I never understood how my first jacket let in cold air in winter like it was made of flyscreen mesh, but trapped heat like a sauna in summer. A scientific wonder.
With the helmet situation there’s also the option of clear visor with a built in drop-down sun-visor (which can make you feel like a fighter pilot too ;) )
I was surprised he did not mention that option, I have one as well and I think that's the most practical solution. I can flip it up if I enter a tunnel and flip it down when the tunnel ends.
Something that I've been saying for years: In a car, you're a spectator. On a bike, you're a participant. I've been riding since about 1961 and it never gets old.
In a car you're LIVE spectator and participant in a road scene. On a bike you're "walking dead-man", who just better feels a wind. :) And in any accident BIKER is the first who was removed in a bag.
@@daitedve1984 It's always a matter of risk assessment and tolerance. From Heinlein's "Time Enough For Love": "It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier."
@@idkembr That's a lot like asking "What's your favorite kid?" 😁 I have many that I look back on and wish that I still had - but generally speaking, the one I'm riding at any given time. If I had to pick one - it would probably be the yellow 1975 Ducati 350 Desmo Monoposto (google it) that I had when stationed in Italy '75 - '78.
"All you need is a rear stand" buddy, i pulled apart and rebuilt my first bike right down to the frame in a 2mx2m space, using a milk crate. You drastically understated how easy it is
*using a milk crate* buckaroo i dissasembeled a bagger 288 with a toothpick and two napkins in a public restroom you clearly dont have any experience with motors
@@MrGonzo78j I really loved motorcycles and beautiful weather and the scenery that comes with it. Gave up everything to chase my dreams and inspirations, now it's on YT take a look 👀
4 weeks into owning and ridding. I got a Honda cbr300 and have loved all of it. Thank you for making the videos that got me into it, and I appreciate the tips and tricks that you gave. The temperature part was talked about in the MSF course so I came prepared. Although you don’t lie about the drop hearing the numbers vs feeling it was a totally different story.
I also bought a cbr300r last month 😂. First manual and bike thought it would be a good start love it so far drive it everyday, have a hard time with the cold in the morning.
I'm a super noob, studying to get my motorcycle license. But starting my research to see tips and tricks for beginners. If I can make less mistakes, or not make common ones, why not find that out now right! Love your channel, look forward to watching more videos.
Great Video - wrenching on my motorcycle is a heck of a lot more of a money burner than anything else I've ever done. Seats - lights - suspension - Steering Dampeners - mirrors - windshield - decals - body mods - the list goes on and on with those kinds of temptations.
Best tip I got for the hands in the cold weather, wear rubber gloves under your gloves it traps in heat and keeps the wind chill off of you. I've ridden in freezing temperatures and my hands were warm the whole time couldnt even feel the wind (no ice on the ground obviously, I'm in texas also. Dont ride in the ice people)
@@Heritagepostfarms nah it was 8 degrees yesterday, it does get cold here and what sucks is the wind chill factor. It doesn't get cold like that and stay for long it fluctuates back and forth but when it does get cold it most definitely sucks ass lol
@@Heritagepostfarms Smooth brain comment. Texas is absolutely massive and has an incredibly diverse climate. Houston and Amarillo have different weather.
In my 53rd year of riding. No hobby for me, my sole means of daily transportation. Still every ride I look forward to. I have great rain gear, heated jacket liner, heated gloves and heated grips. Thanks Yammy for your thoughts here!
The point to not limit yourself to just one discipline of riding really hits home. When I was younger I was into sport bikes since all my friends would go out and ride together. It took me years to figure out that I enjoy longer distance touring and off road stuff. The way I would describe it to a fellow adrenaline junkie is that to get that rush on the street you are going to get tickets or go to jail, but in the dirt you can get that satisfaction at much lower speeds, and its generally completely legal so long as you are in the right place. And when it comes to bragging to your friends, the story of how fast you went on the highway or lap times at a track day, doesn't sound as cool as the time a fighter jet circled around to buzz you at full bank while passing through a mountain pass at 9000 ft. Or riding through hail and fog so thick you can barely see 20 ft in front of you leaving Yellowstone to narrowly avoid a 500 year flood with roads crumbling behind you. also, always be on the lookout for gear upgrades and sales. $300 helmet for your first one is great, but after a year or so it feels really good to track down that $1100 helmet on clearance for $400 because they are getting rid of that color or something.
I will never spend $400 or more for a helmet my helmet cost less than $200 and this summer i will buy a new one and still less than $200 and I m riding motorcycle since I was 8 years old now I’m 45 🤷♂️
@@nickhrt83 jajajajaja yes im broke that’s why I own a hayabusa r6 GMC 2500 hd diesel 2018 grand cherokee I own my house and 18 wheeler plus my own authority yes im broke
100% accurate video. This was my first season on a motorcycle i learned a lot just riding around and sadly the season is pretty well done :( dang winter. but i have went through everything he said. Startup costs, new gear buying a used bike and fixing someone Elses work because you're picky and don't like half done work. But now that everything is done to my liking your pretty much only left with gas and the odd Maintenace work that comes from normal use. Working on a bike is night and day difference from a car. I encourage anyone that wants to ride to go for it and start because it's such a difference from just driving in a vehicle! GET BIKE STANDS! You may not be able to change a tire yourself, but you can cut the cost down by just bringing in the wheel to get the tire changed vs the whole bike because they charge more to take wheels off. Price pretty well gets cut in half at least at my local shop.
I ride every day/night of the year and have for years now. It doesn't matter if it's raining, snowing hot or cold. Just get the right gear for the weather. As for sun visors, I always use a gold tint visor in the daytime and switch to my clear visor after sunset. The spare fits easily into my riding backpack or my pillion pack.
My mom for my birthday got me a bell racestar helmet and I didn’t realize until weeks later that it self adjusted between tinted and clear depending on the light!!
Pro tip: get some neoprene gloves for the cold. Yes, neoprene gloves, made for scuba diving. 2mm if you want to feel things 4mm if you just want warmth.
Thanks for these tips yammi. I'm just now starting my journey into this lifestyle and your videos have helped guide me into what I'm looking for, the riding I want to do, and the gear that would best fit my needs.
As always, you are spot on! Friend of mine said that there are gonna be a million things you never thought of when you first start riding. He was right. One thing that I didn't think would happen, but still does, is how calming or therapeutic an hour on the bike can be. Always seems to just clear my head. Thanks for posting!
My bikes been at a friends getting a cam seal and it’s been almost 2 weeks now and let me say I honestly hate not having my bike or being able to go ride when I please.
jumped directly from a 100CC honda bike to a zx10R and man, that machine is amazing. riding a litre class directly without going through lower CCs is nowhere as scary as people say. done 1000 Kms safely in 8 days.
@@frbdnprds you just need to find that sweet spot even liter bikes have one that special place between full yeet and regular riding 😂. I’d recommend a liter bike that’s mellowed out a bit like the cb1100 I got or a gxs750s same motor but geared for Street riding and they don’t rev althe way to 100 in first gear.
Started like a month ago on an SV1000N and honestly it's the best vehicle I have ever owned. The looks, the sound and the speed are just breathtaking... I did spin it out when I first tried to start it on my test run tho lol... well the damn thing would just stall if you don't give enough throttle, and when I did give throttle on the wet grass, it just kicked out the rear end! Didn't drop it tho fortunately. Well I think it was an important lesson in respecting the machine at least. The owner had to print like 5 sales contracts since I messed all of them up because all I could think about "I have to drive this 200 kms home in almost freezing and wet conditions, already almost dropped it, is this a really good idea?" but in the end it couldn't have turned out better
I started 2 years ago on a 1981 Yamaha and so glad I did. Learned so many more things than my buddies who ride new sportbikes know. Old motorcycle really teach you so much about riding and give you a great understanding of motorcycles and how they work, love the vid yammie
Absolute noob here! I have just started getting into the idea of getting my first bike very recently and your channel is helping me understand things so much! Thank you for all your hard work to help people like me :)))
Veteran rider tip, a jacket while just walking around or sitting at a light on a hot sunny day will be unbearable but once you get moving the protection from the hot sun is amazing while the wind will still blow through the jacket and keep you cool. I also run a tinted visor because I mostly only ride during the day, it helps protect your nose from sunburn.
Started out on a 2018 Duke 390 about 6 months ago, buying the Duke was inspired by this channel and the top beginner bikes tier list. Absolutely love the bike, and learning on it was a breeze. Sold it and now have a 2009 Honda st1300 sport touring. Completely different bike. I wish someone told me that bikes aren't just aesthetically different are whole different worlds.
i doubt you learned THAT much on duke 390 in 6 months. I ride 4 years, 3 of them on SFV650 suzuki. I just call myself advanced beginner. I still make mistakes and dropped my bike twice while parked on loose surface. If it was st1300 my leg would be shattered
@@leodoingthings1706 I never claimed to be anything special or know "an amount of knowledge". I simply stated learning on it was a breeze.. The bike is light and easy to handle.
