Absolutely, my friend had a hard decision, either hit a van full frontal or put it down and slide under it. He chose the slide and grated a half inch of his right hip, even with long leg jeans and boots, after that he would only ride in full leathers!!
This only makes sense when you’re in Florida and it’s 100° outside and 90% humidity and sweat is stinging in your eyes and you show up wherever you’re going fully drenched, it’s only at this moment we fully understand
I remember people giving Tony Hawk shit about wearing all that gear. Turns out he can still ride while a lot of dudes are now busted up. Prevention is a good thing.
At bike class (mandatory in the U.K.), the instructor bought a cheese grater with him. He said “anyone who doesn’t want to wear gear, imagine rubbing this up and down your legs at 100mph. Total silence as everyone stared at the grater.
That’s a good teacher. Mine told me to rub my hand on the wall then imagine it at 50 mph and said that’s why u wear gear then proceeded to show me his scars from road rash on his legs. The mc teachers in the uk don’t mess about with it they will tell you the truth.
I think in most Countries outside the US of A it's mandatory to take serious classes for cars, motorcycle etc... Or at least in Europe i know we're pretty serious about those things, and the exams aren't a complete joke either, both theory and practical. I'm from Belgium, had motorcycle classes all week but unfortunately ended up in the ER yesterday towards the end of my last riding lesson. I've got two splints and most likely a torn ligament in the knee, but i was wearing full protective gear. It could've been so much worse if i hadn't. On the surface except a few bruises i've got nothing at all. Edit : Got a completely torn anterior cruciate ligament and a fractured wrist 😂 FML ! Wear protection y'all ! If just to spare you the nasty road rashes !
You’re unusually lucky if you don’t ever have an accident on a bike. Every single person I know whose had a bike, including my dad - had “minor” accidents - but because they were on a bike it was major. My dad lost his entire left arm and has permanent nerve damage throughout the entire left side of his body, my friend skidded out and broke multiple bones and fucked his spine and has permanent excruciating nerve damage in his entire body (and is now overweight and has a cane as a young man). The LEAST any biker can do is to wear protective gear.
@NBT Clothing hey yo solid style like your fit there but you still should be wearing gloves or you could easily loose a finger in a slide also wear motorcycle ce approved boots or atleast boots in general anything that covers your ankle is a Necessity
When you realise you’re riding on top of the longest piece of max grit sandpaper in the world, on two wheels, at speed, it’s protective gear every time.
@@MrGabriel12gpeople here don’t give a shit either. It’s mostly due to police not being occupied with fighting cartels, that they actually pay attention if a biker isnt wearing gear according to law.
Gorgeous 48 (I'm new to learning about bikes in the meantime til I can afford one so apologies if I'm wrong 😂). Glad youre okay and still riding on! Definitely gonna look into this when I get on 2 wheels 🙏🏽
@@Asimo44he says he uses gear. Gear will still not save you from breaking bones or getting injured but is a safety to use to avoid the one that can be avoided.
@Austin Logan proper motorcycle gear is designed to protect your elbows shoulders spine head knees hips heels toes palms and knuckles when wearing all proper gear you can save alot of bones most at risk bones would be your ribs shins feemers hardest bones In your body btw and certain bones in your arms now you can save your ribs by wearing a motorcycle airbag and your internal organs but the thing is about the bones I mentioned is unless it's a feemer break it's more then likely not gonna be deadly and even with feemer breaks they aren't as deadly as they used to be with modern medicine and quick responses from an ambulance point is there's alot you can do to protect yourself incase of an accident
I doubt thin cotton is gonna make that much of a difference. also if you lay it down those shoes are flying off letting your feet grind down to your ankles. "rebel" riding gear might look cooler but won't really do much when you're sliding on the road at 70.
@@PeeFunk2008 it's still beter than t shirt, I crash waring my sweater got a bit scratch on elbow and knee, but broke my chin and some theet lucky enough to tell story
@PeeFunk2008 gear does alot you can put sandpaper machine for like 10 seconds on fiber gear to sand it down leather longer than that just view to road as sand paper good for tires to get optimum grip but bad for you're skin that why we wear shoes on the road to protect our feet from grinding to the bone.
