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yeah Dan Dan I've been watching your compilation videos of what people do right, and very wrong. I thought about you when I cussed a guy at a stoplight that tried to run me off the road just the other day. I was thinking well it was bad but not that big of a deal so I kept it kinda civil hahahaha.
*Assuming all 50 states have a mandatory course, a lot of these videos is evidence that most of the coursework was forgotten right after they purchased their first bike.* They don't mind upcoming curves. They don't slow and press down to lean. They don't scan the landscape for objects in a trajectory with them. Some seem to expect that a car on their right that's turning left will stop for them - even though your first ride ever says otherwise.
@@hulkhatepunybanner I've been leaning the crap out of my road king I love laying it over. I haven't drug the crash bars, but I felt the front tire slipping a few times. The problem with the big bikes is their weight and they usually put the 404's on them, I have 2 new ones for example and they just don't stick, especially high degree lean angles, with all the weight. I'll be shopping for a better front tire when I can. I'll probably start saving up for new suspension as well.
If you run off in to a hay field like that, stop. A tractor cutting hay cuts it level with the tractor, not the ground. The farmer drives down the edges of ditches with the cutter hanging over them, cutting the grass in the ditch level with the rest of the grass. That means there can be a ditch hidden under that flat looking grass that you will never see.
that rider is the kind of dufus that gives other riders a bad name. He'll be doing some "hooo haaa"-ing when he gets his first helping of road rash. I just hope he doesn't hurt someone else.
Stop in ANY field. Not just hay. Farmers cut cut irrigation ditches to drain standing water through some fields. Hit one of those? You’ll see the Dark Souls “You Died” right before you go splat.
SERIOUSLY, i have watched so many of these videos before i ever even sat on my first bike. Ive now put nearly 1400 miles on my first bike and i find myself practicing the things this guy teaches without even thinking about. Stuff from him and Motojitsu have saved my ass.
That is the way you are supposed to be as a rider. Always learn more for the type of bike you ride. It helps to keep you from being one of the people in the videos you see on this channel.
I just completed my first cross country ride last week. Granted it was the short way but still I put on over 3000 miles. I rode from Dallas, Texas to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and back, for the Harley 120th birthday party. Not a single incident to report, yeah I had some idiots to avoid, but because I know better, everything went pretty smooth. I also learned a lot about me, my bike and riding in general. Keep it up!
Yup.... Motojitsu for the technical break-down and skills to practice... demo's where useful. DanDan for the road strategy and putting the technicals to use... Don't forget to get out and actually DO the drills, but for brush-ups and reminders... a little review here and there... you just can't beat the combo'. ;o)
I've ridden a couple of hundred thousand miles on two wheels and "practice" to get better every time I throw a leg over the bike. Never stop learning... and wear ATGATT - ALWAYS! ALWAYS! ALWAYS!
As a truck driver, I want to say this. Do not ever start to pass a truck until he is completely finished, his lane change. It takes us longer to switch lanes, and sometimes hazards appear in the middle of it and we need to go back. I have personally seen a lot of accidents from people being impatient, and attempting to go around us before we have completely gotten out of the lane. Really really dumb and dangerous.
9:24 one lesson they teach in Japanese riding school is they make you sit in a car at a simulated intersection and the instructor will ride a bike and do an approach, just like here, at different speeds and they ask you to guess how fast the bike is going, 90% of the time you'll guess wrong and underestimate by a big margin. The point they are trying to make is it's very hard to judge the speed of an incoming bike and how fast they will close the gap, and thus drivers will make that turns at such intersections because they'll think you aren't coming in that quick and they have the time to make it. As a biker it is also to your advantage to know this and so you don't get pissed when people "cut in front of you". This is probably something riders should learn as well everywhere else too.
Whenever i see this ill actually swerve side to side in the lane and hasnt failed me since i started doing it. I dont know what combination of things it does but my guesses are it makes it easier to tell how fast im going and how close i am because you get a better idea of depth perception for my bike, is kind of like a hey i may be closer than you think dont turn yet, or confuses them because they dont know what im doing and give distance.
@@awilliam2002playsmc Fit some LED daylight running light or spotlights to your bike, and fit an LED bulb in headlamp, get the 'daylight' colour temperature LED of above 5000K, those yellow 3500K filament bulbs disappear in daylight... Fitting extra lights and riding with them switched on makes you extra visible - because you can only weave from side to side if you see the hazard in time, while your LED lights are on duty all the time keeping you safe.
You don't need to be able to guess the speed to know you don't have enough time to pull out its just dumbass inconsiderate drivers to be honest, doesn't matter if you're in a car or on a bike lol 😂
@@joshuasimmons2412 you do and that's the whole point of the exercise. People underestimate the speed of an approaching object and think they have enough time to pull out and make the turn, it isn't about being inconsiderate, it's the human nature to overestimating your ability to gauge the window of opportunity and thus wrongly making the judgment (you know like psychological test asking people to judge their ability in anything and they would think they are actually better than they are in most things, until someone actually shows them they aren't). Doing that exercise make you realise that you are very likely wrong in your ability to judge such situations which puts that doubt in your mind so you think twice about pull out in such situation, it's very much a necessary lesson for anyone on the road whether it is drivers, bikers or even cyclists and pedestrians.
what i tend to see as more of an issue is that once they pull out and realize their mistake, they stop, making themselves an even worse obstacle, and for much longer.
I don't even ride motorcycles, but I ride bicycles, and I use a lot of what Dan teaches to stay safer in all kinds of situations. Covering the brakes whenever I come up on someone on a shared path, especially when they have toddlers. Looking for ways out of and through situations ahead of time. Trying to anticipate what drivers will be doing within a range of one to ten seconds on the occasions when I'm in traffic. You notice a lot more subtleties on a bicycle compared to being in a car, and I'm sure motorcycles are similar in that respect, because you're just closer to reality, being exposed. You have all the situational awareness, but practically no protection.
Do you ever watch these videos and think "Wow these people have never ridden a bicycle in their life because this was entirely unavoidable."? Cause I do. It's infuriating.
@Mootie Yes. The rev bombing instead of braking when someone pulls out in front of them, sometimes even when it should be perfectly safe for the car to pull out because they were a hundred meters ahead. When someone glances over, sees you and pulls out, you can't blame them for not expecting you to be doing 110 on a 30mph residential street, covering that distance in two seconds. The mentality required to behave that way involves levels of entitledness I can't comprehend.
I think it is more important around dogs here in the US. People tend to use those super long spring retracted leashes and that can be an issue. I agree though, a lot of this applies to bicycles as well. On bike trails here in Texas more people use them as walking trails and I make sure to "on your left/right" as I approach people. I haven't been out on a bicycle in several surgeries, it hurts too bad, but when I was very active, I liked to ride fast, being disabled and in Texas I tried to ride in the middle of the night, but people would still be out walking their dogs.
For sure. I rode motorcycles a lot of years back, getting back into it again and I REALLY appreciate DDFM's videos. But I spend lots of time on two wheels, ride bicycle all winter in MN, have for years. I now have an elec assist small fat tire folding bike, my grocery-getter. I have to stay on task or go down, lots of snow and ice here. One of DDFM's videos I watched showed a road bicyclist smacking into a turning car. Car failed to yield, but the rider had plenty of time to avoid. But no, he was approaching the intersection tucked in a sprint, and there's not a doubt in my mind he had his effing head down. Stupid. Don't start watching the front tire on any of them or you're going to get it.
@@movievaudeville I agree, here in Texas if you ride alone on the street on a bicycle and take up a lane, which is your right, some asshole in a truck will come by and see how close to, possibly smack you with his mirror. I've had this happen on several occasions, always be aware of your surroundings and try not to piss off people in vehicles that outweigh you by several thousand pounds! You will never win!
Ive been following your YT page long enough to be able to say that 90% of the riders are simply running way to fast in all your videos. It blows my mind .