@@leodoingthings1706 I agree. I'm never selling my Ninja 400. So much more to learn and I have friends who have the H2R and kept the Ninja 400 because they always smile on the beginner bikes. More fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
A would add my 5c: 1) If you really want to ride at cold weather - jut invest into heated 12V (important, don't go with 7V - it won't be enough) gear. Don't spend your money, like I did on different EXPENSIVE "normal" gear for winter. In my case, Gerbing Premium Heated Jacket + Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Gloves (they actually are cool as you connect them via jacket, so that way you only have one cable to your motorcycle battery + they actually heat the OUTER part of your palm) 2) Don't go too cheap, get something with ABS - it's really easy to loose front wheel even for a person with experience (if they got scared of something on the road for example) 3) Don't ride too fast in heavy rain - aquaplaning is a thing....and you only have 2 wheels :P
Checked out the jacket, but it is called "Liner" instead of "Jacket" so I googled the difference, and it seems they are just different names for jacket.. however, on the Gerbing website and product page, I see no information about protection padding. So is this to be worn underneath your regular motorcycle jacket or what? I don't get it..
Aquaplaning on a motorcycle isn't really a thing. The rounded profile of the tyres, plus the tyres being very narrow compared to a car, makes it a non-issue. That said, wet weather grip IS an issue. Many motorcycle tyres are semi-slick and are made of compounds that are designed to work best in warm weather. Also having a contact patch the size of a credit cards means that when things go wrong, they can go wrong FAST. I've never had ABS on a motorcycle, but now that I am older and wiser, it would be high up my list of things I want in a new bike.
Regarding the visor situation (5:32), I'm surprised you didn't mention that there are helmets that have a second internal visor. HJC F70, for example. The internal visor flips up or down with a slider lever on the left side of the chin area. On a sunny day, a tinted visor is a necessity for me, but shady areas can be very dark, so being able to switch on the fly is nice.
There are a TON of helmets with internal sunvisor, usually they are a little heavier, unless you buy carbon, but alot better in every situation on the road.
I just got my first bike the other day after a deer wrecked the car, needed something cheap and quick. Ended up getting a 2023 benelli 302s. Really glad to have found your channel, extremely helpful and insightful vids!!
I'm 43 I live in the pnw part of town. One thing I've learned about riding, the more your ride, the more you get to know about yourself and the ability to expand your riding capabilities year around not just fair weather pavement riding. Don't limit yourself when riding. Be safe stay defensive
My biggest regret is going cheap on gear and insurance. I first went with $100 bilt helmet then upgraded to $350 AGV which I thought was good at the time. Then I realized polycarb/thermoplastic helmets are garbage and ended up going with $800 Arai which saved my life in an accident. Same with jacket and pants, went from a noname brand to full Dainese and they are just way more comfortable (Dainese is like the rolls royce of motorcycle gears). Wasted so much money on cheap gear when I could've gotten good gear from the start and use it for years to come. Also going cheap on uninsured/underinsured insurance almost screwed me over completely as the guy that hit me who was at fault pretty much had the cheapest $10k coverage. I couldn't sue him or do anything because he was flat out broke driving a crappy car. That's when my lawyer told me this is why you get good uninsured/underinsured coverage because if the person who hits you ends up being poor/broke with cheap insurance they are pretty much invincible in America in terms of getting sued lol. Get minimum of 100/300k coverage. Motorcycle insurance can get crazy expensive depending on which type of bike you ride (was quoted $700 for street twin / $1800 for street triple /year) - with 2 points on the license. Also, people who say "I ride a motorcycle because it's cheaper than a car" this is only true if you have a crappy bike. If you have a premium / european bike, and ride it daily like a car, maintenance can cost A LOT. For example, 12k mile service on my triumph with valve timing, etc. costs $1000+ (this is unless you do your own maintenance but then again this is same for cars). Lastly, wear earplugs or plugphones (like shure215s) connected to your sena/cardo. This will save your hearing. Anyone who rides without earplugs or just uses helmet speakers will go deaf guaranteed lol.
Useless a helmet over $300 is useless sure better materials like carbon fiber but I prefer fiberglass I wear a acerbis which is a sub brand of AGV which I bought for around $200 something
I'm about to jump in and get my first motorcycle, I've never rode before and i have to say your videos are very helpful and make it seem much less stressful and intimidating
do it bro it changed my life. waht he says about it being so involved - its like u are a part of the machine or its a part of you man. its like surfing or some shit lol. i leave for work early every day bc i cant wait to ride my bike lol. and its a 125cc 11hp max speed 65mph chinese made piece of shit lol. i did car lessons when i was younger and didn't really care, but this shit is amazing.
I personally had very little issue taking turns “fast”, within my first two days of riding I was taking 40mph turns around 60mph, they weren’t super tight, but they weren’t easy, and I definitely shouldn’t have been doing what I was doing that soon. Even if you feel comfortable, take some time learning just a little bit longer. Don’t go past your limits, find your limit and let it grow more naturally.
I love this channel. He's so funny when he says he's been riding for so many years. I've been riding for 55 years. But I remember when I was a Youngster like him how I thought I've been riding a long time.
I think I agree with everything except cost. Weather your motorcycle is your second vehicle (like mine for commuting), or if it's your main transport then, it's a whole lot cheaper than a car. Buying a motorcycle is cheaper, insuring one is cheaper, maintaining one is cheaper, and upgrading one is cheaper. My first new car out of collage was a Ford Fiesta, it was $17k. My motorcycle? Suzuki GSX-S 750z. It was $9k, spent about $1400 in gear (cause it was my second bike after my Z400 beginner bike and I wanted some cool new gear), and insure for less that what I was paying for the Fiesta ($1200 a year for the Fiesta and $850 for the bike). If it's just your hobby then sure it is way more expensive than others. But it's also a mode of transportation and a cheap one compared to cars.
It depends on how far down the rabbit hole you go. You can pretty quickly sink a few grand just modding your bike, whereas you may not even think to put any upgrades on your car, & since motorcycling is always gonna' be a pleasure activity first & foremost, you're gonna' be a lot more tempted to look into that side of things. I personally got my current bike for primarily practical reasons, but I'm not gonna' kid myself & say that the biggest reason I got it wasn't just that I wanted a motorcycle.
my first car was 3 grand, insurance was 2.5 grand my first year. no gear, not work on the car, 5.5 grand. getting into bikes is gonna be like minimum 8k for me
I mean it depends how far down the rabbit hole you go in cars too lol the Fiesta I never modified, I had a Focus ST right after and made it into a auto cross car. I think people just like to argue for no reason but I'm not saying motorcycles aren't expensive. They are. But they are more affordable than cars.
@@mephistoXFC459V they're generally cheaper to insure. I've currently got a full coverage plan on my bike for about $10 more per month than I pay for the baseline insurance on my car.
All good info, but the tinted visor issue, simple solution. I bought a modular helmet with an integrated flip down tinted sun visor that comes down just inside the clear visor when required, and tucks back away when not required. Looks cool too in the daytime when the sun is out. Price was virtually same as a standard helmet too👍
Top tip for riding in really hot sunny weather .... buy a glossy white helmet and slap a dark or mirrored visor on it .. keeps yer head significantly cooler than dark coloured lids which soak up a lot more heat from the sun 😉 (take a spare clear visor if you're going to be riding after sundown though)
I plan on getting the GT Air II helmet, and white happens to be a couple hundred cheaper so that works perfectly lol. Also has integrated flip down visor. Will be great with never buying a tinted visor for my current helmet lol.
Get this: *Retroreflective* surfaces of *_any color_* reflect light back at the source (sun = up), so bystanders don't catch glare but headlights bounce back toward the lamp, which is a close enough angle for drivers to see the gleam. You can get orange purple red green yellow blue white _even_ *_black_* retroreflective conspicuity film\tape\strips, cheap, even if the gear you want doesn't come with it. Retroreflective film rejects IR & UV wonderfully. Doesn't add a lot of weight to a helmet, panel, etc. Black 1/4 inch retroreflective tape (3M) along the (black) frame, has stayed on through all weather _(subzero cold, slush, mud, >100°F heat)_ for >3 years now.
6:58 You can get VERY compact visor "bags" that wrap around your side. If I'm out on a ride just for fun and I don't need a backpack, I'll just take wallet / keys / phone in my pockets, and strap a clear visor to my side if I suspect it may get dark before I head home.
