The worst part about having a bike is people finding out you have a bike and they wanna tell you how dangerous it is. Like why do you think I even get on the thing lol.
At 84, I still ride because I can. it’s the only thing in my life that resembles adventure ; I aged out of things like sailing and scuba diving, which require a younger mans body. Also, I was a late bloomer; I didn’t start riding until I was 62. Since then I’ve logged about 150,000 miles on three machines. As I write, I’m on a riding weekend with my son in the NC mountains. Objectively, I have many reasons to hang up my spurs, but it will be while, yet.
You don't sound like a man who plays around. Im seeing the comment late but I'm glad everyone else seemed to enjoy your story as much as i did. Really great to hear from you sir! 🫡🫡
I feel the same. Had three close friends die, regularly ride up on accidents in the local Twisties, it's hot and uncomfortable, nobody pays attention when they drive, money gets sucked out of your wallet, and yet, I still ride. I guess I ride for that fleeting moment of oneness with the machine, the environment, and the mind. Stay safe and ride on.
It's a topic I keep pondering. I tried to put into words but it was 15 min ahdh mess of disconnected thoughts. I will eventually delve into the psychology of why we do this and what makes us different enough to crave like you said those fleeting moments and that awakening we feel on these machines. Stay safe sir thanks for reaching out!
My dad and uncle raced and rode in the SF South Bay Area. They had a few friends die & my dad and stepmom got hit by a drunk driver on Hwy 1. My stepmom broke her back in 3 places. My dad fractured his back and didn't find out til 30 years later when a Dr. noticed it in an x-ray. Anyway, I was told growing up that it was too dangerous to ride around here. But now I'm in my late 50's and have been riding for about 2 years now. Really need to watch out for the bad drivers in my area. Either keep your distance from them, let them go, or shoot past them, depending on the situation. Also, I really watch for people blowing red lights so I don't get t-boned going through the green. Red light runners is a thing around here now as no one gets caught.
I'm 79 and still riding. Have done 30+ cross country trips with a good friend......but I was 30-40 years younger then and now...I occasionally take my 2021 Rocket 3 out for a 1 hour ride. Time does take its toll and losing my riding buddy to giving up on riding, has left me with a riding group that is into 40-50 mph BS and I no longer enjoy being with them. Another of my riding friends recently died (so unable to ride...hehe,) I so enjoyed your absolutely frank discussion about the perception of riding vs. the reality of it!. The PAIN of doing 600 miles in a day is horrific and you don't feel cool when your shoulder is killing you!! Excellent expose of real riding!
Never give up on speed. I'd like to think I'll be looking for that rush as long as I can drive or swing a leg over. Currently 54 and just got a bike, first one in over 21 yrs, and first day I was looking on modifications to make it faster lol. Z900rs isn't really about speed but nostalgia and riding pleasure, but I digress. Keep on riding!!!
Bro MASSIVE respect for anyone able to cover that kind of milage. I couldn't in my 20s and I still haven't in my 30s. I'm having a blast for the first hour, getting by the second and absolutely pissed thw rest of the time lol I think this may be a symptom of the bikes I've chosen being poor tourers but I also think there's an aspect of rugged wherewithal I just don't seem to have. Thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out!
@@QuinnBoone You're a poser on a sewing machine. Grow a set and ride a H-D, and you can toss your knitted ball sac warmers in the trash, because a Harley Davidson will always keep you warm.
Some really valid points raised here. In my teens and early 20's I was on scooters and an SV650. Had to sell the SV due to storage constraints. I was off bikes for about 7 years but it never went out of my head. Glad to say I returned last year on a ZX-6R. The wife is now pregnant so I am definitely more cautious about riding. Where I live bikers are in such a small minority, drivers are not paying attention to bikers on the road. Every now and then you head an incident on the news "Motorcycle and car accident" and your mind goes to the worst place. It could've been me. But as I always say, if you have your wits about you and ride safely, you'll make it home. Stay safe
I really miss my zx6r. I feel like upgrading to a liter bike was a mistake when i did. We have a guy locally who will just ride in circles at 13k rpm not sure if he's trying to tell me to come play or what🤣 I'm able to keep everything in the house now but back in the day I was having to walk half a mile to a friend's house where my bike was in his garage... safe storage is an understandable problem. Congrats on the baby, Ride safe!
You are so correct. Every time I hear of a motorcycle accident on the radio while driving my car it makes me cringe. You are so correct. It makes me sad and scared all at the same time yet, I still get on my machine, currently a 2021 Kawasaki Z900 RS Café. I think this is probably motorcycle number 30 at this point through my 30+ year riding career. Stay safe ladies and gents.
drive defensive always watching always aware where others are, leave your self escape routes, stay away from traffic as best you can. it is dangerous sport but to me worth it for the fun.
I had a bad experience with someone pulling out right in front of me on my first ride of course I watched enough dandanthefireman to remember progressive breaking and finding my escape route but the anxiety and overwhelming fear that kicked in afterwards made me stop for about a month but like you said I kept thinking about it dreaming about it and couldn’t resist going back. It’s too much fun the moment I start rolling all anxiety goes away. Stay safe everyone
Dan has some incredible content. Great resource to get ideas for what to practice. I've had abs since my last bike which really helps but I've been in a heavy brake situation with a friend who didn't and he went across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic into a ditch because he couldn't brake correctly in a panic.
@@jolkraeremeark6949 that's okay and good to admit. It doesn't have to be for everyone and it doesn't make you wrong for your feelings. Maybe we are just fucked up from traumatic experiences and numb to danger and use that as a badge of honor by risking life and limb to feel alive.
Wow it’s crazy to read others have the same experience. I’m addicted to riding bro. Whenever I stop for a period of time I can’t get it out of my head. I’m not quitting especially since I just got an MT10
Riding is addictive, right on. I returned to riding last year, 66 y.o. after a 35 year hiatus. Oh well, I found out I still love wind therapy as much as I did in my youth :)
Man you have my respect. I wish my back loved Supersport riding as much as I do. Considering talking to a surgeon to maybe get that ability back. Glad to hear you made your way back!
You nailed it man. "Riding is a craft." Most beginners (Including myself) don't realize how much effort and awareness it takes to ride and stay alive. Advanced riding is an artform, really. My first year of riding was the worst as far as close calls and wrecks. I've never had so many animals run out into the road as i did that first year 😆 Edit: You know that Tahoe driver told that story at the dinner table that night 😂
the best thing you can do is to take the advice you get from riding a bike and apply it to cars because most of the learning curve is recognizing traffic patterns
I like to ride because I can just focus on the task of riding and being safe instead of the everyday rut. Plus I think I’m like that dog putting his head out the window of a car😂
When riding, you gotta expect bullshit to happen. People don't always see you, as you're so much smaller than a car. In Norway, we have a lot of deer, especially in this area, and when I ride in the dark I am ALWAYS on a lookout for them.
Two years ago I witnessed a rider get cutoff by a semi causing him to wreck bad. I ended up pulling the rider thinking he was gone it was horrific, witnessing it all I decided to sell my Harley Street Glide as I am a dad to three young boys. But here two years later I am about to buy a new bike as I understand things happen in life you have zero control over and riding the bike with my middle son who loves it to ME out ways what could possibly happen. I have decided I will continue riding and be as safe as I can, enjoying the fun it brings to my son and myself hoping one day when he’s old enough we can roll together.
Very sad to see something that bad up close. If it didn't change you that would be odd. I think you're different now and you will ride different and we all at some level have to accept some level of powerlessness but accepting that and taking that power back over your own life and existence is part of the joy of riding. It's empowering for me. Thanks for reaching out!
Other road users make me feel like quitting. The other day I had someone blind me, at night, using their full beams coming in the opposite direction. That morning I had another driver deliberately swerve towards me because I told him to get off my rear wheel. But I soon realised there's no way I'm giving this up because no matter how much I hate people, I love this shit way more.
Ya I don't ride at night and I also try not to ride at peak traffic hours or on busy streets. Those parts of riding ruin any fun for me as well and I just end up full of anxiety. I feel you for sure. I have a couple recordings where I should be reacting to the drivers mistakes and instead I'm screaming "get out the car and I will fuck your old ass up old man!" I'm not proud of it lol
@@admireinspire I think we all do things many of us aren't proud of in the heat of the moment. I can forgive genuine mistakes but the vast majority of issues I have with others is the ignorance, arrogance and deliberate aggression that occurs regardless of being on a bike, in a car or on foot. I often ask myself how I haven't smashed mirrors yet and I don't really have an answer.
@@loftyintentions1985 ya few times a day I'm wondering if it's safer to uppercut the mirror on the right or left side and hmmm won't lifting my foot that high be possible and safer?🤔
Good points and I agree. I have seen many guys who are either potential riders or who own motorcycles but only do short rides once in a while, because of all the reasons you mentioned. I have been riding for 30+ years and will continue as long as I can. This is my meditation, escape and fun. Ride safe!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. I have a theory that we might be neurologically different from either experience or upbringing so what scares the hell out of some people and makes them run screaming, gives us enjoyment and makes us come back time and time again. No science to back this but its a pet theory of mine. 😁
Dude. I had a moment yesterday. I was going over a hill too fast and couldnt see what was over the other side. When i topped the hill there was a sharp corner. I kept it on the road and upright but it was definitely a learning experience.
I've been there. I topped a hill at night no street light and I saw the slightest glimpse of something In the road. Only had time to let off throttle before I hit it. Jumped both wheels airborne. Landed and as I'm thanking God I realize I've bent both rims lol was on the shoulder for 3 hours waiting for a tow. Just like you said I was going too fast at the wrong time. The glimpse I got made me think it was a dead deer but we went back a mile to find what it was and we couldn't find anything. Somehow ruined my tires, oil pan and fairings on... nothing????
Size of bike and engine power is at thing. Increasingly people are waking up to smaller bikes like Royal Enfields. I ride a smaller capacity bike and its great. I live in a country area with narrow winding roads. Its made for it. I have friends who've got sports bikes and big tourers and adventure bikes. They are too powerful, hard to handle and prone to being dropped. All they do is struggle with the bike.
100% all the power makes people often try to make a track out of their dense city streets or local main sprawl often with terrible results. This is the slowest bike I've had in probably 6 years and it's the bike I've enjoyed the most and I've had almost 0 close calls and I think thise things are all related. I could honestly downsize a bit more and i might be even happier idk. Thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out!
Mastering a smaller fun bike is a joy, speed and hp are not everything, cornering braking are fun for me I love the twisties, blasting 180mph done it, more fun doing 60 dragging a peg feeling that twitch as back end is on edge of traction, that is living. Old shirt I had said life begins and 170mph. I had one made later that said life begins at at 45 degrees lean angle
I've gotten a bee in my helmet, and down the back of my shirt receiving multiple stings both times. Been riding since 1998 I'm now 65 years and still riding my 2008 Concours. Like your videos. Never crashed but studied safety on my own through Rider, Motorcyclist and several other magazines. Always keep cool and let the offenders have their way. I ride as if I'm invisible always anticipating someone does not see me. Without naming them with colors as you do but I've always had my yellow, red stages always practice braking and swerving and have never been afraid of that front brake. Keep up the good work of educating riders and stay safe.
I've never done any formal classes sadly I definitely need to. I've seen Dan the fireman do accident break downs where he he's the color system and seeing you mention it made me realize it's a system bigger than just his channel and something I should know as well. Sometimes we want to save the bees sometimes they cant die soon enough🤣 Thank you for the kind words!
Amen! Great video man. It’s definitely not a hobby that appeals to most but that’s what I like about it. Here in Tampa Bay I’m going to be funky nasty after a long ride and that’s perfectly okay. I’m going to have terrible drivers to contend with and that’s okay. But I’m also going to have an ear to ear grin on my face ripping down the road feeling the wind and listening to the sweet music of that triple singing underneath me and that’s what we’re here for.
I think some people just need more excitement and more danger to get the happiness some people get by like watching movies and that's just our reality lol I'm just really glad these crazy insane machines exist to keep our dopamine pumping!
Your video is hilarious and very true. Motorcycles are ingrained in my brain. I listen to you and enjoy a great laugh because you know the realities of riding, good and bad, and you keep doing it. You did a great job on your first list video! I'm excited this morning because I met a couple of guys last night at the local convenience store. One had an 08'ZX14, and the . 23' ZX6R. I was in my car but I went to talk to them. We are going to take a ride this morning. The roads will be new to me so it will be fun. I will take my 21'GSXR1000R out. I'm 60 and after 42 years of riding, this never gets old for me. Be safe!!
Breaking out the big boy! Thanks for the complements trying to get the movation to get out of bed rn and finish a couple and i think you did it! You've gotta teach me the damn yoga secrets to still be able to even ride a Supersport after 20 because my back doesn't fking want to but my heart is telling me yes do it! Hope you have a great time sir🫡
I did exactly what you did. I bought a GSXR 1000 thinking I would absolutely love it. I loved the performance and that was it. The bike was so uncomfortable and I couldn't ride longer than 45 minutes at a time. Didn't want to risk trying another supersport so I switched to a naked z h2 last week. Best decision I ever made! I truly love every moment of riding now!
My buddy just bought the same bike last week. Told me he got an h2 for 18500 and I'm like bro.... those are 30k that's a z1000.... nah I'm wrong it's a supercharged naked 1000 lol spec sheet is ridiculius!🫡
I completely agree with his number one! Accidents are a huge factor in people, selling their bike and no longer riding. I had a real good friend of mine who had an accident and this happened to him. He got his finger caught in a ring and poof his bike was gone. 💔😢
Sorry to hear about his accident. One reason my wife is so against them is she has a friend whose father got in an accident and we all believe the track is safer but her dad was at the track and his a lifelong disability. So everyone has a unique take based on the accidents that have happened around them. I cant fault anyone for their beliefs as long as they aren't forcing them on me I respect their choices.
Sorry that youtube hid this comment for so long but thank you so much for reaching out sir. I dont always succeed but i mostly just want to help people get hyped and motivated to ride! Stay safe out there!🫡🫡
Solid points! I got back on a bike after taking a hiatus of a couple decades, due to a nasty ejection in the early 00s. It was my fault. I ran out of talent on that particular day and I was lucky to have survived it with a couple busted ribs, bruising all over my upper body, and a gnarly concussion. Over the course of 9 months, I tried a wide range of bikes with the exception for the sport bikes since I am simply too tall and have chronic lower back issues. The riding posture doesn't suit me anymore. After test riding a bunch of bikes, I settled for a gen2 Suzuki V-strom 650. It's quite a unit and is never NOT fun to ride around town or down to the shore. I'm that crazy dude who rides in the dead of winter or in the middle of a steamy summer. I'll ride as long as the frozen crap isn't present, or the conditions aren't present to make for a frosty time. I also ride at night. Night time rain is the only stuff that bothers me a bit since people's LED beams are brutal in those conditions.
