These ride vlogs are so relatable from out of staters running lights, people riding with no helmets or just not paying attention. That’s a NYC love story.
Hey RedMag, thanks for watching! It really is the love story of NYC. It’s about as realistic of an experience that we can show until that stupid heavy traffic on the roads and bike lanes returns once everyone is back in the office in the middle of summer 🥹. How’s your Queens Blvd commute been? It’s been pretty crazy on there lately
Nice smooth ride. Some ass stopped next to me on my ride in the shity and said “yo! That scooter’s nice! But that speed camera just popped you back there!” I replied “well, I hope it got a good shot of my ass!”
I love your videos, love the style, love the mostly unedited rides. I started recording my scooter rides around Boston because of your channel. Keep up the good work.. I always look forward to Friday mornings!
Thanks for watching the videos and welcome to the channel Roger. I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you enjoy the style of the videos. Congrats on your new channel, it’ll be fun to see Boston through different perspective!
Hi Rebecca, thank you for watching the videos and welcome to the channel! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos because they've been an absolute blast to make. I appreciate your kind words and your continued support! Do you ride out in New Zealand?
@@eyebahnrides I do. I use my scoot to commute to/from work whenever I can. I live in a large city (well small compared to NYC but have the same issues just on a smaller scale). I had a Vsett 9+ but have just upgraded to the 10+ to reduce the frequency I had to charge). Keep up the great work on the videos.
@@user-ip2ni9fr8b Nice, the Vsett9+ is such a fun scooter to zip around the city! Safe riding as you navigate your city, as you said, same issues just smaller scale. Thank you, I look forward to your continued support!
@@KeithPhillips early congrats! You’re gonna have a blast. Just take your time getting to know your machine before flying around lol. Also, get yourself some body armor, a good helmet, and Moto gloves. Everything is always trying to kill you on these roads 😅
@@eyebahnrides LOL I hear that!! I used to ride 600cc bikes in California late 90s - early 2000s. Can't wait to have a Roadrunner, it looks like a beast
Bro dinkey wasn’t staring, he was giving you the look of death. It’s like when you’re near a school at dismissal time and the mom is crossing with her kids. You’re fully stopped but she still gives you the look of death “DONT YOU F’N MOVE! 🤬”. 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for watching one of the original "full commute experience videos" and welcome to the channel! All the craziness that you see along with the stare downs from bro dinkies are all part of that experience 😭😭😭😭😭
Forget about those solid green lights. The lights have been reprogrammed so you can’t go more than one or two at a time-ESPECIALLY at the weeeee hours of the morning!
Hey vredda, thanks for watching and welcome back! Yup! We're well on our way to 1000. I think the channel will hit that milestone before the end of the month.
Just got my hands on the upgraded aovo pro 10.5ah and 20mph speed I will be using this for short commutes and it's a great addition to my growing collection
Your videos are the best! Glad you left in all the stops, always interesting seeing what’s going on, and the flow is better imo. Edit: I got my TSG Pass Pro this week, and I love it! All thanks to your videos.
Thank for watching the video and welcome to the channel Jocke. I appreciate your kind words and support. I’m glad you like this style of video because, honestly, it’s the most fun to make! On the vlogs, I have to focus so much on what I’m trying to say so I end up going much slower than usual. On these, I can focus more on the riding and enjoying it! Congrats on the TSG Pass Pro! It’s a great looking helmet and it’s super light. Not quite as straining as a heavy moto helmet! How do you like riding with it so far?
@@eyebahnrides i totally understand that, I really like the vlogs also, been catching up on all your videos. Living in small town it makes my palms sweaty just watching you navigate through that New York traffic, I really like how you ride aggressive and at the same time respectful. The TSG is just amazing! I had a motorcycle helmet before, and it was a pain to wear, super heavy, very hot in the summer and it fogged up all the time. The TSG is so well ventilated and haven’t fogged up on me yet, and the field of vision is so good I felt like I wasn’t wearing a helmet the first times. I’ve read a lot about the sizing on this helmet and I made the mistake of sizing up like many do, but I ended up returning it and getting my normal size. I’m 58 and the M fits just perfect. I guess it’s a matter of taste, but I want my helmet tight on my head, like it’s supposed to be. How’s your helmet holding up after some time?
@@jockethebastard I'm glad you've been enjoying the other videos! I appreciate your patience with the older content because it took some time to dial the settings in and get the sound levels to where I'm happy with it. I'm actually really new to this filming and editing so it was quite a process over the last 6 months! As for the riding, it's always a balance of aggression and respect here in NYC. I know there are plenty of crazy people out there making crazy content but I wanted to show my community that there are people like me who can have a good time with out being a reckless jerk. Thats great to hear and I totally agree with you about the moto helmets. There are times in the blistering hot summers of NYC that even the TSG feels hot and not ventilated enough. Thats why you see me constantly trying to adjust the visor so I can find a setting that works for me lol. I think you did the right thing with the sizing. You want it fitted to your head with out being too tight or too loose. After a year of riding with it, it's holding up well. Its got plenty of scratches and chips, so it's looking well loved. At this point, I am looking for a replacement visor for the silver one and I'm looking for a blacked out one as well. It's not urgent, but I'd like to get it done sooner than later By the way, what do you ride and where do you normally ride?
@@eyebahnrides I’ve been jumping back and forth between older and newer videos and I can definitely tell the improvement in sound quality, great job! You seem to have gotten real good quality cameras from the start, cause I think the visuals are real good. We haven’t gotten any real heat yet, although it’s been a warm week, 19-20 degrees Celsius. In the beginning of the week it was 5-6 degrees in the morning and I could really feel the cool air through helmet, so wouldn’t ride with it in winter for longer periods. It didn’t fog up at all at those temperatures either, and that’s a great improvement from my previous helmet. I ride in a small town in northern Sweden, Örnsköldsvik. I ride Apollo Ghost, nothing close to your Nami, but it’s my “first” scooter. Actually my third, I bought 3 scooters in 2 months last summer. Started out with a 350w, upgraded to 500w (found a great deal) but it was a shitty scooter, sold that one and got the Ghost. I hit 62kmh as top speed, and that is enough to keep up with traffic around here, but I must admit that I would like some more top speed.
@@jockethebastard Thanks, I'm happy to see that you can hear the difference! The camera settings are a bit tougher because we have such a "high contrast environment" in NYC so regardless of settings, the footage will never be perfect because its an action camera. If I set it for low light because of the buildings, everything will get blown out when I'm out in the open. If I set it for bright conditions, when I get in between the buildings the footage is too dark lol. So, I just have it in the middle now and I just have to accept that it wont be perfect!. Very nice! The ghost is a great scooter thats alot of fun to ride and it can definitely keep up with traffic. I went through the same process hahaha! I started with a Xiaomi, then upgraded to a segway, then to a Kaabo Mantis, and finally to the Nami Burn E all in a span of 2-3 months! The Mantis was great but just like you I was looking for a little bit more top end speed to keep up with traffic on the faster roads. Also, I needed something water resistant because its always wet here in NYC. What are you planning on getting next? lol
Great way to start my Friday morning. Watching my boi Ivan producing another banger using the meat shields..... lol Bro, your commentary cracks me up. Ride That Tasty Wave
Thanks for watching and thank you for your continued support! I’m glad the videos could start your day off with a with a laugh! We gotta use whatever we can to our advantage out there! 😂🤣
Great video - I commute daily into NYC from Forest Hills, Queens on an Apollo Phantom V2 and looking to upgrade to the Nami Burn-E - very helpful video and excellent sound / quality. How do you like those mirrors?