For me after 2 years I'm saving money with my first bike. My truck uses a ton of gas so goin from 8mog to 58mpg is helping out a lot. Plus I am blessed to have good friends who are passing on gear to me
As someone suddenly going into my first cold season on the bike, & had to buy a new jacket, warm gauntlets & glove liners a lot sooner than I'd anticipated, wind chill is no joke. Also, when I was buying my new helmet, I very specifically wanted one with a drop down sun visor (though, I did still get an iridium tinted visor for it) as I had multiple instances with my old helmet of having a weird scratch on my face from forgetting I was wearing sunglasses when I went to take it off lol
Buying my first bike in the spring, there's a ton of nice used GSXRs around my area. This channel is some serious inspiration, and I'll probably be buying from your store over the next few months! Keep up the great videos :)
What I wish I had the patience y’all have when it comes to buying motorcycles. I’m planning on buying one mid December and I can’t get my mind off it lol😅
Been riding for decades. Ride 95% of the time with a tinted visor, love it and a thousand times better then wearing sun glasses in my helmet. I just pack my clear visor in my back pack if there is a slight chance I’ll be out at night, or I swap it out before the ride if I’m heading out at night. Not a huge deal.
Got my first bike a week ago. Drz400sm. I’ll say this, especially in reference to off road riding. It’s WAY more physical than you might be expecting. I was on the trails for 3 hours yesterday and I can definitely feel it. Arms, legs, groin, core, back, shoulders… it’s all sore. Literally the most fun I’ve had in years, but the physicality is something to consider before getting into it. I’m 32 and work a trade, so I’m in pretty good shape. But it still whooped me.
I have a drz400 also, I notice it's much more tiring to ride than my KTM 400 exc. After three hours trail riding my KTM I could go again, after three hours on my drz I'm shattered. I was really surprised at the difference between the two
I've been watching this channel since before I had ever even touched a motorcycle and now, 3 years into owning a sport bike, I can genuinely say that every single point in this video is 100% spot on and exactly what I wish I knew 3 years ago. I even fell for the dark visor purchase last week. I rode with the dark visor at night ONCE and said "THIS IS HORRIBLE", and now I'm that guy who carries two visors if I think I'm going to stay out past sunset lol.
@@Dynna-pf3kf Hi, I take my clear visor in the sidebags, where it fits really nicely. I take sidebags on two and more days ride, in that case I dunno how long my ride gonna take so it's possibility to ride in the night/evening so I put it in the sidebag together with my undies lol. One day trip I dont bother bcoz I know when I'll be back and I dont ride at night if I really dont have to (like mentioned above). One dude I met rode NC750x and it could actually fit it under the seat
My dad has had the same leathers since he was 20 - he's 63 now! If you're lucky (and look after it), the good stuff will last a long time! Also, helmets with flip down interior sun visors are where it's at 🙌
Enrolled in a MTC in cali. Been wanting to get into motorcycles for a long time now. Im a little older now and my go fast phase has kind of whirled down. Now it isnt how fast i get to the destination, it’s about enjoying the views and enjoying the open road! Thanks for the video!
Polarized glass(visor) - the solution. It protects you from excessive light, it allows you to drive at night AND during same night protects you from contra light!!
I am using a clear helmet mit a drop down sun visor. It feels so cool to drop iz down, just like ur a fighter pilot. And in the dark u can see perfectly fine, just deactivate the sun visor✌️ oh and they aren't that expensive than I thought
The easy solution to dark visors at night is to get a helmet with a built in sun visor. Some helmets have clear/amber sun visors so you can rock the tinted main visor and if you get caught at night you can open it up and flip down your internal one. Youre going to get some wind but not a lot.
"Working on motorcycles is so easy and enjoyable", while i sit here looking atbthe service manual... contemplating doing my own desmo service and valve adjustment on my 1199 Panigale. Faaaaack!!!
5 year intermediate rider here, just wanna say whats up! I still get enjoyment and value out of these videos despite having many miles under my belt! Cheers
I would add that the first inclination of many newbies, especially with sportbikes, is to spend money on an aftermarket exhaust. Sure, it may sound better and add a few HP, but in terms of wringing performance out of the bike for most the money would be better spent on having their suspension set up properly by someone who knows what they are doing.
I've yet to get my first motorcycle, but what I know from sports cars has taught me that slow cars fast is always more fun that fast cars slow. I hear the same applies to motorcycles. Speed limits are a thing, and most people won't take their vehicles to the race track on a weekly basis. I'm 90% getting a KLX300 tomorrow.
Im always amazed by the "entry levels" of the motorcycles in the USA, cause well here in Mexico the average CC of an entry level bike its a 150. im curious about what would be the reason of that difference of entry levels between countries . Overall it was a nice and entertained video.
Entry levels in America has to always be 400 and up but not over 600 because Americans like it big, they have better paved roads even in the countryaide and highway speeds are always 60mph/100km/h up. Most of Asia its always 150cc+ as beginner bikes.
Today in Florida there was a downpour of rain and I was soaked. I rode it out until it stopped raining. By the time I got home I was dry everywhere except my underwear. Today was like 85 degrees so that rain was refreshing. And I have smoked out visor for proper visibility.
For commuting, I think having a motorcycle has actually been considerably cheaper than having a second car. But, of course, as it's mostly not a hobby for me, I'm not paying for track days, cool after market parts, etc.
That temperature thing tho. I'm in Hawaii, when moving at a steady clip it's all gravy but 30 seconds at a dead stop and you feel like you're gonna die on a hot day with no trade winds.
One of the things that surprised me, having driven cars for a lot longer before getting my first bike 5 years ago, is that I did not have the urge to drive fast on a motorcycle at all. It is just so damn relaxing to cruise.
Hi YammieNoob I'm Joe Louis an older G told me about your channel while shopping at Walmart for Bike m.oil I am new to riding have never rode a moto in my life just a moped. I bought a GSX-R 750 so im starting on that. It's been sitting for years like 5 since 2019 finally decided hey I'ma fix it and drive it from Kansas to Austin Tx back home! Anyways after it gets fixed next tank, new clutch, and new all black fairings the chrome frame, and extended chrome wheel fork swing arm makes this bike my dream bike. Can't believe my dream of riding is coming true!
i thought people knew about the temperature thing😅 that's why i always give extra tips if the weather is extra hot☺(or give them drink) when ordering food delivery.
For the visor situation I bought an icon airflite helmet. It has an internal drop down tinted visor. It works great and you don't even need to pull over to go fron tinted to clear. Just use the tab on the side of the helmet.
I have 3 helmets including the quicksilver airflite with a mirror tinted shield that looks badass and isn’t that bad in the evening. I rarely wear it as I never put a Bluetooth module in it. I don’t like the bulky controller being stuck on the side of the helmet. I have 2 ruroc carbon fiber helmets that the Bluetooth module is integrated into the helmet itself.
Loved the video, subscribed! Been a car guy forever and recently got a dirt bike, now all I can think about is riding and as soon as money allows I’ll buy an R3 as my starter bike. Couldn’t relate more to what you said about car maintenance, I’ve been modifying and doing my own work for over a decade and I felt so much relief when you mentioned how much easier a bike is to wrench on. I can’t wait to get something I can ride on the street but for now I’ll keep enjoying the trails!
At 40 I Bought my third bike, a new 2023 bmwg310gs july 2022. I've changes handlebars after a highside. Added heated grips, aux lights, RGB underglow, tall windshield then tossed it, aluminum skid plate, aux DC switches and bus bars, oil pan heater, Li batt, better tires, crash bars, highway pegs, cup holder LOL, quad lock, top case, peg extenders, frame sliders, continuously swapping out turn signals. I can't wait to add the big stuff: suspension upgrade, corbin seat, side cases with extra tool box, Klim Krios Pro helemt, tech 10 boots. Plus new bars again because i drilled my current bars based off of measurements taken from bent then "straightened" bars, close, lame but working. I still need a gun rack and bow rack. I hunt from my bike and it would be nice to do it with more grace and safety with a better rack system. First gear when I bought it: cheap adv jacket and pants, used work boots till I twisted an ankle in the snow, got tech3, electric gloves, electric vest, ls2 assault street helmet for winter, ls2 blaze ADV helmet for summer, balaclava, summer gloves.
I live in the South , when it's hot and you're on the bike , the wind hitting you is like the air when you open a hot oven. It's really easy to get dehydrated , the hot wind just sucks the water out of you. Always bring a Camelback or two with ice water. Also , wear white long sleeve T's Whenever you stop at a gas station or wherever , soak your clothes in cool or cold water. It'll dry as you ride , quicker than you'd like but it'll help you stay cool. There are also cooling vests that you can wear , I've not tried them so I don't know how good they are but they can't hurt to try. Don't forget to drink also , a lot , drink twice as much as you think you need to at least. As far as Goggles , glasses and visors go , always carry a set of clears in case you're out longer than planned or planning to ride at night.
I rode 4 hours or so in 38⁰c+ heat 100⁰f a week ago and it wasn't really that bad. On a naked bike with a full face helmet, leather racing style jacket, kevlar jeans and steel cap boots. Only 600ml of water for 7 hours total ride. (Started at about 30 and then 38 for a few hours, then last couple hours were 26⁰c with storm front coming through, no rain)
Bells pro tint visor is by far the best on the market, it’s very sensitive and adaptive even on a brighter day with cloud coverage it still be adequately tinted. I’ve had the protectint pin lock inserts before and it was not good by comparison.
