When a friend taught my how to ride a bike (was around 16 and already knew how to drive a car) I told him after that I felt afraid of everything, bumps, traffic, etc. and he replied “Good! The problem with bikes is when you start losing that fear!”
Who Da Fook Is That Guy it depends on the course you sign up for and the business that’s giving it. The course that I took was a 2 day event with classroom and on the course training. Everything from emergency breaking, basic maneuvering, turning, counter steering and so on. Like I said, I would highly recommend it to anyone beginning, you can learn skills that you can build/improve on. Best of luck!
@@gustavolomeli1087 Alright sounds very useful for any bike will definately invest in a course before I make a motorcycle tour at the latest. Thank you sir, stay safe!
@@MotoMichelle oh moto Michelle! I too have a love for BMW motorcycles, and good looking blondes 🥰 I'm so glad we found one another, definitely subscribed!
@@303ant420 And leave at least one car length space in front of you (hardly anyone ever does this) so you have an escape route if the car coming up behind is going to rear end you. So constantly look in your mirrors when stopped.
@@gregclemen8999 Also watch for that tyres slight movement or the background moving against that car which lets you know they could come out in front of you ie the SMIDSY (Sorry Mate I Didn't See You)
I totaled a person truck when he pulled out in front of me, I slid my bike to save it from hitting the truck but that put my body into bone position. Long story short he tried to run because he ran a red and caused it and I rode my bike home an hour later after the cops showed to arrest the truck driver
+ when riding a bike, the concentration and focus has to be 10x higher, than with car.......you cant afford not watching the road.......funny how much more you remember every detail of a trip
Yes! If I feel off or tired or mentally unclear, I just don't ride. Am I the only one who has these days or is it because I've only been riding about a year?
@@bluem5620 Hi, I have those days and moments too. When I am riding then at that moment I try to be extra carefully and slow a bit down and try to focus on my environment and get some fresh air and move my fingers, foots a bit. But I also try to find a place to relax and get clear minded. But when I had the plan to go on a ride the day I am tired or a bit unclear I do something else and do it in the future when I can enjoy the ride more.
@@mariew2.062 That's a great idea! I didn't follow my instincts just 1 time this past summer & I dropped my bike. I felt so stupid. Been riding a couple of years now. I let my guard down & became too over-confident. I didn't get enough sleep & thought I'd be OK! Luckily not too big of a deal besides a couple of scrapes on bike, a bruise on leg, & bruised ego!
I ride in the Philippines they all pull out in front of you, brake without warning bloody dogs rushing out in front of you etc etc. Come off a few tiimes twice hiit up the back haha but when you get on the winding coast road iligan city heading to Kapatagan wow absolutely glorious
If a June bug hurt like a stone then I guess a stone should hurt like an actual bullet. Trucks are definitely fond of sending stones flying to smash your face. Keep in mind, coming from guy who always sit at the back because of laziness.
lol... Took a dragon-fly right between the eyes on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge doing about 85mph on the way to New Orleans. Screw pellet rifle, I thought I got head-shot by a .308. Damn near knocked me right of my Roadglide.
I once hit an owl that was flying across the road from hedge to hedge. Thank Christ I wasn’t going very fast (it was dark and rainy). Knocked the breath out of me! Don’t think I even hurt him either
here are a few more: the temperature feels like 10C less on a bike then on foot, dress according to that. if it's sunny and 25C, you need leathers like it's mid october. knuckle protectors are not for looking tough. once you get hit by a flipped up stone between your knuckes or your pinky, you'll wear them religiously. Even quality biker gear doesn't last, gloves and helmet lining will flake from sweat and scrathing from hair in a few years. budget accordingly. bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs,especually during sunset if you lock your helmet to the wheel of your bike, dogs will pee into it (seen it myself) there will be a crucible moment when you won't be ready yet but the bike you're riding will...start under 600cc at least a year, zero shame in that, bikers totally respect those who don't need a beast to enjoy a good ride an average car can travel much easier at higher speeds than a motorcycle. you can't cruise any real distance at 130-40kph, it's loud and shakey and you need to concentrate too much. even on shorter trips you'll meet plenty cars coming up from behind traveling faster then you. there are always prick drivers who will try to goad you to race you (loosers in used audis and bmws around here) , they are really dangerous and always let them past the trick of the "garage turn" on the exam is you have to look at the point you're circling around, not forward. your reflex from bycicling will do the rest, you make it worse by trying to turn consciously (wish someone told me that at riding school) never ride because you have to always vary your routes, never fall into a routine like counting on knowing the order of the traffic lights (one day they changed the order on a major intersection at my town and a bus driver plowed into a whole crowd the next day) that's all for now...
A couple I noticed easy remedies for. The helmet can hang the other direction where the hole is facing down so they can't pee into it. And I commute 80 miles a day to work on my CBR1000RR I use bose noise cancelling headphones so its not loud. And liter bikes are designed to ride smooth at high speeds so its not shaky, especially with my stabilizer. And I ride 10-15 mph faster than traffic on the highway because I don't like cars coming up behind me too often. Cars here average 85-90 mph so that means i usually commute at 90-100 mph.
Wind chill...my rule of thumb is the '20 degree rule'...if the air temperature is say 65 degrees, I dress as if it were 45 degrees. Dress in layers, you can always take something off as the temperature goes up. Plus, 'its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it'
Bikes are dangerous. Bikes are hard work. Bikes make ten times the demands cars do. Riding well takes practice. Long-term biking requires luck to keep out of serious trouble. And you know what? There just isn't anything more fun or rewarding. SO RIDE. Don't do it after drinking. Wear appropriate clothing (especially a helmet). Assume none of the cars near you is aware of your existence -- ALWAYS keep thinking about what some moron in your vicinity might do (like an unexpected left turn) that can get you hurt. Keep an eye on the weather. Be sure your bike is well-maintained. Be aware of your skill limitations. And every time you ride, think about ways you can do it better and more safely. But, do all that stuff, and RIDE. Life is unpredictable and we're all going to die someday. The trick is not doing it prematurely or unnecessarily. After 40 years and many, many thousands of miles of surprisingly crisis-free riding on Hondas, Harleys, Yamahas, Kawasakis, and few other brands no one even remembers now, I had to hang up my helmet because of eyesight and reflex diminishment. And now every...single... time I see a bike on the road, I cry a little inside. So, if you have any interest in climbing on a bike, DO IT. Just do it with your brain engaged and your fingers crossed :)
ericynot agree. I’ve had an issue with nerves in my neck for a year. I can’t ride more than 5 mins with out my left arm getting numb and I can’t twist my neck to see behind me so I have not ridden much lately. It’s not safe atm. But I have 45 years of riding under my belt with lots of memories. I’m blessed to have ridden for so long safely.
@@Paiadakine Getting older comes with a price. Almost every night I'm still riding -- but only in dreams. There just isn't any feeling more satisfying than pushing that button, hearing the bike come to life, revving it a couple of times, squeezing the clutch lever, then mashing that gear lever down into 1st, is there?
wow, that story made me feel good. I'm 16 and picking up riding a moped because I'll use it for work (delivery man) but I'll probably buy one so I could go to school, I've ridden a moped twice, in the past 2 lessons, I have 5 left and then the test, just today I nearly died because when I looked at the mirrors there were no cars and when I was about to switch lanes a car just flew near me and I almost shit myself, now at least I know of dead zones that you just can't see through the mirrors. hopefully I learn from small mistakes and not make any terrifying mistakes that would leave me dead or without a limb or two :)
Ryder Wilson yes you need to turn your head and look to see if the coast is clear. Mirrors are not enough. You need to scan all around you to see what is going on. Pretty soon you can tell what other drivers will do. It’s a sixth sense that you develop. You can not rely on other drivers following the rules of the road. You need to keep your head on a swivel and if you are unsure what the other driver will do, hold back a bit to give you an escape route if the driver does the wrong thing. My first vehicle was a motor at 16 years old. Keep your situational awareness such that your are not surprised by someone over taking you or cutting in front of you.
Omg. Rain. I once was riding home not expecting to pick up my sister so I had to give her my helmet. Then it started raining. I was squinting and the rain in my eyes hurt so much. Lucky for me I had recently been to my gf swim meet and so I wore her swim goggles I had in my book bag. I looked gay but made it home the last 30 minutes.
Your beard grows fuller, your capacity for whiskey doubles, and women find you more attractive. In all seriousness though, you will never see roads or other drivers the same again, even when in your car.
Informative video! Number 8 definitely an eye opener for most new riders. All the hazards you face on a bike that you never considered when driving a car such as debris in the road, uneven pavement, driver tossing cigarettes or cups out of their window, stray dogs chasing you, bugs, birds, the constant vibration,sitting in traffic with the heat of the motor toasting your nuts, and yet i love it.
