Why I don't Motovlog
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- This week on MCrider we look at why I don't motovlog, distracted riding, the concept of multitasking, and how all of that relates to riding a motorcycle better.
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Can motovlogging be done safely? Yes…relatively and with extreme care.
Can the moto vlogger ride to the best of their ability while moto vlogging? No
Can the moto vlogger communicate their message as clearly and on-point while riding a motorcycle? No
Here are some things I see moto vloggers do on a regular basis.
* Talking with both hands while riding down the road
* Taping notes to the tank of their motorcycle to try and stay on topic
* Keeping notes on a smartphone or even iPad so they can refer to it during the session
* Spending more time focusing on the camera and discussion rather than the hazards around them
* Losing their train of thought while attempting to motovlog
If the rider is losing their train of thought while trying to record their motovlog, they are also losing their sense of awareness while riding.
As this video showed, the human brain can not multitask. Our brain just switches from one task to the next. Motovlogging can not only be dangerous but also anything else that would distract the rider from the single task of riding the motorcycle.
That is why I don’t do motovlog videos. It makes no sense to me to talk about motorcycle road skills and road strategy while recording myself riding and demonstrating such a bad example.
To each their own, I am not trying to cast shame on anyone else…just explaining my position and why I choose to record the video and the audio sections of my on-bike sessions separately.
Ride safe - ride distraction free!
Kevin
I wrote the following in response to another comment below and want to include it here.
You know you better than I know you. If you can ride and motovlog at the same time and do so safely, I have no reason to doubt you. But providing conversation that causes you to examine the practice is not "kicking the dog" it is helping the rider.
I can also point to numerous examples of riders who were so wrapped up in their distractions that it caused greater problems for themselves on the road. Many riders have crashed while distracted, that is a fact.
I knew this video would rub some people the wrong way...many people I personally know and respect. But, I will always say what I think and I know for a fact that I cannot produce the types of videos that I make and ride at the same time. I have had several people ask me why I do not ride while I am presenting my weekly video...this was my response to those questions.
In fact, the thought just occurred to me of trying to write this response and ride at the same time...I would not be very good at either one if I tried to do so.
My thoughts on a subject will not always be popular.
My thoughts on a subject will not always be correct.
My thoughts on a subject are truly my thoughts though and they are presented to the best of my ability to help keep more riders safe.
It is up to you to accept the things you want and disregard the rest.
My goal with MCrider is to keep more riders upright. Sometimes in order to do that I say things that others disagree with. For example, I have done videos on drinking and riding. For me 1 beer is too many, I state why and provide supporting evidence to back my claim. I get responses from other riders who blast my opinion. Thats OK, at least we are having the conversation now.
That was my goal with this video, let's have the conversation. Does motovlogging cause distraction? If so, what can be done to reduce it.
Read my pinned comment on this video...I do not blast all motovloggers but encourage them to think about the practice and do so responsibly.
I stand by my video though...motovlogging does not work for me. The human brain cannot multitask, it switches from one task to the next. When the brain switches from one task to the next it performs to a lower degree at both tasks.
The paragraph above sums up my video...if you disagree that is fine...but it is my opinion and it is backed by research on the subject.
Always produced and hopefully presented with love and respect for my fellow riders. :)
I should probably stop texting
It disappoints me that you would get that many questions asking why YOU don't do it. Really? It seems self-evident to me after watching a few different Motovlog videos from multiple riders that, at best, it's distracting them from riding with their full attention on the road and situational awareness. I have cringed while watching a couple of videos where the rider took a chance making a right turn and got lucky. I could tell because of the point of view of the camera that they had not made a head check over their left shoulder looking for oncoming traffic and did not slow fully enough to truly yield safely. I am glad you are addressing this issue so directly. In my opinion, we cannot expect the public to take us seriously when we ask them to look twice for motorcycles while we don't address distracted riding in our own community.
You can record,and then home add an voiceover later. This way,you stay safe and also stay on topic!
@@pistonaru thats true but its double the work, if you think about it. If you have a 15 min video, you need at least 15 mins of riding video and another 15 mins talking.
Why go through all that when you can be riding with your laptop mounted to your handlebars and edit the entire thing in the same 15 mins?
@@joemann7971 true,I will still ride and motovlog in the same time. I am too lazy to go through all the process Mcrider says. He is right tho
Real talk... i'm so fed up with the motovloggers complaining about distracted drivers yet they're aggressively whipping around 20+ mph above traffic flow and are clearly being distracted by their popularity contest.
