Going 80 through intersection and oncoming car turned left infront of me. I jumped off to the leftside and my bike smashed into the car, and i slide around the car didn't get hurt bad only scrapes.
@@maarten4922 don’t release the rear brake as you slide, when you do lots of energy gets released and it can make the bike whip around. Don’t release till you are almost stopped
Seen too many dodgy overtakes on group rides. I don't normally group ride. Once got accused of "defending a corner" when other rider shouldn't have tried to overtake going into a corner.
I've accumulated all my gear over the past 4 months or so. With every other paycheck I would get something new until I had everything (helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots). Taking the MSF course this weekend and I'm super excited! Other than the fact that the low is 32° F 😳
It affects literally everyone. It describes the graph of confidence vs competence, and everyone from total noobs to top people in a field fall on that graph somewhere.
Love this channel, I am a new rider/ learner lol I want to be a confident rider,this is why I joined this channel. Dan is amazing, he knows his stuff hands down.
Practice wet-stopping. Most important to learn the threshold at which the tire loses traction on various types of wet road: Newly wet after a long dry period, wet during cold, mist wet, frost wet (not a good idea to be riding in that situation but...)
@@yyfreak1637 yes the one time I got made and tried to hang i found myself going wide in the opposite lane on a curve thank goodness no one was coming that way.Lesson learned fear is the humbling force.
Getting my first US motorcycle this weekend (Honda Helix 250). Already have the gear essentials (hi viz ECE-helmet, Hiviz jacket, tcx hero boots, gloves, riding jeans) - that was a priority before getting any bike for sure! And having the new gear first just made me that much more excited to shop around for an affordable used bike.
Definitely agree with the overconfidence that comes from nothing happening when you begin riding. I watch all these close call and crash videos and when I started riding I was expecting every car to jump in front of me. Thanks for reminding me to continue to be prepared and riding SMART.
Oh damn! 4:15 dude went AIRBORNE! I can never figure out why people do that. Whether in car or on bike, why pass a car slowing down? You don’t know if they’re stopping for something in the road, crossing the road or, as in this case, turning!
Did my “MSF” course this summer. 13 started in the class and 12 graduated. It was a disgrace to the program. I can think of at least five people that didn’t deserve to pass that course and get their endorsement. Even the guy that failed was given a chance to retest (still failed miserably). Getting your endorsement does NOT make you an expert. I was proficient, and I immediately started practicing in parking lots. I think it should be a little harder to get your endorsement, but I also understand these organizations need revenue.
same here. A girl in my class failed the written test, and driving test but every time the lectures ended, what did she do? "I'm going to TH-cam to watch Motojitsu", didn't pay attention to anything in class. Luckily she did not pass and rightly so. I gotta get back to my parking lot practices, but that helped me so much, I only failed the tight turn portion.
Great vid. There is a vid here on YT called 'Crash Course - The SMIDSY' and at 2:32 it perfectly illustrates what Dan said about judging the speed of motorcycles. Take a look at the clip, it was eye opening for me!
I think the reason I haven't lost it in a corner yet is because I think in terms of what the bike can do, rather than what I can do. Because I can do anything, but the bike can only go so far. Max lean angle of 51°. You have to respect the boundaries of what the machine is capable of and match that in skill level.
While its always good to think of what the bike can do, not many people can achieve that great of a lean angle unless they’ve been to the track and truly found that limit.