Hey Yammie, I just got my first bike 2 weeks ago and I’m loving it. I wanted to start out on the more chill side of things so I can get more confident and gain skills so I got a 2021 Honda rebel 500. Either way I’m loving it and I love your channel.
The coldest I've ever rode in was 16f for 9 miles and it was torcher even with lots of gear. Over the years I learned that if you wear layers under rain gear to block the wind it's far more effective at protection. I can generally ride 32 miles at 32f comfortably now accept for my hands which I still after 18 years of street riding haven't found a pair of gloves that will keep them warm and give good control and response. If you have any ideas let me know, thanks.
@@thizzanator11 Well gloves have to have enough insulation. The gloves I wear are Youngstown wwxt and 2 days ago I broke my previous record and rode 32 miles at 26f but fingers started to hurt but I want to ride even if it's 20f so I guess I'm gonna have to research battery powered ones since they have gotten better since I last tried them.
I found some gloves on Amazon for 20 bucks and I have rode in 30f for a few hrs and fingers didn't get cold I will have my wife find the name for them cause so far other than my welding gloves they have been the best
My Nolan N90-3 helmet has this feature, and it's soooo nice. The only thing I don't like is knowing that I look like RoboCop when I drop the visor down or retract it back into the helmet 🤪
I would suggest having at least two sets of jackets and pants (no jeans). IE cold to extreme cold or hot to extreme hot. Extreme defined as being still ride-able. I have four sets for various conditions and could possible use another but that's maybe out of reach for a beginner. Some mid-priced helmet have built in visors. Rear stand is a must.
I got into riding thinking I was going to save gas then I introduced myself to a cb1100 looked innocent enough definitely not a super sport but it will rev on up there with that inline 4 now I’m looking at sport bikes there are so many to choose from so hard to decide definitely don’t want an R1 , but maybe a gxsr 750 or 600
World should know that besides Sports/naked/cruise In INDIA we have another broad catagory of bikes That we call COMMUTER MOTORCYCLES they starts from 98cc-160cc engine That's our entry level motorcycle And end the higher end motorcycles are 350-400cc So they are not faster than most of the cars Motorcycles over 600cc are very rare in this vast county And we call them Wait.. . . . SUPERBIKES
Grew up on ATC/AtV's and got a Harley Street Glide for my 1st bike. Sold it 3-4 years later ,& started a family. I'm really getting an itch for another bike. I've always wanted an inline 4 cylinder sports bike. Researching the ZX4RR, you get the screaming inline 4 sound, with a little more relaxed riding position .
The advantage of cold/hot is that Mother Nature teaches you all about it. She never forgets and if you forget, she does a review. Not a new rider but not beyond learning something. Thanks for you effort.
Love your videos. Some of these I wish people had told me too. I started with a shoe RF1200 for a helmet, that was a nice $600 expense.the updated 1400 comes with a separate built in tinted visor. Definitely thinking of getting a transitional visor at some point.
Me. Planning on buying my third bike and rewatching this for fun when yam brings up warhammer....while I'm painting my miniatures....thanks for the callout yam
One of your better clips that’s informative without any profanity and unnecessary below the belt lines, you were confident and so professional and it suits you, well done
I've been wanting to get started into motorcycles since my dad put me on his 1998 Ducati 748L when I was a baby. Trying on his old leathers became a yearly ritual to see if i finally fit them. But ever since I started bugging him to finally teach me around the time i got my drivers license. He told me he would never want me on a bike on his watch... So i decided to write three essays now in college about getting into motorcycling and learning proper technique, gear, and how to mitigate risk (i got an A on all of them lol). That now I have finally convinced him that learning with him and his 25+ years of experience would be better than me doing it alone in my 20s with no clue. Looking into some good classes now and a good starter bike. Thinking a Yamaha now. This video is so helpful you don't even realize how scarce good resources for new riders have become recently. The original class I wanted to sign up for at the local community college got shut down the summer i got my drivers license. Proper knowlegde and training saves these kids' lives. So thank you man 🙏
Riding in Northern Ontario Canada wind and weather protection are essential for riding in the temperature extremes. A naked bike shortens your riding season to 4-5 months at best. I have a FJR1300 equipped with a taller windscreen. Heated grips are standard and are used often in spring and fall. I can extend my riding season by 1-2 months being properly weather protected.
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What’s up with the homosexual music in the background
@@Sinister_fartbox classical is intellectual not homosexual.
@@nomad90125 some who call themselves intellectuals are homosexuals that listen to classical musicals
@@nomad90125 I mean he crashed kinda hard so it’s possible that he got knocked a little and got a different setting.
I'm a new rider, my first bike is going to arrive next week. I found your presentation interesting and informative. I appreciate the advice.
I never understood how my first jacket let in cold air in winter like it was made of flyscreen mesh, but trapped heat like a sauna in summer. A scientific wonder.
Wear it inside out. Beat the matrix
@@cameronlaudat9139 lol
@@cameronlaudat9139 you just hacked life😂😂
What’s up with the homosexual music in the background
@@Sinister_fartbox explain how
With the helmet situation there’s also the option of clear visor with a built in drop-down sun-visor (which can make you feel like a fighter pilot too ;) )
Yeah, i use those in winter/rain as a flip-up helmet - personally prefer jet-helmets if the weather plays nice ;-)
I love mine😊
Man my tinted screen doesn’t come down low enough. The bottom of it is right in the middle of my vision. I need to find a new helmet.
I was surprised he did not mention that option, I have one as well and I think that's the most practical solution. I can flip it up if I enter a tunnel and flip it down when the tunnel ends.
@@j.a.1721 Plus: They are way cheaper than those autotinting thingamagics...
Something that I've been saying for years: In a car, you're a spectator. On a bike, you're a participant.
I've been riding since about 1961 and it never gets old.
In a car you're LIVE spectator and participant in a road scene. On a bike you're "walking dead-man", who just better feels a wind. :) And in any accident BIKER is the first who was removed in a bag.
@@daitedve1984 It's always a matter of risk assessment and tolerance.
From Heinlein's "Time Enough For Love":
"It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion.
And usually easier."
damn 1961? whats ur favorite bike?
@@idkembr That's a lot like asking "What's your favorite kid?" 😁
I have many that I look back on and wish that I still had - but generally speaking, the one I'm riding at any given time.
If I had to pick one - it would probably be the yellow 1975 Ducati 350 Desmo Monoposto (google it) that I had when stationed in Italy '75 - '78.
63 years bro? well damn did you know it’s illegal to ride a motorcycle at 88 in idaho
I died a little when he said how much it cost, but not as much as Warhammer. Your wallet cries when you do both
The hard part is doing both at the same time.
See I've done both for 5 years...now warhammer can get lost 😂
@@bigezza4357 How do you avoid tipping the miniatures over in the wind!?
I do both
I just started with Warhammer and wanna start with motorcycle in a year 😅
"All you need is a rear stand" buddy, i pulled apart and rebuilt my first bike right down to the frame in a 2mx2m space, using a milk crate. You drastically understated how easy it is
*using a milk crate* buckaroo i dissasembeled a bagger 288 with a toothpick and two napkins in a public restroom you clearly dont have any experience with motors
I repaired a Super-carrier with nothing but a nail file in my moms broom closet!
😂😂😂 @Zykerzz
@Seawolf571 this the most based comments thread on YT. 🗿
Agree 100%, temperature can ruin a nice ride.
Just ride in Miami game over we ride 365
Or make it better. My 2 stroke runs way better when its cold outside
@@timbao548 brap braap awesome bro
@@powamoto I agree. At this stage in my life (44), I'm really contemplating on moving away from Chi-town to warm year around weather. Ride safe..
@@MrGonzo78j I really loved motorcycles and beautiful weather and the scenery that comes with it. Gave up everything to chase my dreams and inspirations, now it's on YT take a look 👀
Yam: Starts talking about how expensive motorcycling is.
Me: Not as expensive as Warhammer.
Yam: mentions Warhammer
😅
Nice to see other Warhammer players
Tau/Blood Angels man here
Alpha Legion here :)))
@@KennedyA53 Me too, oh dear.
Imperial knights player, vibing with only 5 units lol
4 weeks into owning and ridding. I got a Honda cbr300 and have loved all of it. Thank you for making the videos that got me into it, and I appreciate the tips and tricks that you gave. The temperature part was talked about in the MSF course so I came prepared. Although you don’t lie about the drop hearing the numbers vs feeling it was a totally different story.
Keep riding brother! I’m at 4 months riding, Honda CBR300R is also my beginner bike. Be safe man!!!
I also bought a cbr300r last month 😂. First manual and bike thought it would be a good start love it so far drive it everyday, have a hard time with the cold in the morning.
Yoo im thinking of getting a cbr650r and going to take the course soon so i can learn how to ride and get my license. Was the course hard?
@@mitsurikanroji1686 the course is super easy and fun. The honda cb650r is an excellent machine, the cbr650r is pretty aggressive imo
Cbr500r was my first bike and was great beginner bike
I'm a super noob, studying to get my motorcycle license. But starting my research to see tips and tricks for beginners. If I can make less mistakes, or not make common ones, why not find that out now right! Love your channel, look forward to watching more videos.
