listen.... ive seen dudes who "know what they are doing" struggle with u turns worse than that. your off to a fantastic start!!!!! and great job on the teaching, obviously you did well!!!!!
Oh my goodness, look at you go!! You're doing amazing!! You're actually moving and shifting and even when you stalled you figured it out all on your own, you're amazing!! I was terrified and I'm not even there or doing anything. I'm so proud of you! Keep at it, you're amazing and it's so cool to see you getting better and better and more comfortable. You honestly really are inspiring! It makes me want to be brave enough to go learn, you're so cool! ☺ it's also great to see you receiving so much encouragement, you really are doing great! I can't wrap my head around shifting whatsoever, I did learn how to drive a manual but never went past 1st gear, I got too flustered with the coaching I had and just gave up but I did get it down eventually to the point I was able to get on the freeway and up to like 50-60 miles per hour or roughly 96 kilometers so enough to actually get on the freeway but that was it. I believe a Motorcycle actually would be a lot easier because of the clutch and friction zone and all that would engage sooner and the throttle is more responsive at least than what I was using 🤣 I learned how to drive a manual with an old pickup truck that would literally shake as soon as you hit 40 miles an hour 😆 I'd probably do better with something a bit more modern and I think a bike I could handle if I got over my fear
Thank you so so so much!! This comment makes me so happy :) I really hope these videos can be encouraging for others. I want to show people that I have fear too! I hope you're able to start your riding journey soon. I definitely understand how shifting can be overwhelming (it was a lot for me starting out and even still a bit now) but the more you practice in a safe environment, the easier it will get! Good luck to you :)
@@RidewithRea 🤗 You're welcome!! I'm really glad it could help make you happy. It is very encouraging! It's wonderful to know someone who's new and learning isn't afraid to share those thoughts because it can be overwhelming and you see all these other people just get it and it's like why can't I do that you know and so it's scary and hard but your videos have helped to ease many of those thoughts. That makes me feel a lot better thank you! I really appreciate that!! :D
Hid you need a better riding jacket. I recommend a textile jacket with armor. You will need armor it will protect your back, shoulders, and elbows. Ride like other drivers can't see you, that's because they don't see you. Be visible wear safety green. Wear black leather for special occasions, motorcycle riding is not those times. Dress for the slide not the ride.
I just ride in my t shirt maybe a hoodie if it's cold I'm looking into getting some riding pants but right now I'm just wearing jeans and I have a dual sport and a full face helmet
Good job getting the riding jacket and full face helmet. I think leather looks the best. A textile jacket maybe the best all around jacket. When it gets really hot, try a mesh jacket.
Good luck Rea! Please, Please Please take a MSF riding course. BTW who ever recommended that riding jacket and gloves did you wrong. Your lower back is exposed and the leather is not adequate. Don't buy your gear on the internet. Go to your local motorcycle super store or dealer and buy quality gear that fits you correctly and provides real crash protection. If your game plan is to mimic a hot babe one percenter, forget all my advise - a bandana , tattoos and cargo paints will magically save your ass. Stay safe. ;)
I'd recommend a course, if you haven't taken one already. I learned more than I thought I would, but they had a closed off course and a bike provided so there was no worry of cars or dropping a bike. Enjoy!
I still think your jacket and trousers are a poor choice. No protection in a fall. Get clothes with protective pads built in for knees, elbows, shoulders etc Start off safe 😊
Yes I’ve been looking into the best motorcycle riding pants and that’s definitely on my list of more gear to get along with another jacket as well. A lot of the waterproof jackets I’ve seen also have extra padding in the elbow and shoulder areas like you mentioned 😊 can’t wait to get those soon!
@@RidewithRea Also keep the ends of your sleeves tight. If you start sliding they will ride up your arm completely exposing your skin. The same goes for the stomach. Also if you don't wear a separate back protector, there are kidney belts with incorporated back protector. It will offer extra protection for your lover back (the part that usually slams on the pavement first).
