Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Riding Motorcycles (Part 2)
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I have R6 tinnitus
You have so many bots on your channel
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I remember somebody told me a while ago, "it's the riding spirit that matters and not the ride whether be a 125 cc or a 1000 cc".
Cheers to Riding!
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@@garycarter7087 I reported him a while ago, but just out of interest. What kind of scam is it?
Riding 125, no, you can imagine Riding same but youre simply not
All of us need to stick together , whether we are 125 or 1000 we are still on 2 wheels and that makes us a family
Earplugs make the riding experience very relaxing. More chill 😎
And I'm in love with the Loop earplugs, super ergonomic and confortable 👌 and they're pretty cheap for the quality, definitely recommend them
WHAT!?🙉
Can I get away with AirPods or earphones🌚
@@_levandre_Oh, I can answer that from experience! My AirPods are crap for wearing under a helmet because all the noise cancellation is active, aka done electronically. I have Jabra 75t’s that have both active and passive (they literally plug your ears lol) and they work fantastically and I can still hear the bike and my music great. They don’t work for phone calls though, the mic gets fucked by the wind noise.
Unless you have tinnitus...
As a newer street rider (dirt for years) One piece of advice i could give to everybody it to please learn to ride in the rain, obviousley not a huge downpore but from basically light mist to a nice rain so you arent caught off gaurd if it starts to sprinkle on the way home if you're caught out. its better to learn sooner and be "comfortable" in rain or on slicker roads then only ride in the bone dry and be caught way off guard. Stay safe out there guys 'n gals.
If you commute on your bike , you will automatically learn how to ride in the rain :)
As a former Naval Aviator I can attest to the fact that wearing ear plugs actually helps you hear BETTER in a noisy environment. They block out all the background noise - engine, wind, etc. - and let you concentrate on what you need to hear. Having said that and having worn earplugs EVERY time i flew, I still have significant hearing loss at 68Hz which is the frequency my aircraft's engines put out. Spend enough time in a noisy environment and you will have hearing loss. You will just have less if you wear earplugs.
Did you fly P-3s?
I wish I was told how important lane position is for letting cars know your intent.
And to be seen by who needs to see you
The three principles of safe riding, lane choice, lane position, escape routes.
46 years riding and still learning every day. Riding is a craft. Period. I completely agree with being Zen or riding invisible, but take that to the next step and put yourself in a position where you are an on-looker who has already read the script and so positioned themselves accordingly - not only Zen but a Zen master.
So riding is a craft? Silly me! I always thought it was a skill.
Perfect discription
I hate it when I get on the highway/freeway and yell out to myself, "DAMMIT! Forgot to put in my earplugs!!!"
Being a shaved-head rider, I invested in a good silk balaclava for summer and a wool one for winter. That's a 10-25€ investment to make sure that my helmet is always comfortable regardless of hair length =D
Adding to the beginner vs "advanced" bikes, I came into motorcycling and was told at MSF that 250s or maybe 500s are the biggest you should ever go to start, but they didn't explain the difference between sport bikes and cruisers. I ride a 750 Shadow which is a "big" displacement engine for a sport bike, but I've done about a 6-7 second 0-60 on my bike. A 750 sport bike is probably more on the range of 3 seconds at that size. Cruisers are like the pickup trucks of the bike world and I thought I was doing bad getting a "big" 750 for a first bike.
I absolutely agree with the ear plugs. I started using them years ago when i was communicating 35 miles to work one way at Interstate highway speeds (70+), with a halfface helmet. Now, i work in a different place, and my commute is way less and back road speeds (55mph limits), the wind isn't has bad that a pair of Bluetooth ear buds actually help out alot with the wind noise.
Amen brother! I started riding street in 1986 and didn't start wearing earplugs until 15 years ago. My ears are shot, after ridding well over 250,000 miles my left ear is destroyed. Sometimes it gets so painful with them in I have to call it a day and head home. Summarily surfers get what's known as surfers ear. So if you are a new rider listen up ware earplugs and don't suffer when your older.
I think that these are the best Motorcycle videos in the world! I have been watching since I was 12 because my dad had 2 Suzuki´s with a 750cc engine when i was 3 and he put me on one of them and that started my passion for these. now i am 15 and I was at BMW and got a feel for some like the RnineT GS and instantly i fell i love with these beasts!
Thank you for saying "rider mod". Even street tires can be really beneficial for learning.
