It's why it's a good habit to "stick some toe in it" every time you take a curve... just to turn the brake light on for the idiot behind you. You can always add pressure if you're going a little wide and "shore it up" as it were... BUT just kicking the light on helps avoid some morons running right up your ass... usually. ;o)
I honestly don't do any engine braking without also engaging my brakes. For a long time, I didnt do any engine braking and would only stop with my brakes. I just recently reintroduced engine braking into my routine, but I still apply brakes along with engine braking.
just wanted to say, there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing a full leather suit on a bike when you go for rides, it may be overkill, but safety is safety, just don't ride the roads like a race track :D
Me:wears full leather suit, race gloves,boots and helmet, and an airbag.... Also me: rides a 2003 125cc trail Edit: I used to go on tracks so most of my equipement come from there... still if there is one things that can't be overkill, its safety équipement...
@@2strokehatza well that's good but beware, motocross protection are made to wistand shocks but not abrasion so they are not that good for the road... but should be ok if you don't go too fast or drive on dirt road... if you get a bigger motorcycle you should invest in proper gearing for road purposes...😉 ride safe✌️
It’s legal in UK to filter and split - but you still get the haters and I have had idiots in their tin cans deliberately blocking or actively trying to knock me off -- f.f.s. The reason a ride a motorbike is to avoid sitting in traffic jams -- most uk drivers have a big car with normally only ever 1 person what the fuck -- motorbikes do far less environmental damage…. Don’t be jealous just because you to lazy, stupid or scared to take any risks.
Same in Aus, I go between traffic at jogging pace but at least once a journey I will have someone move over to block me, you'll never change the behaviour of jealous people though, just remind yourself how miserable they are and resist the urge to send their mirror to the shadow relm
@@georgel3657 Same. I am in South Australia. Even had someone threatened to kill me for filtering, and was going to report me to the police for doing so. I told him to ring away. Yes, there are some that do block you on purpose. Even had some twatt swing his trailer into my bike, clipped my mirror, but my bike clipped his car on the was past. Sweet karma to his car.
At present in California I know of two car drivers serving time in prison for attempting to block a motorcycle in traffic. It is a crime in California and those two wear observed by Highway patrol officers.
@@theoldman8877 I'm so glad, if they made contact they could be facing manslaughter charges. If someone did that to me in front of police in front of the UK they wouldn't give a flying fuck. Half of them are so incompetent they would probably blame me for filtering even though it's perfectly legal.
I have to disagree with switching feet while stopped being noob (sometimes). Sometimes it's nice putting it in neutral and relaxing if you know the light will be long. I've been doing it for 12 years at the occasional long stop light. Great video though!
Yep I was going to write the same thing. There are some lights around these parts that are notoriously long, and anytime I stop at those, I pop into neutral and sit back because I know I'm going to be there for several minutes (and longer if pedestrians use the buttons to cross).
we have timers on stop lights so you know exactly how long you can chill there in neutral (also great to see how long is green going to be when zooming through intersection, adds a lot of safety to "I can make it")
Sometimes? Well, so i put my bike nearly every time in neutral. I mean, i put it in it, so i know thats in neutral, so i dont keep forgetting it to put it in first gear to drive off. In my opinion only noobs use the clutch the whole time the light is red. Why should i waste energy in holding the clutch, when i simply can put in neutral? If youre so insecure about using the clutch and gears of your bike properly then keep holding the clutch, yes, so its easier for you to take off, but when you know your bike wll, just put in neutral. It makes the day way easier and relaxing
@@alexanderjanke1538 Actually if you downshift to first gear BEFORE stopping you won’t forget it to drive off. I essentially stay in first gear with clutch in and right foot on the brakes so I can react to any situation. And if I know the light will take some time before turning green I switch to neutral before stopping too so I never have to take my right foot off the brakes (yup, not even to go back in first, if you’re quick enough you can put the first gear while keeping your right foot on the bike 😄)
I’ve been riding for 45+ years and ride like no one can see me and everyone is trying to run over me. As for stop signs and putting it in neutral that’s to save wear and tear on you clutch system. With today’s 8 way traffic lights you can be holding your clutch in for a very long time so putting it in neutral is more of a anti wear maneuver than a newbie maneuver to me. And yes, always wear your helmet and protective gear.
motorcycles clutches don't wear out by holding them since they are submerged in oil. Your hand might get tired but the clutch is fine. I even hold the clutch on my manual car and those are dry and the wear and tear is pretty negligible. Certainly not worth risking your safety, but if you can be reasonably confident that you won't get rear ended, then sure, I guess. You'll just be a sitting duck if the car behind you doesn't stop. You'll never get it in gear on time.
@@joemann7971 are you a motorcycle mechanic? My clutch is hydraulic, so no cable. And holding it on for extended periods of time just puts un needed strain on it including the release mechanism. Have you ever had a hydraulic clutch bleed down and start engaging the clutch at a stop? And I’ve been riding and working on bikes for 46 years and have never had an accident with a car involved. You have to ride like no one can see you and everyone is trying to run over you, trust no one. Thanks for the concern but I think I’ll be ok.
@@BikeStandByMe so, do you also not hold the brakes during a stop because of unnecessary wear? Brakes are hydraulic too. Just seems silly to avoid doing things for safety just because they've never happened before. That's a similar mentality as the guy that doesn't wear a helmet because he's never crashed of before. While its not as severe, its still a pretty big risk. If anything, hydraulic clutch should be less wear since you don't have metal cable that stretches over time. I always stop in gear, right foot on rear brake, look for cross traffic and take off as soon as the light turns green. I put my safety in own hands, not in the hands of other drivers. For all I know, you've just been lucky for the last 45 years. Luck can eventually run out.
@@joemann7971 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 so you aren’t a motorcycle mechanic are you? Do whatever you want and I will do the same but I’m not about to take advice from someone like you.
@@BikeStandByMe I know enough to work as motorcycle mechanic of it paid me more than what I do for living. These are motorcycles, not rockets. Lol. It doesn't take a genius to work on a motorcycle. You just seem like the type of guy that doesn't even do their own brakes or oil change. So, I guess that makes sense why you expect a mechanic. Lol
Yesterday I was coming down a highway in California and came up on a construction zone I can see that the stoped cars extended a long ways, there was a flagman up there I stopped to wait after a few more minutes I realized that I was no longer sweating the outside temperature was 110 degrees in the shade. I know what that means I was dehydrated and in danger of having a heat stroke very soon so I filtered past all those cars and went up there and told the flagman the situation he provided me with water and told me to take position in the front of the line of cars while I was filtering up there a few cars honk horns one person tried to hit me with his car door. How long do you think their delay would have been waiting for an ambulance to come and pick me up out of the road after I stroked out ?
I filter/split lanes all the time in CA as well. So far no problem with people opening a door. Why would anyone want to purposely hurt someone in that manner. Do they not think they'll get charged?
As a truck driver and rider myself, I can’t tell you how many times a motorcyclist has been in my trucks blind spot and I was able to hear the bikes exhaust and never even realize a bike was there until the sound hit. Not saying loud pipes saves lives but it does help to an extent of letting a riders presence be known. And as for swapping my feet up while at an intersection, I’m definitely no noob but when I know I’m at a light that just turned red or I just know will take forever to turn green, I much rather let my left hand rest from holding a heavy clutch and see the traffic patterns to know when my light will turn green and then get my limbs in the right places before the light turns green. 😉
My last bike was loud and when coming by people I would see them either look over their shoulder or check the mirror. I never sit in a blind spot. My current bike is fairly quiet and I almost never see anyone respond at all when I am coming by. I would say I have about 90% more people coming in my lane know than when I had the loud pipes. People are free to believe what they want but I put 70,000 miles on my last bike and now at 52,000 on my quiet 2018. Huge difference in how many people don't see of hear me and try to run me over.
I have a routine now when it comes to watching Yammie's videos. I'll watch about five minutes, get inspired to take a ride, and then watch the rest when I come back.
You're right about the leg stretch at stop lights. Some bikes have a person's legs a bit cramped and it's great to get both down at a light for a minute. My reason in a lot of cases is my wife being on the back and if she wiggles the wrong way to get comfortable we could be on the pavement if I'm sitting there with my foot on the back brake.
Also, my bike weighs 800 lbs and sometimes I’m a bit lazy and I have issues with my left leg
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One more reason: when the red light is long, sometimes i stop using both brakes and put down my left foot, then to switch to neutral, put down the right. Then put both feet on the ground.
Same, if it's a long light I'll sometimes shift back and fourth to rest. Or sometimes I'll put both feet on the ground and stand up, straddling the bike, because my ass hurts. Won't do this for brief stops, but if I know I'll be sitting at that particular light for a while.
I get your idea, but honestly, if I'm going out riding, trust me I'll wear my leather 2 piece (and ofc a good helmet as always). Not because I want to drag my knee (that and excessive speeding is in my opinion for the track), but because if god forbid I'll drop the bike and slide, I want to have something that protects me, and allows me to do that. Plus leather is not going to flap all over you in the wind. But sure I guess it's preference at this point, /w this tech going into gear. Cheers!
I can't agree more. If you do fall off, most of the time the gear will separate at the waist and you'll get terrible burns. The skin graft kind. Happened to a couple pals of mine. I ride in a two part leather suit that zips across the middle so stays together. Plus in the UK and France, it's considered good driving to touch the knee if you respect the speed limit. Because you are keeping the bike in a safer position (higher tire/road contact).
I got the sense he was referring explicitly to the one-piece racing suits. leather jacket and riding pants isn't your typical "I'm about to be silly" clothing.
I wish it were normal nationwide. The excuse is usually that people aren't used to bikes doing it, so drivers will not know how to react. It also doesn't help that we're a minority.
I wouldn't have a problem with either except for one issue. If someone scrapes their grip down the side of my truck, are they gonna stop and exchange info? Nope, they're gonna run and there's nothing I can do about it. Probably a rare incident but certainly it happens.
@@Nymrawd-for-real Are implying that motorcyclists are on average less responsible than drivers with 4 wheels? I personally believe the potential benefits outweigh the miniscule odds of your door getting scratched without compensation.
Bagger dads with shorts, sandles and a skid lid are so common around here. Looks like a rolling mid life crisis. Even the best gear is cheaper than a skin graft.
I don't have problem with people riding without gears, their choice. But what I hate the most is ... those showing their fat belly while riding. Please, can't throw up in my helmet.