Even though you have gear on you still need to be careful because back in 2021 my dad had gotten a motorcycle and one day he had decided that he was going to ride on the highway for the first time then he wiped out on a patch of loose gravel and he was flown off his bike and was tumbling down the freeway he spent at least 4 months in the hospital and was paralyzed from the waste down he had a 6 inch deep wound that is still healing to this day but i still remember the day that my grandparents had picked me up from school and they said that my dad was in a motorcycle wreck and was in the hospital
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.” In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
Ride safe yall, it may not just be you. Its the other cars not paying attention. Ive seen friends hurt and killed. Wear your gear, and make it home safe. Your loved ones will thank you.
This is why I clear this up, when folks say "motorcycles are dangerous" No sir - cars, deer, dogs, armadillos, etc are "dangerous" bikes are "vulnerable". I'm not saying ride around scared BUT always remember - you are surrounded by things that can KILL you on ACCIDENT. That is seriously vulnerable. For real, imagine how low mtc fatalities would be if that all there were on the road. I've been on countries where bikes are the rule, cars are the exception. Riding is a whole different experience.
i had the same experience on my dirtbikes and was also lucky, took a chunk out my arm and had to get stitches. now i never get on my bikes without my gear
"Consequences are the best teacher" and "the best lessons are learned the hard way" are some of my favorite phrases, and you encapsulated both. Good job.
that's why I always wear a helmet when taking a shower. it's not if you'll fall in the shower it's when. Everyone will fall in the shower eventually. I also only showed once a week for risk prevention
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.” In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
Luckily i was raised around bikes so know to wear proper gear. I also know that the more your gear looks like clothes, the less protective it will usually be.
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.” In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
I too learned the hard way. I had to lay it down to avoid dying, the road rash I received was epic. When I got to the ER, the nurses took those short, black bristled scrubbers and began to scrape out the asphalt imbedded in my leg. It was horrible. From that moment on I never rode bare legged. And in Indiana, we don't have helmet laws. Once you take a June bug to the forehead at 70 mph, you learn the laws of physics the HARD way...
@@brinkipinki I am a good rider. I am very careful, thoughtful, considerate and conscience of others. But that means nothing when others do things to you that you have zero control over. Like when you approach a stoplight and the truck behind you doesn't stop in time, crunching you. Or a bird flies in front of you and hits your headlight, then into your jacket that's halfway unzipped and you can feel it thrashing around inside because it's injured and panicked and you're going 60 mph. Happened to me a few years ago. THAT'S where the gear comes into play. Yes, I have avoided many accidents with skill and the natural agility and unobstructed view that a motorcycle provides. But when you're 100% correct and still get into a wreck, those long pants, gloves, helmet and boots will be the difference between a trip to the ER or the morgue. Happens every single day.
@@brinkipinkiStupid statement. Extremely so. You could be the greatest rider in the world.. Doesn’t stop someone else from ramming into you. Doesn’t stop a deer from ramming into you. Doesn’t stop one single thing outside of your control, or one single lapse in judgment from sending you into a coma or worse.
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.” In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
I know a man who blew out on a bridge and rode the wall till he started flipping and a road sign chopped his calf completely in half. He’s never recovered fully but he’s riding now and that helmet has saved his life more times than I know.
What, put on a long sleeve shirt and think it's riding gear? Bruvs going to have that thing melted into his skin or torn off before he realises his back skin is stretched 400 meters across the interstate.
Motorcycles can teach you a lot about life but its best for someone else to teach you from there mistakes on them. hurts lot less. father still has gravel in his leg from when he crashed 40 years ago. when I wanted to ride, he went out and bought one also and showed me how to ride and went riding with me for awhile to he new I was going to be safe on the road. thanks dad.
I’ll be honest there’s too many wild crazy riders on TH-cam showcasing all their bad habits and dangerous stunts without gear, so I appreciate this, after losing a few friends to motorcycle crashes I still never decided to ride. Ride safe and remember life ain’t worth one good ride of adrenaline.