@Thomas Schmidt The best helmet money can buy as far as noise canceling is a schuberth. The helmets are about $1000 and they only cancel wind noise to about 82 decibels at 65mph. Anything over 85 decibels can create permanent hearing damage. Sooo with that being said even if you have the best helmet money can buy if you go 70mph or higher, which you will do on US highways and you do not wear ear plugs you are causing permanent hearing damage. JUST FROM WIND NOISE!
@Thomas Schmidt The schuberth is only capable of keeping wind noise under 85db at around 100kmh according to their stats. Which is very impressive, dont get me wrong, im not trying to bash their helmets, they are amazing. But with that being said if you cruise on the highway above that you should consider some ear plugs.
You should mention the first ten minutes of rain the roads are covered with oil and rubber slime and more slippery than after the rain washes the roadway.
Insects! If you ride on country roads you, your bike and your gear get covered in bugs. Some will explode on your helmet's face shield and make it harder to see. Then the smell you get to enjoy cleaning the bug splat off everything... I've hit birds in flight as well.
In the early 70's I witnessed my buddy just about get knocked off his bike! We were doing about 90mph on a country road when his head snapped back and he nearly lost control. He laid it over on the shoulder and was howling in pain. I got to him, got his helmet off and his forehead was bleeding badly. I looked in his helmet and there was a dead bird all crunched up in there. We both bought faceshields right away after that. Even June bugs feel like a stone hit you at highway speed. Lets not talk about a hail storm :)
first driving lesson on a bike ....a bee bit me in the neck :D .....in egypt and surrouding countries there are those large scarabeus bugs 5cm or more :D:D that must be like a headshot hitting those...
#4 Tires make a crazy difference I totally agree. I replaced my tires which were not bald with new ones and it felt amazing. I felt more in control and felt a newer sense of safety.
Another little tip for new riders. When approaching intersections and a car is stopped waiting for you to pass, look at their front wheel. If they are going to start pulling out you will see the front wheel begin to turn before you notice the car body motion.
I learned early when I started riding... to be in control of your bike is to be one with it! It’s like balancing when you walk! Always rev match to stay in the correct gear for better control, let the engine match your speed while braking for better control so if you need to get out of the way you can! I see a lot of rider grab the the clutch and free wheel while approaching traffic at a stop light, down shit and let that baby sound off and still have control. I’ve been riding for 20 plus years and since given up the 180 plus mph life style, but I still ride comfortable and agile... stay up and be safe out there.
Downshifting is a great way to save on your brakes too. The motor slows you down plus you'll be in the right gear if you have to take off before coming to a complete stop.
I did a safety course and the guy said not to engine brake. I hold in the clutch as I would in a car. Can still put in right gear in case you suddenly have to go
@@bgrossman I'll have to check with a driver safety instructor and see if it's a hazard or just his (your guy) personal opinion. Sounds to me like a preference thing.
I always engine break as much as possible, I agree I feel more in control and brake dust isn't as bad on the rims...and yea if you need to accelerate you're not stuck shifting gears or risking a stall'n fall.
A piece of gravel hit me from a truck at about 60mph, on the shoulder. Hit the jacket pads but you still feel it! Gear, gear, gear. Can't emphasise that enough to new riders. Protect yourselves as much as you can. Practise manouvres in car parks. Be visible and SLOWLY DOES IT. You'll live longer.
I used to be a sportbike guy when I was younger, then i grew into cruisers. I've now come to the conclusion that nothing really beats a dual sport/adventure bike. Sure you cant hit 180 on one but theres really nothing more satisfying than hitting the trails all day and being able to ride the same machine home
#9 It’s cheaper than a wife. #10 The more bells and whistles there are, the more things you’ll eventually have to fix. #11 Learn to do the simple things yourself like oil changes and you’ll save a lot of money. A friend of mine just paid the Harley dealer $275 for a new battery in his road king.
Bob Hoffman Maybe his friend didn’t know or was too lazy but also when you buy a bike from harley with a warranty, you have to bring it to them for any work or the warranty gets dropped
Good comments. The one overlooked issue with tires is that you WANT them to wear faster; that means they are working. You don't get traction without friction and friction is what causes wear.
Thanks for all the tips you share on this channel. I am taking my MSF course in a few weeks and all the comments and info you post are very helpful. I am really looking forward to getting my license.
I’m currently living in Africa and am riding a DT175. It may just be my favorite of 14 motorcycles owned. Small bikes are awesome...as long as you don’t have to worry about highway speeds.
I gave up motorcycling at 65 while I still got all of my limbs, reason for giving up is the amount of pot holes. 50 years of riding and fond memories with my mates will stay with me forever. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏍👍PS watch out for women drivers chatting to women passengers, anything can happen, rule 11🏍😂😂.
9. CARS aka Cagers are texting while driving and will veer in to your lane. So you riding at a safe speed will give you better reaction time. 10. Following distance, as crazy as it sounds when behind other cars, give yourself more than two car lengths of space when following, because Cagers will just stop to turn with no signal or warning.
Less speed gives more reaction time but extends the amount of time you spend in the distracted driver's danger zone. On the highway... I find 10-15 mph faster than traffic gets me past the idiots quickly and I can mostly focus forward. Leaving more than a single car length following distance in my area just means that some cager is going to cut you off
@@dr.crentist3155 yep, Everytime I see like 5 cars involved in a wreck on the freeway I can only think it's the dipshit line of cars you see with less than one car length between each other, cause there in the left lane and gives them all an excuse to tailgate.
The only things worse than a rain drop... a big ol bug. Bumblebee, dragon fly, cicada (RIP)... boy will that little bug ROCK your world. Seriously, feels like a rock.
Two of the most important things about riding a motorcycle were left out totally. Number 1, and the most important of all things a rider should know...when you head out on that motorcycle, YOU ARE TOTALLY INVISIBLE!!! Ride as though no one else on the road sees you, you may survive without incident. Number 2, you will go where you look. You look off to the left to see some something, you will drift to the left. Look where you want your bike to go. By these two simple rules, I have ridden a motorcycle since I was 13 and I will be 70 this year. I have hit the ground one time in all that time and it was due to a deer running into me and even it was a minor incident because I just ended up leaning on an embankment. Cost me a headlight, windshield, and kickstand and I went to work that same night. I have had numerous close calls, but because I knew I was invisible, I was able to avoid any impact.
@tom tom Absolutely...terrible person, full of himself obsessed with material things and bad fake accent. Dude actually deleted my comment just because i saw that his bike was dropped or hit before on its side...and made a comment on his channel.
I’m really enjoying this little beginner rider series. This summer I’m going to be getting my bike license and hopefully a bike. My dad sold his before I turned 18 and my mom would let me ride so I never got the chance. This is very informative for me.
9: watch out for pebbles and road debris on corners, 10: Don't wear shorts. 11: Put frame protection on it because you WILL drop it or go down(not if but when). 12: When you go down you have to replace any gear that is damaged because it is no longer structurally safe(or replace after five years, helmets mostly,because the compounds degrade). 13:weight sensors at traffic lights hate you and won't change. 14: potholes suck worse. 15: leather jackets are awesome protection but super hot at a stop light on a warm day. 16: for good or bad you will smell everything. (flowers/skunk) 17: bugs and sometimes birds hurt when they hit you.
I waited till I was 46 to get into street bikes.. Was hooked immediately, 7 yrs and 80000 miles later I just took delivery of a new CVO Limited and it is waiting patiently for me in my garage for spring :))... Stoked
Definitely agree with the rain on skin. Been there, done that more times that I can recall. June bugs hitting you going screaming down the road can almost take you off your bike, though. I was going down the interstate about 100mph years ago, and wearing a T-Shirt, June Bug right into my sternum and it left a welt that lasted for a couple of days. If that were to happen to a new rider, or even someone with a bad heart, if they didn't see the bug hit, they might think they were having a heart attach and go down.
Lol I was doing 90mph down a highway last year... One of those big bumble bees hit me right between the eyes above my sunglasses... Messed me up for a few seconds.
@@travislancaster9486 Haha, yeah, and they are soft bodied. Can you imagine going that speed and having it been a June bug? You would have looked like you had a third eye for a month. LOL
I appreciated your inclusion of moped. I have a genuine 50 roughhouse. I needed a second form of transportation and didn't want a second car. I also needed to ride at anytime. In Wisconsin, a Learners permit only allows riding during the day. It's a blast. Now I'm living on the gulf coast of Mississippi and other riders, including MC actually show me respect as another Rider.
