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This guy should be the gold standard of motorcycle training, i learned soo much from watching this channel..He should have wayyyy more subscribers than he has!!!
Well i don't see him doing any wheelies, i don''t see him going 200MPH at crowded public road, and i also don't see him frequently riding in the oncoming lane way above the speed limit...... so how come do you want him to have many subscribers :)
@@megagips i understand going 5mph above the posted limit is a thing. but 200mph on a crowded public road??? you gotta be a real Squid if Kevin Morris does that crap your talking about, people won't ask for safety advice from him and he has many subscribers because there are motorcycle riders who don't want to act like squids on the road.
I am over 60 and have been riding since 1974. I ride with all the gear. I read a book where the author gave an example of why you should wear the gear. He started with a pick up truck stopped and you are on the tailgate. What would you wear if you jumped off the tailgate of the truck? Ok, flip flops, shorts and no shirt might be fine. Then, the truck is moving at 5 mph. Flip flops turn into tennis shoes and the rest stays. Then the truck is going 10 mph. Maybe some boots, pants, a long sleeve shirt. Now, the truck is going 20 mph and you jump off at that speed. How about boots, gloves, a jacket, some jeans and a shorty helmet. Now, the truck is going 35 mph, boots for sure, leather pants, gloves, leather jacket and a full face helmet. Anything less and you know it is going to hurt when you hit that pavement at 35 mph... Now, go highway speed at 55 mph, what would you be wearing before you jump off the back of that truck??? Full face helmet, jacket with CE hard shell armor in the elbows shoulders and back, pants with knee and hip CE hard shell armor, heavy gloves made of good quality leather with double palm protection, boots that are 8 inches up the legs and have a good fastening system so those "harness boots" don't go flying off and lastly a good medical plan, you are going to need it. Now jump like as in a belly flop off the back of that truck going 55 mph (like a paratrooper jumps out the back of a C-130)! That simple example made me wear "all the gear, all the time." Think about that. Going 55 mph and just jumping onto the roadway. Makes your palms sweat a little huh... Parachute not included.....
A statement that has stuck with me has always been "Dress for the slide not for the ride" and it is true. I've been down and though I was wearing a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, I only had on jeans....jeans do not provide enough protection for a slide..lesson learned. It's hard sometimes to dress correctly in hot weather but I remind myself of another saying "I'd rather sweat than bleed". Ride safe and keep up on good practices.
I wish guys like you and media like this were around 40 years ago and beyond. I was very lucky. Many people I rode with weren't. For any rider at any age, no matter how good you think you are, I'm sure there are things on this channel everyone can learn from. I'm 64, still ride, I watch and endorse this channel.
The riding course is the best $100 I’ve ever spent. Learning the emergency braking in my class saved me three days later. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thank you Kevin
Thank you for your videos. I crashed last year on a pitch black road . I was on my way home from work at 11:30 PM when a dog ran out in front of me. I locked up my brakes and low sided. I landed on my left side then started to tumbled. I just went with it till I stopped. I was wearing full face ICON helmet, a brown denim MC Jacket, MC Boots, and riding chinos with knee pads installed. I had zero road rash; however, I did bruise my left leg, foot, and knee. I also broke my right wrist in the tumble and had surgery. My helmet/head never touched the ground. I was going 45 mph (speed limit). I always wear gear when I ride. I have been riding for about 8 years at that point. I took the BRC and two advanced rider courses while I was in the Air Force (required every 3 years). I made the mistake of locking my brakes and riding faster than my headlights, even though I was going the speed limit. You never know what could happen even if you are the only vehicle on the road. I just now got back on and I practice emergency braking and installed driving lights so I can see better at night. It makes a tremendous difference in seeing what’s on the sides of the road. Always wear gear and practice.
I think this may be the first youtuber that I subscribe to that I support on Patreon - He has a really great message that all riders need to hear/practice.
This is solid information. People greatly underestimate how much damage they can get just tipping over. I laid my bike down once and I wound up with a minor concussion despite having slowed to about 2mph at the time and the hit was basically just me falling over.I'd have probably split my skull without the helmet. I'm personally a believer in Snell, but as long as the helmet is DOT or ECE certified and fits that's the main thing to worry about. The extra dollars in those higher end helmets usually goes to comfort and convenience features. Not entirely comfort, but mostly comfort. Anything that keeps you more comfortable is going to help a bit with safety.
I broke my collarbone falling off my bike going about 5 MPH. lol I was wearing an ICON Basehawk 1000 jacket at the time and the shoulder pads didn't do anything. Though the jacket is a bit too big on me so the positioning of the pads may not have been at the ideal spot.
Kevin Lam Unfortunately, no amount of protective gear for your torso (including body armor) can prevent collarbone fractures. The sad fact of life is - human skeleton has a few extremely weak spots and collarbone is one of them. You can literally fall from a tall chair, land on your shoulder and break it. The reason why it's so fragile is because it's so damn thin while at the same time having the important role of supporting the weight of your entire arm & shoulder. I guess the human need for aesthetic & physically appealing upper body limited our evolution in that respect, otherwise our collarbone would've been much thicker and probably sticking out a bit. :)
Great information as always and well presented. I just (three days ago) went from a half helmet I've had for a number of years to a Shoei RF-1200 full face. I tried the HJC but they didn't seem to fit properly. The RF-1200 fit perfectly. It's gonna take some getting used to but so far it's been very comfortable except the cheekpads. I'm riding with a mesh and armored jacket and full finger vented gloves. I used to ride in a t-shirt, half helmet and no gloves. The older I get the sense it just made to gear up. Dress for the slide, not the ride.
In 2006, when I wasn't even moving, I went down when my right boot slipped on wet and slippery pine needles. The result was a compound fracture to my right leg, a few inches above my ankle. I now have a titanium rod and four screws in my leg, but it's just as good as before the accident. I think that it was a frame slider that broke my leg. I was wearing full protective gear. The point is that you can be hurt while standing still.
Love your videos, very informative. I am a returning rider of 50+ years of age. All the info tips and advice you give has been great in helping me renew my riding skills. Thanks. 👍
Now you've upset me Kevin, just checked my Schuberth C3, got a 3 star rating, expensive too. Really glad for all your advise, and so well delivered mate.
Love your videos I'm 56 and ridden most of my life owned around 20 motorcycles. Crashed more times than I care to remember. The worst one I was 19 and hit a car at high speed no helmet. Broken femer, arm and concussion should have died. Got back on a few years later with a bit more respect a helmet and a true belief in God. I've checked my ego, watch a bunch of riding/safety videos and keep an open mind to the fact that I can always learn to be a better safer rider. The best part of riding in such a manner is I enjoy riding so much more than I did when I rode like a hooligan squid. Thanks again for all you have put in to your work your dedication shows it in your videos I would thoroughly enjoy some of your training courses and last but not least thank you for your service. God bless.
Beginner rider in Jamaica, I've learnt a lot from you Kevin/MC RIDER, the more I practice what you thought, the smaller my bike feels as I gain better control, thanks mi General 👍👍
You are so right - MCRider - although I am not your average "cruiser" rider. I always gear up when riding. It's a bit like always putting on the seatbelt in a car. Dririder jacket / RXT full face helmet / Leather boots / 80% kevlar riding jeans with hip and knee protection. / Leather gloves - short for summer / long for winter. Love the videos - learning a lot more than I thought. Thanks.
Im 23, i started riding at 21. I always ride in full gear for two reasons: 1, being obviously protection, but 2, because the fitted gear hugs you in the perfect position for more secure riding, snug as a bug in a rub. I ride with a hi viz jackets and a yellow construction vest. It really helps being seen. Great video.
I always ride with gear, I use a modular HJC is-maxII, Tex mesh jacket with armor, mesh riding pants on long rides and riding boots along with riding gloves. Years ago I got tired of bugs, rocks, and yes thrown lit cigarettes hitting me in the face and hands. I also ride behind a windshield and use ear plugs to reduce wind noise. Great article Kevin!