I'm studying for my written motorcycle test and my MSF course. Your videos are entertaining and educational! Thanks! Wish me luck! I've never driven a motorcycle before, but I have 10+ years of driving stick shifts and 10+ years riding bicycles. 😊
The msf course is really good. I actually took it twice. I was about to start riding and then Covid hit and it delayed me getting a bike for almost two years and then I decided to take it again as a refresher. Was a good decision even though I didn’t need the endorsement at that point.
@@chrisloesch1870 msf is for complete beginners when you have 0 experience, they teach u to never brake in a corner, which is nice until you need to brake in a corner and u run wide and crash
@@tomtemple69 not correct AT ALL you absolutely should be able to brake on corners during a turn and our instructors taught us that as well. And MSF is not just for riders with zero experience. I’m sorry but your statement is not factual. There were riders there with some experience already and they have other courses that are for intermediate and more experienced riders. Have you taken an MSF course? You do know there are more than one? lol. Anyhow the endorsement class is just the beginning set if you continue taking them with MSF, although they recommend you get a years time of riding before taking the next one.
About the deers. when you see a deer always remember the area where you’ve seen deer activity and keep that area in your mental database and always ride cautiously around known areas with any type of deer activity. That has saved me and the deer more then once, wether it be in the car or motorcycle. Keep mental note of areas with deer
Yes deer are pretty dumb animals too and unpredictable. If you see a couple of them near the road slow WAY down and assume they WILL bolt in front of you.
@@ranchodeluxe1 I have, both pursuing and with the person on the lookout position. They are correct. Sometimes wild animals don't know how to react to vehicles. It's very different on the bush going after them on your feet, where they are guaranteed to know to be scared of you, and can hear, see and smell you. I have driven right next to deer, moose and forest birds such as black grouse and capercaillie. Every time I have managed this, they bolt away once they see me in the vehicle or when they see me stepping outside the vehicle. With the moose I kept my distance and got it to run away with a good honk, it was mating season and I DO NOT trust that it will have a reasonable reaction to me being too close.
Dan knows what he's talking about. When you climb on motorcycle, it's necessary that you drive defensively, constantly on the lookout. Good video for motorcyclist to watch.
I'm a 1st time motorcycle owner/rider (93 Virago 1100) at 48. These videos scare the absolute hell out of me. But they are a great lesson for what to expect, and watch for when being on the road. I have already purchased a full set of gear, signed up for a beginners course, and have been practicing every low speed drill there is. 35 miles so far, never above 25MPH. I am so glad I am in a rural area.
big thing that has helped me out when i was learning was adjusting my bike to fit me, like getting adjustable break levers and setting their angle and throw so it feels more comfortable and natural to use em, got spacers and set the foot pegs in the right spot for my leg length (im a tall bastard) and setting the angle of my handlebars so they're right for my arm length. There's vids on youtube on how to do all that, really helped make me feel like the bike was an extension of me.
Love watching these videos. Recently found myself in a situation where I made an error. Legally went to overtake a car on dotted lines and didn't see an oncoming car while doing 100-110km/h (60-70mph). First thing I thought was find an escape path, then brake or accelerate. So thanks for making these videos to help assess the best course of action when the unexpected happens.
I see a few Big issues in these videos. 1- Operators not looking through turns, not understanding their bike is going to follow their head and eyes. 2- Operating a motorcycle with long gaps in management of riding skills. AKA the dull knife theory, and yes we are all guilty 3- Attempting to force your position among cars and trucks ... AKA not understanding the effect of mass upon your physical body. In a car or truck there is generally metal between your seated position and other vehicles. The only separation layer on motorcycles, is your riding gear, if your wearing any. 4- Driving too fast through congested traffic areas
8:22 True but slightly disagree, the OEM stuff the Japanese make is good quality and can last for many years when maintained (think of some 2002 Hayabusa still doing 140mph+ pulls and not budging an inch). It's when these bikes are not properly serviced and checked for wheel alignment, forks, suspension setup) where things get sketchy, then add the jerky rider input on sketchy roads and people get in trouble. Always service a new second hand sportsbike at a highly rated shop and double check the dealer did their due diligence new or used. Consider getting rid of those aftermarket adjustable dampers which are usually untested and sticking to what these engineers were paid to perfect.
yep been riding 85 years never came off, had a few scares. last bike a cruiser. best bike 500cc manx norton back in the 50s and 60s. first bike a Frances Barnett , Think I must have been just a Lucky Guy. now packed up as so many fools on the roads now. if I can give any tips watch the body langwidge of the cars not who is driving it. if you see those road wheels start to twitch at a junction get ready power out or brake. stay alive riders and bless you all.
It pays to remember that with oncoming vehicles, you may be traveling 80 mph and they may be doing the same speed, so when you hit them it is not at 80mph but 160mph, and the ground disappears very fast at 160mph.
Sport bike riders need to understand, a couple of things. 1- Aircraft lift speed is around 85mph, your air foils are designed to, push your bike downward as speed and resulting air flow increase. Think.... about your mass.... and its related forces at high speed... especially when you attempt to manipulate those forces by turning your motorcycle ... How much force is being exerted upon your fairing at high speed >85mph, and how is such force effected, by mass shift and wind variation? Throw in variation in your riding surface (roadway) and what can rapidly occur? 2- Air is an ever present semi solid mass, which becomes more resistant as speeds increase, therefore increasing the effect upon your air foils, add cross winds to this package and you experience low level buffeting and in some cases extreme side loads, which can breakup the functionality of you air foil design. 3- Race tracks are several lanes wide, without obstacles, flow in a single direction, and for the most part swept clean. Therefore, they are a pristine riding surface. Public roadways are none of these things.
First questions I'd ask someone who is always having vibration/steering wobble problems would be "Are your tires properly balanced"?, Are your forks correctly filled with oil & tuned"?, "Are your neck bearings loose"?. A LOT of these issues are tied directly to poor maintenance.
That last one made me facepalm myself into oblivion. I have empathy for the guy, we all make silly mistakes at times... but man that was out of the " How To Do Dummy Stuff 101 " book. Did he daydream and forgot he is on a motorcycle? Perfect weather, no loss of traction, that was a mild curve to the left approached at more than manageable speed, good line of sight after the peak of the curve as soon as you approached it and yet here it goes down. Classic example of " road went left, you decided to keep going straight on purpose ". Bless him
@@dancarlin5434 wasn’t near as bad as it looked, I had just put an engine guard on the day before… just needed a new turn signal… but it took months before I could ride again. But I did end up riding around 40 miles back to where I was living at the time.
Just got my first bike yesterday in preparation for spring. I plan on being careful. I once saw two bikes going over 120 tbone a sedan pulling out of our parking lot, it wasn't pretty. One dude apparently lost a leg and both bikes exploded into a million little pieces. One guys shoe flew 30 yards off to the right into the parking lot of the apartment complex
For those who ride in areas where deer may be present, I suggest getting deer whistles for your bike. You attached them to your bike and as they move, they generate an ultra sonic noise that scares the deer away. They cost about $10 - $20. I have a deer whistle under each of my mirrors and have witnessed first hand that they work.
That’s funny because right after I put deer whistles on, going down a regulate wide street, 3 deer standing there refused to move until I blew the horn. So, be careful. They may not work for you. If they do, then great. If they don’t, you were warned.
I was riding my gs1000 in Germany back in 1981 and a big buck came flying out of the woods to my left. When it got on the wet pavement panicking to avoid me it couldn't get traction with its hooves. I was braking hard going right and we side swiped at around 50 mph. it crapped all over me and the bike and ran off and somehow I didn't crash. I can still hear those hooves sliding across the pavement and a huge brown cloud of poop coming towards me!
TIP: From an old dirt bike rider when approaching an unexpected obstacle first get your butt up off the seat. Use your knees as shock absorbers. When laying it down on the left side, if at all possible turn your handlebars to the right to keep from high siding it. Weight the options before this event occurs. It could dig your left hand into the dirt which could be a problem without a gloved hand. Most all my dirt bikes had wide bars.