I will never stop riding but you are right about the adrenaline part. I used to love seeing how fast I could take mountain curves. One low side and a bunch of nasty road rash changed my outlook. I still love the curves but am a lot more cautious. It could have been so much worse.
Would certainly recommend it,,,,I have also had a major crash ,recovery was 6months three of wich were in a wheel chair,,,,,still won't sacrifice the feeling of open air,,,,but you ride how you ride as long as you ride ✌️
Saw your bike at LOF like three years ago, commented when i saw your video. That i had saw it , i had a harley and a cb1000. Now im in a wheelchair from a truck hitting me on hypo and congress on my way to work. And i wore gear, gloves, boots, jacket, helmet, pants , backpack. Guy ran a stop sign coming outta of a side road 8am October 7th 2022, and my life chnaged forever. Please be safe
Rule no. 1 of riding:
Dress for the slide, not the ride.
Or no helmet because if I wreck I don't want it to hurt 🤣
Rule #2.....dont ride a sportster
Absolutely, my friend had a hard decision, either hit a van full frontal or put it down and slide under it.
He chose the slide and grated a half inch of his right hip, even with long leg jeans and boots, after that he would only ride in full leathers!!
I dress for the hole not the pole but you do you
@@averyabood6155 why tho, asking bc I ride a sporty and love it.
"I was reckless and careless, almost lost my life, THEN decided to gain some brain cells"
What I gathered as well
That's pretty much standard progression. Glad he made the change.
😂😂
Fun fact braincells have absolutely nothing to do with intelligence level
Better late than never. Some people don't get to that point and become road pizza
It's the first thing I was taught when I learned to ride a motorcycle: Don't be stupid, someone looks cooler with their protection than without it
I agree 👍🏻
Agreed. I think gear looks super cool. Especially leather Dainese/Astars jackets. I feel like a dumbass if I go out in a t-shirt.
@Xachremos the nice leathers literally look like body armor (because it pre much is) idk why people don't bother wearing it beyond heat issues
👏👏👏
But then how will you see how “badass” and “dangerous” he is if you can’t see his totally cool and not at all trashy looking tats?
Plus we all can agree. Riding gear looks fcking awesome.
Especially nbtclothing.com gear 🔥
Big holes or little holes?
This only makes sense when you’re in Florida and it’s 100° outside and 90% humidity and sweat is stinging in your eyes and you show up wherever you’re going fully drenched, it’s only at this moment we fully understand
Can't agree.
Yeah because you have the iq of a fish@@morose8082
I remember people giving Tony Hawk shit about wearing all that gear. Turns out he can still ride while a lot of dudes are now busted up. Prevention is a good thing.
Take care of your body you only got one. Some people think they will just die young, but you’ll be happy when you can still jump up and down at 68
@@houstonjoker3836that's why I always wear a helmet when driving to work and walking on the sidewalk
Better look stupid than look cool....
Tony hawk had too much money riding on him. He was an asset.
@@biggibbs4678that's called special Ed we tawd
“I didn’t care enough to wear gear until I crashed, but after that I made my own gear brand and started calling it the best there is”
😂 What? Cheap Chinese ce inserts and a denim/polyester blend with zero Kevlar or abrasion/melt protection doesn’t equate to the “best there is”?
@@themotorcyclemasswhole you’re both so dumb. That’s not even what the dude was saying either
Yeah all ebay rebranded
I don't care if the video is fake, but that's how most brands start..
doubt its the best gear but at least the guys buying the shit will think its cool enough to wear
At bike class (mandatory in the U.K.), the instructor bought a cheese grater with him. He said “anyone who doesn’t want to wear gear, imagine rubbing this up and down your legs at 100mph. Total silence as everyone stared at the grater.
That’s a good teacher. Mine told me to rub my hand on the wall then imagine it at 50 mph and said that’s why u wear gear then proceeded to show me his scars from road rash on his legs. The mc teachers in the uk don’t mess about with it they will tell you the truth.