"I ran out of talent on that particular day" hahaha I love that. I have very light sensitive eyes so in a car or bike I hate riding at night. Even normal lights blind me then today's led lights are a whole new world of hurt. Glad to hear you've survived and the bug got you back in the saddle!
4:09 you are absolutely correct. If you don’t have some level of fear, you might want to sell your bike. At the same time, you can’t let it paralyze you but you definitely need to have a healthy fear/respect level for everything that you mentioned. Traffic, the machine etc. Always be learning. Always do a post ride analysis to study what was good and what was bad with each ride. The fact of the matter is when you’re on the machine you don’t have a lot of time to analyze because you’re focused on operating the machine. That’s why I always try to do a post ride analysis. I’m always trying to learn and get better. I leave my goddamn ego at the door and if somebody on the road pisses you off, let it go keep yourself safe. by the way I had to edit my comment to let you know, new sub here! BTW, sweet bike! I am currently on a 2021 Z900 RS Café. It has the gray paint scheme that you don’t see very often. In fact it’s the only one that I have seen in this color. it’s also the café version that you don’t see very often. The minute I saw it on the showroom floor I knew I was in trouble and bought it that day. I’m 50 years old and I’ve been riding since the early 80s. I’m happy to say that I’m still learning! The minute you think you know it all is the minute that you’re going to get bit
Hey man well done I've had to expand the same point you're referencing in other comments seems like they paused wrote a mean jab and left without letting me finish lol I really appreciate you reaching out! I cover the feae spectrum in my next video. Waiting for it to upload now.
I was honestly so torn between my bike and yours. I decided on the xsr ordered it and watched every video on yiutube about it for like 4 months straight and now that I have it I'm watching all the videos on the x900 lol
Waited till I was 52 years old and took the plunge and took the weekend moto class and earned my ML. Watched a ton of YT looking for the right starter bike. Purchased a 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 Gold Line Black last year and rode everyday as a commuter and short trips. 7000 miles and a year later still having fun. I may have been late to the game, but I am financially in a better place to maintain the bike and buy proper gear. Even ride two up with my wife at times. Seating position is everything, I wasn't looking to break land speed records and I'm not a horse jockey, so liter bikes were not in the mix. Cruising around 65 mph and under is the best. Just enjoy the ride, the faster you ride means a shorter trip. A bike with low end torque is better IMO, it helps to navigate thru traffic seamlessly with out LEO breathing down your neck. Slower speeds also prevent the potential of having more accidents. To many videos of riders zipping down the road at a higher rate of speed and BOOM! someone pulls out in front of them. In my experience bikes are hard to see from a vehicles perspective, they have way to many blind spots, so flying up on one from behind is a recipe for disaster. Like I say I came late to the game riding moto, but I've been driving a vehicle since I was 16, predicting the habits of drivers around you goes along way, stay safe and keep 2 wheels down.
Ya it seems like you started late but you've come to all the correct conclusions in that short time. Just goes to show that investment in education produces outsized and invaluable returns. Took me about 7 years to learn torque was better and that sportbikes discomfort + power was contributing to lots of my most dangerous habits. Thanks for watching sir!
Been riding for 40 years. On a temporary riding hiatus due to wife and I having a baby and living in northern Virginia. No fun to ride with all the traffic.
I can completely relate. I started getting weekends off recently and with all the traffic and everyone off work... im not used to riding at these times... its scaring me man. I keep stopping on the side to let people go because im so scared to have them behind me lol Congrats on +1!
Those two things are likely related. It's the guys that ignore issues who seem to find those issues taking them out and still act surprised lol stay safe man! Thank you for watching.
You son of a bitch! I think those are like the most beautiful machine out there. I just worry that I'd push my budget so far buying it then a little issue would bankrupt me. Report back with the Long term experience man because if you say go the next bike might be a ducati
@@admireinspire it worth it though? My 1st bike was a Triumph Street T...it felt like just having it looked at by the dealership (no one else would) cost about $500...then I got a Buell XB9...no parts and once again... no one will look at it...(not even Harley shops)...no more exotic bikes for me... unless CFmoto makes a big presence in the U.S...my next bike will be a XSR700 or an SV650...
@@BendApparatus ya I had a buddy with a Buell same experience. Crickets when you need something. People complain about problems with ducati but you have a network of dealers and specialists willing to at least do the work it a problem arises. They all look and sound incredible.
Lol now you've got me thinking how to incorporate some one time skit into my whole persona 🤣 thank you! I've taken a break from similar content for years and I'm just following my own ideas. I'm not sure if they will be unique or sometimes treading over ground others have covered but I'm having a great time learning this whole process!
Great video! Agree with all your points. I'm glad I'm not the only one that talks to himself when riding a motorcycle LOL. I'm a new rider and fortunate enough to have a few bike choices: 2023 SV650, 2023 V-Strom 650, 2006 Ninja ZX-6R 636, 2007 Piaggio X9 500 scooter. You got a new subscriber here. Ride Safe!
Not currently riding . In my 50's now and have owned about 35 bikes through the years . Have a nice Kawasaki in my Garage now. . My reasons are just about evrything you mentioned & more except fear . I got my street license at 15 years old ! I started with dirt bikes , raced Moto-X & was sponsored by Yamaha , rode 2-stroke street bikes , had a bunch of stunt bikes ( F4i's ,636's) sport bikes . cruisers , V-twins RC51(too hot in south ) but yeah , my crew is gone and my Kids are adults . I have lost many friends and a few relatives but I never really worry for myself , only those I love. I taught my daughter to ride at 6 and she was a wheelie queen , but I would be terrified for her to rip on the streets. Track riding , lot riding , and off road is more adventurous to me but I'll be back out there . I am planning a long range trip . Good vid . thanx. !!!!
Thank you so much watching and reaching out but also for educating the next generation on why we love this crazy hobby so much! You wont have your daughter falling for boring guys with slow cars when daddy showed her motocross🤣 one hell of an investment!
@@admireinspire Thank you for the informative content ! The hardest thing for me as a rider happened when I was 11 years old . I had been riding my first bike ,a 74' Yamaha GT80 & I had a cousin out in California who was 18 ( Back when Cali was the best place on Earth!) .Well he was my idol we called him "Doobie"(I realized what that meant a couple years later :) he had long blond hair , was a skater /surfer dude and really cool . When he heard I had a Yamaha 80 at 10 Y.O , he begged my uncle to let him get a bike . This was back in the 70's . He got a beautiful green GT175 ,and he had the bike for only a week or so & he was struck & killed by a car just a few blocks from his home . I to this day feel somewhat responsible . The streets are pretty gnarly .But so is life . When you ride the streets it is very serious business . I have watched noobs wipe out literally turning out of the dealer destroying $10K bikes ,due to them not realizing the new ,cold tires have some slime on them ! Be really careful on a brand new bike or after a tire change dudes !!!!! Fine sandpaper can help .
As someone that has to daily a motorcycle, I can attest to pretty much all of this. I live in the hot and VERY humid state of florida especially during the summer. and even tho i work nights, I still arrive to my work hot and sweaty. And it kind of sucks. But it being my only vehicle, I either just don't go to work and don't make money or suck it up and go to work. And the same goes for bad weather. Fortunately Florida doesn't get snow storms like it does in CO (where i used to live), so I can just ride year round and not have to worry about it. But getting soaked omw to work is not a great feeling.
Yep BUT to daily and have it as your only vehicle is the only way to truly motorcycle and actually save money. We all convince ourselves we will save money by having a toy but having and maintaining and insuring multiple vehicles is far from a cost cutting measure so you definitely have my respect for following through on the goal a lot of us set with these things. Even night time right now is in the 90s. Why are we living in this inhabitable zone 🤣😭 Thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out!
@admireinspire oh I definitely DONT save money w the way I ride xD. Constantly at the top of my Rev band in 6th gear. And I've put over 10k miles on my bike since I got it almost a year ago (Yamaha FZ-07). And it's honestly the perfect bike for Florida riding especially since I'm in a large city (tampa/clearwater). My previous bike was a Ducati Monster and it was AWESOME in CO since I was only a 20 minute ride from the mountains. Down here though, there's no twisties or anything within a reasonable distance. So having a torque heavy bike makes up for it. And since I ride at night, there's less people on the road typically. Even tho it is as you mentioned constantly in the 80s or 90s at night. Which is even worse with the absurd levels of humidity. And don't even get me started on day riding. Idk how you do it even w/o a jacket. I personally don't ride w/o one due to an accident I had roughly a year ago. So it's arguably worse. It's to the point I just don't go out during the day unless I have too. As for watching, I got you. Always happy to see small creators pop up on my feed and drop a like and a sub and a comment if i have anything to say. Keep it up broski and ride safe ✌️
Everybody complains about the stiffness of the MT07 seat, but it's more comfortable than my CB125R's seat so I see it as an upgrade! You can adapt to not being comfortable, some just choose not to. I love motorcycles because I feel like I'm one with the bike when I'm riding it, not just steering a machine that takes me places. They're also so easy to work on! I had 0 experience with mechanics and now I'm changing parts, fluids, and feeling confident with servicing the thing! Knowing you are responsible for the bike, AND capable of working on it, makes cleaning and fixing things feel a lot more rewarding. I still think of working on cars as an overwhelming task, but my bike is mah baby 😂 Found the service manual for my MT07 and I'm ooh-ing and ahh-ing over it -- oh the possibilities!! First vid I've seen from ya on the recommended; keep up the good stuff! Since I started uploading vids I've found a lot of smaller channels putting out some good content, we gon' make it big keep up the good shit.
Well I think you've started from a good place with Japanese bikes. Meaning you're working on them usually by choice and they are designed with self service in mind. I've heard some nightmares when it comes to the European side of things. Needing to pull an engine for simple maintanance and such, needing specialty tools. I'd actually die....
I agree with adapting to being "uncomfortable". I thought I fkd up by buying my Hayabusa because I wasn't used to it. After a couple weeks we bonded and she's mine forever now 👍
Glad to hear it! I really enjoy their montages with a 6000 dollar camera and a music pack theyve paid to use but uh we ain't there yet lol. Thanks for reaching out!
@@bleekrides I've been paying for Adobe but I think resolve is a good option up to 4k resolution I hear it's free. I was at like 80 subs and just happened to get lucky with this one doing well. I assume that's gonna be the case for everyone. Not every video is gonna pop off and that's okay we still learn to improve.
Well i don't know if i can say this but i'm not a real biker because i ride a 3 wheeled motorcycle ( Yamaha Tricity 300 ABS) with a car license. The only thing when i'm scared is riding in the rain. I bought it to commute to work so i need to ride it every day in every weather. And yes it's scaring to see what cars do, cutting you off or just merging in not looking at you. I'm not going to stop because even though it's still scary, it's fun to ride it. It's not a fast one, 300cc on 3 wheels and just going 81mph tops but it's fine for me. I am considering going for a real bike license though ;-)
Absolutely counts. You're risking your life so you're one of us in my book. Ya rain kills the fun. It hurts, you can't see, they definitely csnt see even on clear days so..... it's not fun.
What i try to tell myself whether it makes any difference or not is to respect the road, respect your bike, and respect others and youll keep both wheels on the ground.
New motorcycle owner here. Great video bud! I rode bmx for 40 years but went to e-bikes a few years ago and not got a 05 Yamaha vstar650 for my first cruiser and your right, it's such a great feeling riding. We gotta be a little crazy.....I was doored and broke my femur1 years ago and now I'm on a motorcycle. My family thinks I'm nuts lmao
Man I ride by cyclists and I wish there was a wave that meant EXTRA respect because yall are NUTS. The amount of people who will just try to kill a rider for fun is too high and then being on the shoulder at their mercy... that's balls I'll never have man. Glad you've joined the motorcycle cult!🫡🫡
from the UK, Been riding since 1 was 12, i'm now 57, learnt most of the hard lessons about riding before i turned 16 (legal age to ride). i'll quit when i die or too Ancient to get me leg over it, wife has been riding pillion for 38 yrs too. I ride ALL year round, except in deep snow, i'm used to the climate around here (Yorkshire) and what it can throw at me.
Wow, what a career!🫡🫡 a dream of mine is to go across the pond and ride slow across Europe. Everything in my country is at most a few hundred years old but your area has been around for over 1000 and I just want to experience all that culture! Thanks for reaching out and keep pushing!!
I started riding at 58. I ride every day to and back work. I learned and practice slow speed riding. Thunderstorms or baking heat... I ride. I've learned a LOT about human behavior here in Miami Dade. 34 mile round trip every day. Still have the first bike I ever rode... a 2018 Road King.
No better display of human intelligence than watching driving behavior. I mean idk if my mid ride psycho analysis is very accurate but it feels good regardless to see these driver's habits and label them as sub par🤷♂️🤣I think that's a perfect commute to keep you entertained and still maybe go for a fun stroke after if the mood strikes you but also feel content after a long day and de stress. Keep up the great work, you're obviously doing something right!
There's a freedom in riding and it's a good time to get out an relax. I never ride in a hurry. I've been in many car wrecks, not yet on my bike. I just wish other drivers would realize that the rider is also allowed in a lane just like a car or truck. I will continue to keep riding weather I suck or not. Not to mention it's helped me bond with my teenage son. I get scared everytime I ride, someone might hit me but I try to stay away from ppl that are in a hurry. Plz all be safe.
Nothing like near death experiences to foster stronger bonds! Joking aside, it's a different prospective that I wish more car drivers could experience and I think we are better drivers overall just by being exposed to riding. It's a great positive experience and we become better for it. It's hard to beat the feeling of personal growth and I think as kids we all dreamed of flying and this is just about the closest thing we have to that. Glad youre enjoying the hobby, safe riding!
You’re very correct. I’m never in a hurry these days on a motorcycle because I use it strictly for enjoyment/pleasure as opposed to needing to be somewhere. generally when people have to be somewhere, they unfortunately are in a hurry because they need to be somewhere. That “get their -itis” as they say will get you killed on a motorcycle
You missed one. I quit for 7 years because my bike ended up needing 10x more money in repairs than it was worth. I now have that itch to get back on two wheels. This time however, I am just going to get a new shadow phantom because I am tired of buying other people's mistakes.
Yep I bought my third bike and fourth bike brand new exactly for that reason the old ones aren't terrible.its just hard finding someone to do the work, finding the parts, or changing doing it yourself and breaking the parts or ruining more.
I enjoyed the video. I agree that riding is a hobby and also a craft. If we don’t try to develop our craft every time we hit the seat then we’re not doing it right. Stay up and stay safe.
