I was riding my bike home last week and there was a guy in front of me lane splitting as well and he was showboating a bit we were going three of us cuz there was another biker behind me about 38 to 45 mph lane splitting but he was really leaning left and right lane splitting I felt like he was going to fall so I was kind of easy on the gas / throttle and sure enough not even 3 miles down the road where I got on the freeway he f****** ate s*** right in front of me and I was able to slow down and part because I have already fallen down myself before so I just paid more attention now I also practice counter steering a lot more
I always leave my bike in first gear at stop lights and constantly scan my mirrors in case I need to escape. Anyone approaches, I flash my brake lights. No desire to get levelled from behind by an inattentive driver. Drive safe!
When learning to drive a car you are taught to look and check all the entrances at the lights before going through. It doesn't take much time just slow down a bit, check and keep going. so if we have to learn it to drive a car bikers should definitely do it since they are less protected.
That’s how a friend of mine got killed a couple years ago. As soon as he got the green light, he went into the intersection but the dude with the red light thought he could make it through the oncoming cars. Red light dude is still rotting in jail and won’t be out until he’s old and grey (he was on drugs when the accident happened so that didn’t help his case either)
Hands down the best channel on youtube about the topic of motorcycle safety. This strategy of going over and analysing crashes teaches far more than a single course. Learning through sheer repetition.
I learned quickly (also the hard way) about panic braking on my first bike. It’s important to realize there’s a very good chance you’ll encounter multiple threats at the same time requiring you to multitask not just one defensive maneuver but several. Example: A construction zone with gravel debris on a curved road with poor visibility of an upcoming stop light, difficult to anticipate if it’s red or green = A perfect recipe for panic braking and a lay down scenario. The best you can do is be ready and alert of all threats not just focus on a single one. Also practice in a open lot how to control a skid so you don’t freak out when your tire loses traction on bad roadways. You’ll be able to react methodically by muscle memory and ride it out!
Aaron Martinez Man, first week of riding last summer I drove over a tar snake. Back end came out from under me. That was a scary feeling I was not expecting.
Had my bike licence since 2011 but haven't had a bike for the last 5 years. Got a bike last month and my confidence was really low. This helped massively. Great video, really informative
I've been a truck driver for 20 years and I've just now bought my first bike (2008 Vulcan 900). I see alot of the same saftey tips go hand and hand. Space and speed along with situational awareness is the key to being behind the wheel or on the bike. I love these videos and I've been cramming as many in as I can find. Keep up the good work. Thanks !!
I know it's not quite the same, but I drove a 28 ft box truck for a few years, and it definitely made me much more conscious of not only my driving, but everyone else's as well. Mad respect for you guys/gals that drive the big rigs.
Welcome to the club...I'm a noobie rider too but an old safe driver...."Space and speed along with situational awareness"-YES...and ride like you're invisible
A lot of tips you’ve pointed out (cover your brakes, forward planning and exit plans, space cushions, avoid an hazard before it becomes an emergency, etc etc.) should be applied even when driving. All advanced defensive driving. Good job 👍
I was gonna try and save some money and not do any Rider Training or Motorcycle Safety Course. After watching Dan for a couple months I’m convinced that training is necessary and I will be booking a course tomorrow. Thanks for all the helpful info Dan!
The course is a blast and good even for experienced riders. Couple hundred bucks you get to practice and ride in safe area on someone elses bike. Just have fun with it. Can catch harley davidsons course at half price every now and then.
If you haven’t I highly suggest it when I did it I felt like I wasn’t actually learning that much but 30 minutes out in the road and everything from the class was was extremely helpful and kept me focused and confident
Jesse Ervin good luck on course. If it isn’t cancelled due to virus. I did my cbt (msf in England) the day before lockdown and passed it easy. I legally had to, but I’m still glad I did it. After lockdown is over, I’m looking to get a 125cc as I’m 18
For anyone wondering, no a bright suit doesn't just help "A LITTLE" it actually can help the most. People will notice a bright green coat very quickly. It just looks stupid.
And honestly you can buy a high vis. Reflective vest, put it on top of a white motorcycle jacket and it doesn’t look bad at all. Those vests are super cheap too.
Unfortunately a bright suit does help just a little. Human vision is tuned to dynamic sources of light and color. Wearing a bright suit on your body, which you keep as motionless and moving as smooth as possible and is also covered up partially by the bike, does not make you substantially more visible than any other color. From what I have read the safest way to set up a bike is: Modulating headlight (Dynamic lighting, catches the attention of people around you) Daytime Running Lights spaced as far apart as possible (Allows humans to judge speed more accurately) So good news, the rider doesn't have to look stupid, but the bike can.
@@DoubtfulTrain Absolutely not true. Hi vis, gear helps a great deal, not to mention night time riding, if you ride long enough you should know better.
@@Klaxet high viz gear helps a ton when the person observing it is at an angle to reflect light off of it (e.g.. trailing, incoming, or approaching from side). However, in this particular "waiting to turn scenario), the person observing is typically not at an angle where their own headlights are reflecting light off the gear, thereby making it minimally effective *in this one scenario*. Hi viz gear is a passive/reactive visibility enhancer, but for a scenario where the observer is stationary with very little reflections bouncing off the gear, the rider must have secondary ways to make themselves more visible that are *active* techniques so they can originate light that will be seen by the observer.
Bright colors are not that visible. Just do a test and observe moto riders as you come across them. From most typical angles in most conditions riders themselves are not that visible (unless they are super tall perhaps). By far the most visible things are lights. There surely are some specific situations/angles where body of the rider (clothing) is quite visible, but I don't think they are that common.
Headlight modulators are legal in all 50 states by Federal Law. I've been amazed at how well they work to increase car driver awareness of motorcycles. I don't see any reason why they are not more commonly-used.
Doing my CBT here in the UK next weekend. I've been practicing in (private) car parks with my dad who has been riding for 40 years. But watching this channel makes me even more confident not cocky about how to handle a bike.