Good to see that your teacher scorned the weak and pathetic kilometer in favor of the heavenly mile 🙏
@@punishedburger9689 we use imperial for roads and travel and such.
*room busts into applause*
I think in most Countries outside the US of A it's mandatory to take serious classes for cars, motorcycle etc... Or at least in Europe i know we're pretty serious about those things, and the exams aren't a complete joke either, both theory and practical.
I'm from Belgium, had motorcycle classes all week but unfortunately ended up in the ER yesterday towards the end of my last riding lesson. I've got two splints and most likely a torn ligament in the knee, but i was wearing full protective gear. It could've been so much worse if i hadn't. On the surface except a few bruises i've got nothing at all.
Edit : Got a completely torn anterior cruciate ligament and a fractured wrist 😂 FML ! Wear protection y'all ! If just to spare you the nasty road rashes !
That Harley bobber is basically my dream bike. Such a slick look and the color on the tank fits the style so well. Very sweet bike 👌🏽
Do you know what year or color that is? It looks dope but im new to bikes, not sure what to look for
@@gurt4138 lemme know if you ever find out lol
@@theundeads1pretty sure it’s a 48 scrambler
Yeah, some people learn the hard way and some people never get a second chance
Or you know just were the gear in the first place
So true man
I learnt the hard way😅
You’re unusually lucky if you don’t ever have an accident on a bike. Every single person I know whose had a bike, including my dad - had “minor” accidents - but because they were on a bike it was major.
My dad lost his entire left arm and has permanent nerve damage throughout the entire left side of his body, my friend skidded out and broke multiple bones and fucked his spine and has permanent excruciating nerve damage in his entire body (and is now overweight and has a cane as a young man).
The LEAST any biker can do is to wear protective gear.
@@petethecat1322 im making my own custom gear
Why
For that extra protection and also because I'm working on doing some cosplaying
"I used to be an adventurer like you.... until I took an arrow to the knee"
Skyrim quotes 🤝🤝
@SonTzu I wonder if anyone else gets it
Did not expect to hear that for the 258th time on TH-cam comment s
nice pfp
No lollygagging!!!
Every time I see anyone ride with shorts on I just shake my head and pray they learn the easy way
The exhaust dumping right onto your foot is insane 😂
"Used to not wear anything, now I'm wearing flannels"
The flannel I’m wearing is lined with Kevlar along with CE armor. Same with the pants. Check them out NBTclothing.com
@@NBTclothing no
@@TeHb... yup
@NBT Clothing hey yo solid style like your fit there but you still should be wearing gloves or you could easily loose a finger in a slide also wear motorcycle ce approved boots or atleast boots in general anything that covers your ankle is a Necessity
@@NBTclothing no
I used to never wear gear now I wear long sleeves.
I only ride a bicycle and I always wear long sleeve shirts and pants, and gloves and a helmet.
Nah it’s padded gear if look closely tbf
Hhahah right. Guys clothing is gonna get people killed
Ideally a thick jackets like leather, or proper racing gear if you really like to ride fast
Lmao. Ye a little more fabric and a helmet. I guess it’s better than just a hat…
Safety aint weakness, its the strength to go on. Man... if you aint wearing gear, its cause you're ready to give up. Be strong.
that first bike was legit
When you realise you’re riding on top of the longest piece of max grit sandpaper in the world, on two wheels, at speed, it’s protective gear every time.
Man it so different on developed countries here in brazil people dont give a second
@@MrGabriel12gpeople here don’t give a shit either. It’s mostly due to police not being occupied with fighting cartels, that they actually pay attention if a biker isnt wearing gear according to law.
The real question is how was his cap not flying off
Pain is the best teacher.
"I used to not wear riding gear...I still don't but I used to too"
Good old Mitch.
❤
Fk some riding gear, it's hotter than fk, I like the freedom like I'm flying.
