Bought Your First Motorcycle? Do This!

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[wiadroman]

"Purchased Your First Motorcycle? Now What?" - Now it obviously is time to put a loud, obnoxious exhaust on it! How could MotoJitsu not know that?

[funkingfuss]

I'm 68 years young. I bought my first bike 12 years ago. And did EXACTLY what you just showed. I've had numerous close calls, but No crashes. Well if you don't count the one in my gravel driveway on my return from my first ride. Best advice I have seen on any YT video! Never Stop Learning!

[witchdoctor]

The best advice I got while doing my license - riders must predict traffic. Coming to traffic lights when green is already for some time, expect it to turn red. In traffic watch for cars switching lanes, when coming over a hill where you don't see road, expect it will turn left/right etc So simple and it can avoid many scenarios that are so often shared in various compilations

[omflyer]

I'm 56 and got a DRZ 400sm, took the rider class, got my gear and I've put 1k on it. I'm glad I got a light, slower bike, as you said it's easier to control and doesn't have the crazy HP. Though I've had a few incidents where I got sketchy. I hope my words reach someone who needs to hear, like you did with me and countless others. I thank you for the love.
I was in my first week of riding and I got a bit cocky, it was night and the small retail stores were closed. A speed bump, then my turn. I hit the gas in 2nd gear over the speed bump, faster than I should have been going. The store extended the parking and put a new curb where there one wasn't. I looked left, no traffic, was leaning to the right and when I got my head/eyes around, oh crap there's a curb, too late, too fast, too cocky. I avoided the front tire hitting but the rear hit pretty good. Through me to the left and somehow, someway, I shifted right and didn't go down. Probably due to my 50+ yrs racing, riding BMX, skating, surfing, etc . But it scared me and slowed my roll.
The other one was yesterday on a hwy where the speed goes from 45 to 55. I got on it from a light and needed to get to far right lane for my turn, shifted into 5th b4 shift right and felt the bk tire get a loose and front end wobbled. This was an important lesson that I was riding to hard for my experience level. Like I said, I love action sports and have a lifetime of taking chances. I broke my femur in 3 places on the BMX, so I'm aware of consequences. But with that said, I've never gone that fast on a bike with all sorts of danger all around me. Riding that cycle is one of the most exciting, fun things I've done. I'm so glad I took this chance to ride at this age. Now I'm coming to a realization that I'm a novice and need to hear and heed your advice of SLOW. Even though my bike tops out at 80mph it's tourqey and the consequences are severe.
Thanks again for your videos and hopefully someone reads this and goes.. 🤔

[Kittle]

MotoJitsu is the Bob Ross of motorcycling. I’m a new rider with a whopping 10 miles on my bike. This video was very confidence-inspiring and got me pumped to head back out slowly and with intentionality. 🏍️☀️

[Tragienie]

Literally went from 0 experience to highway ready strictly from your videos. You're an amazing instructor!

[jefflang]

I just bought a bike at 67 years of age. I haven't ridden since 1981. I was shocked at just how BAD I am on the road. I'm learning to ride all over again. I felt like an idiot until I watched this video. Now I feel much more comfortable just taking it easy & not putting pressure on myself. I've only put 60 miles on my new W800 & I have a LONG way to go before I have the comfort/skill level I had in my early 20's. Thanks for doing this video on the absolute basics of street riding.

[hrazek]

It isn’t often that you get a moment by moment commentary about the subtle things that you need to do as a rider. This is one of the most useful videos we as new / returning riders have been missing. Great content. Thank you!

[a_lucientes]

Motorcycles seem like the kind of thing you shld learn to ride before buying. If not, a used one in good condition - and watch and practice everything MJ teaches is the way to go. He's a true gift to the community (even for experienced riders) and has prbly saved many lives.