This ‘8’ things list needs some additional points! 1. It’s uncomfortable. It doesn’t get easier, you get better at it. 2. It’s never perfect outside. It may be for 5 minutes, then it will be hot/cold/full of bugs/rainy, etc. 3. If you don’t have a friend with a bike, this is not a great hobby by yourself. Still doable, but with friends, it’s 100 million times better. 4. It’s significantly more dangerous than riding in car. But life is short, so there’s that. 5. If you have a young family, taking off on a bike is not gonna feel right on a Saturday morning. 6. Don’t bar hop on a bike. You need super skills to ride. Nobody see you, so ride like it. 7. If you live in the Midwest, the riding season is very short. No matter what they say about global warming, it’s arctic like 9 months per year. 8. If you buy a >$20K bike, making that payment every month is gonna hurt. Then in January you’re gonna be like “do I really need this”. Of course you do, until your car needs wheel bearings or some other maintenance. Bottom line, you need disposable income for a bike. Or buy a cheap bike and spend your days wishing for a better bike when your bike needs maintenance or repairs.
Never pull straight in behind car in front of you at a light if car behinds you doesn't stop your trapped between them pick a angle to get away so never shift to neutral and stretch keep it ready to accelerate out of harm's way.
I'm a new rider been riding since July 2018 have almost 6k miles on my bike, but here's #9 you are not going as fast as you think you are. I like to ride up the local mountain, Bogus Basin with my Z650. and I was watching some helmet cam video(use it for insurance) and I remember taking the corner way faster then what the video shows, just sayn'
That depends on the bike. The lower you are to the ground, the faster it will feel. If you've got a taller bike, especially if you're sitting straight up, you may feel like you're going slower than you really are. It's something to look out for if you're on a different type of bike than you're used to.
helmet cam videos are usually shot with very wide angle lens, and distortion of the lens makes it look like you're driving waay slower (also cars on the road seems to be much further away on the action cam video)
@@Mirqo There's also some tricks with physical filters over the lens that make it look like you're going faster/allow you to convincingly speed up footage in post production.
I Always wear my jacket and pants even when it's miserably hot. That road rash is not forgiving lol. Also I am constantly scanning ahead for cars pulling out or even animals etc. I ride a built Busa. I learned when you no longer Respect your bike or worse lose fear,that will cost you big. Always check your bike mechanically daily and enjoy those beautiful days in mountains. Happy the no phone law hitting Tennessee. No Helmet,no brains period lol! Thanks for sharing.
After hearing of and seeing the numerous accidents my father has had while riding, i have come to the conclusion that being hot and uncomfortable is better than being in a bodybag. My father NEVER rides with anything less than a good helmet, his heavy leather jacket, steeltoe logger boots and a solid pair of heavy denim pants.
Great video Sean. I think the one that irritated me the most as a new rider, was windy days. You notice it a little in a car. On a motorcycle, it's a whole nother game. I hated it when I got those 25-30 mph gusts. Just made the whole experience unpleasant for me. Not referring to wind blast from riding.
First rule of riding a motorcycle. Assume that everyone else is trying to kill you. Started riding dirt bikes at 8 years old. I specifically remember my uncle saying that see those trees? Yep. They can move. Avoid them at all costs! I’m 44 now, I have laid down my bikes plenty of times. 75% were my fault. Got my first gixer at 16. Riding wheelies at 90 mph is a great rush, but can lead to injury! Got a Harley to slow down? 75 mph is the same on any bike or car. I live in Jacksonville Florida no helmet laws. Please wear a helmet!
Right on with everything you said. I ride an Ultra. I’ll add my acronym HIDIP. Hazards on the road, Impatience will get you in trouble, Drowsiness, yes you can fall asleep on a bike, Intoxication, you have to maintain, Parking, if your not paying attention, you will find your self needing help pushing your bike uphill. Thx
You ever tried to ride a mountain road wide open throttle? A good rider on a ninja 300 will hang with most sportbike riders on a winding road and actually be wide open
Ninja 250 s and stuff are really good bikes for even advanced riders to stay proficient and get more proficient at dragging your knee and stuff like that actually taking it out on a track in gaining more confidence. and they're cheap enough that you can just have it as a designated track bike and you can also repair them cheaply and learn how to repair them all on your own especially if you get a slightly older non-computerized and carbureted bike
Small bikes are a blast! I rode little bikes for years. I rode these more than my dual sports on the street. Then I finally bought a "real" street bike. They are fun, but I still frequently get on my little bikes.
For 20 to 25 years old I rode a bike 6 months and drove a car 6 months. The motorcycle insurance is a lot less, unless you are young and get a race replica. Motorcycle tires are expensive- the Michelin Commander II lasts a whole lot longer than a cheaper Shinko and is a better deal in the long run. A Chinese battery usually lasts a year and a half, and a Yuasa Japanese battery might last twice as long. I did have one Walmart motorcycle battery last 7 years- the next 2 only lasted 1.5 years so I switched to Yuasa batteries. To me, motorcycles are about 25 times more dangerous, and 100 times more fun. I only ride on weekends, above 50 degrees and dry on curvy country roads I know well with few cars, usually only 30 to 50 miles at a time, just enough to feed my riding addiction.
I don't know if Costco sell motorcycle batteries but the Kirkland brand auto batteries are getting great reviews. I bought a couple for our vehicles. Don't think there any cheaper but you get what you pay for.
Great list. Just thought I would mention, it is not just my butt that hurts after a while. My gas hand goes numb, my clutch hand starts to ache when I pull in the clutch (city riding), and sport bikes will make your wrists, knees, ankles, and neck hurt. Cruisers like many Harleys will also make your shoulders hurt, and the vibration gets to your hands as well.
Buy the best gear you can afford. When the sun goes down its friggin cold at 50mph. Mesh is great during a hot summer day but not near warm enough at night
my mesh jacket works fine for where I live so I guess it depends. Coldest it really ever gets in AZ is like 35-40 in the early mornings/late nights. Although it does have a liner in it to help on "colder days" but definitely keeps me warm enough.
Try living in the tropics it's hot day and night, wearing the right gear is a nightmare and I admit to only using my helmet with t-shirt most of the time. One occasion just fat bobs glasses for my eyes. I know it's so wrong and dangerous but 40° and high humidity makes wearing the right gear impossible and believe me I love looking cool with my gear I bought but just can't use it without looking like a fell into a swimming pool.
When I was taking the motorcycle safety course the best thing I learned that has literally saved me multiple times is: look in the direction that you want to go, when you turn your head and look in the direction you want to go to the bike will follow.I just got my 1st/dream bike: triumph Street Triple r.
Even after 30 years of riding, that holds true. I am much better at holding it straight while taking in some scenery, but when the twisties show up, looking at scenery will make you PART of the scenery real fast.
That is the most idiotic and insane thing I have ever heard. Nowhere in you ramblings did you come close to making a coherent thought. Everyone on this channel is dumber for reading what you typed. I give you a down vote and may god have mercy on your soul.
@@pfranco3029 Please explain. It's definitely more fun to zip around through all 5 gears on a slow bke where the maximum speed limit is 60kmhr than never get out of 3rd on a bigger bike which isn't even barely turning over doing the speed limit. But thank you for the abuse lol
@@zhukie Sorry about the abuse but I still think you are wrong I ride a 900rr in city sometimes struggle to get out of 2nd but smashing my way past vehicles in low gear the acceleration the howling of the exhaust, you just can't get that on a small bike.In fact I don't feel safe on a small bike, too light little wheels etc , nah big , fast and furious for me. But horses for courses, your a biker so deserve respect.
Great video ! I've been wanting to ride a motorcycle for a long time but never knew what to start with. Now I have an idea of what I can start looking into.
You would freak if you came to the US and rode on our roads but we would freak if we came over to Nepal and tried to drive on your roads as well. Enjoy and ride safe.
For #2 if you buy a Harley, add about $5K extra for new pipes, air cleaner, fuel tuner, customized seat, handlebars, windshield, & grips, more lighting, passenger floorboards, backrest, and lots more chrome pieces all around!
Number 11, NEVER pass a motorcycle pack without slowly making your way to the front and pausing for the sign to move ahead of the pack. This is just good etiquette and when dealing with 1% riders, may mean your well being.
Excellent video. Please keep it up informing new riders. Getting good riding gear is of the utmost importance. It need to be comfortable and fit properly. Don't let your ego and your buddies goad you into something you aren't ready for. Get a small to midsize bike and learn to ride and then see what you really want to own. Not every bike is suitable for every type of riding. Find what you want to do and then make a decision on what you really want for a bike. After decades of riding all kinds of bikes I went back to a 650. Last thing from my Army days is I have is to your head on a swivel. Sean said it very well. You have only the protection from the gear you are wearing. Ride defensively and have fun.
I was hesitant about spending 200dollars on my helmet while it was on sale but who would of guessed that a few months later I got my full money's worth when I crashed hard enough to take chunks out of the helmet I live in Illinois and they have no helmet laws so people ride around half naked and fatal accidents happen every day.. I'm so glad my girlfriend and family talked me into buying that helmet and after my accident I feel like I didn't spend enough money on the helmet they are priceless
I'm a 15 year old rookie biker, and I've got a 110cc bike; a Kurazai Galaxy. When I received that machine as a prize last year, my passion for motorbikes started growing and... you know what?? A few water bullets from Mother Nature are not going to stop me!!
