You know why you're the best motorcycle youtuber? It's because you don't put up lazy motovlogs putzing around talking about nothing. You're a smart guy that puts effort into his work and the quality of your content is top notch. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say "thank you" for all the entertaining, informative vids you put up
@@blackblaze1996 I think it's bigger than just production values. This dude puts a lot of time and effort into his work. To be fair though n I've never seen the other guys videos.
@@blazerman24 Oh dude! You are missing out. Check out FortNine. And I dont just mean production value. I mean Ryan just really goes above and beyond. He is the subtle kind of funny. Nice and clever.
@@blackblaze1996 i love ryan f9, but ryan has a whole team hire by his employers to do production, cost of materials, etc. Yammie on the other hand, is a one man band. BOTH are awesome channels, and BOTH put in a ton of time.👍
I've been riding bikes for 21 years. You're never too old to learn. Please, if you're a new rider, watch this shit and retain it. Somedays I feel like the top dog on any bike yet I'll still hit that patch of sand or have to brake harder than I expected. It's not worth life and limb to assume you know everything.
Always love these videos. One piece of advice I can give: I've been riding for over 5 years and the one time I decided to wear some jeans and boots (obviously a helmet, jacket and gloves too) I came off going only 10-15mph and busted my arm up bad and no longer have skin on my left knee. Does't matter how 'cool' you want to try and be because it's not, gear up and keep that knee skin
I grew up on Venice beach and would ride up the coast...Malibu and beyond, on a Suzuki 500 Titan-Twin; wearing flip-flops, shorts, tank-top and no helmet (only sun-glasses). Wish I could still ride that way - but too damn many regs these days. I am now 66, have riden well over 200K on dirt, asphalt and concrete; and wear only what the law and weather requires. I've also sailed well over 30,000 miles and never wore a life-jacket. Still don't. Chacun 'a sa facon....
I appreciate Yammie's insight into cycling. Before riding a motorcycle, I rode bicycle for 11 years as my main vehicle of transportation. Counter-steering is definitely something that carries over as well as situational awareness. I was terrified riding a motorcycle at first and wasn't used to the weight vs the bicycle. But at two months of daily riding, I noticed I that my instincts had transferred to my motorcycle and a little downward pressure on the bar puts my bike exactly where I want it. As new riders our muscles tighten up and we are too rigid. Riding definitely becomes more fun once we learn to let go and trust our instincts.
Gear saved the fingers on my left hand when it got trapped under my sliding 750.....lowside about 50mph is all. I feel sick when I see people riding without gloves now.....
Newer female rider here 💪🏻 just shouting out that you and specifically 3-4 others have really educated me on my dream (come true) of riding a motorcycle specifically a HARLEY!! Ty!
I bet if you reached out to KTM press, you might be able to get a beginner bike (390) for a video series. They are one of the most edgy/modern motorcycle companies in the bizz, and you have a huge voice in the beginner realm. With them pushing to increase sales in the US, they are missing a huge opportunity if they haven't already reached out to you.
Just bought a rc390 as my 2nd bike ! Quite happy with it so far, power is there, agility is there, hot air from the cat. near my legs is there. What's not there?! Oh right, a normal looking front cowl :) Unlucky KTM, better luck next time!
It's interesting people gripe about you for using cuts from other tubers and blah blah blah, but you are very funny and make a 30 Rock Episode seem like a midnight swim with your mother inlaw.
Been riding for 2 years now found you right when I started riding I love your videos. Thanks for the content you have taught me a lot and I'm glad to be part of the two wheel family thanks yammie
I remember when I discovered counter steering and it felt like turning on easy mode. I remember explaining it to my dad who has been riding for 30 years and he thought it was nonsense lmao. "you just lean!" haha
Hey Papa Yam. Thanks for mentioning counter steering. I myself started on a BMW F 800 R and I still own it. And in the first three months I got into scary situations just because I looked at the speedo to much or didn't know how to counter steer. Now it is much better. Also a little tip here: Some may experience neck pain in the first months or weeks owning a bike. This will go away, when the muscles needed to hold your head are finally there.