You’re a newbie. Make sure your protective gear is bright colored. Cycle Gear has a closeout section that has lots of ladies jackets and pants check them out
Good gear is expensive.. which sux 😔 But it’s still cheaper than hospital and physical costs. Gotta agree about the jacket unfortunately.. It just looks too flimsy I can hold mine by the collar and it practically still holds it shape. New rider here too
And don't forget to ACTIVELY look at th pathway u wish to go on..... If u go around a curve, say, to the right, while lookin at a cow 20 ft to th outside of th curve (your L side), you will tend to drift, literally, away from your intended pathway..... So, as they say, "keep ur head aligned with your intended pathway", and your eyes as well. This doesn't mean u gotta be robotic about it, no..... And it gets more reflexive and smoother as time goes on, anyhow..
Get comfortable riding the bike. Take a motorcycle safety course. Get out and ride . The only way to get better is by getting experince. Ride till the wheels fall off.
That jacket looks like cheap fox leather. There no need for something “sexy” when your skin is completely tore off due to the lack of protection. I just learned last year and I’m taking no chances.
Get more parking lot practice in. Look at MCrider, Motojitsu, Be the Boss of You Motorcycle, DanDan the Fireman. These are great Motorcycle skills trainers on RU-vid.
Would love an entire video on how you changed from this shifting/gear understanding to the current day - what would you tell yourself or do differently then to help that click ? Love your change in content it is so fun to watch you progress :)
Thanks for the video, you're doing great! Biggest lesson I learned 40 some years ago is look farther ahead down the road while your peripheral handles the rest. This keeps me on track smoothly to my intended line of travel and comes into play during a U-turn by turning my head and looking ahead down the road. This also relates to the dreaded target fixation crashes where a rider focuses on an object in the road or focuses on the ditch going hot into a corner and rides right into the object/ditch. I have to always look ahead where I want to go because where yah look yah go. I absolutely never focus on what I need to avoid, I glance and stay focused on my intended/necessary line down the road.
I suggest taking the MSF course when you get a little more comfortable riding. Also I suggest you start watching other RU-vidrs like Jerry Paladino, DanDanthefireman, motojuitsu, MCrider, and many others. They'll give you a ton of information and maybe something will click with you.
Boots and pants are important too. For the jacket it is important that you have protection for your elbow. I have bought full gear, before getting my driver's permit. First you must practice the slow maneuvers a lot, like figure 8-s and emergency braking, and with time you definitely should take intermediate / advanced courses. Ride safe!
i love this so much!! I want to get into riding bikes myself but seeing all these cool people being so good at riding was a little discouraging for me. I was afraid to start at all because I would make a fool of myself.. but watching you is soo motivating and reminds me that it's ok to not be perfect on the first try! thank you so much! I wish more people would make content like that! much love and be safe out there ❤️
It's totally okay!!!! Everyone has to start somewhere and most people like to just show themselves after skipping all the awkward learning beginning bits. But it's normal! Good luck to you and I hope you have a great time riding!
Dave is walking Rea through the basics of motorcycle riding. I've been riding for over 45 years and at the beginning of each season (or if I haven't ridden in a while) I revisit them again myself. Never be afraid to start your basic training because you think you lack skill. Even experienced riders like me benefit from reviewing them time to time.
Don't let looking cool stop you from being cool .if you want to be cool believe in yourself .just be cool at your own pace, tell detractors to stay in there lane . Your doing this for you not anyone else . You got this and will be cool because you don't give up . No one can put it in you and no one can take it from you . You are awesome remember that .
@@OneStepBeyondu been riding my while life ,and you are correct about going over some things .every spring on thar first ride I test myself in the basics and take it slow the first couple times out .this is good advice ,to practice basic procedures and skill levels .it all comes back quickly but on two wheels. You need to brush up on things before you get ahead if yourself .and it's. Constant thing in always staying aware .
Please spend lots of time practicing prior to riding out in traffic. You should be able to stop, shift, and turn without too much thought or hesitancy before adding the element of traffic. And as your mentor stated, always always always expect and anticipate other drivers to not see you. Be safe and enjoy your journey, riding is a blast and I love it, it’s truly cathartic!!!
Yes thank you! I will be taking it very slow and I'm in no rush to start driving in traffic. I will definitely be practicing a lot more until I feel absolutely comfortable. Driving on the road is so unpredictable and I want to be able to handle any situation before I start.