We all choose a level of protection we are comfortable with. I always ride with a helmet and gloves.....and that's about it for gear. Just jeans, my regular shoes (I'm an amputee so alot of shoes/boots don't lend themselves well to disability), a hoodie and leather vest. "He's a world traveler, meaning he's been to every Starbucks in town" -----You sir, win at the internet. That was hilarious.
HEY!!! I RESEMBLE THAT! I am 68 years old with a custom license plate: OLD SQID Made it! (Because despite the squid reputation I subscribe to ATGATT - All The Gear All The Time.) Love your videos, Kevin. Great stuff!
Great advise I am Harley rider that wears all the gear. I might not look like the cool guy on the road but cool goes out the window when it comes to comfort and safety! I like your advise about dress for the crash not the ride! We had a buddy go down last month on our big yearly trip. Thank God he was wearing a fullface helmet and safety gear! He definitely would of not survived! Thanks for your weekly advise and I totally agree about taking the safety course! Not only is it good to know but it also is fun to take!
I love the videos.!! ive been riding for awhile love the freedom it gives me.. i took the BRC here in montana and i learned alot from it..i encourge all new and old riders to take it.. always keep learning and be safe on the road.
Brilliant! Thanks Kevin! I rode several different machines for years and never saw any training facility dedicated to motorycles - ever! Not physical nor online (which didn't exist back then). It was the same for hundreds of Uni students like me for whom motor cycles were a necessary and cheapest practical form of transport. How things have changed! We just moved from push-bikes onto motorbikes with nary a thought about the consequences and needs, and good light strong gear was non-existent. Best I could manage in winter was a thick army greatcoat and a helmet but full face didn't exist either! Food for reflection, eh?
One other thing, it's a good idea to get a drier for your helmet if you ride where it gets wet or hot or hot and wet. Around here between the heat in the summer and the wet in the winter, I need to have the helmet on my drier whenever I'm not wearing it. It helps quite a bit with keeping the mould, mildew and sweat from prematurely aging my helmets.
It's more of a comfort thing, but that lining is essential to the process of protecting your head. I've personally got one by Peet that has two sets of ports, one has boot holders and the other has a helmet adapter. I've also got a spare adapter for my glove for those days when the torrential downpour had water running into my gloves from the back side. IMHO, it's money well spent if for no other reason than riding around with a moldy helmet on is nasty. :-P
First off, i like your video's, ive been watching a few of them back-to-back now and they're pleasent to listen to. Next; my personal experience as an all year rider. I consider myself an average rider. I like sportbikes for the way they ride and their seating-position. I have not had much close calls (like, maybe one each year) due to the fact that i try and pay attention to whatever changes within my FOV. Just three weeks back someone decided it was my time and cut in front of me. Due to quick decisionmaking and well adjusted throttle for the trafficsituation (school-area) i was able to avoid the front of the car, and smacked into the passengerside door. According to all officers on sight and the medical personnel this right there is what saved me. If i would not have had either the correct speed, or failed to steer away from the nose i would probably ended up with much more severe injuries. My bike got totalled, the car i hit was totalled, and all i have is a damaged helmet, scraped up leathers and a ripped muscle in my right leg. Keep your vids up, im sure these will help people all over the world. I'm going to stick around too, because learning or repeating old info won't ever do me any harm. Now a question. I've had my helmet damaged so it's time for a new one. I'm looking into helmets with fluorescent colours. My question is, do you have any experience with these colours having any positive effects? I'm also going for a yellow headlight on the next motorcycle, to stand out from all the LED lights on the street.
msmith5150 In those statistics are those people that are impaired or without license or that they drink, so that's a general statistics. If you don't do those kind of things, you are not in that statistic
@@josearqco that's true. Also, I personally don't ride after dark. Which reduces that stat even more! I know of a guy that was bar hopping, was headed home and had a slow speed crash that ordinarily would not have hurt him, but being alchohol impaired he decided not to put on his helmet. He was only a few feet from the bars parking lot when he misjudged a curb, went down and cracked his head on the curb. He died from brain injuries later that evening. He was only 35. It only takes once.
I would also encourage everyone to gear up fully...I'm like most here and have had a spill. I was bruised and bumped an my helmet absolutely saved a fractured skull. I'm a firm believer of "Its not if you go down, its when!" I think we'd all like to believe that we can ride for 40+ years and never have an accident, but deep down we all know that's probably not going to happen. I've been in full gear now for 4 years and its really a habit now. I get odd looks from time to time (don't care) and sure, it takes me 2min. longer to get on the bike compared to others but I can afford that small amount of time to save a broken bone ore worse. Like Kevin and many others I have a young daughter and wife I want to come home to.. I do all I can to ensure that I D!. Ok ok, off my soap box sorry bout that....Thanks again Kevin. All the best everyone....
when I was 16 I went swimming at a out of the way spot and wrecked pretty bad on the way home. I was wearing a helmet, cut-off shorts and low to chuck taylor converse. I was going around 90, probably hit the pavement at 60ish....not as bad as you would think but ONLY because I was lucky. Really lucky. All the gear all the time for me now, though I do love an open faced helmet.
Brand new here, taking the MSF course in Aug. Ive been using your videos and DanDan The Fireman's for a few months now to really increase my knowledge prior to putting it all into practice. Just wanted to say I think you're great, thanks man.✌it's nice that you're a Texan also. :)
Some great Advice in this Vid Kevin, and I totally agree, "Dress for the Slide and not the ride" I'm attached to my hide and wanna keep it that way , Minimum of my regular Leather Jacket with Elbow and back panels and on longer rides I break out the Full leather pants that go with the jacket. Always gloves and Helmet . the usual scenario I remember from a video many years ago was a young fellow going from his work a few mile to the takeaway shop for lunch, T Shirt as it was summer, No jacket at least had boots due to his work at a Lumber yard. But he ended up with some serious road rash that could have been very easily avoided.
A MODULAR full face helmet allows easy access for paramedics to insert airways, check pupil dilation, and apply pressure to the jugular vein. Great vid/info btw. Thanks!
What Chaper K-2 said. On top of that, many helmets come with special removal instructions for medics that arrive on scene. I know my Shoei RF-1200 has a couple of red tabs that can be used to remove the lining so that the medics can more easily remove the helmet.
Sky King check out the SHARP site modulars are not rated as well. The hinge mechanism tends to cause more impact injuries becase the eps foam isn't as thick in those areas.
I have to thank you for saving me some grief. I just ordered my new helmet today. Apparently, the 13 year old ones I have don't cut it. ;-) Anyway, I checked the Sharp rating on it...TWO STARS with very poor performance on the sides of the head. I'm calling Revzilla and cancelling my order in the morning. I thank you, and my 7 children thank you. They kind of like having their mom around.
I just pick up a HJC helmet after low siding my bike during my first ride this year. Dumb mistake in a corner I used the front break. Just like God reached down and pushed me down hard to the road, hit my head and slid about 10 yards or so. My only injuries is broken ribs from my elbow digging into my side. My helmet was replaced hit very hard but no head damage, at least my doctors said so. Don't ask my wife she said my head has always been damaged. LOL Thank you for your instruction, can't wait to get out and ride, practice and find a class to improve my riding. Kyle
I wear every bit of gear I own all of the time, even though its not a 1.3mm thick leather suit, Full length boots, and carbon blend race replica helmet... it'll be better than nothing. My Dad rides too, but chooses not to wear gear, he wears a helmet though (it's a legal requirement here in Australia). He's teases me about taking 5 minutes to get ready (as a joke), but at least I know I'll be much better off than without it
I have a Kabuto Kamui helmet and it is awesome! It's on clearance right now at Revzilla. Crazy great deal!! ECE and DOT rated. Plus, it comes Pinlock ready and comes with a Pinlock shield!