Using two fingers on the brakes instead of four greatly helped me learn to ease onto the brakes instead of the instinctive 'oh crap' full grab that ends in disaster. Greetings from North Phoenix...
Two things I ALWAYS actively remember while riding are two things I learned from the MSF rider course and learning to drive a car - 1) maintain seeing what is 12 seconds in front of you and 2) if you're looking at something for more than 2 seconds, you're staring. Those two principles alone are what keeps me upright!
Loved this video. I'm wanting to get into riding but ever since my fathers bike crash 2 years ago i've been nervous. Thank you for all the hints and tips. keep the ride along videos coming. Be safe.
On top of all these great tips, when a car is waiting to enter or cross your path of travel, I always focus on their front wheel as opposed to the car itself. As you're traveling at speed, it is MUCH easier to detect if a car is beginning movement into your path (i.e., forcing you to take action) by looking at their wheel instead of the car body as a whole. Many drivers will creep forward just before they accelerate, partially because people are generally indecisive when judging oncoming traffic and partially to get a better view of the road they are entering. The creep can be largely imperceptible by looking at the car body (hood, bumper, driver, etc.), but the wheel always gives it away. If the wheel is not at a dead stop, assume the car is coming out. A dead stop wheel can then be double-checked by trying to make eye contact with the driver.
I appreciate your videos. This one helped me realize that I've gotten lazy with ABS brakes. I need to do some parking lot practice with progressive braking in the huge zone before ABS kicks in. I've been riding for a half century and have developed some practices that I never hear on videos, but that I think are important. - Blind spots. Stay out of 'em. When passing through a car's blind spot I adjust lane position to give me more reaction time. I also watch the driver's head to see if they check their mirror. If their head moves to the mirror it's time for Orange Zone. - I like the idea of modulating headlights by swerving slightly. One of the things I like most about Euro bikes is the headlight flasher. I use min all the time for cars preparing to turn. - Car driver phone usage. It's illegal where I live, but you can see people looking back and forth between their laps and the road. They could be doing something else, but phone distraction is a good bet. ; ) - You touch on smooth throttle control, but it is so important for stability in a huge variety of situations. Thanks again for the vids. I hope this is helpful.
1000% do more videos like this... you’re videos are why I’m more confident out on the road keep it up. Definitely keeping some people more safe out there
Yes please keep doing these narrated ride along! Having a visual to go along with your instruction makes what you are saying make so much sense. Educational stuff like this is super needed!
Personally, you've told me a lot of what I already knew and have experienced but I appreciate the further analogy into this and I think it's great you've gave a reason as to why you do this to be safe. Keep up the good work man and help share some motorcycle safety .
You are so right mate put yourself in a good position is key to riding. Such as leaving a bigger gap in front of you from the car that's ahead. And also putting yourself in a better position where most drivers can see you once you have stopped
Hazard awareness is the key, when passing my test i had to watch these videos and click the mouse when there was a hazard. So overtaking a bus near a crossing big no no stuff like that. Thanks for encouraging safety man! Coz biking is such an amazing experience. I am coming to the end of my first year of biking(Ihave a cbr600) perfect first bike! And want all bikers to enjoy but expect the worse. Stay safe all
I'm gonna share my experience in emergency breaking that saved me from rear ending a car. I was on very familiar route I use to take everyday to work running 90 to 80 kph following a car approaching a curve, I had a long cushion from that car so I assumed I didn't have to go too slow and tried to continue at my typical speed taking that curve, but the car took a full stop and all of a sudden I'm gonna rear end him, what I did was grab both my breaks and the clutch gradually but it wasn't enough that I had to add more, that was the time my rear tire locked and start to skid, but as soon as I felt the skid I immediately released both my breaks and re-applied them again, my bikes got no ABS so I had to improvise and mimic it manually, lol. And I stopped with just a few inches or so. That was the first time I did that out of reflex, and it worked and saved me from bunch of headaches. What I learned was not to get too confident and don't assume things that happen on the road are always the same everyday. Thanks man, I learned a lot from you. I got 0 accidents on the road since I started to ride a bike, all thanks to you.
Wow yeah... that one was dangerous... My near criminal experience was I nearly hit a child who crossed on a road. I swear, my bike was stop 100cm before in front of him and my entire rear was lifted 45 degree making me a "sudden acrobat biker", I was both terrified and impressed. Remember kid... always watch your left and right before crossing.
If you bite too hard and start to fish tail then let off too fast then it will slam back straight and it can throw you laterally. Glad it worked out for you. But if you bite too hard, better to go half off and ride the fish tail out until you gain control.
@@petrolheadJJ you could slowly be going across an intersection but didn't present yourself and get tboned by some idiot? Is it still speed??? Stop being ignorant. Awareness is key.
This is exactly how I ride... you couldn’t have explained it better. My sons about to start riding on the road and we are going to watch this together!
I had a crash not too long ago from panic braking - I broke my right hand in three places and took a lot of skin off both forearms and my right knee. This is my tips for people if they are beginner riders like me and want to avoid this from my perspective (1 Month riding experience): 1. Either buy a bike with ABS or if you cant afford to, adjust your brakes so that they are not so sensitive, my mates warned me even being experienced riders that the brakes were ridiculously tight, this lead to a lockup and crash by me even though realistically i didnt even brake that hard - Get them adjusted and find a level that suits you 2. Please for the love of god wear your safety gear! I was wearing a helmet, boots and gloves but i didnt have a jacket or riding pants - This lead to a lot of skin being taken off me and honestly was so annoying - 5 months later and it hasnt healed still - make sure you wear it all even if you are just going down the road real quick 3. Take in your surroundings - So many times there is course road or projectiles - These can cause instant crashes, particularly for the inexperienced - Focus on your riding 100% and always assume the person in a vehicle or anything else, hasnt seen you. I plan to get back into riding, but i will be fixing up the 250 ninja, selling it and getting a 2020 honda rebel with ABS instead, dam they are sexy!