Omg the foot switching 😂 I always think the car behind must wonder wtf I'm doing. Glad I've got into the rhythm of it now but I'm caught in neutral every so often at larger junctions and I do the little dance dance
This is why we have different kinds of gear. I wear a kevlar hoodie and jeans when it's scorching, leathers for mild days and textiles for cold and rain
I used to work at a motorcycle dealership and my favorite memory from it was when I was on door duty (had to keep a tally of customers entering the store and which department it was for so we could remain open. Yay covid). I was working on the door to the apparel and parts department and a guy rolls up on a crotch rocket, nothin but a hoodie, helmet and some athletic sweat shorts, and vans sneakers. I greeted him at the door, and mentioned I assumed he was coming in for apparel. When he asked why I said that, I pointed out that I figured he would rather pay the money for a good pair of riding pants then the time, money and pain of having his legs rebuilt just to find out he'd never ride again. Coincidentally he left with a pair of riding pants 😂
Don't get me wrong there are more harley guys in shorts and cut offs with no helmets than I care to see, but for whatever reason every time I see a sport bike with no gear it's some dude on a busa with shorts and a t-shirt
I guess it is regional. I've seen an equal amount though. I commonly see riders with shorts and a t-shirt. But hey, at least they're wearing a helmet and what I assume are motorcycle gloves.
Here in Brazil the dudes who ride Harleys are usually middle aged wealthy guys in full protective gear from head to toe. But it's not uncommon to find poorer people riding Honda cg 125s wearing only flip flops, shorts and a tank top.
This must be a regional thing. I live in Pennsylvania and I never, ever see anyone in shorts. I do see some people on cruisers with no helmets but I'm cool with it. If they want to take that risk, doesn't affect me.
Filtering is legal in the UK (as long as you don't break the speed limit) but lots of car drivers don't understand so they get irate. Just quote Rule 88 of the UK Highway code!
I will often put the bike in neutral, not because I am a noob, but because of arthritis in my hands. Also, I have a high bike, so different feet down, depending on the slope of the road, or dips in the road next to the bike. Sometimes I do leave the bike in gear at the lights, sometimes not. You really can't tell the experience of rider by how they stop. More so by how they take off, if you get to watch them over time. I do get it is a generalisation, and stereo types exist for a reason, but the reason is general, and the usually the sample size is small, and the sample rate in short. ie. I saw one person doing it one time, so that is how they must all do it, all the time. Yeah, nah.
I wouldn't call myself a noob either ( I usually try to stay rolling until the last moment without even stopping) but I always brake with my foot and hand and the last few meters with only the hand brake while getting my right foot down as I stop. That's how we learn it before handling exams in the Netherlands anyway, also gives the opportunity to ride away quickly having your left foot on the shifter instead of puling it up first. And I normally always put it in neutral, only keep the clutch engaged if I'm in front of the line and I can't see other traffic lights telling me when I get a green light.
@@jesselopez0008 In my case, I'm from Canada, so no flashing displays other than flashing Red/Amber/Green which has different meanings...also, 2 stop signs or uncontrolled intersections (no stop signage) or railway stops lights will have traffic sitting for a very long time.
The only thing that a motorcyclist ever done was a Harley trying to do a wheelie (to this day no one knows why) at a car & motorcycle meet, ran into an Audi R8 (the wheels on that thing cost about the same as the bike itself) and then proceeds curse and threaten to sue the organizers (myself along with bunch of others) and effectively getting us kicked out with the commotion they caused
Apparently you have never checked the cost of a new Harley , I serious doubt the wheels on that cage cost $34,000 . You could spend $ 25,000 on a Harley in 1980. And I'm not talking about custom bikes I'm talking about Factory bikes there are custom bikes out there that run in the $200,000 range.
Love this! A friend and myself just passed the MSF coarse today and yeah everything you talk about in this video was directly spoken to us during this weekend training an more than often on the test. Kudos Yams!
4:20 totally disagree. Why the hell would you tell people not to wear the safest gear possible? There is a reason only 1-Piece (an some 2-Piece) Leathers get an CE Level AAA certification, at least I have not found a textile suit with AAA. Also a good fitting 1-piece, which has been broken in, is NOT restrictive at all, it fits like a comfy second skin. Not to mention there is a huge range of different cuts, which go from "pre-bend-like-hell" to "sleeping suite comfy". I do not care if other people think I look like a cringy powerranger, I want to have the best protection and 1-Piece leathers offer this, which is a fact.
Because the people wearing that gear decide that treating the road like a racetrack is an option because they're wearing a literal race suit. Do you think I don't know how a suit breaks in? I've owned 4 of them, raced in them, done over 100+ track days in them.
@@yammienoob have used 2 leather dresses. dont feel like i have any less movement in any of them. last one was sown after my body also. have alot of friends that have been scrubbing asfalt and the ones using fabric gear wished they had used leather....
@@yammienoob I personally despise certain famous youtubers / people who do excatly that, you know who. But that is the mindset they decided to wear and not the gear. And yes, if you say that suits are per se uncomfy/restrictive, than you make it sound like you don't know. :P Anyway love your vids yam!
I wear a Dainese 2 piece leather suit most of the time because I ride hard and if I go down at full speed I'm going to need that extra slide protection. I also have a full mesh gear set for when it's so hot in Texas I'll die of heat stroke before I leave the driveway. I ride a little slower wearing that but not much. I'll occasionally ride with no gear at all but that's short casual trips which are pretty safe considering how I normally ride. I find it absurd for anyone to advocate not wearing the best protection on the road. If you have a problem with people riding hard on the streets that's fine. To each his own. But acting as if it's a noob move instead of a smart move by an insane rider is ridiculous.
@@yammienoob I've ridden over 1m miles, been an advanced riding instructor in 2 different countries, on a multitude of bikes. Bikes have been my main form of transport for most of my adult life and I've never given a monkey's cuss for what other people think of me or how I ride. But to dismiss the best protection because some people treat the road like a racetrack in them is patently absurd. I must say that your videos have been becoming increasingly idiotic of late (that is why I unsubscribed a while back) and this sort of idiotic comment just exemplifies it. What? you'd prefer people to wear shorts and a T-shirt because that will make them feel more vulnerable? Could that be because they ARE more F**king vulnerable? Motorcyclists are something in the region of 90% more likely to be involved in a vehicle on vehicle incident, and over 75% of that time the other road user is primarily at fault. But the bike rider will still go sliding down the road, and even at 30mph the road does a frightening amount of damage to the human skin.
Two dumbest excuses for not wearing a helmet that I've heard: "Helmets are for amatuers!" "I can't stand to have anything in my peripheral vision, it makes me claustrophobic." The person who said the second quote said it when I asked him why he was riding at night wearing a pair of sunglasses.
@@Dranreb865 which of these two do you mean? I've heard them all. In addition to "Freedom, man, not Fear" (that term is way older then people think, the fact he said it while open-carrying amused me). Alright, fair, bub. But my tax dollars are going to be paying the poor sod putting your brains into a baggie. Others, I'll add some more! "The helmet's uncomfortable and distracting!" "It's HOOOOT" (get a three-quarter or half helmet then, geeze, still better then nothing). "my cycling helmet is fine!" (cycling helmets are great, but even Ebikes are fast enough that you need something more substantial. Also, why can't cycling helmets use double-D rigs?) I have made the 'no helmet' mistake on a bicycle once. And I learned that lesson right quick.
@@bananuhmansfya2605 For various reasons in certain situations, that's actually true for bicycle riding. Not justifying it, but that's probably where they're getting that idea from.
It's called "Risk assessment"... Personally, I've been in 115+F heat with 90%+ humidity... I still wore the gear, because "I'd rather sweat than bleed"... For what it's worth, I'm not in the habit of falling off the damn bike either. I just accept that I live in an area profuse with meth-heads and drunks on top of the regular cell phone addicts... I paid enough for all this crap I'm supposed to wear, so I'm damned if I'm going to the ER with the gear sitting on the kitchen table... AND that includes the moto-cross neck-brace... I may live in "that other state with a T" but I've been all over Texas IN THE SUMMER... and yeah, it gets kinda hot... BUT if you can't take the friggin' heat, what the f*** are you doing on a bike??? ;o)
Item 6: another reason to move from Position 1 to position 3 on a series of bends is to "See" further around the bend, or check if the bend is getting tighter or not. In Britian I am mainly avoiding wet leaves or diesel.
With how hot it's been in Texas I've opted to just ride at night when it's gotten cooler so I can keep the jacket and pants on. During the days though it's practically unrideable between the heat and traffic. If you're going anywhere and need to look semi-presentable, forget it because you're guaranteed to be soaked in sweat.
Me too. I live in Australia. It gets hot here. Real hot. And in some states, like the one I am in, it can be over 45+ Degrees Celsius (113), and at 87% humidity. ATGAT. I have a mesh jacket of back, elbow, shoulder, chest armour, made for the road, and pants with the same protection. Because the road does not care what the weather is like, when you hit it.
I will also sacrifice a little comfort...I live in Texas and I am fully aware that when I put on my leathers, I'm gonna get hot and sweaty, but breezes do help a lot. I also wear moisture wicking attire underneath and also on occasion sit up on my bike and unzip for a quick cool down. And honestly, I don't even think about it being too hot anymore.
I admire the motorcycle guys in the US who can't lane split legally, you must really love just sitting on your motorcycle? I'm in the UK, where there's traffic and it's always raining. Getting to work (or wherever) in half the time of everyone else is one of the major reasons I have a bike.
Hear hear! If I couldn't filter, half the fun would be missing. It's kinda satisfying too when all the "four wheelers" are stuck, sweltering in a traffic jam.😂😎
I plan on using all the gear all the time when I upgrade to a super sport next year. Seen too many instances of road rash. Just not worth looking cool or the convenience of wearing street clothes. Unless I'm just running errands it's going to be full gear.
I can't think of a good reason not to. I don't know what people are talking about when saying that they are switching feet back and forth. I'm in neutral before stopping. I put both feet down and use my front brake if I'm on an incline/decline.
@@And_rew92 It seems so weird to me that people only put one foot down. My bike is 886 lbs. I want both feet on the ground in case it starts to lean one way or the other. It doesn't take much lean before it's too late to save it from a drop. I about busted a gut trying to keep it up upright, the one time I tipped it over.
@@Nymrawd-for-real I'm 6'6", so I've got more than enough stability with one leg haha. But I do completely understand why people use 2, especially on bikes that heavy.
@@And_rew92 Ah gotcha. I'm 6' 2" and my Electra Glide is slammed, so I have plenty of ground contact but yeah, once that bike leans to a certain point, there's no saving it without giving yourself a hernia. Just gotta let it roll over and prepare to heave it back up.
Loud pipes do help. I have 50cc Zuma with a TBR exhaust. It keeps people from tailgating me. It's loud and annoying and I have watched multiple people get too close to me then slowly back away.
Lane splitting and filtering being legal in Cali is literally like... The only thing keeping me here. Besides pretty strong labor laws when compared to most other states.