As an ADV rider I can second the first part, every time I encounter any form of obstacle, be it on- or off-road, I simply stand up and it honestly works miracles (though my GS's telelever suspension probably works the biggest miracle lol)
He should mention counter steering more if you over shoot a corner push the handle bar forward direction you need to go to. Works in a hurry. Referring to looking direction you want to go. Good comments
Regarding the speed wobble at 9:13. Easier said than done but the best method to stop the wobble is to let go of the bars. Both hands! Just for a second.
With regard to sport bike suspension, what comes stock is more than adequate for street and racing - what no one does though is get it adjusted or even maintained. Almost all sportbike suspension is adjustable and it is worth it to take it to a suspension shop and get it tuned for your weight, riding style and what you will be mostly riding. This alone will make your bike feel and ride way better. People also don't tend to bother to adjust their clip on's and levers for their own ergonomics and thus we hear so many complaints of lack of comfort. Also everyone needs to stop the REV bombing - it does nothing and no one thinks it's out of anger.
Almost every time someone rev bombs they are the ones making the situation worse, usually barely slow down and just expect the other person to react quick enough... ignorant dumbasses...
I was scrolling through the comments just to see if anyone mentioned anything like this. Specifically when the steering dampner came up, In reality yes, steering dampners are a great idea and I use them on my adventure bikes but, if your suspension is set up correctly sport bikes "shouldn't" get speed wobbles. Incorrect suspension settings (clicker settings for rebound/compression, spring rates, and sag settings) can cause speed wobbles to happen. Also, incorrect riding technique can cause speed wobbles and a number of other problems that can cause crashes. I think the guy at 7:50ish could have gotten speed wobbles because of improper technique, he could have been holding on with his hands/arms waaaayyyy too much instead of gripping with his knees and holding himself forward with his core causing him to put too much pressure pulling on the bars. One small bump and you aren't "pulling" on the bars evenly causing the handlebars to turn further than they would have with just the bump leading to the speed wobbles... Just one theory from a motocross racer/trainer/mechanic haha.
@@hold_ma_beer9815 yea, I think I was also going into the wall with the bike starting to lay down, which I figure why the damage wasn’t as bad as it could have been.
I'm not 100% on New South Wales laws, but in Victoria, Australia, bus drivers are able to cut off other traffic to merge back in. They have a sign on the back right corner of the bus that says if they are trying to merge into a lane, any vehicle behind them must let them in. That bus was overdoing it a little, but the motorcyclist should have been going slow enough to see that the bus had it's blinker on, and they were merging across the biker's path. Thus, the biker should have given way to the bus. Like I said, could be different in NSW, but here in Vic that's how it works.
I bought my first cruiser, a ‘95 Road King, about 5 years ago (when I was 57). I have no problem throwing it around and having fun, but I have 40 years of experience (including MX & twelve tears as a courier in central London). It’s not their age, it’s the fact that in late middle age they decide that they’re a righteous bro and buy the biggest bad ass bike they can. Start small, learn what you’re doing, and then move up.
I don't use a quadlock... or ANY mount for my phone since getting a wireless apple car play/Android auto motorcycle screen for $150. Now I leave my phone in my pocket... when I get on the bike and start it, the android auto tablet powers on and connects to my phone and Cardo helmet. Works with gloves on, easier to see maps and texts are spoken to me... Best investment ever.
16:00 If you're *speeding* and somebody cuts into "your" lane, don't honk, or you are the idiot on the road. You're breaking the law and honking when people "get into the way" is *your problem* and your problem alone. If somebody cuts into your lane while you're driving according to the code, sure, honking is okay.
These are so good analysis.. just bought a cruiser style bike and been bing watching your videos to learn mistakes to avoid and what to do in case of imminent crash
The accident with the guy who came off the cruiser and lost strength in his leg reminds me of an accident I had where I slipped on ice and the bike landed on my foot. I was alright standing initially but by the time I had ridden to work I was totally unable to walk.
21:30 You're absolutely correct. In most cases where a car ends up hitting a pole of some kind, the driver has seen the pole from a long distance and has been focusing on it for the whole time after that.
Great video! I have been thinking about learning how to ride a bike and get my licence this summer. After seeing your video I have to say that I've gotten scared about the enormous quantity of people (car drivers and motorcyclists alike) that don't pay attention to the traffic. Normally bikers tend to drive faster than the should, and often over estimate their own capabilities as bikers.
With the deer, make sure you have deer whistles on your bike. I commute through the new forest in the UK and they are amazing. Not sure if just placebo effect but I'm sure I. Always see them runny away from me and not the other cars due to the sound
I ride and it pisses me off when riders are going 3x the speed limit and then blame a driver for pulling out not anticipating that the bike is traveling that fast use your head
Dan, that cruiser rider (Nicholas Legodais) towards the end that hit the side of the rock wall, if you watch his shadow, you can see him try to turn his handlebars left into the left corner... he didn't counter steer. That's 100% why he crashed. There's not enough emphasis on counter steering in the cruiser community. The lack of active counter steering is what's taking out these guys.
I taught truck driving and many of the rules for driving an 18 wheeler apply to bikes. For example: When entering an intersection always look 4 times, (6 in a truck). Once as you approach (left, right) Because if someone is going to run the red you want to see them coming. (This means stop signs too). You look again as you enter the intersection. You are looking for the guy who thinks that "right turn allowed on red" means "to hell with the red light", and they always drift into the furthest lane. Another tip is this, I know, it goes against nature, but STOP at all stop signs. It's too easy to miss something and it could be your last mistake. Nuff said
i know this is from a year ago but... In regards to railroad tracks: I have experience with this because of inline skating. Any time there's sidewalk cracks that are parallel to where im moving, i am extremely cautious. This is because my skate wheels can lock into the groove of the crack like how a train wheel locks into a rail. When you lock into it, your wheels start following that line instead of the path that is best for balance. And because we are all inverted pendulums, we need our wheels to be below us. But when our wheels get restricted to going in a straight line, our momentum carries us over the edge as if we're falling off a solid balance beam. The way to avoid this is to avoid locking into the rail. Never ride parallel to tracks, always go perpendicular, or at a high angle if necessary.
I would say that in *every* incident, the driver went faster than their skill allowed. Even the collision with the deer (or something like that) was about speeding with limited visibility. Sure, there were some other poor drivers on the road but none of the situations were that hard to handle if you drive safely.
Being a Sydney rider that guy in bus lane at 14:10 is not entirely correct. You cannot ride in ‘bus only’ lanes, but in general ‘bus lanes’ so that seems ok. However when approaching buses at stops, you have to slow to 40kmh and yield to the bus, ie, expect it to indicate and come into your lane at any time Applies to general lanes too where there are no bus lanes In any case it is common sense, buses are bigger than bikes😂
I don't ride motorcycles yet however I'm planning on getting one. The one video regarding the railroad, there is a certain angle that you have to approach the railroad tracks otherwise your tire will get caught in between the rail and the bumper (the rubber things in between the railroad and asphalt). Something that I learned during my practice permit test.
28:35 whenever I get lazy with looking through the corner I hear my instructor saying "chin to your shoulder!" in my ear. I had my lessons 8+ years ago lol
In the Netherlands we have a theory exame, a vehicle control exame, an a traffic participation exame. I have the feeling that 90% of these accidents could have been prevented with this kind of training we get here.
What got my attention, and I started judging curves better, was, blowing a curve, and going out in a field, like the first guy. I came around the same curve a few days later, and there was a 5 strand barbed wire fence. so slow down before the curve.
That speed woble kind of reminded me of that one guy who complained about his bike shaking when he was going over 240km/h when tires were rated for 190km/h and road for 90km/h.
With the palma biker guy... I kinda get the idea he was walking up to the van to have some words. But I notice he was much calmer walking back to his bike with that strapping tattood gentleman by his side😂
@dandanthefireman Please note that only certain states in Australia can motorcycles use bus lanes. Otherwise some people may get the wrong idea and breeak the law. People get confused as "Bikes" can use bus lanes in some states but "Motocycles" can't.
