How to ride a motorcycle in 5 minutes! 

“If the bike feels too heavy for you, you may have gotten a bike that’s too heavy for you”... whoa man, deep stuff!

When your girl is putting on makeup so you learn to ride a motorcycle.......

Some say he's still easing out the clutch to this day

Friendly tip to new riders, don't use front break when you're turning.

A friendly new tip for new riders: remember to ease out the clutch. I just wanted to let everyone know in case someone missed it 🤣

As a new rider, that slow easing out on the clutch is the best and most to-the-point tip I've seen yet. So many other vids just say something vague like "give it some gas and slowly let out the clutch". You giving a real sense of how long to ease out the clutch is super informative.

Hey any of you new riders here, BE CAREFUL! There is a LOT of practice that needs to go into riding, and I definitely recommend taking a Motorcycle safety class. This video barely scratches the surface and doesn't go into safety at all, be careful and have fun out there!

I still remember back in 04 when I started riding had me a little Honda rebel 250cc. I killed the bike like 5 times in my driveway. But then I started moving and then I felt the breeze and then I was hooked for life.

bro didnt explain how to stop😭

Great advice on the clutch. It probably took me three months before I felt comfortable with the clutch. It sucked. But now look at me. I mount the bike from opposite of the kickstand. Like a boss.

"If you know how to ride a bicycle, you know how to ride this" then there's no hope for me...

Well slap my booty and call me Sally... he just got on that bike on the wrong side! :mind blown:

I was able to ride today for the first time after watching this once... rode for 30 minutes basically no problems after thinking it would take me a while. Still a while to go and lots to work. Great video

I did this! NEED PART 2 QUICK! HOW DO I BRAKE?

Newb: *turns on gsxr 1000 Newb: *Revs to red line Everyone else: hopping he doesn't release clutch. Newb: *releases clutch News next day: "We're glad to announce that we have achieved going to mars."

1:39 "if the bike feels heavy for you, you might have a bike that's too heavy for you" Ah yes the floor is made of floor

I literally bought my first motorcycle today. Never sat on one before, never known anyone with one before. It was delivered to my sister’s place today, and now I gotta figure out how to get it a short distance to my place. So right side is the brake and left is the clutch, eh? Sounds good, let’s do this! 47 years old. It’s never too late boys and girls.

I’m still lost.... but I do know I have to ease off the clutch

I have no clue why I watched this I'm not learning to ride a bike

Why am I watching this i know how to ride? Just kidding it’s SRK.

I love that he always gears up when riding. Setting a great example. Too many people online trying to look cool with their flip flops, shorts and t-shirts.

2:30 *if you know how to ride a bike you can easily ride this* me:………aww sh*t

Don't forget to EASE OUT THE CLUTCH. I'm gonna hear this man's voice for years to come on my bike

I recently learned how to drive a manual car 😆 I realize for some that may not sound like a big deal, but most people (in America) drive automatic. Now I wanna learn how to ride a motorcycle! I wanted to learn when I was younger, then the desire kinda faded, but now it’s back lol. I guess it was learning to drive manual that made me want to further my horizons.

My hardest thing for me was remembering to put my feet down. Finding that friction zone can be hard but just be patient you’ll figure it out.

Never rode one before last night and you literally taught me in less than 5 mins and now I'm riding my 1000cc 700lb bike all through town. thank you.

When I first started riding a motorcycle everything went great, until I made my first turn at speed, around 30 mph. I turned the handlebars left, but the bike wanted to go right and lean right, and I drove off the road and onto a neighbors lawn. I managed to stop, but I couldn’t figure out what had just happened. I called my brother in-law, who was an experienced rider, and he laughed and told me I had to counter steer around a corner when a bike is traveling at any speed greater than parking lot speeds. Due to the rotating heavy front wheel, there is a gyroscopic action when you turn a motorcycle at speed. It will lean and turn the opposite way you want or expect it to. How I eventually came to terms with this, was to just push on the right handlebar when I want to turn right, and push on the left side when I want to turn left. At speed you are not actually turning the handlebars, you are applying a force and the bike reacts, turning and leaning into the corner for you. If you don’t believe me, go to a toy store and buy a gyroscope and test this out for yourself.

4:13 when u otp but she gobblin yo shi

I feel like Sean saw something on the road today and had to make this... Good info nontheless 👌

I’m 16, today I got my first bike and I’m learning as much as possible! This was helpful. I am extremely excited to have it on the road!

Best part- seeing child starting young. Made my day ☺ Makes good riders, AND better drivers which makes us all safer on the road

I’m a 28 year rider teaching my friend to ride. Our lessons this week will include her watching this video. Great job guys loved it

I’m about to dive into my first motorcycle riding experience, thank you for the reassuring video 👏🏻

😳 I thought this would be easy. But i still really wanna learn how to ride a motorcycle.

My biggest issue when trying to learn to ride a bike, was turning. The leaning into the curve part, it just felt so uncomfortable for me.

I only stalled my bike 5 times at a one stop sign today lol.