Just got my first bike about 2 weeks ago now lol so I guess I'm one of these noobs here,but I'm loving and feel like I'm getting alot of great advice really tho lol.Hope to catch ya on a ride!Stay safe and stay up!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have not ever ran out of fuel on my bike...been close..like 1 or 2 miles till empty close...but havnt ran out. The one thing all beginner riders need to remember is every time you stop weather for a drink, to stretch, use the bathroom, ect do it at a gas station. While there go ahead and top off doesnt matter if you used 1/4 tank or 3/4 tank of fuel since last time you fueled up.
I can relate to almost everything. Forgetting my turn signals every damn time didn't get me into any trouble (thank God) but that one time I was 10 minutes away from my home, it was summer and the sun was scorching down here in sunny Greece so I decided I wouldn't wear my jacket and my gloves to avoid sweat. Well that one time I crashed with a car, dislocated and fractured my shoulder and severely burned my whole arm from top to bottom. Needless to say I won't go to the supermarket 1 minute away without wearing my jacket and my gloves even if it's 45 degrees Celsius out there now.
So true enjoying your vidios. I'm an Old timer 67 started road riding at 18. Made plenty of mistakes happy to have survived. The running out of gas issue number one I was young and the bike a 1972 XS650 yammie. Three miles of pushing it home cured me. Set the trip meter 😅
I was all about the "All the gear, all the time", but then summer came in here in Brazil with temperatures close to 100°F, and it felt like I was going to pass out riding like that.
Forgetting to turn off the signal blinker -- guilty as charged. I just bought my first motorcycle (a '98 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic) a month ago, took a riding course at the local Harley-Davidson's riding academy, and now I'm practicing with my permit. Its a heavy bike, and my friends were like, "Isn't that kinda big for a first bike?" And she IS a heavy beast, but I'm kinda big too and I've gotten used to it. She did fall over on me once while I was practicing U-turns, and it wasn't easy to get her back up but I did it by putting my back (and my own 300 lbs of weight) into it. I love my bike and glad I discovered this new hobby even at 59 years old. Happy trails!
Yammie Noob, "You better ride like you're invisible, you squiglets! Yammie Noob also, overtakes on blind corner, gets a head-on collision for his troubles!
I bought a Honda rebel 300. I love it. Yes, I'm definitely out growing it, but I'm glad I bought it. It's still fast enough to go on the highway. I'll upgrade next year. I'll still keep the rebel 300. It's a nice bike.
Just look up how much fuel you got left when the light turns on. On my xt660 it was 5 litres so no reason to stress you out. Sometimes I rode 2 3 days with the light on before filling up
I just wanna say, before i saw this video, yesterday actually, i was taking my bike I just bought a week ago, which is a 2015 kawasaki ninja 650 abs (my first bike), around the block and i didnt put on any of my gear except my helmet and gloves because i was just like: eh ill be fine its just around the block and there's rarely any cars here. Well i was at a stop sign and a truck was turning down the street i was on and as soon as she tried turning, i could already tell she was gonna side swipe me, so i backed up and reved the engine. She finally noticed me when she was less than a foot away from my motorcycle. And in the state i live in, florida, you dont need motorcycle insurance. The lady rolled down her window and apologized a lot. I wanted to yell at her to pay attention but i decided to be nice and say: its fine. Look next time please. Edit: it was low speed like 20mph in my neighborhood but i look at it as a wreck is a wreck. I also havent had time to actually get insurance on it either like i wanted to so I just told myself it doesnt matter right now because i dont need it anyway as long as im not going on a busy road.