There were 3 bikers in the building I spent the summer. One guy had a 6 cyl in line Honda. Fastest bike that year. He bought a Honda 90 that summer, and told us he had more fun on the little bike, than the screamer. I had a 76 GT380 Tripple 2 stroke. Fast as anything - and one brake - the front was disk.
I'm not exactly proud of it but I started riding bikes on the road before getting my license and just learned the rules of the road by watching other traffic.
in my college years i was riding to school with an open face helmet. i felt something glance off my cheek and into my helmet. some moments later i felt a thunderbolt strike against my neck and then again and again a few times, it was a wasp stuck in my helmet. i consider myself a pretty tough guy but i had to stop by the side of the road some minutes to get my head screwed on straight again. i'm allergic to stings and was in a mild state of shock. i still went to class :
New riders also don't know anything about counter-steering. Take a rider course, learn counter-steering and practice it. Without that knowledge, you cannot swerve a motorcycle and you cannot regain control if you are headed off the road, and you are also prone to panic if you take a curve too fast.
I started wearing a modular helmet and when I put the windscreen down on my st1300 to get some wind in my face I usually take a bee or big big to the face. ALWAYS wear shatter proof eye protection if you're ever going to put your visor up.
I grew up riding a motorcycle with my grandfather but only drove a handful of times almost 10 years ago. I’m buying my very own bike soon and I can’t wait to get it I’ve been watching y’all videos for a few months to get ready they’re so helpful
I like riding scooters but I prefer a motorcycles and I’ve been wanting my own for a while so I can ride with my brother and I’ve always dreamed of having a cool sport bike but I’ll always keep my little Honda ruckus it’s my first and I hope to keep it running for many more years even though it’s not street legal where I live
If you ride a Harley they don't mess with you nearly as bad as sport bike riders. True story, I was downtown and rode down a street where a bunch of Harleys were parked along the side of the road and it was a loading zone and there was a cop standing right there directing traffic so I pulled over and backed in and he didn't say a word but right after I parked a guy on a sport bike pulled up and started backing in and the cop yelled at that guy and told him he he had to go. Feels good to know that Harleys garner that kind of respect.
I enjoyed your video's, and your knowledge as well. I watched this as well as your bikes and beards also. I like how you guys are showing your faith as well. It's a blessing in this world that you share your love for bikes as well as Christ God Bless. Question. Where do you think the future of motorcycles will take us next, and will there be any company's coming out with a Can -am style trike with a smaller motor or no.
This was spot on! About 20 years ago a van hit me, coz he took a corner straight. In any car I would’ve been okay... But with bike I was flying over the handlebars and broke my hand on the landing. Any car is significantly safer than any bike. But I never gave up the bikes - and I never will. But you got awesome videos and you got good points! ☺️🤘🏻
When a friend taught my how to ride a bike (was around 16 and already knew how to drive a car) I told him after that I felt afraid of everything, bumps, traffic, etc. and he replied “Good! The problem with bikes is when you start losing that fear!”
So everyone who rides.
Yea, I agree with that.
I've recently hit a speed bump at 40-50 km/h. I literally flew over my motorcycle. I know the feeling...
@@lucasvinals lmao
@@lucasvinals I hit a cinder block once, almost shit myself
I've been riding about 8 years. I took a motorcycle safety course before I started. Best thing I ever did.
Jim Hunt Same here, that’s training that you can build on and it comes in handy. I used what I learned the very first time I got on my bike.
What do they teach you? I'm 20 and about to get my first motorcycle or moped
Who Da Fook Is That Guy it depends on the course you sign up for and the business that’s giving it. The course that I took was a 2 day event with classroom and on the course training. Everything from emergency breaking, basic maneuvering, turning, counter steering and so on. Like I said, I would highly recommend it to anyone beginning, you can learn skills that you can build/improve on. Best of luck!
@@gustavolomeli1087 Alright sounds very useful for any bike will definately invest in a course before I make a motorcycle tour at the latest. Thank you sir, stay safe!
Great advise! Planning on taking the Pennsylvania motorcycle safety course before I purchase my first bike.
My dads old saying was, riding a slow bike fast is more fun than riding a fast bike slow.
I agree with that 100%
But riding a fast bike fast is even more exciting!
@@dexter131 😍
@@MotoMichelle oh moto Michelle! I too have a love for BMW motorcycles, and good looking blondes 🥰 I'm so glad we found one another, definitely subscribed!
@@dexter131 Thanks 😃
And never assume that someone sees you
i like to think of myself as invisible because to some motorists i am.
Hemi Powered so u just hold on the brakes at lights huh
Hemi Powered gotcha
@@303ant420 And leave at least one car length space in front of you (hardly anyone ever does this) so you have an escape route if the car coming up behind is going to rear end you. So constantly look in your mirrors when stopped.
@@gregclemen8999 Also watch for that tyres slight movement or the background moving against that car which lets you know they could come out in front of you ie the SMIDSY (Sorry Mate I Didn't See You)
Number 10 Remember This. No matter who`s Fault the accident is :IT IS YOU IN THE AMBULANCE
acespark1 Good one
Riding bike is 32 times more dangerous than driving any car; but that is the fun, thats what testosterone is for. Great fun.
@@bseidem5112 ... any problem can be solved... that's why there is gear... minimize the risk
more like you in the graveyard
I guess you'r not a rider
General Rule: Whatever you collide with wins.
Even the ground at 0kmhr lol
except it is a mosquito
@@ImNotADeeJay Somehow I feel like I'd lose that too
I totaled a person truck when he pulled out in front of me, I slid my bike to save it from hitting the truck but that put my body into bone position. Long story short he tried to run because he ran a red and caused it and I rode my bike home an hour later after the cops showed to arrest the truck driver
IDK man, I had a 84 goldwing 1200... some lady pulled out in a smart car and I liked my odds! :D hehe. I slowed down and did not hit her, but still.
+ when riding a bike, the concentration and focus has to be 10x higher, than with car.......you cant afford not watching the road.......funny how much more you remember every detail of a trip
I've never done a ride at the end of a long day when I'm tired. Go to bed. Ride fresh.
Yes! If I feel off or tired or mentally unclear, I just don't ride. Am I the only one who has these days or is it because I've only been riding about a year?
@@bluem5620 Hi, I have those days and moments too. When I am riding then at that moment I try to be extra carefully and slow a bit down and try to focus on my environment and get some fresh air and move my fingers, foots a bit. But I also try to find a place to relax and get clear minded.
But when I had the plan to go on a ride the day I am tired or a bit unclear I do something else and do it in the future when I can enjoy the ride more.
@@mariew2.062 That's a great idea! I didn't follow my instincts just 1 time this past summer & I dropped my bike. I felt so stupid. Been riding a couple of years now. I let my guard down & became too over-confident. I didn't get enough sleep & thought I'd be OK! Luckily not too big of a deal besides a couple of scrapes on bike, a bruise on leg, & bruised ego!
My #1 Rule: Ride like nobody sees you. Expect them to cut you off and pull out in front of you even if theyre looking right at you.
I ride in the Philippines they all pull out in front of you, brake without warning bloody dogs rushing out in front of you etc etc. Come off a few tiimes twice hiit up the back haha but when you get on the winding coast road iligan city heading to Kapatagan wow absolutely glorious
Yeah people will cut you off all the time. I know they don't realize how bad it can be when they cut you off. Life and death situation for sure
Have the same rule. Keep it up bro and ride safe with a lot of fun!
Number 9: A June bug hitting your neck at 70mph feels like getting shot in the throat with a pellet rifle.
Thank you bro you said it all lol💯😂👍👍
If a June bug hurt like a stone then I guess a stone should hurt like an actual bullet. Trucks are definitely fond of sending stones flying to smash your face. Keep in mind, coming from guy who always sit at the back because of laziness.
lol... Took a dragon-fly right between the eyes on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge doing about 85mph on the way to New Orleans. Screw pellet rifle, I thought I got head-shot by a .308. Damn near knocked me right of my Roadglide.
I once hit an owl that was flying across the road from hedge to hedge. Thank Christ I wasn’t going very fast (it was dark and rainy). Knocked the breath out of me! Don’t think I even hurt him either
"feels like getting shot in the throat with a pellet rifle" sounds like you had a fun childhood, old fashioned siblingly fun
Yeah I also got hit on the cheek by a tiny rock and learned to cry with one eye and watch the road with the other!lol
😂🤣😂 been there!
🐈
Rocks WILL hit your shins on the highway and you WILL think that you just got shot
I got hit in the leg by a robin before. It ended up stuck like a dart between the bike and the shock.
Or the neck
I had a wasp fly down my jacket once. Boy did i slam on the brakes and pull over fast. Fucker stung me 3 times on the back of the neck.