I grew up around motorcycles my Dad and all my uncles rode. They took long trips and had awesome stories. I started riding 35yrs ago. I stopped riding and sold my bike when my son was about 2 yrs old. Then i remembered the fun i had riding on the back of my Dad's bike when i was a kid. I bought a project bike when my son was about 7yrs old. I told my wife it was an investment that we could flip for cash, which i did after i rode it with my son for about 5yrs. I got a nicer bike now and my son and i have some awesome memories.
When I see a guy with a chick on the back it's like whatever but when I see someone riding their kid around I can't help but smile. The first memory I have in life was riding on My uncles 2 stroke bike with him around the block. You're building memories they'll never forget!🫡
My best memories were being 6 and my friends dad raced motocross went to races with them he bought his kid yamaha 60 2 stroke taught him and me how to ride, been hooked now 54 yrs. My parents never liked bikes thought they were to dangerous. When I was 15 got job and bought a used honda 125 four stroke I rode to school and for fun dual sport enduro was street and trail bike. at 17 bought a 75 4 yr old used honda 400 four super sport blue. First real factory sport bike low bars 4 into 1 pipe rearset pegs for the dat petty quick smooth and I was off to the races so to speak. Sport street riding was now my thing some dirt biking had cr and kx 125s in my early to mid 20s. Loved the freedom of dirt no cops or rules LOL. Moved onto the ninja 600 then zx6 a few of them rode many liter bikes always went back to 600 looking hard at new zx4rr. Nothing like screaming a smaller bike through the twisties as more sane pseeds less weight btter cornering than big bikes. I have been over 180mph on bikes but 50 to 60 dragging a peg that is where life begins and ends for this old man
I had a really rough start with motorcycling. bought a 2000 GSX750 SRAD which was on sale for cheap due to juices being mixed. got the cold plug in the cylinder head fixed, valve clearances adjusted, new battery, starter cleaned. did my first rides at my workplace on a big parking lot and also ended the life of already pretty miserable clutch pack, so I replaced this myself. new bulbs, a voltmeter installed, new windscreen.. well, in the end I got to ride it for 400 kilometres until friend called and asked for a ride because there was something wrong with his car. I said yes on the condition he fills the tank after the ride. an hour later I got a call that the gearbox is done - limped it back home on 1st gear, has neutral but the indicator doesn't register it, no gears from 2nd and up. took it to a workshop as I'm not that avid on transmissions, yet. I have had quite a miserable beginning and as I have put that much time and money in that ol' SRAD I'm still determined to get it fixed, though I have started to look for brand new bikes because of all the sh*t that has gone wrong with that 23 year old GSXR. I want to ride, but the start has been super rough :D
Ya adopting a dying bike is rough. It can be more wrenching than riding and especially early on I think that kind of sours things. It's also trial by fire fixing things then testing those fixes yourself. Relying on those fixes but also the other old parts anytime you wander too far from home. Anxiety always over what will go wrong next. Obviously spending for a new bike isn't in everyone's budget but if you buy something which will hold value for resale, the upfront cost and small depreciation over time is worth its weight in gold compared to all that worrying and "what if". Its fun as fuck and rewarding to say "I built that" but really inconvenient if that's the only bike in the stable.
Add number 8 to the list... bought a project as a first bike. I think some people do this not realizing how much someone else's deferred maintenance can cost in time, money, and frustration.
I had the opportunity as a child to get a dirt bike. I didn't take it, i chose atv instead as i already knew how to ride one from friend's houses. As i went through my teens and 20's everyone told me to not get on a bike as they didn't want to see me get hurt or die like another statistic. This year i switched summer jobs and work on an OHV crew. Off highway vehicle, we have different types of utv atv and dirt bikes. I never really expected to get my motorcycle license in my 30's but here i am. I learned how to ride a bike on rocky trails, took my motorcycle test on pavement for my license. I would say trail riding prepared me for passing my motorcycle test. I still haven't ridden in a urban environment. I'm either off road or on forest roads very deep in the woods. Now i really want a bike for myself
Atv were my first exposure as well. I had older friends and I'm just hanging on to the back while they do trails and hoodrat things. I think I got my first dirtbike mostly because those were cheaper than another 4 wheeler. And I had a blast then a big wreck where I came out uninjured but woke up one dsy and my motocross bike had been sold. I circled back to street bikes like 15 years later and I've been riding ever since. I think 30 is old enough to learn in a safe way and not necessarily go full yeetus and die doing highway pulls but everyone's different lol you've gotta know your flaws and level of discipline if you end up looking at something fast.
Damn!, you nailed it. Accident stories, fear engendered by those stories. Yep, I’ve been riding for close on 60yrs without an accident. 30 of them with only a bike as transport. I love it! But I keep that healthy fear with me at all times. I start each ride with the thought that somewhere out there in my city or even my neighborhood someone else is getting in their car and if I don’t pay attention they WILL kill me. You are a riders rider.
Thank you so much man. I like everything you said here and I appreciate the kind words! See that healthy fear that's what I meant but people hear fear and think TERRIFIED but you got exactly what I meant! 🫡🫡
Subscribed because you have a good take on things and the XSR900 with the color scheme you have ive been eyeing it for awhile. Ideally I'd have XSR900 for commuting and a bagger for longer trips.
Thanks man! I feel fortunate to have created something people are enjoying this early into making videos but now I feel like Eminem trying to top hi my name is🤣 gonna keep grinding thank you for your time and the compliment. The looks are unmatched but also dreaming of a day they make an mt10 with this style. Prob won't happen but I wanna believe!
@@admireinspire I hear ya the MT-10 looks like an angry incomplete bike. Having to explain everyone yeah I know she doesent look great but she has a great personality would get old..
@@admireinspire Try to keep the old man sneaking into me away, he is trying hard, I don't let him. I'm in SW. Texas, blistering hot here. Keep on posting this good stuff, riders need to know what's all about. Take care & may the bike Gods keep you safe.
Here’s a couple reasons which seem to make sense: acknowledging the traffic density in the area you live is just too high, and increases the odds of a wreck....to take a break from the bike while raising kids, to ensure you see em graduate and to save the old lady from worrying every time you ride out...and realization that reaction time is slowing and strength decreasing to the point you begin to put yourself in danger. It’s each rider’s choice, and this rider is glad he still loves to ride.
Great points all around. I never thought about the kid thing as a temporary smart choice but you've convinced me it doesn't have to be permanent. I like that!
I had my first death wobble yesterday and not only did I survive but I also didn't lay er down. Learned a lot as it was totally my fault for overtaking in a spot where the road was really bad and bumpy. Nice video. Will subscribe. By the way what gloves are those? They look great!
Ya they say to just relax in a death wobble and let the bike fix itself but it's really fking hard to relax when you think you're about to die lmao glad you made it! I'm not sure but I'll find out when I get home tonight.
same bike bakerxderek has in a lot of his explore videos when he's not on the grom. by the spec sheet I was never very interested til I saw all the things they can do. Hw speeds, twisties, then go offroad and attack trails. versatile as hell!
I got my motorcycle license when I was 18 and a senior in High School. Bought my first bike with money I saved, a used 2005 SV650s for $3100. I rode that bike for almost 7 yrs, before I sold it. The last year of owning it I wasn’t riding it much, I honestly was bored of it and I didn’t have the money at the time to upgrade and I hated seeing that bike just sit so sold it. It’s been four years and I will be bike on a bike in a couple months!
I've been a racer back in the day, the fear part for me isn't really there anymore. I always wanted to race the Isle of Mann TT. But it never happened. If the fear part is there it's so buried in my subconscious I don't know or feel it anymore. I don't even ride at 40% of my ability on the road. I see people pulling off some really stupid moves on the road. Over here the ambulance crews call us Organ donors. One thing I did when I met my now wife, on the first date I actually said to her, 'Don't ask me to get rid of the bike, you'll be gone before the bike is.' I'm in the UK, for me it's making sure you always have waterproofs! It can rain a lot over here. Biking is a life style.
Hahahaha stern warning from the beginning seems to have gone a long way. Ambulances scare me because it's a car full of people who have seen first hand why this hobby is so dangerous and here's me going by in a t shirt lol
Thought it was a very good video & hit on all major points. I myself experienced all of that. I think all of that wrapped up into a ball is what makes you feel so alive.
I have been riding most my life. I am 65 now. Wow, every time I say that I can’t believe it. Everything you say is right on. I noticed you don’t have rear mirrors? I can’t even ride at all without 2. Don’t you feel you need them? Praying you, and all of us stay safe. God bless brother.
nice vid. i try and keep my perspective checked every time I ride. practicing helps. it gives me confidence and reminds me i'm not some hot shot that knows it all already.
I been riding for 5 years now and there are days when I don’t enjoy it like I used to but there are also days where there is nothing else I rather do, lost a friend earlier this year in an accident and thought of giving it up but ultimately I went back and glad I did because my love for bikes has been sparked again, a strange hobby and lifestyle we bikers have but a glorious one.
Really sorry about your friend. The rest of the world can sometimes ruin our good time but I still see a lot of greatness in riding and I try to focus on those good times and how I can have them more often. Sharing it with friends and maybe drumming up motivation for others sounded like a good idea so I tried this youtube thing to spread the gospel! Thanks for watching and thank you for reaching out!🫡
@@admireinspire How "did" you get the "gospel" of riding? Mmm? From a Penthouse Magazine? Your brain's been in reverse so long that you move your bowels with your lips now.
Ah; I’m 68 and been riding for 56 years. I ride a Sportbike and can manage a couple hours before I need to rest my ass cheeks. I’ve never had any crashes other than many offs as a motocrosser. If your going to ride on the streets you damn well better pay attention and focus on preserving your own life. I can ride fast at times, but I’m a super defensive rider, never trusting the other drivers on the road. To me riding a bike is damn near like flying like an eagle. I’m only going to quit when I am no longer have the muscle capacity to hold up the machine. 87 here I come. 😎
Proof that unicorns do exist! You've got to be doing something right and you're living the exact same life I want to sir. Glad to hear of your many successful years and praying you have many more!
Off topic but at like 7:40 you passed a dollar general. I swear they're everywhere. You could be in the middle of a desert and see a random ass dollar general right there😭
Every item they sell is more expensive per ounce than at other stores and consumers think they are getting deals there🤣it blows my mind but genius business tactic to exploit morons!
@@admireinspire yeah😭I live in a small town and population is about 300 maybe. That's being generous but the only store around here is a dollar general. Nearest gas station is 15 miles. I live in the middle of no where in a mountain so yeah😂but I do want a bike really bad sense I've only seen 1 bike around here ever and it was an r3. I'm wanting to get a kawi zx6r tho.
@@Mr...N0body I think my buddy had his 550wheel supra beat a 636 but like honestly those bikes will beat 99% of what's on the road. It's a great choice for the value alone. My buddy just bought a z1000r 2 days ago if you wanna be naked street fighter upright but at that point I'd just get an mt10 if you're spending 14k+ but a used 636 can be 4-8k all day. If you can get abs that's a really solid beginner to intermediate bike I loved mine.
@@admireinspire yeah, only experience I have on 2 wheels is my 10hp moped and the zx6 is 130hp so a 120hp difference is a bit of a jump😂but I think I have the self control to not floor it right away lol
@@Mr...N0body the torque is so low that you won't really surprise yourself you know like accidently blip the throttle over a bump on some bikes and it'll just pop up or loop and new riders don't want that. But also when you wanna be a demon and you work for it the power is there so idk I think they are perfect. And that extra displacement compared to the other 600s is just that little cherry on top to be that much less gutless around town. They really are great bikes I support your choice.
On the weather thing. I rode my Ducati to work this morning, 57 degrees right after a rain storm. So a little chilly. It’s gonna be 95 this afternoon when I go home.
@@admireinspire nah. my ride in the morning is only 10 miles. So I just freeze for 10 minutes. But if I were going on a longer ride I would go more prepared.
I’m late 40s, I daily a 2004 cbr600rr, all year round, in England, apart from snow, which last December I got caught out, I ride, especially to work and back
Damn what a beast! I follow a euro car shop they make big hp builds but when they do the test rides I've noticed the streets are so crowded and small it's hard for them to even do pulls. Are you able to stretch the bikes legs where you are?
2003, after passing Full class A licence test , I rode an FZR 600cc In 2009 while ridding a maxi-scooter 262cc, had a near smash from a dump truck running a temporary light, stopped ridding. 2020 during Covid bought a CBF 500, now own a Monster and love it! though I regret ever stopping, especially insurance wise.
The dang insurance look at cc and bike value and decide today is the day to bend this man over! I was with my original company for like 8 years when I get my r1 they tell me it's gonna be $350 usd per month just for insurance lmfao I almost died on the spot. Thankfully I found a company that did family plans so then my bike counted as a car and I saved hundreds. Fk All-State! Time away really helps you appreciate things you used to overlook, glad to hear everything worked out!
I bought a brand new, my dream bike 3 years ago and I've put on it like 2000 miles. I don't care. Even if I ride once a month, it's worth it. I've got a small child and I've got super busy work schedule, so a lot of the times I have to cancel rides which I planned earlier, but as I've said, I don't care. I like having an option to ride when I can and while I can :) I'm not selling the bike :D
That's awesome man! Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I think it's great to have the ability to have that joy when your schedule permits it. Even if it's not an everyday thing that's still great if it brings you happiness and you can afford to keep it! 🫡
Riden since 1976 only had one accident 1978, totalled a BSA starfire collided with a car, the cause, a diesel oil patch. You get a sixth sense after a while, you can sense a dangerous situation before it happens. You learn how handle different conditions and situations. The secret is "concentration". And don't ride like a psycho. Ride within your capabilities. The more you ride the better you get.
Had so many close calls back in the day on my 1975 BSA Gold Star 500. More of an Enduro type motorcycle but my life flashing in front of my eyes in a 1/4 of a second was enough. Gravel around a turn took out my front tire but luckily I put the boot down & caught it. Drivers not seeing me even though the headlight was always on. Friends getting lifelong injuries from their motorcycle accidents. I was 22 & sold it. Had been riding for 8 years. Had motocross injuries but none serious. Lucky to be alive.
I very badly want to return to the motocross track. If I love it enough I might even consider no more street riding but just not there to make the purchase just yet I definitely miss those days and the trail riding. Some of my best memories for sure.
@@admireinspire Distracted drivers today are out in force. So now we have drunk & distracted drivers which makes the streets worse than when I was riding. Some people can't put their phones away even to drive.
@@admireinspire I am subscribed for more! Ps, that was a renal ls500 on Turo, but I have a few car toys in the garage. Respect to you for having the balls to ride. Be safe.
