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Clip from Today's Video 😅
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxar9zQgKvJHWFAy1bt4WIIeQxB_vflCDv?si=cZ4WSwVTBV43Z4nA
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HAHAHA Too funny.
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Any Detecht app users?
Any "Detecht" users here? I love that little rider app. I love that it will alert your friends/family (of your choosing) if you get into an accident. The only downside is when it THINKS you crashed and you only have 30 seconds to cancel before it sends out the alert. However, I much rather it send out a false SOS than not activate for a real one.
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@Patrick Boehler I forgot to mention that every time it tripped an SOS, the owner emailed me asking me if all is okay, if it was an accident or not, what happened to trigger it, if I have any suggestions, etc.. so they are trying. :)
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@Jason Wynn haha... it's a great little app. I like it a lot. Let me know what you think of it when you try it.
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Adjustment of levers ?
I was wondering if there is Some kind of rule on how the levers (brake and clutch) need to be positioned ? Or should I just leave it as the bike was delivered ?
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What I learned and followed was: If your wrist is straight (not bending upward or downward) while idle to engage the clutch or brake then the positioning is fine. If however, you are bending at the wrist to engage, that could cause some issues, especially if brake-side wrist is downward as it can cause you to whiskey throttle instead of brake. To each their own of course but this worked for me personally, so I stick with it. :)
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Little desperate Beginner Technique questions // Difference parking lot<->Real traffic
Today was my first ride again since a couple of weeks due to the snow and ice on the roads here in Belgium lately. As a recently new rider i don't have much experience except from my driving lessons for a 125cc and the practices from Dan (Smartridingdrills). I practiced in a parking lot and there i do am able to make the corners, focus, do the right movements, BUT once i get in traffic and i need to do some maneuvers at intersections i kind of feel lost sometimes, and i think it has to do with couple of things - I dont know in what gear i need to be before making a turn, i sometimes downshift but then i slow down to much, followed by increasing throttle, what makes a instable movement of the bike - I dont know exactly if you slow down before an intersection if you downshift one by one, releasing the clutch in between, or keep the clutch pressed in and downshift to 1while braking ? - - I really want to improve my driving and be able to drive smoothly all the time, but i dont know where to start ?
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@Gert Massaer I had trouble with my right turns too... same exact problem. One of the things that helped me as a beginner was "pushing down" on the handlebars instead of steering the bars. You're not really pushing down but you kind of are. An instructor told me to do that and it helped me sooooo much. I was able to get a 2 parking spot wide right turn after that.
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@Gert Massaer Let me know how it goes. :)
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Thoughts on the Grom
Is a Grom a good bike to practice basics on or should I stick to something with more cc?
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Groms are great to practice on. You might want to upgrade to more CCs later but that's alright too. My friend and I started on a 109cc Honda Navi (his), which is automatic. There are naysayers who bash learning on an automatic, but it helped us get used to the basics (throttle control, braking, balance, turns, figure 8s) without worrying about clutch and gear craziness. To each their own. Whatever works for you is perfect. We upgraded shortly after that. I recommend buying private used instead of dealer used/new for that reason. You can make most or even all of your money back if you do want to upgrade in a few months or more. Dealer fees are insane and it will be a bigger loss. Just my suggestion. All the best to you!
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Joined Jan 9, 2026
Staten Island, NY 10306