I love your video! I just got my first bike. I got a 05 Yamaha v star 650. I'm extremely cautious after breaking my femur, clavicle and scalpela being doored exactly 54 weeks ago and I'm 99% healed and got a motorcycle
I was a bit apprehensive at first about getting Hi-Viz gear...but another motovloger convinced me; I am still surprised on how many compliments I get wearing it (from cruisers and sportbikes).
I wear high viz gear, but it's kind of a toss up as to whether or not it's a good idea. You do make it easier for people to see you, but the people who don't see you usually don't see you because you're behind something. Plus, the high viz gear makes it more likely that you'll get run over by a target fixated cager. Still, I personally think it's better, so I wear it, but it isn't as clear cut as the helmet or gloves issues are.
When I shopped for my helmet I went hi-viz modular, my jacket also has hi-viz trim. It doesn't match the red bike, but it does compliment it and it does get seen. I need to pick up riding pants (there is a pair that goes with the jacket) and a back protector (CE2) to replace the piece of foam in there now. Then I'll just about be set gear-wise for 3 season riding.
Kevin you are 100% on the money in all aspects covered here. I always wear full gear regardless if I'm on the cruizer, Gold wing or vfr. in very hot weather I don't ride the vfr because the full face helmets are to hot. I use a half helmet on cruizer and wing in hot wearther. I know not as good as full. I have been unlucky to go down twice and both times vfr. first time I was carefully navigating a wet ramp onto a secondary roadway. what I couldn't see was that it was dusted with sand from the shoulder. rear wheel lost traction and could not find a grip. bike went full broad side and front lost traction also. down goes the bike in a bang. we both slid down the ramp about 30 feet to the shoulder. my left knee hit the road first then I fell backwards on my back and slid ..my knee had a small skin brush through the knee armor in my Joe Rocket pant and the rest of my gear just got dirty. not a tare anywhere. my head never hit the road. I cracked 1 rib on left from compression when I fell flat backwards. Second time on the vfr, from a full stop in a parking spot at a bike dealers, lost balance and fell over. the bike pulled me down by the left leg and the back of my my head hit a watermelon sized stone. I had a few second black out and a huge pain shot through my eyeballs. if i hadn't had that full face helmet on I wouldn't be here to recount this story. it was a hjc symax. loved that helmet. saved my life so got another one. I have other more expensive like shoe, which I also love, but that day hjc was on. Likely shoie would have saved me also. I've dropped the other bikes also but usually they fall over and go down but I step away. I have ridden through some no helmet law states but neve took mine off. the egg visual like melons and others I've seen makes me keep my helmets on regardless. love your work on this channel.
Steve Olp yup love my 5th gen. I was beginning to think I or the bike was jinxed after those two incidences. When the first one occurred it took three months for my rib to somewhat recover to the point where I could get the parts and fix the bike. the next time I took it out is when I dropped it again banging my head and again destroying the left the clutch lever. but these two incidents occurred five years ago now and I'm feeling safer these days.
Hey excellent job on these videos!! I am getting back into riding after many years away. Great information explained in a very easy to follow format. I think people in Ohio need to watch your videos, especially the gear ones. I was just in Cleveland Ohio over the weekend. My daughter was telling me that the news was reporting a record number of motorcycle fatalities this year. As I drove around Ohio it did not take long to see why there is an increasing number of fatalities. No one was wearing a helmet, or a jacket. Many had shorts and short sleeved shirts!!! WOW! Talk about bad idea. Had some bikes pass me at 80mph+ on highway, with passenger on back. Neither had helmet or jacket. It was actually sad to see, it is not a matter of if but a matter of when something will happen. Keep up the great work here. I will continue watching and will become a member.
Listen to him... I've been working fatal crashes for 20 yrs.. too many preventable deaths and telling families their love ones died quickly, when they likely didn't sucks.. coming from a road cycling background, getting road rash cleaned is extremely painful and after many years still have the scares... ATGATT!!
Awesome video. You could have been a stand up comedian for the first part. I wish you could get your own TV program. Everything you say is true. Keep up the good work, Gary.
Great videos! The information you offer makes scene to me as I follow these rules as well, sometimes we all need to be reminded of these good habits. Thanks
Im new to riding (been on a 150cc scooter for about 2 years) but I've always riden ATGATT with a day-glo hiviz Bilt Force Ten helmet, 2mm leather jacket with d3o pads on the back shoulders & elbows, riding jeans with knee pads & my work boots. Low sided when i was first starting out & since I'm an over cautious bastard all i needed was new gear instead of a hospital bill.
I'm guessing the more people are seriously injured due lack of gear the more our insurance rates go up so their poor choices are effecting the rest of us financially.
Definitely go to a shop for your first helmet (and other gear, imo). I did all the measurements, but would never have known I'm a long oval if I didn't go into the shop first.
It's a healthy position to take as a mc youtuber to be able to inform people about safety without thrashing those who choose to not have a certain level of protection. Like you said in the beginning it's live and let live. But when it comes to dressing for the ride i will say that i do like dressing for the ride. There is a ton of option nowadays and you can have denim jeans and a hoodie on a chopper and still have both provide great protection.
Arr, I be resembling those remarks!! Seriously though, I have a full-face helmet at all times on the bike. I used to have a turtle shell, but found it's best hanging on the wall of the garage. As always, loving the content Kevin.
Thanks for the good info and advice. It is very helpful to build healthy habits and mindset from the wisdom and experience of others; such as yourself. I am fairly new to your channel, and enjoy your tips and perspectives. Yes, Revzilla is a great online source for gear and reviews; I had a good experience with them.
Kevin, took your recommendation and bought an HJC IS-17. Nice helmet at a good price! I chose the metallic silver which matches my silver and blue paint on the bike. I put some high viz tape on the face shield and back of the helmet, but the silver should be very visible in the daylight anyway. Thanks for the videos, I'm picking up alot from them. May sound a bit Overkill but even considering wearing a neck collar. Haven't heard of any stat on how many cyclists wearing helmets die from broken necks in crashes but I'm sure there's bound to be some.
Glad to have found these great videos, thanks for taking the time. You didn't talk about modular helmets this time, as an eye glass wearer my selection of helmets gets pretty slim. I've wondered how much protection I give up. More research needed, I guess!
I am totally hooked up to this channel! This is so helpful, eyes opening... Every video! Great! And I love Kevin's ideas of making a point through a story, an example or these eggs XD! Kevin, you're so cool! Thanx for the videos! I'll keep track...
love your video's and i like that you at least have an attitude that the rider should decide, i realize that perhaps i'm safer with a skid lid, but As Ben Franklin once said "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." I have been Riding for 54 years, an Employee of motorcycle dealerships (mostly harley) from 73 to 2010 when i retired, i have taken several different riders classes and became a HD Riders Edge instructor, and took the Penguin Racing School class up here in Loudon, And i think that Rider Education is better than a Helmet ALL DAY LONG !!and Riding SOBER, i ride with people who go to Coffee Shops not Biker Bars. i own an HJC CL-17, Bell Qualifier and a Fulmer 1/2 helmet but i also have Arthritis in my Neck and i find helmets to be painful, so unless i go to Massachusetts or Vermont where i am Required by law.........I don't wear one. Beside my own neck issue, here are some Facts from a Study by Virginia Tech University: Helmets restrict hearing, Helmets restrict side to side vision, and Helmets restrict neck movement. Helmets Also cause Rider Fatigue (one of the greatest causes of crashes rider fatigue) Finally we have that troublesome little thing in Physics called Inertia !! if you ad 3-4lbs to your head and you fall down the laws of Inertia will cause your helmet covered head to hit the ground with greater force, in my 54 years of riding like most riders i have had a handful of accidents and Not 1 involved a head injury cause as soon as i knew i was going down i tucked my head up, the greatest injuries i have had and others i know like me, have been broken legs and ankles, some internal injuries from handlebars. Now i have NO issue with your Choice to Wear a helmet, all i ask is respect mine NOT to wear one. and Ask Dale Earnhardt how his Helmet Experience was.........Oh you can't his Helmet Killed him !! one more thing to ask yourself the NTSB says 10 times more head injuries happen in cars than happen on motorcycles, yet there is NO Helmet law in Any one of the 50 states for car drivers.
