Eyes forward for Safer Street Riding + Mirror Setup Tips

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  • @StewieTopless
    @StewieTopless 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    You’re literally the only person I actually interact with on YT… I rarely like videos & even rarely comment. But, I want to make sure you know people enjoy your content so you don’t stop making it. I know you’ll evolve, but I don’t want you to stop. Thank you sir

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Thanks man means a lot 🙂

    • @StewieTopless
      @StewieTopless 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@skyoom1 thank you. I’m one of those people who could see the “fake” content, so your channel is Uber refreshing. Since you’re so honest, I kinda feel like I know you. We share very similar vocabulary & your genuineness jumps off the screen. I’m being really vocal about it, cause I’ve felt this way about previous creators only to learn they care more for site analytics than the message received from their content *insert ruroc & ntb pitch* it’s all love, keep the rubber down brother

    • @Reaper51359
      @Reaper51359 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same, I almost never comment or interact with anyone on yt. This dude gives such good explanations that I've felt compelled to let him know how good he is lol

  • @reckless6015
    @reckless6015 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    as a newer rider this channel is my favorite the way you teach things are awesome

  • @attheveryend
    @attheveryend 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Best talking pair of gloves on two wheels. You're like the Paul Harrell of bikercycles. I can't get enough bro.

  • @citocaraballo7839
    @citocaraballo7839 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Skyoom , I'm 40 yrs old 23 yrs riding experience. And I must say you make some great videos. Good influence for the young rider community. Keep it up brother.

  • @mhoeij
    @mhoeij 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I agree, if you make a head check, it must be done quickly, you can never take the eyes too long off the road

    • @ericgreen1079
      @ericgreen1079 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any thoughts on putting a little blind spot mirror on your mirror if you have a decent size mirror?

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@ericgreen1079more visibility is always good but don't let it distract you from whats in front of you 🙂

  • @TrevorDodd-ev1sx
    @TrevorDodd-ev1sx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How refreshing and badly needed your channel is.
    I have been riding a motorcycle for over 40 years and I always find some nugget in your videos.
    It does no harm reminding yourself of the basics and not allowing complacency to set in.
    Thank you for your content.

  • @Wintersdark
    @Wintersdark 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is really good advice, and something that ive never yeard anyone talk about.
    Having the left mirror be out further is a fantastic idea, too! Particularly for merging/on ramps when you're in a lane that isn't parallel to the lanes youre merging into (ie highway onramps).
    Ive always had both of mine look into that side lane but also behind me, and thats meant there's a lot of circumstances where my left mirror isnt actually usable when I'd like to use it, and you're right: I don't need two mirrors that both look behind me.
    On ramps, lane changes to the fast lane/passing, hell even leaving parking spots would all be easier with the left mirror angled out a bit further.

  • @tl2913
    @tl2913 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good advice on mirror placement!

  • @monkeymang13
    @monkeymang13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just tried this yesterday. This is super helpful and easy to get used to.

  • @Butthurt_Beluga
    @Butthurt_Beluga 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just started riding a month ago. I was struggling with mirror positioning, constantly checking mirrors, the tac, and everything just felt wrong.
    Of all the beginner rider videos I've watched and after taking the MSF course, mirror placement wasn't mentioned at all so I was scared shitless when changing lanes because I just felt blind.
    Appreciate the info! Feel a lot more confident about mirror placement and focusing on what's in front of me.

  • @JohnBhaktul
    @JohnBhaktul 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yup this was very very helpful. I set up my mirrors and now all I do is move my eyes. Wow what a difference this makes, i feel less stressful when i ride. Also, i pulled on the opposite handlebar when i was turning omg, the bike leaned so easily. So i think i get now, just push and pull on the handlebars!

  • @calvin2516
    @calvin2516 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nailed it, thank you! I don't know how people ride without mirrors, without going one hand and looking all the way back.

  • @TheJanis1993
    @TheJanis1993 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    u described brilliantly the loop thing, atleast thats whats sometimes is happening to me when i ride. thank you.

  • @lililililililili8667
    @lililililililili8667 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My 08 cbr mirrors are useless for anything but inspecting my shoulders. Got the ugly extender mount things but it still sucks pretty bad. Stupid pinlock visor on my 6d helmet severely obstructs the over the shoulder view too. Might revert to bar end convex mirrors like the old days but that means no more front turn signals without finding some sort of aftermarket option.

  • @belovedbrother
    @belovedbrother 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an awesome video!! Thank you

  • @JCRule69
    @JCRule69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been trying to figure this out since I started riding. Going out to test this now.
    Thank you.