Many of us were thinking it, it’s good someone notable finally said it.
I’m back into riding, and I thought bout driving with a go pro but not blogging and not to protect myself in the event someone is at fault but I figured I’d be best off, just focusing on the ride. Am I wrong to not ride with a rear mounted and front mounted camera
“Oh my hot pocket’s ready”…😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
;) For those that didn't get the "Hot Pocket" reference: www.mcrider.com/my-new-honda-goldwing-tour-dct-with-options-you-will-not-see-on-any-other-goldwing/
I started laughing when he started “motovlogging” I almost fell out of my chair when he said “oh, my hot pocket’s ready”
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Best motovlog I’ve seen all week!!
I remembered him bragging about the “hot pocket feature” on his Wing when he shared it with us a while back. Nice to see it still works!!
@@jhask64 Honda makes a quality product and their Hot Pocket cooker is class-leading. ;)
I’m a neurobiologist (and relatively new rider) and can say that your description of multitasking is spot on. It is, instead, switching attention, which can have cognitive consequences. I’m trying to find time to finish and post a video about visually detection and processing and how it relates to riding. Your video fits nicely with it. Thank you.
Awesome, I would love to see the video when you are finished. Reach out to me here: www.mcrider.com/about-mcrider/
In 2006 I bought my first Harley Ultra Classic… It had a CD player and a VOX CB radio… Many of the guys that I rode with had similarly equipped HD’s… But they were like a bunch of women, they never shut up about stupid stuff… I remember once traveling the space of about 150 feet from a restaurant to the main road and no less than 15 times CB chatter about nonsense broke up my music… I hit the CB off button and rarely turned it on again… today I ride a Police Road King (FLHP) which has no sound system, no GPS, no Bluetooth… I could not be more content… the world cannot reach me & I cherish the respite from the technology… AND being I undistracted, I can ride through Knoxville, Chattanooga & Nashville fully aware of my surroundings, as well as the Great Smoky Mountain roads & scenery where I live & ride in my own head space…
Jim, to me, the sound of the engine is my music. It is also an exceptional first indicator that your bike is starting to have an issue. Your engine sound really keeps you informed that all is well and as soon as you detect an uncommanded change in that note, you get in your Uh oh, what is wrong mode.
Amen
If you want to chat and listen to music stay at home.
I jokingly say to my motorcycle-riding friends that I have V-Twin Stereo and that's all I need.
Emotional Distraction is underrated with regards to the a motorcycle, thanks for pointing it out 👍🏻
It's completely underrated or outright ignored in regards to operating ANY vehicle... not just motorcycles. Sure, we suffer the highest risks of the worst injuries and consequences out there, but there would be a LOT less chaos in the streets and on the highways if people wouldn't let their emotional turmoil wreak absolute havoc on their common sense.
All it would take is a 3 minute "coping exercise" to disengage the emotional turmoil and maybe a ritual to engage the "driving mode" or "riding mode" so you're not a hazard to everything on the street or near it... ;o)
When I put on my helmet to ride, I think of it as putting on my riding brain. I take a deep breath, and clear my mind while the engine temp goes up a bit. The older I get, the easier it is to clear my mind. Riding a bike is a great way to relieve stress, because of the constant focus required to ride well. Let some of that stress off before you ride, and you will be much safer. It also does no good to get mad at the car that just cut you off or turned in front of you without looking. It's tempting to grab a fist full of throttle and blow by them. Don't do it. You can't change they way they drive, and you may end up hurt, or worse. Safe riding, folks!
You are absolutely correct. Some time ago I stumbled across a tragic memorial on You Tube to a young rider killed while riding at high speed and failing to negotiate a curve on a very dangerous mountain road. Just days before the rider had lost a loved one. I couldn't help but think that emotional distraction must have played a big part in the tragic outcome of that ride.
Hot pockets 😂
All I’ve allowed is one other rider on helmet comm with me, and a navigation app talking in my ear. No visible phone. No phone calls. No music. I might add music on long rides at some time, but with only 4 years of riding experience, I’m not ready for even that. I love the sound of the bike and the world. Wanna keep enjoying it, too. Thanks Kevin for your droll humor and acute thinking.