Hahahaha I love it! (The rider types at the beginning.) There's no excuse for lack of protective gear. A year ago I responded to a crashed rider who had his helmet...strapped to his bike. Light pole 1, rider 0.
I just bought my first and only full face helmet as a result of this video. I've always wore a helmet but it has only been a half shell. I bought the HJC IS 17 and the Pinlock lens. I bought the medium size and the first thing I learned is that there is a technique that you must learn in regards to putting the helmet on and taking it off. It would be helpful to add an additional video that shows some of your techniques. Pulling the helmet over the head and ears is a new experience. Getting the chin strap routed through the buckles (in the blind) and snapped is a new experience. Getting the helmet off takes a lot more effort too. All these things I'm willing to learn and will. The biggest surprise to me is the fact that I can't wear prescription glasses. I talked to Revzilla on the phone and asked about glasses. They had no solution for that so I think it would be helpful for you to mention that. Maybe you have a solution that you could pass on. The folks at Revzilla did suggest a thinner cheek pad if the helmet felt a little too tight. I wore the helmet for over an hour around the house and found no pressure points on my head and face but elected to order the thinner (25mm thinner) cheek pads. Thanks for the great videos.
Might be a bit late on a reply for this, but in response to 'can't wear prescription glasses' , ask your optometrist about sport glasses. I have a pair of goggle style sport glasses that have straight ear supports off the frame. No loop around the ears, that is. With those, I can put on a full helmet, then slip my glasses on through the raised visor. With the extra pressure of the pads on the side of my head, they stay firmly planted on my face, and I can actually SEE STUFF (which is good) on the road. One side note is, if you want a drop down sun visor, make sure you have room between it and the glasses before purchase. Test fitting is vital! Support your local Brick and Mortar store, because test fitting from online stores can take a Looooong time between fittings if you have to keep sending helmets back. (I happen to like and use Cycle Gear shops) [not affiliated with Cycle Gear shops, just sayin']
Personally I ride with all the gear . My helmet is an HJC IS MAX convertible. I don't feel the chin is quite as secure as a true full face but it's a nice helmet for $199. I live near Philadelphia and Revzilla. They are great and I've gladly spent my money there for my wife and myself. Also highly recommend Rusty Palmers in Honesdale PA for gear and service.
Riding as semi crazy sport. Leather jacket, Arai rebel (HJC incoming), riding jeans without their armor with zandona knee protectors, gauntlet gloves and half length sport shoes from aStars. I'm feeling ok, event it's overkill, after I crashed, went into back of a stopped car, did some flying and came unharmed. What's awesome is that I had "broken" skin on elbow, knee and hand, I'm firmly believing that without gear I would have no elbow and broken wrist/fingers, serious damage to knee and right foot. Saw the foot sliding hard and hitting ground and walkway. Would probably at least brake some fingers there too.
Hey Kevin. I’ve been watching for about a month. I live and work in Dallas. I was in Moto Liberty today at lunch and got fitted for a new helmet. This was before I watched this video.
I hedged my bets and got a helmet that passed DOT, ECE, Snell and has a 5 star sharp rating. I give most credibility to Sharp which requires all zones to be below 275g at 8.5m/s to achieve a 5 star, which I believe is the same speed as Snell’s drop test. They test at 3 speeds, slow, ECE and Snell (6,7.5 and 8.5m/s) which covers many more scenarios than the others. My only caveat with Sharp is they don’t test chin bar strength or visor but Snell has me covered there. Also, their ratings often include outdated/discontinued lids and they don’t test adventure lids. Just modular which I’m not interested in. My selection is the Bell Race Star with tri-flex lining (soft, medium and firm foams). Admittedly it’s huge in XL (their biggest shell) but my noggin is pretty important to me.
Pretty much how I comment on all these videos....who the hell is clicking thumbs down? OK fine....there might be some young-bucks out there that are like "geez old geezers talking about safety safety safety safety blah blah blah....that's no fun!" Street riding is plenty fun just doing it....save the acrobatics for the track....the street is a battleground, this advice will save your life.
MCrider, you bring the point home and also the bacon. I saw a young guy with a full face helmet hit a left turning car on the door going about 50mph. He was late for work and I was right behind him in my car. He lived but never worked again. He would have died if not for his helmet.
Watching the beginning and lol...litteraly. I see where this is going. And yes I will finish this video in full. I love your videos way more than others...i mean I like Canadian Prepper channel...i like The Townsend. Yamie noob...eh some of his. As far as biker video go yours is the best most unbiased most well made safety and common sense videos ever. You are the king shyt...and not the stinky shyt...im talking your the one and only Golden Crystal Shyt. I love your shyt...not in a kinky way. But in a brotherly love way. Bc that wasn't at all a weird choice of words.... just dont think about it too much and you'll be gravy baby. No diggity, no doubt.... I'm stoked bc I got me first bike...a week ago. Havent done shyt besides 1st gear it around yard...ive rode. Ive driven in the past...but not my own machine...and I have ate it once or twice(maybe mor...eat mor chicken btw) That was over a decade ago. I'm more mature now(or am I?, yes...yes I am...). Almost ready. Just learning more before I go all spread eagle n shyt. Gearing up also... Of course. I'm a bit silly, but, not straight up retarded...depends on perspective I reckon. I'm way down in South Cacilac...wish I could meet/ ride with you one day. Stay safe...dont crack too many eggs...you may get hungry eventually...just sayin
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This guy should be the gold standard of motorcycle training, i learned soo much from watching this channel..He should have wayyyy more subscribers than he has!!!
Well i don't see him doing any wheelies, i don''t see him going 200MPH at crowded public road, and i also don't see him
frequently riding in the oncoming lane way above the speed limit...... so how come do you want him to have many subscribers :)
Because people should be smarter than that! MC rider just got one more subscriber!
@@megagips
i understand going 5mph above the posted limit is a thing.
but 200mph on a crowded public road???
you gotta be a real Squid
if Kevin Morris does that crap your talking about, people won't ask for safety advice from him
and he has many subscribers because there are motorcycle riders who don't want to act like squids on the road.
I am over 60 and have been riding since 1974. I ride with all the gear. I read a book where the author gave an example of why you should wear the gear. He started with a pick up truck stopped and you are on the tailgate. What would you wear if you jumped off the tailgate of the truck? Ok, flip flops, shorts and no shirt might be fine. Then, the truck is moving at 5 mph. Flip flops turn into tennis shoes and the rest stays. Then the truck is going 10 mph. Maybe some boots, pants, a long sleeve shirt. Now, the truck is going 20 mph and you jump off at that speed. How about boots, gloves, a jacket, some jeans and a shorty helmet. Now, the truck is going 35 mph, boots for sure, leather pants, gloves, leather jacket and a full face helmet. Anything less and you know it is going to hurt when you hit that pavement at 35 mph... Now, go highway speed at 55 mph, what would you be wearing before you jump off the back of that truck??? Full face helmet, jacket with CE hard shell armor in the elbows shoulders and back, pants with knee and hip CE hard shell armor, heavy gloves made of good quality leather with double palm protection, boots that are 8 inches up the legs and have a good fastening system so those "harness boots" don't go flying off and lastly a good medical plan, you are going to need it. Now jump like as in a belly flop off the back of that truck going 55 mph (like a paratrooper jumps out the back of a C-130)! That simple example made me wear "all the gear, all the time." Think about that. Going 55 mph and just jumping onto the roadway. Makes your palms sweat a little huh... Parachute not included.....
This may be the thing which convinces a few of my friends to wear gear. I practice atgatt and they wear tank tops. Ill have to make them read this!