I'm a sales manager for a tri-manufacturer dealership. Im 37 & been riding since my near life ending accident in my truck at 20. I've yet to go down and that's a rarity. There are a few different phrases I'd say to customers; There are riders who have gone down and there are riders who are going down. ATGATT. When i get asked how I've been riding for so long & not have an accident and they ask how. My answer is two-fold; I'm lucky AF and I ride like I'm invisible. Riding invisible is probably the best advice I can give on the floor. It requires some context, especially to a new rider, like half of my customers are. So my two-wheeled friends, best way to survive on these streets is to ride like you're invisible. Ride like no one can see you. ASSUME no one can see you. That's why i always have an exit strategy
I used to wear more high vis and honk and I guess I've gotten much more complacent. My videos helped me realize I'm not even covering my brakes in a lot of situations that call for it. So I'm enjoying this process yes for learning something new but also reviewing my riding and helping me pick out some easy low hanging fruit errors I can fix.
@@admireinspire and that level of attention is what increases your survivability. That's good. That's what a smart rider does. How long have you been riding?
@@admireinspire right on. It sucks to adhear to ATGATT where you and I live. The south right now is hot and muggy! I walked outside today and within 2 seconds, I said, "Nope!" I was sweating just standing in my garage for 3 minutes. I finally switched from my AStars T-GP Plus Air (more breathable - white with some black & hi-viz yellow) textile jacket to an AStars GP Plus R3 black leather jacket with hi-viz yellow & orange. Pair that up with a back protector, helmet, gloves and I don't think I'd make it 10 miles before I'd get a heatstroke lol
Great vid. Your correct sometimes you have to change bikes or even step away. I had a busa when I lived in the PNW. I then moved to Tampa. Everyone in that city lives to brake check for ins. and a big bike sux in those situations. sold my bike and waited until I moved to nc to take the hobby back up, 5 yrs later. It sux being off a bike that long, but other than those 5 yrs, I have been street riding since 82'. I would suggest that everyone watch or read twist of the wrist 2 if they havent already. it will up your game while making a safer rider out of you.
Had a family friend who would troll parking lots to fake accidents for ins and he ended up getting murdered so karma eventually even those people out. Great to hear about a lifetime rider with that much longevity! Glad you found your way back. I watched twist when I first got my ninja650 but I bet I could stand to learn a lot Watchung again.
I quit riding for six years because of a car accident. If I’d been on a bike I would have been killed. It really freaked me out and I sold my bike. Recently got the bug again and bought another bike about 2 months ago and I’m really enjoying being back in the saddle.
The roads are terrifying. If I were to try and convince prebike me to get into this I wouldn't be able to. I have no idea how we got here but we can't ever fully get away from it! 🤣Be safe man!
My father was a biker he sold his bike at 18 when he went into the military and right out of basic training he bought another motorcycle and he LOVED that bike he wrecked it twice got repairs paid for never wanted anything new and then finally sold it when I was young because it just wasn’t practical anymore and I remember whenever I’d ask about it he’d say “I don’t want to sell it to someone that’s just going to ruin it” the guy he sold it to still has the bike and I’m trying to buy it back right now I want to follow in my fathers footsteps of being on 2 wheels for years and years he got his motorcycle license before his drivers license and I did the same here motorcycles are a minority of traffic you might see a few on a Sunday riding up and down the highway but I don’t intend to stay here any longer than I have to with the economy, taxes, etc it’s really expensive to live here even though it’s not a city I love motorcycles and have from a young age can’t wait to get a bike of my own to go out and just ride
Ya and that's why it's so dangerous because motorcycles are such a minority and so few so no one is really looking for us. I've seen statistics showing that in places where there are more motorcycles the laws more properly reflect their needs and accidents actually fall. So more motorcyclists makes all of us safer. Good to hear from you report back when you get yours!🫡🫡
@@admireinspire that makes sense my mothers workplace had a guy in management get in a really bad accident on his bike the plant manager made an announcement telling everyone what happened and to be careful out there he’s currently in critical condition in a hospital just gained back his ability to talk my father never got hurt in his accidents luckily but it’s one of the risks you take I’m struggling financially to buy a bike but I’ve made up my mind I’ve saved every penny now have enough for some gear I’m determined to someday live my dream of being on 2 wheels keep up the videos and ride safe
Great vid!! Just subbed. Also what are your settings? Do you have a filter? That motion blur is sick. Been trying to dial in my settings can’t seem to get it right.
Nd32 filter, for this video I used the post settings yammie outlines in my most recent one I forgot to so the diff between the two is just that, I use I think 25fps then shutter doubled to 1/50 for the blur. My biggest gripe is audio so I'm trying to constantly improve and some things I try make it worse. Constant learning process is part of the fun.
My city has a population of 300,000. From spring to late summer someone is killed on a motorcycle nearly every weekend. On some weekends there have been as many as three fatalities. In the same time frame there may be only two fatal car accidents within the entire county. When it does happen, it's big news. Motorcycle fatalities are so much more common that we barely even hear about them. However, this year there were two car fatalities back to back, so we'll have to see what the summertime Grim Reaper brings for the cage drivers.
Ya its almost so common that it's not even news worthy unless it's someone important or they can spin a sympathy angle for clicks. News needs the right kind of bad news for them to cover it lol I'm in a smaller down maybe 1/10 that size or smaller but I'm sure we have a similar trajectory.
Not even a month with my sv650s, and almost got hit by a car that ran the red light,luckily a car coming from the left hit the car coming towards me, which saved me from getting pinned, unfortunately had to jump off and lay down the bike to avoid the debris. I'm so lucky to be alive and uninjured, but i am still gonna ride.
My god this is nightmare fuel. Really glad to hear you made it through that safely. I really try to target empty roads at nonpeak hours now but its still not a perfect system.
I try to ride at least once or twice a week, even if it’s just the commute to work. Which is only about 7 minutes but it’s a peak times. I work at a hospital and part of my job is receiving DOA that have arrived from the community. I have to view the body’s and check the numbers on the Tags and paperwork. I’ve seen plenty of people who have passed in accidents on motorcycles. For a while I did consider giving it up but I decided not to let fear rule me. I have a zx10r that doesn’t come out much but the mt07 is the commute machine. I definitely slowed down a lot.
See, even ambulances kind of scare me because it reminds me of how they see this kind of stuff but I never thought about the chain of people including the position you're describing. I think seeing what you see and still being able to compartmentalize the hobby as your own is a testament to the level of enjoyment we tap into while doing this. You definitely have my respect I don't know if I could do the same in the same situation 🫡 I've always wanted a zx10r just for the tach alone I love the wheel of lights!
Absolutely important to know if you are just too lazy to give the attention it requires to be safe. Most people aren't honest and self aware enough to admit that so I respect his decision. For me adding requirements of attention and complexity to the normality is what appeals to me. Everyone is different.
At 67.. and riding since i was young.. a realty is its not if..but when you will go down.. after that occurs your will Respect the machine and your own abilities to grow..
Y'all make me want to start a RUclips channel. I have some crazy experiences on my bike, all I need is a good camera and another bike LMFAO I ended up wrecking ✍🏿✍🏿and sure as hell learned my lesson
@@yamonte I'll say 20-40 of the comments that have propelled this post to so many people were telling me to wear my gear so... ya gear is definitely important and they are all trying to help and they have but I a different way that they expected lol feeding the algorithm with comments makes a difference
Damn those are some great fucking problems to have! It's been years since that was my bike fixation and it's never ceased to be beautiful to me. Now riding a triple I think those are probably the ideal. I had heard talks of a 765 triple same style but it never happened.
valid points, couple of things though (since you brought up reasons some people quit..and one of them being safety) 1. i would recommend keeping both hands on the bars...especially when changing lanes. 2. wearing more protective gear 3. a lot people..its not a hobby its their mode of full time transportation..not just weekend stuff and yes..i know its all personal choice..i am just talking about recommending keeping people as safe as possible.......a lot of idiots drive 4 wheel vehicles who dont care
Ya definitely I'm taking small risks out of laziness with real consequences BUT everytume someone comments on my lack of gear it feeds the algorithm and pushes the post so like sometimes you gotta risk it for the biscuit
Great vid...Funny you say all this, my brother came round today he didn't know i brought a motorcycle again, he went off on one saying, why have you brought a motorcycle again and do you want to do die! I said look bro it makes me happy to ride it." I feel free when im out on the road. I said, "You play pokemon. i ride motorcycles, do what ever make you happy. Some ppl just cant/won't understand what riding a motorcycle does for some of us!
Yep I get the same from family. And their hobbies are totally valid but I don't get them at all 🤣 more scrabble for them I guess because I won't touch it!
Thank you so much! I am definitely harnessing the bike as a gimic but also trying to add any possible value I can. Thanks for watching and for reaching out!
I wouldn’t consider myself as a real rider because I’m still on a Yamaha sr 125 until I pass my proper bike drivers license. But I love riding this thing even with all those potential dangers because there is this feeling of „freedom“ when you ride. Sometimes I even feel kinda lonely on my bike and I like it. Can’t even explain why, but there is just such a weird good feeling when I ride, that I would never not do it, just because it’s dangerous.
Man you're taking the same risk as all thw rest of us. It can feel underwhelming when you don't have the tip top bike you want but the skills you're learning are invaluable and what you're experiencing is still better than starting on a liter bike and riding to survive the whole time. Take your time and ring that thing out. If you're on 2 wheels you're a rider!🫡🫡
Just buy the gear and get the bike lol my mom couldn’t do anything but be happy for me, now I’m on my 6th bike in 4 years of riding 😂 I just get bored of bikes fast so I have to switch em up often
@@NudaMan yeah I suppose you’re right lol. I mainly don’t want to worry her bc she does have health problems, and I don’t want to add to the stress. But I’m definitely considering it. It looks really fun.
As far as other drivers go, you have to accept that it is up to you to watch and be aware. You can blame it on the other guy as much as you like but at the end of the day you’re the one that’s going to be dead or seriously injured.
Little over a year ago I shattered my body died twice in the ambulance on the way to the hospital then was airlifted to another hospital back riding now ...ride or die!
My god man. I wore the jacket today I hope I can keep that habit going. Glad to hear you made it through and respect for sticking to it. I appreciate you watching and thanks for reaching out!
Yes, Fear is def a useful tool when riding a bike, you should always ride with a healthy dose of fear, cause that's what keeps you Sharp & Aware, just like fire. as long as you control it and don't let it escalate into panic
What is with Mirror deleting. I ride my dual sport in the woods with mirrors . If they break i replace them. Why ride with no mirrors. I would put them back on. See lots of guys with no mirrors. I use them.
First tip that comes to mind is “ Ride like you have nothing to Prove” some of the worst accidents happen because of Ego, your not invincible and there is always someone out there that is faster and better than you. Accept it and chill out!
Very true. Baseline even "slow" bikes are faster than most cars there's no need to prove it. Ride like you give a shit about your life would be a good coverall.
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If you have a motorcycle and your complaining about it then you should be in a car
Hot take there. But I tend to agree.
100%
Unless you're on a Ducati. Complaining is part of the experience.
@@spacecityryder hahahaha nog nooit 2 duc 1 laverda 1 mv augusta 1 suzuki mij hoor je nooit klagen 😂😂😂
The worst part about having a bike is people finding out you have a bike and they wanna tell you how dangerous it is. Like why do you think I even get on the thing lol.
At 84, I still ride because I can. it’s the only thing in my life that resembles adventure ; I aged out of things like sailing and scuba diving, which require a younger mans body. Also, I was a late bloomer; I didn’t start riding until I was 62. Since then I’ve logged about 150,000 miles on three machines. As I write, I’m on a riding weekend with my son in the NC mountains. Objectively, I have many reasons to hang up my spurs, but it will be while, yet.
You are You are ROCKING!
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Hell yeah!!!
You don't sound like a man who plays around. Im seeing the comment late but I'm glad everyone else seemed to enjoy your story as much as i did. Really great to hear from you sir! 🫡🫡
I feel the same. Had three close friends die, regularly ride up on accidents in the local Twisties, it's hot and uncomfortable, nobody pays attention when they drive, money gets sucked out of your wallet, and yet, I still ride. I guess I ride for that fleeting moment of oneness with the machine, the environment, and the mind.
Stay safe and ride on.
It's a topic I keep pondering. I tried to put into words but it was 15 min ahdh mess of disconnected thoughts. I will eventually delve into the psychology of why we do this and what makes us different enough to crave like you said those fleeting moments and that awakening we feel on these machines. Stay safe sir thanks for reaching out!
My dad and uncle raced and rode in the SF South Bay Area. They had a few friends die & my dad and stepmom got hit by a drunk driver on Hwy 1. My stepmom broke her back in 3 places. My dad fractured his back and didn't find out til 30 years later when a Dr. noticed it in an x-ray. Anyway, I was told growing up that it was too dangerous to ride around here. But now I'm in my late 50's and have been riding for about 2 years now. Really need to watch out for the bad drivers in my area. Either keep your distance from them, let them go, or shoot past them, depending on the situation. Also, I really watch for people blowing red lights so I don't get t-boned going through the green. Red light runners is a thing around here now as no one gets caught.
I'm 79 and still riding. Have done 30+ cross country trips with a good friend......but I was 30-40 years younger then and now...I occasionally take my 2021 Rocket 3 out for a 1 hour ride. Time does take its toll and losing my riding buddy to giving up on riding, has left me with a riding group that is into 40-50 mph BS and I no longer enjoy being with them.
Another of my riding friends recently died (so unable to ride...hehe,)
I so enjoyed your absolutely frank discussion about the perception of riding vs. the reality of it!. The PAIN of doing 600 miles in a day is horrific and you don't feel cool when your shoulder is killing you!!
Excellent expose of real riding!
damn 79 and a rocket 3. That's a wild ride man. Stay safe.
Never give up on speed. I'd like to think I'll be looking for that rush as long as I can drive or swing a leg over. Currently 54 and just got a bike, first one in over 21 yrs, and first day I was looking on modifications to make it faster lol.
Z900rs isn't really about speed but nostalgia and riding pleasure, but I digress. Keep on riding!!!
I hear ya, next year I will be riding for 60 Years. Keep on riding & may the bike Gods keep you safe.
Bro MASSIVE respect for anyone able to cover that kind of milage. I couldn't in my 20s and I still haven't in my 30s. I'm having a blast for the first hour, getting by the second and absolutely pissed thw rest of the time lol I think this may be a symptom of the bikes I've chosen being poor tourers but I also think there's an aspect of rugged wherewithal I just don't seem to have. Thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out!
@@QuinnBoone You're a poser on a sewing machine. Grow a set and ride a H-D, and you can toss your knitted ball sac warmers in the trash, because a Harley Davidson will always keep you warm.