My 04 R6 never had a steering damper and I freaking loved it, only got 1 tank slapper and that was on a 98 Gixer 600 I took off going over a small bridge because the other side the road just dropped away
@16:14 The car driving the wrong direction in the number 1 lane is probably a drunk driver late at night who thinks he is in the far right lane while trying to get home. A good practice for all riders late at night a couple of hours before and after midnight is to stay out of the number one lane of a multi lane highway or freeway for that very possibility.
I ride a homemade electric bike that does 40mph cruiser style position. Because of the speed and the way i ride. I get alot of my info from Dan. His videos and lessons taught me alot about riding etiqette and i have become a much better and efficient rider. Due to the nature of the ebike with a slower top speed. It forced me to adapt while on the road. I have to know when to get in the bike lane and when to take the lane for my left turns. But i mostly take any trails when possible. Still want to be stealthy and less exposure.
19:03 I crashed the exact same way. Front wheel slipped on the railroad track and turned it back straight as all the momentum was moving sideways. I never approach railroads parallel anymore
legit question here....do you still need to apply "progressive breaking" IF your motorcycle is equipped with ABS? IF there's no wheel lock up hazard/potential?!
the only trouble keeping my cruiser upright is when someone in a death box runs over it. like the last of now 5 totaling accidents since 1972. the young lady ran over me and my Honda interstate while I was waiting for a red light to change. her statement to the Fairfax deputy sheriffs was "I thought I saw green". I had two brake lights on each saddle bag plus the main brake light also amber marker lights on the bags and frame so "I didn't see him" wasn't going to fly. I'd say I've seen more crotch rockets upended than I've seen cruisers. mainly because there is more riders on crotch rockets doing stupid stuff on public roads than any other type of bike.
I’ve only ridden dual sports and cruisers. I grew up riding dirt bikes, when I first got on a cruiser it was totally different. Way more power, super heavy, and awkward. Almost dropped my Harley a few times. You lean the bike over just a little and it’s over. Also, I’ve only dragged pegs on a dual sport once, dragged them on my Harley all the time, and not on purpose. With all the power it’s fun going fast, I always forgot I can’t lean as far as I can on my dual sport. Never rode a crotch rocket yet, I don’t think I want to. I’d probably kill myself going too fast.
So many riders going too fast for what other cars can actually see coming down the road. And Then they are surprised that they did not see them. They dont see you down the street aproching them at twice the speed limit.
I like how mentioned that in NSW(Australia) we can ride in the bus lanes, but he didn't mention that a bus indicating off a curb is the same rule as a Giveway sign, bus has right of way and did nothing wrong
Yep. Was going to say. I think it's give way as long as they have offered reasonable time. Which in this scenario there was ample time for the bike to give way. This is coming into the CBD coming off the harbour bridge I believe. I assume given the riders entitled attitude he rides this often and should know at this point busses do make a right turn after that bus stop. 100% bikers fault and putting themselves in a dangerous position .
3:46 - in the second example the car started breaking a loooong time before it stopped. That guy was obviously not driving the bike, he was having a nap on it...
I had a tank slapper on an ebike riding down hill at 45mph. Scariest shit i ever experienced and i cant imagine how scary it is to experience it at highway soeeds yet alone 120
Arizona. I-17 North of Camp Verde to past Flagstaff in all three directions. WATCH FOR ELK CROSSING THE ROAD. Late afternoon into the night. They are huge (800-+ lbs.) and will kill you if you are on a bike. Collisions with elk have caused people in cars to die. Be very vigilant.
On the 1 speed wobble video you can see the bump he hit right when he starts to wobble. It's like a little pot hole in the road. So that was exactly what caused it
I would advise any biker to add LED spotlights to their bike ASAP, change the headlight for daylight LED ( above 5000 deg K ) which are visible in daylight - and put all you lights on in daylight, those old yellow ( 3500K ) filament bulbs are pretty near invisible in daylight, visibility is your best friend. The other problem with bike is that it is very easy to leave direction indicator on, the consequences of which can be fatal, I put a couple of high intensity blue LED (wired to turn signals ) above the speedometer, these are visible in peripheral vision even in sunlight - cancel that turn signal. I never want a car driver to say 'sorry mate I did not see you' ( SMIDSY ) as I lie on the tarmac.. Also look at things from the other drivers point of view, motorbikes can accelerate at the speed of light and sometimes they see you but think they have time - which they do not have. Do not do stupid speeds around traffic, you are ultra-vulnerable on a bike when you are going to hit heavy things made of steel.
My question to alot of drivers around the world. Never saw people do it here in Asia is. Why do bikes rev up their engine when they are about to hit something. Dont you just brake and hit the horn. Why rev? Why stress the engine out.
25:30 consider 'Lack of Counter Steering' knowledge: notice No attempt to turn in or out, fear and not knowing what else to do can make some kinda just freeze up too.
The guy who had the tank slapper on the R1 didn’t need a better suspension, he needed to loosen his death grip on the handlebars so the head shake could sort itself out naturally instead of being transferred to the rest of the frame. Bikes with rather extreme rake angles like the R1 will absolutely bite you if you’re using the bars to support your weight instead of squeezing the tank with your knees and using your core muscles to stay upright… anything that can cause the front end to get light at any speed can kill you if you don’t use proper technique on most sport bikes, but especially Yamaha sport bikes which have had this reputation since the original R1/R6 was released about 25 years ago.
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yeah Dan Dan I've been watching your compilation videos of what people do right, and very wrong. I thought about you when I cussed a guy at a stoplight that tried to run me off the road just the other day. I was thinking well it was bad but not that big of a deal so I kept it kinda civil hahahaha.
youre making excuses for aggressively provocative bikers. i wish them and you firm contact with a telephone pole.
*Assuming all 50 states have a mandatory course, a lot of these videos is evidence that most of the coursework was forgotten right after they purchased their first bike.* They don't mind upcoming curves. They don't slow and press down to lean. They don't scan the landscape for objects in a trajectory with them. Some seem to expect that a car on their right that's turning left will stop for them - even though your first ride ever says otherwise.
@@hulkhatepunybanner I've been leaning the crap out of my road king I love laying it over. I haven't drug the crash bars, but I felt the front tire slipping a few times. The problem with the big bikes is their weight and they usually put the 404's on them, I have 2 new ones for example and they just don't stick, especially high degree lean angles, with all the weight. I'll be shopping for a better front tire when I can. I'll probably start saving up for new suspension as well.
@@Wildturkey10121 *Yup. Riding and driving is a skill. People need to practice to hone their skills.*
If you run off in to a hay field like that, stop. A tractor cutting hay cuts it level with the tractor, not the ground. The farmer drives down the edges of ditches with the cutter hanging over them, cutting the grass in the ditch level with the rest of the grass. That means there can be a ditch hidden under that flat looking grass that you will never see.
Did you want that to happen? 😂 thanks for the knowledge though.
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that rider is the kind of dufus that gives other riders a bad name. He'll be doing some "hooo haaa"-ing when he gets his first helping of road rash. I just hope he doesn't hurt someone else.
Stop in ANY field. Not just hay. Farmers cut cut irrigation ditches to drain standing water through some fields. Hit one of those? You’ll see the Dark Souls “You Died” right before you go splat.
Even a tractor can roll in one of the aforementioned hazards.
SERIOUSLY, i have watched so many of these videos before i ever even sat on my first bike. Ive now put nearly 1400 miles on my first bike and i find myself practicing the things this guy teaches without even thinking about. Stuff from him and Motojitsu have saved my ass.
That is the way you are supposed to be as a rider. Always learn more for the type of bike you ride. It helps to keep you from being one of the people in the videos you see on this channel.
Me too. The two most important lessons are don't be a f'ing idiot and wear all your gear.
I just completed my first cross country ride last week. Granted it was the short way but still I put on over 3000 miles. I rode from Dallas, Texas to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and back, for the Harley 120th birthday party. Not a single incident to report, yeah I had some idiots to avoid, but because I know better, everything went pretty smooth. I also learned a lot about me, my bike and riding in general. Keep it up!