Man that is great - I am just starting out and this is what i want to hear
A statement that has stuck with me has always been "Dress for the slide not for the ride" and it is true. I've been down and though I was wearing a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, I only had on jeans....jeans do not provide enough protection for a slide..lesson learned. It's hard sometimes to dress correctly in hot weather but I remind myself of another saying "I'd rather sweat than bleed". Ride safe and keep up on good practices.
i have been riding a motorbikes for over 15 years, and still find your tutorials, one of the best on you tube. 👍
I wish guys like you and media like this were around 40 years ago and beyond. I was very lucky. Many people I rode with weren't. For any rider at any age, no matter how good you think you are, I'm sure there are things on this channel everyone can learn from. I'm 64, still ride, I watch and endorse this channel.
William Wintemberg I don't ride or drive but I STILL endorse it as well :)
I'm also helping mcrider promote this channel
The riding course is the best $100 I’ve ever spent. Learning the emergency braking in my class saved me three days later. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thank you Kevin
Thank you for your videos. I crashed last year on a pitch black road . I was on my way home from work at 11:30 PM when a dog ran out in front of me. I locked up my brakes and low sided. I landed on my left side then started to tumbled. I just went with it till I stopped. I was wearing full face ICON helmet, a brown denim MC Jacket, MC Boots, and riding chinos with knee pads installed. I had zero road rash; however, I did bruise my left leg, foot, and knee. I also broke my right wrist in the tumble and had surgery. My helmet/head never touched the ground. I was going 45 mph (speed limit). I always wear gear when I ride. I have been riding for about 8 years at that point. I took the BRC and two advanced rider courses while I was in the Air Force (required every 3 years). I made the mistake of locking my brakes and riding faster than my headlights, even though I was going the speed limit. You never know what could happen even if you are the only vehicle on the road. I just now got back on and I practice emergency braking and installed driving lights so I can see better at night. It makes a tremendous difference in seeing what’s on the sides of the road. Always wear gear and practice.
I think this may be the first youtuber that I subscribe to that I support on Patreon - He has a really great message that all riders need to hear/practice.
+Chris Reed Thanks Chris, I appreciate that. 👍🏻
This is solid information. People greatly underestimate how much damage they can get just tipping over. I laid my bike down once and I wound up with a minor concussion despite having slowed to about 2mph at the time and the hit was basically just me falling over.I'd have probably split my skull without the helmet.
I'm personally a believer in Snell, but as long as the helmet is DOT or ECE certified and fits that's the main thing to worry about. The extra dollars in those higher end helmets usually goes to comfort and convenience features. Not entirely comfort, but mostly comfort. Anything that keeps you more comfortable is going to help a bit with safety.
I broke my collarbone falling off my bike going about 5 MPH. lol I was wearing an ICON Basehawk 1000 jacket at the time and the shoulder pads didn't do anything. Though the jacket is a bit too big on me so the positioning of the pads may not have been at the ideal spot.
Kevin Lam
Unfortunately, no amount of protective gear for your torso (including body armor) can prevent collarbone fractures. The sad fact of life is - human skeleton has a few extremely weak spots and collarbone is one of them. You can literally fall from a tall chair, land on your shoulder and break it. The reason why it's so fragile is because it's so damn thin while at the same time having the important role of supporting the weight of your entire arm & shoulder.
I guess the human need for aesthetic & physically appealing upper body limited our evolution in that respect, otherwise our collarbone would've been much thicker and probably sticking out a bit. :)
You Sir, simply give fantastic information and advice!
Other readers have said it; you should be the gold standard
Your information that you share is spot on. love your videos. I’ve been riding for 55 years and have a lot to learn. Thanks.
Great information as always and well presented. I just (three days ago) went from a half helmet I've had for a number of years to a Shoei RF-1200 full face. I tried the HJC but they didn't seem to fit properly. The RF-1200 fit perfectly. It's gonna take some getting used to but so far it's been very comfortable except the cheekpads. I'm riding with a mesh and armored jacket and full finger vented gloves. I used to ride in a t-shirt, half helmet and no gloves. The older I get the sense it just made to gear up. Dress for the slide, not the ride.
In 2006, when I wasn't even moving, I went down when my right boot slipped on wet and slippery pine needles. The result was a compound fracture to my right leg, a few inches above my ankle. I now have a titanium rod and four screws in my leg, but it's just as good as before the accident. I think that it was a frame slider that broke my leg. I was wearing full protective gear.
The point is that you can be hurt while standing still.
Great video on helping others to learn about the benefits from riding with the right gear.
Love your videos, very informative. I am a returning rider of 50+ years of age. All the info tips and advice you give has been great in helping me renew my riding skills. Thanks. 👍
Now you've upset me Kevin, just checked my Schuberth C3, got a 3 star rating, expensive too. Really glad for all your advise, and so well delivered mate.
Love your videos I'm 56 and ridden most of my life owned around 20 motorcycles. Crashed more times than I care to remember. The worst one I was 19 and hit a car at high speed no helmet. Broken femer, arm and concussion should have died. Got back on a few years later with a bit more respect a helmet and a true belief in God. I've checked my ego, watch a bunch of riding/safety videos and keep an open mind to the fact that I can always learn to be a better safer rider. The best part of riding in such a manner is I enjoy riding so much more than I did when I rode like a hooligan squid. Thanks again for all you have put in to your work your dedication shows it in your videos I would thoroughly enjoy some of your training courses and last but not least thank you for your service. God bless.
Beginner rider in Jamaica, I've learnt a lot from you Kevin/MC RIDER, the more I practice what you thought, the smaller my bike feels as I gain better control, thanks mi General 👍👍
Thank you Kevin! I love your channel! Again! We cannot thank you enough for all the work you do!
You are so right - MCRider - although I am not your average "cruiser" rider. I always gear up when riding. It's a bit like always putting on the seatbelt in a car. Dririder jacket / RXT full face helmet / Leather boots / 80% kevlar riding jeans with hip and knee protection. / Leather gloves - short for summer / long for winter. Love the videos - learning a lot more than I thought. Thanks.
Im 23, i started riding at 21. I always ride in full gear for two reasons: 1, being obviously protection, but 2, because the fitted gear hugs you in the perfect position for more secure riding, snug as a bug in a rub. I ride with a hi viz jackets and a yellow construction vest. It really helps being seen. Great video.
I always ride with gear, I use a modular HJC is-maxII, Tex mesh jacket with armor, mesh riding pants on long rides and riding boots along with riding gloves. Years ago I got tired of bugs, rocks, and yes thrown lit cigarettes hitting me in the face and hands. I also ride behind a windshield and use ear plugs to reduce wind noise. Great article Kevin!
We all choose a level of protection we are comfortable with. I always ride with a helmet and gloves.....and that's about it for gear. Just jeans, my regular shoes (I'm an amputee so alot of shoes/boots don't lend themselves well to disability), a hoodie and leather vest.
"He's a world traveler, meaning he's been to every Starbucks in town" -----You sir, win at the internet. That was hilarious.
HEY!!! I RESEMBLE THAT!
I am 68 years old with a custom license plate: OLD SQID
Made it!
(Because despite the squid reputation I subscribe to ATGATT - All The Gear All The Time.)
Love your videos, Kevin. Great stuff!
love this channel. love these videos. great sense of humor and very informative. keep up the great work MCRIDER!
Option1Frills definitely a great sense of humor
Great advise I am Harley rider that wears all the gear. I might not look like the cool guy on the road but cool goes out the window when it comes to comfort and safety! I like your advise about dress for the crash not the ride! We had a buddy go down last month on our big yearly trip. Thank God he was wearing a fullface helmet and safety gear! He definitely would of not survived! Thanks for your weekly advise and I totally agree about taking the safety course! Not only is it good to know but it also is fun to take!
I love the videos.!! ive been riding for awhile love the freedom it gives me.. i took the BRC here in montana and i learned alot from it..i encourge all new and old riders to take it.. always keep learning and be safe on the road.
