3 things I would tell every new rider

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Sep12017

When I started riding there was not such an emphasis on motorcycle safety. There was little instruction available back then, it was just hop on and good luck. Today we have MSF classes, advanced level classes and things like MCrider to help us develop our skills. This week I discuss three important topics that I wish I had known when I first got into riding a motorcycle.

Category: Motorcycle WisdomBy MCrider September 1, 2017

Tags: new rider how to ride a motorcycle getting started

Yes Kevin has saved me, If there is one thing that I have learned it is this, The carpark is the place to learn, almost everything, I used to think that it was normal to duck walk, (sometimes) for example as it was (and still is a common sight, I had huge problems mastering tight U-turns, in fact never thought I could master it, until one day it all came together, So for me, the 1 thing is that it is essential to practice in the carpark, with the right techniques until te maneuvers are muscle memory

AlanT120Australia

Even though I teach people to ride, and have all this experience to share and help people with… I still have the sense that I am walking among giants when I visit the MCrider forums.

EnjoyTheRideMC

Congratulations Kevin! I know I enjoy every episode of MCrider. I am glad you started these videos, because you probably saved a lot of rider's from a lifetime of pain & suffering & for that you are to be commended. You are a natural Kevin!

pat murphy

The MCrider forums are the best online resource I’ve found on the web. Becoming a motorcyclist is a lifetime of learning and it is great to have a place to find the right help with taking next steps. There are those times along that journey where we need to go back to review basics. MCrider is there in both cases. Whether we are a beginner, highly experienced, or anywhere in between, we have found the right place, to be both enriched, and to add to others’ lives.

EnjoyTheRideMC

Your videos have guided me before, and since I started riding just about one year ago, I constantly think about your words of wisdom while riding.

radar 211

Just checked out the new site, and love it Kevin! Your YouTube training videos have probably helped this 67 yr old rider from killing himself a few times. Keep up the great work!!

Larry Moskowitz

This winter my wife purchased me a newer to me bike, she knew I just never really enjoyed the touring bike especially when we were both on it. She mentioned if I would get her a bike she would love to learn to ride. So we purchased her a bike. I told her she had to take the MSF basic course. I wanted her to have a head start before we got to class end of June. The field guide has been the perfect tool we had spent about 4 hours in parking lot before I couldn’t contain her anymore and she wanted on street. Thank you again for the field guide it has improved my riding and helped her get a great start. We have a cool routine where we do some parking lot field guide maneuvers and then do a ride. Thanks for all you do Kevin.

John S.

Congrats from Brasil! Love your channel my friend, keep doing!

Tiago André Vargas

Kevin, you are a great inspiration and a wonderful teacher. I appreciate you.

Bruce B. Harrison

“MCrider is simply the best online resource for motorcyclists striving for excellence in their riding skills and strategy. The forum community has depth and diversity of experience that expresses humility and wisdom not often found on the internet. I often refer to MCrider training concepts with my own students.”

Bob, Rochester, New Hampshire

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3 things I would tell every new rider

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