Hi Eric, Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I'm glad you enjoyed it and liked the quality! The mirrors are pretty good. I like that they have great clarity and the wider shape helms me see more. Oh man, that's a heck of a trek from Forest Hills to the city. The roads on Queens Blvd or Metropolitan ave are so bad and the drivers are so aggressive, I can see why you want to upgrade to the Burn E! I used to live out in Kew Gardens on Metropolitan Ave and I used to ride a fixie to work in the city (before e-mobility was a thing). I remember having so many stressful encounters on the road regardless if I took Metropolitan or Queens Blvd all the way in. If you have the time, stop by the FluidFreeRide shop in BK and ask for Chuck. Let him know that you know me from the channel and he'll take care of you. They have the all the Namis except for the blast to test ride. Just make sure you bring your gear with you! How do you like commuting in on the Phantom?
Your route goes way south to Williamsburg bridge, then all the way back north. Not from NY, but your route map at the end (which is very cool) visually shows a MUCH shorter route over the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge (had to look that up). Why not cut your route way shorter and go that way? Your scooter is fast enough to flow with traffic, especially rush hour traffic. Also, from your work to home, how long would that commute be in a car?
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! The main reason is, I bring everyone along on these longer "ride therapy" routes that I have through the city because I love being on the road. There's just something about flying through the city by yourself! The other reason is, I did the short route quite a bit early in the channel and it's less interesting because there's just less to see. The longer routes range anywhere between 30-50 minutes while the short route is 16 minutes lol. I often use the shorter route when I'm rushing to work or I want to get home quickly. If I drove to midtown, during off peak hours, it's only 30 minutes. During rush hour it could be anywhere between an hour to 90 minutes and I have to pay about $75 for 8 hours of parking.. If I take the public transportation and everything runs perfectly (it rarely does), it could take me 30-40 min to get to work. Commuting via public transportation can take 45-60 min in reality lol. I hope this helps shed some light on it!
thanks for watching this one as well! I'm glad that yall are enjoying the full commute series, this is my favorite to record because I don't have to focus on anything but the ride! When I do some of the other videos, I'm trying to remember key points that I want to cover. In these, I can just bring ya'll along for the ride and just have a conversation with the camera as if yall were riding with me!
One of my new favorite channels. This was a good ride, its getting warm out here in NYC so the videos are just gonna get better. What are you gonna do about hot days? Does the Burn E ever overheat?
Thanks for watching the video and welcome back! I appreciate the support 👊🏼. I’m so excited for this warmer weather but I’m definitely not looking forward to the heat and humidity of summer lol. The Burn E does really well in the summer. I’ve never had it overheat even with high speed riding. Last year I switched to motor temp sensor in the summer and it was always good. The controller is located at the front of the scooter so it gets alot if air and it helps with cooling. Though the have heard of heavier guys (250+lb) blowing out the fuses when riding at high speeds.
I'm glad you've been enjoying the channel! My Burn- E is relatively untouched and unmodded. The few things I've added to the scooter are in the video's description. As for the ones with no amazon link I have a frame slider on there, Deity grips, Carbon Revo washers for the deck, a Carbon Revo Kiddie bar that I don't use as much anymore, and finally the Gemini Titan OLED 4000 lumen lights (for the dark winters. these headlights project further since the main headlight is such a wide spread).
Thanks for sharing your ride(s)! I noticed you typically are traveling around 20-35 mph, with an occasional blast to 40-45 mph. I can now see why people in the city say a 35-40 mph scooter is more than enough!
For NYC... Yeah, the combination of the density of pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars with the occasional worn asphalt PLUS! the speed limit in place - 28-33mph is the sweet spot for a bike/scooter. Ideally, I'd like more power, not for the speed, but to effortlessly stay at that sweet spot and not feel the motor straining.
Hey SS Offshore and Luis, you’re both absolutely correct. The density of traffic and the terrible state the roads are in, forces you to go slower. 30-45 is the sweet spot. People always ask me why I don’t use the top end speed of the Nami much, I think videos like these demonstrate the reasons why we can’t really fly around NYC consistently 😂😅
@@eyebahnrides Not that going over 45 on a scooter is a calming experience, but I totally get both of your points! The torque and being able to pass quickly and get out of harms way is clearly more of a benefit than the higher top speeds!
@@eyebahnrideshat, but most cities have other commuters to be aware of as well right? We have a responsibility in part to enhance the reputation of the scooter community I think. Be safe and respectful and all that feel good shit 😂 Great ride as usual brother. Watching you with a scotch on the couch in Melbourne, Aust. Looking forward to long cruise myself tomorrow. ❤
Yup. Over the last 20+ years of riding in NYC (ebikes, escooters, fixie, road bikes, rollerblades), I’ve been bumped, swiped, and hit a bunch of times by all kinds of vehicles. Back then it was just the cabs I would worry about. Now it’s cabs, box trucks, and everything in between 😅
I think I might have seen you (maybe not this day) on my ride into Manhattan (from Uptown Bronx) on the Express Bus down 5th to 33rd street. Not too many of yall ride with the full helmet,gloves and jacket. Stay safe out in the NYC "concrete jungle" streets .🛴🗽
Hey Nerd's World NYC, thanks for watching and welcome back! It's possible that it was me. I tend to fly down 5th even when I'm not recording because it's quite entertaining navigating all that lol. I agree and I find it sad that most people won't use full protective gear. I know we look crazy but its saved be before and I hope it'll do so again in the future should I need it! I definitely try to stay as safe as possible in the concrete jungle. Hmmmm .... I gotta use that more in my intros for NYC... Thanks!!
Great video! Although I have a question. Is it really legal to go during a red light on a Scooter? I'm not from NY nor i'm familiar with the street laws in NY but I've visited the city a few times and never rode a scooter or a bike on public roads. That's the reason of my question.
Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If we were going on black and white laws by the book, it would not be legal to run the red. You know what else is illegal in NYC? Carrying ice cream in your pocket on Sundays lol. In all seriousness though, there’s a flow to the traffic that we locals just work with through years of experience. Sometimes you take the light sometimes you don’t, there’s no rhyme or reason to it other than do it safely. There’s tons of unspoken rules of the road for vehicles, alternative transport, and pedestrian so that’s one of the reasons why it seems so chaotic in NYC. In the heat of the moment we all complain about it but deep down inside we understand 😂. Check out my recent full commute video on the Nami Klima. I do commentary on things like why we do what we do. As far as the way law enforcement responds to the running of red lights, it depends on who you get. Some folks just want to see the city burn and they ticket everyone. On the other hand, you get some cops that get irritated that they had to tell you to go when the road is clear. I hope this answers your question!
Cool video, have driven by car downtown but not ridden a scooter. If looks kinda unstable, is that just the camera mount or do you feel like the scoot is a bit jumpy?
thanks for joining us on one of the first versions of the full commute experience series and welcome to the channel Puzzle. It's a ton of fun riding the scooter in the city and, honestly, a much more enjoyable experience than driving nowadays. The scooter isn't jumpy or anything. What the camera is capturing is my weight shifting constantly as I accelerate, decelerate, and turn. Riding a high performance scooter is a really active experience especially if you want to maintain proper stability
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel dzay carter. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it’s inspiring you to ride. The video did it’s job if it makes you want to get out there and ride! 👊🏼👊🏼 if you end up going out, stay safe out there.
