But before you can move, you need to know how to brake. The pedal on your right side is the rear brake, and the lever on your right handlebar is your front brake. Gently tap the rear brake pedal and pull in the front brake lever slowly to master braking in a controlled, smooth movement rather than jerking the bike to a halt. Practise your braking while the bike is standing still: roll forward a little, then tap the rear brake to get a feel for it.
Repeat this with your front brake and try to find that sweet spot where the brakes engage but to not grab the wheel discs too suddenly. Shifting gears is what terrifies most new riders the most, but the reality is, learning how to shift is much easier than you think. Motorcycles usually have five gears; the first gear is down, then you shift up for neutral, second, third, fourth, and fifth.
To start moving, pull the clutch lever in, engage the first gear, then gently roll the throttle releasing the clutch at the same time just like with a car!
Once the bike starts moving, gently let the clutch out while adding a little bit of throttle. Rinse and repeat until it becomes second nature! Once you get a feel for it, however, you can start learning the rest of the basics, and one of the most important things to figure out is turning. Riding a bike in a straight line is one thing, but what about corners, U-turns, and pirouettes in a parking lot?
To keep the bike steady and stable in corners, do not rely on turning your handlebars only. As you round a corner, the bike will lean into it a little, and you need to lean with it.
Looking through the corner helps you stay balanced and steer the bike in the direction you want to go. As a new rider, you need to get as much practice as you can, but take it slowly: first, ride quiet, two-lane roads and practice navigating traffic safely before you hit highways and interstates. When starting, pull in the clutch lever and put the bike into 1st gear by pushing down on the gear shifter with your left foot.
You may have to push down several times. The pattern is typically 1st gear, neutral, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, and so on.
When shifting gears you will see the appropriate number light up on your gauge. As you pull the clutch, reduce the throttle. Reducing the throttle will prevent your bike from jerking as you re-engage the rear wheel. Continue by shifting gears with your left foot. Feather the throttle with your right hand to keep the transmission smooth. Finally, release the clutch, engaging the rear tire. Start your engine. Pull the clutch lever in and locate your kill switch. This is usually a red switch located on the right handlebar.
The kick start lever, if you have one, can be found behind the foot peg on the right side of your bike. Put your bike into neutral. The easiest way to do this is to downshift to 1st gear then shift up once. This is usually located under the kill switch. Start buttons are often identified by a circular arrow with a lightening bolt in the middle.
Once the engine has turned over, let your bike warm up for about 45 seconds so the engine will work properly. When your feet are flat on the ground, pull the clutch lever back in. Then roll back onto your heels and repeat until you have a good feel for the clutch. Try "power walking" the bike. Start with your feet in front of you and on the ground. Slowly let the clutch out until the bike starts to pull itself forward.
Using only the clutch, walk the bike forward, keeping it steady with your feet. Repeat this until you can keep the bike upright when you pull your feet off the ground. You want to get a good sense of balance on your bike. Part 3. Begin driving your motorcycle. Once the engine has started and warmed up, you can begin to ride. This is done by shifting down into 1st gear and letting the clutch lever out while simultaneously pulling back on the throttle. Slowly let out the clutch lever until the bike starts to roll forward.
You may have to pull back on the throttle slightly to prevent your bike from stalling while releasing the clutch. Once you are moving, accelerate slightly and pull you feet up onto the pegs. Try straight line riding. As you let the clutch out and slowly roll the throttle back to pick up a little speed, continue riding in a straight line. When you are ready to stop, pull in the clutch lever, and slowly apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously.
Use your left foot to steady the bike at a stop. When you are stopped, put your right foot on the ground. Practice shifting gears. Get a feel for the "friction zone". The friction zone is the area of resistance created as the clutch becomes engaged.
This area allows for the transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheel. Motorcycle transmissions are sequential, meaning that you have to shift one gear in a consecutive order, whether shifting up or down. It will take some practice to be able to feel and hear when it's time to shift. The engine will start revving at higher rpms when it's time to shift. You should hear a bit of a clicking noise when in 1st. Very slowly let your clutch out until the bike starts moving forward. When you want to start moving faster, pull back on the throttle slightly as you let out the clutch.
To get to 2nd gear, pull the clutch back, ease off the gas, and pull up firmly on your shifter to move through neutral. Check to make sure your neutral light is not on. Let the clutch out and engage the throttle again.
Repeat this process to shift through higher gears. To downshift, release the throttle, squeezing the brake lever slightly. Pull your clutch in and press down on your shifter. Then let out your clutch. Once you get a hang of downshifting, you can come to a stop while in second gear.
Then, once at a stop, shift down again into 1st. Practice turning. Much like a bicycle, a motorcycle is turned, once you're at about 10 mph or higher, by countersteering. Push down on the handgrip on the side of the bike you want to turn.
Look up and through your turn. As you enter your turn, remember to slow down. Release the throttle and break if you have to before you start your turn. Keep your head up and look through the turn. Press the handlebar in the direction you want to go. Slowly roll on the throttle as you glide through the turn to keep momentum.
As you slow down, turn your head to look to the end of the turn. Your bike will follow your eyes. Find a point at the end of your turn to aim for and keep your eyes on it. Never look at the ground or down into your turn. Though you may feel weird and want to watch your turn, this is dangerous and can cause you to not complete your turn properly.
Press on the side you want to turn. If you are making a left turn, push away from yourself on the right side of the handlebar. This will cause the bike to lean to the left. When riding a motorcycle, your right hand is responsible for two crucial functions: acceleration and braking.
By twisting the grip toward you so that your wrist moves down , you apply the throttle. A little twist goes a long way, so be delicate with this control because revving the engine can lead to instability or cause the front wheel to leave the pavement. Your right hand also controls the front brakes, whose lever is located in front of the throttle, much like on a bicycle. Smoothness is crucial here as well. Yank the brake lever too hard, and the front brakes can lock up, causing the bike to skid and even crash.
Though most brake levers only require two fingers to operate, some require you to use your entire hand. Your right foot, meanwhile, controls the rear brake. Which brake is the best to use? Safety experts say that, in most situations, gently applying the rear brake first, then easing off and slowly applying the front brake is the most effective means of stopping. But braking safely also depends on the kind of bike you're riding. If you're on a sport bike , you may be able to get away with just using your front brake most of the time.
If you're on a heavy cruiser, you'll rely more on your rear brake. The clutch is the lever just ahead of the left-hand grip. Most sport bikes require only two-fingered operation.
Touring, cruising, and other motorcycles often require the whole hand to grab the lever. The clutch on a motorcycle does the same thing that a car's clutch does; it engages and disengages the transmission and engine. When you squeeze the clutch lever, you're effectively putting the bike in neutral even if the shifter is in a gear. When you let go, you're engaging the engine and transmission. Practice pulling the clutch with your left hand slowly. Motorcycles shift differently than cars.
While operating on the same principle, motorcycle shifts are executed by moving a lever up or down with the left foot. A typical shift pattern, called "one down, five up," looks like this:. Finding neutral with your left foot takes some getting used to. Practice by clicking the shifter back and forth; look for a green "N" to light up on the gauges.
Accept all cookies. Set cookie preferences. Home Advice Motorcycle riders Pass your learner tests. Getting started Depending on how old you are, what sort of motorbike or moped you want to ride and what sort of licence you already have, there are a few different routes you can take to get on the road. There are a few other requirements to bear in mind before you start You must hold a valid licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement for Great Britain or Northern Ireland.
You must make sure any motorbike or moped you ride is roadworthy and properly taxed and insured. Getting your provisional licence.
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