Just saw this... Great video. I have been riding for over 20 years and have bought many new bikes in that time. Everything from a Hayabusa to a Goldwing. I currently ride a 2018 VMax. In any case, I almostg always replace the stock horn and install a Denali Sound Bomb. NEVER EVER be afraid to use your horn even if it is to gain attention from another driver. Also, NEVER EVER ride in another persons blind spot!!! Either accelerate past them or drop back.
I almost rear ended someone yesterday when I was relying on engine braking to ease up on the brakes and I found myself stuck in 4th gear with my shifter stuck in my kickstand spring 10-15 feet away from a stopped car. On my second try to downshift I gave up and swerved into the lane to the left since I noticed it was empty. I probably would have dumped if a car was in that lane. I'm so appreciative of your videos. I know your words are pounded into my head.
I just purchased my first bike Triumph 1200 XC Scrambler, thank you for so many great safety tips, it really puts my mind into a much safer way of thinking.
Great video mate. Not rushing and always being on the lookout to predict has saved my skin plenty of times, it’s great advice. When I learnt to ride, my instructor got us into the habit of looking right at the driver of a vehicle when scanning, which can wake up the distracted drivers. Just a glance but that acknowledgment definitely helps. Ride safe o/
Great advice for anyone driving anything on the road. Been driving for 50 years with no accidents, because I have done these things. Now, at age 62, I am thinking of buying my first bike--a Yamaha VStar 250. Maybe, I am too old. Maybe I'm dreaming.
Hey Dan Dan, I really appreciate this kind of video. I crashed my last bike in 1993 when I had turned on an E-W road and the sun had just cleared the rim of the Yuma mesa. I was blinded by the low angle an brilliance of the unfiltered sun. I really enjoy this kind of presentation, because you are reinforcing exactly what I was thinking every time I rode. 🤗 (And I am vicariously enjoying the ride.)
We have a saying in india "Ride on the road like everyone Is trying to hit you and you will reach safe at home" The oir awareness mantra😀 Btw loved your videos love from India 🇮🇳
My dad used to say, "Aise drive karo jaise sab 1 number ke gadhe ho." It translates to, "Drive in such a way that everyone else on the road is an asshole."
Great video man... I wish it can reach all motorcycle riders to see this... speed is the issue. I will complete 20 years of motorcycles next year in 2021, I had 2 major accidents, both because speeding over limits...Thanks God and universe or who ever protected me back then because my childish mind didn't for sure... 9 friends died from our group of 12 from childhood... for stupidity.... sport bikes... a shame and a waste of life for nothing.... drive safe! Respect!
I rarely brake hard... My Shadow I locked up the front tire once in gravel, but I came off fast enough I never dropped it.... it was close and one of those holy hell moments... If you ride awake at the speed limit and obey traffic laws, you will rarely need to brake hard too.
And when you need to do it, you won't be able to because you have never practiced it. You have set yourself up to fail in a big way. There are lots of unforeseen hazards out there that have nothing to do with you following the rules.
Another safety maneuver everyone should practice is staying in position when coming up to a light with a left on green... Staying in position 3 makes it easier for cars thinking of turning left to see you... i can't count how many times that saved me from an accident or emergency maneuvers...
My always dream has been drive a motorbike... I had a terrible accident when I was 17 and I was learning to drive a motorbike, I am afraid, I got traumatized by the experience, however, always the motorbike were in my heart, and has been a long-lasting dream as something that I would like to enjoy without afraid... and your videos are re-newing this passion, I have for motorbikes, like an old love renewing itself... thank you so much... Love your videos..!!!
Great stuff. This video can save lives. Also, no drunk driving. Give your keys to someone responsible who has tough love and won’t give in if you beg for the keys drunk. Every year someone dies at Daytona because of drunk driving.
So many people just blame "cagers" on crashes and forfeit all responsibility. Even if the person who cuts me off or slams the brakes is being unsafe, I am responsible for my own safety and I need to maintain awareness and control to the best of my abilities.
Remember, you're already doing better than cars for time. So if you take the time to pray before jumping on the bike, then riding safe, you'll so get there faster than if you just jumped on the car and tried to fight traffic.
Thank you for all this information I am new to motorcycles and just had a crash in my moped, I spend 3 days in the hospital and I'm still recovering from it, no broken bones but some skin burns, and like you say brake panic was what it got me into the crash, so thank you for this video I took note of everything you said, cheers mate!!
I was nervous on my first actual highway ride but about 20 minutes in I found myself with no traffic and absolute perfect conditions for riding absolutely blissful
This was great, this is how i prefer to learn - watching someone ride and then narrate. i haven't even got on my bike yet or taken my class but trying to flood my brain with best practices and precautions to practice while driving so that i apply them on my bike.
Lol... my country is basicly the same in traffic as India hahaha... Riding motorcycle is not a luxury, it is a mean of survival. You will have lots of challanges in every intersections, thinking which is the fastest yet the safest way to cross the intersection
I know a lot of experienced riders who have done trips in India and they didn’t mind riding there at all. Said there was a lot of traffic but it was pretty manageable for most good riders
Ansh Chaudhary yeah the worst I’ve heard about it is in the city traffic could get heavy so riding slow for a while is just kinda a pain in the ass but still very easy to ride in and I’ve heard most people aren’t as blind to motorcycles there cause they’re used to it
You should definitely learn how to use the front brake in a gentle yet quickly and progressively firm manner, but ABS will prevent virtually all wheel lock.
@William Shakespeare abs really help when hard brake in straight line with slippery road conditions, but you still need to be careful when turning, abs won't help much
i just got my motorcycle endorsement today. I dont have a lot of hours road riding, but I have spent many hours on dirtbikes. The dangers of the road are many and its a little nerve wracking knowing that so many hazards could cripple or kill me on the road.... I appreciate these videos because they are new to me, a beginning rider. Experienced riders might take all this for granted because its old news to them, but little tricks and habits that you talk about are like gold advice-nuggets
I finished my 3 day class, got my license, and waited a year to get my first bike. Just picked up a CBR500R and I really appreciate the refresher. Great video, and great presentation, thank you!