Yeah Yammie for some reason is under the impression that on the street all you need is a helmet, jacket and gloves etc are a +, but apparently wearing full gear makes you an idiot. I NEVER ride without a jacket with an airbag And i guarantee you a race suit with an airbag protects better than your "cool casual" rider jacket. Its very very poor advice and they stick to this notion it seems.
Trust me, if I could go drop $3k on gear, I'd look like I just left Road America every weekend I go out. Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of spare coin, so I wear what I can and ride like any fuck ups end with me never riding again, because if it doesn't kill me my wife will.
There's never a guy in full track gear riding a harley though. Also, you'll never see a sport bike guy riding wearing a leather jacket, boots, gloves but leather chaps and no helmet. Subculture weirdness. Also, if you're east coast cruiser, you HAVE to wear boots. If you are from west coast and go east coast wearing your addidas, the jersey boys will all yell at you...it's all fricking hilarious.
@@phuku2927 It's weird to me that people choose their riding gear according to their bike. I mostly ride with other Harley owners and they ALL wear half-helmets or no helmet, leather according to weather, and boots. Sometimes I wear my mesh jacket and a full-face helmet. Sometimes I wear a half-helmet and a leather vest. It just depends on my mood and the weather. I'm sure some other H/D riders think that's stupid when I'm geared up but I couldn't care less. If it's 45 degrees out, you bet I'm gonna wear my full-face helmet and my armored nylon jacket!
One big reason I filter (legally where I am) is so I don't get boxed in by cars. I filter to the front at traffic lights, accelerate away, and then I have my own space bubble. If I don't filter, then there's a strong chance I will have a tailgating car behind me. Tailgating is rampant where I am. Maybe it's universal? I've almost been creamed by a tailgater a few times when the traffic has stopped unexpectedly.
I wear two piece leathers for my daily commute. Marino base layer underneath, regardless of temperature (unless cold, full textile then). Keeps the sweat out of gear, makes getting gear on and off easy and in case of a high speed off, reduces chance of melting the synth gear liner to skin. I just like my skin is all...
With more people wearing noise cancelling earbuds while driving, more powerful stereos and better sound dampening in most modern cars, the difference between loud pipes and soft ones is almost non-existent until the bike is almost directly beside you. Only bikes with the most extremely loud pipes can be heard approaching from well behind and they are at risk of being stopped by police for overly loud exhausts. I road for over a decade and 3 years YEAR ROUND in metro Boston traffic, when the pavement was clear I road in winter and was well aware of wet spots from melting snow becoming black ice overnight, morning rides were entertaining. My mental radar was on high alert all the time, constantly scanning all around me. When on a multilane highway you can be in direct contact with up to 8 other vehicles, 3 in front, one on either side, and 3 behind. I would drive in the left lane to reduce it to 5, less to keep track of. The same can be said of the far right but then you are dealing with on and off ramps and the stupid shit people do there. I never let someone tailgate me and would either pull away or let them pass. Best defense is not loud pipes but paying attention, no phone, no music, no passenger, just pay attention and anticipate what cars are going to do. Most drivers telegraph their next move, whether they realize it or not. When switching lanes they tend to drift towards that side before they make the decision to go. I firmly believed I had to drive everyone's cars around me and I had very few life threatening close calls.
"I tried all the black helmets and black leather jackets and decided it was too hot to wear anything but jeans and sunglasses on my cruiser" Is pretty much the logic of every biker on a cruiser in my area. I see about 25% of the sport bike dudes wear a helmet but I feel I'm the only cruiser bike guy that does.
I have a black Mad Max style jacket and gray helmet that I wear with good jeans and leather boots on my tarted-up CB550K sport restomod. It's almost unbearable when the temperature gets up over 100F, but it looks badass, and that's kind of half the point of riding gear.
Meh, I have a big ole Harley Ultra Classic and I wear whatever I feel like wearing. Sometimes a half-helmet, sometimes a full face helmet, sometimes a t-shirt, sometimes an armored jacket. That being said, I don't care what other people wear. I also don't care if people don't brush their teeth, wear their seatbelts, drink themselves to death, or eat a rasher of bacon every day.
I've grated enough leather and shoes that I have enough skin to get shivers when I see dudes (strangely almost no dudettes) in t-shirts, flip-flops and helmets.
The other reason to move around in the lane is road strategy. Position 1 when approaching intersections so that cars waiting to pull out see more motion than if you were in position 2 or 3. Position 3 when there's a long line of cars coming because then the cars that might be itching to pull out to pass can see you faster, and also you can bail out to the shoulder faster if one of them pulls out anyway. Lots of other position choices come down to safety.
So on point 5 I think.. I'm a veteran rider but I'm also left handed and it feels way more natural to put my right foot down. Also we ride and drive on the left like in the UK so the natural curve of the road means that the left side of the road is lower plus there might be gravel or dirt on the edge of the road.
Here in Madrid Spain filtering is legal at traffic lights and we even have a special space in front of all the cars for bikes and motorcycles so that they leave first. Also at peak times and if the motorway is at very slow speeds or even blocked, it is legal for motorcycles to drive in the emergency lane which is normally not legal but it's legal in those situations. Cool thing because it avoids dangerous splitting
Filtering recently became legal in Utah and I filter when possible. I’ve had so many people yell at me for doing this. They obviously don’t understand that this is a legal safety measure.
It's quite fun to do as well. Makes me feel special over driving my car :) But then again you get Deliveroo riders filtering dangerously at 40mph cutting cars off and undertaking... Which gives filtering a bad name.
Tbf, if ive been riding for 3 hours and my legs are getting cramped, I'm going to put both feet down and stand up for a moment at red lights even if it look like a noob. Stretching my legs feels so good on long trips
Hawaii does not allow filtering. However, Hawaii does allow you to use the shoulder if traffic is slow/stopped. Problem- some shoulders are barely wide enough for a bike to fit when not maneuvering around cars.
as a noob switching feet a lot, it's not because I'm putting the bike in neutral but because I'm not certain I'm in first. As for walking, I'd rather have to waddle a little than risk stalling trying to accelerate faster.
I ride in full leather a suit I have Inherited and I’m wearing it for protection first. A lot of people wear them even for cruising on their Repsol 1000 CBR. I have never seen a squid wearing Full leather only a safety jacket or padded out biker jeans. Not sure if it’s only here in Hungary tho (It’s in Europe in case you wanna google where that is)
It's very normal to see most litre bike and super sport riders here in the UK wear full leathers, get the odd nob head squidding it up but for the most part it's full suits
In my opinion, people should wear whatever they are comfortable wearing. If that means wearing nothing but a thong, I'm cool with that. If that means wearing a bomb-proof suit, I say, "Go for it"!
@@yee4618 Squids because they don't wear what you want them to wear? That's an odd perspective. If people want to take a risk that doesn't affect anyone else, let 'em.
@@Nymrawd-for-real when did I say I call them squids for not wanting to wear what I want them too? What? Them squiding about in just a helmet is ridiculous, yes by all means do what you want, wear what you want etc... but still you can't tell me it doesn't even annoy you in slightest? Treat a bike with respect its not a toy (even tho were all big kids with our toys) you get the picture... is it wrong to want my rider bros/sisters to be safe somewhat? But judging by you commenting in the first place I see we have different views so ride safe out there
I mostly use my left leg at a light but sometimes have to use my right as well, reason being I’ve had surgery on my left knee and now it’s not as good as it used to be.
In my 22 years of riding, living in Saint Louis and North of Dallas, TX, I've seen way more guys in shorts and flip-flops on sport bikes than cruisers. They are wearing helmets, so they'll likely be scarred and crippled for life instead of dead, which I guess some consider a bonus.
I agree with most of this vid but #5 is doing my head in. For starters there are many times when I come to a stop where I haven't downshifted to first before stopping. This can be for many reasons but lets not get into that. If I come to a stop I usually put my left foot down first so I can work the rear brake in concert with the front. Then after I am stopped I will shift my weight over onto my right foot while I get the bike into neutral or first depending on the length of the stop. When I figure I will be moving again in a short period of time, I get the bike back into gear (in first), and then get back on the rear break with my left foot down while I wait on the light or whatever. As I am pulling away I get back on both pegs and work my up though the gears. As you can see this results in me routinely shifting from foot to foot 2 or 3 times on many stops.
Ref swapping legs at a stop light - I always put the bike in to Neutral at the lights. This way, I'm not having to hold the clutch in & keep pressure on the hydraulics. But... if I'm on an incline I may have to use the rear brake to hold the bike still. Then I have to swap legs to engage gear to pull away. (Actually, I've now got a Triumph Rocket GT with Hill Hold which is great!) but I still put the bike in Neutral.
Where i live weve got a guy who rocks sandals, shorts, full leather riding jacket, and carbon knuckle gloves and no helmet on a gsxr. Its.... perplexing.
I've got news for ya, bud, but first I'd like to say that 90 percent of your video was entirely correct, and entertaining. But the news is that loud pipes do save lives, yes cars around us might not be able to hear them as well we think, but they hear us better than you claim, unless their stereo is up, anyway. But foremost; it's the deer, dude. Deer do not like loud motorcycles. Myself, I've never even seen a deer near the road while on my XV750. But however, I don't substitute pipes for horn. I run a nautilus horn, and lemme tell ya, she makes the wolo sound like a light squawk. Other than that though, good stuff, I got a kick out of it 🤙
I live in an area with loads of wildlife and noticed when i ride my loud bike the deer/moose/etc. Run before i get there and when i use a quiet bike i get way closer to them
Agreed. Though Not sure it ever saved my life but I have definitely caught people’s attention to notice me. You can always tell by the head whip from looking down at their damn phone. Secretly I hope I scare the crap out of them for not paying attention.
@@Inthewind24 I commuted in a big city for years, no problems. remus pipe developed a fault. with std on i almost got hit several times. put pipes back on, no more issues.
Rev matching. Good explanation. That and you might get gear braking if you don't downshift and without rev'ing some. Leg shifts. Changing weight on the legs if you have been riding a while and anticipating a drop to the first gear for take off. I weave to avoid road snakes (tar), rain grooves, and small pot holes and cracks, etc.
I know a louder exhaust helps to be noticed first hand, giving and receiving side. Especially when passing and your at the "blind" spot of vehicles mirror. Your opinion is fine, but I know it has a benefit
I generally put BOTH feet down until I need to scratch my nose or whatever... It's just more stable and easier while I look around and figure out what I'm going to do next... ;o)
A leather suit is just safer than anything else?!?!?!? I really don´t get your point here. Even at 60 mph the best textiles will rip apart leaving your skin exposed while even a cheap leather suit will likely be good for another few slides after that
If being aware of what to do with brake lights is not foremost on your mind, take a class. Even using engine braking, tapping the brake lights to light your tail is pretty important to inform who is behind and around what you are about to do.