Brilliant! Thanks Kevin! I rode several different machines for years and never saw any training facility dedicated to motorycles - ever! Not physical nor online (which didn't exist back then). It was the same for hundreds of Uni students like me for whom motor cycles were a necessary and cheapest practical form of transport. How things have changed! We just moved from push-bikes onto motorbikes with nary a thought about the consequences and needs, and good light strong gear was non-existent. Best I could manage in winter was a thick army greatcoat and a helmet but full face didn't exist either! Food for reflection, eh?
One other thing, it's a good idea to get a drier for your helmet if you ride where it gets wet or hot or hot and wet. Around here between the heat in the summer and the wet in the winter, I need to have the helmet on my drier whenever I'm not wearing it.
It helps quite a bit with keeping the mould, mildew and sweat from prematurely aging my helmets.
Never thought of that, good idea.
It's more of a comfort thing, but that lining is essential to the process of protecting your head. I've personally got one by Peet that has two sets of ports, one has boot holders and the other has a helmet adapter. I've also got a spare adapter for my glove for those days when the torrential downpour had water running into my gloves from the back side.
IMHO, it's money well spent if for no other reason than riding around with a moldy helmet on is nasty. :-P
First off, i like your video's, ive been watching a few of them back-to-back now and they're pleasent to listen to.
Next; my personal experience as an all year rider. I consider myself an average rider. I like sportbikes for the way they ride and their seating-position. I have not had much close calls (like, maybe one each year) due to the fact that i try and pay attention to whatever changes within my FOV.
Just three weeks back someone decided it was my time and cut in front of me. Due to quick decisionmaking and well adjusted throttle for the trafficsituation (school-area) i was able to avoid the front of the car, and smacked into the passengerside door. According to all officers on sight and the medical personnel this right there is what saved me. If i would not have had either the correct speed, or failed to steer away from the nose i would probably ended up with much more severe injuries.
My bike got totalled, the car i hit was totalled, and all i have is a damaged helmet, scraped up leathers and a ripped muscle in my right leg.
Keep your vids up, im sure these will help people all over the world. I'm going to stick around too, because learning or repeating old info won't ever do me any harm.
Now a question. I've had my helmet damaged so it's time for a new one. I'm looking into helmets with fluorescent colours. My question is, do you have any experience with these colours having any positive effects? I'm also going for a yellow headlight on the next motorcycle, to stand out from all the LED lights on the street.
Your description of the different types of motorcycle riders was freaking hilarious!
M1911jln AGREED
Don't let my wife see that 27 times stat!
msmith5150 In those statistics are those people that are impaired or without license or that they drink, so that's a general statistics. If you don't do those kind of things, you are not in that statistic
@@josearqco that's true. Also, I personally don't ride after dark. Which reduces that stat even more! I know of a guy that was bar hopping, was headed home and had a slow speed crash that ordinarily would not have hurt him, but being alchohol impaired he decided not to put on his helmet. He was only a few feet from the bars parking lot when he misjudged a curb, went down and cracked his head on the curb. He died from brain injuries later that evening. He was only 35. It only takes once.
I would also encourage everyone to gear up fully...I'm like most here and have had a spill. I was bruised and bumped an my helmet absolutely saved a fractured skull. I'm a firm believer of "Its not if you go down, its when!" I think we'd all like to believe that we can ride for 40+ years and never have an accident, but deep down we all know that's probably not going to happen. I've been in full gear now for 4 years and its really a habit now. I get odd looks from time to time (don't care) and sure, it takes me 2min. longer to get on the bike compared to others but I can afford that small amount of time to save a broken bone ore worse. Like Kevin and many others I have a young daughter and wife I want to come home to.. I do all I can to ensure that I D!. Ok ok, off my soap box sorry bout that....Thanks again Kevin. All the best everyone....
when I was 16 I went swimming at a out of the way spot and wrecked pretty bad on the way home. I was wearing a helmet, cut-off shorts and low to chuck taylor converse. I was going around 90, probably hit the pavement at 60ish....not as bad as you would think but ONLY because I was lucky. Really lucky. All the gear all the time for me now, though I do love an open faced helmet.
TnTcyclesPDX
Whew , you're a lucky individual 👍
Brand new here, taking the MSF course in Aug. Ive been using your videos and DanDan The Fireman's for a few months now to really increase my knowledge prior to putting it all into practice. Just wanted to say I think you're great, thanks man.✌it's nice that you're a Texan also. :)
Some great Advice in this Vid Kevin, and I totally agree, "Dress for the Slide and not the ride" I'm attached to my hide and wanna keep it that way , Minimum of my regular Leather Jacket with Elbow and back panels and on longer rides I break out the Full leather pants that go with the jacket. Always gloves and Helmet . the usual scenario I remember from a video many years ago was a young fellow going from his work a few mile to the takeaway shop for lunch, T Shirt as it was summer, No jacket at least had boots due to his work at a Lumber yard. But he ended up with some serious road rash that could have been very easily avoided.
A MODULAR full face helmet allows easy access for paramedics to insert airways, check pupil dilation, and apply pressure to the jugular vein. Great vid/info btw. Thanks!
A EMT will remove helmet hold c spline and install a collar before air tube
What Chaper K-2 said. On top of that, many helmets come with special removal instructions for medics that arrive on scene. I know my Shoei RF-1200 has a couple of red tabs that can be used to remove the lining so that the medics can more easily remove the helmet.
Sky King check out the SHARP site modulars are not rated as well. The hinge mechanism tends to cause more impact injuries becase the eps foam isn't as thick in those areas.
"...meaning he's been to every Starbucks in the city" had me! 😂😂😂😂
I have to thank you for saving me some grief. I just ordered my new helmet today. Apparently, the 13 year old ones I have don't cut it. ;-) Anyway, I checked the Sharp rating on it...TWO STARS with very poor performance on the sides of the head. I'm calling Revzilla and cancelling my order in the morning. I thank you, and my 7 children thank you. They kind of like having their mom around.
you are doing a great job by providing these life-saving hints. Thanks
Always wear a Full face helmet it saved my life sense a kid never ridden with out one ☝🏻
I just pick up a HJC helmet after low siding my bike during my first ride this year. Dumb mistake in a corner I used the front break. Just like God reached down and pushed me down hard to the road, hit my head and slid about 10 yards or so. My only injuries is broken ribs from my elbow digging into my side. My helmet was replaced hit very hard but no head damage, at least my doctors said so. Don't ask my wife she said my head has always been damaged. LOL Thank you for your instruction, can't wait to get out and ride, practice and find a class to improve my riding.
Kyle
I wear every bit of gear I own all of the time, even though its not a 1.3mm thick leather suit, Full length boots, and carbon blend race replica helmet... it'll be better than nothing. My Dad rides too, but chooses not to wear gear, he wears a helmet though (it's a legal requirement here in Australia). He's teases me about taking 5 minutes to get ready (as a joke), but at least I know I'll be much better off than without it
I have a Kabuto Kamui helmet and it is awesome! It's on clearance right now at Revzilla. Crazy great deal!! ECE and DOT rated. Plus, it comes Pinlock ready and comes with a Pinlock shield!
I love your video! I just got my first bike. I got a 05 Yamaha v star 650. I'm extremely cautious after breaking my femur, clavicle and scalpela being doored exactly 54 weeks ago and I'm 99% healed and got a motorcycle
I was a bit apprehensive at first about getting Hi-Viz gear...but another motovloger convinced me; I am still surprised on how many compliments I get wearing it (from cruisers and sportbikes).
Bob Ruhstorfer III Jake the garden snake? he is all about being seen whilst riding
I wear high viz gear, but it's kind of a toss up as to whether or not it's a good idea. You do make it easier for people to see you, but the people who don't see you usually don't see you because you're behind something. Plus, the high viz gear makes it more likely that you'll get run over by a target fixated cager.
Still, I personally think it's better, so I wear it, but it isn't as clear cut as the helmet or gloves issues are.
