Motorcycle Riding Basics

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Motorcycles are two-wheeled motor vehicles that are used for cruising, racing and other recreational activities. Learn the basics for riding motorcycles from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video series.

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Motorcycle Counter Sitting
Motorcycle counter sitting is a great way to practice making slow turns when riding a sports bike. Learn more about counter sitting from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Maintenance
Changing the oil is an important bike maintenance procedure that will help maintain the quality of motorcycle. Learn more about bike maintenance from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Paddle Walking
Become familiar with a motorcycle by first learning to paddle walk. Find out more about motorcycles from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Parts
The ignition and clutch are important switches to locate when learning to ride a motorcycle. Find out more about the parts of a motorcycle from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Avoiding Objects
Learning how to avoid objects, while motorcycle riding, is a great defensive driving technique to practice in case of dangerous traffic situations. Learn more about avoiding objects while motorcycle riding from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Down Shifting
When riding a motorcycle, make sure to grab the clutch and push down with the foot in order to down shift. Learn more about down shifting on a motorcycle from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Driving Over Objects
When motorcycle riding, practice getting off of the seat and absorbing impact with the knees in order to safely drive over hazardous objects. Learn more about riding over objects from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Fast Cornering
When motorcycle riding, keep the body upright in order to safely practice cornering at higher speeds. Learn more about fast cornering from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Figure Eights
When motorcycle riding, practice figure eights in order to practice turning techniques in both directions. Learn more about motorcycle riding and figure eights from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Shifting Gears
When riding a motorcycle, grab and squeeze the clutch in order to safely navigate the gears. Learn more about motorcycle shifting from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Riding: Stop & Gos
Performing stop and gos on a motorcycle is a great way to practice sports bike riding skills. Learn more about stop and gos from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Safety Gear
When motorcycle riding, wear a helmet and a protective jacket to help prevent injury. Learn more about motorcycle safety gear from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Motorcycle Turning & Leaning
When motorcycle riding, keep the feet close to the ground in order to safely practice turning. Learn more about motorcycle turning and learning from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Starting & Stopping a Motorcycle
When riding a motorcycle, ease off the clutch and add a little gas in order to start the bike moving forward. Learn more about starting and stopping on a motorcycle from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Turning a Motorcycle On & Off
Before riding a motorcycle, make sure you understand how to turn the motorcycle on and off. Learn more about turning a motorcycle on and off from an experienced motorcyclist in this free sports bike video.

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Summary: The first petroleum powered motorcycle was designed and built by German inventors in 1885. There was a steam powered, two-wheeled vehicle that was demonstrated at fairs and circuses in 1867 in the eastern United States. Modern day motorcycles consist of a chassis, an engine, a transmission, wheels and tires, a brake system, suspension coils, and instruments to gauge speed, distance and other important variables. There are many types of motorcycles now, including pocket bikes, choppers, sport bikes, motocross bikes, mopeds, scooters, cruisers and touring motorcycles.

In this free sports bike video series an experienced motorcyclist, Jared Cummings, will demonstrate the basics of motorcycle riding. Cummings will begin by introducing the safety gear and motorcycle parts. He'll then demonstrate how to properly turn on and off the motorcycle as well as how to stop and start. Later, Cummings will reveal how to begin inching forward on the bike by involving the clutch and gas. He'll then demonstrate several safety riding procedures, such as: turning, counter sitting, cornering, how to avoid objects, down shifting as well as how to drive over hazardous object in case of emergencies. Watch these sports bike videos and learn how to properly ride a motorcycle today.

About the Expert

Expert: Jared Cummings, age twenty, has been riding motorcycles all his life. He is on a professional stunt team called Teamed Skar. He knows how to do many different amazing stunts.