Some really valid points raised here. In my teens and early 20's I was on scooters and an SV650. Had to sell the SV due to storage constraints. I was off bikes for about 7 years but it never went out of my head. Glad to say I returned last year on a ZX-6R. The wife is now pregnant so I am definitely more cautious about riding. Where I live bikers are in such a small minority, drivers are not paying attention to bikers on the road. Every now and then you head an incident on the news "Motorcycle and car accident" and your mind goes to the worst place. It could've been me. But as I always say, if you have your wits about you and ride safely, you'll make it home. Stay safe
I really miss my zx6r. I feel like upgrading to a liter bike was a mistake when i did. We have a guy locally who will just ride in circles at 13k rpm not sure if he's trying to tell me to come play or what🤣 I'm able to keep everything in the house now but back in the day I was having to walk half a mile to a friend's house where my bike was in his garage... safe storage is an understandable problem. Congrats on the baby, Ride safe!
You are so correct. Every time I hear of a motorcycle accident on the radio while driving my car it makes me cringe. You are so correct. It makes me sad and scared all at the same time yet, I still get on my machine, currently a 2021 Kawasaki Z900 RS Café. I think this is probably motorcycle number 30 at this point through my 30+ year riding career. Stay safe ladies and gents.
Alas, no matter how skilled and careful we are, ultimately we have no control over what others do. Bad things can and do happen.
drive defensive always watching always aware where others are, leave your self escape routes, stay away from traffic as best you can. it is dangerous sport but to me worth it for the fun.
I had a bad experience with someone pulling out right in front of me on my first ride of course I watched enough dandanthefireman to remember progressive breaking and finding my escape route but the anxiety and overwhelming fear that kicked in afterwards made me stop for about a month but like you said I kept thinking about it dreaming about it and couldn’t resist going back. It’s too much fun the moment I start rolling all anxiety goes away. Stay safe everyone
Dan has some incredible content. Great resource to get ideas for what to practice. I've had abs since my last bike which really helps but I've been in a heavy brake situation with a friend who didn't and he went across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic into a ditch because he couldn't brake correctly in a panic.
I'm just the opposite, when the wheels start rolling the anxiety really kicks in. It's time to part ways with the bike, but it was well worth trying.
@@jolkraeremeark6949 that's okay and good to admit. It doesn't have to be for everyone and it doesn't make you wrong for your feelings. Maybe we are just fucked up from traumatic experiences and numb to danger and use that as a badge of honor by risking life and limb to feel alive.
Wow it’s crazy to read others have the same experience. I’m addicted to riding bro. Whenever I stop for a period of time I can’t get it out of my head. I’m not quitting especially since I just got an MT10
Riding is addictive, right on. I returned to riding last year, 66 y.o. after a 35 year hiatus. Oh well, I found out I still love wind therapy as much as I did in my youth :)
Man you have my respect. I wish my back loved Supersport riding as much as I do. Considering talking to a surgeon to maybe get that ability back. Glad to hear you made your way back!
Same as me. I'm 66 and loving it.
Amazing what a fast smooth twistie road can do to adjust your lifes attitude. Most fun you can have riding something with clothes on LOL
Ride to 80 brother
You nailed it man. "Riding is a craft."
Most beginners (Including myself) don't realize how much effort and awareness it takes to ride and stay alive. Advanced riding is an artform, really.
My first year of riding was the worst as far as close calls and wrecks. I've never had so many animals run out into the road as i did that first year 😆
Edit: You know that Tahoe driver told that story at the dinner table that night 😂
Legend has it he's still telling this story to this day. I'm just glad I could help give his life meaning.🤡
the best thing you can do is to take the advice you get from riding a bike and apply it to cars because most of the learning curve is recognizing traffic patterns
that is part of the reason i like to ride, because it forces me to adapt to being more aware and alert.
I like to ride because I can just focus on the task of riding and being safe instead of the everyday rut. Plus I think I’m like that dog putting his head out the window of a car😂
When riding, you gotta expect bullshit to happen. People don't always see you, as you're so much smaller than a car. In Norway, we have a lot of deer, especially in this area, and when I ride in the dark I am ALWAYS on a lookout for them.
Two years ago I witnessed a rider get cutoff by a semi causing him to wreck bad. I ended up pulling the rider thinking he was gone it was horrific, witnessing it all I decided to sell my Harley Street Glide as I am a dad to three young boys. But here two years later I am about to buy a new bike as I understand things happen in life you have zero control over and riding the bike with my middle son who loves it to ME out ways what could possibly happen. I have decided I will continue riding and be as safe as I can, enjoying the fun it brings to my son and myself hoping one day when he’s old enough we can roll together.
Very sad to see something that bad up close. If it didn't change you that would be odd. I think you're different now and you will ride different and we all at some level have to accept some level of powerlessness but accepting that and taking that power back over your own life and existence is part of the joy of riding. It's empowering for me. Thanks for reaching out!
Other road users make me feel like quitting. The other day I had someone blind me, at night, using their full beams coming in the opposite direction. That morning I had another driver deliberately swerve towards me because I told him to get off my rear wheel. But I soon realised there's no way I'm giving this up because no matter how much I hate people, I love this shit way more.
Ya I don't ride at night and I also try not to ride at peak traffic hours or on busy streets. Those parts of riding ruin any fun for me as well and I just end up full of anxiety. I feel you for sure. I have a couple recordings where I should be reacting to the drivers mistakes and instead I'm screaming "get out the car and I will fuck your old ass up old man!" I'm not proud of it lol
@@admireinspire I think we all do things many of us aren't proud of in the heat of the moment. I can forgive genuine mistakes but the vast majority of issues I have with others is the ignorance, arrogance and deliberate aggression that occurs regardless of being on a bike, in a car or on foot. I often ask myself how I haven't smashed mirrors yet and I don't really have an answer.
@@loftyintentions1985 ya few times a day I'm wondering if it's safer to uppercut the mirror on the right or left side and hmmm won't lifting my foot that high be possible and safer?🤔
Your Anger Issues need a major check, it is a public road for everyone who needs to go somewhere..................
@@mannyechaluce3814 tell me you didn't read his comment without telling me🤣
Good points and I agree. I have seen many guys who are either potential riders or who own motorcycles but only do short rides once in a while, because of all the reasons you mentioned. I have been riding for 30+ years and will continue as long as I can. This is my meditation, escape and fun. Ride safe!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. I have a theory that we might be neurologically different from either experience or upbringing so what scares the hell out of some people and makes them run screaming, gives us enjoyment and makes us come back time and time again. No science to back this but its a pet theory of mine. 😁
Dude. I had a moment yesterday. I was going over a hill too fast and couldnt see what was over the other side. When i topped the hill there was a sharp corner. I kept it on the road and upright but it was definitely a learning experience.
I've been there. I topped a hill at night no street light and I saw the slightest glimpse of something In the road. Only had time to let off throttle before I hit it. Jumped both wheels airborne. Landed and as I'm thanking God I realize I've bent both rims lol was on the shoulder for 3 hours waiting for a tow. Just like you said I was going too fast at the wrong time. The glimpse I got made me think it was a dead deer but we went back a mile to find what it was and we couldn't find anything. Somehow ruined my tires, oil pan and fairings on... nothing????
Size of bike and engine power is at thing. Increasingly people are waking up to smaller bikes like Royal Enfields. I ride a smaller capacity bike and its great. I live in a country area with narrow winding roads. Its made for it. I have friends who've got sports bikes and big tourers and adventure bikes. They are too powerful, hard to handle and prone to being dropped. All they do is struggle with the bike.
100% all the power makes people often try to make a track out of their dense city streets or local main sprawl often with terrible results. This is the slowest bike I've had in probably 6 years and it's the bike I've enjoyed the most and I've had almost 0 close calls and I think thise things are all related. I could honestly downsize a bit more and i might be even happier idk. Thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out!
Mastering a smaller fun bike is a joy, speed and hp are not everything, cornering braking are fun for me I love the twisties, blasting 180mph done it, more fun doing 60 dragging a peg feeling that twitch as back end is on edge of traction, that is living. Old shirt I had said life begins and 170mph. I had one made later that said life begins at at 45 degrees lean angle
I've gotten a bee in my helmet, and down the back of my shirt receiving multiple stings both times. Been riding since 1998 I'm now 65 years and still riding my 2008 Concours. Like your videos. Never crashed but studied safety on my own through Rider, Motorcyclist and several other magazines. Always keep cool and let the offenders have their way. I ride as if I'm invisible always anticipating someone does not see me. Without naming them with colors as you do but I've always had my yellow, red stages always practice braking and swerving and have never been afraid of that front brake. Keep up the good work of educating riders and stay safe.
I've never done any formal classes sadly I definitely need to. I've seen Dan the fireman do accident break downs where he he's the color system and seeing you mention it made me realize it's a system bigger than just his channel and something I should know as well. Sometimes we want to save the bees sometimes they cant die soon enough🤣 Thank you for the kind words!
Amen! Great video man. It’s definitely not a hobby that appeals to most but that’s what I like about it. Here in Tampa Bay I’m going to be funky nasty after a long ride and that’s perfectly okay. I’m going to have terrible drivers to contend with and that’s okay. But I’m also going to have an ear to ear grin on my face ripping down the road feeling the wind and listening to the sweet music of that triple singing underneath me and that’s what we’re here for.
I think some people just need more excitement and more danger to get the happiness some people get by like watching movies and that's just our reality lol I'm just really glad these crazy insane machines exist to keep our dopamine pumping!
Your video is hilarious and very true. Motorcycles are ingrained in my brain. I listen to you and enjoy a great laugh because you know the realities of riding, good and bad, and you keep doing it. You did a great job on your first list video! I'm excited this morning because I met a couple of guys last night at the local convenience store. One had an 08'ZX14, and the . 23' ZX6R. I was in my car but I went to talk to them. We are going to take a ride this morning. The roads will be new to me so it will be fun. I will take my 21'GSXR1000R out. I'm 60 and after 42 years of riding, this never gets old for me. Be safe!!
Breaking out the big boy! Thanks for the complements trying to get the movation to get out of bed rn and finish a couple and i think you did it! You've gotta teach me the damn yoga secrets to still be able to even ride a Supersport after 20 because my back doesn't fking want to but my heart is telling me yes do it! Hope you have a great time sir🫡
I did exactly what you did. I bought a GSXR 1000 thinking I would absolutely love it. I loved the performance and that was it. The bike was so uncomfortable and I couldn't ride longer than 45 minutes at a time. Didn't want to risk trying another supersport so I switched to a naked z h2 last week. Best decision I ever made! I truly love every moment of riding now!
My buddy just bought the same bike last week. Told me he got an h2 for 18500 and I'm like bro.... those are 30k that's a z1000.... nah I'm wrong it's a supercharged naked 1000 lol spec sheet is ridiculius!🫡
I completely agree with his number one!
Accidents are a huge factor in people, selling their bike and no longer riding. I had a real good friend of mine who had an accident and this happened to him. He got his finger caught in a ring and poof his bike was gone. 💔😢
Sorry to hear about his accident. One reason my wife is so against them is she has a friend whose father got in an accident and we all believe the track is safer but her dad was at the track and his a lifelong disability. So everyone has a unique take based on the accidents that have happened around them. I cant fault anyone for their beliefs as long as they aren't forcing them on me I respect their choices.
You saying his accident was getting his finger caught in a wedding ring??!!😂
@@turtle19dad yes! It wasn’t just an accident but a tragedy. We all miss him. RIP brother 💔
I'm glad I saw your video today. I'm 65 yrs old now and a little dissalusioned can't find anyone to ride with etc. You helped my perspective . Thanks
Sorry that youtube hid this comment for so long but thank you so much for reaching out sir. I dont always succeed but i mostly just want to help people get hyped and motivated to ride! Stay safe out there!🫡🫡
Solid points! I got back on a bike after taking a hiatus of a couple decades, due to a nasty ejection in the early 00s. It was my fault. I ran out of talent on that particular day and I was lucky to have survived it with a couple busted ribs, bruising all over my upper body, and a gnarly concussion. Over the course of 9 months, I tried a wide range of bikes with the exception for the sport bikes since I am simply too tall and have chronic lower back issues. The riding posture doesn't suit me anymore. After test riding a bunch of bikes, I settled for a gen2 Suzuki V-strom 650. It's quite a unit and is never NOT fun to ride around town or down to the shore. I'm that crazy dude who rides in the dead of winter or in the middle of a steamy summer. I'll ride as long as the frozen crap isn't present, or the conditions aren't present to make for a frosty time. I also ride at night. Night time rain is the only stuff that bothers me a bit since people's LED beams are brutal in those conditions.
"I ran out of talent on that particular day" hahaha I love that. I have very light sensitive eyes so in a car or bike I hate riding at night. Even normal lights blind me then today's led lights are a whole new world of hurt. Glad to hear you've survived and the bug got you back in the saddle!
4:09 you are absolutely correct. If you don’t have some level of fear, you might want to sell your bike. At the same time, you can’t let it paralyze you but you definitely need to have a healthy fear/respect level for everything that you mentioned. Traffic, the machine etc. Always be learning. Always do a post ride analysis to study what was good and what was bad with each ride. The fact of the matter is when you’re on the machine you don’t have a lot of time to analyze because you’re focused on operating the machine. That’s why I always try to do a post ride analysis. I’m always trying to learn and get better. I leave my goddamn ego at the door and if somebody on the road pisses you off, let it go keep yourself safe. by the way I had to edit my comment to let you know, new sub here!
BTW, sweet bike! I am currently on a 2021 Z900 RS Café. It has the gray paint scheme that you don’t see very often. In fact it’s the only one that I have seen in this color. it’s also the café version that you don’t see very often. The minute I saw it on the showroom floor I knew I was in trouble and bought it that day. I’m 50 years old and I’ve been riding since the early 80s. I’m happy to say that I’m still learning! The minute you think you know it all is the minute that you’re going to get bit
Hey man well done I've had to expand the same point you're referencing in other comments seems like they paused wrote a mean jab and left without letting me finish lol I really appreciate you reaching out! I cover the feae spectrum in my next video. Waiting for it to upload now.