Chris L ü
When I shopped for my helmet I went hi-viz modular, my jacket also has hi-viz trim. It doesn't match the red bike, but it does compliment it and it does get seen. I need to pick up riding pants (there is a pair that goes with the jacket) and a back protector (CE2) to replace the piece of foam in there now. Then I'll just about be set gear-wise for 3 season riding.
Brilliant video. You talk such good sense so now you’ve got a new subscriber
DOT approved fli-flops!! XD XD XD
To be fair, they were Alpinestar D3O flip-flops
next on MC Rider "Squidlet" series
DOT, SNELL and ECC approved bandanas
Kevin you are 100% on the money in all aspects covered here. I always wear full gear regardless if I'm on the cruizer, Gold wing or vfr. in very hot weather I don't ride the vfr because the full face helmets are to hot. I use a half helmet on cruizer and wing in hot wearther. I know not as good as full. I have been unlucky to go down twice and both times vfr. first time I was carefully navigating a wet ramp onto a secondary roadway. what I couldn't see was that it was dusted with sand from the shoulder. rear wheel lost traction and could not find a grip. bike went full broad side and front lost traction also. down goes the bike in a bang. we both slid down the ramp about 30 feet to the shoulder. my left knee hit the road first then I fell backwards on my back and slid ..my knee had a small skin brush through the knee armor in my Joe Rocket pant and the rest of my gear just got dirty. not a tare anywhere. my head never hit the road. I cracked 1 rib on left from compression when I fell flat backwards. Second time on the vfr, from a full stop in a parking spot at a bike dealers, lost balance and fell over. the bike pulled me down by the left leg and the back of my my head hit a watermelon sized stone. I had a few second black out and a huge pain shot through my eyeballs. if i hadn't had that full face helmet on I wouldn't be here to recount this story. it was a hjc symax. loved that helmet. saved my life so got another one. I have other more expensive like shoe, which I also love, but that day hjc was on. Likely shoie would have saved me also. I've dropped the other bikes also but usually they fall over and go down but I step away. I have ridden through some no helmet law states but neve took mine off. the egg visual like melons and others I've seen makes me keep my helmets on regardless. love your work on this channel.
2bikemike stop dropping that Viffer!!!! 😉 those 5th gens are great!
Steve Olp
yup love my 5th gen. I was beginning to think I or the bike was jinxed after those two incidences. When the first one occurred it took three months for my rib to somewhat recover to the point where I could get the parts and fix the bike. the next time I took it out is when I dropped it again banging my head and again destroying the left the clutch lever. but these two incidents occurred five years ago now and I'm feeling safer these days.
Looked up my HJC FG-17, 4 star! Thanks for taking the time to tell us about that website!
Hey excellent job on these videos!! I am getting back into riding after many years away. Great information explained in a very easy to follow format. I think people in Ohio need to watch your videos, especially the gear ones. I was just in Cleveland Ohio over the weekend. My daughter was telling me that the news was reporting a record number of motorcycle fatalities this year. As I drove around Ohio it did not take long to see why there is an increasing number of fatalities. No one was wearing a helmet, or a jacket. Many had shorts and short sleeved shirts!!! WOW! Talk about bad idea. Had some bikes pass me at 80mph+ on highway, with passenger on back. Neither had helmet or jacket. It was actually sad to see, it is not a matter of if but a matter of when something will happen. Keep up the great work here. I will continue watching and will become a member.
Listen to him... I've been working fatal crashes for 20 yrs.. too many preventable deaths and telling families their love ones died quickly, when they likely didn't sucks.. coming from a road cycling background, getting road rash cleaned is extremely painful and after many years still have the scares... ATGATT!!
Awesome video. You could have been a stand up comedian for the first part. I wish you could get your own TV program. Everything you say is true. Keep up the good work, Gary.
Great videos! The information you offer makes scene to me as I follow these rules as well, sometimes we all need to be reminded of these good habits. Thanks
Im new to riding (been on a 150cc scooter for about 2 years) but I've always riden ATGATT with a day-glo hiviz Bilt Force Ten helmet, 2mm leather jacket with d3o pads on the back shoulders & elbows, riding jeans with knee pads & my work boots. Low sided when i was first starting out & since I'm an over cautious bastard all i needed was new gear instead of a hospital bill.
I have the HJC GMAX. Very happy with it and now I see how high the rating is. Glad I didn't go more expensive.
I figure most people are aware of the risks but choose to ignore them. It is a personal choice what to wear when on the bike and always should be.
+Jay B Hey Jay, I agree personal choice.
I'm guessing the more people are seriously injured due lack of gear the more our insurance rates go up so their poor choices are effecting the rest of us financially.
and hospital costs...
I love his emphasis on road strategy. I think of the strategies each time I ride and so far I have been very lucky..... touching wood
In the UK motorcycles are 1% of the traffic, and 20% of the accidents. PS great channel, keep up the splendid work.
I absolutely love your videos Kevin! As a new (but not young) rider myself I found your videos extremely helpful!
Greetings from Greece!
On a roll that day bro!! Burn after burn!🔥🔥🔥 Ride on! 🏍
Thanks for the pinlock tip! I've never seen that. I'm going to have to remember to try that out when fall comes.
Definitely go to a shop for your first helmet (and other gear, imo). I did all the measurements, but would never have known I'm a long oval if I didn't go into the shop first.
@Kevin aka MCrider this is one of my favorite videos mostly because of the intro of each of the RIDERS. I realize that this is a serious topic though
ATGATT
All The Gear All The Time!
Great advice and very funny!
Thanks for helmet tips. I'm needing a good full face. Just so many to choose from. Now I can narrow it down at least..
Pinlock, I’m on it. This is also for those who suffer from migraines. Good stuff, thanks.
I apreciate the proof that none of the eggs were wasted in the production of this video
It's a healthy position to take as a mc youtuber to be able to inform people about safety without thrashing those who choose to not have a certain level of protection. Like you said in the beginning it's live and let live.
But when it comes to dressing for the ride i will say that i do like dressing for the ride. There is a ton of option nowadays and you can have denim jeans and a hoodie on a chopper and still have both provide great protection.
Thanks very much for the work you put into these training segments. Really appreciate the wealth of information.
Your welcome JC.
Thanks for telling me about helmet protection. Very helpful.
Excellent analogy, concise and clear
I am the adventure bike guy!!! Thanks for the videos.
Never knew Kevin had some comedic chops lol. Great video!
This is definitely my favorite video intro!!
Arr, I be resembling those remarks!!
Seriously though, I have a full-face helmet at all times on the bike. I used to have a turtle shell, but found it's best hanging on the wall of the garage.
As always, loving the content Kevin.
Great content, I used to live in Flower Mound, before I moved north.
Thanks for the good info and advice. It is very helpful to build healthy habits and mindset from the wisdom and experience of others; such as yourself. I am fairly new to your channel, and enjoy your tips and perspectives. Yes, Revzilla is a great online source for gear and reviews; I had a good experience with them.
The world traveler analogy was amazing. Bwahahahahaha!!!
Kevin, took your recommendation and bought an HJC IS-17. Nice helmet at a good price! I chose the metallic silver which matches my silver and blue paint on the bike. I put some high viz tape on the face shield and back of the helmet, but the silver should be very visible in the daylight anyway. Thanks for the videos, I'm picking up alot from them.
May sound a bit Overkill but even considering wearing a neck collar. Haven't heard of any stat on how many cyclists wearing helmets die from broken necks in crashes but I'm sure there's bound to be some.
Glad to have found these great videos, thanks for taking the time. You didn't talk about modular helmets this time, as an eye glass wearer my selection of helmets gets pretty slim. I've wondered how much protection I give up. More research needed, I guess!
Thanks Kevin ... love your vids. Keep up the great work! Just on Pinlock, they're not recommended for night riding.