I think people should also take a lot of advice and apply it to cars. I have found myself doing everything in this video that can be translated into car while driving a car.
thanks I've quite of things I'm 64 and I'm planning to get a motorcycle lic your vd is pretty real showing the possible ways to avoid accidents and preventing one great thanks!!!
Thanks Bro - I'm a baby rider and picking up my first bike in October 21 so I'm nervous. Any thoughts and tips from experienced riders is welcome right now. Bless you man and safe travels always!
Kinda sounds like "just dont crash lol" Jokes aside, all the bad experiences ive had as a biker so far could have been avoided by me, including the last crash that put me out of commission for about 2 months so far and another 4 to come, even though the full blame went to the car that hit me. Usually its being Zoned out or overly hyper that caused issues. Nearly flew out of a corner once because i went in too fast for example. not for the bie but for me. had the bike relatively new, didnt know it that well it didnt lay down enough, luckily had no oncoming traffic. another time. back in my 125 days, overtool a truck while overestimating my bikes power and ending up in a blind spot for a few seconds, again, luckily no oncoming traffic. Or in this last big crash, which was caused by a driver not paying attention and turning left in front of me or more likely into me. if i didnt assume he saw me, which is the unfortunate truth that we have to deal with, i would have slowed down somewhat in advance, taken a more active positionand could have braked or swerved, at least to a point of minimizing the crash. like this, i instead hit him head on at about 60kph. Pay attention guys. dont ride if youre exhausted or overly tired.
Hey, just wanted to say that this channel is awesome and as a person, who just got his first bike a couple of days ago, I appreciate these kind of videos. I have so much to learn, and it feels good knowing there are people out there willing to teach.
"Slowly into a situation, fast out of the situation"
Decent rule of thumb.
Yessss bro
Especially corners
@@grimmywizard Fast out of the situation ?
I was riding my bike home last week and there was a guy in front of me lane splitting as well and he was showboating a bit we were going three of us cuz there was another biker behind me about 38 to 45 mph lane splitting but he was really leaning left and right lane splitting I felt like he was going to fall so I was kind of easy on the gas / throttle and sure enough not even 3 miles down the road where I got on the freeway he f****** ate s*** right in front of me and I was able to slow down and part because I have already fallen down myself before so I just paid more attention now I also practice counter steering a lot more
Decadent rule of thumb.
I bet the people at the stoplights are in their car saying "look at that guy having a full-on conversation with himself."
That would be ironic hahaha
I was watching this, all the hand movements he's doing at a red light lol
Is he crazy, lock the door kids and don’t make eye contact
Hahaha i was thinking that
😂😂😂😂😂
Never forget you can do wheelies and drive over car.
Gi Joe Only in the movies
Brian Jones This is not a big thing with a motocross.
Tried this with a grom, works better to duck and go under the car
My rally outroads your super moto
Put your go-pro on and show us how it's done.
I always leave my bike in first gear at stop lights and constantly scan my mirrors in case I need to escape. Anyone approaches, I flash my brake lights. No desire to get levelled from behind by an inattentive driver. Drive safe!
Who takes their bike out of gear in the middle of traffic? That's taking away your own escape capabilities :/
@@VK-pk8uz Riders who rest their clutch hand at stop lights. Seen it.
Good idea Brad; I too flash my brake lights in my car when another car approaching me from the rear...it helps make him awake!
Excellent, my riding instructor told me that 20 years ago.
You probably have ocd
Another thing is most riders will see a green light and not scan for drivers illegally going through a red light. Gotta always be on the look out!
That's a huge issue where I live! I see people run lights so often you'd think there wasn't even a light
When learning to drive a car you are taught to look and check all the entrances at the lights before going through. It doesn't take much time just slow down a bit, check and keep going. so if we have to learn it to drive a car bikers should definitely do it since they are less protected.
In Germany we don't really have this problem
You are lucky here in Hawaii the red light running is extreme, police refuse to enforce the laws.
That’s how a friend of mine got killed a couple years ago. As soon as he got the green light, he went into the intersection but the dude with the red light thought he could make it through the oncoming cars. Red light dude is still rotting in jail and won’t be out until he’s old and grey (he was on drugs when the accident happened so that didn’t help his case either)
Hand down the best audio I’ve ever heard during a motorcycle video
Hands down the best channel on youtube about the topic of motorcycle safety. This strategy of going over and analysing crashes teaches far more than a single course. Learning through sheer repetition.
Not Dirt bike lunatic or those safety instructors?
MC Rider and Motojitsu are great too. No need to rank them, in my opinion. Appreciate them all :)
💯 this page is the most informative for situational awareness I learned more from this guy than the actual California Safety course
HardwareG33k totally agree and no expletives: praise God Yehovah, what a refreshing full valuable stream of content.
@@catreagin8716 look oversea's too mate ...... we're good at this in Australia too :-D
I learned quickly (also the hard way) about panic braking on my first bike. It’s important to realize there’s a very good chance you’ll encounter multiple threats at the same time requiring you to multitask not just one defensive maneuver but several. Example: A construction zone with gravel debris on a curved road with poor visibility of an upcoming stop light, difficult to anticipate if it’s red or green = A perfect recipe for panic braking and a lay down scenario. The best you can do is be ready and alert of all threats not just focus on a single one. Also practice in a open lot how to control a skid so you don’t freak out when your tire loses traction on bad roadways. You’ll be able to react methodically by muscle memory and ride it out!
Shout out to road paint and tar snakes that when wet are like ice strips.
The real enemies
My road to work has 18 metal manhole covers, over 10 of which are on bends. It should be illegal.
Aaron Martinez Man, first week of riding last summer I drove over a tar snake. Back end came out from under me. That was a scary feeling I was not expecting.
Metal plates are even worse
thatstheguy07 did you go down? Or recover?
