You rode very well for a new rider. That stall happens even to the experienced rider, but you handled the situation perfectly. Get it started back up quickly and keep moving. Good job man, and enjoy the new bike! Riding is the greatest privilege ever.
I just did the same thing only with the zx6-r. Please watch out for intersections! I t-boned a truck and totaled my brand new bike because I did everything right. He was at fault but it doesn’t matter. Be a ninja, head on a swivel and slow down if you don’t have line of sight on the left! Ride safe
One thing I would recommend to new riders to keep from stalling is to hold the gas open to like 10% and then just really slowly ease off the clutch. It doesn't matter if you ride the clutch on a bike like you have to worry about it in a car. Cars have dry clutches, bike clutches spin around in oil. It honestly doesn't get hot and burn up like that. Just ride the hell out of the clutch until you get the timing and feel of everything down. Also, when shifting up remember to completely close the throttle, clutch in, click up, release clutch, then reopen throttle. It will keep the bike from being jerky.
Wait, so if I am in first gear going into second for example. I can release the throttle, clutch in fully, click up, and release clutch instantly then add throttle, or do I need to ease off on the clutch while adding throttle? Which is smoother and "cooler"
@@smoke1215 I don't know if you're trolling or not, but I know on a manual car, that's how it gets choppy. Adding throttle while releasing is how it becomes smooth. I just don't understand why you'd lie. Maybe your parents didn't love you
I'm picking mine up from the dealership in 2 weeks, I can't wait! New rider on a brand new bike, same as you. I got the 650 because I want a bike that I can keep for years and years. I've already got tank pads and crash protection ready to fit straight onto it. The wait is killing me!
Hello from England my brother Ninja rider. I have a 2017 ninja 650. Old man now been riding 45 years. Arthritis stopped me riding superbikes but very happy with this bike. Same bike so would say to you use plenty of revs pulling away. It's all about easing the clutch out until you feel it moving you forward. If you pull up to a stop in traffic stay in a position to rear of truck where he can see you in one of his door mirrors. Also gives you easier escape if some fool comes flying up behind you and you need to get out of there. Stay safe brother biker and remember " never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly "
I just subscribed to your channel, last year Feb I bought a Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe and I only had a permit, and passed my road test around April of last year. Watching you ride brings back memories when I started out riding in the Brooklyn streets of NY!! A few weeks after that I rode to Connecticut, 1st time on a highway. It sure was a learning experience :)
Best advice i can give you just by watching is to make sure you have enough revs in case you need some speed to get out of the way. You don’t have to go to 6 gear especially doing 42 at 3k rpms theirs no torque their. The more you ride you’ll get better bro.
Great video! Yes, you stalled the moto in the first light. That happens to the best of us! Hey that muffler sounds great, what is it? Stock? Thank you for making a video about being a real, normal person.... loved it. ;)
My brother that is exactly ho I started. I’m still a new rider stalling in traffic, but I fixed that by changing out my levers which bought it closer so I didn’t have to extend my hand so far.
had my 2nd kawasaki stolen in less than 7 years can't afford another one and extremely disappointed was supposed to have been a secured place where i kept it but i guess not so PLEASE be safe out there and please enjoy your new bike. thank you
Kudos to you, my fellow beginner. I'm 2 years in with 3500 miles on the seat. Only dropped bike on first day (hugely embarrassing). Still stall very occasionally. Remember to think "worlds slowest start" at traffic light until you get the hang of it. Anticipate other driver stupidity. Always wear gear and a helmet.
Im 6'3 220. I started on and am still on a Vulcan S. I sat on a ninja 400 and like you, felt a bit cramped. One thing i would suggest you try. Slow down just a bit with your clutch. You may find you will shift a bit smoother.
smoother on the clutch learn the friction zone pull just passed it then shift and let it nice and smoothly at intersections if i see a possible car to pull out on me i only secondary track their front tire while watching where i want to go
Hey Brother. Nice video! I would also recommend covering your brake with two fingers, especially when approaching intersections. They don't teach this in the MSF. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
@@RidingwithTJ650 nah ive been riding things whit 2 wheels once I was 5 years old ....my last bike was a 2000 yamaha yzfr6 ...it slung a rod bearing and needed a new engine ......not a new rider just reallybliked the 24 ninja
I would definitely say yes, I’m coming from absolutely no experience with riding on 2 wheels except a basic pedal bike. Take an msf course that helped alot.
Shifting up way too early also when it coming to a stop us the engine breaking to help u slow done don’t hold in the clutch an down shift all the way to 1st gear Watch some videos about rev matching so u can learn how to down shift properly
@@RidingwithTJ650 if ur holding in the clutch ur not using engine breaking A you was doing 30 in 6th gear. Also wrong bike won’t have the power to get the hell out of the way And why are you eyes on the dash and not on the road to be able to Tell what rpm ur shifting in … very wrong …. Get some years of riding under ur belt then u won’t have to ask me what I saw
@@Edub1281 Ok I get it, you’re correct this was my first video riding in traffic. I haven’t seen this one in awhile. If you see the videos after this I’m sure you’ll see the difference. I’ll be working on Rev matching soon thanks.