Exaaaactly! Same reason I'm here! From getting out of a death-wobble, to changing the oil.
I just hope I can remember all this. 😂
Great Video - wrenching on my motorcycle is a heck of a lot more of a money burner than anything else I've ever done. Seats - lights - suspension - Steering Dampeners - mirrors - windshield - decals - body mods - the list goes on and on with those kinds of temptations.
Best tip I got for the hands in the cold weather, wear rubber gloves under your gloves it traps in heat and keeps the wind chill off of you. I've ridden in freezing temperatures and my hands were warm the whole time couldnt even feel the wind (no ice on the ground obviously, I'm in texas also. Dont ride in the ice people)
Youre in texas. What is the coldest it gets? 65? Thats springtime warm riding weather for me
@@Heritagepostfarms nah it was 8 degrees yesterday, it does get cold here and what sucks is the wind chill factor. It doesn't get cold like that and stay for long it fluctuates back and forth but when it does get cold it most definitely sucks ass lol
@@Heritagepostfarms Smooth brain comment. Texas is absolutely massive and has an incredibly diverse climate. Houston and Amarillo have different weather.
What’s up with the homosexual music in the background
Texas gets super cold. It’s been a cold spring here in WA, This is a great idea I’ll be trying it!
In my 53rd year of riding. No hobby for me, my sole means of daily transportation. Still every ride I look forward to. I have great rain gear, heated jacket liner, heated gloves and heated grips. Thanks Yammy for your thoughts here!
Samee!! Except, 13th year riding.
Legend
Any tips for beginner riders???
@@tweet3247 Stay away from sport bikes :)
@@pawelwis7215why
The point to not limit yourself to just one discipline of riding really hits home. When I was younger I was into sport bikes since all my friends would go out and ride together. It took me years to figure out that I enjoy longer distance touring and off road stuff. The way I would describe it to a fellow adrenaline junkie is that to get that rush on the street you are going to get tickets or go to jail, but in the dirt you can get that satisfaction at much lower speeds, and its generally completely legal so long as you are in the right place. And when it comes to bragging to your friends, the story of how fast you went on the highway or lap times at a track day, doesn't sound as cool as the time a fighter jet circled around to buzz you at full bank while passing through a mountain pass at 9000 ft. Or riding through hail and fog so thick you can barely see 20 ft in front of you leaving Yellowstone to narrowly avoid a 500 year flood with roads crumbling behind you.
also, always be on the lookout for gear upgrades and sales. $300 helmet for your first one is great, but after a year or so it feels really good to track down that $1100 helmet on clearance for $400 because they are getting rid of that color or something.
You’re over 500 years old?
@@JeronimoStilton14 nah that's just what they calling those floods because they happen once every 500/1000 years
YASSS!!! this right here! All of this!
I love this video. I also love Warhammer.
Seriously though, appreciate the content. Instant subscribe. New rider here with a 2024 Suzuki SV-650 ABS.
“Your first helmet should be in the 400 dollar price range” brother who do you think I am. I just bought a bike for 5 grand.
Real.
First bike 14k and first helmet 800 …you only have one head
I will never spend $400 or more for a helmet my helmet cost less than $200 and this summer i will buy a new one and still less than $200 and I m riding motorcycle since I was 8 years old now I’m 45 🤷♂️
@@bebeturbo1 if you broke just say that
@@nickhrt83 jajajajaja yes im broke that’s why I own a hayabusa r6 GMC 2500 hd diesel 2018 grand cherokee I own my house and 18 wheeler plus my own authority yes im broke
100% accurate video. This was my first season on a motorcycle i learned a lot just riding around and sadly the season is pretty well done :( dang winter. but i have went through everything he said. Startup costs, new gear buying a used bike and fixing someone Elses work because you're picky and don't like half done work. But now that everything is done to my liking your pretty much only left with gas and the odd Maintenace work that comes from normal use. Working on a bike is night and day difference from a car. I encourage anyone that wants to ride to go for it and start because it's such a difference from just driving in a vehicle! GET BIKE STANDS! You may not be able to change a tire yourself, but you can cut the cost down by just bringing in the wheel to get the tire changed vs the whole bike because they charge more to take wheels off. Price pretty well gets cut in half at least at my local shop.
I ride every day/night of the year and have for years now. It doesn't matter if it's raining, snowing hot or cold. Just get the right gear for the weather. As for sun visors, I always use a gold tint visor in the daytime and switch to my clear visor after sunset. The spare fits easily into my riding backpack or my pillion pack.
My mom for my birthday got me a bell racestar helmet and I didn’t realize until weeks later that it self adjusted between tinted and clear depending on the light!!
Wow how much was it
Self adjusting tint 😨😨😨😨
@@IDABAYAREA650I very common with some prescription glasses but very cool nonetheless
@@kxygle5014 yeah im aware for the prescription glasses but on a Motorcycle Helmet,?! …. TAKE MY MONEY
W Mom
Pro tip: get some neoprene gloves for the cold. Yes, neoprene gloves, made for scuba diving. 2mm if you want to feel things 4mm if you just want warmth.
Thanks for these tips yammi. I'm just now starting my journey into this lifestyle and your videos have helped guide me into what I'm looking for, the riding I want to do, and the gear that would best fit my needs.
As always, you are spot on! Friend of mine said that there are gonna be a million things you never thought of when you first start riding. He was right.
One thing that I didn't think would happen, but still does, is how calming or therapeutic an hour on the bike can be. Always seems to just clear my head.
Thanks for posting!
My bikes been at a friends getting a cam seal and it’s been almost 2 weeks now and let me say I honestly hate not having my bike or being able to go ride when I please.
What’s up with the homosexual music in the background
What’s up with the homophobia?
@@bacondrum5461 what are you offended by
It puts you in the present, we spend most of our time in the past and future
jumped directly from a 100CC honda bike to a zx10R and man, that machine is amazing. riding a litre class directly without going through lower CCs is nowhere as scary as people say. done 1000 Kms safely in 8 days.
Nowadays is very different, many more safety features
If you don't plan to fully use it then it's fine to make that jump, just don't twist it.
@@walterchavez1662 yeah the older z1000 i been borrowing is terrifying right after learning on the little z125's
@@frbdnprds you just need to find that sweet spot even liter bikes have one that special place between full yeet and regular riding 😂. I’d recommend a liter bike that’s mellowed out a bit like the cb1100 I got or a gxs750s same motor but geared for Street riding and they don’t rev althe way to 100 in first gear.
Started like a month ago on an SV1000N and honestly it's the best vehicle I have ever owned. The looks, the sound and the speed are just breathtaking... I did spin it out when I first tried to start it on my test run tho lol... well the damn thing would just stall if you don't give enough throttle, and when I did give throttle on the wet grass, it just kicked out the rear end! Didn't drop it tho fortunately. Well I think it was an important lesson in respecting the machine at least. The owner had to print like 5 sales contracts since I messed all of them up because all I could think about "I have to drive this 200 kms home in almost freezing and wet conditions, already almost dropped it, is this a really good idea?" but in the end it couldn't have turned out better
I started 2 years ago on a 1981 Yamaha and so glad I did. Learned so many more things than my buddies who ride new sportbikes know. Old motorcycle really teach you so much about riding and give you a great understanding of motorcycles and how they work, love the vid yammie
Absolute noob here! I have just started getting into the idea of getting my first bike very recently and your channel is helping me understand things so much! Thank you for all your hard work to help people like me :)))
same here
Same
Veteran rider tip, a jacket while just walking around or sitting at a light on a hot sunny day will be unbearable but once you get moving the protection from the hot sun is amazing while the wind will still blow through the jacket and keep you cool. I also run a tinted visor because I mostly only ride during the day, it helps protect your nose from sunburn.
Started out on a 2018 Duke 390 about 6 months ago, buying the Duke was inspired by this channel and the top beginner bikes tier list. Absolutely love the bike, and learning on it was a breeze. Sold it and now have a 2009 Honda st1300 sport touring. Completely different bike. I wish someone told me that bikes aren't just aesthetically different are whole different worlds.
i doubt you learned THAT much on duke 390 in 6 months. I ride 4 years, 3 of them on SFV650 suzuki. I just call myself advanced beginner. I still make mistakes and dropped my bike twice while parked on loose surface. If it was st1300 my leg would be shattered
@@leodoingthings1706 I never claimed to be anything special or know "an amount of knowledge". I simply stated learning on it was a breeze.. The bike is light and easy to handle.