Yup! Mine engages the clicky noise so immediate I can give four or five blinks the the driver behind me without even engaging the brakes so I don’t get rear ended. To easy, why not just do it right, especially in 55mph zones that still have traffic lights 🚦
@@yammienoob it's how most gaming servers work, you have free channels for people to tlk, then you have "roles" than you pay for using your subscription service that allow you to enter certain rooms, to participate in your live events or competitions etc... atleast that way, your not ransoming your community that wants to engage but either can't afford, or can't justify paying to talk to people on discord..
@@yammienoob equally, being rude to to "flex" your stats doesn't do much for you. Just makes you seem like you don't care about your community unless they can pay for the privilege
Upvoted the moment you talked down "loud pipes save lives". I've had both stock exhaust and shorty pipes and neither have actively prevented me from getting merged into.
I had a Yamaha XJR1300 that was SO quiet pedestrians would step out in front of me. I fitted a single pipe instead with "a bit of a growl" to it so at least I could be heard in the city. I now have a Triumph Rocket GT and it is too quiet.
Sorry but I strongly disagree...why wouldn't you wear a suit that's designed to offer the maximum of protection...an airbag is becoming mandatory in spain from the end of next year ....I have had 3 minor accidents 2 without suit and 1 with ...2 that i needed attention and 1 that I got up and rode off again ...comon sense .....
Re splitting or filtering: Car drivers are unpredictable at best, and who knows what guy is depressed and mad at the world because his girlfriend shut him down falling for a guy who rides a sport bike (or any bike). Who knows what such a guy may do on a crowded highway? It is for that reason, (in California) I tend to 'Filter,' especially when there is more traffic. I don't like being ten cars back from the light bumper to bumper in all lanes, especially If I have the time to advance to the front. In this way, I get ahead of the 'traffic clump and ride with less immediate congestion until the next stop or light. Works for me.
I’m enjoying the content. I’m looking into getting my 1st bike in the future. I like a lot of different motorcycles. Each have their niche and uses. I like all motorcycles to be honest I think bikes are cool no matter what you ride. @yammie noobe it’s cool you can tell us about your favorite bike. I like knowing about bikes. I like learning it makes it easier to talk to people especially when you know something about their bike. Its better then baseball card stats :)
Buying a motorcycle was the best purchase i've made in my life. Having something to do that forces you to stop thinking about literally everything else is priceless. At no other point can you do something that makes your mind stop wandering. Laying in bed at night and having your mind going 1000 RPM at all the stresses of life. Jump on the bike and just ride. No stress, no obligations, and no destination. Do a motorcycle course, learn the basics, purchase something that won't break the bank and allow plenty of room for proper gear. Cheers.
I understand lane filtering but not splitting because in lane splitting you are putting all your trust in the cars around you and you are more likely to get killed
Bla bla bla. "I wrecked, so everyone who wears a one piece on the road is a street rossi squid" My suit and boots saved me twice now. I couldn't imagine riding in anything else. Horrible advice.
A couple of things. I have a '22 Indian FTR. 1. Blip the throttle: The bike turns on cylinder deactivation, trying to start out from a dead stop with this going usually results in a stopped engine. Solution, blip the throttle to turn off the deactivation, then go. Besides, it sounds cool. 2. Foot dance: By the time I come to a stop at a light, my right foot is on fire. And yes, this is with real, serious motorcycle boots. I gotta get it off the peg and away from the exhaust. Think what you want. Bonus: ATTGATT: Feet, hands, head. Those are your moneymakers, protect them. All the style in the world doesn't do you any good if you can't pay the medical bills.
Utah only recently allowed filtering, surprisingly. This is the same state that forbids wine from being sold in stores, or even imported directly. I wouldn't want to split here, even if it was legal. Half the drivers here not only can't see you, but can't see other cars even. The no-cell-phone-while-driving law isn't yet in effect here, and it shows.
I finally checked out one of the _"free motorcycle giveaways.."_ It's legit a just a raffle/lottery one has to buy entries for! With up to $100 tiers that earn 1,000 entries, it's definitely tuned more for making money than equality. (Not hating on him for profiting...but it'd be appropriate to actually mention it from time to time.)
If you read the terms you can see that it says no purchase is necessary. You have an opportunity to get up to like 600 tickets through mail (I think. Been a minute since I last checked) and another 200 through social media actions like following them or something along those lines.
If you win a 10k bike after spending a 100 bucks, you essentially got it for free. And he wouldn't be able to keep doing this as a business if he wasn't in the black.
The point is your not going to win a 10,000 dollar bike for $100. He probably has to offer free entries as well or he would be regulated by gambling and lottery laws. That's basically how all youtubers do their "giveaways". Free entries just get saturated out by the people who spend because they get multiple entries. It's a buisness, certainly isnt charity. But who cares, it's free entertainment and information for me.
@ 9:00, you state the rider is noob. But, I have a different reason. As a new rider, I "do" use both brakes. Often I forget to gear down. Therefore I'm on my left foot, realize I have to get to 1st, off the rear brake, switch gears, back on the brake... lots of foot switching.
Hey guys I loved your channel. You had great advice for new riders that helped me very much. What were you thinking when you came out with that video telling us we should only ride on the track and not on the road. You lost my subscription and I don”t know how anyone else is still listening to all of your bullshit. That was a huge mistake.
And mine ....probably why it's taking so long to get to his million subs ..lol....tip for life listen to your audience...not everybody lives in the usa and not everybody that wears a suit is a street rossi...I think it's highly irresponsible telling people not to wear the best protection possible...
Join our community and get entered to win an Indian FTR! (...and a honda fireblade, and a triumph trident, and rebel 1100) www.yammienoob.co
I know u cant , but my divorce took my car. I would take a ninja 250
can't get it to work. the meetup page flashes the login then goes blank
yam can we plz get a discord thread to help petition lane filtering =))
wheres de discord link at?
I have literally had cars move out of the way because they heard my engine note from the pipes.
Plus I like the sound of my engine.
Don't forget that motorcycles can come almost to a complete stop without activating their brake lights. This confuses cars
It's why it's a good habit to "stick some toe in it" every time you take a curve... just to turn the brake light on for the idiot behind you.
You can always add pressure if you're going a little wide and "shore it up" as it were... BUT just kicking the light on helps avoid some morons running right up your ass... usually. ;o)
Engine braking
I feather the brakes so it comes on and ill flash it at a stop if a cars coming up watch your mirror at the light
I honestly don't do any engine braking without also engaging my brakes. For a long time, I didnt do any engine braking and would only stop with my brakes. I just recently reintroduced engine braking into my routine, but I still apply brakes along with engine braking.
I only do engine braking only when want to hear those pops and bangs 🤩
just wanted to say, there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing a full leather suit on a bike when you go for rides, it may be overkill, but safety is safety, just don't ride the roads like a race track :D
dress for the slide, not for the ride
Me:wears full leather suit, race gloves,boots and helmet, and an airbag....
Also me: rides a 2003 125cc trail
Edit: I used to go on tracks so most of my equipement come from there... still if there is one things that can't be overkill, its safety équipement...
@@starman5872 yeah i got like a full motocross protection kit but im riding a 50cc motorcycle
@@2strokehatza well that's good but beware, motocross protection are made to wistand shocks but not abrasion so they are not that good for the road... but should be ok if you don't go too fast or drive on dirt road... if you get a bigger motorcycle you should invest in proper gearing for road purposes...😉 ride safe✌️
I wear my full leather suit all the time, and I don't even own a bike
if you swerve in front of a motorcyclist filtering past you, then its not the motorcyclist who is unsafe to be on the road.
It’s legal in UK to filter and split - but you still get the haters and I have had idiots in their tin cans deliberately blocking or actively trying to knock me off -- f.f.s. The reason a ride a motorbike is to avoid sitting in traffic jams -- most uk drivers have a big car with normally only ever 1 person what the fuck -- motorbikes do far less environmental damage…. Don’t be jealous just because you to lazy, stupid or scared to take any risks.
Same in Aus, I go between traffic at jogging pace but at least once a journey I will have someone move over to block me, you'll never change the behaviour of jealous people though, just remind yourself how miserable they are and resist the urge to send their mirror to the shadow relm
@@georgel3657 Same. I am in South Australia. Even had someone threatened to kill me for filtering, and was going to report me to the police for doing so. I told him to ring away. Yes, there are some that do block you on purpose. Even had some twatt swing his trailer into my bike, clipped my mirror, but my bike clipped his car on the was past. Sweet karma to his car.
At present in California I know of two car drivers serving time in prison for attempting to block a motorcycle in traffic. It is a crime in California and those two wear observed by Highway patrol officers.
@@theoldman8877 I'm so glad, if they made contact they could be facing manslaughter charges.
If someone did that to me in front of police in front of the UK they wouldn't give a flying fuck. Half of them are so incompetent they would probably blame me for filtering even though it's perfectly legal.
My buddy took his helmet off because it was hot. Now his skull is mostly titanium
you shoot me down but i won''t fall i am titaniiiiiiiiium
Now he definitely doesn't need the helmet.
Right?
.... Right?
@@Hazardxv his silly wife won't let him ride anymore. One month and a half ICU stay and now she gets to make all the rules...
@@billiondollardan makes sense tho I guess probably not too smart if he took off his helmet
You'll never catch anyone at YN riding without a helmet! And you can bet that helmet won't be a Ruroc too ;)
I have to disagree with switching feet while stopped being noob (sometimes). Sometimes it's nice putting it in neutral and relaxing if you know the light will be long. I've been doing it for 12 years at the occasional long stop light. Great video though!
I agree. I hate sitting at a long light holding onto my clutch. Doesn't make me a noob because I like to switch to neutral at a light.
Yep I was going to write the same thing.