Hey Mark, thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! That would be dope. I’ll let you know the next time I do a mini group ride. What do you ride?
Hey Ian, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I ordered a few upgrades from @michaelsha directly for my scooter since it’s almost 2 years old and I wanted to refresh. One of the upgrades is the new display with the display protector. It’s one of the best upgrades I’ve done along with the working light/turn signal switch!
@@eyebahnrides thx brother. Going to reach out to him. Btw, love the tour of NY. I have fond pre Covid memories of my family and I visiting Manhattan during Christmas time. Best place on earth to be in NY during the holiday season. Would luv to see a vid from you during the holiday season!
@@Zno4theWin Sounds good! You can reach out to him on RUclips or on FB. Michael Sha is really responsive and is super helpful. That sounds like a really fun memory! NYC during the holidays is quite the sight and most people don't realize that most of the places you see in the movies/ TV are real. I'll definitely keep that in mind this year. Since the channel is relatively new, I wasn't sure that people wanted to see that type of ride during the holidays. Now that I have a better idea of what the community likes, I'll try to do one this year. I just hope its not too cold because it's brutal riding around in those kind of conditions lol
Hi fellow Max owner here. Just curious, you said you used to ride the EUC, haven´t seen a video from you riding one. Did you give that up for the Nami or what is the backstory here? :)
Hey Snorri, thanks for watching this one too! I started this channel I created this channel in September and posted my first video at the end of October. I had an Inmotion V11 way before I started the channel so I don't have any recordings from then. I stopped riding my EUC after I got into an accident and fractured my hand. When I recovered, I sold it for my Super73 because I lost my confidence in my ability to navigate the city with it.
Hey Julian, thanks for watching the video. I think the Klima uses a specific CST tire. If you're in NYC, it's best to stop by FluidFreeRide in BK to see if they have the tire in stock. If not, I would reach out to Michael Sha directly through the Nami FB group and he can probably sell you a few sets.
Jollibee is my sht lol. That’s chicken joy with gravy and the spaghetti on the side is one of my favorite things on the menu. I’m about 5 min by pev or 10-15 min walk from it so I’m pretty close. Which one do you go to?
Hi Ivan, loving your videos. They are very informative. If you were buying a nami right now and space weren’t an issue would you choose the base Burn E2 or spend more for the max? Read through all the comments but didn’t see this question asked. Thanks!
Hi YIB YUB, thanks for watching the videos and welcome to the channel! I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos and are getting something from them. If i we're going to decide between E2 and E2 Max and space and/or budget weren't an issue, I would always go Max. I like that I can tone down the performance when I don't feel like using it and crank it up when I do. However, I would also be happy with the E2 if it were just a pure commuter/ joyride scooter. I hope this answers your question!
I know your question was not directed to me but I will say that I purchased the E2. It's a great scooter but I wish I'd of purchased the 2 Max. The top speed of the E2 is just not there, for me at least. I weigh about 208 lbs and can get my E2 up to about 44-47 MPH, with a full battery. Once the battery is around 60%, the top speed is about 39-41 MPH. However, when on back roads I'd like to get it up to 60 MPH to make short work of longer distances. Or at least when the battery is at a lower state of charge it can still go at least 50 MPH. I still love my E2, but think the E Max would be a better buy.
Hey Rob, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I got my Burn E from FluidFreeRide in Brooklyn from Chuck. If you want to try them out, go see him and let him know I sent you. I don't get any kickbacks for sending people over but he will take care of you because we're friends! The folks at FFR BK are awesome people.
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel Sam! Alot of the bikes and ebikes here are pretty bare bones and don't run any lights. It's terrible because you can't see a lot of them at night. Recently, I'm starting to see people at least put flashing headlights on and a red blinker on their body. I'm not sure why people don't do it because, I always thought it was common sense lol. I've been riding through NYC for the last 2 decades and I've ALWAYS worn some type of reflector or light for visibility. The only thing i haven't worn are those orange safety vests because i think it looks ugly lol
@@eyebahnrides I live upstate, Binghamton, I have a 13 mile commute thru Bing and then thru country roads to Conklin ( twice weekly, I'm lucky) I do this on a 2020 Juiced Crosscurrent X , all thru the winter as well, (provided no snow on the roads...) I use the Monteer 5000S Storm MTB Headlight and Lezyne Zecto Drive Rear Bicycle Light taillight great products! Enjoy your vids, pleasant commentary, commonsense risk taking! Be safe Mr., see you in your movies....LoL
@@samhavholm Great choice of bike and smart with the lighting! I'm sure it can get really dark on those country roads! I remember visiting SUNY Bing in high school and being totally freaked out at how dark it is outside of the city lol. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you liked the video style. I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos on the channel and stay safe on those country roads!
Hey Emmanuel, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! The DT Thunder is a heck of a scooter, it must be alot of fun to commmute on it. My range depends on how aggressive I'm riding. If i'm not doing anything crazy I have about 60-70 miles of range. This is estimated from me charging every 5 days of commuting with a round trip commute of approximately 12 miles. For everything that I do, including these long rides and group rides, I've never had range anxiety. I must say I've never been to a group ride long enough to test the limits of the battery. When the scooter was still new and the battery had less cycles on it, I did a 50+mile highspeed ride and I still had 12% when i got home. The route was Woodside to Belt Pkwy to Marine Pkwy Bridge to Rockaway Beach to Cross Bay Blvd to Cunningham Park to Whitestone to Astoria Park and back to Woodside all on one charge!
Hey Ivan, I have a concerning question for you. Since you have a very powerful scooter that hits high speeds with ease, do you feel that your TSG helmet would protect you in an event of a high speed crash? I say this because I have the same helmet and I'm currently conflicted in getting a Motorcycle helmet like Ruroc Atlas 4.0. I may go with a Shoei or Arai but I don't think I need to spend that much for that type of helmet. I much rather go for the Ruroc helmet. What are your thoughts?
This makes a lot more sense to me given the speed potential of many of these scooters and the intended protection/speeds of bicycle and skateboard riders.
Hey Jess, great question. I have an Icon Airflite that I use if I’m usually doing extensive high speed riding. I believe the TSG helmet will give me sufficient protection at my usual commuting speeds. I don’t like the weight of the motohelmet for daily commuting because of the strain on my neck as well as the stifling heat. As for choice of helmet, I would just go with the Shoei or Arai. I’ve tried the Rurocs because they looked cool but they are kind of clunky and don’t breathe well. I ended up selling my dragon one to fund the Icon Airflite. I preferred the unobstructed fov in the airflite. Surprisingly, it breathed pretty well for a motohelmet while riding a scooter. (I don’t think the scooters are fast enough to get proper air into the helmets) I hope this helps
@@eyebahnrides Actually that does help, thanks! I just purchased a Fox V1 Motocross helmet to replace my Demon Podium because that helmet doesn't inspire any safety in case of an accident during summer riding. I'll stay with my TSG for Winter since I hardly do any high speed runs during winter. Thanks for your feedback!