@@leodoingthings1706 I agree. I'm never selling my Ninja 400. So much more to learn and I have friends who have the H2R and kept the Ninja 400 because they always smile on the beginner bikes. More fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
A would add my 5c:
1) If you really want to ride at cold weather - jut invest into heated 12V (important, don't go with 7V - it won't be enough) gear. Don't spend your money, like I did on different EXPENSIVE "normal" gear for winter. In my case, Gerbing Premium Heated Jacket + Gerbing Heated Motorcycle Gloves (they actually are cool as you connect them via jacket, so that way you only have one cable to your motorcycle battery + they actually heat the OUTER part of your palm)
2) Don't go too cheap, get something with ABS - it's really easy to loose front wheel even for a person with experience (if they got scared of something on the road for example)
3) Don't ride too fast in heavy rain - aquaplaning is a thing....and you only have 2 wheels :P
Gay
What’s up with the homosexual music in the background
Checked out the jacket, but it is called "Liner" instead of "Jacket" so I googled the difference, and it seems they are just different names for jacket.. however, on the Gerbing website and product page, I see no information about protection padding. So is this to be worn underneath your regular motorcycle jacket or what? I don't get it..
@@Luggruff It is a "liner", it has 0 protection. You use it UNDER your standard motorcycle jacket.
Aquaplaning on a motorcycle isn't really a thing. The rounded profile of the tyres, plus the tyres being very narrow compared to a car, makes it a non-issue. That said, wet weather grip IS an issue. Many motorcycle tyres are semi-slick and are made of compounds that are designed to work best in warm weather. Also having a contact patch the size of a credit cards means that when things go wrong, they can go wrong FAST. I've never had ABS on a motorcycle, but now that I am older and wiser, it would be high up my list of things I want in a new bike.
Regarding the visor situation (5:32), I'm surprised you didn't mention that there are helmets that have a second internal visor. HJC F70, for example. The internal visor flips up or down with a slider lever on the left side of the chin area. On a sunny day, a tinted visor is a necessity for me, but shady areas can be very dark, so being able to switch on the fly is nice.
I have one of these and it's absolutely amazing. Best of both worlds.
There are a TON of helmets with internal sunvisor, usually they are a little heavier, unless you buy carbon, but alot better in every situation on the road.
My helmet has two visors a clear front visor and an integrated slide down tinted visor. Was the best purchase I ever made. Love it.
Even better a fotocromátic visor
I just got my first bike the other day after a deer wrecked the car, needed something cheap and quick. Ended up getting a 2023 benelli 302s.
Really glad to have found your channel, extremely helpful and insightful vids!!
I'm 43 I live in the pnw part of town. One thing I've learned about riding, the more your ride, the more you get to know about yourself and the ability to expand your riding capabilities year around not just fair weather pavement riding. Don't limit yourself when riding. Be safe stay defensive
My biggest regret is going cheap on gear and insurance. I first went with $100 bilt helmet then upgraded to $350 AGV which I thought was good at the time. Then I realized polycarb/thermoplastic helmets are garbage and ended up going with $800 Arai which saved my life in an accident. Same with jacket and pants, went from a noname brand to full Dainese and they are just way more comfortable (Dainese is like the rolls royce of motorcycle gears). Wasted so much money on cheap gear when I could've gotten good gear from the start and use it for years to come.
Also going cheap on uninsured/underinsured insurance almost screwed me over completely as the guy that hit me who was at fault pretty much had the cheapest $10k coverage. I couldn't sue him or do anything because he was flat out broke driving a crappy car. That's when my lawyer told me this is why you get good uninsured/underinsured coverage because if the person who hits you ends up being poor/broke with cheap insurance they are pretty much invincible in America in terms of getting sued lol. Get minimum of 100/300k coverage.
Motorcycle insurance can get crazy expensive depending on which type of bike you ride (was quoted $700 for street twin / $1800 for street triple /year) - with 2 points on the license.
Also, people who say "I ride a motorcycle because it's cheaper than a car" this is only true if you have a crappy bike. If you have a premium / european bike, and ride it daily like a car, maintenance can cost A LOT. For example, 12k mile service on my triumph with valve timing, etc. costs $1000+ (this is unless you do your own maintenance but then again this is same for cars).
Lastly, wear earplugs or plugphones (like shure215s) connected to your sena/cardo. This will save your hearing. Anyone who rides without earplugs or just uses helmet speakers will go deaf guaranteed lol.
What about the ECE AND DOT certification also comes in cheaper helmets.
Useless a helmet over $300 is useless sure better materials like carbon fiber but I prefer fiberglass I wear a acerbis which is a sub brand of AGV which I bought for around $200 something
@@nolife097 Only consider Arai and Shoei RF-1400 for beginners. I"m glad I did.
This is why I picked up a Honda 125 haha. $250 annually to insure fully...
@@sonicmoj1same, I wouldn’t be here without my Shoei helmet.
I'm about to jump in and get my first motorcycle, I've never rode before and i have to say your videos are very helpful and make it seem much less stressful and intimidating
do it bro it changed my life.
waht he says about it being so involved - its like u are a part of the machine or its a part of you man. its like surfing or some shit lol.
i leave for work early every day bc i cant wait to ride my bike lol. and its a 125cc 11hp max speed 65mph chinese made piece of shit lol.
i did car lessons when i was younger and didn't really care, but this shit is amazing.
Take his advice and buy proper gear for your sake!!!! I've come close to death this last season and I'll never cheap out again.
get a dirt bike first
New rider here. For what it's worth my advice is to take the MSF course before you buy a bike
BTW buy a full face helmet. As my MSF instructor said you can buy a 100 helmet but is your head worth more than 100
I personally had very little issue taking turns “fast”, within my first two days of riding I was taking 40mph turns around 60mph, they weren’t super tight, but they weren’t easy, and I definitely shouldn’t have been doing what I was doing that soon. Even if you feel comfortable, take some time learning just a little bit longer. Don’t go past your limits, find your limit and let it grow more naturally.
I love this channel. He's so funny when he says he's been riding for so many years. I've been riding for 55 years. But I remember when I was a Youngster like him how I thought I've been riding a long time.
I think I agree with everything except cost. Weather your motorcycle is your second vehicle (like mine for commuting), or if it's your main transport then, it's a whole lot cheaper than a car. Buying a motorcycle is cheaper, insuring one is cheaper, maintaining one is cheaper, and upgrading one is cheaper. My first new car out of collage was a Ford Fiesta, it was $17k. My motorcycle? Suzuki GSX-S 750z. It was $9k, spent about $1400 in gear (cause it was my second bike after my Z400 beginner bike and I wanted some cool new gear), and insure for less that what I was paying for the Fiesta ($1200 a year for the Fiesta and $850 for the bike). If it's just your hobby then sure it is way more expensive than others. But it's also a mode of transportation and a cheap one compared to cars.
It depends on how far down the rabbit hole you go. You can pretty quickly sink a few grand just modding your bike, whereas you may not even think to put any upgrades on your car, & since motorcycling is always gonna' be a pleasure activity first & foremost, you're gonna' be a lot more tempted to look into that side of things. I personally got my current bike for primarily practical reasons, but I'm not gonna' kid myself & say that the biggest reason I got it wasn't just that I wanted a motorcycle.
my first car was 3 grand, insurance was 2.5 grand my first year. no gear, not work on the car, 5.5 grand. getting into bikes is gonna be like minimum 8k for me
I'd like to know where you're insuring a bike for less than a car.
I mean it depends how far down the rabbit hole you go in cars too lol the Fiesta I never modified, I had a Focus ST right after and made it into a auto cross car. I think people just like to argue for no reason but I'm not saying motorcycles aren't expensive. They are. But they are more affordable than cars.
@@mephistoXFC459V they're generally cheaper to insure. I've currently got a full coverage plan on my bike for about $10 more per month than I pay for the baseline insurance on my car.
All good info, but the tinted visor issue, simple solution. I bought a modular helmet with an integrated flip down tinted sun visor that comes down just inside the clear visor when required, and tucks back away when not required. Looks cool too in the daytime when the sun is out. Price was virtually same as a standard helmet too👍
What model of helmet is that if I may ask? I have been looking for something like that.
Top tip for riding in really hot sunny weather .... buy a glossy white helmet and slap a dark or mirrored visor on it .. keeps yer head significantly cooler than dark coloured lids which soak up a lot more heat from the sun 😉 (take a spare clear visor if you're going to be riding after sundown though)
I plan on getting the GT Air II helmet, and white happens to be a couple hundred cheaper so that works perfectly lol. Also has integrated flip down visor. Will be great with never buying a tinted visor for my current helmet lol.
Get this: *Retroreflective* surfaces of *_any color_* reflect light back at the source (sun = up), so bystanders don't catch glare but headlights bounce back toward the lamp, which is a close enough angle for drivers to see the gleam.
You can get orange purple red green yellow blue white _even_ *_black_* retroreflective conspicuity film\tape\strips, cheap, even if the gear you want doesn't come with it.
Retroreflective film rejects IR & UV wonderfully. Doesn't add a lot of weight to a helmet, panel, etc.
Black 1/4 inch retroreflective tape (3M) along the (black) frame, has stayed on through all weather _(subzero cold, slush, mud, >100°F heat)_ for >3 years now.
@@prophetzarquonooooh- great tip!! Works like my Kynar roof! Makes sense.