@@conanthebarbarian1971 I'd rather sweat than bleed
@@conanthebarbarian1971I’d rather sweat than cutting open my head on the ground😂
Don't be stupid guys. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR GEAR. No matter the distance you're driving to
Or be like me. Never rides a motorbike. I'm not sure I know how. I've only been a passenger when I was a teenager.
sad life@@fynkozari9271
Isn't it illegal to wear no helmet?
@@numpty94 I believe so
@@numpty94some states in America it’s legal not to wear one which is ridiculous!
I love that safety gear exists that looks like regular clothing. I love the look of regular gear too. Having the choice is nice
Gorgeous 48 (I'm new to learning about bikes in the meantime til I can afford one so apologies if I'm wrong 😂). Glad youre okay and still riding on! Definitely gonna look into this when I get on 2 wheels 🙏🏽
“I used to wear gear” “and now the ground is wearing me”🥳
You mean you used to not wear gear?
@@Asimo44he says he uses gear. Gear will still not save you from breaking bones or getting injured but is a safety to use to avoid the one that can be avoided.
@@Astrafteros the gear is mainly to prevent road rash
@Austin Logan proper motorcycle gear is designed to protect your elbows shoulders spine head knees hips heels toes palms and knuckles when wearing all proper gear you can save alot of bones most at risk bones would be your ribs shins feemers hardest bones In your body btw and certain bones in your arms now you can save your ribs by wearing a motorcycle airbag and your internal organs but the thing is about the bones I mentioned is unless it's a feemer break it's more then likely not gonna be deadly and even with feemer breaks they aren't as deadly as they used to be with modern medicine and quick responses from an ambulance point is there's alot you can do to protect yourself incase of an accident
@@Astrafteros please tell me Americans aren’t so dumb they think protective gear isn’t worth it……..
"Now I sometimes wear a helmet."
"if I get into an accident, I will still get just as hurt"
oh right, he probably wears Kevlar clothing.
Weeeeeeeeeeee🤣
Now Wear that all the time even in your house or toilet
@@rus2679 good thing there is 0 chance of hitting the ground at 100mph while you are taking a crap on the toilet
😂😂😂😂
Full face helmet, riding boots, riding pants with protection, riding gloves, and you’re good to go.
It was hot, he wanted to take off his layers. But if my dad did, he wouldn't still be here and still riding. Sometimes safety trumps comfort.
Safety is a must fam ... Glad you made it.
Now this is a good advertisement for your product.
Your bike is sick dude !!
Does it needs doctor
You know the Name of the bike?
@@Gameboy77439 Harley Davidson Sportster
@@Gameboy77439i wanna know it too
@@MariusR.006 Harley sportster
Everyone's a tough guy until they're sliding across the pavement. The road doesn't take it easy on anyone no matter how tough they think they are.
I doubt thin cotton is gonna make that much of a difference. also if you lay it down those shoes are flying off letting your feet grind down to your ankles. "rebel" riding gear might look cooler but won't really do much when you're sliding on the road at 70.
@@PeeFunk2008 it's still beter than t shirt, I crash waring my sweater got a bit scratch on elbow and knee, but broke my chin and some theet lucky enough to tell story
@PeeFunk2008 gear does alot you can put sandpaper machine for like 10 seconds on fiber gear to sand it down leather longer than that just view to road as sand paper good for tires to get optimum grip but bad for you're skin that why we wear shoes on the road to protect our feet from grinding to the bone.
@@PeeFunk2008 you are so right, that's why the moto GP riders wear shorts and sandals.....oh wait.
Even though you have gear on you still need to be careful because back in 2021 my dad had gotten a motorcycle and one day he had decided that he was going to ride on the highway for the first time then he wiped out on a patch of loose gravel and he was flown off his bike and was tumbling down the freeway he spent at least 4 months in the hospital and was paralyzed from the waste down he had a 6 inch deep wound that is still healing to this day but i still remember the day that my grandparents had picked me up from school and they said that my dad was in a motorcycle wreck and was in the hospital
That first bike though is sick!!
“If you don’t dress up when riding, then your family will do it for your funeral”
&it might not matter what you’re wearing at the funeral, probably be a closed casket
Bro... Slogan for riding gear.