I havent been riding for 2 full months yet and I already ponied up for a pair of custom plugs. After my first foray on the highway I noticed that my ears felt stuffy like I'd been to a concert. I did my own research after that and decided to get earplugs. I'm really glad I did
I use foamy disposable plugs. They help reduce fatigue on long rides.
A good Helmut helps with the wind in the ears..
Airoh for me..
Back in the day..
Man I’ve only been riding for about 2-3 months and just changed my tires and HOLY SHIT I had no clue the difference it would make. I was blaming the handling in my suspension but it was all my tires; insanely helpful
Same for me some month ago haha, i had so much trouble in rain and while braking, the grip was terrible but since i was begginer i thought i was doing something wrong. Then i changed my tires and everything went so much better lmao. I don't even understand how the gap can be so huge lol
When it comes to improving your skills, I started riding in 1978 and try to do something every year to improve my riding. A course, track days, a challenge, something, anything to keep improving. If you don't think you can improve or have room for improvement, sell your bike because you have no business riding. That is the thought process that gets you or others in really bad situations.
Most of us have 6 months of winter,so we have to relearn our riding skills every spring. Then when you get good again and comfortable,bam,it snows again.
So freakin' true! I have to coach myself every Spring, "Day 1, take it easy, week 1, take it easy, month 1, OK open her up!" Lol. Then it's, "the Fall is almost here already!" 🤦🏽♂️🤬🤣
All of these videos are very helpful! I must have watch 10 of them over the past 2 days. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience with a nice touch of madness. 😂
I find that ear plugs actually makes my cardo system sound better simple because you aren't trying to listen to it over wind noise. So another plus for ear plugs
I'm 32 years old and still in school. It is safe to say I am still learning. I've never ridden a motorcycle, but I am interested in starting once I have time/money.
I must say thanks for the beginner and other motorcycle videos. They are super helpful and entertaining! 😁
I'm same age & also never ridden one, but gonna get one soon. Need it for a commute & can't fit a car at current place. Makes a lot of sense economics wise.
i got my first bike 4 month ago, just a little 125cc because i never even touched a bike in my life, i can tell you this is life changing ! I was a car guy, always having fun on my car, loving to drive etc, now i just feel bored in my car, the feelings you get on a motorcycle is just in another dimension (again, this is just a 125cc haha).
@@MrGelloty I started at 14 on a 50cc and still love it. now im 17 but my parents wont let me get a bigger one until im out of the house 😅
@@larion2336 warning: bikes are v e r y inconvenient modes of transportation. If you want to haul anything, even a case of water, you have to get creative. If you're just looking for a short commute machine, they sell some big, friendly mopeds that are a lot easier to keep your balance on after a long day's work than even the most stable of true motorcycles.
33 years old here and I'm in the same boat, brother. No money for a bike right now but I can afford the MSF course and M endorsement on my license at least. May rent bikes every so often just for fun cruises. I'm deploying to Kuwait soon and I'll have disposable cash when I get back and at that point I'll buy a bike.
After nearly 40 years of riding and I’ve only recently started using earplugs. What a difference!
Thank you so much for the genuine advice on wearing earplugs. I just started riding and would have never thought about that.
All really solid points..thank you for these. Ride on the safe side boys and girls ! Bless up.
Earplugs are a game changer, they also reduce fatigue on long journeys too.
Accurate all the way.
But no regerts, sometimes I really do just need the roar of the wind. Definitely wear my earplugs on longer rides and 100% on the track.
Earplugs, the unsung hero of biking gear. My instructors didn't tell me, but I found a blog post that mentioned them. The most I'll do without them is half an hour, and that's maybe twice a year at most? I won't go out on the bike without them as a general rule.
First time I took my motorcycle to a highway [55 mph], within minutes I pulled over to a pharmacy to get myself ear plugs. 🙉
I don’t understand it’s not bad at all
You hit a VERY important issue with wind noise. I went to ENT and Allergy and had them make molds of my ears and then the labs make them a perfect fit. They’re made of a silicon like material. They cost $250 but last years if you don’t loose them. The generic one size disposable are garbage. As soon as you turn your head to look for traffic they come out of the canal or fall out all together. Bikes cost $6k- $30k+.
Factor in $250 with the bike. I have tinitus and partial hearing loss and it sucks! It’s possible i was told I may eventually loose my hearing permanently.
The biggest annoyance as a beginner and improver on bikes is the crap winter weather which doesnt allow you to get as much practice as you want. It def slows the learning progression. I feel rusty getting on the bike after not being able to get out even after a few weeks.