Lol, I could have typed _exactly_ the same comment... cheers :-D
Like Dirty Harry said in one of his movies, "A man's got to know his limitations."
Greatest quote ever. Magnum Force is the film, I believe.
I like your description of how having music playing can help you stay focused. It's counter intuitive and I discovered it while I worked as a CAD designer. When I worked in the quiet office on CAD designs, I noticed that once I was relatively proficient with the software and was only trying to focus on the design, as I was completing the tedious CAD steps to advance the design, my mind would start to wander and I would find I got distracted. Soon I would be more involved in some office politics or family issue and I would have made some silly keystroke or point selection error that I would have to go back to find and correct. I remembered a TV show where brain surgeons listened to classical music during surgery and started listening to music. Then I started to listen to books. I think it has to be something that occupies a small part of your conscious during the tedious bits to keep you from becoming too distracted, but not important enough that once you realize you need to focus, you can't easily take your attention away.
I find for shorter trips, just listening to the engine is awesome. For slightly longer rides music is great, though I do have to be careful not to get too distracted with favourite tunes. Books on the bike are out of the question as they have a tendency to draw a little too high an attention level, interfering with truly aware defensive driving. That said I do believe that this is different for everyone. I know some people who, thanks to their lack of effort to master driving skills and defensive driving tactics, I'm not comfortable in a car with the radio on. This is not a one size fits all solution and I'm confident in saying that many are better drivers than I am. I just know I'm better than some and I at least work on becoming aware of my weaknesses.
Thanks for all your positive and sensible motorcycle driving tips.
This has got to be my favorite video of yours of all time. Great information and advice with humor, common sense, and scientific validation. Awesome work! You deserve a fresh Hot Pocket
Wow, thank you! Pepperoni please. ;)
That opening was hilarious Kevin! I am so glad you talked about this subject! Thanks! Be safe!
Kevin! For years I have pumped your channel to anyone that would listen friends, family and enemies. You have saved riders from countless injuries and death. No doubt you are a great teacher and you are universally known throughout the motorcycle community for that. You have brought so many together and this is what the community needs. Of late you have posted a couple videos that, IMO, were as much about division as teaching. Division is something the community already has enough of. You know one can teach without promoting division as you have done it for years. Please keep it that way? Please?
Thanks for the comment William. That was not my intent but I appreciate your perspective.
@@MCrider :)
I would somewhat agree with this comment. If you can’t listen to a radio on your bike, you shouldn’t have one in your car. If you can’t talk to another person on your bike, you shouldn’t have a passenger in your car. I routinely follow a couple channels of travel motovloggers. They go through some horrendously rough terrain dodging holes, rocks, animals etc. and usually manage to maintain their dialogue. For the record, I don’t hook up my phone or gps to my helmet and only occasionally listen to music while on the highway as I find on longer road trips, it helps me stay awake and focussed as opposed to getting lulled by the combination of wind and engine sounds. I can see how “some” people might get easily distracted by those devices, however I’m guessing those people get easily distracted by everything. Let’s not paint everyone with the same brush here or worse, give some bozo bureaucrat a reason to legislate us back to the Stone Age.
@@mmcguire5687 Yes! Yes! And Yes! I agree on all! Especially your last statement. I could see some small minded Legislator getting a hold of something like this for no other reason than just because he or she can just to make themselves look good.
Thanks for another valuable video Kevin. It reminds me how dangerous it was getting in a pursuit on my police motorcycle while giving directions and descriptions while riding, thinking how I’ll react when the driver and passengers bale out, establishing a perimeter, etc.
Man, you are not joking. I have thought about you guys before, so much going on at the same time. I think that is why it is so important for Moto Officers to be expert riders. Some of the best riders I know are Moto Officers. The more trained we are at any given task the fewer brain cycles it requires to perform that task. Thanks for your service and commenting!
Some valuable info and humor in this one! Great job as always, Kevin!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Great reminder to just ride! I’ll certainly be pushing this line of thought amongst my peer group. Great work!
Kevin, This video is GREAT!! I loved the beginning! This is one of your BEST!! Keep them coming! till next time, Dan
Thanks so much!
Kevin, I so respect your views on the topic. I stream music but that’s it! When you are riding that’s what you should be 100% focused on. On two wheels, we need to stay upright and come home safely each time!
Right on!