I was honestly so torn between my bike and yours. I decided on the xsr ordered it and watched every video on yiutube about it for like 4 months straight and now that I have it I'm watching all the videos on the x900 lol
Waited till I was 52 years old and took the plunge and took the weekend moto class and earned my ML. Watched a ton of YT looking for the right starter bike. Purchased a 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 Gold Line Black last year and rode everyday as a commuter and short trips. 7000 miles and a year later still having fun. I may have been late to the game, but I am financially in a better place to maintain the bike and buy proper gear. Even ride two up with my wife at times. Seating position is everything, I wasn't looking to break land speed records and I'm not a horse jockey, so liter bikes were not in the mix. Cruising around 65 mph and under is the best. Just enjoy the ride, the faster you ride means a shorter trip. A bike with low end torque is better IMO, it helps to navigate thru traffic seamlessly with out LEO breathing down your neck. Slower speeds also prevent the potential of having more accidents. To many videos of riders zipping down the road at a higher rate of speed and BOOM! someone pulls out in front of them. In my experience bikes are hard to see from a vehicles perspective, they have way to many blind spots, so flying up on one from behind is a recipe for disaster. Like I say I came late to the game riding moto, but I've been driving a vehicle since I was 16, predicting the habits of drivers around you goes along way, stay safe and keep 2 wheels down.
Ya it seems like you started late but you've come to all the correct conclusions in that short time. Just goes to show that investment in education produces outsized and invaluable returns. Took me about 7 years to learn torque was better and that sportbikes discomfort + power was contributing to lots of my most dangerous habits. Thanks for watching sir!
Been riding for 40 years. On a temporary riding hiatus due to wife and I having a baby and living in northern Virginia. No fun to ride with all the traffic.
I can completely relate. I started getting weekends off recently and with all the traffic and everyone off work... im not used to riding at these times... its scaring me man. I keep stopping on the side to let people go because im so scared to have them behind me lol Congrats on +1!
Bro you nailed every point. Subscribed!
Wishing everyone a happy lifelong motorcycle career.
Thank you, I really appreciate it! 🫡
Good tips man iv been riding for 14 year and am always open to keep learning more and improving.
Those two things are likely related. It's the guys that ignore issues who seem to find those issues taking them out and still act surprised lol stay safe man! Thank you for watching.
I had a 2017 XSR900 before I got my Streetfighter V4. Great video man keep up the good work!
You son of a bitch! I think those are like the most beautiful machine out there. I just worry that I'd push my budget so far buying it then a little issue would bankrupt me. Report back with the Long term experience man because if you say go the next bike might be a ducati
@@admireinspire it worth it though?
My 1st bike was a Triumph Street T...it felt like just having it looked at by the dealership (no one else would) cost about $500...then I got a Buell XB9...no parts and once again... no one will look at it...(not even Harley shops)...no more exotic bikes for me... unless CFmoto makes a big presence in the U.S...my next bike will be a XSR700 or an SV650...
@@BendApparatus ya I had a buddy with a Buell same experience. Crickets when you need something. People complain about problems with ducati but you have a network of dealers and specialists willing to at least do the work it a problem arises. They all look and sound incredible.
Excellent thought provoking video! Great points and well articulated! Just subscribed
Thank you so much for watching and for reaching out! I'm really enjoying the process and learning as I go has been fun as hell!
subbed, this type of content is... unique.
DJ voice doesnt hurt either~ :)
Lol now you've got me thinking how to incorporate some one time skit into my whole persona 🤣 thank you! I've taken a break from similar content for years and I'm just following my own ideas. I'm not sure if they will be unique or sometimes treading over ground others have covered but I'm having a great time learning this whole process!
Great video! Agree with all your points. I'm glad I'm not the only one that talks to himself when riding a motorcycle LOL. I'm a new rider and fortunate enough to have a few bike choices: 2023 SV650, 2023 V-Strom 650, 2006 Ninja ZX-6R 636, 2007 Piaggio X9 500 scooter. You got a new subscriber here. Ride Safe!
JESUS WHAT A STABLE! Your bike choices are goals lol one day I'll get there! Thank you for watching!
@@admireinspire Thank you!
Not currently riding . In my 50's now and have owned about 35 bikes through the years . Have a nice Kawasaki in my Garage now. . My reasons are just about evrything you mentioned & more except fear . I got my street license at 15 years old ! I started with dirt bikes , raced Moto-X & was sponsored by Yamaha , rode 2-stroke street bikes , had a bunch of stunt bikes ( F4i's ,636's) sport bikes . cruisers , V-twins RC51(too hot in south ) but yeah , my crew is gone and my Kids are adults . I have lost many friends and a few relatives but I never really worry for myself , only those I love. I taught my daughter to ride at 6 and she was a wheelie queen , but I would be terrified for her to rip on the streets. Track riding , lot riding , and off road is more adventurous to me but I'll be back out there . I am planning a long range trip . Good vid . thanx. !!!!
Thank you so much watching and reaching out but also for educating the next generation on why we love this crazy hobby so much! You wont have your daughter falling for boring guys with slow cars when daddy showed her motocross🤣 one hell of an investment!
@@admireinspire Thank you for the informative content ! The hardest thing for me as a rider happened when I was 11 years old . I had been riding my first bike ,a 74' Yamaha GT80 & I had a cousin out in California who was 18 ( Back when Cali was the best place on Earth!) .Well he was my idol we called him "Doobie"(I realized what that meant a couple years later :) he had long blond hair , was a skater /surfer dude and really cool . When he heard I had a Yamaha 80 at 10 Y.O , he begged my uncle to let him get a bike . This was back in the 70's . He got a beautiful green GT175 ,and he had the bike for only a week or so & he was struck & killed by a car just a few blocks from his home . I to this day feel somewhat responsible . The streets are pretty gnarly .But so is life . When you ride the streets it is very serious business . I have watched noobs wipe out literally turning out of the dealer destroying $10K bikes ,due to them not realizing the new ,cold tires have some slime on them ! Be really careful on a brand new bike or after a tire change dudes !!!!! Fine sandpaper can help .
As someone that has to daily a motorcycle, I can attest to pretty much all of this. I live in the hot and VERY humid state of florida especially during the summer. and even tho i work nights, I still arrive to my work hot and sweaty. And it kind of sucks. But it being my only vehicle, I either just don't go to work and don't make money or suck it up and go to work. And the same goes for bad weather. Fortunately Florida doesn't get snow storms like it does in CO (where i used to live), so I can just ride year round and not have to worry about it. But getting soaked omw to work is not a great feeling.
Yep BUT to daily and have it as your only vehicle is the only way to truly motorcycle and actually save money. We all convince ourselves we will save money by having a toy but having and maintaining and insuring multiple vehicles is far from a cost cutting measure so you definitely have my respect for following through on the goal a lot of us set with these things. Even night time right now is in the 90s. Why are we living in this inhabitable zone 🤣😭 Thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out!
@admireinspire oh I definitely DONT save money w the way I ride xD. Constantly at the top of my Rev band in 6th gear. And I've put over 10k miles on my bike since I got it almost a year ago (Yamaha FZ-07). And it's honestly the perfect bike for Florida riding especially since I'm in a large city (tampa/clearwater). My previous bike was a Ducati Monster and it was AWESOME in CO since I was only a 20 minute ride from the mountains. Down here though, there's no twisties or anything within a reasonable distance. So having a torque heavy bike makes up for it. And since I ride at night, there's less people on the road typically. Even tho it is as you mentioned constantly in the 80s or 90s at night. Which is even worse with the absurd levels of humidity. And don't even get me started on day riding. Idk how you do it even w/o a jacket. I personally don't ride w/o one due to an accident I had roughly a year ago. So it's arguably worse. It's to the point I just don't go out during the day unless I have too. As for watching, I got you. Always happy to see small creators pop up on my feed and drop a like and a sub and a comment if i have anything to say. Keep it up broski and ride safe ✌️
Everybody complains about the stiffness of the MT07 seat, but it's more comfortable than my CB125R's seat so I see it as an upgrade! You can adapt to not being comfortable, some just choose not to. I love motorcycles because I feel like I'm one with the bike when I'm riding it, not just steering a machine that takes me places. They're also so easy to work on! I had 0 experience with mechanics and now I'm changing parts, fluids, and feeling confident with servicing the thing! Knowing you are responsible for the bike, AND capable of working on it, makes cleaning and fixing things feel a lot more rewarding. I still think of working on cars as an overwhelming task, but my bike is mah baby 😂 Found the service manual for my MT07 and I'm ooh-ing and ahh-ing over it -- oh the possibilities!! First vid I've seen from ya on the recommended; keep up the good stuff! Since I started uploading vids I've found a lot of smaller channels putting out some good content, we gon' make it big keep up the good shit.
Well I think you've started from a good place with Japanese bikes. Meaning you're working on them usually by choice and they are designed with self service in mind. I've heard some nightmares when it comes to the European side of things. Needing to pull an engine for simple maintanance and such, needing specialty tools. I'd actually die....
And thank you for the compliments that means a lot. I'm trying to just make more excuses to ride so youtube was a natural fit!
I agree with adapting to being "uncomfortable". I thought I fkd up by buying my Hayabusa because I wasn't used to it. After a couple weeks we bonded and she's mine forever now 👍
I enjoyed this video alot more then people with big budgets and all the bs. Great video thanks for bringing me along on the ride.
Glad to hear it! I really enjoy their montages with a 6000 dollar camera and a music pack theyve paid to use but uh we ain't there yet lol. Thanks for reaching out!
What are you using? I use filmora and feel I make very polished videos but really I still grow at a snails pace.
@@bleekrides I've been paying for Adobe but I think resolve is a good option up to 4k resolution I hear it's free. I was at like 80 subs and just happened to get lucky with this one doing well. I assume that's gonna be the case for everyone. Not every video is gonna pop off and that's okay we still learn to improve.
Well i don't know if i can say this but i'm not a real biker because i ride a 3 wheeled motorcycle ( Yamaha Tricity 300 ABS) with a car license. The only thing when i'm scared is riding in the rain. I bought it to commute to work so i need to ride it every day in every weather. And yes it's scaring to see what cars do, cutting you off or just merging in not looking at you. I'm not going to stop because even though it's still scary, it's fun to ride it. It's not a fast one, 300cc on 3 wheels and just going 81mph tops but it's fine for me. I am considering going for a real bike license though ;-)
Absolutely counts. You're risking your life so you're one of us in my book. Ya rain kills the fun. It hurts, you can't see, they definitely csnt see even on clear days so..... it's not fun.
What i try to tell myself whether it makes any difference or not is to respect the road, respect your bike, and respect others and youll keep both wheels on the ground.
Very important! I'm always fighting that voice that wants to get angry over small nothings but respect is very necessary!
@@admireinspire Its possible to ride for years without any major accidents or injury I feel on nothing more than a lil respect ; )
Very well said brother💯🏍️
Much appreciated sir 🫡Thanks for watching and for reaching out!
New motorcycle owner here. Great video bud! I rode bmx for 40 years but went to e-bikes a few years ago and not got a 05 Yamaha vstar650 for my first cruiser and your right, it's such a great feeling riding. We gotta be a little crazy.....I was doored and broke my femur1 years ago and now I'm on a motorcycle. My family thinks I'm nuts lmao
Man I ride by cyclists and I wish there was a wave that meant EXTRA respect because yall are NUTS. The amount of people who will just try to kill a rider for fun is too high and then being on the shoulder at their mercy... that's balls I'll never have man. Glad you've joined the motorcycle cult!🫡🫡
Love the content bro new sub. Keep up the great work! You've inspired me to keep vlogging on my channel I was thinking about canning them.
Cant say why so many comments are hidden and I find them weeks later but that's really awesome to hear man! Thank you!!🫡🫡
@@admireinspire No problem at all! Happens to me too sometimes. I try to go searching for them if I get a few spare minutes
from the UK, Been riding since 1 was 12, i'm now 57, learnt most of the hard lessons about riding before i turned 16 (legal age to ride). i'll quit when i die or too Ancient to get me leg over it, wife has been riding pillion for 38 yrs too.
I ride ALL year round, except in deep snow, i'm used to the climate around here (Yorkshire) and what it can throw at me.
Wow, what a career!🫡🫡 a dream of mine is to go across the pond and ride slow across Europe. Everything in my country is at most a few hundred years old but your area has been around for over 1000 and I just want to experience all that culture! Thanks for reaching out and keep pushing!!
I started riding at 58. I ride every day to and back work. I learned and practice slow speed riding. Thunderstorms or baking heat... I ride. I've learned a LOT about human behavior here in Miami Dade. 34 mile round trip every day. Still have the first bike I ever rode... a 2018 Road King.
No better display of human intelligence than watching driving behavior. I mean idk if my mid ride psycho analysis is very accurate but it feels good regardless to see these driver's habits and label them as sub par🤷♂️🤣I think that's a perfect commute to keep you entertained and still maybe go for a fun stroke after if the mood strikes you but also feel content after a long day and de stress. Keep up the great work, you're obviously doing something right!
There's a freedom in riding and it's a good time to get out an relax. I never ride in a hurry. I've been in many car wrecks, not yet on my bike. I just wish other drivers would realize that the rider is also allowed in a lane just like a car or truck. I will continue to keep riding weather I suck or not. Not to mention it's helped me bond with my teenage son. I get scared everytime I ride, someone might hit me but I try to stay away from ppl that are in a hurry. Plz all be safe.
Nothing like near death experiences to foster stronger bonds! Joking aside, it's a different prospective that I wish more car drivers could experience and I think we are better drivers overall just by being exposed to riding. It's a great positive experience and we become better for it. It's hard to beat the feeling of personal growth and I think as kids we all dreamed of flying and this is just about the closest thing we have to that. Glad youre enjoying the hobby, safe riding!
You’re very correct. I’m never in a hurry these days on a motorcycle because I use it strictly for enjoyment/pleasure as opposed to needing to be somewhere. generally when people have to be somewhere, they unfortunately are in a hurry because they need to be somewhere. That “get their -itis” as they say will get you killed on a motorcycle
You missed one. I quit for 7 years because my bike ended up needing 10x more money in repairs than it was worth. I now have that itch to get back on two wheels. This time however, I am just going to get a new shadow phantom because I am tired of buying other people's mistakes.
Yep I bought my third bike and fourth bike brand new exactly for that reason the old ones aren't terrible.its just hard finding someone to do the work, finding the parts, or changing doing it yourself and breaking the parts or ruining more.
Great video, Everything you said is spot on! Ride safe brother🤙
🫡🫡🫡thank you sir, you as well✌️
I enjoyed the video. I agree that riding is a hobby and also a craft. If we don’t try to develop our craft every time we hit the seat then we’re not doing it right. Stay up and stay safe.
Thank you sir🫡🫡 Ride safe!
I grew up around motorcycles my Dad and all my uncles rode. They took long trips and had awesome stories. I started riding 35yrs ago. I stopped riding and sold my bike when my son was about 2 yrs old. Then i remembered the fun i had riding on the back of my Dad's bike when i was a kid. I bought a project bike when my son was about 7yrs old. I told my wife it was an investment that we could flip for cash, which i did after i rode it with my son for about 5yrs. I got a nicer bike now and my son and i have some awesome memories.