Had my bike licence since 2011 but haven't had a bike for the last 5 years. Got a bike last month and my confidence was really low. This helped massively. Great video, really informative
It's when your confidence is high that you'll have a problem. Take it slow, and stay on two wheels my friend.
I've been a truck driver for 20 years and I've just now bought my first bike (2008 Vulcan 900). I see alot of the same saftey tips go hand and hand. Space and speed along with situational awareness is the key to being behind the wheel or on the bike. I love these videos and I've been cramming as many in as I can find. Keep up the good work. Thanks !!
I’m also a truck driver. I completely agree! Drive/ride safe brother
I know it's not quite the same, but I drove a 28 ft box truck for a few years, and it definitely made me much more conscious of not only my driving, but everyone else's as well. Mad respect for you guys/gals that drive the big rigs.
Welcome to the club...I'm a noobie rider too but an old safe driver...."Space and speed along with situational awareness"-YES...and ride like you're invisible
A lot of tips you’ve pointed out (cover your brakes, forward planning and exit plans, space cushions, avoid an hazard before it becomes an emergency, etc etc.) should be applied even when driving. All advanced defensive driving.
Good job 👍
ridding since 18 now 56, best info out there. Thank you Dan
have you ever crashed
you are the reason I didn’t give up riding
this dude talks better going 60 on a bike than i do after being given a couple days to write a speech.
This is over-dubbed. He is not talking when riding.
@@rsilvers129 the hand gestures/ body language matches up in the white-helmet sections.
The guy talks for a living...
@@rsilvers129 actually, he is
Seriously thoooooo
I was gonna try and save some money and not do any Rider Training or Motorcycle Safety Course. After watching Dan for a couple months I’m convinced that training is necessary and I will be booking a course tomorrow. Thanks for all the helpful info Dan!
G B Agreed, courses is booked for April 11th - first one of the year here in Canada.
If nothing else, the course can save you a little bit of money on insurance
The course is a blast and good even for experienced riders. Couple hundred bucks you get to practice and ride in safe area on someone elses bike. Just have fun with it. Can catch harley davidsons course at half price every now and then.
If you haven’t I highly suggest it when I did it I felt like I wasn’t actually learning that much but 30 minutes out in the road and everything from the class was was extremely helpful and kept me focused and confident
Jesse Ervin good luck on course. If it isn’t cancelled due to virus. I did my cbt (msf in England) the day before lockdown and passed it easy. I legally had to, but I’m still glad I did it. After lockdown is over, I’m looking to get a 125cc as I’m 18
That last minute of the video was uncanny! Everything you were JUST talking about woven into a seamless string of events. Good video.
For anyone wondering, no a bright suit doesn't just help "A LITTLE"
it actually can help the most. People will notice a bright green coat very quickly.
It just looks stupid.
And honestly you can buy a high vis. Reflective vest, put it on top of a white motorcycle jacket and it doesn’t look bad at all. Those vests are super cheap too.
Unfortunately a bright suit does help just a little. Human vision is tuned to dynamic sources of light and color. Wearing a bright suit on your body, which you keep as motionless and moving as smooth as possible and is also covered up partially by the bike, does not make you substantially more visible than any other color. From what I have read the safest way to set up a bike is:
Modulating headlight (Dynamic lighting, catches the attention of people around you)
Daytime Running Lights spaced as far apart as possible (Allows humans to judge speed more accurately)
So good news, the rider doesn't have to look stupid, but the bike can.
@@DoubtfulTrain Absolutely not true. Hi vis, gear helps a great deal, not to mention night time riding, if you ride long enough you should know better.
@@Klaxet high viz gear helps a ton when the person observing it is at an angle to reflect light off of it (e.g.. trailing, incoming, or approaching from side).
However, in this particular "waiting to turn scenario), the person observing is typically not at an angle where their own headlights are reflecting light off the gear, thereby making it minimally effective *in this one scenario*. Hi viz gear is a passive/reactive visibility enhancer, but for a scenario where the observer is stationary with very little reflections bouncing off the gear, the rider must have secondary ways to make themselves more visible that are *active* techniques so they can originate light that will be seen by the observer.
Bright colors are not that visible. Just do a test and observe moto riders as you come across them. From most typical angles in most conditions riders themselves are not that visible (unless they are super tall perhaps). By far the most visible things are lights. There surely are some specific situations/angles where body of the rider (clothing) is quite visible, but I don't think they are that common.
Headlight modulators are legal in all 50 states by Federal Law. I've been amazed at how well they work to increase car driver awareness of motorcycles. I don't see any reason why they are not more commonly-used.
I don't even know what that is
So... Maybe you should do some research?@@mr.murphy5529
Doing my CBT here in the UK next weekend. I've been practicing in (private) car parks with my dad who has been riding for 40 years. But watching this channel makes me even more confident not cocky about how to handle a bike.
And also remember to look ahead through the turn as if you’re already there. If you’re staring at a sign or guardrail you’re more likely to go into it
Using two fingers on the brakes instead of four greatly helped me learn to ease onto the brakes instead of the instinctive 'oh crap' full grab that ends in disaster.
Greetings from North Phoenix...
I actually hit break and change clutch with one finger only
We've all been there at one point
I naturally use grip the bar with my index and thumb and grab the brake with my other 3 fingers
Frankie K. That’s a great lesson to learn!
Great tip
It's great to see there is someone making such videos, rather than a crash compilation!👍🏼
There's always more oil by traffic lights and to a lesser extent, stop signs.
And in the middle of the lane as opposed to the sides where a car's tires track.
I'm a new rider, and the "active narrative" of potential hazards while you ride is extremely helpful. Perhaps the most helpful. Thank you.
Ride-alongs are awesome !!
Two things I ALWAYS actively remember while riding are two things I learned from the MSF rider course and learning to drive a car - 1) maintain seeing what is 12 seconds in front of you and 2) if you're looking at something for more than 2 seconds, you're staring. Those two principles alone are what keeps me upright!
Is staring a bad thing?
@@andrewmartin5029 Is that a serious question?
