope your dad is ok, accidents an bikes or quads do happen, you just have to gear up as best you can, and hope for the best.

JimsEquipmentShed my name too but don't own one but i want one. Can you buy one without a license?

Daniel Day hell yes you font need a license unless you wanted to ride it on the road but you need to be 17 to get your Ls and the you got to the Ps or that might just be for cars then you get you license so no you dont but if you want to ride on the road yes

Daniel was about 5' 3" at the time, but at 4' 9" you'll do fine with it. its a pretty low bike, but a lot of power. They round down, instead of up like most manufacturers, so its actually more CC's than 140.... The honda 50 for example is only 49cc.

Team lored at 5’ 8” you’ll be able to plant both feet flat, no problem. It’s a five spreed.

Try the Klx 230r or the Honda one the seats 3ft tall I’m going from a klx 140 L because I’m looking for more power and it’s kinda low I’m 5’4 I’m 15 I started off on a Yamaha ttr 110 to learn then the clutch but the 230 is just right for me

Don't mess around by cleaning just part of it. Junk moves around..... Pull the entire thing apart, and soak the parts in CLR. (I think you can get CLR from walmart) Once everything has soaked for a few hours, use a sewing needle to make sure any holes that should be open, actually are. (Be careful not to scratch any brass surfaces with the needle.) And blow everything out with compressed air. Before re-installing it, put a new fuel filter on the line.

JimsEquipmentShed thank you for the advice. I'll be upgrading to a Klx 140 soon anyway. ( that's why I'm here ) I'm Australian so I don't have Walmart

You may not have CLR then, its basically a calcium, rust, lime remover. Try the workshophero website (They are in sidney) They sell metal rescue, and it should be pretty much the same thing. Just make sure there are no warnings on use with aluminum. (The brass seats are generally not affected by much chemically) white vinegar will work as well.

JimsEquipmentShed cheers, I'll be onto it

It’s got a great power to weight ratio. I really liked that bike. If she’s interested in riding to the trails, her next ride could be a TW200, still not going to keep up with the Polaris, but a very capable machine.

@JimsEquipmentShed I figure she'll want to upgrade next year. She's rode the bike for four days and wrecked each time. She broke her toe two days ago and can't wait to get back on it lol. It's a ton of fun for her. I figure a 200 or 250 is in her future. I'm too old for dirtbikes everyday lol. I like my four wheelers now.

@@Carrot8771 that’s the perfect sized bike to learn on, light enough to pick back up, and fast enough to be fun. Another good off-road, on road bike is a klr250 if you can find one. (Not a 650, unless your wife is at least 5’11”.)

@JimsEquipmentShed She's 5'10" but a 650 is years out lol. She comes in way to hot for that kind of power. I'm guessing a 250 of some make will be her next one. Who knows though...have to see what she picks out and bite my tongue lol.

@@Carrot8771 I’m 5’8” and the KLR650 was way too tall for me. Even with a lowering kit, the inseam is like 35”. And being a high geared one lung, if you do a tight turn with out enough rpm, it will stall and fall over. I like the TW200 because it’s almost geared like a trials bike. And the fat back tire laughed at mud.

Hes already outgrown that bike, he's almost 6' tall now. Time flys. That was a great bike though.

Absolutely, Daniel was about 5’ 3” when he got this one.

Daniel still loves his, but it won't be long before it will be too small for him as well. Hes currently working on a Yamaha Blaster 200, so thats where his winter focus is.

Get a yz 125. Best bike I've ever ridden.

Used, a family friends kids grew out of them, and the smaller bikes were just parked. So they cut Daniel a heck of a deal. (He saved you and bought it with his own money.)

@@JimsEquipmentShed do you have any idea where i could get one used, the brand new ones have a ridiculous price around $3000

@@usernotfound7681 You'll just have to keep scanning the local ads, they come up on occasion, but yea, not cheap. Daniel got this one priced right because it was, uh well loved......;-). The clutch was fried, and the back tire was showing the air inside. The carb was crapped right up because it had not been run in years. So you can find one cheaper, but you will need to work on it. But as long as the engine itself is good, (And this one was) its a deal no matter what.

NaRly BrOs Plenty of power, and does very well on the trails. Not as zippy as a two stroke, but quieter, and will last longer.

I have one and it has a lot of power

Jerry Massey Daniel was 5’ 3” when he got it, so she’ll be fine. And it’s got plenty of power, so she won’t feel like she’s on a kids bike. As you can see, it hauled big Dan around fine, and he’s over 200lbs.