Yup.... Motojitsu for the technical break-down and skills to practice... demo's where useful. DanDan for the road strategy and putting the technicals to use...
Don't forget to get out and actually DO the drills, but for brush-ups and reminders... a little review here and there... you just can't beat the combo'. ;o)
I've ridden a couple of hundred thousand miles on two wheels and "practice" to get better every time I throw a leg over the bike. Never stop learning... and wear ATGATT - ALWAYS! ALWAYS! ALWAYS!
As a truck driver, I want to say this. Do not ever start to pass a truck until he is completely finished, his lane change. It takes us longer to switch lanes, and sometimes hazards appear in the middle of it and we need to go back. I have personally seen a lot of accidents from people being impatient, and attempting to go around us before we have completely gotten out of the lane. Really really dumb and dangerous.
maybe learn how to drive your track then?
The bigger the vehicle, the smaller the brain.
🤡@@maalikserebryakov
Let's not forget blind spots too!!!
9:24 one lesson they teach in Japanese riding school is they make you sit in a car at a simulated intersection and the instructor will ride a bike and do an approach, just like here, at different speeds and they ask you to guess how fast the bike is going, 90% of the time you'll guess wrong and underestimate by a big margin. The point they are trying to make is it's very hard to judge the speed of an incoming bike and how fast they will close the gap, and thus drivers will make that turns at such intersections because they'll think you aren't coming in that quick and they have the time to make it. As a biker it is also to your advantage to know this and so you don't get pissed when people "cut in front of you". This is probably something riders should learn as well everywhere else too.
Whenever i see this ill actually swerve side to side in the lane and hasnt failed me since i started doing it. I dont know what combination of things it does but my guesses are it makes it easier to tell how fast im going and how close i am because you get a better idea of depth perception for my bike, is kind of like a hey i may be closer than you think dont turn yet, or confuses them because they dont know what im doing and give distance.
@@awilliam2002playsmc Fit some LED daylight running light or spotlights to your bike, and fit an LED bulb in headlamp, get the 'daylight' colour temperature LED of above 5000K, those yellow 3500K filament bulbs disappear in daylight... Fitting extra lights and riding with them switched on makes you extra visible - because you can only weave from side to side if you see the hazard in time, while your LED lights are on duty all the time keeping you safe.
You don't need to be able to guess the speed to know you don't have enough time to pull out its just dumbass inconsiderate drivers to be honest, doesn't matter if you're in a car or on a bike lol 😂
@@joshuasimmons2412 you do and that's the whole point of the exercise. People underestimate the speed of an approaching object and think they have enough time to pull out and make the turn, it isn't about being inconsiderate, it's the human nature to overestimating your ability to gauge the window of opportunity and thus wrongly making the judgment (you know like psychological test asking people to judge their ability in anything and they would think they are actually better than they are in most things, until someone actually shows them they aren't). Doing that exercise make you realise that you are very likely wrong in your ability to judge such situations which puts that doubt in your mind so you think twice about pull out in such situation, it's very much a necessary lesson for anyone on the road whether it is drivers, bikers or even cyclists and pedestrians.
what i tend to see as more of an issue is that once they pull out and realize their mistake, they stop, making themselves an even worse obstacle, and for much longer.
I don't even ride motorcycles, but I ride bicycles, and I use a lot of what Dan teaches to stay safer in all kinds of situations. Covering the brakes whenever I come up on someone on a shared path, especially when they have toddlers. Looking for ways out of and through situations ahead of time. Trying to anticipate what drivers will be doing within a range of one to ten seconds on the occasions when I'm in traffic. You notice a lot more subtleties on a bicycle compared to being in a car, and I'm sure motorcycles are similar in that respect, because you're just closer to reality, being exposed. You have all the situational awareness, but practically no protection.
Do you ever watch these videos and think "Wow these people have never ridden a bicycle in their life because this was entirely unavoidable."?
Cause I do. It's infuriating.
@Mootie Yes. The rev bombing instead of braking when someone pulls out in front of them, sometimes even when it should be perfectly safe for the car to pull out because they were a hundred meters ahead. When someone glances over, sees you and pulls out, you can't blame them for not expecting you to be doing 110 on a 30mph residential street, covering that distance in two seconds. The mentality required to behave that way involves levels of entitledness I can't comprehend.
I think it is more important around dogs here in the US. People tend to use those super long spring retracted leashes and that can be an issue. I agree though, a lot of this applies to bicycles as well. On bike trails here in Texas more people use them as walking trails and I make sure to "on your left/right" as I approach people. I haven't been out on a bicycle in several surgeries, it hurts too bad, but when I was very active, I liked to ride fast, being disabled and in Texas I tried to ride in the middle of the night, but people would still be out walking their dogs.
For sure. I rode motorcycles a lot of years back, getting back into it again and I REALLY appreciate DDFM's videos. But I spend lots of time on two wheels, ride bicycle all winter in MN, have for years. I now have an elec assist small fat tire folding bike, my grocery-getter. I have to stay on task or go down, lots of snow and ice here. One of DDFM's videos I watched showed a road bicyclist smacking into a turning car. Car failed to yield, but the rider had plenty of time to avoid. But no, he was approaching the intersection tucked in a sprint, and there's not a doubt in my mind he had his effing head down. Stupid. Don't start watching the front tire on any of them or you're going to get it.
@@movievaudeville I agree, here in Texas if you ride alone on the street on a bicycle and take up a lane, which is your right, some asshole in a truck will come by and see how close to, possibly smack you with his mirror. I've had this happen on several occasions, always be aware of your surroundings and try not to piss off people in vehicles that outweigh you by several thousand pounds! You will never win!
Ive been following your YT page long enough to be able to say that 90% of the riders are simply running way to fast in all your videos. It blows my mind .
You're right at least 4/5 of these accidents are purely the riders fault for going too fast in these situations
I'm studying for my written motorcycle test and my MSF course. Your videos are entertaining and educational! Thanks! Wish me luck! I've never driven a motorcycle before, but I have 10+ years of driving stick shifts and 10+ years riding bicycles. 😊
Best of luck!
Be alert and ride safely, it can still be fun!
The msf course is really good. I actually took it twice. I was about to start riding and then Covid hit and it delayed me getting a bike for almost two years and then I decided to take it again as a refresher. Was a good decision even though I didn’t need the endorsement at that point.
@@chrisloesch1870 msf is for complete beginners when you have 0 experience, they teach u to never brake in a corner, which is nice until you need to brake in a corner and u run wide and crash
@@tomtemple69 not correct AT ALL you absolutely should be able to brake on corners during a turn and our instructors taught us that as well. And MSF is not just for riders with zero experience. I’m sorry but your statement is not factual. There were riders there with some experience already and they have other courses that are for intermediate and more experienced riders.
Have you taken an MSF course? You do know there are more than one? lol. Anyhow the endorsement class is just the beginning set if you continue taking them with MSF, although they recommend you get a years time of riding before taking the next one.
About the deers. when you see a deer always remember the area where you’ve seen deer activity and keep that area in your mental database and always ride cautiously around known areas with any type of deer activity. That has saved me and the deer more then once, wether it be in the car or motorcycle.
Keep mental note of areas with deer
Last statement is gold!
Yes deer are pretty dumb animals too and unpredictable. If you see a couple of them near the road slow WAY down and assume they WILL bolt in front of you.
@@chrisloesch1870 You've obviously never pursued a mature whitetail.
@@ranchodeluxe1 I have, both pursuing and with the person on the lookout position. They are correct. Sometimes wild animals don't know how to react to vehicles. It's very different on the bush going after them on your feet, where they are guaranteed to know to be scared of you, and can hear, see and smell you. I have driven right next to deer, moose and forest birds such as black grouse and capercaillie. Every time I have managed this, they bolt away once they see me in the vehicle or when they see me stepping outside the vehicle. With the moose I kept my distance and got it to run away with a good honk, it was mating season and I DO NOT trust that it will have a reasonable reaction to me being too close.
From a fifth generation cowboy who lives on 7000 acres of National Forest. Thanks for the lesson!