@@TacitSwine750 it was, im taking the final course tomorrow.
Twelve seconds? If you’re going 75 that’s a quarter mile.
Use your eyes, like a fighter pilot.
Loved this video. I'm wanting to get into riding but ever since my fathers bike crash 2 years ago i've been nervous. Thank you for all the hints and tips. keep the ride along videos coming. Be safe.
On top of all these great tips, when a car is waiting to enter or cross your path of travel, I always focus on their front wheel as opposed to the car itself. As you're traveling at speed, it is MUCH easier to detect if a car is beginning movement into your path (i.e., forcing you to take action) by looking at their wheel instead of the car body as a whole.
Many drivers will creep forward just before they accelerate, partially because people are generally indecisive when judging oncoming traffic and partially to get a better view of the road they are entering. The creep can be largely imperceptible by looking at the car body (hood, bumper, driver, etc.), but the wheel always gives it away. If the wheel is not at a dead stop, assume the car is coming out. A dead stop wheel can then be double-checked by trying to make eye contact with the driver.
Road debris, yea, pile of leaves got me a block from home.
Yes, good 1.
Moss from a long term leaky sprinkler dumped my first gold wing. Slippery stuff.
I appreciate your videos. This one helped me realize that I've gotten lazy with ABS brakes. I need to do some parking lot practice with progressive braking in the huge zone before ABS kicks in.
I've been riding for a half century and have developed some practices that I never hear on videos, but that I think are important.
- Blind spots. Stay out of 'em. When passing through a car's blind spot I adjust lane position to give me more reaction time. I also watch the driver's head to see if they check their mirror. If their head moves to the mirror it's time for Orange Zone.
- I like the idea of modulating headlights by swerving slightly. One of the things I like most about Euro bikes is the headlight flasher. I use min all the time for cars preparing to turn.
- Car driver phone usage. It's illegal where I live, but you can see people looking back and forth between their laps and the road. They could be doing something else, but phone distraction is a good bet. ; )
- You touch on smooth throttle control, but it is so important for stability in a huge variety of situations.
Thanks again for the vids. I hope this is helpful.
1000% do more videos like this... you’re videos are why I’m more confident out on the road keep it up. Definitely keeping some people more safe out there
Yes please keep doing these narrated ride along! Having a visual to go along with your instruction makes what you are saying make so much sense. Educational stuff like this is super needed!
Personally, you've told me a lot of what I already knew and have experienced but I appreciate the further analogy into this and I think it's great you've gave a reason as to why you do this to be safe. Keep up the good work man and help share some motorcycle safety .
You are so right mate put yourself in a good position is key to riding. Such as leaving a bigger gap in front of you from the car that's ahead. And also putting yourself in a better position where most drivers can see you once you have stopped
Love the ride alongs with you talking and showing up real life possibilities! Please keep it consistent 📈❤️
Hazard awareness is the key, when passing my test i had to watch these videos and click the mouse when there was a hazard. So overtaking a bus near a crossing big no no stuff like that. Thanks for encouraging safety man! Coz biking is such an amazing experience. I am coming to the end of my first year of biking(Ihave a cbr600) perfect first bike! And want all bikers to enjoy but expect the worse. Stay safe all
I'm gonna share my experience in emergency breaking that saved me from rear ending a car. I was on very familiar route I use to take everyday to work running 90 to 80 kph following a car approaching a curve, I had a long cushion from that car so I assumed I didn't have to go too slow and tried to continue at my typical speed taking that curve, but the car took a full stop and all of a sudden I'm gonna rear end him, what I did was grab both my breaks and the clutch gradually but it wasn't enough that I had to add more, that was the time my rear tire locked and start to skid, but as soon as I felt the skid I immediately released both my breaks and re-applied them again, my bikes got no ABS so I had to improvise and mimic it manually, lol. And I stopped with just a few inches or so. That was the first time I did that out of reflex, and it worked and saved me from bunch of headaches. What I learned was not to get too confident and don't assume things that happen on the road are always the same everyday.
Thanks man, I learned a lot from you. I got 0 accidents on the road since I started to ride a bike, all thanks to you.
Wow yeah... that one was dangerous...
My near criminal experience was I nearly hit a child who crossed on a road.
I swear, my bike was stop 100cm before in front of him and my entire rear was lifted 45 degree making me a "sudden acrobat biker", I was both terrified and impressed.
Remember kid... always watch your left and right before crossing.
If you bite too hard and start to fish tail then let off too fast then it will slam back straight and it can throw you laterally. Glad it worked out for you. But if you bite too hard, better to go half off and ride the fish tail out until you gain control.
Thank you for your videos. I’m a beginner rider and just bought my first bike. I really like how u explain everything so well.
Not having seen the vid yet, I'd say first three causes are
1)speed
2)speed
3)speed
You forgot to add 'speed'.
No... the problem is not speed, but "suddenly no speed"
Speed is not the problem. Not paying attention, panicking and target fixation are the primary causes of motorcycle crashes.
@@ExpatriotSilencers Reduced speed makes it easier to pay attention and leaves time to react. How is this not obvious to everyone?
@@petrolheadJJ you could slowly be going across an intersection but didn't present yourself and get tboned by some idiot? Is it still speed??? Stop being ignorant. Awareness is key.
This is exactly how I ride... you couldn’t have explained it better. My sons about to start riding on the road and we are going to watch this together!
I had a crash not too long ago from panic braking - I broke my right hand in three places and took a lot of skin off both forearms and my right knee. This is my tips for people if they are beginner riders like me and want to avoid this from my perspective (1 Month riding experience):
1. Either buy a bike with ABS or if you cant afford to, adjust your brakes so that they are not so sensitive, my mates warned me even being experienced riders that the brakes were ridiculously tight, this lead to a lockup and crash by me even though realistically i didnt even brake that hard - Get them adjusted and find a level that suits you
2. Please for the love of god wear your safety gear! I was wearing a helmet, boots and gloves but i didnt have a jacket or riding pants - This lead to a lot of skin being taken off me and honestly was so annoying - 5 months later and it hasnt healed still - make sure you wear it all even if you are just going down the road real quick
3. Take in your surroundings - So many times there is course road or projectiles - These can cause instant crashes, particularly for the inexperienced - Focus on your riding 100% and always assume the person in a vehicle or anything else, hasnt seen you.