  • @josejaime8752
    @josejaime8752 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a newer rider, I’m loving your channel and all the tips ya got to help us be more aware. I’ve only been riding a month so still nervous about getting my left hand off the grip let alone do blind spot checks at speed but I believe I have a similar mirror setup already which helps keep my eyes ahead. The only times I really look down now is right before I shift cause I don’t wanna go too high in the rpms/check my speed since I can’t hear shit in my helmet with the visor down lol so I’m trying to get used to the feeling of how fast I’m going or need to be going before having to shift. I appreciate all you’re doing! Ride safe!

  • @craciun.adrian
    @craciun.adrian 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi! Thanks for the video, I really needed it,I'm a beginner and I have a honda cbr650r and it drives very differently compared to the motorcycle from driving school which was a naked motorcycle. Can you make more videos on how to drive a sports motorcycle correctly? Body position, approach to turns, etc. I really like the way you explain things. Thanks !

  • @wickedtomahawk9091
    @wickedtomahawk9091 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your videos because you answer the niche questions that nobody ever talks about. A very unique perspective.
    Edit: High quality vidoes, I think youll blow up one day.

  • @djsovain
    @djsovain 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @jewolf5801
    @jewolf5801 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey @Skyoom1, I love your videos, very informative and educational. I am a relatively new rider, bought a 23’ Ninja 400 in October 22’ and today it has 12K miles on it, so I do find your content very necessary. In regards to this video specifically, I can understand your mirrors are set up, it makes perfect sense. I tried it for myself, but after having them set up looking straight behind me on both sides, it was very hard to get used to the new set up, and I didn’t feel safe, so I had to change it back to the way it has been since day 1

  • @TheJanis1993
    @TheJanis1993 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    actually the way you put things really reminds me of life, we cant control past, but we kinda can control the future.

  • @hasandelgado7237
    @hasandelgado7237 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid, I’ve been riding for years and I will be trying this

  • @803scsubie
    @803scsubie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey that was me that asked about mirror positioning
    Great video per usual.
    That makes a lot of sense the way you set them and why. Thanks for going over that and for the sacrifice of moving your mirrors 😅

  • @012aaron
    @012aaron 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    just found your channel today and deadass you’re killin it i’ve watched like 5 videos now. i want to get a bike next year and you’re helping me be aware and be more knowledgeable about things i wouldn’t of thought of. i’m saving a lot of your vids keep doin what you’re doin

  • @IsaiahRodriguez-jt9tr
    @IsaiahRodriguez-jt9tr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good Job.

  • @hughtranter5044
    @hughtranter5044 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another superb explanation, I have never heard of this set up before. Prior to heading out on my bike tomorrow I am going to set up my mirrors as per your advice, but flipped for the UK 🇬🇧, many thanks, cheers Hugh

  • @W3B3Play1ng
    @W3B3Play1ng 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you I had a similar issue and I don't know anyone else with a bike so thank you!

  • @naispuma21
    @naispuma21 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this breakdown, as a newer rider this was extremely enlightening!

  • @wildmanjeff42
    @wildmanjeff42 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great tips and information !

  • @ales_krejci
    @ales_krejci 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very interesting approach, I must give it a try. I set up the mirrors sligtly different way. Left for me is the same as your right, directly behind me, some 30% of it blocked by my left hand, if I want to see more I move my hand inside, not my head. The right one is also directly behind, but tilted up. It has got two purposes. First - I can see through it much better in case I lean to right. And second and more important - I can see through it when I tuck in in high speeds, because then I see almost nothing in the left mirror.

  • @RELOADEDEDER
    @RELOADEDEDER 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I take the approach of having huge mirrors to see behind me and the side lanes on either side.

  • @alexnavarroalegria465
    @alexnavarroalegria465 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really helpful as a new rider. Thank you!

  • @urte4649
    @urte4649 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My whole life I've been passenger princess only and I've just got started with bike riding course. Yesterday I was surprised that I couldn't find much info about mirrors setup/use here on TH-cam. And today your video pop-ups on exactly this topic, thank you so much sir!

  • @moeclash238
    @moeclash238 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Keep making videos I enjoy them and it gives me dopamine. Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @Ben_Dover787
    @Ben_Dover787 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very useful & logical, but not preachy. Great content! Keep it up!

  • @eyesdry
    @eyesdry 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was actually wanting some advice on this recently, appreciate the reminder to flip them over since in UK lmao, thanks again for the good tips and great content.

  • @Stoned_squid
    @Stoned_squid 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Dude I’m always moving my head and arms around trying to see anything in my mirror lol. This is great!

  • @YouT860
    @YouT860 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this info!

  • @pauloffborba
    @pauloffborba 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Great tips.