6:58 You can get VERY compact visor "bags" that wrap around your side. If I'm out on a ride just for fun and I don't need a backpack, I'll just take wallet / keys / phone in my pockets, and strap a clear visor to my side if I suspect it may get dark before I head home.
For me after 2 years I'm saving money with my first bike. My truck uses a ton of gas so goin from 8mog to 58mpg is helping out a lot.
Plus I am blessed to have good friends who are passing on gear to me
As someone suddenly going into my first cold season on the bike, & had to buy a new jacket, warm gauntlets & glove liners a lot sooner than I'd anticipated, wind chill is no joke. Also, when I was buying my new helmet, I very specifically wanted one with a drop down sun visor (though, I did still get an iridium tinted visor for it) as I had multiple instances with my old helmet of having a weird scratch on my face from forgetting I was wearing sunglasses when I went to take it off lol
Buying my first bike in the spring, there's a ton of nice used GSXRs around my area. This channel is some serious inspiration, and I'll probably be buying from your store over the next few months! Keep up the great videos :)
Me too!
@@CaitofFate same
What I wish I had the patience y’all have when it comes to buying motorcycles. I’m planning on buying one mid December and I can’t get my mind off it lol😅
Buy it im the middle of winter it might be cheaper. Demand gets higher come spring so people price gouge
@@iotajay but I’m in Texas and the weather isn’t that cold to where you can’t ride your motorcycle
Been riding for decades. Ride 95% of the time with a tinted visor, love it and a thousand times better then wearing sun glasses in my helmet. I just pack my clear visor in my back pack if there is a slight chance I’ll be out at night, or I swap it out before the ride if I’m heading out at night. Not a huge deal.
Got my first bike a week ago. Drz400sm. I’ll say this, especially in reference to off road riding. It’s WAY more physical than you might be expecting. I was on the trails for 3 hours yesterday and I can definitely feel it. Arms, legs, groin, core, back, shoulders… it’s all sore. Literally the most fun I’ve had in years, but the physicality is something to consider before getting into it. I’m 32 and work a trade, so I’m in pretty good shape. But it still whooped me.
I have a drz400 also, I notice it's much more tiring to ride than my KTM 400 exc. After three hours trail riding my KTM I could go again, after three hours on my drz I'm shattered. I was really surprised at the difference between the two
"like a turbo hayabusa or something like that"....this guy sure loves that bike lol
Cause thats a yammie eater and he knows it 🤣💀
I've been watching this channel since before I had ever even touched a motorcycle and now, 3 years into owning a sport bike, I can genuinely say that every single point in this video is 100% spot on and exactly what I wish I knew 3 years ago.
I even fell for the dark visor purchase last week. I rode with the dark visor at night ONCE and said "THIS IS HORRIBLE", and now I'm that guy who carries two visors if I think I'm going to stay out past sunset lol.
yeah, I do the same. I really like tinted visor, so comfy for my eyes. When there is a risk of riding in the night I take my clear visor with me
@@heyhey-dl6ifwhere do you put the other visor if i can ask?
@@Dynna-pf3kf Hi, I take my clear visor in the sidebags, where it fits really nicely. I take sidebags on two and more days ride, in that case I dunno how long my ride gonna take so it's possibility to ride in the night/evening so I put it in the sidebag together with my undies lol. One day trip I dont bother bcoz I know when I'll be back and I dont ride at night if I really dont have to (like mentioned above). One dude I met rode NC750x and it could actually fit it under the seat
My dad has had the same leathers since he was 20 - he's 63 now! If you're lucky (and look after it), the good stuff will last a long time!
Also, helmets with flip down interior sun visors are where it's at 🙌
Nice, my set of leathers lasted 34 years until they had to be cut off me on Sept 2. Definitely got my money's worth.
As an aspiring rider, this type of content is priceless. Learning from others is making my choices easier. Thanks
First time commenting I’m a female got into bikes few years back all bikes are fun riders are riders ! We just love the ride!
Thank you papa yams for all the list videos. They've really helped me get ready for when I get my first ever motorbike next year.
Did you get it??
As a warhammer player that just bought my first bike last week (Honda cb650r) my wallet can relate to the money pit bit
Enrolled in a MTC in cali. Been wanting to get into motorcycles for a long time now. Im a little older now and my go fast phase has kind of whirled down. Now it isnt how fast i get to the destination, it’s about enjoying the views and enjoying the open road! Thanks for the video!
Polarized glass(visor) - the solution. It protects you from excessive light, it allows you to drive at night AND during same night protects you from contra light!!
My favorite channel. You have easily taught me almost everything I know about motorcycles
I am using a clear helmet mit a drop down sun visor. It feels so cool to drop iz down, just like ur a fighter pilot. And in the dark u can see perfectly fine, just deactivate the sun visor✌️ oh and they aren't that expensive than I thought
The easy solution to dark visors at night is to get a helmet with a built in sun visor. Some helmets have clear/amber sun visors so you can rock the tinted main visor and if you get caught at night you can open it up and flip down your internal one. Youre going to get some wind but not a lot.
I’m an avid motorcyclist and warhammer player. I’m always broke.
"Working on motorcycles is so easy and enjoyable", while i sit here looking atbthe service manual... contemplating doing my own desmo service and valve adjustment on my 1199 Panigale. Faaaaack!!!
5 year intermediate rider here, just wanna say whats up! I still get enjoyment and value out of these videos despite having many miles under my belt! Cheers
I would add that the first inclination of many newbies, especially with sportbikes, is to spend money on an aftermarket exhaust. Sure, it may sound better and add a few HP, but in terms of wringing performance out of the bike for most the money would be better spent on having their suspension set up properly by someone who knows what they are doing.
I've yet to get my first motorcycle, but what I know from sports cars has taught me that slow cars fast is always more fun that fast cars slow. I hear the same applies to motorcycles. Speed limits are a thing, and most people won't take their vehicles to the race track on a weekly basis. I'm 90% getting a KLX300 tomorrow.
Im always amazed by the "entry levels" of the motorcycles in the USA, cause well here in Mexico the average CC of an entry level bike its a 150. im curious about what would be the reason of that difference of entry levels between countries .
Overall it was a nice and entertained video.
250cc here for learners in New Zealand
I probably would have quit riding if my beginner bike had been a 150 or a 250. Very boring on the street.
650cc in NZ LAMS approved
Entry levels in America has to always be 400 and up but not over 600 because Americans like it big, they have better paved roads even in the countryaide and highway speeds are always 60mph/100km/h up. Most of Asia its always 150cc+ as beginner bikes.
650 in au
Today in Florida there was a downpour of rain and I was soaked. I rode it out until it stopped raining. By the time I got home I was dry everywhere except my underwear. Today was like 85 degrees so that rain was refreshing. And I have smoked out visor for proper visibility.
For commuting, I think having a motorcycle has actually been considerably cheaper than having a second car. But, of course, as it's mostly not a hobby for me, I'm not paying for track days, cool after market parts, etc.
The perception of speed is wild. It used to fuck me up going from a motorcycle to a truck.
Yes it is. It’s crazy how 100 mph on a motorcycle is nothing but 100 mph in a truck feels absurd
That temperature thing tho. I'm in Hawaii, when moving at a steady clip it's all gravy but 30 seconds at a dead stop and you feel like you're gonna die on a hot day with no trade winds.
Same in SoCal 🥵
One of the things that surprised me, having driven cars for a lot longer before getting my first bike 5 years ago, is that I did not have the urge to drive fast on a motorcycle at all. It is just so damn relaxing to cruise.
Hi YammieNoob I'm Joe Louis an older G told me about your channel while shopping at Walmart for Bike m.oil I am new to riding have never rode a moto in my life just a moped. I bought a GSX-R 750 so im starting on that. It's been sitting for years like 5 since 2019 finally decided hey I'ma fix it and drive it from Kansas to Austin Tx back home! Anyways after it gets fixed next tank, new clutch, and new all black fairings the chrome frame, and extended chrome wheel fork swing arm makes this bike my dream bike. Can't believe my dream of riding is coming true!
Ahahah I bought my first motorbike, stopped buying warhammer miniatures! Thanks for your knowledge and sharing
Holy shit me too lmao sold my imperial guard elysian army to get an Indian scout
i thought people knew about the temperature thing😅 that's why i always give extra tips if the weather is extra hot☺(or give them drink) when ordering food delivery.
For the visor situation I bought an icon airflite helmet. It has an internal drop down tinted visor. It works great and you don't even need to pull over to go fron tinted to clear. Just use the tab on the side of the helmet.
Airflites look badass, but the clear is just meh. Ordered a tinted one to replace the clear, ill go through the trouble of swapping them out 🤷♂️
@@lo-rez yeah it does look weird with the clear.
I have 3 helmets including the quicksilver airflite with a mirror tinted shield that looks badass and isn’t that bad in the evening. I rarely wear it as I never put a Bluetooth module in it. I don’t like the bulky controller being stuck on the side of the helmet. I have 2 ruroc carbon fiber helmets that the Bluetooth module is integrated into the helmet itself.