Thank you bro for always sharing your knowledge. I'm a new rider and watched many of your videos for lessons. Just a question, i am wearing eye glasses and it keeps on fogging inside he helmet(i wear balaclava). Can you give me advise how to deal with that without the need for contact lenses?thanks man and ride safe
Upfront, I'm not Dan... There are a few contributing factors to fogging up glasses, though... If your covering your nose, often the exhale escapes "sideways" along the sides of your nose directly at your glasses... insta-fog action... Uncovering your nose (just a fold down) can reduce or eliminate this. Another possibility is while the facial shield (visor) is down, it shuts out airflow. This tends to fog up slowly over time as your body heat and humidity just keep raising in the helmet without enough ventilation to counter it. Some helmets come with adjustable vents around the top as well as low in front, and opening those will help. You can also attach some very small item to the helmet to keep the visor from closing "all the way". It really doesn't take much. Along one or both sides, even a folded piece of cardboard can wedge the visor very slightly open, promoting airflow. OR Perhaps a simple piece of something centered right at the front, can just catch the visor with a tiny gap. On short trips, riders are fairly well known to open the visor at stops, lights and signs and the like, just long enough to clear their vision from things fogging up under the riding conditions. I happen to have a helmet with vents, and basically, they're holes drilled right into the helmet, with plastic inserts added to assemble the adjustments and keep them from looking like "holes in a helmet"... SO it would seem, even if yours isn't so equipped (or just doesn't have enough of them) it shouldn't be the kind of thing you couldn't get done "after market". You just want to be careful not to turn it into "Swiss cheese", so it loses structure. Finally, there are anti-fog treatments... I haven't personally found any that didn't come with a side-effect of "glare issues"... Except for shaving cream. It's something I've used as "anti-fog" as long as I've been shaving in my shower. Basically, treat it like glass cleaner for your glasses... Apply a dab and thoroughly wipe clean with rag or paper towels. Don't rinse them, and they will reduce or eliminate fogging up... until they're wet enough to remove the shave cream... It works remarkably well on my shaving mirror, without issue, but I'd advise you just try the stuff and then wear them "normally" for a while to see if there are any "glare issues" before going riding like that... You know, "Test to be sure"... ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 thank you very much man.apprciate the inputs.i definitely would try every workaround possible before using contact lenses so thanks a lot.
Hi Zet, I find my visor mists up if I close it too soon, does yours have a ratchet type closure so you can leave a good gap while stationary or in slow traffic, never ride with it all the way up as a stone chip or bug could hit you in the eye, 😟 , I find that if I make a point of breathing through my nose rather than mouth there is less risk of misting when riding slow, enjoy your bike, cheers John. 🌞🏍
@@johnduheaume6650 thanks man. My issue is actually because of I wear eye glasses and balaclava at the same time. The current workaround for me right no is to just uncover the nose part and breath slowly 😅. The problem become even more annoying in cold weathers so the best i can do is to open the visor and just ride slowly.🐌🐌
What mistakes have you made that you don't want others to experience? Comment below and help another rider out!
I think a good rider need to poo his pants one or twice. Just to remember how serious riding a bike is
Going 80 through intersection and oncoming car turned left infront of me. I jumped off to the leftside and my bike smashed into the car, and i slide around the car didn't get hurt bad only scrapes.
Always use lube!
Lockedup my rear tire and almost crashed into a trafficjam. Luckely I could relese the brake and found an escapepath
@@maarten4922 don’t release the rear brake as you slide, when you do lots of energy gets released and it can make the bike whip around. Don’t release till you are almost stopped
Number 4 is the reason my bike is in the shop right now and my collarbone is broken lol. Avoid group rides as a noob
Seen too many dodgy overtakes on group rides. I don't normally group ride. Once got accused of "defending a corner" when other rider shouldn't have tried to overtake going into a corner.
I've accumulated all my gear over the past 4 months or so. With every other paycheck I would get something new until I had everything (helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots). Taking the MSF course this weekend and I'm super excited! Other than the fact that the low is 32° F 😳
I'm getting my self a new helmet and 2 new pairs of gloves when I get my new bike at the end of this month 🤣
Dunning kruger effect affects sooo many people in so many ways.
Are you referring to politicians?
It affects literally everyone. It describes the graph of confidence vs competence, and everyone from total noobs to top people in a field fall on that graph somewhere.
Love this channel, I am a new rider/ learner lol I want to be a confident rider,this is why I joined this channel.
Dan is amazing, he knows his stuff hands down.
I agree. There is no limit on good info.
If a pro says practice practice practice...
That pro knows the truth.