For beginner help with tips and drills… Watch motojitsu, be the boss of your motorcycle, Mcrider, doodle on two wheels, Dan Dan the fire man. I got a Honda rebel about a month ago and just hit 100 miles as a beginner rider. That’s from practicing slow maneuvering drills in the parking lot and riding about 3 miles outside of my home on different routes. Good luck! Stay safe, wear protective gear .. practice practice practice and you’ll do great.
Get a better jacket. The jacket you have is for fashion, not for riding a motorcycle. You need armor, not padding, in all the vulnerable places. The joints can suffer most long-lasting damage in an accident, fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, back, hips, knees and ankles. That looks like a quiet road but you need more observation and checks when pulling out, turning etc. Just my recommendations. Good luck.
I think that you should think about protection, like back protection, knees protection etc. Because if you fall, (IT happens even skilled riders) IT hurts.
I See Not much more mansplaining needed in this comment Section. Iam joking. I can do a little me-splaining. In my Country ITS a much more involved Process to get a licence. U have to wear full dedicated motorcycle Gear to get even started. Point is that i Had more confidence wearing my Gear. Looking Like an Astronaut and all. I Made my licence fairly late in my Life and me and my Family had some concerns. But i spend more on bikewear and so could ease these concerns for my Family.
6:54 Why does the jacket have an opening at your lower back? It's a large opening. I don't know if that's a genuine motorcycle jacket. You may want to go back to the shop and check with them. Also the sleeves don't reach your gloves. And the sleeves don't seem to have a zip that means you have a snug fitting sleeve at your wrist and your gloves don't seem to overlap the wrist. I would go back to the shop and speak to the salesperson his soldier the stuff and I wouldn't be happy. Whoever in the shop advised you that this was genuine motorcycle clothing and it was ok, I would be asking for a refund because it isn't. I think you may have been missold fashion item instead of genuine protective motorcycle clothing.
Jacket: get a motorcycle one. This one is too short on the arms and not padded in the shoulders and elbows. Before buying one test it and rise your arms as if you were holding to the handelbar to check for the arm length , it should reach your wrists. Otherwise in cold weather your jacket arm will come off from under your long gloves. And yes, welcome to being a biker amd the future owner of 5 jackets, 3 helmets, 5 pairs of globes and 4 pairs of boots 😂
try to only use 2 fingers for front brake and clutch. That way it's harder to panic brake and lose control. Or something like that ... Also i sugest to do intermediate turning courses. They help a lot and make you ride like a pro. I did mine when i had my bike for 3 days. So it's never to early to do it.
In U-turns you wanna give it a little throttle mile modulating the clutch and the rear brake. This will give you torque to get through the turn without stalling or increasing your speed. Drifting through uturns causes people to panic break if they slow down too much, resulting in people dropping their bike. Also that jacket will not protect you, and nor will those pants. Great gloves and helmet though!
I think you've gone about this just a little bass ackwards. I'd have suggested the MSF course as a starting point and then getting a suitable bike. Also, forget mods for now, focus on learning to ride the thing first. Your taste will change as you go, so it's always better not to paint yourself into a corner early on mod-wise.
Very nice. I love watching someone learn and getting it. That's great. As for the change in exhaust. That is very annoying to most people except some motorcycle people. I would leave it. As you get going on the road, also think about getting some bike pants with knee and hip armour.
Ok first , always start and kill in Neutral. Your throttle grab is good , wrist lower then knuckles in case whiskey . Now go to large parking lot and learn few things very well before riding roads , must . Emergency braking hard and avoiding obstacles from ether side , then there is counter steering avoiding target fixation . That may safe your life . Every few days go to lot and practice, practice, practice . Road is not the place to learn .
HI Brit here for U-Turns focus on the centre of the otherside of the road and keep your head turned towards it and your arms will follow its called target fixation and slip the clutch with a closed throttle it will give you more manageable power and stop you over revving. Shoulder checks we call the life savers before turning or change lanes and stay in the command position the centre of your lane it will force cars trying to overtake you into traffic and ost of all have fun and stay safe.