I am totally hooked up to this channel! This is so helpful, eyes opening... Every video! Great! And I love Kevin's ideas of making a point through a story, an example or these eggs XD! Kevin, you're so cool! Thanx for the videos! I'll keep track...
+Vedran Urličić Thanks Vedran.
love your video's and i like that you at least have an attitude that the rider should decide, i realize that perhaps i'm safer with a skid lid, but As Ben Franklin once said "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." I have been Riding for 54 years, an Employee of motorcycle dealerships (mostly harley) from 73 to 2010 when i retired, i have taken several different riders classes and became a HD Riders Edge instructor, and took the Penguin Racing School class up here in Loudon, And i think that Rider Education is better than a Helmet ALL DAY LONG !!and Riding SOBER, i ride with people who go to Coffee Shops not Biker Bars. i own an HJC CL-17, Bell Qualifier and a Fulmer 1/2 helmet but i also have Arthritis in my Neck and i find helmets to be painful, so unless i go to Massachusetts or Vermont where i am Required by law.........I don't wear one. Beside my own neck issue, here are some Facts from a Study by Virginia Tech University: Helmets restrict hearing, Helmets restrict side to side vision, and Helmets restrict neck movement. Helmets Also cause Rider Fatigue (one of the greatest causes of crashes rider fatigue) Finally we have that troublesome little thing in Physics called Inertia !! if you ad 3-4lbs to your head and you fall down the laws of Inertia will cause your helmet covered head to hit the ground with greater force, in my 54 years of riding like most riders i have had a handful of accidents and Not 1 involved a head injury cause as soon as i knew i was going down i tucked my head up, the greatest injuries i have had and others i know like me, have been broken legs and ankles, some internal injuries from handlebars. Now i have NO issue with your Choice to Wear a helmet, all i ask is respect mine NOT to wear one. and Ask Dale Earnhardt how his Helmet Experience was.........Oh you can't his Helmet Killed him !! one more thing to ask yourself the NTSB says 10 times more head injuries happen in cars than happen on motorcycles, yet there is NO Helmet law in Any one of the 50 states for car drivers.
Hahahaha I love it! (The rider types at the beginning.) There's no excuse for lack of protective gear. A year ago I responded to a crashed rider who had his helmet...strapped to his bike. Light pole 1, rider 0.
I just bought my first and only full face helmet as a result of this video. I've always wore a helmet but it has only been a half shell. I bought the HJC IS 17 and the Pinlock lens. I bought the medium size and the first thing I learned is that there is a technique that you must learn in regards to putting the helmet on and taking it off. It would be helpful to add an additional video that shows some of your techniques. Pulling the helmet over the head and ears is a new experience. Getting the chin strap routed through the buckles (in the blind) and snapped is a new experience. Getting the helmet off takes a lot more effort too. All these things I'm willing to learn and will. The biggest surprise to me is the fact that I can't wear prescription glasses. I talked to Revzilla on the phone and asked about glasses. They had no solution for that so I think it would be helpful for you to mention that. Maybe you have a solution that you could pass on. The folks at Revzilla did suggest a thinner cheek pad if the helmet felt a little too tight. I wore the helmet for over an hour around the house and found no pressure points on my head and face but elected to order the thinner (25mm thinner) cheek pads. Thanks for the great videos.
Might be a bit late on a reply for this, but in response to 'can't wear prescription glasses' , ask your optometrist about sport glasses. I have a pair of goggle style sport glasses that have straight ear supports off the frame. No loop around the ears, that is. With those, I can put on a full helmet, then slip my glasses on through the raised visor. With the extra pressure of the pads on the side of my head, they stay firmly planted on my face, and I can actually SEE STUFF (which is good) on the road. One side note is, if you want a drop down sun visor, make sure you have room between it and the glasses before purchase. Test fitting is vital! Support your local Brick and Mortar store, because test fitting from online stores can take a Looooong time between fittings if you have to keep sending helmets back. (I happen to like and use Cycle Gear shops) [not affiliated with Cycle Gear shops, just sayin']
Personally I ride with all the gear . My helmet is an HJC IS MAX convertible. I don't feel the chin is quite as secure as a true full face but it's a nice helmet for $199. I live near Philadelphia and Revzilla. They are great and I've gladly spent my money there for my wife and myself. Also highly recommend Rusty Palmers in Honesdale PA for gear and service.
Riding as semi crazy sport. Leather jacket, Arai rebel (HJC incoming), riding jeans without their armor with zandona knee protectors, gauntlet gloves and half length sport shoes from aStars.
I'm feeling ok, event it's overkill, after I crashed, went into back of a stopped car, did some flying and came unharmed.
What's awesome is that I had "broken" skin on elbow, knee and hand, I'm firmly believing that without gear I would have no elbow and broken wrist/fingers, serious damage to knee and right foot. Saw the foot sliding hard and hitting ground and walkway. Would probably at least brake some fingers there too.
great video. thanks for the information to check motorcycle helmet safety.
Hey Kevin. I’ve been watching for about a month. I live and work in Dallas. I was in Moto Liberty today at lunch and got fitted for a new helmet. This was before I watched this video.
They will take good care of you at Moto Liberty. 👍🏻
This cracked me up, good info! I have yet to start riding but i plan to start on a dual sport, I'm from Dallas!
I hedged my bets and got a helmet that passed DOT, ECE, Snell and has a 5 star sharp rating. I give most credibility to Sharp which requires all zones to be below 275g at 8.5m/s to achieve a 5 star, which I believe is the same speed as Snell’s drop test. They test at 3 speeds, slow, ECE and Snell (6,7.5 and 8.5m/s) which covers many more scenarios than the others. My only caveat with Sharp is they don’t test chin bar strength or visor but Snell has me covered there. Also, their ratings often include outdated/discontinued lids and they don’t test adventure lids. Just modular which I’m not interested in.
My selection is the Bell Race Star with tri-flex lining (soft, medium and firm foams). Admittedly it’s huge in XL (their biggest shell) but my noggin is pretty important to me.
Pretty much how I comment on all these videos....who the hell is clicking thumbs down?
OK fine....there might be some young-bucks out there that are like "geez old geezers talking about safety safety safety safety blah blah blah....that's no fun!" Street riding is plenty fun just doing it....save the acrobatics for the track....the street is a battleground, this advice will save your life.
"Thumbs down" are coming from the squids who had to look up the definition.
MCrider, you bring the point home and also the bacon. I saw a young guy with a full face helmet hit a left turning car on the door going about 50mph. He was late for work and I was right behind him in my car. He lived but never worked again. He would have died if not for his helmet.
Stay safe mr Kevin thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤️😊
Thanks, you too!
I would like everybody to know that no actual eggs were harmed in the making of this video
Watching the beginning and lol...litteraly. I see where this is going. And yes I will finish this video in full. I love your videos way more than others...i mean I like Canadian Prepper channel...i like The Townsend. Yamie noob...eh some of his. As far as biker video go yours is the best most unbiased most well made safety and common sense videos ever.
You are the king shyt...and not the stinky shyt...im talking your the one and only Golden Crystal Shyt.
I love your shyt...not in a kinky way. But in a brotherly love way.
Bc that wasn't at all a weird choice of words....
just dont think about it too much and you'll be gravy baby.
No diggity, no doubt....
I'm stoked bc I got me first bike...a week ago. Havent done shyt besides 1st gear it around yard...ive rode. Ive driven in the past...but not my own machine...and I have ate it once or twice(maybe mor...eat mor chicken btw)
That was over a decade ago. I'm more mature now(or am I?, yes...yes I am...).
Almost ready. Just learning more before I go all spread eagle n shyt. Gearing up also... Of course.
I'm a bit silly, but, not straight up retarded...depends on perspective I reckon.
I'm way down in South Cacilac...wish I could meet/ ride with you one day.
Stay safe...dont crack too many eggs...you may get hungry eventually...just sayin
"Been dropped a couple of times but only in the driveway" followed by a picture of a totaled bike. LOL