I plan to get back into riding, but i will be fixing up the 250 ninja, selling it and getting a 2020 honda rebel with ABS instead, dam they are sexy!
Just saw this... Great video. I have been riding for over 20 years and have bought many new bikes in that time. Everything from a Hayabusa to a Goldwing. I currently ride a 2018 VMax. In any case, I almostg always replace the stock horn and install a Denali Sound Bomb. NEVER EVER be afraid to use your horn even if it is to gain attention from another driver. Also, NEVER EVER ride in another persons blind spot!!! Either accelerate past them or drop back.
I almost rear ended someone yesterday when I was relying on engine braking to ease up on the brakes and I found myself stuck in 4th gear with my shifter stuck in my kickstand spring 10-15 feet away from a stopped car. On my second try to downshift I gave up and swerved into the lane to the left since I noticed it was empty. I probably would have dumped if a car was in that lane. I'm so appreciative of your videos. I know your words are pounded into my head.
I just purchased my first bike Triumph 1200 XC Scrambler, thank you for so many great safety tips, it really puts my mind into a much safer way of thinking.
Great video mate. Not rushing and always being on the lookout to predict has saved my skin plenty of times, it’s great advice. When I learnt to ride, my instructor got us into the habit of looking right at the driver of a vehicle when scanning, which can wake up the distracted drivers. Just a glance but that acknowledgment definitely helps. Ride safe o/
The state of the roads over there leaves me speachless. Thanks for the lessons.
6:47 when you want to be a motorcyclist but you don't have a motorcycle lol
lmfao
Lol
That's funny! Im over here thinking that now!
No motorcycle no problem. Just wear helmet and start running on the road.
Taotao tbr7 $2000 out doors legal solid build will do 60
Just bought my first bike. Yamaha vstar 650. Thank you this helped. Respect.
Super helpful. Thank you!
really? Do you ever ride a bike?
Great advice for anyone driving anything on the road. Been driving for 50 years with no accidents, because I have done these things. Now, at age 62, I am thinking of buying my first bike--a Yamaha VStar 250. Maybe, I am too old. Maybe I'm dreaming.
Hi Dan,
Modulating headlights are federally legal on motorcycles, so you can get them anywhere.
By “federal” i’m assuming you mean the USA?
sory4beinanonymous Yessir, I’m in the US, sorry for not clarifying
Hey Dan Dan, I really appreciate this kind of video. I crashed my last bike in 1993 when I had turned on an E-W road and the sun had just cleared the rim of the Yuma mesa. I was blinded by the low angle an brilliance of the unfiltered sun. I really enjoy this kind of presentation, because you are reinforcing exactly what I was thinking every time I rode. 🤗 (And I am vicariously enjoying the ride.)
We have a saying in india
"Ride on the road like everyone Is trying to hit you and you will reach safe at home"
The oir awareness mantra😀
Btw loved your videos love from India 🇮🇳
im pretty sure thats a saying everywhere, its just done with different accents lol.
ahaha i have anxiety, so i already think every car is trying to hit me 😎
My dad used to say, "Aise drive karo jaise sab 1 number ke gadhe ho."
It translates to, "Drive in such a way that everyone else on the road is an asshole."
When he explains about the gravel part ....
All Indians: pathetic
@Merz - Sometimes. I meet such guys on the road every other minute. Traffic sense in India is absolute 0.
Great video man... I wish it can reach all motorcycle riders to see this... speed is the issue. I will complete 20 years of motorcycles next year in 2021, I had 2 major accidents, both because speeding over limits...Thanks God and universe or who ever protected me back then because my childish mind didn't for sure... 9 friends died from our group of 12 from childhood... for stupidity.... sport bikes... a shame and a waste of life for nothing.... drive safe! Respect!
I use the headlight dance all the time. Just a little shimmy shake to let them know you're there.
Not much different than the things I did while driving a tractor trailer for years.
Thanks for the great video.
I rarely brake hard... My Shadow I locked up the front tire once in gravel, but I came off fast enough I never dropped it.... it was close and one of those holy hell moments...
If you ride awake at the speed limit and obey traffic laws, you will rarely need to brake hard too.
And when you need to do it, you won't be able to because you have never practiced it. You have set yourself up to fail in a big way. There are lots of unforeseen hazards out there that have nothing to do with you following the rules.
I've learn a lot from this video, much respect❤❤💯💪🏽
Another safety maneuver everyone should practice is staying in position when coming up to a light with a left on green... Staying in position 3 makes it easier for cars thinking of turning left to see you... i can't count how many times that saved me from an accident or emergency maneuvers...
What do you mean by staying in position 3??
@@skillfuldabest Position 3 is the right side of the lane, 2 is the middle and 1 is the left side.
My always dream has been drive a motorbike... I had a terrible accident when I was 17 and I was learning to drive a motorbike, I am afraid, I got traumatized by the experience, however, always the motorbike were in my heart, and has been a long-lasting dream as something that I would like to enjoy without afraid... and your videos are re-newing this passion, I have for motorbikes, like an old love renewing itself... thank you so much... Love your videos..!!!
Great stuff. This video can save lives. Also, no drunk driving. Give your keys to someone responsible who has tough love and won’t give in if you beg for the keys drunk. Every year someone dies at Daytona because of drunk driving.
A wise rider is a safe rider. Thank you, a great video Dan.
So many people just blame "cagers" on crashes and forfeit all responsibility. Even if the person who cuts me off or slams the brakes is being unsafe, I am responsible for my own safety and I need to maintain awareness and control to the best of my abilities.
I've been riding for about 40 years and I still got really good safety information here! Great Job! Thanks!