My dad gave me his Harley and I’m so terrified I’m gonna lay it over I can drive the hell out of a stick in a car but keeping the right gear in my head while not crashing is mind blowing scary anyway you give me hope!🏍️🤯🔫
Not kidding but you have inspired me to finally take my CBT (UK version of MSF)! Wanted to for years but just procrastinated. Keep this channel going, its informative and genuine. Thank you for the inspiration!
Get some AA or AAA 👖 jeans & a Textile jacket & footwear for better protection & if possible have ago on a smaller bike you'll pick it faster like in a day or 2 then jump back on Rebel.Always wear a jacket too no matter how hot just unzip front abit.
Cool video, greatings from Ukraine. With all respect it's better to invest in your gear and skills. You are already looking cool with your bike no need additional tuning, at least for nearest few month.
You’ll gain confidence as you learn and understand the motorcycle a bit more…Keep practicing , find a parking lot and practice some drills. You might want to get better gear. Stay safe!
I'd suggest a set of highway bars/ crash bars because drops happen. It's not a matter of if its just when. The bars will protect your tank from dents or road rash.
First things first please Always improve your bikes ergonomics it's free. improve the handle bar position and hand control position. You are stretching your tiny fingers to reach the clutch and brake controls ,only buy adjustable screw type clicker levers only if you can't reach the lever controls after realising that adjusting the factory levers is not improving your reach . And change angle of hand lever controls to be in a straight line from elbo to knuckles so that u don't have a kink in ur wrist. And your finger joints should be lower than your knuckles . You can adjust both your foot controls also . Always cover the clutch and brake with 2 fingers . Use your feet , ankle and knees to hold the bike . If your hands are going numb you are holding too tightly. Only buy a jacket with motorcycle protection padded jackets, pants your spine is exposed your will get hurt . This is over kill buy mx type with stitched steel shank soles boots they are huge and protect all the way to ur shins and try to get mx type knee protection guards which work with the boots. It is too bulky but your knees wont bend backwards when someone hits u . Buy gloves with fused pinky and ring finger so that you don't twist your fingers away. With palm sliders. Cow hide is heavy and strong Goat hide is better Kangaroo hide is what Moto GP riders use I think . Buy riding gears which slide and not grip the road during a slide . The all leather jacket looks like it will grab the road . Only use Sterilized gauz , you will heal really quickly and replace them every day.
How about you just let her shift gears, you don't need the throttle to shift gears. She will pick all of that up later. Simple simple simple. At 0 -10 MPH is the hardest and the most skill to operate the motorcycle. When you are going fast the bike drives itself. When you perfect slow speed you are "the boss of your motorcycle" check that channel out, it's all about slow speed.
i wanted to get honda rebel too but here only 500cc version and my driving license cap at 250cc.. so i end up getting qjmotor srv250 ... i had a great time too! last i rode for 558km :) in 2 days.. hehe
Heck - I miss the days of getting a New Motorcycle and learning how to ride and stuff like Friction Zone etc. Enjoy this time and DON'T get stressed out - Laugh / Practice / Learn and start at a slow pace cause before you know you'll be seeing the same road in a totally new light. Cheers!!!
for slow speed turns. its best to 'preload' the bike. using the back brake and throttle simultaneously. it takes practice. but basically your slighty dragging the back brake. and your on throttle while feathering the clutch. This keeps the bike wanting to stay up. So you dont just tip over at slow speed turns. like making a u-turn. Look up the YT channel "Be The Boss Of Your Motorcycle!" He explains and demonstrates it well. He was a motorcycle cop. So he has lots of experience slow speed turning on heavy bikes.
Find parking lot with no (much) traffic. Riding up and down is not much learning. It is really all about clutch, throttle and brake control in the beginning. And turning at slow speeds.
Hey Rea, You are doing fantastic. Kudos to the Gentleman helping you to learn. As you progress along, picking your ( Girl?) Up off the ground is a essential step to practice also.( I had to start doing Squats at 62 years old.🤷♂️) I will wear a fluorescent vest or jacket to help other's to see me when I can't or don't see them. Amazing how you blended in to the surroundings in the shaded area. Ride Safe and watch out for the road Hogs. ( Vegas In!)