[gabriellopesmonteiro]

As someone with almost 40 that always loved motorcycles but was afraid to ride it, and only recently (end of last year / start of this year) lost the fear and decided to begin riding it (currently doing a beginner course to get the motorcycle license), I appreciate this and your other videos. Thank you. ☺

[jadudar]

I’ve had 7 bikes and I’m 60y. Gear always. Bought a tenere 700 to complement my tenere 1200. No bars on t7 yet but you know I had to ride it.
I practice every day so HA I dropped the t7 after one day doing stopped balancing. (Negligible damage.)
Even after 250k miles experience I follow MJ And re examine my practice routines and riding habits. Thank you sir.

[RoninBeaver]

MSF course this weekend, and then I’ll officially be shopping to bring home a bike in the coming weeks. After watching videos, I’m very exited to start doing motojitsu drills in real life and learning how to properly ride. Thanks man!

[twoponderingpagans]

Love this content and your style. I know you've heard that before, but it really takes the sting out of trying to be better when your new. I have about 5k miles in, still a beginner and still this content helps a LOT.

[michaelriddell]

I like these narrative videos. I've actually incorporated this into my riding with my new bike. I had a spill a few years ago but thanks to your videos on Wearing Proper Gear, I walked away with only a few aches. Many laughed at me for "over protecting myself" but changed their tune when they saw the knuckles of my gloves after sliding. My hands would have been a mess if I wasn't wearing them, Thank you for these videos, they save lives and limbs

[gamerairways]

Now that I'm watching this from the US perspective, I'm glad here in Europe they get us on the road several times during training, and the final test is also on the road. The brief experience of being put into real situations definitely helps the apprehension you might have when first taking out your new bike on the road.

[BUGBYTE_]

I've been riding for close to 30 years. I like watching these videos to see other peoples perspective on tips and tricks. I still learn new ways to look at things. The cereal bowl analogy reminded me when my mom was teaching me to ride.
I had a Honda Helix. I got it when I was 12. By the time I was 16 I felt I was ready for a motorcycle. I had a neighbor getting rid of his 85 V65 magna. I asked him if I could buy it he told me it was 1000 bucks (bike was 11 years old at the time) I had grass cutting money saved up so I got it. He brought it down the street and parked it under the carport and gave me the title. My mom got home from work and didn't freak out. She came in and said I guess you're learning to ride Saturday at 7am. I'm like yes. She had me back pack around the parking lot a couple times. Then I had to do it on my own. I kept stalling it out. Once I figured out the friction zone I was set. Then finally this goes back to the cereal bowl. She taped a red plastic cup to the tank and said I need to learn to shift without losing any water. Lol very similar. She had a 91 bmw k100 at the time. She's German so BMW is life. She's 68 now she still rides. She has a 2019 1250gs now.

[MAcavalryman]

My first bike was a YZ490L, because that is a totally rational choice for a first bike. It was completely unforgiving of my mistakes, of which there were many. It didn't take long before it taught me the importance of good gear by throwing me at the scenery on a regular basis.

[SierraDirtfishing]

As a new rider about to take my M1 class I appreciate this beginners tutorial. Mastering the basics before moving onto more advanced riding skills is very important. Thanks again for all you do IMHO with all the cell phones and gadgets people use while driving its even more important to be vigilant on the roads these days.

[BakerBikerGeshe]

Hey MotoJitsu!!! Awesome video!!! I'm up to 3500miles on my first bike, started last year in August. I don't fully consider myself that new of a rider anymore and I'm super comfortable/confident on my bike now. Been watching and learning from your channel since even before the MSF ^.^ Just wanna let ya know that even after 3500miles under my belt this kind of video gives so much perspective and use for me.

I've commuted to work daily (weather permitting), been on many a few group rides, adventures, and even been to the OK border from DFW, Texas in longish distance trips...a few times! (Dad lives up there) so needless to say I've learned and mastered a lot since August and I'm proud of that. And still man, this kinda refresher is not only entertaining (gah I love the GS) but helps me reflect and reminds/inspires me to focus on where I can improve and keep growing as a rider and remain safe. Huge

[waynecharlton]

I'm in the 🇬🇧 started doing staying in my neighbourhood got my first bike 125cc and I keep practicing listening to motojitsu I'm in no rush to go anywhere outside yet learning techniques going out this Saturday morning for an hour