There are some lights around these parts that are notoriously long, and anytime I stop at those, I pop into neutral and sit back because I know I'm going to be there for several minutes (and longer if pedestrians use the buttons to cross).
we have timers on stop lights so you know exactly how long you can chill there in neutral (also great to see how long is green going to be when zooming through intersection, adds a lot of safety to "I can make it")
Sometimes? Well, so i put my bike nearly every time in neutral. I mean, i put it in it, so i know thats in neutral, so i dont keep forgetting it to put it in first gear to drive off. In my opinion only noobs use the clutch the whole time the light is red. Why should i waste energy in holding the clutch, when i simply can put in neutral? If youre so insecure about using the clutch and gears of your bike properly then keep holding the clutch, yes, so its easier for you to take off, but when you know your bike wll, just put in neutral. It makes the day way easier and relaxing
@@alexanderjanke1538 Actually if you downshift to first gear BEFORE stopping you won’t forget it to drive off. I essentially stay in first gear with clutch in and right foot on the brakes so I can react to any situation. And if I know the light will take some time before turning green I switch to neutral before stopping too so I never have to take my right foot off the brakes (yup, not even to go back in first, if you’re quick enough you can put the first gear while keeping your right foot on the bike 😄)
I’ve been riding for 45+ years and ride like no one can see me and everyone is trying to run over me. As for stop signs and putting it in neutral that’s to save wear and tear on you clutch system. With today’s 8 way traffic lights you can be holding your clutch in for a very long time so putting it in neutral is more of a anti wear maneuver than a newbie maneuver to me. And yes, always wear your helmet and protective gear.
motorcycles clutches don't wear out by holding them since they are submerged in oil. Your hand might get tired but the clutch is fine. I even hold the clutch on my manual car and those are dry and the wear and tear is pretty negligible. Certainly not worth risking your safety, but if you can be reasonably confident that you won't get rear ended, then sure, I guess. You'll just be a sitting duck if the car behind you doesn't stop. You'll never get it in gear on time.
@@joemann7971 are you a motorcycle mechanic? My clutch is hydraulic, so no cable. And holding it on for extended periods of time just puts un needed strain on it including the release mechanism. Have you ever had a hydraulic clutch bleed down and start engaging the clutch at a stop? And I’ve been riding and working on bikes for 46 years and have never had an accident with a car involved. You have to ride like no one can see you and everyone is trying to run over you, trust no one. Thanks for the concern but I think I’ll be ok.
@@BikeStandByMe so, do you also not hold the brakes during a stop because of unnecessary wear? Brakes are hydraulic too. Just seems silly to avoid doing things for safety just because they've never happened before. That's a similar mentality as the guy that doesn't wear a helmet because he's never crashed of before. While its not as severe, its still a pretty big risk. If anything, hydraulic clutch should be less wear since you don't have metal cable that stretches over time.
I always stop in gear, right foot on rear brake, look for cross traffic and take off as soon as the light turns green. I put my safety in own hands, not in the hands of other drivers. For all I know, you've just been lucky for the last 45 years. Luck can eventually run out.
@@joemann7971 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 so you aren’t a motorcycle mechanic are you? Do whatever you want and I will do the same but I’m not about to take advice from someone like you.
@@BikeStandByMe I know enough to work as motorcycle mechanic of it paid me more than what I do for living. These are motorcycles, not rockets. Lol. It doesn't take a genius to work on a motorcycle. You just seem like the type of guy that doesn't even do their own brakes or oil change. So, I guess that makes sense why you expect a mechanic. Lol
Yesterday I was coming down a highway in California and came up on a construction zone I can see that the stoped cars extended a long ways, there was a flagman up there I stopped to wait after a few more minutes I realized that I was no longer sweating the outside temperature was 110 degrees in the shade. I know what that means I was dehydrated and in danger of having a heat stroke very soon so I filtered past all those cars and went up there and told the flagman the situation he provided me with water and told me to take position in the front of the line of cars while I was filtering up there a few cars honk horns one person tried to hit me with his car door. How long do you think their delay would have been waiting for an ambulance to come and pick me up out of the road after I stroked out ?
I filter/split lanes all the time in CA as well. So far no problem with people opening a door. Why would anyone want to purposely hurt someone in that manner. Do they not think they'll get charged?
@@tonycj7860 Karens gonna Karen 😒
@@233kosta Truer words will never be spoken
@@tonycj7860 "Do they not think..." end question there! They feel angry, they react, they don't think. Stay safe y'all.
As a truck driver and rider myself, I can’t tell you how many times a motorcyclist has been in my trucks blind spot and I was able to hear the bikes exhaust and never even realize a bike was there until the sound hit. Not saying loud pipes saves lives but it does help to an extent of letting a riders presence be known. And as for swapping my feet up while at an intersection, I’m definitely no noob but when I know I’m at a light that just turned red or I just know will take forever to turn green, I much rather let my left hand rest from holding a heavy clutch and see the traffic patterns to know when my light will turn green and then get my limbs in the right places before the light turns green. 😉
I’m definitely still a noob but that is 100% the reason I switch feet at the lights.
Ah, another rider/trucker! I thought I was the only one!
Thank you. Plus, I have mercy on my poor clutch.
Fresh reds and those looong regular reds...i just right foot down...i can do the last 5ft on the front brake ...nbd.
My last bike was loud and when coming by people I would see them either look over their shoulder or check the mirror. I never sit in a blind spot. My current bike is fairly quiet and I almost never see anyone respond at all when I am coming by. I would say I have about 90% more people coming in my lane know than when I had the loud pipes. People are free to believe what they want but I put 70,000 miles on my last bike and now at 52,000 on my quiet 2018. Huge difference in how many people don't see of hear me and try to run me over.
I have a routine now when it comes to watching Yammie's videos. I'll watch about five minutes, get inspired to take a ride, and then watch the rest when I come back.
On #5, you forgot being bored at a long light or getting in a quick leg stretch. That's the two reasons why I do it.
You're right about the leg stretch at stop lights. Some bikes have a person's legs a bit cramped and it's great to get both down at a light for a minute. My reason in a lot of cases is my wife being on the back and if she wiggles the wrong way to get comfortable we could be on the pavement if I'm sitting there with my foot on the back brake.
Also, my bike weighs 800 lbs and sometimes I’m a bit lazy and I have issues with my left leg
One more reason: when the red light is long, sometimes i stop using both brakes and put down my left foot, then to switch to neutral, put down the right. Then put both feet on the ground.
Same, if it's a long light I'll sometimes shift back and fourth to rest. Or sometimes I'll put both feet on the ground and stand up, straddling the bike, because my ass hurts. Won't do this for brief stops, but if I know I'll be sitting at that particular light for a while.
Gotta shake them legs out sometimes
I get your idea, but honestly, if I'm going out riding, trust me I'll wear my leather 2 piece (and ofc a good helmet as always). Not because I want to drag my knee (that and excessive speeding is in my opinion for the track), but because if god forbid I'll drop the bike and slide, I want to have something that protects me, and allows me to do that. Plus leather is not going to flap all over you in the wind. But sure I guess it's preference at this point, /w this tech going into gear. Cheers!
I can't agree more. If you do fall off, most of the time the gear will separate at the waist and you'll get terrible burns. The skin graft kind. Happened to a couple pals of mine. I ride in a two part leather suit that zips across the middle so stays together. Plus in the UK and France, it's considered good driving to touch the knee if you respect the speed limit. Because you are keeping the bike in a safer position (higher tire/road contact).
I got the sense he was referring explicitly to the one-piece racing suits. leather jacket and riding pants isn't your typical "I'm about to be silly" clothing.
In germany nearly everyone wears full leather while riding
Loud exhaust is actually helpful. Has saved my ass a few times. Also sometimes it's nice to relax the clutch hand especially in a congested city
Thanks again for differentiating between splitting and filtering, we need to normalize that in the US.
I wish it were normal nationwide. The excuse is usually that people aren't used to bikes doing it, so drivers will not know how to react. It also doesn't help that we're a minority.
I dont need splitting, but I've been so tempted to filter many times
Both perfectly legal in the UK
I wouldn't have a problem with either except for one issue. If someone scrapes their grip down the side of my truck, are they gonna stop and exchange info? Nope, they're gonna run and there's nothing I can do about it. Probably a rare incident but certainly it happens.
@@Nymrawd-for-real Are implying that motorcyclists are on average less responsible than drivers with 4 wheels? I personally believe the potential benefits outweigh the miniscule odds of your door getting scratched without compensation.
Bagger dads with shorts, sandles and a skid lid are so common around here. Looks like a rolling mid life crisis. Even the best gear is cheaper than a skin graft.
Wtf does midlife crisis have to do with it?
@@guins99 Found the bagger dad with shorts, sandles and a skid lid.
I don't have problem with people riding without gears, their choice. But what I hate the most is ... those showing their fat belly while riding. Please, can't throw up in my helmet.
I live in Canada. We all have health care here
around here it's the rocket bike guy with fullface short's and tennis shoes going MACH 2
Omg the foot switching 😂 I always think the car behind must wonder wtf I'm doing. Glad I've got into the rhythm of it now but I'm caught in neutral every so often at larger junctions and I do the little dance dance
This is why we have different kinds of gear. I wear a kevlar hoodie and jeans when it's scorching, leathers for mild days and textiles for cold and rain
I used to work at a motorcycle dealership and my favorite memory from it was when I was on door duty (had to keep a tally of customers entering the store and which department it was for so we could remain open. Yay covid).
I was working on the door to the apparel and parts department and a guy rolls up on a crotch rocket, nothin but a hoodie, helmet and some athletic sweat shorts, and vans sneakers.
I greeted him at the door, and mentioned I assumed he was coming in for apparel. When he asked why I said that, I pointed out that I figured he would rather pay the money for a good pair of riding pants then the time, money and pain of having his legs rebuilt just to find out he'd never ride again.
Coincidentally he left with a pair of riding pants 😂
Karen’s worried about what people wear…
@@guins99 lmao. People who've seen what happens when you play stupid games 😂 you win stupid prizes. But sure, 'Karen' 😂
@@guins99 dumbest comment I read all week
Wow, that's quite the coincidence!
@@guins99
Karens, worried about what people say.
Don't get me wrong there are more harley guys in shorts and cut offs with no helmets than I care to see, but for whatever reason every time I see a sport bike with no gear it's some dude on a busa with shorts and a t-shirt
Busa Bois are their own breed
I guess it is regional. I've seen an equal amount though. I commonly see riders with shorts and a t-shirt. But hey, at least they're wearing a helmet and what I assume are motorcycle gloves.
Here in Brazil the dudes who ride Harleys are usually middle aged wealthy guys in full protective gear from head to toe. But it's not uncommon to find poorer people riding Honda cg 125s wearing only flip flops, shorts and a tank top.
This must be a regional thing. I live in Pennsylvania and I never, ever see anyone in shorts. I do see some people on cruisers with no helmets but I'm cool with it. If they want to take that risk, doesn't affect me.
@@Nymrawd-for-real I live in Pennsylvania too lol but i go all over the state for work so some areas are worse than others. Also depends on weather
When I'm at a stop light i put both feet down and get up to give my butt a lil bit of air lmao
Yup. Or stretch the legs. Fk this guy
This!🤝👌
Filtering is legal in the UK (as long as you don't break the speed limit) but lots of car drivers don't understand so they get irate. Just quote Rule 88 of the UK Highway code!