When I see a guy with a chick on the back it's like whatever but when I see someone riding their kid around I can't help but smile. The first memory I have in life was riding on My uncles 2 stroke bike with him around the block. You're building memories they'll never forget!🫡
My best memories were being 6 and my friends dad raced motocross went to races with them he bought his kid yamaha 60 2 stroke taught him and me how to ride, been hooked now 54 yrs. My parents never liked bikes thought they were to dangerous. When I was 15 got job and bought a used honda 125 four stroke I rode to school and for fun dual sport enduro was street and trail bike. at 17 bought a 75 4 yr old used honda 400 four super sport blue. First real factory sport bike low bars 4 into 1 pipe rearset pegs for the dat petty quick smooth and I was off to the races so to speak. Sport street riding was now my thing some dirt biking had cr and kx 125s in my early to mid 20s. Loved the freedom of dirt no cops or rules LOL. Moved onto the ninja 600 then zx6 a few of them rode many liter bikes always went back to 600 looking hard at new zx4rr. Nothing like screaming a smaller bike through the twisties as more sane pseeds less weight btter cornering than big bikes. I have been over 180mph on bikes but 50 to 60 dragging a peg that is where life begins and ends for this old man
I had a really rough start with motorcycling. bought a 2000 GSX750 SRAD which was on sale for cheap due to juices being mixed. got the cold plug in the cylinder head fixed, valve clearances adjusted, new battery, starter cleaned. did my first rides at my workplace on a big parking lot and also ended the life of already pretty miserable clutch pack, so I replaced this myself. new bulbs, a voltmeter installed, new windscreen.. well, in the end I got to ride it for 400 kilometres until friend called and asked for a ride because there was something wrong with his car. I said yes on the condition he fills the tank after the ride. an hour later I got a call that the gearbox is done - limped it back home on 1st gear, has neutral but the indicator doesn't register it, no gears from 2nd and up. took it to a workshop as I'm not that avid on transmissions, yet.
I have had quite a miserable beginning and as I have put that much time and money in that ol' SRAD I'm still determined to get it fixed, though I have started to look for brand new bikes because of all the sh*t that has gone wrong with that 23 year old GSXR. I want to ride, but the start has been super rough :D
Ya adopting a dying bike is rough. It can be more wrenching than riding and especially early on I think that kind of sours things. It's also trial by fire fixing things then testing those fixes yourself. Relying on those fixes but also the other old parts anytime you wander too far from home. Anxiety always over what will go wrong next. Obviously spending for a new bike isn't in everyone's budget but if you buy something which will hold value for resale, the upfront cost and small depreciation over time is worth its weight in gold compared to all that worrying and "what if". Its fun as fuck and rewarding to say "I built that" but really inconvenient if that's the only bike in the stable.
Add number 8 to the list... bought a project as a first bike. I think some people do this not realizing how much someone else's deferred maintenance can cost in time, money, and frustration.
I had the opportunity as a child to get a dirt bike. I didn't take it, i chose atv instead as i already knew how to ride one from friend's houses. As i went through my teens and 20's everyone told me to not get on a bike as they didn't want to see me get hurt or die like another statistic. This year i switched summer jobs and work on an OHV crew. Off highway vehicle, we have different types of utv atv and dirt bikes. I never really expected to get my motorcycle license in my 30's but here i am. I learned how to ride a bike on rocky trails, took my motorcycle test on pavement for my license. I would say trail riding prepared me for passing my motorcycle test. I still haven't ridden in a urban environment. I'm either off road or on forest roads very deep in the woods. Now i really want a bike for myself
Atv were my first exposure as well. I had older friends and I'm just hanging on to the back while they do trails and hoodrat things. I think I got my first dirtbike mostly because those were cheaper than another 4 wheeler. And I had a blast then a big wreck where I came out uninjured but woke up one dsy and my motocross bike had been sold. I circled back to street bikes like 15 years later and I've been riding ever since. I think 30 is old enough to learn in a safe way and not necessarily go full yeetus and die doing highway pulls but everyone's different lol you've gotta know your flaws and level of discipline if you end up looking at something fast.
Damn!, you nailed it. Accident stories, fear engendered by those stories. Yep, I’ve been riding for close on 60yrs without an accident. 30 of them with only a bike as transport. I love it! But I keep that healthy fear with me at all times. I start each ride with the thought that somewhere out there in my city or even my neighborhood someone else is getting in their car and if I don’t pay attention they WILL kill me. You are a riders rider.
Thank you so much man. I like everything you said here and I appreciate the kind words! See that healthy fear that's what I meant but people hear fear and think TERRIFIED but you got exactly what I meant! 🫡🫡
Subscribed because you have a good take on things and the XSR900 with the color scheme you have ive been eyeing it for awhile. Ideally I'd have XSR900 for commuting and a bagger for longer trips.
Thanks man! I feel fortunate to have created something people are enjoying this early into making videos but now I feel like Eminem trying to top hi my name is🤣 gonna keep grinding thank you for your time and the compliment. The looks are unmatched but also dreaming of a day they make an mt10 with this style. Prob won't happen but I wanna believe!
@@admireinspire I hear ya the MT-10 looks like an angry incomplete bike. Having to explain everyone yeah I know she doesent look great but she has a great personality would get old..
Riding now almost 60 years, just purchased a new bike. Totally agree with you. I will subscribe right now.
Congratulations on your success! Gotta be doing something right!
@@admireinspire Try to keep the old man sneaking into me away, he is trying hard, I don't let him. I'm in SW. Texas, blistering hot here. Keep on posting this good stuff, riders need to know what's all about. Take care & may the bike Gods keep you safe.
Here’s a couple reasons which seem to make sense: acknowledging the traffic density in the area you live is just too high, and increases the odds of a wreck....to take a break from the bike while raising kids, to ensure you see em graduate and to save the old lady from worrying every time you ride out...and realization that reaction time is slowing and strength decreasing to the point you begin to put yourself in danger. It’s each rider’s choice, and this rider is glad he still loves to ride.
Great points all around. I never thought about the kid thing as a temporary smart choice but you've convinced me it doesn't have to be permanent. I like that!
I had my first death wobble yesterday and not only did I survive but I also didn't lay er down. Learned a lot as it was totally my fault for overtaking in a spot where the road was really bad and bumpy. Nice video. Will subscribe. By the way what gloves are those? They look great!
Ya they say to just relax in a death wobble and let the bike fix itself but it's really fking hard to relax when you think you're about to die lmao glad you made it! I'm not sure but I'll find out when I get home tonight.
Sedici vento gloves. I'd link an Amazon affiliate link but they only have imitations on Amazon. Got these are cyclegear.
Great video. I've been riding a year now and I love it, I ride a Drz400sm
same bike bakerxderek has in a lot of his explore videos when he's not on the grom. by the spec sheet I was never very interested til I saw all the things they can do. Hw speeds, twisties, then go offroad and attack trails. versatile as hell!
I got my motorcycle license when I was 18 and a senior in High School. Bought my first bike with money I saved, a used 2005 SV650s for $3100. I rode that bike for almost 7 yrs, before I sold it. The last year of owning it I wasn’t riding it much, I honestly was bored of it and I didn’t have the money at the time to upgrade and I hated seeing that bike just sit so sold it. It’s been four years and I will be bike on a bike in a couple months!
To get anything nice is a bit of a wait right now it seems but my 6 month wait was well worth it I hope yours moves more swiftly!
I've been a racer back in the day, the fear part for me isn't really there anymore. I always wanted to race the Isle of Mann TT. But it never happened. If the fear part is there it's so buried in my subconscious I don't know or feel it anymore.
I don't even ride at 40% of my ability on the road. I see people pulling off some really stupid moves on the road. Over here the ambulance crews call us Organ donors.
One thing I did when I met my now wife, on the first date I actually said to her,
'Don't ask me to get rid of the bike, you'll be gone before the bike is.'
I'm in the UK, for me it's making sure you always have waterproofs! It can rain a lot over here.
Biking is a life style.
Hahahaha stern warning from the beginning seems to have gone a long way. Ambulances scare me because it's a car full of people who have seen first hand why this hobby is so dangerous and here's me going by in a t shirt lol
Thought it was a very good video & hit on all major points. I myself experienced all of that. I think all of that wrapped up into a ball is what makes you feel so alive.
Thank you sir. I feel like I posted a video and found my people 😂
I have been riding most my life. I am 65 now. Wow, every time I say that I can’t believe it. Everything you say is right on. I noticed you don’t have rear mirrors? I can’t even ride at all without 2. Don’t you feel you need them? Praying you, and all of us stay safe. God bless brother.
Hell ya man thats awesome! I have the save the bike in my house at night so to fit the mirrors had to go. I don't like it but it is what it is.
Keep making content bro, see your channel growing bro the 5 figures 👏
Ya its been a crazy week. Gave me full blown anxiety for a couple days but I have one almost done I got back on the horse GOTTA PUSH🫡
nice vid. i try and keep my perspective checked every time I ride. practicing helps. it gives me confidence and reminds me i'm not some hot shot that knows it all already.
I been riding for 5 years now and there are days when I don’t enjoy it like I used to but there are also days where there is nothing else I rather do, lost a friend earlier this year in an accident and thought of giving it up but ultimately I went back and glad I did because my love for bikes has been sparked again, a strange hobby and lifestyle we bikers have but a glorious one.
Really sorry about your friend. The rest of the world can sometimes ruin our good time but I still see a lot of greatness in riding and I try to focus on those good times and how I can have them more often. Sharing it with friends and maybe drumming up motivation for others sounded like a good idea so I tried this youtube thing to spread the gospel! Thanks for watching and thank you for reaching out!🫡
@@admireinspire keep your religion to yourself. DILLIGAF?
@@markjaycox8811 no but you dont look very smart because i meant the gospel of riding.... CONTEXT CLUES🤯
@@admireinspire How "did" you get the "gospel" of riding? Mmm? From a Penthouse Magazine? Your brain's been in reverse so long that you move your bowels with your lips now.
@@admireinspire If Penthouse is your religion, then I sincerely apologize.
Dig the vibe man, subbed!
Thank you! Just out having fun and I'm glad others seem to be enjoying it.
Ah; I’m 68 and been riding for 56 years. I ride a Sportbike and can manage a couple hours before I need to rest my ass cheeks. I’ve never had any crashes other than many offs as a motocrosser. If your going to ride on the streets you damn well better pay attention and focus on preserving your own life. I can ride fast at times, but I’m a super defensive rider, never trusting the other drivers on the road. To me riding a bike is damn near like flying like an eagle. I’m only going to quit when I am no longer have the muscle capacity to hold up the machine. 87 here I come. 😎
Proof that unicorns do exist! You've got to be doing something right and you're living the exact same life I want to sir. Glad to hear of your many successful years and praying you have many more!
When you can no longer hold up the machine, trade it in for a lighter one. 😄
Off topic but at like 7:40 you passed a dollar general. I swear they're everywhere. You could be in the middle of a desert and see a random ass dollar general right there😭
Every item they sell is more expensive per ounce than at other stores and consumers think they are getting deals there🤣it blows my mind but genius business tactic to exploit morons!
@@admireinspire yeah😭I live in a small town and population is about 300 maybe. That's being generous but the only store around here is a dollar general. Nearest gas station is 15 miles. I live in the middle of no where in a mountain so yeah😂but I do want a bike really bad sense I've only seen 1 bike around here ever and it was an r3. I'm wanting to get a kawi zx6r tho.
@@Mr...N0body I think my buddy had his 550wheel supra beat a 636 but like honestly those bikes will beat 99% of what's on the road. It's a great choice for the value alone. My buddy just bought a z1000r 2 days ago if you wanna be naked street fighter upright but at that point I'd just get an mt10 if you're spending 14k+ but a used 636 can be 4-8k all day. If you can get abs that's a really solid beginner to intermediate bike I loved mine.
@@admireinspire yeah, only experience I have on 2 wheels is my 10hp moped and the zx6 is 130hp so a 120hp difference is a bit of a jump😂but I think I have the self control to not floor it right away lol
@@Mr...N0body the torque is so low that you won't really surprise yourself you know like accidently blip the throttle over a bump on some bikes and it'll just pop up or loop and new riders don't want that. But also when you wanna be a demon and you work for it the power is there so idk I think they are perfect. And that extra displacement compared to the other 600s is just that little cherry on top to be that much less gutless around town. They really are great bikes I support your choice.
On the weather thing. I rode my Ducati to work this morning, 57 degrees right after a rain storm. So a little chilly. It’s gonna be 95 this afternoon when I go home.
😲 bruh morning 🥶 then afternoon🫠🥵 fuuuuuuuu lol are you just bringing a dufflebag of gear to be ready for everything at once?
@@admireinspire nah. my ride in the morning is only 10 miles. So I just freeze for 10 minutes. But if I were going on a longer ride I would go more prepared.
I’m late 40s, I daily a 2004 cbr600rr, all year round, in England, apart from snow, which last December I got caught out, I ride, especially to work and back
Damn what a beast! I follow a euro car shop they make big hp builds but when they do the test rides I've noticed the streets are so crowded and small it's hard for them to even do pulls. Are you able to stretch the bikes legs where you are?
2003, after passing Full class A licence test , I rode an FZR 600cc In 2009 while ridding a maxi-scooter 262cc, had a near smash from a dump truck running a temporary light, stopped ridding. 2020 during Covid bought a CBF 500, now own a Monster and love it! though I regret ever stopping, especially insurance wise.
The dang insurance look at cc and bike value and decide today is the day to bend this man over! I was with my original company for like 8 years when I get my r1 they tell me it's gonna be $350 usd per month just for insurance lmfao I almost died on the spot. Thankfully I found a company that did family plans so then my bike counted as a car and I saved hundreds. Fk All-State! Time away really helps you appreciate things you used to overlook, glad to hear everything worked out!
Gotcha man . Subscribed today
Thank you so much! The response on this has been incredible its taken a couple days for me to process tbh. Thanks for reaching out!
Nice vid, man. You got the talent, keep it going.
Thank you so much you mfs got me at work blushing 🤣 ❤️
I bought a brand new, my dream bike 3 years ago and I've put on it like 2000 miles. I don't care. Even if I ride once a month, it's worth it. I've got a small child and I've got super busy work schedule, so a lot of the times I have to cancel rides which I planned earlier, but as I've said, I don't care. I like having an option to ride when I can and while I can :) I'm not selling the bike :D
That's awesome man! Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I think it's great to have the ability to have that joy when your schedule permits it. Even if it's not an everyday thing that's still great if it brings you happiness and you can afford to keep it! 🫡
Riden since 1976 only had one accident 1978, totalled a BSA starfire collided with a car, the cause, a diesel oil patch.