Dan knows what he's talking about. When you climb on motorcycle, it's necessary that you drive defensively, constantly on the lookout. Good video for motorcyclist to watch.
I'm a 1st time motorcycle owner/rider (93 Virago 1100) at 48. These videos scare the absolute hell out of me. But they are a great lesson for what to expect, and watch for when being on the road. I have already purchased a full set of gear, signed up for a beginners course, and have been practicing every low speed drill there is. 35 miles so far, never above 25MPH. I am so glad I am in a rural area.
big thing that has helped me out when i was learning was adjusting my bike to fit me, like getting adjustable break levers and setting their angle and throw so it feels more comfortable and natural to use em, got spacers and set the foot pegs in the right spot for my leg length (im a tall bastard) and setting the angle of my handlebars so they're right for my arm length. There's vids on youtube on how to do all that, really helped make me feel like the bike was an extension of me.
Love watching these videos. Recently found myself in a situation where I made an error. Legally went to overtake a car on dotted lines and didn't see an oncoming car while doing 100-110km/h (60-70mph). First thing I thought was find an escape path, then brake or accelerate. So thanks for making these videos to help assess the best course of action when the unexpected happens.
I see a few Big issues in these videos.
1- Operators not looking through turns, not understanding their bike is going to follow their head and eyes.
2- Operating a motorcycle with long gaps in management of riding skills. AKA the dull knife theory, and yes we are all guilty
3- Attempting to force your position among cars and trucks ... AKA not understanding the effect of mass upon your physical body. In a car or truck there is generally metal between your seated position and other vehicles. The only separation layer on motorcycles, is your riding gear, if your wearing any.
4- Driving too fast through congested traffic areas
As a medium level bike rider, i find your channel amazing! Im learning a lot so wanted to stop by to say thank you 🙏🏼
8:22 True but slightly disagree, the OEM stuff the Japanese make is good quality and can last for many years when maintained (think of some 2002 Hayabusa still doing 140mph+ pulls and not budging an inch).
It's when these bikes are not properly serviced and checked for wheel alignment, forks, suspension setup) where things get sketchy, then add the jerky rider input on sketchy roads and people get in trouble.
Always service a new second hand sportsbike at a highly rated shop and double check the dealer did their due diligence new or used. Consider getting rid of those aftermarket adjustable dampers which are usually untested and sticking to what these engineers were paid to perfect.
I agree, couldn’t think of an example were OEM was “okay” quality in a super sport.
Dan,love your show. Been riding for 50yrs. and still learn so much from your videos.
yep been riding 85 years never came off, had a few scares. last bike a cruiser. best bike 500cc manx norton back in the 50s and 60s. first bike a Frances Barnett , Think I must have been just a Lucky Guy. now packed up as so many fools on the roads now. if I can give any tips watch the body langwidge of the cars not who is driving it. if you see those road wheels start to twitch at a junction get ready power out or brake. stay alive riders and bless you all.
It pays to remember that with oncoming vehicles, you may be traveling 80 mph and they may be doing the same speed, so when you hit them it is not at 80mph but 160mph, and the ground disappears very fast at 160mph.
Riding a Motorcycle is a lot like LIFE. Keep your eyes on where you want to be, not on where you are right now. Food for Thought from an Old Guy!
Love this! From an 'almost' old guy who is pushing 50.
Sport bike riders need to understand, a couple of things.
1- Aircraft lift speed is around 85mph, your air foils are designed to, push your bike downward as speed and resulting air flow increase. Think.... about your mass.... and its related forces at high speed... especially when you attempt to manipulate those forces by turning your motorcycle ... How much force is being exerted upon your fairing at high speed >85mph, and how is such force effected, by mass shift and wind variation? Throw in variation in your riding surface (roadway) and what can rapidly occur?
2- Air is an ever present semi solid mass, which becomes more resistant as speeds increase, therefore increasing the effect upon your air foils, add cross winds to this package and you experience low level buffeting and in some cases extreme side loads, which can breakup the functionality of you air foil design.
3- Race tracks are several lanes wide, without obstacles, flow in a single direction, and for the most part swept clean. Therefore, they are a pristine riding surface. Public roadways are none of these things.
First questions I'd ask someone who is always having vibration/steering wobble problems would be "Are your tires properly balanced"?, Are your forks correctly filled with oil & tuned"?, "Are your neck bearings loose"?. A LOT of these issues are tied directly to poor maintenance.
That last one made me facepalm myself into oblivion. I have empathy for the guy, we all make silly mistakes at times... but man that was out of the " How To Do Dummy Stuff 101 " book. Did he daydream and forgot he is on a motorcycle? Perfect weather, no loss of traction, that was a mild curve to the left approached at more than manageable speed, good line of sight after the peak of the curve as soon as you approached it and yet here it goes down. Classic example of " road went left, you decided to keep going straight on purpose ". Bless him
That’s me in the thumbnail!!! 👍🏼
I bet that repair bill wasn't pleasant
@@dancarlin5434 wasn’t near as bad as it looked, I had just put an engine guard on the day before… just needed a new turn signal… but it took months before I could ride again. But I did end up riding around 40 miles back to where I was living at the time.
Just got my first bike yesterday in preparation for spring. I plan on being careful. I once saw two bikes going over 120 tbone a sedan pulling out of our parking lot, it wasn't pretty. One dude apparently lost a leg and both bikes exploded into a million little pieces. One guys shoe flew 30 yards off to the right into the parking lot of the apartment complex
For those who ride in areas where deer may be present, I suggest getting deer whistles for your bike. You attached them to your bike and as they move, they generate an ultra sonic noise that scares the deer away. They cost about $10 - $20. I have a deer whistle under each of my mirrors and have witnessed first hand that they work.
what do you mean by "as they move", like they off automatically?
@@carlcarlssen4299 - as your bike moves, air flowing through the whistles creates and ultrasonic sound that the deer can hear.
@@KurtisIsley bro that sounds great. I'll look into it. Thanks!
That’s funny because right after I put deer whistles on, going down a regulate wide street, 3 deer standing there refused to move until I blew the horn. So, be careful. They may not work for you. If they do, then great. If they don’t, you were warned.
I was riding my gs1000 in Germany back in 1981 and a big buck came flying out of the woods to my left. When it got on the wet pavement panicking to avoid me it couldn't get traction with its hooves. I was braking hard going right and we side swiped at around 50 mph. it crapped all over me and the bike and ran off and somehow I didn't crash. I can still hear those hooves sliding across the pavement and a huge brown cloud of poop coming towards me!
9:46 I always love it when riders are more concerned with rev bobbing than slowing down or swerving.
same can be said about leaning on horns.
If you have time to honk you have time to avoid...
TIP: From an old dirt bike rider when approaching an unexpected obstacle first get your butt up off the seat. Use your knees as shock absorbers. When laying it down on the left side, if at all possible turn your handlebars to the right to keep from high siding it. Weight the options before this event occurs. It could dig your left hand into the dirt which could be a problem without a gloved hand. Most all my dirt bikes had wide bars.
As an ADV rider I can second the first part, every time I encounter any form of obstacle, be it on- or off-road, I simply stand up and it honestly works miracles (though my GS's telelever suspension probably works the biggest miracle lol)
He should mention counter steering more if you over shoot a corner push the handle bar forward direction you need to go to. Works in a hurry. Referring to looking direction you want to go. Good comments
Regarding the speed wobble at 9:13. Easier said than done but the best method to stop the wobble is to let go of the bars. Both hands! Just for a second.
19:42 tram lines. Solution: avoid them.
I broke my wrist by having my bicycle tire slip into a crack and I now suffer from chronic pain.
With regard to sport bike suspension, what comes stock is more than adequate for street and racing - what no one does though is get it adjusted or even maintained. Almost all sportbike suspension is adjustable and it is worth it to take it to a suspension shop and get it tuned for your weight, riding style and what you will be mostly riding. This alone will make your bike feel and ride way better. People also don't tend to bother to adjust their clip on's and levers for their own ergonomics and thus we hear so many complaints of lack of comfort. Also everyone needs to stop the REV bombing - it does nothing and no one thinks it's out of anger.