Remember, you're already doing better than cars for time. So if you take the time to pray before jumping on the bike, then riding safe, you'll so get there faster than if you just jumped on the car and tried to fight traffic.
Thank you for all this information I am new to motorcycles and just had a crash in my moped, I spend 3 days in the hospital and I'm still recovering from it, no broken bones but some skin burns, and like you say brake panic was what it got me into the crash, so thank you for this video I took note of everything you said, cheers mate!!
Can you do more videos on you riding and analyzing what you're seeing in front you and how you would deal with the situations.
Certainly one of the more useful safety videos I have seen. Good.
Fellow riders don't forget to break-in new tires, take it easy for the first 100 miles.
I'm a new rider and videos like this are extremely helpful, thank you!
New female driver, love the ride along thank you Dan! Sometimes on the road I have your voice in my mind haha.
I was nervous on my first actual highway ride but about 20 minutes in I found myself with no traffic and absolute perfect conditions for riding absolutely blissful
Yeah try to stay out the highway set it to bicycle always that where most motorcycle meet there maker
Brown stage is a perfect example of "first you say it, then you do it"
Hehe!
I would say "In spades", but you'll need one of those.
just make sure you wear your brown pants.
This was great, this is how i prefer to learn - watching someone ride and then narrate. i haven't even got on my bike yet or taken my class but trying to flood my brain with best practices and precautions to practice while driving so that i apply them on my bike.
If you come to India and drive, you'll have PTSDs after going return about driving 🤣 or Driving Phobia 😵☠️ 🤣
Lol... my country is basicly the same in traffic as India hahaha...
Riding motorcycle is not a luxury, it is a mean of survival.
You will have lots of challanges in every intersections, thinking which is the fastest yet the safest way to cross the intersection
@@Dominus_Potatus sounds like Japan or Indonesia 😂
I know a lot of experienced riders who have done trips in India and they didn’t mind riding there at all. Said there was a lot of traffic but it was pretty manageable for most good riders
For me India has been better than half of the other countries that I have drove in.
Ansh Chaudhary yeah the worst I’ve heard about it is in the city traffic could get heavy so riding slow for a while is just kinda a pain in the ass but still very easy to ride in and I’ve heard most people aren’t as blind to motorcycles there cause they’re used to it
This is a phenomenal video. Every new rider in the world needs to see this
You should definitely learn how to use the front brake in a gentle yet quickly and progressively firm manner, but ABS will prevent virtually all wheel lock.
@William Shakespeare abs really help when hard brake in straight line with slippery road conditions, but you still need to be careful when turning, abs won't help much
i just got my motorcycle endorsement today. I dont have a lot of hours road riding, but I have spent many hours on dirtbikes.
The dangers of the road are many and its a little nerve wracking knowing that so many hazards could cripple or kill me on the road....
I appreciate these videos because they are new to me, a beginning rider. Experienced riders might take all this for granted because its old news to them, but little tricks and habits that you talk about are like gold advice-nuggets
And never, never day dream.
I love your use of colored frames and arrows highlighting what you're talking about.
The whole video was pretty good he put a lot of time into these videos it was good the whole time
I finished my 3 day class, got my license, and waited a year to get my first bike. Just picked up a CBR500R and I really appreciate the refresher. Great video, and great presentation, thank you!
2:00 or get a bike with abs, saved my ass (and bike) multiple times. Never want a bike without it
Robin Rides unless you’re racing at a high level, idk why you wouldn’t want it
@@404nobrakes I agree, I've been doing this 36 years, never had to rely on ABS once. Check out my stuff.
@@404nobrakes Hello? This is a video about street riding.
As a young teen about to get my first bike this helps alot thank you
the first clip with the sun is my worst fear, even in a car.
I think people should also take a lot of advice and apply it to cars. I have found myself doing everything in this video that can be translated into car while driving a car.
I've wrecked the entire Honda line but I never had an accident from going too slow or being too sober...
thanks I've quite of things I'm 64 and I'm planning to get a motorcycle lic your vd is pretty real showing the possible ways to avoid accidents and preventing one great thanks!!!
#6: Don't watch Yammie Noob 👀
🤔 Lol
What’s wrong w yammie
Thanks Bro - I'm a baby rider and picking up my first bike in October 21 so I'm nervous. Any thoughts and tips from experienced riders is welcome right now. Bless you man and safe travels always!
Kinda sounds like "just dont crash lol"
Jokes aside, all the bad experiences ive had as a biker so far could have been avoided by me, including the last crash that put me out of commission for about 2 months so far and another 4 to come, even though the full blame went to the car that hit me.
Usually its being Zoned out or overly hyper that caused issues. Nearly flew out of a corner once because i went in too fast for example. not for the bie but for me. had the bike relatively new, didnt know it that well it didnt lay down enough, luckily had no oncoming traffic. another time. back in my 125 days, overtool a truck while overestimating my bikes power and ending up in a blind spot for a few seconds, again, luckily no oncoming traffic.
Or in this last big crash, which was caused by a driver not paying attention and turning left in front of me or more likely into me. if i didnt assume he saw me, which is the unfortunate truth that we have to deal with, i would have slowed down somewhat in advance, taken a more active positionand could have braked or swerved, at least to a point of minimizing the crash. like this, i instead hit him head on at about 60kph.
Pay attention guys. dont ride if youre exhausted or overly tired.
My biggest bane gravel on corners. Had an accident like that in the late 90's, still rattles me today. Excellent advice, well done.
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The ending when you explain your thought processes as you ride was hella good, very helpful thanks
I’m this close to buy my first bike, now I’m gonna give it a second thought😰
That sky looks stunning
Hey, just wanted to say that this channel is awesome and as a person, who just got his first bike a couple of days ago, I appreciate these kind of videos. I have so much to learn, and it feels good knowing there are people out there willing to teach.
I think it’s cool how you’re talking while showing footage of you cruising around
As a new rider, this has been invaluable advice. A very informative video.. thanks man.
Enjoyed this teaching session as you ride, I like that format.