@@jessa.3857 glad I could help!I think you'll enjoy that helmet for summer riding. The TSG is surprisingly amazing for winter riding. All you need is a good scarf to prevent the air from getting in and it's warm. I wore mine when it was -15 outside (windchill).
I get the same S***! viewer people don't understand that if we follow the same rules as cars they are freaking dangerous we always have to be aware of vehicles or we get hit
Yup there are certain things that we have to do for our safety. For example, filtering to the front of traffic. When I used to a motorcycle, I saw 2 accidents where a rider and their bike get sandwiched in between cars during an accident. Since then, I’ve always filtered to the front of the cars so I can always avoid getting sandwiched
Hey Fredrick, thanks for watching the video. I got the upgraded display + the display protector from @MichaelSha. I ordered a few parts from him to refresh the scooter since its almost 2 years old. You can contact him on FB or on his youtube channel
Hey SKNails, thanks for watching the video. Whether the Nami is worth it or not over the WKGTP is really up to the individual and what they’re looking for. There are things like top end speed, stability at top top speeds, and value for money that the WKGTP does well. However, the Nami does ride comfort, design, and handling really well. I personally believe that these are a few of the things that make that price difference worth it. However, a fan of Kaabo will tell you otherwise. I know this isn’t as definitive as you’d like but it really is quite subjective. It’s like comparing a Hellcat to a GTR, each one has its merits and it’s hardcore fanbase.
@@eyebahnrides yes i agree, im looking for comfort mostly, batery is good on both, top speed it dont count for me i would ride it slow, handling at normal speed on nami better even if GT got dual forks? why nami didnt do dual forks, it would look insane
@@sknails2723 The Nami are definitely more comfortable to ride because the WKGTP is very stiff despite its suspension. The dual forks only really come in handy at the top end speed because it helps stabilize the scooter from speed wobbles, however, at 0-45mph the Nami doesn't need the dual stem. It's quite agile for a big scooter and the suspension really helps keep it planted when doing tight maneuvers. Both scooters have a terrible turning radius when you're in a tight space because of how limited the neck is and the size of the scooter. I've had my Nami for almost 2 years now and I can say that I like it as is, and I don't need the dual stem. With an adjustment to the suspension along with proper riding form, the Burn E is great at all speeds. I hope this helps!
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! I got the ticket for riding my EUC in the bikelanes. They were also giving eskateboarders, surrons, and mopeds tickets that day. EUCs, Eskateboards, and Surrons are technically illegal in NYC and operating them on public roads can result in a ticket if the cops are being jerks. Thats a big reason why I went with the super73 when purchasing my ebike because it was one of the most "legally set up ebikes" on the market at the time.
Hi Nathan, thank you for watching the video and welcome to the channel! Before doing the upgrades, I had about 2250* miles (3621+ km). Unfortunately, my mileage was wiped when I had the display and wiring upgraded. So, it now reads 130 miles.
It’s pretty much the same here. The cops are pretty receptive if the PEV community and they let you do your thing as long as you’re not being reckless jerk. However, they do have their moments
Cyclists always trying to prove they're faster than a scooter but they don't understand just how fast some of these babies are. I experience it all the time in Boston/Cambridge
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! That’s the only explanation lol. The crazy thing is they get so reckless about it too. My manager passed a spandex guy on a rental scooter once and the guy freaked out to the point that the guy hit a pedestrian trying to overtake my manager. Other than that, what’s it like riding up there? Assume it’s more chill and open than down here
@@eyebahnrides it's chill with a few scary moments but I think that's just sadly the case with our micromobility vehicles. I'm lucky, my commute has a lot of protected bike lanes but sometimes you gotta mix with traffic and ride more aggressive. But I've gotten more comfortable doing that. I definitely want to ride mine around NYC someday.
@@DivineDart ah that's awesome. I wish NYC had more protected bike lanes because I enjoy just cruising around and taking my time. Hopefully, you can come down and make it to one of the group rides. The most chill ones are the Super73 rides that we do, the other rides can be quite fast and aggressive. Especially if you're not used to ducking and weaving through tight congested spaces lol
thanks for watching one of the original Full Commute Experience videos! There's a bunch of those folks in all these videos and it makes me sad lol. I know there are countries in the world that don't need it but we def need it in NYC lol
I find it hilarious that cyclists think they have any chance gapping a performance scooter. Even just my Apollo Ghost will dust any cyclist with ease in gear 1
Hi Connor, thanks for watching. I totally agree with you! I totally get that some of these folks are super competitive but there’s no chance of keeping up or dusting a dual motor scooter if we were actually trying. As a cyclist myself, I remember always messing with the cabs but never the mopeds back then 😅
Why did you stop in the middle on every crosswalk? Some general rules does not apply to scooters in your country/state? Edit: Do not bother to answer... Watched till end your video.. You are all the same. Rules does not apply for you guys...
Thanks for watching the video ChillMusic, I appreciate ya. We call it "Filtering to the front of traffic". It's something that most NYers do because at one point or another in our lives we've seen personally, read in the news, or personally knew someone that got "sandwiched" in between 2 vehicles because of driver didn't see the person. For decades, I thought this was a NYer thing. I learned that people in the DMV (DC, Maryland, VA) also did it when we were on our motorcycles. They also did it for same reasons. It's common practice and is widely accepted as part of the unspoken rules of the road here in NYC and something that I will continue doing even if they make it illegal. As long time driver whose lived in different states, I don't trust the way most people drive here so I'll keep doing it to increase my chances of making it home to my family. Hope this answers your question.
Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. Honestly, I haven’t seen them around. I know a few hotels in LIC are housing them but it’s pretty off the beating path.
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These ride vlogs are so relatable from out of staters running lights, people riding with no helmets or just not paying attention. That’s a NYC love story.
Hey RedMag, thanks for watching! It really is the love story of NYC. It’s about as realistic of an experience that we can show until that stupid heavy traffic on the roads and bike lanes returns once everyone is back in the office in the middle of summer 🥹. How’s your Queens Blvd commute been? It’s been pretty crazy on there lately
Nice smooth ride. Some ass stopped next to me on my ride in the shity and said “yo! That scooter’s nice! But that speed camera just popped you back there!” I replied “well, I hope it got a good shot of my ass!”
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I love your videos, love the style, love the mostly unedited rides. I started recording my scooter rides around Boston because of your channel. Keep up the good work.. I always look forward to Friday mornings!
Thanks for watching the videos and welcome to the channel Roger. I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you enjoy the style of the videos. Congrats on your new channel, it’ll be fun to see Boston through different perspective!
@@eyebahnrides Thanks! I only have a couple of videos up (new channel, thanks for the inspiration!) youtube.com/@BostonAdventureVlogs
@@rap5995 I'll definitely check it out and you're very welcome!
Hi from New Zealand.
Love your videos Ivan.
One of my new favorite channels.
Hi Rebecca, thank you for watching the videos and welcome to the channel! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos because they've been an absolute blast to make. I appreciate your kind words and your continued support!
Do you ride out in New Zealand?
@@eyebahnrides I do. I use my scoot to commute to/from work whenever I can. I live in a large city (well small compared to NYC but have the same issues just on a smaller scale).
I had a Vsett 9+ but have just upgraded to the 10+ to reduce the frequency I had to charge).
Keep up the great work on the videos.
@@user-ip2ni9fr8b Nice, the Vsett9+ is such a fun scooter to zip around the city! Safe riding as you navigate your city, as you said, same issues just smaller scale. Thank you, I look forward to your continued support!