Practice wet-stopping. Most important to learn the threshold at which the tire loses traction on various types of wet road: Newly wet after a long dry period, wet during cold, mist wet, frost wet (not a good idea to be riding in that situation but...)
I did at the MSF. Locked the front wheel twice. But I learned.
This is so much truth and transparency to the Krueger concept because I had the same mindset and dumped my bike...Lesson learned ..
I've had close calls thinking i can keep up with people. Learned my lesson quick.
@@yyfreak1637 yes the one time I got made and tried to hang i found myself going wide in the opposite lane on a curve thank goodness no one was coming that way.Lesson learned fear is the humbling force.
In germany u usually cant make a motorbike license if u dont have full equipment
Good idea
My passenger knows not to ask to ride without her gear
Hi DanDan, that's only one part of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. In fact, it also describes how people at other skill levels view their inherent ability.
Is it like imposter syndrome or a different aspect?
Getting my first US motorcycle this weekend (Honda Helix 250).
Already have the gear essentials (hi viz ECE-helmet, Hiviz jacket, tcx hero boots, gloves, riding jeans) - that was a priority before getting any bike for sure! And having the new gear first just made me that much more excited to shop around for an affordable used bike.
Definitely agree with the overconfidence that comes from nothing happening when you begin riding. I watch all these close call and crash videos and when I started riding I was expecting every car to jump in front of me. Thanks for reminding me to continue to be prepared and riding SMART.
Good video 👍👍
I had an accident because I thought I knew a lot about motorcycle driving
)Dunning Kruger Effect (
This channel got me interested
I enjoy doing low speed manovers on my big ass FJR1300. Put engine and rear hoops on it. Not scared of dropping it if it doesn't damage the bike.
Excellent
The amount of ppl that change lane without turning the turn signal is always bugging me
Oh damn! 4:15 dude went AIRBORNE!
I can never figure out why people do that.
Whether in car or on bike, why pass a car slowing down?
You don’t know if they’re stopping for something in the road, crossing the road or, as in this case, turning!
I have not ridden yet because I got covr19 me and my dad are under quarantine 24 days! DDFM
Damn I messed up on the helmet. I only got a dot but it’s better than nothing considering az is a no helmet state....
Did my “MSF” course this summer. 13 started in the class and 12 graduated. It was a disgrace to the program. I can think of at least five people that didn’t deserve to pass that course and get their endorsement. Even the guy that failed was given a chance to retest (still failed miserably). Getting your endorsement does NOT make you an expert. I was proficient, and I immediately started practicing in parking lots. I think it should be a little harder to get your endorsement, but I also understand these organizations need revenue.
same here. A girl in my class failed the written test, and driving test but every time the lectures ended, what did she do? "I'm going to TH-cam to watch Motojitsu", didn't pay attention to anything in class. Luckily she did not pass and rightly so. I gotta get back to my parking lot practices, but that helped me so much, I only failed the tight turn portion.
Where's the original video of the footage at 4:10 ? Looks like a french road
My big mistake is not practicing slow speed turns. I am too scared to drop my bike. Is there a way to ease into the skills?
Great vid. There is a vid here on YT called 'Crash Course - The SMIDSY' and at 2:32 it perfectly illustrates what Dan said about judging the speed of motorcycles. Take a look at the clip, it was eye opening for me!
@DanDan Wait? You ride the 2017 Fireblade?? :-D
Dan I want to take that advanced class. However in Phoenix when do you think we will be able to with covid surging again.
I think the reason I haven't lost it in a corner yet is because I think in terms of what the bike can do, rather than what I can do.
Because I can do anything, but the bike can only go so far. Max lean angle of 51°. You have to respect the boundaries of what the machine is capable of and match that in skill level.
While its always good to think of what the bike can do, not many people can achieve that great of a lean angle unless they’ve been to the track and truly found that limit.
Hi, there is a link for the gear video in 3:00?