I guess it help to train under rain or with wet road, but yeah i felt the same
As someone thinking about getting started I wanted to say thanks for making these videos man. I’ve been doing a lot of learning on videos lately and haven’t took the class yet but yea thanks man
Same here. My class starts tomorrow night. Excited to have my license soon
Passed and been loving riding
I had custom molded silicone plugs that i bought for shooting when I started riding. Great for fast riding.
Love my Diablo rosso 3s always the first mod I do. Then clutch and brake levers
I've been saying this for years and people laugh at me!! When explaining the wind noise, people assume my helmet is shit but it's the nature of being in the elements
your helmet also produces a lot of noise with its winglets, so in case you still don't want to wear earplugs (which I HIGHLY recommend to avoid tinnitus which cannot be cured) make sure the unnecessary holes are sealed and do not produce even more noise.
I found that wearing earplugs with cardo actually makes the music sound better
I find it allows the bass to pass through better. I think it is because you hear the vibrations mostly
Ride zen. True words to live by.
I’m going through it right now. I just started getting swimmer’s ear. I’ve been riding for about a year. Just ordered Big Ear plugs and am going to start wearing foam plugs now.
Just started on a z400, can attest I was surprised by the acceleration it can produce, and as a beginner it's reassuring to know I can let loose and have fun without putting on waaay to much speed accidentally.
Dang these tips were freaking awesome. I’m buying in MT 07 next month and your channel has been incredible for teaching me things that will make my life easier. You might have also given me knowledge that can save my life.
I’m excited to make videos of my writing that give me up ice and I’ll make sure to share that with you
I trim my scalp pretty low 👨🏽🦲 but wear a balaclava always, and that makes it all good 👍🏽
A high kwality helmed s a world difference compared to a budjet one.
So much quiter, and for longer trips just better for comfort ass well.
Yeh, I think I made it maybe a week or two (on the 125 still) before fully committing to earplugs. Night and day!
Hey Mr. Noob. Great video series you have here. I always watch every one that comes out. Really entertaining and informative.
But just a thought, can you produce a video that address riding pillion. You know, 2 up with passenger and the additional luggage required to keep your passenger happy. How riding with a passenger changes the whole geometry of the bike, additional weight and how your passenger can cause unexpected handling issues. Anyway, just a thought.
I died at “Intercontinental ballistic missile”😭😭😭😭
Exactly. Definitely telling the truth.
Whats good Yammie noob?. Good advice. What do you think of the Parallel twin vs Inline 4 engines? Kawasaki ZX4RR is an awesome bike....slow bike fast and a fast bike slow... 👏
I wish I was told there's a bug that bites you once you ride, and next thing you know, u have a wall full of gear and 3 bikes 😂
I'll always remember my motorcycle safety teacher said whether you had the right of way doesn't matter if you're dead.
Could you please do a video on tires? Im new to motorcycling. Gonna have my first bike (Zontes 125) and idk much about tires and i feel like its the most important.
Tires! I agree. I live in one of the wettest areas in the country. I invested in Michelin Road 6s. They are amazing.
Road series for life. I've rode the fives and now the sixes. You're right just tire is amazing in the wet. I live in Michigan we get our fair share of wet weather
Cars always win is the most important moment. You really do nothing but risk your life by trying to settle the score with the car driver.
Love your channel. Just getting into riding at 35 because I’ve always been terrified of motorcycles (early memories, early life lessons). Anyway. This is my new hobby. Old hobby was music recording. So if you would like some audio tips. How to make it sound like CNN. Like a real person in a room. Not a person talking right into your ear. HMU. No shade. I get it. It’s a TON to learn.
Also not looking to get paid. Just trying to help. ✌️
Love ya! Yammie!! Your awsome. My regret was my 1st was an old 700 shadow n I'm lil guy. Found out real quick should hve started smaller. Like d 1 my ex-wife started on. A Kawasaki 250HS. Lil handled great rev hard but woulda thought me alot. But wen your 19 yr old making $$ look was d way. Turned out not so much. Great video
Earplugs are a MUST! If you haven't tried Surefire EP3 or EP7s, you're missing out!!
Having a huge fairing on an adv bike makes plugs non essential i can even have my vissor up if i want .
@@user-jk3dz2st7u Yea, it doesn't. No amount of fairing can do what earplugs can. You are still damaging your hearing without plugs in your situation.
@@bladeofwar Trust me i dont . I have way more trouble with noise when i am riding tractors . I rode naked bikes and it was unbearable even WITH earplugs that should tell you that either that all guys with naked bikes are fucking def(even with plugs or that i actually not need them in my bike cause i dont !The sounds i hear most are my exhaust and chain not the wind.