Yo your sidebar comments are hilarious bro i respect your common humor and modern commentary lol you just nonchalantly slide the references in while staying on topic entirely, btw your helping me alot , im 20 and been wanting to be a rider for years im working now so trying to save up for my first Z125 or honda grom wish me luck 🤘🏽 lol thanks
The turn signal thing can be dangerous too, Once I forgot my left signal on and than went to go straight through an intersection and the on coming car turned left in front of me. Thankfully I had room to swerve behind the car, but it was scary as hell. 100% my fault too
Your videos are pretty good and I've enjoyed quite a few of them since subscribing. I'm one of the old crusty riders and learned to ride when I was 16 (back in 1968) on my dads 500 BSA Royal Star, and later bought a '68 Triumph Tiger 100 which was actually a 500 twin with a single carb. These were very low hp bikes and back in the day thought of as too big for beginner bikes. What gets a lot of beginners killed today is starting on bikes with too much power for their skill level. My personal thoughts are that there should be some sort of graduated licensing system in North America where you have to start out with less than 40 hp and after a couple of year of riding can graduate to more powerful machines. That may be a pretty unpopular idea but it could save a lot of lives taking a couple of years to really learn to ride and what to watch for before getting onto a 100+ hp machine. I went through a few bikes from 1968 to 1989 ('68 500 Triumph, '68 750 Matchless, '72 CB450 Honda, '74 CB750K4 Honda, and '83 CB1100F Honda), .. and then nothing from 1989 to 2019 when I recently bought a very used but beautiful '88 Suzuki GSX1100F that I call my retirement gift to myself. I used to ride and drive like I was indestructable when I was young, ... and to be honest even at 67 years old I still get this unexplainable adreniline rush from acceleration. I have slowed down considerably, but not because I don't love power and speed. It's because I can't afford the tickets, and high insurance premiums that come with that. ;) Besides my reflexes aren't what they used to be any more, and I do want to live past 67. In closing I will say if i had started on the 750 Honda rather than that gutless Truimph I have no doubt that I wouldn't be here to share my thoughts. Keep up the good work and entertaining videos. You're going to help some people and quite possibly save a few lives.
#3 is especially pertinent to me. I'm one of those _WeiRDoS_ that owns a Zero, "range anxiety" was very real for quite some time. Battery % is probably looked at just as often, if not more than the speed for the first little while. xD
I bought my first bike, a 82 yamaha xt250 about a month ago and I don't see myself ever getting bored of that amazing machine even with a top speed of 60mph
Well dad you are WAY more informed and a better teacher than the Albuquerque MSF guys. I just completed the course but honestly learned more from you. So...thanks dad
My bike has no fuel guadge, or low fuel light. Only a petcock that I have to manually switch to Reserve when regular tank runs out. If I forget to switch back to regular tank. Then I'll never know when I get to 1 gallon left.
@@badgerman23 I did. But recenter it's not been working right. Instead of spinning 1 number at a time. The enitr row of numbers for the tripmeter spins
Father yam. I got my first bike a 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan for $800. No title Facebook market. The guy was cool,gave me a story. I ended up getting the title for about 100-150 from California vehicle department. Oh I’m from Tucson. The guy was originally asking for. $1800, I told him I had $1200. Then when he picks me up to see the bike he was like. You wanna give me $800 instead? Success stories do exist.
Forget the license, it's literally impossible to ride a motorcycle (above what 5 mph?) without countersteering. So it's weird to suggest that newbie riders can't do it. Maybe they don't know what it is, but they're definitely doing it.
In India small cc motorcycle (200cc and below) and Royal Enfield have an option of Carburettor engine which covers 90percent of Motorcycles in India, which is a good amount people to make a video for.
Yeah, the ‘counter-steering’ thing … I rented an Interceptor 650 in Lanzarote, after a 36yr riding gap. When the ‘instinct’ kicked in, after a couple of hours, I had a really fun time!
I am excited, just bought my bike and fixing it up. Got a bmw brick 1100 cc. Practicing in the parking lot with my father in law for a couple of months.
I had a snow Runner. It was designed by Chrysler for the military and it had a 150 cc 2 stroke engine built by OMC. If I'm not mistaken it was designed to do 80 miles an hour on hard packed snow but the military turned it down so Chrysler detuned it and sold it to the public. These things are very rare and if you live in snow country I suggest grabbing it as quickly as possible, they are tons of fun!
