A motorcycle is dangerous! Always keep this in mind! But in addition to the risk, and danger, this two-wheeled transport can give a lot of joy, adrenaline and new sensations.

In this article, I will try to describe my experience of starting to learn to ride a motorcycle. I will say right away that I do not have much experience yet, but nevertheless, I will at least describe my training and the first trips to the city on a mote.

My Riding Experience

A motorcycle is dangerous! Always keep this in mind! But in addition to the risk, and danger, this two-wheeled transport can give a lot of joy, adrenaline and new sensations.

In this article, I will try to describe my experience of starting to learn to ride a motorcycle. I will say right away that I do not have much experience yet, but nevertheless, I will at least describe my training and the first trips to the city on a mote.

My Riding Experience

With cars and other means of transportation with motors, I somehow did not work out. But on the bike, I skated about three seasons. Well, there were B rights. However, I did not go anywhere except for driving school.

In general, the motorcycle, and especially the yobra, is very similar in control to the great, only somewhat heavier :-). Therefore, to keep my balance and turn the steering wheel, it was quite familiar and easy for me. But it took time to master the technique of clutching and starting.

What I learned in garages

My mot is stored in a garage that is in a garage co-op. And there is a place to travel quietly without leaving the city.

So my first training trips were in garages :-). Actually, I spent the longest time learning to start from a place. At first, I was often deaf. But with practice – I learned to touch almost without a gag. And the internet helped me to touch correctly :-).

1) Learn to move from a place

The main secret in starting from a place on a moth is to SMOOTHLY release the clutch. Even if the motor is already kind of driving, do not let the clutch lever go, and let it go further. And the probability of stalling is sharply reduced.

2) Learn to change gears

Once mastered, the technique of touching. I learned to change gears. From the first to the second and further, well, and back, from the third to the second and the first.

The first gear on the YBR 125 is short, which means that as soon as you start, you should already turn on the second gear.

All gear shifts are performed only when the clutch is squeezed!!!

In general, proper switching will only come with practice. So to begin with, just drive around the site (in my case, garages). The motor and the motorcycle must be felt.

Basically, after I hit the site, I put on all my gear and drove out into town.

First trips to the city on a motorcycle: scary, very scary, normal

After the garages, I decided to go to town for the first time on a mote. Given that I had been actively cycling before, I decided to start by just riding slowly in the far right lane like a cyclist. Well, it's not always convenient and possible. But in general, driving there is not as scary as in the middle and left lanes :-).

1) See signs

I knew the rules of the road, so the difficulties arose only in order to see the signs. Alas, you can learn to see signs only with experience. Therefore, it is better to go slowly, 30-50 km per hour.

2) Traffic lights and zebras, speed reset, gear shifting

At first, hemorrhages deliver traffic lights, because they need to stop. And it's easy to stop by the way. To reset the gears, simply clamp the clutch, and clap the gear shift foot all the way down (so you will just have the first gear for subsequent starting).

Well, I learned to touch in garages. Accordingly, traffic lights are not so scary.

3) Give way

The situation is more complicated with priority signs like "give way". You kind of slow down, but not completely. If I have a main road, I always look at the driver from the secondary – whether he sees me. And when I see what I see – and give way, I collect gas – to drive faster.

Overall, with the third outing into town, I felt more confident on the road.

Don't ride for long!

At first, I get tired of driving in the city, I have to be VERY CAREFUL. Therefore, I do not recommend riding more than 2-3 hours a day. And every hour I advise you to take a break.

If you ride a mota for a long time, you will lose attention and the likelihood of getting into an accident will increase. Therefore, learn to ride a motorcycle consistently and little by little and be sure to wear all the equipment + TURN ON THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS.