5 Common Mistakes Beginner Riders Make - Behind a Desk

Mistakes! We all make them, and here are just 5 of many newbie mistakes that we've seen happen before and during a ride. Whether it's forgetting a helmet, or forgetting to maintain your motorcycle, even some of these blunders are still done by some more experienced riders. If you're a newbie, take note, if you're a veteran, it's good to keep stock. We'll cover just 5 mistakes this time around on this episode of Behind a Desk.

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[MotoDealPh]

Let us know what other common mistakes you make as a rider! Sound off in the comments with your own or someone else's newbie blunders.

[rohithonyoutube]

1. Not wearing protection gear
2. Leaving your side stand down
3. Leaving turn signals on
4. Neglecting chain maintenance
5. Not checking tyre pressure

[rorscach]

For those who's asking, that is Yamaha xsr 900

[adityarai]

Jinno describes things so well that I'm not even a Phillipino but I always watch.
Edit:- thanks for the strangers now I know its not Phillipino but it's Fillipino. 👍

[etakishinji]

For the signal light issue, you just have to practice yourself in using it every time you turn. Once your brain gets use to it, your body will instinctively just do it. You’ll just be surprised after “hala, kusang gumalaw daliri ko. “ Kahit walang ibang tao sa kalye o driver na nakasunod o kasalubong, kung liliko o magchechange lane o oovertake, mag signal light ka. It is another way of self discipline. Based on my experience anyway. And love how sir caco rev the bike 🤣

[joela.b.]

Great informative video! Can i please suggest to make a video for riders on how to properly use the road and how to ride with discipline? To be honest, most MC riders nowadays are becoming annoying (no offense to others who have discipline) on the road because of their lack of discipline. They always want to be ahead & doesn't want to stop and they don't know if they're becoming an obstruction to other vehicles, don't know how to overtake properly (they will always cut you), basta may maliit na space, sisingit at ipapasok parin... especially during a stop light.. laging gustong mauna silang lahat...sorry po, but that's the sad reality of our roads today. Thank you.

[schpitz]

Nice video and some solid advice.

Chain cleaning: I clean my chain before I wash my bike and the relube after wash. I use Kerosene to clean it and then w90 oil as my lube - it collects less sand and gunk and doesn't spray off too much. Both products are VERY cheap too. I can't get chain brushes on my island (I know, right) so I use a baby bottle brush! You can wedge it between the swing arm and the chain whilst you turn the back wheel. They're also very cheap.

[michaelbelonio]

Seeing boss caco really makes a smile on my face 😆

[angkeljeed]

more videos for newbies PLEASE!!!

*what to do with new motorcyle
*what to check with new bike
*what to know before leaving your garage
*what to do with the first motorcycle check up

[lexievv]

I learned the side stand the hard way. First time parking the bike I thought the clack I heard was from the side stand, but instead it was the peg that sprung back after I pushed it up. Luckily I had enough power to lay the bike down rather carefully

[saifaldin_]

Agree with all points. I’d also like to add that it’s good to make it a habit to get visual confirmation that your side stand is down before leaning your bike. Just depending on feel and sound might not be enough sometimes. You can also check the surface you’re going place it down on while you’re at it.

[gatehanger]

The indicator is one I certainly need to work on... Will try your tip

[iallso]

I highly recommend a bike with a side stand sensor, saves that aggravation, but on a similar line, I switch my bike off by turning the key to the off position, however on a couple of occasions I have accidentally also pressed the kill switch, either while reversing the bike in to the garage or while putting it on the centre stand. On returning to the bikes they have failed to start and I have been left scratching my head as to why. Clearly a mistake more commonly done by new riders.

[endoftheworld]

Holy Cow! This is hilarious! 🤣🤣 Now I know what Caco looks like riding a motorcycle.

[saifaldin_]

The 1st point about gear is very important.

I got swiped by a car at high speed just a few hundred metres from my house. Luckily i was wearing all my gears and can go to work the next day. The whole front end of my bike was gone, but I survived with only minor scuffs.

Wear your safety gears guys!

[lernmur]

Thanks a lot and Sir Jinno ano po yung turning lights na gamit nyo po sa XSR?

[williammitchell]

Great advice, and not just for motorcycle riding. For any given situation there are thing that you can control to be safe. Don't take any unnecessary chances.

[cedricksamaniego]

You missed one, strapping down your helmet onto your head!
One thing I saw a lot of during my visit to the Philippines 🇵🇭. I was told it was a fashion statement 😅

[Kiranofficial]

A new subscriber from India have landed here just now 😉 You're doing a good job.. Keep growing with millions of subscribers ❤️👍

[PumbaaStriking]

I've been trying to limit my hobbies to make more time available, I kept some for health with my main one being my bike right after my family. I hate to say it, I had a huge gap but I've been riding longer than driving, I'm pretty bad about getting down and checking my tires and chain. Here's to making a weekly habit!!