Loved the video, subscribed! Been a car guy forever and recently got a dirt bike, now all I can think about is riding and as soon as money allows I’ll buy an R3 as my starter bike. Couldn’t relate more to what you said about car maintenance, I’ve been modifying and doing my own work for over a decade and I felt so much relief when you mentioned how much easier a bike is to wrench on. I can’t wait to get something I can ride on the street but for now I’ll keep enjoying the trails!
At 40 I Bought my third bike, a new 2023 bmwg310gs july 2022. I've changes handlebars after a highside. Added heated grips, aux lights, RGB underglow, tall windshield then tossed it, aluminum skid plate, aux DC switches and bus bars, oil pan heater, Li batt, better tires, crash bars, highway pegs, cup holder LOL, quad lock, top case, peg extenders, frame sliders, continuously swapping out turn signals. I can't wait to add the big stuff: suspension upgrade, corbin seat, side cases with extra tool box, Klim Krios Pro helemt, tech 10 boots. Plus new bars again because i drilled my current bars based off of measurements taken from bent then "straightened" bars, close, lame but working. I still need a gun rack and bow rack. I hunt from my bike and it would be nice to do it with more grace and safety with a better rack system.
First gear when I bought it: cheap adv jacket and pants, used work boots till I twisted an ankle in the snow, got tech3, electric gloves, electric vest, ls2 assault street helmet for winter, ls2 blaze ADV helmet for summer, balaclava, summer gloves.
The Helmet situation is so familiar with me! I have to keep the visor up while riding at night! And I clearly hate it!
There is a alternative, buy a helmet which has a drop down sunglass inside it
no it sounds more like you tintedly hate it
I just bought a new helmet that comes with a protint visor. It’s like transitions lenses
I live in the South , when it's hot and you're on the bike , the wind hitting you is like the air when you open a hot oven. It's really easy to get dehydrated , the hot wind just sucks the water out of you. Always bring a Camelback or two with ice water. Also , wear white long sleeve T's Whenever you stop at a gas station or wherever , soak your clothes in cool or cold water. It'll dry as you ride , quicker than you'd like but it'll help you stay cool. There are also cooling vests that you can wear , I've not tried them so I don't know how good they are but they can't hurt to try. Don't forget to drink also , a lot , drink twice as much as you think you need to at least.
As far as Goggles , glasses and visors go , always carry a set of clears in case you're out longer than planned or planning to ride at night.
I rode 4 hours or so in 38⁰c+ heat 100⁰f a week ago and it wasn't really that bad. On a naked bike with a full face helmet, leather racing style jacket, kevlar jeans and steel cap boots. Only 600ml of water for 7 hours total ride. (Started at about 30 and then 38 for a few hours, then last couple hours were 26⁰c with storm front coming through, no rain)
Bells pro tint visor is by far the best on the market, it’s very sensitive and adaptive even on a brighter day with cloud coverage it still be adequately tinted. I’ve had the protectint pin lock inserts before and it was not good by comparison.
I like my shoei transitions visor
For sure worth the money even at over half the cost of the initial helmet.
Hey Yammie, I just got my first bike 2 weeks ago and I’m loving it. I wanted to start out on the more chill side of things so I can get more confident and gain skills so I got a 2021 Honda rebel 500. Either way I’m loving it and I love your channel.
my first bike was a 2nd gen sv650 haha, absolutely nailed it with the "gold standard" of starter bikes. Picking up an MT10 this week.
Me who spent 30 bucks on my helmet💀💀💀
The coldest I've ever rode in was 16f for 9 miles and it was torcher even with lots of gear. Over the years I learned that if you wear layers under rain gear to block the wind it's far more effective at protection. I can generally ride 32 miles at 32f comfortably now accept for my hands which I still after 18 years of street riding haven't found a pair of gloves that will keep them warm and give good control and response. If you have any ideas let me know, thanks.
Heated gloves.
Cut them off!
Lined welding gloves
@@thizzanator11 Well gloves have to have enough insulation. The gloves I wear are Youngstown wwxt and 2 days ago I broke my previous record and rode 32 miles at 26f but fingers started to hurt but I want to ride even if it's 20f so I guess I'm gonna have to research battery powered ones since they have gotten better since I last tried them.
I found some gloves on Amazon for 20 bucks and I have rode in 30f for a few hrs and fingers didn't get cold I will have my wife find the name for them cause so far other than my welding gloves they have been the best
have you ever heard about helmets with additional tinted visor to just slide down when you need it?
Like eg. Nexo Comfort II
My Nolan N90-3 helmet has this feature, and it's soooo nice. The only thing I don't like is knowing that I look like RoboCop when I drop the visor down or retract it back into the helmet 🤪
I wouldnt buy a helmet without one now as i wear glasses so its a pain to carry a second set of sunnys
I would suggest having at least two sets of jackets and pants (no jeans). IE cold to extreme cold or hot to extreme hot. Extreme defined as being still ride-able. I have four sets for various conditions and could possible use another but that's maybe out of reach for a beginner.
Some mid-priced helmet have built in visors. Rear stand is a must.
Got my first bike at 40! Honda crf300L! Love it! I ride highway, mud, and beach all on the same day!
I got into riding thinking I was going to save gas then I introduced myself to a cb1100 looked innocent enough definitely not a super sport but it will rev on up there with that inline 4 now I’m looking at sport bikes there are so many to choose from so hard to decide definitely don’t want an R1 , but maybe a gxsr 750 or 600
A 650 or 800cc sport tourer is usually most comfortable with good gas mileage. Sport bikes can be uncomfortable depending on where you live and ride.
About to start my riding career on a GSXR 600 😍😎
Ride safely ✌🏼👇🏼
World should know that besides Sports/naked/cruise
In INDIA we have another broad catagory of bikes
That we call COMMUTER MOTORCYCLES
they starts from 98cc-160cc engine
That's our entry level motorcycle
And end the higher end motorcycles are 350-400cc
So they are not faster than most of the cars
Motorcycles over 600cc are very rare in this vast county
And we call them
Wait..
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SUPERBIKES
Grew up on ATC/AtV's and got a Harley Street Glide for my 1st bike. Sold it 3-4 years later ,& started a family. I'm really getting an itch for another bike. I've always wanted an inline 4 cylinder sports bike. Researching the ZX4RR, you get the screaming inline 4 sound, with a little more relaxed riding position .
The advantage of cold/hot is that Mother Nature teaches you all about it. She never forgets and if you forget, she does a review.
Not a new rider but not beyond learning something. Thanks for you effort.
Love your videos. Some of these I wish people had told me too. I started with a shoe RF1200 for a helmet, that was a nice $600 expense.the updated 1400 comes with a separate built in tinted visor. Definitely thinking of getting a transitional visor at some point.
BUY NICE OR BUY TWICE
You are going to buy twice
Unless you never ride ....
It still blows my mind when I see riders with zero protection.
Me. Planning on buying my third bike and rewatching this for fun when yam brings up warhammer....while I'm painting my miniatures....thanks for the callout yam
One of your better clips that’s informative without any profanity and unnecessary below the belt lines, you were confident and so professional and it suits you, well done
I've been wanting to get started into motorcycles since my dad put me on his 1998 Ducati 748L when I was a baby. Trying on his old leathers became a yearly ritual to see if i finally fit them. But ever since I started bugging him to finally teach me around the time i got my drivers license. He told me he would never want me on a bike on his watch... So i decided to write three essays now in college about getting into motorcycling and learning proper technique, gear, and how to mitigate risk (i got an A on all of them lol). That now I have finally convinced him that learning with him and his 25+ years of experience would be better than me doing it alone in my 20s with no clue. Looking into some good classes now and a good starter bike. Thinking a Yamaha now. This video is so helpful you don't even realize how scarce good resources for new riders have become recently. The original class I wanted to sign up for at the local community college got shut down the summer i got my drivers license. Proper knowlegde and training saves these kids' lives. So thank you man 🙏
Me with my cheap ass 9 yo old helmet: yea... Upgrade
You know helmets go out of date? If you fall in a 9yr old helmet it'll just shatter and not protect your head
12:25- Remember there are women watching your channel as well 🥰 GUYS
Do y’all help financially struggling riders?
I assume not, but i would say getting a fucking job and grinding will get you the gear and bikes you want
I also started on a 600 cc sports bike in Memphis, tn....I'm now rolling on a Suzuki Burgman 400 Scooter and she is so comfortable and fun to ride
I’m from Memphis too I plan on getting a ninja 400 when I come back from deployment
@celinawilliams8470 to small you will out grow it in 6 months...get a 600 cc
Riding in Northern Ontario Canada wind and weather protection are essential for riding in the temperature extremes. A naked bike shortens your riding season to 4-5 months at best. I have a FJR1300 equipped with a taller windscreen. Heated grips are standard and are used often in spring and fall. I can extend my riding season by 1-2 months being properly weather protected.