My earpeace pros are a lifesaver. Or earsaver. I have foam earplugs as backup. The wind noise is real. And it’s loud.
A good helmet also reduces wind noise. I always believe that the more expensive ur bike is (hence faster) the more expensive ur helmet should be.
The main diff with these helmets are for the most part wind noise. At a certain point helmets all provide the same protection but better noise cancellation goes side to side with price
the hearing thing was a good one, thanks! I'm a musician so i've got those special made for me ear plugs and they fit perfectly under my helmet. I don't drive yet, but im working towards it so the advice came just on time.
They're pricey but they're so worth it. I play guitar and they saved my ears for sure.
Definitely save your hearing, I work around aircraft and typically wear ear plugs and over ears because I want to be able to listen to music forever
I can’t wear my musicians plugs under the helmet because they move just a bit on a bike with every bump and it irritates my ear canals 😢
Bridgestone makes phenomenal tires I’ve went so low idk how they held their grip pretty good wet/ mud traction too for a street tire lol
I wonder how good noise canceling earbuds would work for riding.... they suck for half helmets because the sound of the wind rushing past them is very loud even at only 40 km/h (about 25mph or so, i don't know, I'm Canadian).
i got a set of concert earplugs from my local music store. They let you hear the music cleanly, just at a lower volume, so it should be good for riding, too!
Great Video, very entertaining, thank you!
I recently got a Ryker 900 Sport... it's a three wheel motorcycle, so I'm a little nervous about the judgement or how I'll be perceived when riding. But I love it so far and I'm having so much fun with it!
The people who judge you for what you ride aren't real riders. It's about the ride. All respect from trikes to sport bikes to harleys
As long as your enjoying yourself and being safe who care what any other rider thinks if anything you got bigger balls if we go into a corner a lil too fast the bike slides out from under us you go into one too fast its ontop of you trikes are whole other level lol theres a reason offroad trikes arent made anymore my mom called them widowmakers
I could have used the “this sport/hobby is a giant $ pit” advice lol between the bike itself, mods, maintenance & gear, it adds up quick!
But it cools down if you have the stuff you need, their are hobbies that just keep pulling out your hard earned $
pretty sure he covered that in pt. 1
Beyond bike purchase and $500 of gear I haven't really spent any money....maintenance is pretty cheap if you do it yourself.
@@billie.emdeka I'm pretty sure you're right. He has said it a few times.
Cheaper than boating or general aviation!
Definitely earliest yammie video I’ve ever caught 2 mins
I’m a new rider and the self conscience comment hits home. I have a KTM, added bonus is orange is my favorite color. My bike, jacket, and helmet are all orange and black. I want to be visible but I also feel like other riders are like “Who tf wears all matching gear?”. Eh, I’m protected, comfortable, and having fun.
I have a 1970's honda dirt bike im currently working on restoring. I have never ridden before would you suggest that be a good starter bike?
im just started the msf corse and im planning to get my first 600bike soon. but prices today are freaking high. and it will only go up so yeah it takes a lot of money. but its defenetly worth it. :p
A question for you Yam related to tires. What's your opinion on going to the dark side?
Go to the dark side
What brand/model of tires do you recommend for casual highway?
Always! Wear your plugs!
yup, I developed tinnitus from riding, it was too late when I found out, although I consistently used headphones with music on, still got it and it sucks , in retrospect its almost worth it, I had the best 2 years of my life whenI first started riding.
Do you guys have any thoughts about Benelli TRK 702 X, besides being heavy?
I feel like i know what you mean with the shaved head thing, thats also super valueable info, its that day after shave or buzz length that gives you super grip on your hoodies and pulls on your eyelids when you just wanna take the fkn thing off. Guess i have that to look forward to lol cause i prefer 0 clipper length for maintainance, less than a full shave but no length by anymeans, its like our heads turn into snow tyres.
I wish I hadn't listened to my mechanic who told me it was okay to start on a liter sport bike (SV1000S). I have not been hurt riding it for 1.5 years, but the thing is huge, uncomfortable to ride under the speed limit or do long runs on the straight roads and really a pain in the ass to ride slowly in the parking lot: requires a lot of counterbalancing and really tires the hands.
I use airpods pro when I ride for longer time, however it is a pain to get them out when you use a full face helmet like a Arai that is more tight, you need to also wear that head mask thing to keep the airpods pro in place when you remove the helmet.