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.”
In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
Cringe
Ride safe yall, it may not just be you. Its the other cars not paying attention. Ive seen friends hurt and killed. Wear your gear, and make it home safe. Your loved ones will thank you.
This is why I clear this up, when folks say "motorcycles are dangerous" No sir - cars, deer, dogs, armadillos, etc are "dangerous" bikes are "vulnerable". I'm not saying ride around scared BUT always remember - you are surrounded by things that can KILL you on ACCIDENT. That is seriously vulnerable. For real, imagine how low mtc fatalities would be if that all there were on the road. I've been on countries where bikes are the rule, cars are the exception. Riding is a whole different experience.
Lost lots of Brothers just goin up the road a mile or 2 from home n T Boned a Cage, never did get that pack of Smokes that Day, He Finally QUIT😔
i had the same experience on my dirtbikes and was also lucky, took a chunk out my arm and had to get stitches. now i never get on my bikes without my gear
what a nice bike man
"Consequences are the best teacher" and "the best lessons are learned the hard way" are some of my favorite phrases, and you encapsulated both. Good job.
Mine is "stupid poeple never learn, normal people learn from their mistakes, smart ones learn from others mistakes too".
Common sense is the best teacher
Well no shit they mean the same thing
Or we could just not be dumbasses and learn from other people's mistakes instead
@@heynonnymouse thats common sense😂
They say it's not if you fall, it's when. It will happen to everyone eventually. Glad your ok
that's why I always wear a helmet when taking a shower. it's not if you'll fall in the shower it's when. Everyone will fall in the shower eventually. I also only showed once a week for risk prevention
Yeap sure will. Four wheelers too
@@biggibbs4678 Idek if you’re trying to be funny or not
Don't be the guy that thinks I used to not believe in Jesus Christ until I wound up in hell and realized it was too late to believe
@@livefree316 You’re whole personality is being obsessed and in love with a being you never met in your entire life
That is a sick looking bike!
Mans still riding in sneakers and no jacket. Might as well continue riding the way he was before
"I used to be dumb, but ever since I got that product placement I decided to act like I'm not Actually dumb anymore "
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.”
In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 You are gay
Luckily i was raised around bikes so know to wear proper gear. I also know that the more your gear looks like clothes, the less protective it will usually be.
That is actually not true. All of our gear is lined with Kevlar and offers CE armor for impact protection. Gear doesn’t have to look like “gear”
@@NBTclothing Kevlar's great and all but at the same time its not preventing broken bones
@@goinawol9447 you missed where I said CE armor. In the tops there is armor in the shoulders, elbow/forearm and back. The pants knees and hips.
@@NBTclothingyeah no LOL. Kevlar doesn’t do shit, especially Kevlar LINING lmao not even full Kevlar. You’re gonna get sued up the wazoo
That bike looks dope🤩
What a freaking genius you are! 😂
“Don’t dress for the ride, dress for the slide”
- Some wise man
damn thats wise
“I was stupid then I un-stupided myself.” 💪🏽
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.”
In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
A lot of ppl can never get to the second part they mostly die b4 they can
Hell yeah 🤘
You're lucky you made it man you should always be safe
Definitely bro
For those wondering, the song is "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash.
Ridin gear not only protect you but also make you look cool
I too learned the hard way. I had to lay it down to avoid dying, the road rash I received was epic. When I got to the ER, the nurses took those short, black bristled scrubbers and began to scrape out the asphalt imbedded in my leg. It was horrible. From that moment on I never rode bare legged. And in Indiana, we don't have helmet laws. Once you take a June bug to the forehead at 70 mph, you learn the laws of physics the HARD way...
Ride a bike with a windshield, that's what I did, after I got older. Iowa.
Damn if the nurses were scrubbing asphalt from my road rash I hope one of them would be hugging me and then kiss me after
Keep in mind that being a good rider is infinitely more important for safety than any gear.