A couple of things really worth remembering. Look where you want to go, when you don't you tend to drift offline and that is when people crash. 2nd not using too much front brake is not that difficult but the rear brake which feels more wooden on/off instead of gradual it's really easy to lock up in emergency braking and put the bike sideways if your bike doesn't have ABS. Oh and counter steering look it up.
The clutch thing takes a bit of getting used to. It's designed to slip and it's designed to be very progressive as you let out the lever. It's worth practicing that. Just while stationary, add a touch of power (just above idle) and slooooowly let out the clutch. You should feel the power coming on very smoothly. That feeling is tied to your left hand. The more you practice - the better you'll get at noticing it, anticipating it and being smooth with it. Same goes for the throttle. It's smooth and progressive, but also sensitive, so you must be smooth with it. Practice holding a set rpm while stationary and in neuteal. Practice also getting to said rpm as smoothly as possible (rather than jumping on it) and rolling off back to idle the same way. If there's no rev counter, use the engine sound to guide you. If you're downshifting or slow on the upshift, it's ok to let the clutch out extra slow and allow the engine time to pick up, but it helps to give it just a bit of power to ease it up the rpms. I also tend to find it a bit smoother to have the engine going just a bit faster than it needs to be. That avoids the off/on jerkiness. You should never feel the need to jump off the clutch. Use it like you have all the time in the world. Focus on being smooth, the speed will come on its own ;)
@@RidewithRea You're more than welcome! Always happy to help a rider out. Wasn't too long ago when I was in your shoes. By the way, I recommend an empty car park for this sort of thing rather than a public road. Because traffic. Cars "trying to get somewhere" and especially ones which need to be there yesterday have a way of putting a lot of pressure on you just through their mere existence, and that is highly counterproductive when you're trying to focus on understanding the machine and learning to control it. The whole "all the time in the world" thing starts to fall apart at that point. In addition to sound, once you're moving also try to get used to picking up on engine feel. Because this bike has a cable throttle, you can get a lot of feedback on whether the engine is struggling or not just by the correlation between how much throttle you're having to use and how the bike is accelerating. The feel you're going for is "easygoing", that will tell you what gear to be in. Good luck out there, and remember to have fun!
Im 38 and I started riding back in April of this year.. that turn she pulled 9ff was one of the main probs for the majority of my class that took the MSF course. So I can say I'm impressed with how well she pulled it off. I used to ride the hell out of that clutch to make them.. and had to get used to turning my head in the direction I wanted to go. So Bravo Sis!!! U handled it well.
I got my license when I was 49! Now, 2 1/2 later I've ridden about 23000 miles, and I ride all the time. 3 bikes. Rebel 1100, Honda Monkey and a CB550 from 1978 😁
3:35 It's so obvious the guy teaching you is not an instructor even though he's very nice. He's saying it's ok to start the biking gear. While it will technically start in gear because you're a novice it's something you shouldn't really do. You're still learning about where the controls are and have you done up your helmet and where to put your feet and how to look around you but it's so easy to release the clutch with the engine running and the bike will just start putting you forward. If that happens and you're facing a roadway or a car is going past your parking spot then you're in trouble. Here is a video of part of the basic training we have to do in the UK in a one day training course ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mRRGWIIS30k.html There are other videos in this series, Element a, Element B, Element C. They are short videos and show student and teacher going through each of the steps.