"car always win"
That something every instructor should insist on. Then I was lucky my instructor insisted on that and stuff like "never trust others on the road" and "don't put you in situation where your security don't depend on you".
Question about the ear plugs what if I'm someone who really likes to listen to music can I still use ear plugs but still hear the music in the helmet or speakers on the bike itself.
Bro I just bought ear plugs last week. I have a 2019 R1 with a werkes exhaust so it’s very loud. Idk why it took me awhile to get plugs.
Earplugs on the highway. Stereo on my ‘85 GoldWing in town. Bob Seger in the cassette player.
My vitacci 250 gtx efi is eye candy.
I have a cbr300r. The amount of people who have come up to me and asked if it was the 600. One even asked if it was the fireblade. I’m not joking. All were very surprised it is only a 300. A kid came up and asking if it was a 600 one time. I said 300. And because I was leaving at that time. I let him have a rev. I like making kids days. And maybe they’ll get a motorcycle later in life
so a full face helmet is not enough for the wind noise for the ears? you need earplug with a full face helmet?
I have Bridgestone S22 on my MT-09 they are nice tires but when it's under 5 celcius outside. They are not so great. The grip is just not there. They take a long time to warm up.
i love the valentino picture in the back
Started on a 750 standard, a 2003* zr7s, what sport bike should i go to, i feel ready for a 1000 sport bike but someone give me some input from experience please :)
My mt10 without ear plugs make such a low pitch that when you get between buildings it straight muffles out your hearing lol. only running a leo vince mid pipe to the factory can.
Having swapped both factory tires on my first bike for S22's...
I feel vindicated in having no money 🔥
I kept forgetting to wear earplugs for the first few months, started though because having to put them in sucks but having tinnitus sucks a little more.
Hey YB do a video on the weird things some people say when they come up to you at a corner store or anywhere you post up! But mainly at a crackhead store! Especially in Austin man! Omg! So many weirdos!
Where did you get the Raman sweater😂
u got a link for the recommended ear plugs?
Funny story; I forgot to put my earplugs in before a race 😂😂😂
Just leaving pit lane, I already wanted to pit straight back in 😂… then I hit the back straight… and I knew I had to keep the tyres warm so I pinned it. Let me tell you something; I had an SC Project end can (emphasis on the “can”) and a header-back pipe. From 9000 to 13000 RPM, it was excruciatingly painful…….. FROM 14000 TO 16000 RPM!!!!……. It’s like my bike flipped a switch and said “I am going to make your head explode now”. Literally, the change was easily noticeable at exactly 14000 RPM.
Now obviously I didn’t have enough time to take my helmet off and put my plugs in on the grid. So I’m sure you know what’s coming next 😂… Everyone revved their bikes up ready to launch, and then the lights went out………….
BRO!! I. Wanted. To. Die. I genuinely thought there’s no way I don’t go deaf after this. Then we all reached the back straight as a group, with our bikes all around 14000 - 16000 RPM and I was just waiting for the moment where I’d suddenly hear nothing.
But that was the longest race of my life. I struggled to concentrate from the noise, my lap times were all over the show, and it was just a nightmare. My ears were ringing for a week straight, no joke.
Cool points, I agree but you didn't mention gear. Many motorcycle riders don't start with good gear and another thing is bike theft, that is one thing that shouldn't be overlooked.
Had mine for a little over a month and got a Rev’it jacket with protection and working on other things like good gloves etc. I an worried about theft too.
@@CB500Xoo7 you are better than me, it took me over 3 years to start buying dedicated gear, but as for theft I have extensive experience in that. One tip on theft is don't ever lend your bike out (no matter what sad story they tell you ) I have had two bikes stolen like that.
@@tjey379 well glad you got around to gear. 💪. That’s interesting for the theft part, sorry that happened and I’ll keep that in mind for sure. I found the revit jacket on offer up . Looking into gps tracking device. Amazon has these yellow reflective arm bands for joggers. They have Velcro at end so rapped them around passenger grab bars. Safe ridin dude and thank you for your response.
I watch you from Brazil, and you probably know our really is a bit different. I have a Honda shadow 750 and it’s considered a big bike lol
Right now I currently own a 2017 Kawasaki Z125 and a 2019 Yamaha R1
For the ear plugs is that like including wearing them when you’ve got a full face helmet
Riding zen is key
😂☝️ earplugs but yes true I just love that Loudness and then you get off the bike yelling at people 😂
Ballistic Missile i like that 👍👍