Thanks brother! It’s good to hear another experienced rider reminding us of this. Side note. I recently took an advanced riding class and my instructor brought up a good point about cell phones and bikes. So many of us mount our cell phone somewhere on our bike but he said when/if your in an accident you will most likely be separated from your phone and not able to make an emergency call (assuming your capable) to make a call. For this reason as well as the distraction the phone can be he always keeps his phone in his riding jacket pocket!
Lmao, that first part 😆
On cellphones: before I started riding I used to get so annoyed when people would act like distracted drivers were trying to kill them, when I have multiple times literally seen clowns texting on their bikes while they pass through an intersection, of all places! We should all be paying attention to everyone on the road.
Safety mixed with humor is a winning combination! Great green screen work and editing. Hubby and I both ride and enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!
Excellent points. Most moto vlogs are a waste of time. Hard to understand and pretty pointless. Overdubbing is a help and I like the way ride like a pro shows drills with a tripod or drone. He is showing specific drills not about riding per se as you do. We can’t control other people on the road but we can control our own ride. Keep It Simple.
Love you Kevin!!! Absolutely on point with this video!!! I agree 100%!!! Allow no distractions to get between the rider and the ride!!!
Absolutely!!
Kevin you are the epitome of actually teaching the motorcycle community real safety. I have watched motovlog videos and some that I have enjoyed. I have seen riders taking both hands off the bars to show us how skilled they are while teaching us and I have always cringed. I follow many, but I always come back to one.. Yes, this is the one.
A heart felt thanks for all you do.
I appreciate that!
Thanks Kevin, great eye-opener. I even find it distracting to look down at the tank to see the speedometer (I wonder who's brainwave it was to move that from the bars anyway) I couldn't imagine having other distractions too. God bless, stay safe.
Yeah! I was considering getting an electric bicycle that had glowing reviews - and its speedometer and riding computer screen was on the top tube. Like what the actual...
I actually predicted that you would make a video like this sometime. Very good information and no hype. Just solid information with reliable sources. Thank you.
Thank you Kevin. I've attempted to chat/narrate on my rides and found myself very "preoccupied" with the ride and mostly quiet. Your GW vlog was hilarious! The hot pocket in the trunk was perfect.
This was a fantastic video and the opening, I needed that today. Loved it. Thank you for sharing. Ride safe out there.
Kevin,
You are on target with this video and my recent personal experience proves the point - I'm a believer in what your saying. Two examples: 1) Just initiated a phone call during a short drive in town and crap, was that a red light? 2) Lengthy conversation on the phone while on a longer drive, call over and what, how did I get this far, make the lane changes necessary, and negotiate the transition from one interstate to another? At best there was clouded recall. I could say that I was successfully multitasking, but that would be BS! In both instances I confess I was NOT multitasking but driving distracted. Thankfully, no harm no foul and no paint traded with another vehicle or the asphalt in either instance. But the lesson has been driven home: minimize if not eliminate phone and technology usage while in gear in motion.
You are right to point out the mixed messaging out there: increasing technology means increasing capability, but also increasing temptation leading to distraction and decreasing safety margins on the road unless we truly grasp the limits of biology and discipline our usage of technology while driving and riding. While the point could be argued that there is a bit more margin for error driving four wheels than just two, there is no debate in saying that all this technology is just as accessable on the bike as in the car. As I was fiddling with google maps on my phone the other day, even my high schooler pointed out that research has shown time and time again that a cell phone is multiple times more distracting to a driver than a talking passenger in the vehicle, and that's hand free! Layer on the active use of additional technology such as cameras and recorders and the ability to truly focus on the main objective decreases along with your safety margins.
My personal adage when preparing to ride is "Don't be stupid!" This principally reminds me not to ride beyond my limits. I'll add not riding distracted as the one other main point and strive for disciplined use of technology that seeks to eliminate usage while in gear in motion. This way I can see and avoid all those multi-taskers out there and arrive home safely!
Thanks again for what you do here on this channel.
Cheers,
Dave
"My Hot Pocket's ready" LOL. That was good! Guilty! My new Zumo GPS is kinda distracting for sure, but it's awesome too.
BEST MotoVlog ever!!! I do ride as if every other driver out there is not seeing me and is out to kill me, but as a car driver also (which most of us are) I can see how moto riders are much more at risk and how we need to be extra vigilant. Just yesterday I noted as I was waiting to pull on the highway in my car, an oncoming rider dressed all in black, and how much less obvious they were compared with an oncoming car. Not all motovloggers are "bad riders", but the many I have viewed swearing at the behavior of 4-wheelers while they themselves are speeding, weaving in & out, and driving distracted, leads me to believe that there are a lot of us out there that are not riding the way we should.