*THESE NYC RIDES ARE AMAZING*
Hey Keith, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I'm glad that you enjoyed the sights and sounds of NYC during these rides!
@@eyebahnrides I'm literally a click away from getting a Roadrunner RS5 and can't wait to ride around NYC on it!
@@KeithPhillips early congrats! You’re gonna have a blast. Just take your time getting to know your machine before flying around lol. Also, get yourself some body armor, a good helmet, and Moto gloves. Everything is always trying to kill you on these roads 😅
@@eyebahnrides LOL I hear that!! I used to ride 600cc bikes in California late 90s - early 2000s. Can't wait to have a Roadrunner, it looks like a beast
Bro dinkey wasn’t staring, he was giving you the look of death. It’s like when you’re near a school at dismissal time and the mom is crossing with her kids. You’re fully stopped but she still gives you the look of death “DONT YOU F’N MOVE! 🤬”. 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for watching one of the original "full commute experience videos" and welcome to the channel! All the craziness that you see along with the stare downs from bro dinkies are all part of that experience 😭😭😭😭😭
Forget about those solid green lights. The lights have been reprogrammed so you can’t go more than one or two at a time-ESPECIALLY at the weeeee hours of the morning!
Congrats, Ivan! You're on the final stretch to 1k subs )
Hey vredda, thanks for watching and welcome back! Yup! We're well on our way to 1000. I think the channel will hit that milestone before the end of the month.
Just got my hands on the upgraded aovo pro 10.5ah and 20mph speed I will be using this for short commutes and it's a great addition to my growing collection
Congrats on your new ride! Enjoy the heck out of it, but more importantly, ride safe! 🙏🏼
Your videos are the best!
Glad you left in all the stops, always interesting seeing what’s going on, and the flow is better imo.
Edit: I got my TSG Pass Pro this week, and I love it! All thanks to your videos.
Thank for watching the video and welcome to the channel Jocke. I appreciate your kind words and support. I’m glad you like this style of video because, honestly, it’s the most fun to make! On the vlogs, I have to focus so much on what I’m trying to say so I end up going much slower than usual. On these, I can focus more on the riding and enjoying it!
Congrats on the TSG Pass Pro! It’s a great looking helmet and it’s super light. Not quite as straining as a heavy moto helmet! How do you like riding with it so far?
@@eyebahnrides i totally understand that, I really like the vlogs also, been catching up on all your videos.
Living in small town it makes my palms sweaty just watching you navigate through that New York traffic, I really like how you ride aggressive and at the same time respectful.
The TSG is just amazing! I had a motorcycle helmet before, and it was a pain to wear, super heavy, very hot in the summer and it fogged up all the time. The TSG is so well ventilated and haven’t fogged up on me yet, and the field of vision is so good I felt like I wasn’t wearing a helmet the first times.
I’ve read a lot about the sizing on this helmet and I made the mistake of sizing up like many do, but I ended up returning it and getting my normal size. I’m 58 and the M fits just perfect. I guess it’s a matter of taste, but I want my helmet tight on my head, like it’s supposed to be.
How’s your helmet holding up after some time?
@@jockethebastard I'm glad you've been enjoying the other videos! I appreciate your patience with the older content because it took some time to dial the settings in and get the sound levels to where I'm happy with it. I'm actually really new to this filming and editing so it was quite a process over the last 6 months! As for the riding, it's always a balance of aggression and respect here in NYC. I know there are plenty of crazy people out there making crazy content but I wanted to show my community that there are people like me who can have a good time with out being a reckless jerk.
Thats great to hear and I totally agree with you about the moto helmets. There are times in the blistering hot summers of NYC that even the TSG feels hot and not ventilated enough. Thats why you see me constantly trying to adjust the visor so I can find a setting that works for me lol. I think you did the right thing with the sizing. You want it fitted to your head with out being too tight or too loose.
After a year of riding with it, it's holding up well. Its got plenty of scratches and chips, so it's looking well loved. At this point, I am looking for a replacement visor for the silver one and I'm looking for a blacked out one as well. It's not urgent, but I'd like to get it done sooner than later
By the way, what do you ride and where do you normally ride?
@@eyebahnrides
I’ve been jumping back and forth between older and newer videos and I can definitely tell the improvement in sound quality, great job! You seem to have gotten real good quality cameras from the start, cause I think the visuals are real good.
We haven’t gotten any real heat yet, although it’s been a warm week, 19-20 degrees Celsius. In the beginning of the week it was 5-6 degrees in the morning and I could really feel the cool air through helmet, so wouldn’t ride with it in winter for longer periods. It didn’t fog up at all at those temperatures either, and that’s a great improvement from my previous helmet.
I ride in a small town in northern Sweden, Örnsköldsvik. I ride Apollo Ghost, nothing close to your Nami, but it’s my “first” scooter. Actually my third, I bought 3 scooters in 2 months last summer. Started out with a 350w, upgraded to 500w (found a great deal) but it was a shitty scooter, sold that one and got the Ghost. I hit 62kmh as top speed, and that is enough to keep up with traffic around here, but I must admit that I would like some more top speed.
@@jockethebastard Thanks, I'm happy to see that you can hear the difference! The camera settings are a bit tougher because we have such a "high contrast environment" in NYC so regardless of settings, the footage will never be perfect because its an action camera. If I set it for low light because of the buildings, everything will get blown out when I'm out in the open. If I set it for bright conditions, when I get in between the buildings the footage is too dark lol. So, I just have it in the middle now and I just have to accept that it wont be perfect!.
Very nice! The ghost is a great scooter thats alot of fun to ride and it can definitely keep up with traffic. I went through the same process hahaha! I started with a Xiaomi, then upgraded to a segway, then to a Kaabo Mantis, and finally to the Nami Burn E all in a span of 2-3 months! The Mantis was great but just like you I was looking for a little bit more top end speed to keep up with traffic on the faster roads. Also, I needed something water resistant because its always wet here in NYC. What are you planning on getting next? lol
Great way to start my Friday morning. Watching my boi Ivan producing another banger using the meat shields..... lol Bro, your commentary cracks me up.
Ride That Tasty Wave
Thanks for watching and thank you for your continued support! I’m glad the videos could start your day off with a with a laugh! We gotta use whatever we can to our advantage out there! 😂🤣
Great video - I commute daily into NYC from Forest Hills, Queens on an Apollo Phantom V2 and looking to upgrade to the Nami Burn-E - very helpful video and excellent sound / quality.
How do you like those mirrors?
Hi Eric, Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I'm glad you enjoyed it and liked the quality! The mirrors are pretty good. I like that they have great clarity and the wider shape helms me see more.
Oh man, that's a heck of a trek from Forest Hills to the city. The roads on Queens Blvd or Metropolitan ave are so bad and the drivers are so aggressive, I can see why you want to upgrade to the Burn E! I used to live out in Kew Gardens on Metropolitan Ave and I used to ride a fixie to work in the city (before e-mobility was a thing). I remember having so many stressful encounters on the road regardless if I took Metropolitan or Queens Blvd all the way in. If you have the time, stop by the FluidFreeRide shop in BK and ask for Chuck. Let him know that you know me from the channel and he'll take care of you. They have the all the Namis except for the blast to test ride. Just make sure you bring your gear with you!