When I first started, I took my training course (mandated in Australia) and rode my first bike down the street, jerky shifts brought me to a stop where I pulled in the clutch. From there I stalled the bike maybe 7-10 times before realising that I had been shifting up on the way to the intersection and I was trying to take off on my ninja 300 in 6th gear.

The clutch tip really helped, no one really talks about the slow release of the clutch

I want to let you know how much this video helped me! I actually rode it today! First time ever from watching your video!

I wish I had a friend like you who could help me ride a bike. I get so goddamn nervous while learning it.

Been riding since 1980. Good Night I'm getting old lol. I had to hang up my riding boots for 14 years for health reasons. The first time I was able to ride again, I knew I was back and it all came rushing back into the muscle memory. I ride 5 different bikes and all are vastly different from one another in handling, comfort, riding position etc. But none of that matters if you've got the muscle memory. I would caution anyone that's a brand new rider to stay OFF the road until they've completed their states required safety learning course. I'm an ABATE Recruiter and I can tell you with 100% certainty...there a LOT of people out there who simply shouldn't ride. It takes a certain mental strength that some simply cannot develop. Thanks for the Video Sean! Cheers! Zip~ (Also a Sean)

I used to drive a stick shift car. Same concept. I have a question: from gear 2 up do you need to throttle? or you can shift from gear 2 up without throttling? thank you!

When I first rode a motorcycle, my worry is the other guy driving while texting or talking on the phone and not paying attention. They're the most dangerous riders out there.

I just fell trying to ride a motorcycle. That's why I'm here 🥺💔

"I just did it from the other side, myth broken" 😂

It is remarkable how in 100 years the handling of bikes has not evolved an inch. It is just as complex and confusing today as it was 100 years ago. It's good that the era of electric vehicles is coming.

I'm 39. I haven't rode a bicycle in forever. I just got a 95 honda magna 750 yesterday. This video helped me tremendously. Thank you, sir!

Thanks for showing me bro.. 2024.. We are in the future everyone.. What

Sean, The clutch explanation is so true because people mistake it for an automobile clutch which totally different!

Wow now I’m a certified motorcycle driver thanks bro 😎

Most people in the comments know how to ride: 💕👄💕 Me being 12 and wants to ride but not having a bike: ☠️👄☠️

I’m 2 years old and I wanna ride my dads bike so I looked up this video thanks

A good thing to do b4 you take off is to find the friction zone where the bike starts catching the gear taught several people and that always helped

Nice idea but it takes years to learn to ride a bike properly

This background music only dims the experience imo

Step 1 - You realize you can't ride a motorcycle. Step 2 - You look to RU-vid to help Step 3 - Park the damn motorcycle, this ain't for you !!!

I rode off-road for many years as a child which taught me everything about how a murdercycle operates and how to ride. I think most newbies should start out that way. Riding on a public roadway is a whole different ballgame. Know how a bike 🏍 operates and be a good rider before you ever contemplate hitting the streets. A riders course is a very good idea to get edumacated in riding if you’ve never ridden a bike. Learn how to live while being a motorcyclist.

I have been riding for over 40 years. I had 4 years of dirt experience before I bought a street bike. I couldn't imagine trying to learn to ride in Palm Beach County. It is insane down here. They do have the safety class here. You can get your motorcycle license after you complete the course. The funny thing is that they have names now for things that I have been doing for years. Counter steering is one example. Actually I wouldn't mind taking the class because it correct something I might be doing wrong or a new technique that I may not be familiar with. I ride a rare badass Harley XR1200. It is far from a regular Sportster. I always tell people to buy like a $1500 bike. Don't waste your money on a new small bike. Buy a standard that is in the 500-600cc range. Not a sportbike. Even a Japanese twin up to like a 750 or so. My point is you may drop, abuse or crash in the beginning. Even if you bought a new 300...I know I would want to jump off a bridge for screwing up a new $5000 bike. As you progress a you would want a bike that is faster and more powerful. I say ride that old bike until you develop skills. You can eventually sell or trade in the old bike and buy a new bike that you really want. You will have enough experience so you don't ruin it.

A really excellent video, thanks! It's the best primer I've seen for getting started riding.

Dude the clutch thing killed me at the BRC class. I was really not familiar with the clutch and throttle movements and my bike would stall out. Very frustrating, but I did eventually get it but definitely not easy to get at first.

The info about the clutch is super helpful thank you I just started learning how to ride my bike and Could not figure out why my bike was stalling and shutting off

how to ride a mc in five minutes... sit on the back seat ! kidding. the biggest problem i had when i first started? the beginning of the clutch friction zone was past my fingertips. i didn't realize that all bikes weren't like that til i took the msf course and got to use levers that fit my hands. i had to change out to adjustable levers. yes i was still stalling. why? i forgot to put the darn bike in first; i was trying to pull out in second. noobie mistakes teach us humility. it would have been helpful not to be on my own. but god bless those who teach. now all i need is a speed listening course lol. kidding. i know ur a godly man and do what u can to help others. god bless.