Almost every time someone rev bombs they are the ones making the situation worse, usually barely slow down and just expect the other person to react quick enough... ignorant dumbasses...
I was scrolling through the comments just to see if anyone mentioned anything like this. Specifically when the steering dampner came up, In reality yes, steering dampners are a great idea and I use them on my adventure bikes but, if your suspension is set up correctly sport bikes "shouldn't" get speed wobbles. Incorrect suspension settings (clicker settings for rebound/compression, spring rates, and sag settings) can cause speed wobbles to happen. Also, incorrect riding technique can cause speed wobbles and a number of other problems that can cause crashes. I think the guy at 7:50ish could have gotten speed wobbles because of improper technique, he could have been holding on with his hands/arms waaaayyyy too much instead of gripping with his knees and holding himself forward with his core causing him to put too much pressure pulling on the bars. One small bump and you aren't "pulling" on the bars evenly causing the handlebars to turn further than they would have with just the bump leading to the speed wobbles... Just one theory from a motocross racer/trainer/mechanic haha.
Rev bombing is such a stupid thing to do. Why waste time doing that when you could be doing things to keep yourself safe (braking, swerving, etc)?
Hi Dan, the cruiser in the last segment looked like he might not be well versed in countersteering input, in addition to the target fixation problem.
I had only been riding for 6 months before I shot that video… first group ride.
@@BK_LEGO_76 I think your tire also locked up and slipped on that white strip no?
@@hold_ma_beer9815 yea, I think I was also going into the wall with the bike starting to lay down, which I figure why the damage wasn’t as bad as it could have been.
I'm not 100% on New South Wales laws, but in Victoria, Australia, bus drivers are able to cut off other traffic to merge back in. They have a sign on the back right corner of the bus that says if they are trying to merge into a lane, any vehicle behind them must let them in. That bus was overdoing it a little, but the motorcyclist should have been going slow enough to see that the bus had it's blinker on, and they were merging across the biker's path. Thus, the biker should have given way to the bus. Like I said, could be different in NSW, but here in Vic that's how it works.
Same rule. They have right of way. At that intersection busses commonly go all the way across from the bus stop to the right hand turn at the lights.
I bought my first cruiser, a ‘95 Road King, about 5 years ago (when I was 57). I have no problem throwing it around and having fun, but I have 40 years of experience (including MX & twelve tears as a courier in central London). It’s not their age, it’s the fact that in late middle age they decide that they’re a righteous bro and buy the biggest bad ass bike they can. Start small, learn what you’re doing, and then move up.
Imagine being passed by a sport bike doing 100 only to see him ride off the road seconds later.
I don't use a quadlock... or ANY mount for my phone since getting a wireless apple car play/Android auto motorcycle screen for $150. Now I leave my phone in my pocket... when I get on the bike and start it, the android auto tablet powers on and connects to my phone and Cardo helmet. Works with gloves on, easier to see maps and texts are spoken to me... Best investment ever.
16:00 If you're *speeding* and somebody cuts into "your" lane, don't honk, or you are the idiot on the road. You're breaking the law and honking when people "get into the way" is *your problem* and your problem alone.
If somebody cuts into your lane while you're driving according to the code, sure, honking is okay.
These are so good analysis.. just bought a cruiser style bike and been bing watching your videos to learn mistakes to avoid and what to do in case of imminent crash
Jefferson Da Z had 2 days to slow down and stop. He still managed to go dive in the pit in slo motion
The accident with the guy who came off the cruiser and lost strength in his leg reminds me of an accident I had where I slipped on ice and the bike landed on my foot. I was alright standing initially but by the time I had ridden to work I was totally unable to walk.
21:30 You're absolutely correct. In most cases where a car ends up hitting a pole of some kind, the driver has seen the pole from a long distance and has been focusing on it for the whole time after that.
Great video! I have been thinking about learning how to ride a bike and get my licence this summer. After seeing your video I have to say that I've gotten scared about the enormous quantity of people (car drivers and motorcyclists alike) that don't pay attention to the traffic. Normally bikers tend to drive faster than the should, and often over estimate their own capabilities as bikers.
With the deer, make sure you have deer whistles on your bike. I commute through the new forest in the UK and they are amazing. Not sure if just placebo effect but I'm sure I. Always see them runny away from me and not the other cars due to the sound
I ride and it pisses me off when riders are going 3x the speed limit and then blame a driver for pulling out not anticipating that the bike is traveling that fast use your head
Dan, that cruiser rider (Nicholas Legodais) towards the end that hit the side of the rock wall, if you watch his shadow, you can see him try to turn his handlebars left into the left corner... he didn't counter steer. That's 100% why he crashed.
There's not enough emphasis on counter steering in the cruiser community.
The lack of active counter steering is what's taking out these guys.
Whatever happens, always speed up and never stop recording. We need content people!
I taught truck driving and many of the rules for driving an 18 wheeler apply to bikes.
For example: When entering an intersection always look 4 times, (6 in a truck). Once as you approach (left, right) Because if someone is going to run the red you want to see them coming. (This means stop signs too).
You look again as you enter the intersection. You are looking for the guy who thinks that "right turn allowed on red" means "to hell with the red light", and they always drift into the furthest lane.
Another tip is this, I know, it goes against nature, but STOP at all stop signs. It's too easy to miss something and it could be your last mistake.
Nuff said
i know this is from a year ago but... In regards to railroad tracks: I have experience with this because of inline skating. Any time there's sidewalk cracks that are parallel to where im moving, i am extremely cautious. This is because my skate wheels can lock into the groove of the crack like how a train wheel locks into a rail. When you lock into it, your wheels start following that line instead of the path that is best for balance. And because we are all inverted pendulums, we need our wheels to be below us. But when our wheels get restricted to going in a straight line, our momentum carries us over the edge as if we're falling off a solid balance beam. The way to avoid this is to avoid locking into the rail. Never ride parallel to tracks, always go perpendicular, or at a high angle if necessary.
It's interesting how the most inherently stable geometry ends up on its side so often.
Target fixation is key. Focus on where you want to go. Acknowledge hazardous situations but don't focus on them
I would say that in *every* incident, the driver went faster than their skill allowed. Even the collision with the deer (or something like that) was about speeding with limited visibility. Sure, there were some other poor drivers on the road but none of the situations were that hard to handle if you drive safely.
Spoken by someone that probably doesn't ride
@@jvillain9946 Why do you think I don't drive a motorcycle?
Being a Sydney rider that guy in bus lane at 14:10 is not entirely correct.
You cannot ride in ‘bus only’ lanes, but in general ‘bus lanes’ so that seems ok. However when approaching buses at stops, you have to slow to 40kmh and yield to the bus, ie, expect it to indicate and come into your lane at any time
Applies to general lanes too where there are no bus lanes
In any case it is common sense, buses are bigger than bikes😂
Also note the massive dent on the silver car 😂😂😂😂
I don't ride motorcycles yet however I'm planning on getting one. The one video regarding the railroad, there is a certain angle that you have to approach the railroad tracks otherwise your tire will get caught in between the rail and the bumper (the rubber things in between the railroad and asphalt). Something that I learned during my practice permit test.
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whenever I get lazy with looking through the corner I hear my instructor saying "chin to your shoulder!" in my ear. I had my lessons 8+ years ago lol
I’ve been off my wheels for a couple months now while I’m upgrading my license and these vids are giving me anxiety but I can’t stop watching xd
I was going to say riding The same direction as the rails you just might find out how slick that steel can be even dry
He didn't even say what you can do to prevent it. Honestly I wouldn't even cross that stuff
In the Netherlands we have a theory exame, a vehicle control exame, an a traffic participation exame.
I have the feeling that 90% of these accidents could have been prevented with this kind of training we get here.
Remember, you can speed wobble at any air speed, but only one angle of attack.
good, straight forward riding advice. Great Video man.