@@brinkipinki I am a good rider. I am very careful, thoughtful, considerate and conscience of others. But that means nothing when others do things to you that you have zero control over. Like when you approach a stoplight and the truck behind you doesn't stop in time, crunching you. Or a bird flies in front of you and hits your headlight, then into your jacket that's halfway unzipped and you can feel it thrashing around inside because it's injured and panicked and you're going 60 mph. Happened to me a few years ago. THAT'S where the gear comes into play. Yes, I have avoided many accidents with skill and the natural agility and unobstructed view that a motorcycle provides. But when you're 100% correct and still get into a wreck, those long pants, gloves, helmet and boots will be the difference between a trip to the ER or the morgue. Happens every single day.
@@brinkipinkiStupid statement. Extremely so. You could be the greatest rider in the world.. Doesn’t stop someone else from ramming into you. Doesn’t stop a deer from ramming into you. Doesn’t stop one single thing outside of your control, or one single lapse in judgment from sending you into a coma or worse.
Gloves and a helmet, the scars make a good conversation starter.
I’m glad you be safe now for sure brother man I hate that it took getting hurt to learn that lesson but it’s one that everyone needs to know
Stay safe boss, you know how these people drive out there. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Nice message . Gear is so important riders , be safe
What gear?
And same is it in this life. The world runs from GOD, but hear this, “I will save you in a acceptable time” just as GOD said in The Scriptures. Now is that time as Paul said.. now is the time of salvation. And again just as the Bible says “put on the Armor of GOD, so that having done everything, you may resist evil” and sin and that which comes to “kill, steal, and destroy.”
In JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen
Went from wearing a tee to a flannel. So inspiring
That bike looks sick
Rule 1. Safety is freedom.
Rule 2. Dress for the slide, not for the ride.
Exactly. Safety and self-discipline are freedom.
The tail pipes are turning you're legs into a stake 😂
Your
steak
exactly that's the first thing I noticed the exhaust is right at his foot.
yo sick motorcycle bro, lookslike the one from Days Gone
Thanks bro!
I know a man who blew out on a bridge and rode the wall till he started flipping and a road sign chopped his calf completely in half. He’s never recovered fully but he’s riding now and that helmet has saved his life more times than I know.
No helmet no problems, just make sure you’re wearing a cape.
No capes!!
My buddy that got me into riding had a rule: All the gear all the time. I've crashed twice now and both times I walked away with very minor injuries
Tyres on that beast are amazing
Dress for the slide not the ride dawg 🤘burn rubber not your soul
How many times did you watch biker boyz😂😂😂
Be honest.
@@SavageSaiTheBloxStar
That movie wasn't all that good.
@@SavageSaiTheBloxStaris that a movie? It sounds fucking dumb... 😂
Always... Sticky side down my friend.
@@matthewvarnam4302 lol good enough to be quoted till the end of time though😂
That leg chainsaw with Jeep wheels he's riding is the bit freakin me out the most...
*shows gash on chest*
*Wears helmet*
PROTECTION 100
It’s a brand of protective clothing so the flannel is cevlar of something
Buddy you fell for it lmao. It is kevlar jacket and pants with armored protection designed to look inconspicuous like normal clothes.
Thats defence +60 with a helm on, haven't you played any rpg before 😂
like everyone said: EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER
GBY bro! Beautiful horse btw
Can I find the model of the bike, that looks fire, and the pic in the back of the raptor is nice too
Proud of you bro - that’s the mature thing to do
No it's not. The mature thing to do is wear protective clothing day one. His a kid that got scared enough to stop playing recklessly with his toys.
@@Bultizar chill tf out bro
What, put on a long sleeve shirt and think it's riding gear?
Bruvs going to have that thing melted into his skin or torn off before he realises his back skin is stretched 400 meters across the interstate.
@@sesameseedbar8853you know they make actual riding gear that looks like street clothes right? This shit ain't new
I work on construction sites and I'm always reminding people to wear their helmets. You don't need it until you need it. Wear it.