Thank you bro for always sharing your knowledge. I'm a new rider and watched many of your videos for lessons. Just a question, i am wearing eye glasses and it keeps on fogging inside he helmet(i wear balaclava). Can you give me advise how to deal with that without the need for contact lenses?thanks man and ride safe
Upfront, I'm not Dan... There are a few contributing factors to fogging up glasses, though... If your covering your nose, often the exhale escapes "sideways" along the sides of your nose directly at your glasses... insta-fog action... Uncovering your nose (just a fold down) can reduce or eliminate this.
Another possibility is while the facial shield (visor) is down, it shuts out airflow. This tends to fog up slowly over time as your body heat and humidity just keep raising in the helmet without enough ventilation to counter it. Some helmets come with adjustable vents around the top as well as low in front, and opening those will help. You can also attach some very small item to the helmet to keep the visor from closing "all the way". It really doesn't take much. Along one or both sides, even a folded piece of cardboard can wedge the visor very slightly open, promoting airflow. OR Perhaps a simple piece of something centered right at the front, can just catch the visor with a tiny gap.
On short trips, riders are fairly well known to open the visor at stops, lights and signs and the like, just long enough to clear their vision from things fogging up under the riding conditions.
I happen to have a helmet with vents, and basically, they're holes drilled right into the helmet, with plastic inserts added to assemble the adjustments and keep them from looking like "holes in a helmet"... SO it would seem, even if yours isn't so equipped (or just doesn't have enough of them) it shouldn't be the kind of thing you couldn't get done "after market". You just want to be careful not to turn it into "Swiss cheese", so it loses structure.
Finally, there are anti-fog treatments... I haven't personally found any that didn't come with a side-effect of "glare issues"... Except for shaving cream. It's something I've used as "anti-fog" as long as I've been shaving in my shower. Basically, treat it like glass cleaner for your glasses... Apply a dab and thoroughly wipe clean with rag or paper towels. Don't rinse them, and they will reduce or eliminate fogging up... until they're wet enough to remove the shave cream... It works remarkably well on my shaving mirror, without issue, but I'd advise you just try the stuff and then wear them "normally" for a while to see if there are any "glare issues" before going riding like that... You know, "Test to be sure"... ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 thank you very much man.apprciate the inputs.i definitely would try every workaround possible before using contact lenses so thanks a lot.
@@zet9106 I just hope somewhere in all that I suggested, you can find something that helps. You're always quite welcome! ;o)
Hi Zet, I find my visor mists up if I close it too soon, does yours have a ratchet type closure so you can leave a good gap while stationary or in slow traffic, never ride with it all the way up as a stone chip or bug could hit you in the eye, 😟 , I find that if I make a point of breathing through my nose rather than mouth there is less risk of misting when riding slow, enjoy your bike, cheers John. 🌞🏍
@@johnduheaume6650 thanks man. My issue is actually because of I wear eye glasses and balaclava at the same time. The current workaround for me right no is to just uncover the nose part and breath slowly 😅. The problem become even more annoying in cold weathers so the best i can do is to open the visor and just ride slowly.🐌🐌
I have an issue with being too worried.
do you have going priority for vehicles coming from the right in the U.S ?
Whether or not you have priority, it’s always worth checking the way is clear. The laws of physics win out every time.
Yep... Gear good.
If I'd been wearing that helmet...
Maybe no THI 6.5 week coma.
👍👍👍
In almost all of these videos, rider speed and pure carelessness are the culprits.
The rider's ambition outweighed the rider's skill.
I went to TEAMARIZONA in tucson to get my cycle license. There amazing instructors.
I went to team Arizona in Gilbert of Mesa/McQueen
@@19MadMax98 how were they? :)
Don't wear a watch when riding.
How about an appendix carry pistol? Lol
Yup
Why not?
@@bacondelivery Same reason as why you shouldn't wear your wedding ring when doing manual work
I'd rather be dead than paralyzed from the neck down from a motorcycle accident.
Quality gear costs thousands. Thats the problem. Sure u can buy a cheap helmet and gloves, but with bike gear u get what u pay for unfortunately.