Those gloves don't have this protection..... Oh yeah you realise that now. Who was shopping with you? What did your instructor recommend? Look at all the stuff you're buying that isn't quite right that if you had gone to an instructor for one day you would have learnt about. Please go to an instructor. Your local bike shop should know an instructor who will be able to show you examples of clothing explain to you pros and cons of each type. So then you can think about it and work out what you think is best. It looks like you're really keen and you're buying lots of stuff that isn't quite right. And if you had just gone to speak with the instructor then you would have made better choices. Please please please go and see an instructor. When I was a kid I made a few not so good choices on my motorcycle clothing too and I wish that someone had told me to go and see the instructor and I didn't realise that there's usually an instructor who is friends with the shop. Since then I've learnt to just ask and listen and think about what they're saying and then make up my own mind using their knowledge. Saved a lot of money! I think your bike looks great. And a 300cc first bike is loads of power. And the lightweight and easy manoeuvrability should be a help too. You made a really good choice there. The more heavier and powerful a bike is, the harder it is to stop when things go wrong. One thing more if you're still here that I would suggest is to try riding dirt bikes on grass or really loose ground. And see if they have bikes with worn tires that don't grip very much. The reason I'm suggesting this is for you to get feel of what it's like for the rear tire or the front tire to slide like a skit, whether that's from too much throttle or from breaking and the rear or the front skidding. I learnt how to do this on old road bikes on grass as well as dirt bikes. Road tires on grass have very little grip so it meant just a bad jogging speed I could learn how the front would be in a front skid and have the rear would be in a rear skid and even both of them together. I learnt how to do power sliding leaning to the side can't a steering full throttle etc. All very low speed and on grass so it was a much reduced risk. And we were kids and having fun! I'm sure you will get lots of advice from lots of well-meaning people and you will be bored of it but it all comes from a good place. This is the training video from a centre in Britain where we all have to go on a 1 training course called CBT compulsory basic training. Everyone in Europe has to do it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mRRGWIIS30k.html - this is the guy walking around the bike telling what all the controls are, in element C and element D you will see him practising in a car park and then ride it on the road. The instructor gives clear explanations each step on the way and explains why he wants to guy to do different things and what the purpose and benefits are for each piece of training.
4:51 he hasn't even taught you to use your indicators, you're not using your mirrors, you're not looking left or right, you just pulling into the right side of the road and doing a complete circle to rejoin the road without checking anything is clear. You haven't got the confidence to stop, look both ways, and then pull off. And we can see that you're trying to do a continuous movement and I'm guessing that might be because you're not confident enough to stop and turn or to stop wait look look over your shoulder and then go. I think if each time you pull into the right you are practising stopping before you join the lane and this would also increase your ability of joining lanes. It's just so obvious he's not an instructor and it's so obvious you're learning badly and you're at risk. If a car comes around that corner while you're turning I don't think you'll be able to stop safely. And the car driver has no way of knowing that you're a complete novice and they will expect you to ride like a proper road user. You don't seem to have any red L plates displayed to indicate that you're a learner, a novice who doesn't really know what they're doing on the road yet. You're making these turns about 10 yards from a Tee junction. It's not like you in an empty car park or a quiet part of the car park in one corner. You've bought a bike that's only a year old and you've already made a mistake about the gloves and I can't believe you spent all this money and you haven't booked in one or two days training. As a European it seems strange that there's a modern country where you can just buy a motorcycle and get on it and ride it on the road without having a clue how to ride it. We have a one day basic training in Europe which which gives us a learner licence to ride a restricted motorcycle. Please do the one they basic training in your country :-)
Not sure if it's mentioned in other comments ( I didn't go through them all), but DOT certification is the worst vs ECE and Snell, I'd look something better than DOT on your next helmet purchase. Padding on your gloves is good, but sliders (hard parts) are important too, especially in the palms. When you fall even at low speed, you'll naturally try to brace the fall, and without sliders, the leather palm can grab the road and twist and break your wrist. I had a friend accelerate from a stop too hard on cold tires, fell at a low speed, and broke his wrist, requiring surgery.