You should suggest they take their state's learn to ride/safety class. In Ohio its $50 for 4 hrs classroom and two 8 hr days leaning how to ride and they provide the motorcycle. Most importantly, they learn safety rules, low speed handling, stopping on curve, counter steering, emergency braking, and avoidance maneuvering. Driving around a parking lot is one thing, but the street is another..

It's pretty easy. Bought my first bike 3 days ago drove it home 35 minutes and then watched this video, I made some mistakes but still pretty simple. I didn't know you didn't have to ease off the clutch as much in higher gears though

Yep that's how I kept losing control by not easing off the clutch 😓 also with breaking too hard and throttling to fast I gave up which this was when I was 20 or 21. 24 now and I'd like to try it again. I had a ninja kawasaki so it was too heavy because the engine was big but that's all I'd like to drive a sports bike so I think I need more muscles so I can drive a heavy bike please comment more tips in that regard

When he got on the bike from the other side I died😂😂😂😂

Oh man I wish you were my teacher today. I was in a safety course and after three hours was asked to leave. Your throttle tip is one I could've used today because I could never get it out of first gear ☹️

I am just watching this knowing I will never get a motorcycle.

Great video! When you are in 1st gear, do you have to put in Neutral to go to 2nd or you can just past Neutral? Thanks!

Thank you! I've been so confused with the clutch. I didn't know you slowly released. I thought it was equal gas to clutch. My bike was chugging weird and the one time I stalled it and smashed the family jewels on the tank(not fun). I havnt found any videos that explain it so clearly

Probably shouldn't be watching this if I don't know how to ride a bike

Thank you so much for this video. I am 43 years old and have been kicking around getting a bike for awhile. I've never even ridden one. I have got the itch for one bad lately and I plan on getting one. I'm not gonna drive like an idiot, I want one for cruising around town or out by the lake after work for an outlet. This video answered a lot of questions for me.

Yep you got it right. My first bike ride I took the time to practice getting a feel for the clutch a bit. After the first few times I thought I had it down so the next time I rode it I let it get going and then let too much clutch out and it started bucking me. That is the number 1 reason you shouldn't start on 600s or liter bikes. You can, but you don't have the finest with the clutch yet and it's also easy to whiskey throttle. Put the too together and suddenly the bike is riding you instead of rubber side down.

I literally just started learning how to ride yesterday and getting the takeoff and clutch down is definitely my biggest issue, this has been very helpful.

Is Sean selling clutches because there will be many burnt up now..

He’s right about it being easy, once you get the hang of shifting gears, taking curves, and braking it’s actually easier than a bicycle.

I’m buying a bike tomorrow and this video makes me feel like i can drive a bike! Thank you!

I can tell you’re a good dad 😂 great lesson

Question.. when shifting gears from 2 to 6, do u squeeze the clutch all the way or half way??

Or it could also be titled "how to crash a bike in 5 minutes."

Dude talks like Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty lol😂 you you yoo..ease eaaase out the clutch 😅 lol

Thank you, no over-explaining just usable stuff.

Haven’t rode since I was 17 I’m 32 much appreciated on this video… thanks for the TIP as well!!!

loving that moto guzzi

Thanks this video was helpful .. im about to steal a motorcycle... Jk😂

Haven’t been on a bike for 4 years thanks for the refresher, makes me want to go out and buy a bike again.

I have a question, If I know how to balance and ride a bicycle i can do the same on a motorcycle easily?

I am less than a week old new to riding motorcycle and I appreciate videos like yours that are informative and respectful of your viewers. I am glad I chose a 1982 Yamaha Seca XS400 for my first bike instead of a Honda 1000 I was also looking at. Mine definitely needs TLC though. Best wishes for you and your family and God bless!

I'm buying a Cruiser soon and I'm excited and nervous Never thought I'd be getting a motorcycle

I found a weird phenomenon that people who can drive a stick shift car can easily ride a motorcycle on the first try, while people who can ride a motorcycle cannot effectively drive a stick shift even after a week of practice.

I think this clip make people who can’t ride motorcycle Can actually ride in 5 minutes

Experience on bicycles and on cars with manual transmissions pay off when learning to ride a bike. When I did the MSF course it was almost second nature to shift gears, I just had to adjust the control position to where my brain wasn't use to, but in 5 minutes I had it. I imagine someone who only ever drove automatic cars might struggle at first.

"Don't ride the clutch."😂 But seriously, what bike is that?

You've taught me more than my dad in one video. Congrats

I got a 600lb bike (it is my first bike) I'm I stupid for that?

Only rode a dirt bike once, just got a 2022 street bob. Just gonna send it.

Great advice, still easing on that clutch to this day

My motorcycle is a rc automatic type, never riden manual /clutch motorcycle

Just got my first bike. A 2015 honda shadow phantom. The weight is definitely weird to get used to and starting from a stop is still iffy. Feels just like learning to drive a manual car imo just a little scarier due to risk of falling

This is a great tutorial thank you so much as it is my first time riding. I'm ready to explore the world on a Harley Davidson Indian motorcycle, by myself, unfortunately but I'm 😊