I will often put the bike in neutral, not because I am a noob, but because of arthritis in my hands. Also, I have a high bike, so different feet down, depending on the slope of the road, or dips in the road next to the bike. Sometimes I do leave the bike in gear at the lights, sometimes not. You really can't tell the experience of rider by how they stop. More so by how they take off, if you get to watch them over time.
I do get it is a generalisation, and stereo types exist for a reason, but the reason is general, and the usually the sample size is small, and the sample rate in short. ie. I saw one person doing it one time, so that is how they must all do it, all the time. Yeah, nah.
I wouldn't call myself a noob either ( I usually try to stay rolling until the last moment without even stopping) but I always brake with my foot and hand and the last few meters with only the hand brake while getting my right foot down as I stop. That's how we learn it before handling exams in the Netherlands anyway, also gives the opportunity to ride away quickly having your left foot on the shifter instead of puling it up first. And I normally always put it in neutral, only keep the clutch engaged if I'm in front of the line and I can't see other traffic lights telling me when I get a green light.
Thank you! Btw this channel is heavy on the stereotypes hence yammies hate on harley culture and tries to hid it in not liking anything Harley.
Sometimes it's just a very long light...I get bored or tired...I even put both feet down sometimes
A quick question, dont American signals have timer displays to show seconds to green ?
@@jesselopez0008 In my case, I'm from Canada, so no flashing displays other than flashing Red/Amber/Green which has different meanings...also, 2 stop signs or uncontrolled intersections (no stop signage) or railway stops lights will have traffic sitting for a very long time.
The only thing that a motorcyclist ever done was a Harley trying to do a wheelie (to this day no one knows why) at a car & motorcycle meet, ran into an Audi R8 (the wheels on that thing cost about the same as the bike itself) and then proceeds curse and threaten to sue the organizers (myself along with bunch of others) and effectively getting us kicked out with the commotion they caused
I’m confused how this relates
Apparently you have never checked the cost of a new Harley , I serious doubt the wheels on that cage cost $34,000 . You could spend $ 25,000 on a Harley in 1980. And I'm not talking about custom bikes I'm talking about Factory bikes there are custom bikes out there that run in the $200,000 range.
@@theoldman8877 He never said it was a new one
R8? Big $$$.
Love this! A friend and myself just passed the MSF coarse today and yeah everything you talk about in this video was directly spoken to us during this weekend training an more than often on the test. Kudos Yams!
Enjoy it and ride safe
Welcome aboard, have fun and ride safe.
4:20 totally disagree.
Why the hell would you tell people not to wear the safest gear possible?
There is a reason only 1-Piece (an some 2-Piece) Leathers get an CE Level AAA certification, at least I have not found a textile suit with AAA.
Also a good fitting 1-piece, which has been broken in, is NOT restrictive at all, it fits like a comfy second skin. Not to mention there is a huge range of different cuts, which go from "pre-bend-like-hell" to "sleeping suite comfy".
I do not care if other people think I look like a cringy powerranger, I want to have the best protection and 1-Piece leathers offer this, which is a fact.
Because the people wearing that gear decide that treating the road like a racetrack is an option because they're wearing a literal race suit. Do you think I don't know how a suit breaks in? I've owned 4 of them, raced in them, done over 100+ track days in them.
@@yammienoob have used 2 leather dresses. dont feel like i have any less movement in any of them. last one was sown after my body also. have alot of friends that have been scrubbing asfalt and the ones using fabric gear wished they had used leather....
@@yammienoob I personally despise certain famous youtubers / people who do excatly that, you know who.
But that is the mindset they decided to wear and not the gear.
And yes, if you say that suits are per se uncomfy/restrictive, than you make it sound like you don't know. :P
Anyway love your vids yam!
I wear a Dainese 2 piece leather suit most of the time because I ride hard and if I go down at full speed I'm going to need that extra slide protection. I also have a full mesh gear set for when it's so hot in Texas I'll die of heat stroke before I leave the driveway. I ride a little slower wearing that but not much. I'll occasionally ride with no gear at all but that's short casual trips which are pretty safe considering how I normally ride. I find it absurd for anyone to advocate not wearing the best protection on the road. If you have a problem with people riding hard on the streets that's fine. To each his own. But acting as if it's a noob move instead of a smart move by an insane rider is ridiculous.
@@yammienoob I've ridden over 1m miles, been an advanced riding instructor in 2 different countries, on a multitude of bikes. Bikes have been my main form of transport for most of my adult life and I've never given a monkey's cuss for what other people think of me or how I ride. But to dismiss the best protection because some people treat the road like a racetrack in them is patently absurd.
I must say that your videos have been becoming increasingly idiotic of late (that is why I unsubscribed a while back) and this sort of idiotic comment just exemplifies it. What? you'd prefer people to wear shorts and a T-shirt because that will make them feel more vulnerable? Could that be because they ARE more F**king vulnerable? Motorcyclists are something in the region of 90% more likely to be involved in a vehicle on vehicle incident, and over 75% of that time the other road user is primarily at fault.
But the bike rider will still go sliding down the road, and even at 30mph the road does a frightening amount of damage to the human skin.
Two dumbest excuses for not wearing a helmet that I've heard:
"Helmets are for amatuers!"
"I can't stand to have anything in my peripheral vision, it makes me claustrophobic."
The person who said the second quote said it when I asked him why he was riding at night wearing a pair of sunglasses.
dood, someone straight up told me they were more dangerous than riding without a helmet.
"Well you know the science is still out on the whole topic."
I think you just made this story up. You're just trying to be smart and a gullible.
@@Dranreb865 which of these two do you mean? I've heard them all. In addition to "Freedom, man, not Fear" (that term is way older then people think, the fact he said it while open-carrying amused me). Alright, fair, bub. But my tax dollars are going to be paying the poor sod putting your brains into a baggie.
Others, I'll add some more! "The helmet's uncomfortable and distracting!" "It's HOOOOT" (get a three-quarter or half helmet then, geeze, still better then nothing). "my cycling helmet is fine!" (cycling helmets are great, but even Ebikes are fast enough that you need something more substantial. Also, why can't cycling helmets use double-D rigs?)
I have made the 'no helmet' mistake on a bicycle once. And I learned that lesson right quick.
@@bananuhmansfya2605 For various reasons in certain situations, that's actually true for bicycle riding. Not justifying it, but that's probably where they're getting that idea from.
So I guess brain damage is for professionals.
Full gear in the Texas summer is equivalent to sitting in a sauna. I always wear a helmet and gloves though lol
And road rash is like sitting in a pit of lava for weeks at at time, pick you poison I guess? 🤷♂️
Lol can you even drive a bike in West Texas without turning into a scrambled egg! That shit overheated my hybrid just driving threw!
Sorry but I’m not doing either. I’ll stick with what works for me. Not every rider gets in an accident.
And not every accident is preventable, not trying to dawg ya, just promoting the holy scripture of ATGATT
It's called "Risk assessment"... Personally, I've been in 115+F heat with 90%+ humidity... I still wore the gear, because "I'd rather sweat than bleed"...
For what it's worth, I'm not in the habit of falling off the damn bike either. I just accept that I live in an area profuse with meth-heads and drunks on top of the regular cell phone addicts...
I paid enough for all this crap I'm supposed to wear, so I'm damned if I'm going to the ER with the gear sitting on the kitchen table... AND that includes the moto-cross neck-brace...
I may live in "that other state with a T" but I've been all over Texas IN THE SUMMER... and yeah, it gets kinda hot... BUT if you can't take the friggin' heat, what the f*** are you doing on a bike??? ;o)
Item 6: another reason to move from Position 1 to position 3 on a series of bends is to "See" further around the bend, or check if the bend is getting tighter or not. In Britian I am mainly avoiding wet leaves or diesel.
Me personally, I'll sacrifice a little comfort for safety, helmet, gloves, jackets, boots, jeans regardless of weather but That's just me🤷🏻♂️
With how hot it's been in Texas I've opted to just ride at night when it's gotten cooler so I can keep the jacket and pants on. During the days though it's practically unrideable between the heat and traffic. If you're going anywhere and need to look semi-presentable, forget it because you're guaranteed to be soaked in sweat.
Me too. I live in Australia. It gets hot here. Real hot. And in some states, like the one I am in, it can be over 45+ Degrees Celsius (113), and at 87% humidity. ATGAT. I have a mesh jacket of back, elbow, shoulder, chest armour, made for the road, and pants with the same protection. Because the road does not care what the weather is like, when you hit it.
I will also sacrifice a little comfort...I live in Texas and I am fully aware that when I put on my leathers, I'm gonna get hot and sweaty, but breezes do help a lot. I also wear moisture wicking attire underneath and also on occasion sit up on my bike and unzip for a quick cool down. And honestly, I don't even think about it being too hot anymore.
@@bzen5917 Yee I’m in Houston, I wear everything and jeans. I will occasionally not have a jacket on if it’s extreme. But not often!
Good for you now keep your safety shit to yourself
I admire the motorcycle guys in the US who can't lane split legally, you must really love just sitting on your motorcycle? I'm in the UK, where there's traffic and it's always raining. Getting to work (or wherever) in half the time of everyone else is one of the major reasons I have a bike.
Hear hear! If I couldn't filter, half the fun would be missing. It's kinda satisfying too when all the "four wheelers" are stuck, sweltering in a traffic jam.😂😎
I plan on using all the gear all the time when I upgrade to a super sport next year. Seen too many instances of road rash. Just not worth looking cool or the convenience of wearing street clothes. Unless I'm just running errands it's going to be full gear.
I've been riding for more or less 10 years (so definitely no noob), and I usually pull up at a red light in neutral purely for the convenience.
I can't think of a good reason not to. I don't know what people are talking about when saying that they are switching feet back and forth. I'm in neutral before stopping. I put both feet down and use my front brake if I'm on an incline/decline.
@@Nymrawd-for-real depends for me. Most of the time I'll rest on my left so I can relax my arms.
@@And_rew92 It seems so weird to me that people only put one foot down. My bike is 886 lbs. I want both feet on the ground in case it starts to lean one way or the other. It doesn't take much lean before it's too late to save it from a drop. I about busted a gut trying to keep it up upright, the one time I tipped it over.
@@Nymrawd-for-real I'm 6'6", so I've got more than enough stability with one leg haha. But I do completely understand why people use 2, especially on bikes that heavy.
@@And_rew92 Ah gotcha. I'm 6' 2" and my Electra Glide is slammed, so I have plenty of ground contact but yeah, once that bike leans to a certain point, there's no saving it without giving yourself a hernia. Just gotta let it roll over and prepare to heave it back up.
Loud pipes do help. I have 50cc Zuma with a TBR exhaust. It keeps people from tailgating me. It's loud and annoying and I have watched multiple people get too close to me then slowly back away.