@@RidewithRea please go for a 1-day training course. 6:14 in this video you are listening to him and you were saying back to him what he said to you. To work the clutch the gear lever and the throttle all at the same time. That's not right. The clutch has to be squeezed in first in order to separate the two CDs so that you can change gear. You don't work the gear lever and the clutch at the same time, the clutch must be pulled first in order to separate the two discs inside the engine which separate the engine from the gearbox. So you have the clutch pulled in, you've now pressed the gear lever, what will happen is that if you're increasing your speed on the motorcycle you will have selected a higher gear which needs less revs from the engine so you reduce the throttle a little bit. So as you're letting out the clutch for the engine gearbox to join together you have reduced the revs a little bit to try to match this new engine speed. So you need to have the clutch in in order to change gear and after you've changed gear you start to release the clutch. Where the clutch starts to separate the two CDs we call this the biting point. If you are stopped on the bike and you hold the front brake and you put the bike in first gear and you start slowly let the clutch out you will feel the point where it tries to move the motorcycle. This is where the two CDs are starting to spin together and try to make the bike move forward, this is the biting point. Why am I saying CDs? The engine and the gearbox are joined together by two spinning shafts each shaft has a CD on it. They call them clutch plates but basically they are like 2 CDs. One is on the engine shaft and the other is on the gearbox shaft and there is a spring squeezing them together. When you pull on the clutch lever you are pulling against a spring and you are separating the two shafts from each other. If you were to place a CD in one hand and another CD in your other hand and you had them on a shaft in the middle you could spin it. If the left one was spinning and you pressed it against the right one it would force the right one to start spinning. That is what the clutch is. The clutch is the squeezing mechanism which is two CDs which join the two shafts together. So each shaft has a CD glued onto the end of it and as they are squeezed together it forces the two shafts to spin at the same speed. One of the shaft is the engine the other shaft is the gearbox. When you change gears you have to adjust the engine speed a little bit to match the gearbox speed which is attached to the back wheel. Because the gearbox speed is attached to the back wheel when you change the gear selection you are changing the speed of the gearbox CD. When you change the throttle you are changing the speed of the engine shaft CD. As you become more experienced you will start to learn the sound of the engine speed and to match that with the gearbox speed depending on which gear. Summary: You stating back to him that you do all three things at the same time and that not making quite sense to you and him telling you that's correct. He is wrong. I don't know if he has a full motorcycle licence, I don't know if he's had proper training, I don't know if he drives a manual car but what he's saying is incorrect. If you try to drag the gear at the same time as you're pulling the clutch you might be lucky and you might not. If you are trying to do all three at the exact same time, decrease the revs which will upset the bike, and pull in the clutch, and change gear then this will cause little issues because they are not being done in the right order.
Look at the gap between your jacket wrist and your glove wrist. That bare skin has no protection. Genuine motorcycle jackets often have a zip for the wrist in order to make a snug fit onto the wrist and it will come down to your watch level and you may need to take your watch off when you're riding. In fact a lot of riders do take off their watches when they're riding so they don't get a wrist injury. You'll often find that motorcycle gloves also have a velcro strap around the wrist to make the gloves snug on the wrist and they will often have three or four inches of extra material that come past the length of the wrist and over the bottom of the jacket sleeve. Style: there are some very nice designs. Alpinestars have stunning ladies motorcycle clothing. I'm guessing they'll be lots of options for you from other manufacturers too. Your instructor should be able to give you the pros and cons of each type of clothing and your instructor is probably going to be attached to a motorcycle shop so they should be able to walk you through the options in the shop and giving you good advice and answering your questions.
I'm so happy to have found this channel. Rebel 500 is my dream bike but I have this fear of driving. Seeing you learning and overcoming your fear inspires me! I'm a 29 year old guy 😂 But I'm getting my first bike soon! ❤ Sending love from southern Philippines
Hi!!! Thank you sooooo much!! Did you know I’m part Filipino? 😊 so happy my videos are reaching an audience in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I’m very happy to hear you’re getting your first bike soon! Safe riding!
Having fun watching these because I am new to motorcycles and about to buy a 2023 Rebel 500. I've never been on any motorized bike ever but I am a great cyclist so I have the balance, and I've only owned stick shift vehicles my entire life so I understand the connection between clutch and throttle! I just gotta get my hands to coordinate with my feet! Great job btw!! Keep it up!
It gets easier very fast. Perfect bike to learn on as well. My daughter is 15. I showed her this bike, she said, “no, I want a ninja type bike.” My response “😳🤦🏽♂️”. I think she’ll be a future speed demon. I remember when I first got onto a bike. It was a 1600cc cruiser. I had KNOW, idea the dangers behind that bike. But I wanted to learn SO bad, that I just went for it. Once I figured out what, does what on the bike. My father in law told me I took off as if I’ve been riding for a while😂. That was roughly 7 to 8 years ago now. Yet I STILL don’t have my own bike yet😢. Practice makes perfect. I should have my very own bike by the end of the month. I know what I want already. An Indian Challenger. Just because I’ve been on one already. LOVE that bike. I learned on a big bike, so it only feels right to buy a big bike, I wanted to get the Honda Rebel 500, or 1100. I’m sure I would have gotten bored with it because I’ve already tasted big power from a bike. I’m extremely excited for you ma’am. I’ve said so much for the simple fact that this kinda stuff is very exciting to see😁. I can’t wait until my daughter learns. I know she’ll be right by my side🤙🏽.