FALSOM PRISON BLUES ONE OF MY FAVOURITE CLASSICS!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
that bike looks sick
Motorcycles can teach you a lot about life but its best for someone else to teach you from there mistakes on them. hurts lot less. father still has gravel in his leg from when he crashed 40 years ago. when I wanted to ride, he went out and bought one also and showed me how to ride and went riding with me for awhile to he new I was going to be safe on the road. thanks dad.
Better to make changes late than to make no changes at all
Glad you ride safe now!
Thats why there are things made for your safety!
Great looking bike Man.
I’ll be honest there’s too many wild crazy riders on TH-cam showcasing all their bad habits and dangerous stunts without gear, so I appreciate this, after losing a few friends to motorcycle crashes I still never decided to ride. Ride safe and remember life ain’t worth one good ride of adrenaline.
I will never stop riding but you are right about the adrenaline part. I used to love seeing how fast I could take mountain curves. One low side and a bunch of nasty road rash changed my outlook. I still love the curves but am a lot more cautious. It could have been so much worse.
Wow that's a beautiful bike!
do u know the model by any chance?
What bike is it it's a beautiful bike
@@biggieb1 harley sportster 48
@@saveriozanello2101 harley sportster 48
Looks more like an iron 883 bc he sits lowering behind the tank then a 48, unless it’s an older year 48
Would certainly recommend it,,,,I have also had a major crash ,recovery was 6months three of wich were in a wheel chair,,,,,still won't sacrifice the feeling of open air,,,,but you ride how you ride as long as you ride ✌️
woo that motorcycle looks amazing.
Safety is cool. Especially when you make it back home to your loves ones 👌👀💯
My best friend of 25 years lost his life riding 6 months ago. He wore a helmet and that didn’t even save his life. I miss him everyday. Damn
Had a buddy who was run off the road by a semi pass away almost two years ago
Sorry for your loss
@@bigpompano1659 may he rest in peace
I've known people who've died in car crashes wearing seatbelts ...
Does that mean they don't work ...
No helmet: closed casket. Full face helmet: open casket.
The only time I don’t wear a helmet, is when I’m skating lol
My dad always said there’s those who have fallen and there’s those who will
I use to never wear my bullet proof vest…now I wear layers of clothes.
The clothes he's wearing have protection weaved into them for riding. That's why he made a line of gear that looks like regular clothes.
I've had the textile crap and slud right through it. Only way to go is cow or kangaroo. You don't see racers wearing this fashion statement garbage
@@ramapalmer5985 facts.
That first bike is so SICK!
He prolly lost it going around a corner on those dumb ass tyres.
Yea exactly. If you think that bike looks sick you know absolutely nothing about bikes. One of the absolutely worst scrambler mods I have seen.
Bike is slick af
Life sometimes hit you with the "fuck around and find out"
I'm glad you're alright, brother. That's a nice bike, too. What model/make is that? Love the tires.
It's a Susumi Slipslam, only 6 made in the world and the tires are Hungo tires
I like your pfp
"I was reckless and careless almost all of my life and then I got gear to enable me to be more reckless and careless without hurting myself more"
Bikes of this shape, and sitting position, what are they called, Im falling in love with two wheeled vehicles.
Cruiser bikes
choppers or bobbers, although theyre also called cruisers
bobbers
Some people unfortunately only learn the hard way, I know I’m like that in many things. At least he was able to live and learn from his mistakes.
The camera man in the first video be like: 🏃🤳📸
Yep, some folks just had to learn the hard and painful way.
having the exhaust blowing right on your feet is fuckin crazy 😂
Saw your bike at LOF like three years ago, commented when i saw your video. That i had saw it , i had a harley and a cb1000. Now im in a wheelchair from a truck hitting me on hypo and congress on my way to work. And i wore gear, gloves, boots, jacket, helmet, pants , backpack. Guy ran a stop sign coming outta of a side road 8am October 7th 2022, and my life chnaged forever. Please be safe
Glad you made it my grandpa died during a cycling accident and he was wearing gear good luck stay safe
Whew, I was thinking the after would be missing digits and half a face... Glad it turned out ok.