They back away because they noticed that your riding a piece of crap
@@YMH420s Sounds like you're jealous
@@YMH420s totally uncalled for, uncool
Lane splitting and filtering being legal in Cali is literally like... The only thing keeping me here. Besides pretty strong labor laws when compared to most other states.
Full leathers + airbag on the street or the track for me. Doesn't mean you have to ride like a street Rossi. Just means you're safer.
Yeah Yammie for some reason is under the impression that on the street all you need is a helmet, jacket and gloves etc are a +, but apparently wearing full gear makes you an idiot.
I NEVER ride without a jacket with an airbag
And i guarantee you a race suit with an airbag protects better than your "cool casual" rider jacket.
Its very very poor advice and they stick to this notion it seems.
Trust me, if I could go drop $3k on gear, I'd look like I just left Road America every weekend I go out.
Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of spare coin, so I wear what I can and ride like any fuck ups end with me never riding again, because if it doesn't kill me my wife will.
There's never a guy in full track gear riding a harley though. Also, you'll never see a sport bike guy riding wearing a leather jacket, boots, gloves but leather chaps and no helmet. Subculture weirdness. Also, if you're east coast cruiser, you HAVE to wear boots. If you are from west coast and go east coast wearing your addidas, the jersey boys will all yell at you...it's all fricking hilarious.
@@phuku2927 It's weird to me that people choose their riding gear according to their bike. I mostly ride with other Harley owners and they ALL wear half-helmets or no helmet, leather according to weather, and boots. Sometimes I wear my mesh jacket and a full-face helmet. Sometimes I wear a half-helmet and a leather vest. It just depends on my mood and the weather. I'm sure some other H/D riders think that's stupid when I'm geared up but I couldn't care less. If it's 45 degrees out, you bet I'm gonna wear my full-face helmet and my armored nylon jacket!
Ha, guuuuaaaaaaaay!!!!!!
One big reason I filter (legally where I am) is so I don't get boxed in by cars. I filter to the front at traffic lights, accelerate away, and then I have my own space bubble.
If I don't filter, then there's a strong chance I will have a tailgating car behind me. Tailgating is rampant where I am. Maybe it's universal? I've almost been creamed by a tailgater a few times when the traffic has stopped unexpectedly.
Remember kids. Dress for the slide, not ride.
I wear two piece leathers for my daily commute. Marino base layer underneath, regardless of temperature (unless cold, full textile then). Keeps the sweat out of gear, makes getting gear on and off easy and in case of a high speed off, reduces chance of melting the synth gear liner to skin. I just like my skin is all...
4:50 this makes no sense. You're literally urging people NOT to wear full gear.
What?
With more people wearing noise cancelling earbuds while driving, more powerful stereos and better sound dampening in most modern cars, the difference between loud pipes and soft ones is almost non-existent until the bike is almost directly beside you. Only bikes with the most extremely loud pipes can be heard approaching from well behind and they are at risk of being stopped by police for overly loud exhausts.
I road for over a decade and 3 years YEAR ROUND in metro Boston traffic, when the pavement was clear I road in winter and was well aware of wet spots from melting snow becoming black ice overnight, morning rides were entertaining. My mental radar was on high alert all the time, constantly scanning all around me. When on a multilane highway you can be in direct contact with up to 8 other vehicles, 3 in front, one on either side, and 3 behind. I would drive in the left lane to reduce it to 5, less to keep track of. The same can be said of the far right but then you are dealing with on and off ramps and the stupid shit people do there. I never let someone tailgate me and would either pull away or let them pass.
Best defense is not loud pipes but paying attention, no phone, no music, no passenger, just pay attention and anticipate what cars are going to do. Most drivers telegraph their next move, whether they realize it or not. When switching lanes they tend to drift towards that side before they make the decision to go. I firmly believed I had to drive everyone's cars around me and I had very few life threatening close calls.
"I tried all the black helmets and black leather jackets and decided it was too hot to wear anything but jeans and sunglasses on my cruiser" Is pretty much the logic of every biker on a cruiser in my area. I see about 25% of the sport bike dudes wear a helmet but I feel I'm the only cruiser bike guy that does.
Its in the manual of my cruiser book that wearing protective gear is not cool. Lol.
I have a black Mad Max style jacket and gray helmet that I wear with good jeans and leather boots on my tarted-up CB550K sport restomod. It's almost unbearable when the temperature gets up over 100F, but it looks badass, and that's kind of half the point of riding gear.
@@009013M3 white T-shirt and sunglasses and jeans and boots still looks more bad ass
@@championx1 Mine came used and didn't have a manual... Dammit.
Meh, I have a big ole Harley Ultra Classic and I wear whatever I feel like wearing. Sometimes a half-helmet, sometimes a full face helmet, sometimes a t-shirt, sometimes an armored jacket. That being said, I don't care what other people wear. I also don't care if people don't brush their teeth, wear their seatbelts, drink themselves to death, or eat a rasher of bacon every day.
I've grated enough leather and shoes that I have enough skin to get shivers when I see dudes (strangely almost no dudettes) in t-shirts, flip-flops and helmets.
The other reason to move around in the lane is road strategy. Position 1 when approaching intersections so that cars waiting to pull out see more motion than if you were in position 2 or 3. Position 3 when there's a long line of cars coming because then the cars that might be itching to pull out to pass can see you faster, and also you can bail out to the shoulder faster if one of them pulls out anyway. Lots of other position choices come down to safety.
So on point 5 I think.. I'm a veteran rider but I'm also left handed and it feels way more natural to put my right foot down. Also we ride and drive on the left like in the UK so the natural curve of the road means that the left side of the road is lower plus there might be gravel or dirt on the edge of the road.
Here in Madrid Spain filtering is legal at traffic lights and we even have a special space in front of all the cars for bikes and motorcycles so that they leave first.
Also at peak times and if the motorway is at very slow speeds or even blocked, it is legal for motorcycles to drive in the emergency lane which is normally not legal but it's legal in those situations. Cool thing because it avoids dangerous splitting
As of this past spring, Montana also allows filtering now
I wish it was legal nationwide. As long as it is done safely and the lanes are wide enough.
Filtering recently became legal in Utah and I filter when possible. I’ve had so many people yell at me for doing this. They obviously don’t understand that this is a legal safety measure.
Lane splitting/filtering is legal in the UK and it works really well (providing the rider is doing it safey...ie doing it at a reasonable speed)
It's quite fun to do as well. Makes me feel special over driving my car :) But then again you get Deliveroo riders filtering dangerously at 40mph cutting cars off and undertaking... Which gives filtering a bad name.
Me on filtering and splitting: faster, safer, cheaper, home in time for dinner. I’ll take it.
In Western Australia we split and filter , it helps alleviate congestion.
Better for the environment too not having an engine running in traffic for no reason
@@joshfontanella Yup!!
Wtf, point 2. Full leather is just the safest gear even if you don't ride like rossi on the street.
On top of protection probably the easiest way to stay warm in colder weather
I think the point was race suits not bagging on leather street gear
Flip flops shorts and shirtless is the best gear.
Tbf, if ive been riding for 3 hours and my legs are getting cramped, I'm going to put both feet down and stand up for a moment at red lights even if it look like a noob. Stretching my legs feels so good on long trips
💯
Hawaii does not allow filtering. However, Hawaii does allow you to use the shoulder if traffic is slow/stopped. Problem- some shoulders are barely wide enough for a bike to fit when not maneuvering around cars.
Woohoo California! LOVE riding out here!
as a noob switching feet a lot, it's not because I'm putting the bike in neutral but because I'm not certain I'm in first. As for walking, I'd rather have to waddle a little than risk stalling trying to accelerate faster.
I ride in full leather a suit I have Inherited and I’m wearing it for protection first. A lot of people wear them even for cruising on their Repsol 1000 CBR. I have never seen a squid wearing Full leather only a safety jacket or padded out biker jeans. Not sure if it’s only here in Hungary tho (It’s in Europe in case you wanna google where that is)
It's very normal to see most litre bike and super sport riders here in the UK wear full leathers, get the odd nob head squidding it up but for the most part it's full suits
In my opinion, people should wear whatever they are comfortable wearing. If that means wearing nothing but a thong, I'm cool with that. If that means wearing a bomb-proof suit, I say, "Go for it"!
@@yee4618 Squids because they don't wear what you want them to wear? That's an odd perspective. If people want to take a risk that doesn't affect anyone else, let 'em.
@@Nymrawd-for-real when did I say I call them squids for not wanting to wear what I want them too? What? Them squiding about in just a helmet is ridiculous, yes by all means do what you want, wear what you want etc... but still you can't tell me it doesn't even annoy you in slightest? Treat a bike with respect its not a toy (even tho were all big kids with our toys) you get the picture... is it wrong to want my rider bros/sisters to be safe somewhat? But judging by you commenting in the first place I see we have different views so ride safe out there
@@yee4618Ah, hard to argue with that logic.
I mostly use my left leg at a light but sometimes have to use my right as well, reason being I’ve had surgery on my left knee and now it’s not as good as it used to be.
In my 22 years of riding, living in Saint Louis and North of Dallas, TX, I've seen way more guys in shorts and flip-flops on sport bikes than cruisers. They are wearing helmets, so they'll likely be scarred and crippled for life instead of dead, which I guess some consider a bonus.
Road crayons.
Chicks dig scars...
...according to Keanu Reeves in "The Replacements" anyways... ;o)
Add to that most cruiser riders are pretty responsible, don’t take the same chances that sport bike riders do.
I agree with most of this vid but #5 is doing my head in. For starters there are many times when I come to a stop where I haven't downshifted to first before stopping. This can be for many reasons but lets not get into that. If I come to a stop I usually put my left foot down first so I can work the rear brake in concert with the front. Then after I am stopped I will shift my weight over onto my right foot while I get the bike into neutral or first depending on the length of the stop. When I figure I will be moving again in a short period of time, I get the bike back into gear (in first), and then get back on the rear break with my left foot down while I wait on the light or whatever. As I am pulling away I get back on both pegs and work my up though the gears. As you can see this results in me routinely shifting from foot to foot 2 or 3 times on many stops.
Ref swapping legs at a stop light - I always put the bike in to Neutral at the lights. This way, I'm not having to hold the clutch in & keep pressure on the hydraulics. But... if I'm on an incline I may have to use the rear brake to hold the bike still. Then I have to swap legs to engage gear to pull away. (Actually, I've now got a Triumph Rocket GT with Hill Hold which is great!) but I still put the bike in Neutral.
I love when you put that matrix clip in there very appropriate
Racing suits are great for touring because of the lesser wind drag, until you have to take a shit :P
My big ol water cooled twin with a full ti fmf is obnoxiously loud.
