MOTORCYCLE BASICS on a Kawasaki Z400 - Teaching my friend to ride

Hi guys, a bit of a mixture of a motovlog and some realtime learning points/techniques for new/beginner riders in this video. Check out the timestamps below to jump to some specific points if you want.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
[0:00] - Intro
[6:53] - First look at the Z400
[11:34] - How to adjust clutch lever free play, and what amount is right
[14:18] - Rev matching technique (issues with smooth downshifting)
[18:49] - Me demonstrating rev-matching on downshifts
[20:19] - Explaining why you WANT to use the engine breaking (no rev-matching) when emergency braking
[22:26] - Don’t change gears when in a turn
[23:10] - Coasting around turns with the clutch pulled in?
[25:20] - How to get smoother downshifts
[28:06] - Me demonstrating some smooth downshifts WITHOUT rev-matching

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