How do you like commuting in on the Phantom?
I’m living vicariously thru you. Thank u
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! Glad you enjoyed it! 👊🏼👊🏼
Your route goes way south to Williamsburg bridge, then all the way back north. Not from NY, but your route map at the end (which is very cool) visually shows a MUCH shorter route over the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge (had to look that up). Why not cut your route way shorter and go that way? Your scooter is fast enough to flow with traffic, especially rush hour traffic. Also, from your work to home, how long would that commute be in a car?
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! The main reason is, I bring everyone along on these longer "ride therapy" routes that I have through the city because I love being on the road. There's just something about flying through the city by yourself! The other reason is, I did the short route quite a bit early in the channel and it's less interesting because there's just less to see. The longer routes range anywhere between 30-50 minutes while the short route is 16 minutes lol. I often use the shorter route when I'm rushing to work or I want to get home quickly.
If I drove to midtown, during off peak hours, it's only 30 minutes. During rush hour it could be anywhere between an hour to 90 minutes and I have to pay about $75 for 8 hours of parking.. If I take the public transportation and everything runs perfectly (it rarely does), it could take me 30-40 min to get to work. Commuting via public transportation can take 45-60 min in reality lol.
I hope this helps shed some light on it!
your videos are wicked bro and them people looking at you bro wanna be you 😊💯🤟
thanks for watching this one as well! I'm glad that yall are enjoying the full commute series, this is my favorite to record because I don't have to focus on anything but the ride! When I do some of the other videos, I'm trying to remember key points that I want to cover. In these, I can just bring ya'll along for the ride and just have a conversation with the camera as if yall were riding with me!
yes thats wot i do just let the camara roll there,s less editing aswell😊@@eyebahnrides
great vid!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to make 👊🏼🙏🏼
One of my new favorite channels. This was a good ride, its getting warm out here in NYC so the videos are just gonna get better. What are you gonna do about hot days? Does the Burn E ever overheat?
Thanks for watching the video and welcome back! I appreciate the support 👊🏼. I’m so excited for this warmer weather but I’m definitely not looking forward to the heat and humidity of summer lol. The Burn E does really well in the summer. I’ve never had it overheat even with high speed riding. Last year I switched to motor temp sensor in the summer and it was always good. The controller is located at the front of the scooter so it gets alot if air and it helps with cooling.
Though the have heard of heavier guys
(250+lb) blowing out the fuses when riding at high speeds.
“Gotta move man!” I say that every day but the idiots are TERRIFIED to drive now. They think there’s a camera hiding behind every tree.
Nice channel Ivan. Can you recommend accessories for the Nami Burn E 2 Max?
I'm glad you've been enjoying the channel! My Burn- E is relatively untouched and unmodded. The few things I've added to the scooter are in the video's description. As for the ones with no amazon link I have a frame slider on there, Deity grips, Carbon Revo washers for the deck, a Carbon Revo Kiddie bar that I don't use as much anymore, and finally the Gemini Titan OLED 4000 lumen lights (for the dark winters. these headlights project further since the main headlight is such a wide spread).
so nice!! really awesome set up sir!
Thanks for watching Floyd, I’m glad you enjoyed the set up! 👊🏼👊🏼
Thanks for sharing your ride(s)! I noticed you typically are traveling around 20-35 mph, with an occasional blast to 40-45 mph. I can now see why people in the city say a 35-40 mph scooter is more than enough!
For NYC... Yeah, the combination of the density of pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars with the occasional worn asphalt PLUS! the speed limit in place - 28-33mph is the sweet spot for a bike/scooter. Ideally, I'd like more power, not for the speed, but to effortlessly stay at that sweet spot and not feel the motor straining.
Hey SS Offshore and Luis, you’re both absolutely correct. The density of traffic and the terrible state the roads are in, forces you to go slower. 30-45 is the sweet spot. People always ask me why I don’t use the top end speed of the Nami much, I think videos like these demonstrate the reasons why we can’t really fly around NYC consistently 😂😅
@@eyebahnrides Not that going over 45 on a scooter is a calming experience, but I totally get both of your points! The torque and being able to pass quickly and get out of harms way is clearly more of a benefit than the higher top speeds!
@@ssoffshore5111 yup! Top end speed is more for the bragging rights lol.
@@eyebahnrideshat, but most cities have other commuters to be aware of as well right? We have a responsibility in part to enhance the reputation of the scooter community I think. Be safe and respectful and all that feel good shit 😂
Great ride as usual brother. Watching you with a scotch on the couch in Melbourne, Aust. Looking forward to long cruise myself tomorrow. ❤
I have seen so many videos of e-bikes or e-scooter getting sideswiped by cars they think they own the road even though it not the case
Yup. Over the last 20+ years of riding in NYC (ebikes, escooters, fixie, road bikes, rollerblades), I’ve been bumped, swiped, and hit a bunch of times by all kinds of vehicles. Back then it was just the cabs I would worry about. Now it’s cabs, box trucks, and everything in between 😅
I think I might have seen you (maybe not this day) on my ride into Manhattan (from Uptown Bronx) on the Express Bus down 5th to 33rd street.
Not too many of yall ride with the full helmet,gloves and jacket.
Stay safe out in the NYC "concrete jungle" streets .🛴🗽
Hey Nerd's World NYC, thanks for watching and welcome back! It's possible that it was me. I tend to fly down 5th even when I'm not recording because it's quite entertaining navigating all that lol. I agree and I find it sad that most people won't use full protective gear. I know we look crazy but its saved be before and I hope it'll do so again in the future should I need it!
I definitely try to stay as safe as possible in the concrete jungle. Hmmmm .... I gotta use that more in my intros for NYC... Thanks!!
So badass..!!
Thanks for watching Chris! This was a fun ride 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Great video! Although I have a question. Is it really legal to go during a red light on a Scooter? I'm not from NY nor i'm familiar with the street laws in NY but I've visited the city a few times and never rode a scooter or a bike on public roads. That's the reason of my question.
Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If we were going on black and white laws by the book, it would not be legal to run the red. You know what else is illegal in NYC? Carrying ice cream in your pocket on Sundays lol. In all seriousness though, there’s a flow to the traffic that we locals just work with through years of experience. Sometimes you take the light sometimes you don’t, there’s no rhyme or reason to it other than do it safely. There’s tons of unspoken rules of the road for vehicles, alternative transport, and pedestrian so that’s one of the reasons why it seems so chaotic in NYC. In the heat of the moment we all complain about it but deep down inside we understand 😂.
Check out my recent full commute video on the Nami Klima. I do commentary on things like why we do what we do. As far as the way law enforcement responds to the running of red lights, it depends on who you get. Some folks just want to see the city burn and they ticket everyone. On the other hand, you get some cops that get irritated that they had to tell you to go when the road is clear.
I hope this answers your question!
Cool video, have driven by car downtown but not ridden a scooter. If looks kinda unstable, is that just the camera mount or do you feel like the scoot is a bit jumpy?
thanks for joining us on one of the first versions of the full commute experience series and welcome to the channel Puzzle. It's a ton of fun riding the scooter in the city and, honestly, a much more enjoyable experience than driving nowadays.
The scooter isn't jumpy or anything. What the camera is capturing is my weight shifting constantly as I accelerate, decelerate, and turn. Riding a high performance scooter is a really active experience especially if you want to maintain proper stability
dope. makes me wanna commute to work on one.