You get a sixth sense after a while, you can sense a dangerous situation before it happens.
You learn how handle different conditions and situations.
The secret is "concentration".
And don't ride like a psycho.
Ride within your capabilities.
The more you ride the better you get.
Had so many close calls back in the day on my 1975 BSA Gold Star 500. More of an Enduro type motorcycle but my life flashing in front of my eyes in a 1/4 of a second was enough. Gravel around a turn took out my front tire but luckily I put the boot down & caught it. Drivers not seeing me even though the headlight was always on. Friends getting lifelong injuries from their motorcycle accidents. I was 22 & sold it. Had been riding for 8 years. Had motocross injuries but none serious. Lucky to be alive.
I very badly want to return to the motocross track. If I love it enough I might even consider no more street riding but just not there to make the purchase just yet I definitely miss those days and the trail riding. Some of my best memories for sure.
@@admireinspire Distracted drivers today are out in force. So now we have drunk & distracted drivers which makes the streets worse than when I was riding. Some people can't put their phones away even to drive.
Oh yeah, you are keeping it real. I am defiantly scared to start in this hobby
Is that an ls500?! Fk bikes bro you got too much to live for!🤣 my wife just bought a Lexus and all I have is a subaru I've spent 100k on😭
@@admireinspire I am subscribed for more! Ps, that was a renal ls500 on Turo, but I have a few car toys in the garage. Respect to you for having the balls to ride. Be safe.
@@tonymcflattie2450 I haven't even seen one in person so I'm still super fking jealous! Thank you so much I'm having a lot of fun gonna keep at it.
I'm a sales manager for a tri-manufacturer dealership. Im 37 & been riding since my near life ending accident in my truck at 20. I've yet to go down and that's a rarity. There are a few different phrases I'd say to customers; There are riders who have gone down and there are riders who are going down. ATGATT. When i get asked how I've been riding for so long & not have an accident and they ask how. My answer is two-fold; I'm lucky AF and I ride like I'm invisible. Riding invisible is probably the best advice I can give on the floor. It requires some context, especially to a new rider, like half of my customers are. So my two-wheeled friends, best way to survive on these streets is to ride like you're invisible. Ride like no one can see you. ASSUME no one can see you. That's why i always have an exit strategy
I used to wear more high vis and honk and I guess I've gotten much more complacent. My videos helped me realize I'm not even covering my brakes in a lot of situations that call for it. So I'm enjoying this process yes for learning something new but also reviewing my riding and helping me pick out some easy low hanging fruit errors I can fix.
@@admireinspire and that level of attention is what increases your survivability. That's good. That's what a smart rider does. How long have you been riding?
@@Right-Handed_Neutrino if motocross counts fk maybe that was 20 years ago. Street riding about 7.
@@admireinspire right on. It sucks to adhear to ATGATT where you and I live. The south right now is hot and muggy! I walked outside today and within 2 seconds, I said, "Nope!" I was sweating just standing in my garage for 3 minutes. I finally switched from my AStars T-GP Plus Air (more breathable - white with some black & hi-viz yellow) textile jacket to an AStars GP Plus R3 black leather jacket with hi-viz yellow & orange. Pair that up with a back protector, helmet, gloves and I don't think I'd make it 10 miles before I'd get a heatstroke lol
Great vid. Your correct sometimes you have to change bikes or even step away. I had a busa when I lived in the PNW. I then moved to Tampa. Everyone in that city lives to brake check for ins. and a big bike sux in those situations. sold my bike and waited until I moved to nc to take the hobby back up, 5 yrs later. It sux being off a bike that long, but other than those 5 yrs, I have been street riding since 82'. I would suggest that everyone watch or read twist of the wrist 2 if they havent already. it will up your game while making a safer rider out of you.
Had a family friend who would troll parking lots to fake accidents for ins and he ended up getting murdered so karma eventually even those people out. Great to hear about a lifetime rider with that much longevity! Glad you found your way back. I watched twist when I first got my ninja650 but I bet I could stand to learn a lot Watchung again.
I quit riding for six years because of a car accident. If I’d been on a bike I would have been killed. It really freaked me out and I sold my bike. Recently got the bug again and bought another bike about 2 months ago and I’m really enjoying being back in the saddle.
The roads are terrifying. If I were to try and convince prebike me to get into this I wouldn't be able to. I have no idea how we got here but we can't ever fully get away from it! 🤣Be safe man!
I've had two accidents but I'm still riding. already had the new bike before my arm was healed
A true addict🫡
My father was a biker he sold his bike at 18 when he went into the military and right out of basic training he bought another motorcycle and he LOVED that bike he wrecked it twice got repairs paid for never wanted anything new and then finally sold it when I was young because it just wasn’t practical anymore and I remember whenever I’d ask about it he’d say “I don’t want to sell it to someone that’s just going to ruin it” the guy he sold it to still has the bike and I’m trying to buy it back right now I want to follow in my fathers footsteps of being on 2 wheels for years and years he got his motorcycle license before his drivers license and I did the same here motorcycles are a minority of traffic you might see a few on a Sunday riding up and down the highway but I don’t intend to stay here any longer than I have to with the economy, taxes, etc it’s really expensive to live here even though it’s not a city I love motorcycles and have from a young age can’t wait to get a bike of my own to go out and just ride
Ya and that's why it's so dangerous because motorcycles are such a minority and so few so no one is really looking for us. I've seen statistics showing that in places where there are more motorcycles the laws more properly reflect their needs and accidents actually fall. So more motorcyclists makes all of us safer. Good to hear from you report back when you get yours!🫡🫡
@@admireinspire that makes sense my mothers workplace had a guy in management get in a really bad accident on his bike the plant manager made an announcement telling everyone what happened and to be careful out there he’s currently in critical condition in a hospital just gained back his ability to talk my father never got hurt in his accidents luckily but it’s one of the risks you take I’m struggling financially to buy a bike but I’ve made up my mind I’ve saved every penny now have enough for some gear I’m determined to someday live my dream of being on 2 wheels keep up the videos and ride safe
Great vid!! Just subbed. Also what are your settings? Do you have a filter? That motion blur is sick. Been trying to dial in my settings can’t seem to get it right.
Nd32 filter, for this video I used the post settings yammie outlines in my most recent one I forgot to so the diff between the two is just that, I use I think 25fps then shutter doubled to 1/50 for the blur. My biggest gripe is audio so I'm trying to constantly improve and some things I try make it worse. Constant learning process is part of the fun.
Love the way you think. Do you mind sharing your GoPro settings?
Man it's a lot. Yammie noob spite and chase have good videos explaining the settings and post editing
My city has a population of 300,000. From spring to late summer someone is killed on a motorcycle nearly every weekend. On some weekends there have been as many as three fatalities. In the same time frame there may be only two fatal car accidents within the entire county. When it does happen, it's big news. Motorcycle fatalities are so much more common that we barely even hear about them. However, this year there were two car fatalities back to back, so we'll have to see what the summertime Grim Reaper brings for the cage drivers.
Ya its almost so common that it's not even news worthy unless it's someone important or they can spin a sympathy angle for clicks. News needs the right kind of bad news for them to cover it lol I'm in a smaller down maybe 1/10 that size or smaller but I'm sure we have a similar trajectory.
Not even a month with my sv650s, and almost got hit by a car that ran the red light,luckily a car coming from the left hit the car coming towards me, which saved me from getting pinned, unfortunately had to jump off and lay down the bike to avoid the debris. I'm so lucky to be alive and uninjured, but i am still gonna ride.
My god this is nightmare fuel. Really glad to hear you made it through that safely. I really try to target empty roads at nonpeak hours now but its still not a perfect system.
I try to ride at least once or twice a week, even if it’s just the commute to work. Which is only about 7 minutes but it’s a peak times. I work at a hospital and part of my job is receiving DOA that have arrived from the community. I have to view the body’s and check the numbers on the Tags and paperwork. I’ve seen plenty of people who have passed in accidents on motorcycles. For a while I did consider giving it up but I decided not to let fear rule me. I have a zx10r that doesn’t come out much but the mt07 is the commute machine. I definitely slowed down a lot.
See, even ambulances kind of scare me because it reminds me of how they see this kind of stuff but I never thought about the chain of people including the position you're describing. I think seeing what you see and still being able to compartmentalize the hobby as your own is a testament to the level of enjoyment we tap into while doing this. You definitely have my respect I don't know if I could do the same in the same situation 🫡 I've always wanted a zx10r just for the tach alone I love the wheel of lights!
One of my buddies gave perhaps the best reason I’ve heard of why he never even started to ride: “I don’t want to have to pay that much attention.”
Absolutely important to know if you are just too lazy to give the attention it requires to be safe. Most people aren't honest and self aware enough to admit that so I respect his decision. For me adding requirements of attention and complexity to the normality is what appeals to me. Everyone is different.
At 67.. and riding since i was young.. a realty is its not if..but when you will go down.. after that occurs your will Respect the machine and your own abilities to grow..
I've been lucky it's only been small accidents where I'm unharmed but every day is a new risk. Congrats on your years of success sir🫡🫡
Y'all make me want to start a RUclips channel. I have some crazy experiences on my bike, all I need is a good camera and another bike LMFAO I ended up wrecking ✍🏿✍🏿and sure as hell learned my lesson
You absolutely should man. So many big creators are burnt out and quitting and that leaves a vacuum for new talent. I'm just trying to catch a wave!
Exactly bro and I'm big on safety as well
@@yamonte I'll say 20-40 of the comments that have propelled this post to so many people were telling me to wear my gear so... ya gear is definitely important and they are all trying to help and they have but I a different way that they expected lol feeding the algorithm with comments makes a difference
@@yamonte all to say risking it for the biscuit can sometimes work out lol and sometimes end in death
Nice video I found myself in some of this , am still riding but many times had chance to quit .
Resonated with #3 over here on my Daytona 675. I really want a dual-sport but I'm too dang short and healthy!
Damn those are some great fucking problems to have! It's been years since that was my bike fixation and it's never ceased to be beautiful to me. Now riding a triple I think those are probably the ideal. I had heard talks of a 765 triple same style but it never happened.
valid points, couple of things though (since you brought up reasons some people quit..and one of them being safety)
1. i would recommend keeping both hands on the bars...especially when changing lanes.
2. wearing more protective gear
3. a lot people..its not a hobby its their mode of full time transportation..not just weekend stuff
and yes..i know its all personal choice..i am just talking about recommending keeping people as safe as possible.......a lot of idiots drive 4 wheel vehicles who dont care
Ya definitely I'm taking small risks out of laziness with real consequences BUT everytume someone comments on my lack of gear it feeds the algorithm and pushes the post so like sometimes you gotta risk it for the biscuit
You have the neatest rear view mirrors I have ever seen
They do not work very well sadly but this is the only way to fit the bike in my house currently.
Great vid...Funny you say all this, my brother came round today he didn't know i brought a motorcycle again, he went off on one saying, why have you brought a motorcycle again and do you want to do die! I said look bro it makes me happy to ride it." I feel free when im out on the road. I said, "You play pokemon. i ride motorcycles, do what ever make you happy. Some ppl just cant/won't understand what riding a motorcycle does for some of us!
Yep I get the same from family. And their hobbies are totally valid but I don't get them at all 🤣 more scrabble for them I guess because I won't touch it!
Honestly I clicked cause the xsr but I appreciate the list. good points 💯
Thank you so much! I am definitely harnessing the bike as a gimic but also trying to add any possible value I can. Thanks for watching and for reaching out!
I wouldn’t consider myself as a real rider because I’m still on a Yamaha sr 125 until I pass my proper bike drivers license.
But I love riding this thing even with all those potential dangers because there is this feeling of „freedom“ when you ride. Sometimes I even feel kinda lonely on my bike and I like it. Can’t even explain why, but there is just such a weird good feeling when I ride, that I would never not do it, just because it’s dangerous.
Man you're taking the same risk as all thw rest of us. It can feel underwhelming when you don't have the tip top bike you want but the skills you're learning are invaluable and what you're experiencing is still better than starting on a liter bike and riding to survive the whole time. Take your time and ring that thing out. If you're on 2 wheels you're a rider!🫡🫡
I’d like to start riding a grom, but my mom has always said it would break her heart if I rode on two wheels. This has developed a lot of fear inside.
Just buy the gear and get the bike lol my mom couldn’t do anything but be happy for me, now I’m on my 6th bike in 4 years of riding 😂 I just get bored of bikes fast so I have to switch em up often
@@NudaMan yeah I suppose you’re right lol. I mainly don’t want to worry her bc she does have health problems, and I don’t want to add to the stress. But I’m definitely considering it. It looks really fun.
@@LowkeyHundo oh okay I see, yeah don’t stress her out more lol honestly the grom is still a good choice but me being 6 foot tall I can’t fit 🥲
Ya my family basically rejoices when i sell my bikes then lose their minds when I buy one each time.
@@admireinspire lmaooo I’m on my 6th, going on my 7th bike
That Tahoe wasn't in/ around Vidalia GA was it? 🤦♀️
Nah lol but sounds like he got competition.
As far as other drivers go, you have to accept that it is up to you to watch and be aware. You can blame it on the other guy as much as you like but at the end of the day you’re the one that’s going to be dead or seriously injured.
Very true. It doesn't matter if you were in the right if you're hurt or dead and that's what we face on these things.
Little over a year ago I shattered my body died twice in the ambulance on the way to the hospital then was airlifted to another hospital back riding now ...ride or die!
My god man. I wore the jacket today I hope I can keep that habit going. Glad to hear you made it through and respect for sticking to it. I appreciate you watching and thanks for reaching out!
Yes, Fear is def a useful tool when riding a bike, you should always ride with a healthy dose of fear, cause that's what keeps you Sharp & Aware, just like fire. as long as you control it and don't let it escalate into panic
I'm glad you seem to understand what I meant people jumping down my throat about what I think was pretty reasonable lol🫡🫡
Facts on number 1.
I be hearing the same thing..
Aunt, cousin uncles brothers nephew
Lmfao🤣🤣🤣
SOMETHING HAPPENED TO SOMEOME OKAY SO STOP IT
What is with Mirror deleting. I ride my dual sport in the woods with mirrors . If they break i replace them. Why ride with no mirrors. I would put them back on. See lots of guys with no mirrors. I use them.
I've gotta be able to fit the bike through my door to save it at night. Otherwise I'd have the stock mirrors but they make it too wide.
First tip that comes to mind is “ Ride like you have nothing to Prove” some of the worst accidents happen because of Ego, your not invincible and there is always someone out there that is faster and better than you. Accept it and chill out!
Very true. Baseline even "slow" bikes are faster than most cars there's no need to prove it. Ride like you give a shit about your life would be a good coverall.