Ark074444 youtube Daniel was about 5’ 3” at the time, so at 5’ 1” You would do fine. And it’s got plenty of power, his father is 6’.

He was about 5’2 and kept it for about two years. His dad is about 5’ 11” and he had a ton of fun in it, no shortage of power. It’s probably a right sided nine until you are about 5’ 7”.

@@JimsEquipmentShed cheers

You mean like Dan is at 3:53, or flatter with knees bent?

It could depend on the wheel size most of the time

Jim Halpert they are great bikes.

I think he was about 5' 3" at that time. His dad is almost 6', and it hauled him around fine. Plenty of power, thats for sure.

Toby is nuts, he can't help barking, and chasing. Its ingrained into his doggie DNA... ;-)

Unfortunately, thats how I learned myself. My father didn't know anything about motorcycles, but over time, I figured it out. And at least you have the internet now, when I had to figure something out, youtube wasn't an option. I either got lucky, and found a friend that knew more, or I broke it, and was more careful the next time around.

@@JimsEquipmentShed Yeah, Well lucky for me, I have a really good friend of mine that has a lot of riding experience, He currently has a KX250F, so, and it's not my completely first time riding, I rid my friends CRF 125 and did everything perfect the first time, he explained the basic shifting (1 down 4 up, neutral is between 1 and 2) and I got it down pat, but, How'd you learn mechanics so well? just curious, I love your KLX 140 videos man!

J0kerOfficialRBLX While my father wasn’t much of a mechanic, and he didn’t really care for motorcycles, he got me one when I asked. So at about eight or nine, I had my first bike, a Honda 50z. That bike was a beast, and being a semiautomatic (you had to shift, but no clutch) it was a perfect trainer. It taught you to match your RPM’s or stall.

@@JimsEquipmentShed Can you give me some advice for shifting, And some advice for mechanics? I'd be a pleasure to get alittle bit, I'm getting my first bike in 3 weeks, I'll I've been doing is waiting and waiting, I'm so exciting, I'm getting it for my birthday, I'll be 16, 5'4-5'5 Getting a KLX 140G 2017, What is your best advice for learning to shift and not worrying, I know most things like pressing the clutch is mandatory for just about every action you do on a bike, But what is some extra tips you would give me?

@@j0ker893 Well congratulations, that was about Daniels height when he first got his, he still loves it. The best advice I can give without actually being there, is find the clutches friction point. Just put it in first gear, and don't even add throttle at first, just find that point where it starts to grab. Once you know where that is, it will help you a lot for taking off without stalling. As soon as you hit the friction point, its a matter of trading places with the throttle and the clutch, as the clutch is going out, roll the throttle on. The key is not to get too greedy in first gear. Once its rolling, the bike will be a lot more forgiving. Above all else, don't get too frustrated, it all takes time. And happy birthday!

Daniel was 5’ 3” during this video.

Thanks, its a great bike, he loves it.

JimsEquipmentShed do you think this would be big enough for a 18 year old? I’m looking for a good trail bike I’m 5”8 and around 145 pounds

JustinSTeam2 big Dan is 5’ 11 and about 198lbs. It hauled him really well. While he’s too tall for it, it has Plenty of power. So I’d say yes, it will do very well for you. The power is actually under rated as they rounded down on the engine CC’s. Where most manufacturers tend to round up instead.

Justin Hood L

About 5' 3" and growing by the hour. Right bike for the right time, I'm hoping he gets a few years out of it.

JimsEquipmentShed im 13 and have never had my own dirtbike and have ridden about 2 minutes on my friends pw80 and also about 5,2 would that be a good bike for me?

Ardnekz Sure, perfect size for you. It’s got plenty of power for its size, so I thing it’s a great all around bike.

His helmet wasn’t there, just his sons. While I don’t actively recommend it, in the 80’s I rode with out a helmet a lot, so. (And still do on occasion.) It’s only a golden rule now.....

its a 2008.

Good for you! Its a great bike, you will love it.

Super Kyle I think you could do ok at 4’ 11” you won’t be able to flat foot both feet, but you seldom do while riding anyhow.

Dirtbiker 125 western mass, williamstown.

Evan Schweppe yes ii think I t would fit fine, right up to about 5' 11". I'd say, over that, and it's getting small.

JimsEquipmentShed thanks, like the channel

Thanks, Hopefully it will stop raining here one day, and he can ride again......