What got my attention, and I started judging curves better, was, blowing a curve, and going out in a field, like the first guy. I came around the same curve a few days later, and there was a 5 strand barbed wire fence. so slow down before the curve.
That speed woble kind of reminded me of that one guy who complained about his bike shaking when he was going over 240km/h when tires were rated for 190km/h and road for 90km/h.
With the palma biker guy... I kinda get the idea he was walking up to the van to have some words. But I notice he was much calmer walking back to his bike with that strapping tattood gentleman by his side😂
@dandanthefireman Please note that only certain states in Australia can motorcycles use bus lanes. Otherwise some people may get the wrong idea and breeak the law. People get confused as "Bikes" can use bus lanes in some states but "Motocycles" can't.
2:45 in the guy is super lucky the ground wasn't soft and ate that front tire.
Lucky thwre wasn't a fence too.
In the UK a speed wobble is known as a ‘Tank Slapper’ for obvious reasons 😂
Yeah that looks scary as hell. Has never happened to me as a rider but I could imagine that would be a brown trouser moment, yikes!
Not really. There are two situations. One has instability from the steering head forward. The other, from the steering head back.
honestly props to the last guy for resisting instinct and not putting their hands down, would have totally wrecked their hands
They have cameras but wear no gear, not even gloves....😢
My 04 R6 never had a steering damper and I freaking loved it, only got 1 tank slapper and that was on a 98 Gixer 600 I took off going over a small bridge because the other side the road just dropped away
@16:14 The car driving the wrong direction in the number 1 lane is probably a drunk driver late at night who thinks he is in the far right lane while trying to get home. A good practice for all riders late at night a couple of hours before and after midnight is to stay out of the number one lane of a multi lane highway or freeway for that very possibility.
typical middle aged cruisers.... can't keep it up.
You must be typical squid punk...over before you know it.
Just have to put one of those blue pills in the tank 😂
Yea we can. When you young dumb guys eat a tree or car… we pull up shaking our heads.
FU Collin. That hasn’t been my experience. And the pills are just a stunt exhibition not a difference maker.
Don’t fear the reaper.
@@oldmankels makes it HARD to steer.
Quad lock should turn this into a commercial
I ride a homemade electric bike that does 40mph cruiser style position.
Because of the speed and the way i ride. I get alot of my info from Dan. His videos and lessons taught me alot about riding etiqette and i have become a much better and efficient rider.
Due to the nature of the ebike with a slower top speed. It forced me to adapt while on the road.
I have to know when to get in the bike lane and when to take the lane for my left turns.
But i mostly take any trails when possible. Still want to be stealthy and less exposure.
at 14:45 you can see the sign on the back of the bus - Sydney Australia should give way to the bus
19:03 I crashed the exact same way. Front wheel slipped on the railroad track and turned it back straight as all the momentum was moving sideways. I never approach railroads parallel anymore
legit question here....do you still need to apply "progressive breaking" IF your motorcycle is equipped with ABS? IF there's no wheel lock up hazard/potential?!
its a good habit
I bought the 08’ CBR600RR because it has a steering damper from the factory 🔥
the only trouble keeping my cruiser upright is when someone in a death box runs over it. like the last of now 5 totaling accidents since 1972. the young lady ran over me and my Honda interstate while I was waiting for a red light to change. her statement to the Fairfax deputy sheriffs was "I thought I saw green". I had two brake lights on each saddle bag plus the main brake light also amber marker lights on the bags and frame so "I didn't see him" wasn't going to fly. I'd say I've seen more crotch rockets upended than I've seen cruisers. mainly because there is more riders on crotch rockets doing stupid stuff on public roads than any other type of bike.
I’ve only ridden dual sports and cruisers. I grew up riding dirt bikes, when I first got on a cruiser it was totally different. Way more power, super heavy, and awkward. Almost dropped my Harley a few times. You lean the bike over just a little and it’s over. Also, I’ve only dragged pegs on a dual sport once, dragged them on my Harley all the time, and not on purpose. With all the power it’s fun going fast, I always forgot I can’t lean as far as I can on my dual sport. Never rode a crotch rocket yet, I don’t think I want to. I’d probably kill myself going too fast.
So many riders going too fast for what other cars can actually see coming down the road. And Then they are surprised that they did not see them. They dont see you down the street aproching them at twice the speed limit.
I have to dodge idiots going the wrong way on highways and the interstate at *least* once a year now. It's getting real bad.
Some riders think the simulation is following all the rules of the algorithm and not trying to kill you.
I like how mentioned that in NSW(Australia) we can ride in the bus lanes, but he didn't mention that a bus indicating off a curb is the same rule as a Giveway sign, bus has right of way and did nothing wrong
Yep. Was going to say. I think it's give way as long as they have offered reasonable time. Which in this scenario there was ample time for the bike to give way. This is coming into the CBD coming off the harbour bridge I believe. I assume given the riders entitled attitude he rides this often and should know at this point busses do make a right turn after that bus stop. 100% bikers fault and putting themselves in a dangerous position .
That rider that went wide and hit the fence, had his shorts go from white stage to brown stage 😂
What can you do to avoid train tracks? Just do a wheele into a stoppie so that your tires are never touching the tracks
3:46 - in the second example the car started breaking a loooong time before it stopped. That guy was obviously not driving the bike, he was having a nap on it...
I had a tank slapper on an ebike riding down hill at 45mph. Scariest shit i ever experienced and i cant imagine how scary it is to experience it at highway soeeds yet alone 120
Arizona. I-17 North of Camp Verde to past Flagstaff in all three directions. WATCH FOR ELK CROSSING THE ROAD. Late afternoon into the night. They are huge (800-+ lbs.) and will kill you if you are on a bike. Collisions with elk have caused people in cars to die. Be very vigilant.
Buy Yamaha niken-no problems with rails,grip loss(always there's the second f wheel). Front stable at any speed
A guy I know just died from hitting a mailbox in a curve not long ago. Canton Tx
That dear scared the crap out of me
On the 1 speed wobble video you can see the bump he hit right when he starts to wobble. It's like a little pot hole in the road. So that was exactly what caused it
Man that first video. Life is all fun and games until you find out you don't know how to take a corner
I would advise any biker to add LED spotlights to their bike ASAP, change the headlight for daylight LED ( above 5000 deg K ) which are visible in daylight - and put all you lights on in daylight, those old yellow ( 3500K ) filament bulbs are pretty near invisible in daylight, visibility is your best friend. The other problem with bike is that it is very easy to leave direction indicator on, the consequences of which can be fatal, I put a couple of high intensity blue LED (wired to turn signals ) above the speedometer, these are visible in peripheral vision even in sunlight - cancel that turn signal. I never want a car driver to say 'sorry mate I did not see you' ( SMIDSY ) as I lie on the tarmac.. Also look at things from the other drivers point of view, motorbikes can accelerate at the speed of light and sometimes they see you but think they have time - which they do not have. Do not do stupid speeds around traffic, you are ultra-vulnerable on a bike when you are going to hit heavy things made of steel.
12:50 That front end damage should tell you a lot about what kind of driver that guy is.
Damn, that poor feller in Australia is just beset by the most gormless bus drivers
My question to alot of drivers around the world. Never saw people do it here in Asia is. Why do bikes rev up their engine when they are about to hit something. Dont you just brake and hit the horn. Why rev? Why stress the engine out.
25:30 consider 'Lack of Counter Steering' knowledge: notice No attempt to turn in or out, fear and not knowing what else to do can make some kinda just freeze up too.
that first dude had me cracking up
The guy who had the tank slapper on the R1 didn’t need a better suspension, he needed to loosen his death grip on the handlebars so the head shake could sort itself out naturally instead of being transferred to the rest of the frame. Bikes with rather extreme rake angles like the R1 will absolutely bite you if you’re using the bars to support your weight instead of squeezing the tank with your knees and using your core muscles to stay upright… anything that can cause the front end to get light at any speed can kill you if you don’t use proper technique on most sport bikes, but especially Yamaha sport bikes which have had this reputation since the original R1/R6 was released about 25 years ago.