  • @AllClutchNoBrake
    @AllClutchNoBrake 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to see a video on tire pressure set up and how to safely raise and lower your tire pressure to test what works. I run a few lbs off of manufacture settings (27/34 on an R3) but I see a lot of riders riding with equal pressure in both tires and I don’t want to over inflate my tires and yeet myself into a corner because I lose grip.

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maaaaan you have no idea the bees nest tire pressure is 😂. I have it as something in a later video to discuss but on the r3 I would personally run it as stock. Will increase longevity and tire profile will feel better. Smaller tires especially a few psi will make a big improvement in feel

  • @CharlesBrewer-k8u
    @CharlesBrewer-k8u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Skyoom!

  • @jvillain9946
    @jvillain9946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I personally set my mirrors up so that both sides show both behind me and the corresponding lane. Just like you would in a car. Have the mirror set so it sees the edge of the rear panel of your car or bike and the neighboring lane. Feel I get a full scope of what is around me without compromising either side. Then again mirror set up is also dependent on the bike. Some bikes just have horrible mirror position. At which point I suggest looking aftermarket.

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ninja 300 easily wins the award for worst stock mirrors of any bike bar none and its not even close 😂

  • @ministerpillowes
    @ministerpillowes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ideally I'm thinking to put some little blind spot mirrors on because traffic is bipolar here. We either drive as one, slow, parade mass of cars/scooters/motorcycles, or people come up on you from behind like it's the City Streets Autobahn.
    What makes it bad is scooter laws force scooters to the right no matter what you're doing-- going straight, turning right, turning left.... so you never know if the Autobahnidiot will be zooming up on you and past on the left or right, so can't really try your offset mirrors.

  • @DiagolonRider
    @DiagolonRider 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i can't see a fkn thing outta my mirrors lol, i bought these little round stick-on mirrors and they're a God send... when they're not flying off 😅

  • @billygould9362
    @billygould9362 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’d like some information on pushing through the pegs. What feeling am I searching for? That probably makes no sense but best I got.

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nope I get you don't worry haha, think of pushing your hips and thighs into the tank by pushing through the pegs with your toes

    • @billygould9362
      @billygould9362 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@skyoom1ok, I’m gonna try and use that. Thanks. Also, great video on the mirror set up. Stealing it as well. Great content man.

  • @levilawrence8032
    @levilawrence8032 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the videos

  • @DeniedClimax
    @DeniedClimax 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just put my stock mirrors back on because the vision from the aftermarket was terrible..went from trynna look cool to trynna see stuff coming up behind me without constant head checks

    • @jvillain9946
      @jvillain9946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rizoma stealth mirrors I assume?

    • @DeniedClimax
      @DeniedClimax 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jvillain9946 yessir. and really it all came down to red lights. I dont so much need mirrors while riding, but stopping, especially on the way to work in the mornings..nice to see what's going on behind ya

    • @calvin2516
      @calvin2516 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DeniedClimax Just took my $500 Rizomas off and put them in a box. The deep shoulder checks were killing my neck and taking my eyes off the road too long.

  • @jimt1240
    @jimt1240 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    True facts👍
    When you said turtle in the road I laughed thinking how I stoped for two goats in the road yesterday.

  • @shosholozabalafon2436
    @shosholozabalafon2436 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent content !

  • @kryptonitefitness
    @kryptonitefitness 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Vid

  • @5padeZ6
    @5padeZ6 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Subbed. Gorgeous machine 👌🏼

  • @grimreamer2512
    @grimreamer2512 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like all your vids, keep up the good work. I have to ask though, what are those gloves? I want to grab a pair

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thor.1's from Bison track, got a link and discount code in description 🙂

  • @outpaceking
    @outpaceking 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi can you do a video on choosing 400ccs or 600cc ? like was it worth it to get those bikes like zx4rr for example😅

  • @thejoyfulcorpse
    @thejoyfulcorpse 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video
    How do you check your sides/behind when on a highway and in a more tucked down position?

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Keep your head and chest up whenever you need to stay aware of whats around and change lanes. And I'm absolutely not advising this but hypothetically* if you're tucked you should be going so much faster than traffic blind spots won't really be a factor 😂

    • @calvin2516
      @calvin2516 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@skyoom1 Thats my issue im working on, only reason im going 20 over is because I can't see.. LOL. Stock mirrors back on helped a ton, im going to work on the positioning.