The pops and bangs on decel…
I love it.
Lol in Holland lanesplitting is mandatory
They accepting new citizens?
Where i live weve got a guy who rocks sandals, shorts, full leather riding jacket, and carbon knuckle gloves and no helmet on a gsxr. Its.... perplexing.
I've got news for ya, bud, but first I'd like to say that 90 percent of your video was entirely correct, and entertaining. But the news is that loud pipes do save lives, yes cars around us might not be able to hear them as well we think, but they hear us better than you claim, unless their stereo is up, anyway. But foremost; it's the deer, dude. Deer do not like loud motorcycles. Myself, I've never even seen a deer near the road while on my XV750. But however, I don't substitute pipes for horn. I run a nautilus horn, and lemme tell ya, she makes the wolo sound like a light squawk. Other than that though, good stuff, I got a kick out of it 🤙
Exactly right…
I live in an area with loads of wildlife and noticed when i ride my loud bike the deer/moose/etc. Run before i get there and when i use a quiet bike i get way closer to them
Riding over 20 yrs through big cities. louder pipes have saved my life on more than 1 occasion. proven.
Agreed. Though Not sure it ever saved my life but I have definitely caught people’s attention to notice me. You can always tell by the head whip from looking down at their damn phone. Secretly I hope I scare the crap out of them for not paying attention.
@@Inthewind24 I commuted in a big city for years, no problems. remus pipe developed a fault. with std on i almost got hit several times. put pipes back on, no more issues.
IDK if my ridiculously loud pipes have saved my life but I can assure you that everyone within a few blocks knows that I'm there.
Rev matching. Good explanation. That and you might get gear braking if you don't downshift and without rev'ing some. Leg shifts. Changing weight on the legs if you have been riding a while and anticipating a drop to the first gear for take off. I weave to avoid road snakes (tar), rain grooves, and small pot holes and cracks, etc.
I know a louder exhaust helps to be noticed first hand, giving and receiving side. Especially when passing and your at the "blind" spot of vehicles mirror. Your opinion is fine, but I know it has a benefit
Wait, with cars, when a pair of wheels slipped you have other 2 pairs? Which car you're talking about? the JPS?
People always assume.. I put my right foot down because I have a bad left knee..suk it YAM 🍠!!!!
I generally put BOTH feet down until I need to scratch my nose or whatever... It's just more stable and easier while I look around and figure out what I'm going to do next... ;o)
Ah yes, the ADV squids.
Last weekend that was the theme.
Arizona now officially allows filtering just for future reference!
A leather suit is just safer than anything else?!?!?!? I really don´t get your point here. Even at 60 mph the best textiles will rip apart leaving your skin exposed while even a cheap leather suit will likely be good for another few slides after that
In the rain leather shreds like swiss cheese
If being aware of what to do with brake lights is not foremost on your mind, take a class. Even using engine braking, tapping the brake lights to light your tail is pretty important to inform who is behind and around what you are about to do.
Yup! Mine engages the clicky noise so immediate I can give four or five blinks the the driver behind me without even engaging the brakes so I don’t get rear ended. To easy, why not just do it right, especially in 55mph zones that still have traffic lights 🚦
Discord server access should just be free, with paid permissions instead of having to pay to join.
Right? Who tf is paying to join a discord? Dumb as hell.
@@YDZ100 We have over 3200 monthly paying members. Head back to econ 101, supply and demand
Nah lol
@@yammienoob it's how most gaming servers work, you have free channels for people to tlk, then you have "roles" than you pay for using your subscription service that allow you to enter certain rooms, to participate in your live events or competitions etc... atleast that way, your not ransoming your community that wants to engage but either can't afford, or can't justify paying to talk to people on discord..
@@yammienoob equally, being rude to to "flex" your stats doesn't do much for you. Just makes you seem like you don't care about your community unless they can pay for the privilege
Upvoted the moment you talked down "loud pipes save lives". I've had both stock exhaust and shorty pipes and neither have actively prevented me from getting merged into.
I had a Yamaha XJR1300 that was SO quiet pedestrians would step out in front of me. I fitted a single pipe instead with "a bit of a growl" to it so at least I could be heard in the city. I now have a Triumph Rocket GT and it is too quiet.
Sorry but I strongly disagree...why wouldn't you wear a suit that's designed to offer the maximum of protection...an airbag is becoming mandatory in spain from the end of next year ....I have had 3 minor accidents 2 without suit and 1 with ...2 that i needed attention and 1 that I got up and rode off again ...comon sense .....
Never
Hey Yammi, it's not a handful. I hear it all the time from riders, "loud pipes save lives". It drives me crazy. They don't.
Yes they do. To ignore or pretend that people aren’t more likely to notice a loud exhaust is silly
@@guins99 do you understand how sound travels, friend?
@@guins99 it helps to a certain extent-- 300 feet. But having something thats 200 decibels of sound WILL NOT HELP.
5:07 The irony in this statement, coming from Yammie Noob, is something special.
Re splitting or filtering: Car drivers are unpredictable at best, and who knows what guy is depressed and mad at the world because his girlfriend shut him down falling for a guy who rides a sport bike (or any bike). Who knows what such a guy may do on a crowded highway?
It is for that reason, (in California) I tend to 'Filter,' especially when there is more traffic. I don't like being ten cars back from the light bumper to bumper in all lanes, especially If I have the time to advance to the front. In this way, I get ahead of the 'traffic clump and ride with less immediate congestion until the next stop or light. Works for me.
I’m enjoying the content. I’m looking into getting my 1st bike in the future. I like a lot of different motorcycles. Each have their niche and uses. I like all motorcycles to be honest I think bikes are cool no matter what you ride. @yammie noobe it’s cool you can tell us about your favorite bike. I like knowing about bikes. I like learning it makes it easier to talk to people especially when you know something about their bike. Its better then baseball card stats :)
Buying a motorcycle was the best purchase i've made in my life. Having something to do that forces you to stop thinking about literally everything else is priceless. At no other point can you do something that makes your mind stop wandering. Laying in bed at night and having your mind going 1000 RPM at all the stresses of life. Jump on the bike and just ride. No stress, no obligations, and no destination. Do a motorcycle course, learn the basics, purchase something that won't break the bank and allow plenty of room for proper gear. Cheers.
@@Everendlesss i payed £2950 for a 50cc and i feel the same
@@JackSmith-qi2sl I payed 700 dollars for a 750 cc
i wear my full leathers and helmet everywhere i go. i feel like everyone loves me an extra amount for doing so.
@@cassius348 i mean everywhere i go and i dont even have a bike. i'm a bus driver.
Nice. How do we get this video to people who aren't in the cult?
I understand lane filtering but not splitting because in lane splitting you are putting all your trust in the cars around you and you are more likely to get killed
Bla bla bla. "I wrecked, so everyone who wears a one piece on the road is a street rossi squid" My suit and boots saved me twice now. I couldn't imagine riding in anything else. Horrible advice.
A couple of things. I have a '22 Indian FTR. 1. Blip the throttle: The bike turns on cylinder deactivation, trying to start out from a dead stop with this going usually results in a stopped engine. Solution, blip the throttle to turn off the deactivation, then go. Besides, it sounds cool. 2. Foot dance: By the time I come to a stop at a light, my right foot is on fire. And yes, this is with real, serious motorcycle boots. I gotta get it off the peg and away from the exhaust. Think what you want. Bonus: ATTGATT: Feet, hands, head. Those are your moneymakers, protect them. All the style in the world doesn't do you any good if you can't pay the medical bills.
I agree with the picture of the video
Utah only recently allowed filtering, surprisingly. This is the same state that forbids wine from being sold in stores, or even imported directly.
I wouldn't want to split here, even if it was legal. Half the drivers here not only can't see you, but can't see other cars even. The no-cell-phone-while-driving law isn't yet in effect here, and it shows.
Cell phone laws while driving dont do shit. I'm a truck driver and can see that most people are fucking with their phones no matter what state I'm in.
@@cobra64th21 I used to drive for a company known for their blue trucks and electronic log books.
I 100% agree with you.
I used to rev my carbed Ninja 500 cause it wouldn't idle for the first 20 minutes
10:19 are all cars the G63 6x6? (I know it was a mistake, but I couldn't stop myself)
I finally checked out one of the _"free motorcycle giveaways.."_ It's legit a just a raffle/lottery one has to buy entries for! With up to $100 tiers that earn 1,000 entries, it's definitely tuned more for making money than equality. (Not hating on him for profiting...but it'd be appropriate to actually mention it from time to time.)
If you read the terms you can see that it says no purchase is necessary. You have an opportunity to get up to like 600 tickets through mail (I think. Been a minute since I last checked) and another 200 through social media actions like following them or something along those lines.
Literally every video, he mentions you get one entry per dollar spent on his site...
If you win a 10k bike after spending a 100 bucks, you essentially got it for free. And he wouldn't be able to keep doing this as a business if he wasn't in the black.
I highly encourage you to read the official rules - don't spread libel
The point is your not going to win a 10,000 dollar bike for $100. He probably has to offer free entries as well or he would be regulated by gambling and lottery laws.
That's basically how all youtubers do their "giveaways".
Free entries just get saturated out by the people who spend because they get multiple entries. It's a buisness, certainly isnt charity.
But who cares, it's free entertainment and information for me.
Loud Pipes DO save lives!!! Don’t believe me? Well I have one word for you: WILDLIFE!
If sounds make you sad then maybe it's time contemplate taking a long walk down a short pier.
@ 9:00, you state the rider is noob. But, I have a different reason. As a new rider, I "do" use both brakes. Often I forget to gear down. Therefore I'm on my left foot, realize I have to get to 1st, off the rear brake, switch gears, back on the brake... lots of foot switching.
Hey guys I loved your channel. You had great advice for new riders that helped me very much. What were you thinking when you came out with that video telling us we should only ride on the track and not on the road. You lost my subscription and I don”t know how anyone else is still listening to all of your bullshit. That was a huge mistake.
And mine ....probably why it's taking so long to get to his million subs ..lol....tip for life listen to your audience...not everybody lives in the usa and not everybody that wears a suit is a street rossi...I think it's highly irresponsible telling people not to wear the best protection possible...
Yammie - I don’t wear a one piece but given what you said about how long you can safely slide for - why not protect yourself better by wearing one??
how many bikers watched this 😂 😂
1:35 you get to pay so dirty cheap for motorcycles but you can't filter or lane split, that must feel bad
please stop calling your self papa...you drive more like my grandma and it's just cringe. anyway nice video :)
It's a meme from way back when on this channel. Fake fans smdh
@@yammienoob in fact i'm not a fan ;)