Loved your creativity on the opening....another great topic presentation. 👍
Thanks so much!
Love that humor, Kevin - and I agree wholeheartedly. I always wondered about those folks pondering the meaning of life on a camera while riding. Always asked myself, that’s not safe, is it?”
Your life depends on you paying attention. It's one of the things you have complete control over while driving. Why would you jeopardize that? Yes (some) motovlogging can be done safely but only under specific conditions.
Want to try distracted driving? Try doing a single pilot multi engine instrument approach at a very busy, strange, airport with weather at minimums and it's midnight at the end of a 10 hour day.
Yeah... That's why pilot skills are added as layers atop one another, so you the things you learn first get more and more automatic and you actually have some brain cycles left for the later stuff. And it's still not fun. And something unexpected can still throw you off balance (figuratively in this case, more literally so with a two-wheeler). (Also, I'm not instrument rated, so I don't really know how that would work for me if trained; right now of course it would be a catastrophe :D)
Nice to see that there are people here brave enough to say something like that!
Respect to Mc from Croatia
You again hit the nail on the head Kevin. Most vloggers preach the two second following rule while riding with no hands at about ONE second following distance. I love your creativity!! May God continue to bless you and us with you!
Really informative with a message that goes far beyond motorcycle riding. I'm going to employ it the next time my spouse gives me the "come on, multi-task" speech when she wants me to do the impossible.
You can absolutely do more than one thing at a time. Not only am I a rider of 28 years experience, but i am also a professional drummer, that can play the drums, while reading music on one page, lyrics on the other and sing while i do it all. Takes a hell of a lot of time training the neural pathways, but once you have, it's always available.
The only "music" I want to hear when I'm on a ride is the sweet sound of my v-twin!
Spot on! I ride and I motovlog, in that order. I don't like to record in the city because there's already too many distractions - namely, the other vehicles on the road. On the back roads, I'll record, but I stop talking as soon as something catches my eye - I need to focus on the road and my ride, not whatever I'm talking about. I notice a sharp decrease in the number of syllables and my overall speaking ability when I'm riding versus recording off-bike. Basically, I try to keep as safe as possible while recording my vlogs.
Your so right. I have even terribly looked at my iPod to change a song! I definitely corrected myself on that!
I get board too! I catch myself staring.
I wish more riders, and cavers, realized this information. Great video. Chin up wheels down.
Awesome video! I'm the first to complain about driver's on cell phones but I'm also guilty of fiddling with the phone while on the motorcycle. Thank you for the reminder to stay vigilant.✌😎
Thank you for this very important message. It needed to be said on a public forum.
Thanks Kevin. !! Ive always questioned the wisdom of Moto Vlogs for the very reasons you laid out.
I have a Ram mount for either a GPS or cell. Cell phone never get's used & the GPS is there for use when I pull over. Think about all the controls on a bike just on the handle bars: brake, throttle, clutch, tunr signals, high beam, horn...then traffic to contend with. I know I don't want another distraction. Thanks Kevin for the facts on multitasking. Better to perform one task well (& safely), than several badly!
While negative and bad moods/thoughts can absolutely be an unsafe distraction, I believe positive and good moods/thoughts can be equally distracting. It doesn't matter if what you're thinking about makes you angry or happy, if your mind is focused on something other than the road you're distracted.
So glad you made this, I hope people take notice. I'm rubbish at chit chat while riding, thankfully, but commentating on my thought processes while applying my road strategy I find beneficial.
I think there are different levels of communication also. I could more easily carry on an informal conversation while riding than try to remember the 4 points I want to make and the scientific study that backed it up while riding.
Great video, enjoyed the levity! Nice of you to not call any TH-cam peers out by name. I'd like to add that Hot Pockets are probably not good for you either. 😉👍🏻
I was in a total loss accident with my 41 day old car last year. I suspect I may have better reacted to the left turning driver that broad sided me if my new car had had fewer entertaining screens full of real time non-essential information. Thanks for this reminder Kevin, it's truly a life and death matter.
Best beginning of a video yet
MC Rider, you are simply the best!!! i was thinking, come on, so this guy will do it like the other folks on the channels i follow and you came out with the perfect solution.