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel dzay carter. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it’s inspiring you to ride. The video did it’s job if it makes you want to get out there and ride! 👊🏼👊🏼 if you end up going out, stay safe out there.
Eyebahn I would like to accompany you on a city ride one day If your ever up for it
Hey Mark, thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! That would be dope. I’ll let you know the next time I do a mini group ride. What do you ride?
This is pretty cool coming from a newcomer to the E-scooter riding community.
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Also, welcome to the e-scooter fam! What are you riding?
@@eyebahnrides Apollo Ghost 2022
Nice vid. What kind of display is that? Looks different than the flat one mine came with.
Hey Ian, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I ordered a few upgrades from @michaelsha directly for my scooter since it’s almost 2 years old and I wanted to refresh. One of the upgrades is the new display with the display protector. It’s one of the best upgrades I’ve done along with the working light/turn signal switch!
@@eyebahnrides thx brother. Going to reach out to him. Btw, love the tour of NY. I have fond pre Covid memories of my family and I visiting Manhattan during Christmas time. Best place on earth to be in NY during the holiday season. Would luv to see a vid from you during the holiday season!
@@Zno4theWin Sounds good! You can reach out to him on RUclips or on FB. Michael Sha is really responsive and is super helpful.
That sounds like a really fun memory! NYC during the holidays is quite the sight and most people don't realize that most of the places you see in the movies/ TV are real. I'll definitely keep that in mind this year. Since the channel is relatively new, I wasn't sure that people wanted to see that type of ride during the holidays. Now that I have a better idea of what the community likes, I'll try to do one this year. I just hope its not too cold because it's brutal riding around in those kind of conditions lol
Hi fellow Max owner here. Just curious, you said you used to ride the EUC, haven´t seen a video from you riding one. Did you give that up for the Nami or what is the backstory here? :)
Hey Snorri, thanks for watching this one too! I started this channel I created this channel in September and posted my first video at the end of October. I had an Inmotion V11 way before I started the channel so I don't have any recordings from then. I stopped riding my EUC after I got into an accident and fractured my hand. When I recovered, I sold it for my Super73 because I lost my confidence in my ability to navigate the city with it.
Aye where can I buy the nami klima street tires I don't see it anywhere lol? Do u know any website that sells the klima brand same kind street tires?
Hey Julian, thanks for watching the video. I think the Klima uses a specific CST tire. If you're in NYC, it's best to stop by FluidFreeRide in BK to see if they have the tire in stock. If not, I would reach out to Michael Sha directly through the Nami FB group and he can probably sell you a few sets.
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Yo how far do you live form the Jollibee? I love that place
Jollibee is my sht lol. That’s chicken joy with gravy and the spaghetti on the side is one of my favorite things on the menu. I’m about 5 min by pev or 10-15 min walk from it so I’m pretty close. Which one do you go to?
Hi Ivan, loving your videos. They are very informative.
If you were buying a nami right now and space weren’t an issue would you choose the base Burn E2 or spend more for the max?
Read through all the comments but didn’t see this question asked. Thanks!
Hi YIB YUB, thanks for watching the videos and welcome to the channel! I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos and are getting something from them.
If i we're going to decide between E2 and E2 Max and space and/or budget weren't an issue, I would always go Max. I like that I can tone down the performance when I don't feel like using it and crank it up when I do. However, I would also be happy with the E2 if it were just a pure commuter/ joyride scooter. I hope this answers your question!
I know your question was not directed to me but I will say that I purchased the E2. It's a great scooter but I wish I'd of purchased the 2 Max. The top speed of the E2 is just not there, for me at least. I weigh about 208 lbs and can get my E2 up to about 44-47 MPH, with a full battery. Once the battery is around 60%, the top speed is about 39-41 MPH. However, when on back roads I'd like to get it up to 60 MPH to make short work of longer distances. Or at least when the battery is at a lower state of charge it can still go at least 50 MPH. I still love my E2, but think the E Max would be a better buy.
Ivan this is Rob I like to know where you get your Nami scooter from
Hey Rob, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel. I got my Burn E from FluidFreeRide in Brooklyn from Chuck. If you want to try them out, go see him and let him know I sent you. I don't get any kickbacks for sending people over but he will take care of you because we're friends! The folks at FFR BK are awesome people.
I notice bikes there don't run a blinking headlight or taillight for visibility, how come? Thanks...
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel Sam! Alot of the bikes and ebikes here are pretty bare bones and don't run any lights. It's terrible because you can't see a lot of them at night. Recently, I'm starting to see people at least put flashing headlights on and a red blinker on their body. I'm not sure why people don't do it because, I always thought it was common sense lol. I've been riding through NYC for the last 2 decades and I've ALWAYS worn some type of reflector or light for visibility. The only thing i haven't worn are those orange safety vests because i think it looks ugly lol
@@eyebahnrides I live upstate, Binghamton, I have a 13 mile commute thru Bing and then thru country roads to Conklin ( twice weekly, I'm lucky) I do this on a 2020 Juiced Crosscurrent X , all thru the winter as well, (provided no snow on the roads...) I use the Monteer 5000S Storm MTB Headlight and Lezyne Zecto Drive Rear Bicycle Light taillight great products! Enjoy your vids, pleasant commentary, commonsense risk taking! Be safe Mr.,
see you in your movies....LoL
@@samhavholm Great choice of bike and smart with the lighting! I'm sure it can get really dark on those country roads! I remember visiting SUNY Bing in high school and being totally freaked out at how dark it is outside of the city lol.
Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you liked the video style. I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos on the channel and stay safe on those country roads!
I commute daily on my dualtron thunder.. how's the real world range on your nami? Do you have range anxiety
Hey Emmanuel, thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! The DT Thunder is a heck of a scooter, it must be alot of fun to commmute on it. My range depends on how aggressive I'm riding. If i'm not doing anything crazy I have about 60-70 miles of range. This is estimated from me charging every 5 days of commuting with a round trip commute of approximately 12 miles. For everything that I do, including these long rides and group rides, I've never had range anxiety. I must say I've never been to a group ride long enough to test the limits of the battery.
When the scooter was still new and the battery had less cycles on it, I did a 50+mile highspeed ride and I still had 12% when i got home. The route was Woodside to Belt Pkwy to Marine Pkwy Bridge to Rockaway Beach to Cross Bay Blvd to Cunningham Park to Whitestone to Astoria Park and back to Woodside all on one charge!
Hey Ivan, I have a concerning question for you. Since you have a very powerful scooter that hits high speeds with ease, do you feel that your TSG helmet would protect you in an event of a high speed crash? I say this because I have the same helmet and I'm currently conflicted in getting a Motorcycle helmet like Ruroc Atlas 4.0. I may go with a Shoei or Arai but I don't think I need to spend that much for that type of helmet. I much rather go for the Ruroc helmet. What are your thoughts?
This makes a lot more sense to me given the speed potential of many of these scooters and the intended protection/speeds of bicycle and skateboard riders.
Hey Jess, great question. I have an Icon Airflite that I use if I’m usually doing extensive high speed riding. I believe the TSG helmet will give me sufficient protection at my usual commuting speeds. I don’t like the weight of the motohelmet for daily commuting because of the strain on my neck as well as the stifling heat.