I just got my very first bike today. It is a 2017 Honda Rebel 300, just like yours. I am very nervous about the clutch and afraid of dropping the bike. I haven't gotten to ride my bike yet. I'm still trying to learn.
Well done on making progress! Take everything at your own pace, you are doing great! And yes, always be prepared for cars, we bikers have to ride defensively. Happy riding 🙂
Good luck! We're new riders too and like seeing other people picking up the hobby and learning too! We definitely recommend taking the MSF course. It's a crash course in everything you need to know, plus, you get a voucher for your motorcycle license at the end!
Fellow female rider here! Just started riding a honda grom. I have been wanting to learn for years but im 4'11 100lbs soaking wet so no sport bikes fit me the cruisers were too heavy. Which leads me to ask how tall are you?? Im really interested in the rebel 300!
Hello! I’m 5’4 and my feet comfortably touch the ground with the rebel 300. I think it’s a great bike for shorter riders. & it’s a lighter cruiser so it’s easier to handle!
You need shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip armor. That jacket does not appear to be armored, so it’s not a proper motorcycle jacket. You can get an inexpensive Bilt or Street and Steel armored jacket at your local cycle gear.
Oh and don’t even think about changing out your exhaust until you have good gear. I’m sorry to say it but a DOT helmet doesn’t cut it. You need an ECE or Snell rated helmet.
Please get a real motorcycle jacket. Yours is “cute” but offers no protection if you take a spill. Keep a confident mind set and don’t let fear take you over. Great job!
you are doing great... from now is wining some confidence and move on, mistakes even a guy with years of biking can make. I love that handlebar , can you please tell me where you get it? thank you
Check out Doodle on a motorcycle. She is a small rider too, and has posted a lot of content to RU-vid. I think she started out a lot like you, but now she rides big baggers and takes these long trips. Really cool stuff.
Great motorcycle choice as a learner . Looks like you're a quick learner and that you have a good instructor . New subscriber here . Going to be a pleasure watching you progress as a motorcycle rider . Safe ride .
@@nateriver5114 why ? Because you can have both feet on the ground when stop , because it is a light bike , because you could still hit hiway speed for awhile , because it is going to hit the ground but not the bank , because it won't flip you to the ground if you release the clutch too quickly with too much gas and on and on but the number 1 reason to get a cruiser style bike is because you like the look of it . Me personally I like all styles so choosing is hard . I think Rea would look great on any bike but on that rebel 300 she looks extra cute .
@@freeride6073 light? it's more than 20kg heavier than the cb300r which is basically the same bike. and my more relevant point is that naked bikes, like the cb300r offers better control and feedback because you are more connected to the bike. that allows to learn faster and ride more save. and of course naked bikes look cooler.
@@nateriver5114 she still looks cuter on the rebel . But back to your point of the rebel having an extra 20 kg , not so sure it's going to make a huge difference when you have to pick up your bike off the ground. It's still a light 1 cyl engine bike . I don't understand what you mean about more connected to control , I'm guessing you're talking about the riding position ? About naked bike , how do you feel about super moto style motorcycle like Suzuki DRZ 400sm which is also a great beginner bike and very lightweight but it has to fit your frame , your capabilities and your personality somewhat. There's no bad beginner bikes out there just beginner riders buying great bikes that are too heavy , too powerful and sometimes too expensive cause as a beginner you know you're going to drop it at some point . That is why I wouldn't recommend a $10 k and up money wise or an R6 , Gixxer , zx6r power wise and no touring bike weight wise . Doesn't mean you can't start learning on one but in my opinion it wouldn't be a great choice .
Only winter cloves are longer and summer gloves are short great video remember to look before U go in that direction and your bike will go there and head Up don't look down go Girl U got it