Congratulations, you are really amazing.
Hello Kevin! I normally do not comment but today I felt compelled too! I respect you as a great teacher of motorcycle riding, many have learned from your videos. You have been an asset to the motorcycle community. I can also respect your decision to not want to motovlog. Motovlogging is not for everyone. You are not comfortable motovlogging and that is fine. What I am shocked over, and you are not alone in this it seems like human nature, is that instead of just stating motovlogging isn't for you, you decided to further your lack of comfort with motovlogging by chastising anyone who does. Now I understand at times when explaining to people why you do not want to do something, one will use an example to help explain it better, you didn't just use an example you demonized something that other people enjoy doing because you just couldn't leave it at "I do not want too". Just because you do not like what someone else likes, doesn't mean you are right/wrong or they are right/wrong. IMHO I feel videos like this does not help the motorcycle community but hurts it more and promotes more division. Sad to see you Kevin go down this path, when you have done so much for this community! In simple terms don't kick the dog you are trying to teach!
I find motovlogs are better when voiceover is added later (like all of Kevin's videos). Easier to hear, and the vloggers thoughts & comments are more thought-out afterwards as opposed to in-the-moment. And waaaaay safer and better example to less experienced riders IMHO.
If that is what you understood from the video that was not my intent. You know you better than I know you. If you can ride and motovlog at the same time and do so safely, I have no reason to doubt you. But providing conversation that causes you to examine the practice is not "kicking the dog" it is helping the rider.
I can also point to numerous examples of riders who were so wrapped up in their distractions that it caused greater problems for themselves on the road. Many riders have crashed while distracted, that is a fact.
I knew this video would rub some people the wrong way...many people I personally know and respect. But, I will always say what I think and I know for a fact that I cannot produce the types of videos that I make and ride at the same time. I have had several people ask me why I do not ride while I am presenting my weekly video...this was my response to those questions.
In fact, the thought just occurred to me of trying to write this response and ride at the same time...I would not be very good at either one if I tried to do so.
My thoughts on a subject will not always be popular.
My thoughts on a subject will not always be correct.
My thoughts on a subject are truly my thoughts though and they are presented to the best of my ability to help keep more riders safe.
It is up to you to accept the things you want and disregard the rest.
My goal with MCrider is to keep more riders upright. Sometimes in order to do that I say things that others disagree with. For example, I have done videos on drinking and riding. For me 1 beer is too many, I state why and provide supporting evidence to back my claim. I get responses from other riders who blast my opinion. Thats OK, at least we are having the conversation now.
That was my goal with this video, let's have the conversation. Does motovlogging cause distraction? If so, what can be done to reduce it.
Read my pinned comment on this video...I do not blast all motovloggers but encourage them to think about the practice and do so responsibly.
I stand by my video though...motovlogging does not work for me. The human brain cannot multitask, it switches from one task to the next. When the brain switches from one task to the next it performs to a lower degree at both tasks.
The paragraph above sums up my video...if you disagree that is fine...but it is my opinion and it is backed by research on the subject. Always produced and hopefully presented with love and respect for my fellow riders.
Well said! The few motorvloglers I follow; are very responsible ones about riding and freely sharing their viewpoint about some specific topics, their main focus is always ride their ride, not how they look in action... The real instructors I follow, as you, most of the time talk from a setting desk/studio, and when they talk while riding its about demos, using the magic of post production. I definitely applaud you! My respect to you as instructor.
fun vid Kevin.....BTW how was the hot pocket....cheers man always look forward to your vids....great common sense
So spot on. I would never purchase a phone mount for this reason. I’ve recently been checking out new BMW gs bikes and they have a huge screen and support all kinds of connectivity. I’m interested in the Navigation but don’t want to get sucked in to the other stuff.
Totally agree with u I have been preaching the same.. that's why I play music for audience when I ride.. and talk when I stop.. totally agree
I agree. I am a professional driver for 45+ years and ether on 2 wheels or 18. Distracted driving is 50% of the problem I ride with my phone put away. It can wait. I wish all would do the same.
You are hilarious! This is an important topic. I have thought the same while watching some motovloggers on TH-cam. Some are better at it than others. There's Doodle who is very easily distracted and it's very obvious in her vlogs. I worry about her safety while riding. Then there's Itchy Boots and MotoJitsu who seem to handle it with ease.