  • @M4xme
    @M4xme 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First off thank you so much for the content 🙏
    I’m 1m86 and I cannot look into my mirrors without lowering my head on my 390 duke, I’m just too close from the handlebar (hence the mirrors).
    Have you managed to setup it up properly on your duke ?
    Greetings from France :)

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep my duke's mirrors are 10/10 best I've ever owned actually haha but I'm a lot shorter at 1.7m so they sit almost eye level for me haha
      Have you tried rotating the stems farther away from you? Only thing I'd think that may help since they'd be farther out and less under your nose

    • @M4xme
      @M4xme 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@skyoom1 I didn’t try that, definitely will. I realised with your video how little time I spent setting my mirrors. Like 5 min once and never touched them again ^^
      They surely deserve some more time.
      May be if I push the left one forward, I will have it on my peripheral view, and focus on that left lane as you suggest. Can’t wait to give it a try asap :)
      Thank you for responding, all the best !!

    • @M4xme
      @M4xme 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@skyoom1 I didn’t try that, definitely will. I realised with your video how little time I spent setting my mirrors. Like 5 min once and never touched them again ^^
      They surely deserve some more time.
      May be if I push the left one forward, I will have it on my peripheral view, and focus on that left lane as you suggest. Can’t wait to give it a try asap :)
      Thank you for responding, all the best !!

  • @slowsloth2519
    @slowsloth2519 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bar end vs oem on this?

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bar ends look awesome on the right bike but they're definitely more form over function

  • @Dexx1s
    @Dexx1s 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And it's only now that I realize that that's how I use the mirrors in a car too.

  • @Xenertia117
    @Xenertia117 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Respect bro ! Excellent vid ! I may or may not get to ride a supersport but i will make daym sure my son /daughter does 😂 n they better chck out ur channel whn i introduce it to them
    Btw whch gloves bro ? Cool af

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thor.1's from bison 🙂

  • @tarcioanold
    @tarcioanold 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do I search for to find those gloves?

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Got link on my bio w/ 10% off code 🙂. Bisontrack.com these are the Thor.1's

  • @chevy4004
    @chevy4004 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's funny, I built the habite in a car with, mirror forward mirror forward speed check and forward again

  • @kvernesdotten
    @kvernesdotten 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do the same thing with the mirrors, but since I live in a very mountainous area I also slightly tilt one up and one down. Not much, but I find it helpful in hilly areas. Also, how do you run your audio when recording? Sounds clear and very little background noise, do you do the double mic then sync video thing? ^^

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you keep your left slightly lower?
      And a $25 movo mic plugged into gopro, the idea of having a 2nd electronic that could fail on me would risk me losing my sanity haha. This gopro is walking a fine line towards getting spiked as is 😂

    • @kvernesdotten
      @kvernesdotten 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@skyoom1 Iiiii will have to sit on a bike and check tbh, its one of those things I do but if someone asks I get uncertain haha^^ Iirc left is slightly higher and slightly outwards to see further back and up hills, but now im actually unsure.
      I tried a mic on gopro and it just picked up so much noise, then I tried plugging it into the packtalk and that was even worse. So much wind its borderline unwatchable with sound on =7

    • @jvillain9946
      @jvillain9946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get a gopro 12 or acepro. Your cardo audio bluetooths straight to the camera. So much easier and neater

    • @kvernesdotten
      @kvernesdotten 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@skyoom1 I checked, you were right. Left is out and down, right is in and up. Not by much, but just so it covers a bit more distance. It makes sense for countries that drive on the right side of the road, but at the same time I dont think it matters too much since it kinda depends on the angle of the road behind you anyway. If you ride uphill in a lefthand turn it might work fine but if you ride downhill in a right hand turn it might not etc. Maybe it just complicates things too much, but I like it haha ^^

    • @kvernesdotten
      @kvernesdotten 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jvillain9946 Thanks for the tip! Im no moto vlogger but I like to collect some footage for my own use. Very easy to spot mistakes or memorize a nice trip!

  • @mads4345
    @mads4345 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Post more.

  • @jordixboy
    @jordixboy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dont agree with all, looking behind you can help you in different ways, what if a guy is behind you comming at full throtlle, you could react to that and move onto another lane avoiding beind rearended

    • @skyoom1
      @skyoom1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heres how I see it, its one of those what ifs thats so rare and so unlikely you're trying to prevent the 1% by taking your eyes off the 99%. If someone is going fast enough that them just rolling you is a concern you wont have the ability to react and your reaction may make the situation worse. This is a lesson I-75 Atl teaches better than any other 😂. Chances are dude doing 100 plans to cut it by you, if you panic dip to the right you've now thrown off his plan and hes panicking too. Being predictable will always make you safer to aggressive drivers around you
      At lights and stops and congestion pay attention to whos rolling up behind but safe lane positioning is your biggest and most important safety net there.
      In heavy traffic the chances of someone cutting infront of you is higher than the person behind barrelling through, pay attention ahead and position in lane to hedge bets from behind

  • @MakeTracks
    @MakeTracks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First 🎉

    • @MakeTracks
      @MakeTracks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the quality content, as always!