Damn!! So I should stop returning fire?
To all of you...owch.
here are a few more:
the temperature feels like 10C less on a bike then on foot, dress according to that. if it's sunny and 25C, you need leathers like it's mid october.
knuckle protectors are not for looking tough. once you get hit by a flipped up stone between your knuckes or your pinky, you'll wear them religiously.
Even quality biker gear doesn't last, gloves and helmet lining will flake from sweat and scrathing from hair in a few years. budget accordingly.
bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs,especually during sunset
if you lock your helmet to the wheel of your bike, dogs will pee into it (seen it myself)
there will be a crucible moment when you won't be ready yet but the bike you're riding will...start under 600cc at least a year, zero shame in that, bikers totally respect those who don't need a beast to enjoy a good ride
an average car can travel much easier at higher speeds than a motorcycle. you can't cruise any real distance at 130-40kph, it's loud and shakey and you need to concentrate too much. even on shorter trips you'll meet plenty cars coming up from behind traveling faster then you.
there are always prick drivers who will try to goad you to race you (loosers in used audis and bmws around here) , they are really dangerous and always let them past
the trick of the "garage turn" on the exam is you have to look at the point you're circling around, not forward. your reflex from bycicling will do the rest, you make it worse by trying to turn consciously (wish someone told me that at riding school)
never ride because you have to
always vary your routes, never fall into a routine like counting on knowing the order of the traffic lights (one day they changed the order on a major intersection at my town and a bus driver plowed into a whole crowd the next day)
that's all for now...
A couple I noticed easy remedies for. The helmet can hang the other direction where the hole is facing down so they can't pee into it. And I commute 80 miles a day to work on my CBR1000RR I use bose noise cancelling headphones so its not loud. And liter bikes are designed to ride smooth at high speeds so its not shaky, especially with my stabilizer. And I ride 10-15 mph faster than traffic on the highway because I don't like cars coming up behind me too often. Cars here average 85-90 mph so that means i usually commute at 90-100 mph.
Don't agree about noise. Ear plugs. Speed all depends on the motorcycle you have. I can sit at a ton and not feel anything.
Ryan M pretty sure wearing noise canceling headphones while driving is illegal
Lol @ dog / helmet .. so true yet so 😡😡
THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT
The old lady or old man at the light IS always going to pull out in front of you , be ready .
keyman keys if they do I’m going to pull out my Bowie knife
Nope. Not the old ones...ALL OF THEM. PERIOD. ASSUME THIS AT ALL TIMES...
My first week, someone opened their door at the stop light as I was splitting! Had to brake hard!
it isn't just the old lady or old man, it is everyone else as well.
They all do. Lol
Wind chill, you will be significantly colder/cooler at highway speed than when puttering around town or standing still.
...especially when it gets wet...
I ride during the California winters. 5 days a week. Scraping ice off my seat and riding in 27 degree Fahrenheit air at 80 mph burns.
Wind chill...my rule of thumb is the '20 degree rule'...if the air temperature is say 65 degrees, I dress as if it were 45 degrees. Dress in layers, you can always take something off as the temperature goes up. Plus, 'its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it'
@James Price Over 110 in Sydney in summer at times...just too hot to ride if you're going to go ATGATT
Yea for me eyes hands and feet are the most important of course a helmet goes without saying.
Bikes are dangerous. Bikes are hard work. Bikes make ten times the demands cars do. Riding well takes practice. Long-term biking requires luck to keep out of serious trouble.
And you know what? There just isn't anything more fun or rewarding. SO RIDE. Don't do it after drinking. Wear appropriate clothing (especially a helmet). Assume none of the cars near you is aware of your existence -- ALWAYS keep thinking about what some moron in your vicinity might do (like an unexpected left turn) that can get you hurt. Keep an eye on the weather. Be sure your bike is well-maintained. Be aware of your skill limitations. And every time you ride, think about ways you can do it better and more safely.
But, do all that stuff, and RIDE. Life is unpredictable and we're all going to die someday. The trick is not doing it prematurely or unnecessarily.
After 40 years and many, many thousands of miles of surprisingly crisis-free riding on Hondas, Harleys, Yamahas, Kawasakis, and few other brands no one even remembers now, I had to hang up my helmet because of eyesight and reflex diminishment. And now every...single... time I see a bike on the road, I cry a little inside. So, if you have any interest in climbing on a bike, DO IT. Just do it with your brain engaged and your fingers crossed :)
ericynot agree. I’ve had an issue with nerves in my neck for a year. I can’t ride more than 5 mins with out my left arm getting numb and I can’t twist my neck to see behind me so I have not ridden much lately. It’s not safe atm.
But I have 45 years of riding under my belt with lots of memories. I’m blessed to have ridden for so long safely.
@@Paiadakine Getting older comes with a price. Almost every night I'm still riding -- but only in dreams. There just isn't any feeling more satisfying than pushing that button, hearing the bike come to life, revving it a couple of times, squeezing the clutch lever, then mashing that gear lever down into 1st, is there?
ericynot Amen, brother
wow, that story made me feel good.
I'm 16 and picking up riding a moped because I'll use it for work (delivery man) but I'll probably buy one so I could go to school, I've ridden a moped twice, in the past 2 lessons, I have 5 left and then the test, just today I nearly died because when I looked at the mirrors there were no cars and when I was about to switch lanes a car just flew near me and I almost shit myself, now at least I know of dead zones that you just can't see through the mirrors.
hopefully I learn from small mistakes and not make any terrifying mistakes that would leave me dead or without a limb or two :)
Ryder Wilson yes you need to turn your head and look to see if the coast is clear. Mirrors are not enough. You need to scan all around you to see what is going on. Pretty soon you can tell what other drivers will do. It’s a sixth sense that you develop. You can not rely on other drivers following the rules of the road. You need to keep your head on a swivel and if you are unsure what the other driver will do, hold back a bit to give you an escape route if the driver does the wrong thing.
My first vehicle was a motor at 16 years old.
Keep your situational awareness such that your are not surprised by someone over taking you or cutting in front of you.
No. 3 "you'll be chasing that feeling, for the rest of your life…" YES! That said it!
Just started riding at 38. Love it. Always safe. 42 now. On my second bike. Thinking about the new Africa twin dct. Looks like a very well built bike.
Go for it, the DCTs make for very relaxing rides
Omg. Rain. I once was riding home not expecting to pick up my sister so I had to give her my helmet. Then it started raining. I was squinting and the rain in my eyes hurt so much. Lucky for me I had recently been to my gf swim meet and so I wore her swim goggles I had in my book bag. I looked gay but made it home the last 30 minutes.
ben reber 😂
Hey dude as long as you get home safe. Use what you got 👍🏼 and I guess keep an extra pair of swim goggles 🤣
"I looked gay" I just laughed so hard. But at least you made it back
Funniest shit I’ve read in a while
@@creed7970am I a joke to you?
Riding at 90mph through a 50mph intersection without assuming somebody could pull across in front of you will get you killed in the end.
Intersection is the most dangerous part of the road.
Watched a guy get flung over an Suv the other day doing this, honestly his poor suzuki, that thing looked like a hand grenade just went off
Maybe dont do 90 in a 50???
@@spiff8323 right I was like wtf
Real shit 💯👍👍
Your beard grows fuller, your capacity for whiskey doubles, and women find you more attractive.
In all seriousness though, you will never see roads or other drivers the same again, even when in your car.
Agreed. I can tell you where and when people will make lane changes and other maneuvers 5-10 seconds before they actually do
100% can relate. Did not expect it but after a month of riding, this is in fact true.
Agreed. I have started riding bicycle now and I am more conscious and respectful of of other bikers. I guess the same applies to motorcycles
@@karmayongjong5767 truth
Informative video! Number 8 definitely an eye opener for most new riders. All the hazards you face on a bike that you never considered when driving a car such as debris in the road, uneven pavement, driver tossing cigarettes or cups out of their window, stray dogs chasing you, bugs, birds, the constant vibration,sitting in traffic with the heat of the motor toasting your nuts, and yet i love it.
On the naked bikes getting a rock hurled right at your knee while on the freeway ..
That shit hurts
Don't forget the smell of smashed grasshoppers and junebugs roasting on your header pipes. I know it sounds gross but it smells like BBQ.
WIND NOISE(not even exhaust noise!!!!) on the highway is brutal, nobody thinks about that.You need protection to prevent hearing damage
I wear earplugs when I do long rides especially on highways and interstates. Even HOG magazine did a piece on why to use ear protection.
@Thomas Schmidt The best helmet money can buy as far as noise canceling is a schuberth. The helmets are about $1000 and they only cancel wind noise to about 82 decibels at 65mph. Anything over 85 decibels can create permanent hearing damage. Sooo with that being said even if you have the best helmet money can buy if you go 70mph or higher, which you will do on US highways and you do not wear ear plugs you are causing permanent hearing damage. JUST FROM WIND NOISE!