Fantastic 😂 and as always, spot on! Thank you Sir.
LOL, when you started your vlog, i knew something wasn't right, then when you reached for your phone, that was hilarious! even when i drive my car, i know these other drivers are not paying attention, i constantly look from side to side, eyes only, no head spinning. a lot of these riders don't pay attention to the other vehicles as much as they should. when i ride, i imagine being on my feet surrounded by bigger vehicles, and give them the right of way as a rule, so to react knowing they don't see me even though i am coming right at them while they're waiting to come into the road, or merge into traffic, example, a 4 wheel doesn't argue with an 18 wheel, 2 wheel shouldn't argue with 4 wheel.
Spot on. We have enough to do and look out for while riding.
That was a great intro. LOL when you went back to get your phone. Great work
Totally caught the hot pocket reference. 100% agree with distracted drivers whether bikes or cars. Yes, technology isn't necessarily our friend at times. Thanks for all the hard work and information that you provide.
I know exactly where you are!!! I know that street, and everything! I grew up there and still visit every now and then!
Great video. I'm getting back into motorcycling after being out of it for about 15 years and have been appalled at all of the distracted moto-vlogging videos. Not only do they seem unsafe but who wants to watch someone ride their bike instead of ride?! I also am appalled at the phones mounted on the handlebars. Can't tell me people aren't using their phone in an unsafe manner while riding.
I have Sena hands free phone, CB radio, GPS and music. I pull over for phone calls. But use the CB in a group ride, and use GPS often.
“Oh, my hot pocket is ready!” Nearly spit my coffee out. Nice call back to earlier videos, lol.
Pretty talented that you can shift while digging in the trunk! 😆 There's something I need to practice!
It's a DCT. ;)
Will done, God bless you and God bless América.
Agree on music during a ride, not overwhelming but a comfortable level... regardless if 2 or 4 wheels. I have a '19 Goldwing DCT Tour and my phone is linked to the bike and headset. However, I NEVER answer or place calls while moving. I have 2 GPS systems on the bike and will put off making adjustments until no traffic around or when I am stopped. I have a Garmin GPS with XM and MP3 player, so I set before setting off and let it alone as I ride. I have a GoPro and have a mic attached but I don't narrate while riding to add to the recording. I do make comments while riding but not specific to the recording. It takes discipline to avoid things that are distracting and it only take seconds to pull off the road to attend to things. A wreck with 7 broken ribs, puncture lung and spleen and a 90 min Medivac helo ride is not worth it.
Hot pocket. Funny. I remember that episode. That barista and hot pocket package is distracting you. 😂. 🤣
Thanks Kevin, That was a really good video. I really enjoy your humor too, I get it.
I haven't seen green screen effects this bad since superman 4 lol Keep an eye out for Squidz as well!
Love the back projection!
Very good! I appreciate you teaching something very serious with humor that in itself teaches.
I appreciate that!
Oh, emotional distraction is a big one! People underestimate it and ride on their motorcycles when they are angry to calm down. I noticed it myself, and this being said, I'm still starting out; so it's good I notice these red flags early in my journey as a motorcycle rider. We did a road trip at the riding school. Two days before, I was at a motorcycle dealership and the salesman gave me the weirdest and most dangerous advice that I recoiled from. During our road trip, I was thinking of this salesman and got a little angry again, which led to instant distraction and I even felt anxiety. I had to remind myself that I was riding a motorcycle and that this salesman is nobody to get angry about; it's out of my control how he will advise people and my experience was in the past. I leave my motorcycle in the garage when I don't feel 100% okay. Like today: I feel stressed because of a new project I'm starting next week. Even though it's sunny today and will be rainy for the rest of the week, I'm not going.
I got my Class B license this summer and am now driving a school-bus, in a town way too small for all the traffic it must accommodate. I was aware before, but now am doubly so, about the poor driving skills paired with the general distractedness of the average driver. Huge SUV's, and no idea how wide they are.. and I'm waiting till they've put down the phone and then crawled their "cars" through ample space.. turning using two lanes.. it's wearying, to say the least. The trend towards larger and larger vehicles is bad and deadly in every way. Maybe we could instigate a skills-test for larger SUV's; make drivers show they know how to drive one before being let loose on the rest of us!
I have GoPro mounted on my helmet, just recording the ride for insurance purposes.