Probobly not I had one and moved up bc I out grew it. I'm 5'5

$100.00 They cut him a MAJOR deal. Owned by a family friend, and it had been parked for a couple of years.

Insane Gamer 100 bucks that's the deal of the century!

JimsEquipmentShed what would be a reasonable price for one

I guess that depends on your area, probably around $800.00 to $1100.00.

He’ll be 16 in about a month.

15 in about two months.

Logan Workman soon enough, Daniel only got to ride his once before winter set in last year. Summer comes quick though, hang in, you’ll make it. ;-)

I thought so, he was kind of mad at himself for not being able to do it perfectly the first shot out.

I believe it was an L.

Colton Benavides Yup, that he was, now three years later hes kinda grown out of it. Hes ready for a bigger bike.

GTA PLAYER He is 13 now, and this was in 2016. This was his first bike with a standard. He got a lot better with it after a few days.

@@JimsEquipmentShed yeah i could see that just from the video👌

@@OwenJewell Then what was the question?

@@JimsEquipmentShed that for his first ride on a bike he should have an automatic

GTA PLAYER His first motorcycle was an automatic. A Honda 50z, then he had a Honda 70. (Also an automatic)

Ha! Ha! Yea, everyone has to start somewhere. B-)

Ha! Ha! Yea, we’re gonna keep him! ;-)

USA

Yea, one step at a time. ;-)

Isn't that extremely bad for the bike?

Soup Time yeh if you wanna blow up your bike

Yea, its always good to have someone there when you are trying out a new bike. Does your dad ride?

Yup, same year. So far he really loves it. Lots of rain lately, so not much time to ride.

It was a great one!

Oh yeah for sure the klx shreds

The same place we got this unit also had a ktm 200 XC-W available, if you need out of the hole power, thats the bike to go with. We specifically stayed away from two strokes. Hes not racing, and as an occasional weekend rider had no need for mixing fuel, or rebuilding engines.

JimsEquipmentShed ya I see what you mean it is a great starter bike

Hey but isn’t the 85 like 82cc and the 140 is like 144 cc please explain why the 85 is faster I am new to this

@@Eric-sb9ek I'm new to this as well :p

DERP

I uh, have absolutely no idea what you just said. But Thanks?

Not bad, I've know people that took months, and still sucked at it. Its a good skill to have.

Daniel is actually getting ready to sell his, he's almost 6' tall now, so its time for something bigger. He got this bike origionally from a friend of ours pretty much the same way as you are describing the current condition of your past bike. The kid out grew it, and it sat for a few years and basically played dead. Thats the good thing about these bikes, someone will end up with it, and it will be back in action gain one day, they are super tough bikes.

JimsEquipmentShed same mine sat for a long time just washing the dust off of it every month and when we were selling it I rode it for the last time it was crisp now it’s definitely not lol

My Dad never rode a bike in his life, but he did get me one when I was about Daniels age. So you can learn to do it safely on your own, I wish I came from a riding family, but sometimes, thats just not in the cards. The drunk thing is a whole different ball of wax, sorry you and your brother have to deal with that. If you have a bike, thats a good excuse for talking really long rides.....

Thanks for the reply. It really helps me out, knowing someone cares.

I wish I had had a brother to ride with, so you do have that going for you.

That is true, He won't leave me. I really appreciate the replies, it really means a lot to me that someone cares enough.

I got my first bike when I was 14 and it was a klx125...

Farming Lad03 he's about 5' 4" right now, but his dad is 5' 11" and it pulled him around just fine. The clutch is baked, and we need a battery, so this wasn't the best light to show this bike in. It's been parked for about three years since the last owner out grew it. (He's over 6' tall now.....)

MxForever yup, I think he's going to be really happy with it.

Yeah, I just came off of one and moved up to a big bike. But it was a great bike and nearly indistructable

Yea, I think he'll get a few years out of it. The former owner is about 6' 4" now, and on to much bigger bikes as well. It happens.

JimsEquipmentShed it is good on tight trails easy to maneuver

c0uchsl0uch yup, that's exactly what we were looking for, he not racing or anything, just out riding and having fun.

Me too, but thats not going to stop me from trying his bike out, this can pull around old fat guys as well as kids. ;-)

+Snakepit Bytes don't we all! ;-)

Yea, that happens to everyone when they first start off.

I think he's headed in that direction. That was a great bike when he was running it though. Its pretty powerful for its size, and great as a step up from the Honda 70.

Yea, time flys though, he's taller than his Dad now, so the bike is heading off to a new owner soon.