What??
I think hes saying that german highways have lower speeds and you can get away with a nice helmet being enough for protection.
@Thomas Schmidt The schuberth is only capable of keeping wind noise under 85db at around 100kmh according to their stats. Which is very impressive, dont get me wrong, im not trying to bash their helmets, they are amazing. But with that being said if you cruise on the highway above that you should consider some ear plugs.
You should mention the first ten minutes of rain the roads are covered with oil and rubber slime and more slippery than after the rain washes the roadway.
Insects! If you ride on country roads you, your bike and your gear get covered in bugs. Some will explode on your helmet's face shield and make it harder to see. Then the smell you get to enjoy cleaning the bug splat off everything... I've hit birds in flight as well.
Perry Beyer I’ve had a bat get stuck in my dual sport visor.
@@TomVfishing epic😎
Was riding with my visor up bug wacked me right in my glasses.... Yuck
In the early 70's I witnessed my buddy just about get knocked off his bike! We were doing about 90mph on a country road when his head snapped back and he nearly lost control. He laid it over on the shoulder and was howling in pain. I got to him, got his helmet off and his forehead was bleeding badly. I looked in his helmet and there was a dead bird all crunched up in there. We both bought faceshields right away after that. Even June bugs feel like a stone hit you at highway speed. Lets not talk about a hail storm :)
first driving lesson on a bike ....a bee bit me in the neck :D .....in egypt and surrouding countries there are those large scarabeus bugs 5cm or more :D:D that must be like a headshot hitting those...
#4 Tires make a crazy difference I totally agree. I replaced my tires which were not bald with new ones and it felt amazing. I felt more in control and felt a newer sense of safety.
Another little tip for new riders.
When approaching intersections and a car is stopped waiting for you to pass, look at their front wheel.
If they are going to start pulling out you will see the front wheel begin to turn before you notice the car body motion.
I always wave them to pass, I'd rather wait if I'm already stopped over playing chicken during a left turn.
I learned early when I started riding... to be in control of your bike is to be one with it! It’s like balancing when you walk! Always rev match to stay in the correct gear for better control, let the engine match your speed while braking for better control so if you need to get out of the way you can! I see a lot of rider grab the the clutch and free wheel while approaching traffic at a stop light, down shit and let that baby sound off and still have control. I’ve been riding for 20 plus years and since given up the 180 plus mph life style, but I still ride comfortable and agile... stay up and be safe out there.
Downshifting is a great way to save on your brakes too. The motor slows you down plus you'll be in the right gear if you have to take off before coming to a complete stop.
I did a safety course and the guy said not to engine brake. I hold in the clutch as I would in a car. Can still put in right gear in case you suddenly have to go
@@bgrossman I'll have to check with a driver safety instructor and see if it's a hazard or just his (your guy) personal opinion. Sounds to me like a preference thing.
I always engine break as much as possible, I agree I feel more in control and brake dust isn't as bad on the rims...and yea if you need to accelerate you're not stuck shifting gears or risking a stall'n fall.
A piece of gravel hit me from a truck at about 60mph, on the shoulder. Hit the jacket pads but you still feel it! Gear, gear, gear. Can't emphasise that enough to new riders. Protect yourselves as much as you can. Practise manouvres in car parks. Be visible and SLOWLY DOES IT. You'll live longer.
Love your verses. Mine is proverbs. "It is better to liive on the rooftops than with an angry and contentious woman". A good wife is a jewel.
I used to be a sportbike guy when I was younger, then i grew into cruisers. I've now come to the conclusion that nothing really beats a dual sport/adventure bike. Sure you cant hit 180 on one but theres really nothing more satisfying than hitting the trails all day and being able to ride the same machine home
Bro i caught a acorn falling off a tree to my shoulder at about 50mph... felt like a bullet lol
Imagine a black walnut.(solid and bigger than a golf ball)
I had a large beetle hit my neck, first thought... someone shot me!! Lol. I feel ya bro!
Had a near miss with a golf ball once. My first though was "that would have hurt like hell."
@@matthewobrien2822 I got hit in the head with a black walnut. I was on a tractor going about 25mph and it hurt like hell.
I bet
It may be a nice day, but when you go into a valley it's much colder.
Riding over water, adds a lot of chill factor.
#9 It’s cheaper than a wife.
#10 The more bells and whistles there are, the more things you’ll eventually have to fix.
#11 Learn to do the simple things yourself like oil changes and you’ll save a lot of money. A friend of mine just paid the Harley dealer $275 for a new battery in his road king.
Bob Hoffman Maybe his friend didn’t know or was too lazy but also when you buy a bike from harley with a warranty, you have to bring it to them for any work or the warranty gets dropped
Bob Hoffman yeah $275 for a battery is highway robbery
Good comments. The one overlooked issue with tires is that you WANT them to wear faster; that means they are working. You don't get traction without friction and friction is what causes wear.
Thanks for all the tips you share on this channel. I am taking my MSF course in a few weeks and all the comments and info you post are very helpful. I am really looking forward to getting my license.
I’m currently living in Africa and am riding a DT175. It may just be my favorite of 14 motorcycles owned. Small bikes are awesome...as long as you don’t have to worry about highway speeds.
Another thing is that a motorcycle come with the cloak of invisibility. You ever wondered what it would be like to be invisible, ride a motorcycle.
I gave up motorcycling at 65 while I still got all of my limbs, reason for giving up is the amount of pot holes. 50 years of riding and fond memories with my mates will stay with me forever. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏍👍PS watch out for women drivers chatting to women passengers, anything can happen, rule 11🏍😂😂.
I rode my 2015 roadglide from Michigan to florida in 24 hours on my 60th birthday im figuring 65 ill sale it but will see
9. CARS aka Cagers are texting while driving and will veer in to your lane. So you riding at a safe speed will give you better reaction time.
10. Following distance, as crazy as it sounds when behind other cars, give yourself more than two car lengths of space when following, because Cagers will just stop to turn with no signal or warning.
cole098
100% correct. It goes for driving a car as well
Space gives you time to correct and react
Less speed gives more reaction time but extends the amount of time you spend in the distracted driver's danger zone. On the highway... I find 10-15 mph faster than traffic gets me past the idiots quickly and I can mostly focus forward.
Leaving more than a single car length following distance in my area just means that some cager is going to cut you off
@@dr.crentist3155 yep, Everytime I see like 5 cars involved in a wreck on the freeway I can only think it's the dipshit line of cars you see with less than one car length between each other, cause there in the left lane and gives them all an excuse to tailgate.
Yup! I've had cars hit the brakes on me out of now where & I skidded my back tire trying to stop... safe speeds and following distance is crucial.
@@sociopathmercenary You must live in south Florida! Be safe out there.
This dude is the man. Everything he said is so true and helpful, nicely done.
The only things worse than a rain drop... a big ol bug. Bumblebee, dragon fly, cicada (RIP)... boy will that little bug ROCK your world. Seriously, feels like a rock.
Two of the most important things about riding a motorcycle were left out totally. Number 1, and the most important of all things a rider should know...when you head out on that motorcycle, YOU ARE TOTALLY INVISIBLE!!! Ride as though no one else on the road sees you, you may survive without incident. Number 2, you will go where you look. You look off to the left to see some something, you will drift to the left. Look where you want your bike to go. By these two simple rules, I have ridden a motorcycle since I was 13 and I will be 70 this year. I have hit the ground one time in all that time and it was due to a deer running into me and even it was a minor incident because I just ended up leaning on an embankment. Cost me a headlight, windshield, and kickstand and I went to work that same night. I have had numerous close calls, but because I knew I was invisible, I was able to avoid any impact.
Who came up with this title, Cyclecruza?
Cyclecruza is a blast
Cyclecruza's title would be "8 Reasons Why New Motorcyclists Suck!"
cruza is a joke
@tom tom Absolutely...terrible person, full of himself obsessed with material things and bad fake accent.
Dude actually deleted my comment just because i saw that his bike was dropped or hit before on its side...and made a comment on his channel.
That's the kind of post someone who rode a Chineeeezzzeeee Skoottahh would post.
First! Rain is like getting shot with a BB gun!
Newbie, always carry rain jacket
Rain... Ha. Hail and June bugs
For sure!
don’t know the feeling. ATGATT
Been riding 40 years, don't recognize this at all. Rain? So what.
You forgot to to add that anytime the weather is bad you get asked "Why didn't you ride today?"
I don't get asked that because I ride no matter what. Lol
there is no bad weather just bad clothing :P
@@tomast9034 very true. All gear all the time.
Any warmer day here is a riding day. If it tops 40f here, you'll see bikes out in the dead of winter.
@@JSAFIXIT was cycling in -27°C, everything twice, two pairs of socks, two pairs of winter gloves etc .... :D
I’m really enjoying this little beginner rider series. This summer I’m going to be getting my bike license and hopefully a bike. My dad sold his before I turned 18 and my mom would let me ride so I never got the chance. This is very informative for me.