As for choice of helmet, I would just go with the Shoei or Arai. I’ve tried the Rurocs because they looked cool but they are kind of clunky and don’t breathe well. I ended up selling my dragon one to fund the Icon Airflite. I preferred the unobstructed fov in the airflite. Surprisingly, it breathed pretty well for a motohelmet while riding a scooter. (I don’t think the scooters are fast enough to get proper air into the helmets)
I hope this helps
@@eyebahnrides Actually that does help, thanks! I just purchased a Fox V1 Motocross helmet to replace my Demon Podium because that helmet doesn't inspire any safety in case of an accident during summer riding. I'll stay with my TSG for Winter since I hardly do any high speed runs during winter. Thanks for your feedback!
@@jessa.3857 glad I could help!I think you'll enjoy that helmet for summer riding. The TSG is surprisingly amazing for winter riding. All you need is a good scarf to prevent the air from getting in and it's warm. I wore mine when it was -15 outside (windchill).
I get the same S***! viewer people don't understand that if we follow the same rules as cars they are freaking dangerous we always have to be aware of vehicles or we get hit
Yup there are certain things that we have to do for our safety. For example, filtering to the front of traffic. When I used to a motorcycle, I saw 2 accidents where a rider and their bike get sandwiched in between cars during an accident. Since then, I’ve always filtered to the front of the cars so I can always avoid getting sandwiched
im all for e scooters on the road but im not a fan of cutting in between cars. makes it dangerous for the rider in both vehicles.
Appreciate ya watching
Where did you get your nami display sunshade?
Hey Fredrick, thanks for watching the video. I got the upgraded display + the display protector from @MichaelSha. I ordered a few parts from him to refresh the scooter since its almost 2 years old. You can contact him on FB or on his youtube channel
Can u compare Nami to WolfKing GT pro? Is Nami worth its money, its 1 grand more expensive.
Hey SKNails, thanks for watching the video. Whether the Nami is worth it or not over the WKGTP is really up to the individual and what they’re looking for. There are things like top end speed, stability at top top speeds, and value for money that the WKGTP does well. However, the Nami does ride comfort, design, and handling really well. I personally believe that these are a few of the things that make that price difference worth it. However, a fan of Kaabo will tell you otherwise.
I know this isn’t as definitive as you’d like but it really is quite subjective. It’s like comparing a Hellcat to a GTR, each one has its merits and it’s hardcore fanbase.
@@eyebahnrides yes i agree, im looking for comfort mostly, batery is good on both, top speed it dont count for me i would ride it slow, handling at normal speed on nami better even if GT got dual forks? why nami didnt do dual forks, it would look insane
@@sknails2723 The Nami are definitely more comfortable to ride because the WKGTP is very stiff despite its suspension. The dual forks only really come in handy at the top end speed because it helps stabilize the scooter from speed wobbles, however, at 0-45mph the Nami doesn't need the dual stem. It's quite agile for a big scooter and the suspension really helps keep it planted when doing tight maneuvers. Both scooters have a terrible turning radius when you're in a tight space because of how limited the neck is and the size of the scooter. I've had my Nami for almost 2 years now and I can say that I like it as is, and I don't need the dual stem. With an adjustment to the suspension along with proper riding form, the Burn E is great at all speeds.
I hope this helps!
@@eyebahnrides glad to hear it u like the product, did u ever think to get trade scoooter for ebike?
Why did u get a Ticket? We can't ride some places?
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! I got the ticket for riding my EUC in the bikelanes. They were also giving eskateboarders, surrons, and mopeds tickets that day. EUCs, Eskateboards, and Surrons are technically illegal in NYC and operating them on public roads can result in a ticket if the cops are being jerks. Thats a big reason why I went with the super73 when purchasing my ebike because it was one of the most "legally set up ebikes" on the market at the time.
@@eyebahnrides okay, ty!
how many miles have you put on your burn e?
Hi Nathan, thank you for watching the video and welcome to the channel! Before doing the upgrades, I had about 2250* miles (3621+ km). Unfortunately, my mileage was wiped when I had the display and wiring upgraded. So, it now reads 130 miles.
If a cop is feeling petty in Texas u can actually get a ticket for speeding on a scooter the limit is 20mphs
It’s pretty much the same here. The cops are pretty receptive if the PEV community and they let you do your thing as long as you’re not being reckless jerk. However, they do have their moments
Cyclists always trying to prove they're faster than a scooter but they don't understand just how fast some of these babies are.
I experience it all the time in Boston/Cambridge
Thanks for watching the video and welcome to the channel! That’s the only explanation lol. The crazy thing is they get so reckless about it too. My manager passed a spandex guy on a rental scooter once and the guy freaked out to the point that the guy hit a pedestrian trying to overtake my manager.
Other than that, what’s it like riding up there? Assume it’s more chill and open than down here
@@eyebahnrides it's chill with a few scary moments but I think that's just sadly the case with our micromobility vehicles. I'm lucky, my commute has a lot of protected bike lanes but sometimes you gotta mix with traffic and ride more aggressive. But I've gotten more comfortable doing that.
I definitely want to ride mine around NYC someday.
@@DivineDart ah that's awesome. I wish NYC had more protected bike lanes because I enjoy just cruising around and taking my time.
Hopefully, you can come down and make it to one of the group rides. The most chill ones are the Super73 rides that we do, the other rides can be quite fast and aggressive. Especially if you're not used to ducking and weaving through tight congested spaces lol
@@eyebahnrides honestly that sounds like a blast i'll have to keep my eyes peeled for those
Gee, "Pops" has no helmet! Wonder how he ever got to be so old, huh?
thanks for watching one of the original Full Commute Experience videos! There's a bunch of those folks in all these videos and it makes me sad lol. I know there are countries in the world that don't need it but we def need it in NYC lol
I find it hilarious that cyclists think they have any chance gapping a performance scooter. Even just my Apollo Ghost will dust any cyclist with ease in gear 1
Hi Connor, thanks for watching. I totally agree with you! I totally get that some of these folks are super competitive but there’s no chance of keeping up or dusting a dual motor scooter if we were actually trying. As a cyclist myself, I remember always messing with the cabs but never the mopeds back then 😅
Hi how are you
Hey Teddy, thanks for watching! Doing well with the warmer weather here, how you doing?
@@eyebahnrides i am fine
@@teddy_123. 👊
Why did you stop in the middle on every crosswalk? Some general rules does not apply to scooters in your country/state?
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Do not bother to answer... Watched till end your video.. You are all the same. Rules does not apply for you guys...
Thanks for watching the video ChillMusic, I appreciate ya. We call it "Filtering to the front of traffic". It's something that most NYers do because at one point or another in our lives we've seen personally, read in the news, or personally knew someone that got "sandwiched" in between 2 vehicles because of driver didn't see the person. For decades, I thought this was a NYer thing. I learned that people in the DMV (DC, Maryland, VA) also did it when we were on our motorcycles. They also did it for same reasons.
It's common practice and is widely accepted as part of the unspoken rules of the road here in NYC and something that I will continue doing even if they make it illegal. As long time driver whose lived in different states, I don't trust the way most people drive here so I'll keep doing it to increase my chances of making it home to my family.
Hope this answers your question.
Have you been out by where all these migrants are supposed to be piled up
Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. Honestly, I haven’t seen them around. I know a few hotels in LIC are housing them but it’s pretty off the beating path.