I have a Bluetooth device mounted on my helmet, paired to my phone in the trunk. Only there for "emergency use". When my wife is out back, we rarely ever have conversation, unless necessary.
I have MP3 player connected to the bike, just for music and breaking up the monotony of wind and engine noise of Goldwind.
Yes, I have devices on my bike. I already have enough tasks at hand riding. Devices are there just in case I need it.
Thanks, Kevin, for clarifying all the "confusion" of what a vlog is...distraction.🤙👍
My son had a car do a u turn into him from the stalled right lane near arrowhead stadium. He had virtually zero time to react and is lucky to be alive. Another second of delay by the driver and he would have plowed my son right over.
Now my son is so banged up he can barely work...some drivers are too stupid to avoid. He did all he could and managed to not hit anything...but his bike dragged him, landing on his ankle for awhile. Full emergency braking and just no space to get the turning done.
HAHA.. Was just almost about to thumb your video down for moto vlogging but very glad to see you were just "moto vlogging"! 🤣🤣
But it's so true that we riders get angry over distracted drivers when we ourselves can be just as distracted.
Good job MC. 100% agree
This is a great video, should even expand on this subject, I don’t think I’ve ever dissed any of your posts till date.
Thanks for a great job
Riding a motorcycle is ALREADY multi-tasking! Riding the bike, watching traffic patterns, making sure i am in the right position for that car to see me, paying attention to road conditions, etc...
Exactly. So why add more tasks to the equation that are not related to the primary goal...staying upright?
I love the comedy bit. Motovlogging can be very dangerous especially to new riders. Ride safe!
Love the green screen. And the shoei looks like my GT Air 2.
Hot Pockets for thought for all of us including the moto vloggers. Thank you, Kevin.
Funny first part of the video. Most dangerous accessory for a motorbike is not the loud exhaust. It's the GoPro. A GoPro is something magic. It makes you do things you normally wouldn't.
Absolutely correct Kevin and your best video ever! I’m amazed you kept your wing on the road with an artificial eye and your brain’s increased efforts to calculate depth perception, etc.,…. Multitasking when engaging in complex activities like driving is no bueno for the best brains among us and you made the point clearly and humorously. I was laughing out loud.
Some great points. Funny intro nicely done. Thanks for discussing this we all need to check ourselves from time to tine. God Bless.
My hot pocket is almost ready! Priceless!
I prefer to ride without the camera on, only when I get off and take photos of scenery and my gorgeous girlfriend. It's also a matter of maturity. I don't need to show the world what I'm doing nor do I seek views or monetization. I prefer your words of wisdom that help us riders stay safe on the road. Also, the videos and the analogies you share are really good. Thanks for sharing!
I know from experience that in the workplace so called multi-taskers ALWAYS have at least one worker who IS diligent and focused picking up after their silly pantomime.
Great topic again Kevin and very timely as I recently acquired a 2021 BMW F900R with tech galore. Great bike and it can greatly enhance the riding experience when used responsibly.
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Thank you!!!
5:19 - "Yes! That's what I should've said!" - George Costanza
But it looked so real! That video creation was right up there with the likes of keyboard cat!😹 I kid. Really appreciate your videos.
Lol, funny stuff. Been riding for over 40 years, and currently ride a VFR800 Interceptor, and I've never even listened to music, let alone used any other distractive items. Partially for saftey reasons, but really because when I ride, its an escape for me. I get in the zone, and thoroughly enjoy the "experience". I am at one with the environment and the machine. Anything getting in the way of that would not only be a distraction, but would actually piss me off, lol!
Absolutely spot on as usual. Thank you for saying the things.
Good topic Kevin. I did exactly what you opened with. I stuck a new GoPro on my helmet and chatted for 60gb worth of footage on both my Harley, then on my GoldWing last Sunday. It was the first time ever using a GoPro. I do need to learn how to edit now, but I posted my two very short results on my channel. I let the GOPro app do the work and because of space constraints on my iPad, I couldn’t download much of the footage. Playing around with DaVinci editing software on my Windows PC right now
Awesome, there is a lot to learn with editing and shooting motorcycle videos...enjoy the process. ;)
You would think that looking at a six pack of instruments, tuning a radio, talking to air traffic control and flying an airplane is multi tasking. The FAA says that we as pilots need to avoid multi tasking. One thing at a time.
Three things to do in an emergency…. Fly the plane fly the plane fly the plane