Point 6 - yes!!! Rode to Fort Worth from OKC last weekend for Flat Track Racing and boy did my *ass* hurt!
9: watch out for pebbles and road debris on corners, 10: Don't wear shorts. 11: Put frame protection on it because you WILL drop it or go down(not if but when). 12: When you go down you have to replace any gear that is damaged because it is no longer structurally safe(or replace after five years, helmets mostly,because the compounds degrade). 13:weight sensors at traffic lights hate you and won't change. 14: potholes suck worse. 15: leather jackets are awesome protection but super hot at a stop light on a warm day. 16: for good or bad you will smell everything. (flowers/skunk) 17: bugs and sometimes birds hurt when they hit you.
When shopping for a bike, price new tires that fit it. Oddball sizes can be expensive and hard to find.
16 inch 900rr front tyre hmmm expensive and hard to find.
thanks
I waited till I was 46 to get into street bikes.. Was hooked immediately, 7 yrs and 80000 miles later I just took delivery of a new CVO Limited and it is waiting patiently for me in my garage for spring :))... Stoked
Definitely agree with the rain on skin. Been there, done that more times that I can recall. June bugs hitting you going screaming down the road can almost take you off your bike, though. I was going down the interstate about 100mph years ago, and wearing a T-Shirt, June Bug right into my sternum and it left a welt that lasted for a couple of days. If that were to happen to a new rider, or even someone with a bad heart, if they didn't see the bug hit, they might think they were having a heart attach and go down.
Lol I was doing 90mph down a highway last year... One of those big bumble bees hit me right between the eyes above my sunglasses... Messed me up for a few seconds.
@@travislancaster9486 Haha, yeah, and they are soft bodied. Can you imagine going that speed and having it been a June bug? You would have looked like you had a third eye for a month. LOL
Dragonflies hit pretty hard too, and are messy.
I appreciated your inclusion of moped. I have a genuine 50 roughhouse. I needed a second form of transportation and didn't want a second car. I also needed to ride at anytime. In Wisconsin, a Learners permit only allows riding during the day. It's a blast. Now I'm living on the gulf coast of Mississippi and other riders, including MC actually show me respect as another Rider.
number 9 Don't ride over white/yellow lines or metal sewage plates in corners, especially when the street is wet!
Watch the Tar Snakes when wet too
This ‘8’ things list needs some additional points!
1. It’s uncomfortable. It doesn’t get easier, you get better at it.
2. It’s never perfect outside. It may be for 5 minutes, then it will be hot/cold/full of bugs/rainy, etc.
3. If you don’t have a friend with a bike, this is not a great hobby by yourself. Still doable, but with friends, it’s 100 million times better.
4. It’s significantly more dangerous than riding in car. But life is short, so there’s that.
5. If you have a young family, taking off on a bike is not gonna feel right on a Saturday morning.
6. Don’t bar hop on a bike. You need super skills to ride. Nobody see you, so ride like it.
7. If you live in the Midwest, the riding season is very short. No matter what they say about global warming, it’s arctic like 9 months per year.
8. If you buy a >$20K bike, making that payment every month is gonna hurt. Then in January you’re gonna be like “do I really need this”. Of course you do, until your car needs wheel bearings or some other maintenance. Bottom line, you need disposable income for a bike. Or buy a cheap bike and spend your days wishing for a better bike when your bike needs maintenance or repairs.
40 years ago, I rode testing limits... now I ride because I still can. Soon I will only own a bike
Never pull straight in behind car in front of you at a light if car behinds you doesn't stop your trapped between them pick a angle to get away so never shift to neutral and stretch keep it ready to accelerate out of harm's way.
good call
I'm a new rider been riding since July 2018 have almost 6k miles on my bike, but here's #9 you are not going as fast as you think you are.
I like to ride up the local mountain, Bogus Basin with my Z650. and I was watching some helmet cam video(use it for insurance) and I remember taking the corner way faster then what the video shows, just sayn'
Vinny 100% true, Im new me too
That depends on the bike. The lower you are to the ground, the faster it will feel. If you've got a taller bike, especially if you're sitting straight up, you may feel like you're going slower than you really are. It's something to look out for if you're on a different type of bike than you're used to.
Dead on. Same for lean angle - you may genuinely feel like you're about to drag knee while in reality you're only half the way down. Known phenomenon.
helmet cam videos are usually shot with very wide angle lens, and distortion of the lens makes it look like you're driving waay slower (also cars on the road seems to be much further away on the action cam video)
@@Mirqo There's also some tricks with physical filters over the lens that make it look like you're going faster/allow you to convincingly speed up footage in post production.
I Always wear my jacket and pants even when it's miserably hot. That road rash is not forgiving lol. Also I am constantly scanning ahead for cars pulling out or even animals etc. I ride a built Busa. I learned when you no longer Respect your bike or worse lose fear,that will cost you big. Always check your bike mechanically daily and enjoy those beautiful days in mountains. Happy the no phone law hitting Tennessee. No Helmet,no brains period lol! Thanks for sharing.
After hearing of and seeing the numerous accidents my father has had while riding, i have come to the conclusion that being hot and uncomfortable is better than being in a bodybag. My father NEVER rides with anything less than a good helmet, his heavy leather jacket, steeltoe logger boots and a solid pair of heavy denim pants.
Great video Sean. I think the one that irritated me the most as a new rider, was windy days. You notice it a little in a car. On a motorcycle, it's a whole nother game. I hated it when I got those 25-30 mph gusts. Just made the whole experience unpleasant for me. Not referring to wind blast from riding.
First rule of riding a motorcycle. Assume that everyone else is trying to kill you. Started riding dirt bikes at 8 years old. I specifically remember my uncle saying that see those trees? Yep. They can move. Avoid them at all costs! I’m 44 now, I have laid down my bikes plenty of times. 75% were my fault. Got my first gixer at 16. Riding wheelies at 90 mph is a great rush, but can lead to injury! Got a Harley to slow down? 75 mph is the same on any bike or car. I live in Jacksonville Florida no helmet laws. Please wear a helmet!
Never ride with flip flops 😂
Right on with everything you said. I ride an Ultra. I’ll add my acronym HIDIP. Hazards on the road, Impatience will get you in trouble, Drowsiness, yes you can fall asleep on a bike, Intoxication, you have to maintain, Parking, if your not paying attention, you will find your self needing help pushing your bike uphill. Thx
Can confirm, WOT on a powerful bike is a high you'll be chasing forever.
WOT=Wide Open Throttle
@@everadept ---> Not... 'Woman On Top....' ❔❔❔
You ever tried to ride a mountain road wide open throttle?
A good rider on a ninja 300 will hang with most sportbike riders on a winding road and actually be wide open
Ninja 250 s and stuff are really good bikes for even advanced riders to stay proficient and get more proficient at dragging your knee and stuff like that actually taking it out on a track in gaining more confidence. and they're cheap enough that you can just have it as a designated track bike and you can also repair them cheaply and learn how to repair them all on your own especially if you get a slightly older non-computerized and carbureted bike
A bumble bee in the kisser at 60mph feels like meteorite.
Small bikes are a blast! I rode little bikes for years. I rode these more than my dual sports on the street. Then I finally bought a "real" street bike. They are fun, but I still frequently get on my little bikes.
3:40 six, the new five...
Lol
For 20 to 25 years old I rode a bike 6 months and drove a car 6 months. The motorcycle insurance is a lot less, unless you are young and get a race replica. Motorcycle tires are expensive- the Michelin Commander II lasts a whole lot longer than a cheaper Shinko and is a better deal in the long run. A Chinese battery usually lasts a year and a half, and a Yuasa Japanese battery might last twice as long. I did have one Walmart motorcycle battery last 7 years- the next 2 only lasted 1.5 years so I switched to Yuasa batteries. To me, motorcycles are about 25 times more dangerous, and 100 times more fun. I only ride on weekends, above 50 degrees and dry on curvy country roads I know well with few cars, usually only 30 to 50 miles at a time, just enough to feed my riding addiction.
I don't know if Costco sell motorcycle batteries but the Kirkland brand auto batteries are getting great reviews. I bought a couple for our vehicles. Don't think there any cheaper but you get what you pay for.
If you live in NYC...plan to double your monthly payments because of insurance. Invest in a wheel lock.
Great list.
Just thought I would mention, it is not just my butt that hurts after a while. My gas hand goes numb, my clutch hand starts to ache when I pull in the clutch (city riding), and sport bikes will make your wrists, knees, ankles, and neck hurt. Cruisers like many Harleys will also make your shoulders hurt, and the vibration gets to your hands as well.
Buy the best gear you can afford. When the sun goes down its friggin cold at 50mph. Mesh is great during a hot summer day but not near warm enough at night
What I do for commuting to work in the cool mornings is wear a sweatshirt and sweatpants that go over my clothes.
my mesh jacket works fine for where I live so I guess it depends. Coldest it really ever gets in AZ is like 35-40 in the early mornings/late nights. Although it does have a liner in it to help on "colder days" but definitely keeps me warm enough.
73’ on a motorcycle is chilly maybe even cold ..... on the highway you are adding in a 70mph windchill factor!
Try living in the tropics it's hot day and night, wearing the right gear is a nightmare and I admit to only using my helmet with t-shirt most of the time. One occasion just fat bobs glasses for my eyes. I know it's so wrong and dangerous but 40° and high humidity makes wearing the right gear impossible and believe me I love looking cool with my gear I bought but just can't use it without looking like a fell into a swimming pool.
When I was taking the motorcycle safety course the best thing I learned that has literally saved me multiple times is: look in the direction that you want to go, when you turn your head and look in the direction you want to go to the bike will follow.I just got my 1st/dream bike: triumph Street Triple r.
Even after 30 years of riding, that holds true. I am much better at holding it straight while taking in some scenery, but when the twisties show up, looking at scenery will make you PART of the scenery real fast.
"It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
zhukie same with a car
I love riding a fast bike slow😁
That is the most idiotic and insane thing I have ever heard. Nowhere in you ramblings did you come close to making a coherent thought. Everyone on this channel is dumber for reading what you typed. I give you a down vote and may god have mercy on your soul.
@@pfranco3029 Please explain. It's definitely more fun to zip around through all 5 gears on a slow bke where the maximum speed limit is 60kmhr than never get out of 3rd on a bigger bike which isn't even barely turning over doing the speed limit. But thank you for the abuse lol
@@zhukie Sorry about the abuse but I still think you are wrong I ride a 900rr in city sometimes struggle to get out of 2nd but smashing my way past vehicles in low gear the acceleration the howling of the exhaust, you just can't get that on a small bike.In fact I don't feel safe on a small bike, too light little wheels etc , nah big , fast and furious for me.
But horses for courses, your a biker so deserve respect.
Great video ! I've been wanting to ride a motorcycle for a long time but never knew what to start with. Now I have an idea of what I can start looking into.
3:39 brain.exe stopped working
Thanks, I’ve been looking for one of those cages to wrap around my whole bike for a while now, I appreciate it man.
Most of the bikes in Nepal are 150cc and we enjoy it very much.
You would freak if you came to the US and rode on our roads but we would freak if we came over to Nepal and tried to drive on your roads as well. Enjoy and ride safe.
For #2 if you buy a Harley, add about $5K extra for new pipes, air cleaner, fuel tuner, customized seat, handlebars, windshield, & grips, more lighting, passenger floorboards, backrest, and lots more chrome pieces all around!
Number 11, NEVER pass a motorcycle pack without slowly making your way to the front and pausing for the sign to move ahead of the pack. This is just good etiquette and when dealing with 1% riders, may mean your well being.
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Excellent video. Please keep it up informing new riders. Getting good riding gear is of the utmost importance. It need to be comfortable and fit properly. Don't let your ego and your buddies goad you into something you aren't ready for. Get a small to midsize bike and learn to ride and then see what you really want to own. Not every bike is suitable for every type of riding. Find what you want to do and then make a decision on what you really want for a bike. After decades of riding all kinds of bikes I went back to a 650. Last thing from my Army days is I have is to your head on a swivel. Sean said it very well. You have only the protection from the gear you are wearing. Ride defensively and have fun.
Most people spend 500 dollars on a jacket? Where do you find these people? I know people that are hesitant to spend 500 bucks on a motorcycle.
Lmfao no kidding
i know people who think 100euro for a good hiking shoes is too much , but spend 2000 eu on a wrist watch in the blink of the eye. :D
@@tomast9034 haha
I was hesitant about spending 200dollars on my helmet while it was on sale but who would of guessed that a few months later I got my full money's worth when I crashed hard enough to take chunks out of the helmet I live in Illinois and they have no helmet laws so people ride around half naked and fatal accidents happen every day.. I'm so glad my girlfriend and family talked me into buying that helmet and after my accident I feel like I didn't spend enough money on the helmet they are priceless
@@ryryboyle6126 I'm glad you're alright and yes, a helmet is a necessity but we were laughing about him saying MOST people spend 500 on a jacket.
I'm a 15 year old rookie biker, and I've got a 110cc bike; a Kurazai Galaxy. When I received that machine as a prize last year, my passion for motorbikes started growing and... you know what?? A few water bullets from Mother Nature are not going to stop me!!
The one thing that nobody mentioned is: the painful feeling when you have to get rid of your ride 😩
I might add and old saying... There are 2 types of riders, those that have been down and those that are going down.
Them boots is on fire !
There were 3 bikers in the building I spent the summer. One guy had a 6 cyl in line Honda. Fastest bike that year. He bought a Honda 90 that summer, and told us he had more fun on the little bike, than the screamer. I had a 76 GT380 Tripple 2 stroke. Fast as anything - and one brake - the front was disk.
I'm not exactly proud of it but I started riding bikes on the road before getting my license and just learned the rules of the road by watching other traffic.
being an experienced car driver helps you learn when to anticipate fuckwits on the road lol
in my college years i was riding to school with an open face helmet. i felt something glance off my cheek and into my helmet. some moments later i felt a thunderbolt strike against my neck and then again and again a few times, it was a wasp stuck in my helmet. i consider myself a pretty tough guy but i had to stop by the side of the road some minutes to get my head screwed on straight again. i'm allergic to stings and was in a mild state of shock. i still went to class :
New riders also don't know anything about counter-steering. Take a rider course, learn counter-steering and practice it. Without that knowledge, you cannot swerve a motorcycle and you cannot regain control if you are headed off the road, and you are also prone to panic if you take a curve too fast.
Man, cool vid. I'm not new to riding but I'm definitely recommending this to a cousin who is looking to buy a bike. I like the style. Thumbs up
One more to add.. It's NOT if you're going to fall, it's WHEN!?
papiboricua1969 cant agree more dress for the slide not the ride i learned the hard way
Anyone can go very FAST, but stopping can be the real skill!!
Bugs are a pain in the a$$, my brother in law even got hit in the balls by a bird once.
I started wearing a modular helmet and when I put the windscreen down on my st1300 to get some wind in my face I usually take a bee or big big to the face. ALWAYS wear shatter proof eye protection if you're ever going to put your visor up.
Damn, bird to the sack is a new one. That's rough...
Sorry about that
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I grew up riding a motorcycle with my grandfather but only drove a handful of times almost 10 years ago. I’m buying my very own bike soon and I can’t wait to get it I’ve been watching y’all videos for a few months to get ready they’re so helpful
I like riding scooters but I prefer a motorcycles and I’ve been wanting my own for a while so I can ride with my brother and I’ve always dreamed of having a cool sport bike but I’ll always keep my little Honda ruckus it’s my first and I hope to keep it running for many more years even though it’s not street legal where I live
I’ve actually had my moped since I was 15 the cops in my little town didn’t mind me taking it to the local store and back home
Life sucks without a motorcycle... (Two years this August without one) 😥
Happens
Mirrors are only a legal requirement. Always look over your shoulder before any lane change. Riding since 1968 until........
Riding a bike is always getting attention of the cops, even if you break no laws. 😁
ElectraWillem especially if you wear a vest, eve if it’s a bare vest with no patches lol.
If you ride a Harley they don't mess with you nearly as bad as sport bike riders.
True story, I was downtown and rode down a street where a bunch of Harleys were parked along the side of the road and it was a loading zone and there was a cop standing right there directing traffic so I pulled over and backed in and he didn't say a word but right after I parked a guy on a sport bike pulled up and started backing in and the cop yelled at that guy and told him he he had to go. Feels good to know that Harleys garner that kind of respect.
@@joetroutt7425 hahaha. No! Think, it must be our mean look! 😁😁😁
I haven't been stopped on a bike yet in seven months, maybe because I've been on a 125 cc
I enjoyed your video's, and your knowledge as well. I watched this as well as your bikes and beards also. I like how you guys are showing your faith as well. It's a blessing in this world that you share your love for bikes as well as Christ God Bless. Question. Where do you think the future of motorcycles will take us next, and will there be any company's coming out with a Can -am style trike with a smaller motor or no.
Haha, the speed, and showing footage from the isle of man race.
Nobody watching this is even allowed on that track.
Wrong! They close a public road for the race.
@@Tumbleweed1961 No shit dude, read my comment somewhat better next time.
This was spot on! About 20 years ago a van hit me, coz he took a corner straight. In any car I would’ve been okay... But with bike I was flying over the handlebars and broke my hand on the landing. Any car is significantly safer than any bike. But I never gave up the bikes - and I never will. But you got awesome videos and you got good points! ☺️🤘🏻