I've been riding for 13 years now and i still use hand signals on top of signal light... makes me feel assured that i truly intend to turn in that direction... greetings from SEA, the biking hell for beginners... RS everyone...
New here, Never got my hotdogs and juice but I'm definitely appreciating all the advice it's been 8 years since I road and I'm starting again so your videos have been very helpful!
I completely agree with the last one on the list. I was told in the Basic MRSC that there are two kinds of riders. Those that have dropped their bikes, and those that haven't...yet. I also learned that there are nicknames for some riders. If you're not wearing a helmet, the appellation that was applied was Organ Donor. If you're not wearing boots, gloves, a jacket, or long pants, the moniker was Skin Graft Candidate. More often than not, wearing a helmet will save your life in a crash. Wearing protective gear can protect you from road rage, and the hours of having to get stuff removed from it in the ER when you stop in after a slide at any appreciable speed. It also protects you from burns when you hit hot pipes or engine parts. Wear your gear. The best part? Most insurance companies will cover replacement of some of your gear should you drop your bike.
Tip for the gas mileage consumption. Last year I did a ride from Illinois to Atlanta and the bike i was using was a 1998 Honda shadow 1100cc the bike has no fuel gauge and my odometer got busted so what i did i looked up the mileage consumption and with a little math i figured out that my 3lt tank will last about 1hr and 30min so I was averaging 120 miles a tank so I used my timer on my phone I had a bluetooth on and every time I stopped I was fueling almost 2.5 gallons so to all the new riders just look up your specs on your bike get to know your motorcycle anticipate what could go wrong I made it to Atlanta and back to Illinois with no problems oh and also while you riding if you have heavy wind you know you will consume a little more cuz you are riding a bit aggresive. Safe rides my friends I hope my experience could help someone on their future rides and be safe out there
You really inspire me to fulfill my dream of riding a motorcycle. I really can't wait to get one and start riding! Thanks for all the information and inspiration my man!
The two most important indicators on what size bike you can start on is you maturity and if youre comfortable with motorcycle controls. You can mature as an 80 year old and still yeet yourself into the pavement because you death gripped the brakes, dumped the clutch or got whiskey throttle. That and youre income. If youre not comfortable with dropping a brand new $20k bike and you will, or spending $9000 a year, yes $9000, then you should buy a brand new literbike
All this talk about responsibility and turn signals is a hoot. Most of this stuff goes right over the head of a teenager. I started off with a basket case mid 60's Triumph 250. Not much hp, so-so brakes but pretty good handling. Great learner. Second bike was a Bennelli 250. It was a lot like a Yamaha RD250. Kept getting bigger and better. Dirt bikes too
Some of my experience so far: about 9 years ago I started riding motorcycle. I started out on 125ccm Honda Rebell. Personally I think it best to start small and grow big. I rode the Honda for 2 years before switching to a Yamaha XJ600 S. Had that for 3 years. Due to my career path I had to take a loooong break from riding. Last year I got back into riding starting once more on 125ccm. This time a Honda Shadow. Gonna ride it until next year then switch to my dream: a Honda VTX. Gonna learn techniques like tight U-turns, dipping and such.
I started riding at or about 20 years old, my longest deepest friend put it off until he retired. He bought a LARGE HARLEY, and against the dealer's suggestions, he and his wife got on, and in the first curve of the freeway on the way home, layed it down and crashed into the grard rail separating the lanes of traffic, killing them both.
To nail home that #7 I was riding a dirt bike only a little ttr90 w/ friends bike slid out and my ankle got pinned under the muffler in a really awkward position I couldn’t lift the bike and I got a 3rd degree burn because I was wearing the improper gear two surgeries and 7 months later it was fully healed but seriously wear your gear people
When we used to do small group rides if someone ran out of gas the had to pay gor dinner. 5 or 6 guys eating and having a drink, and people stopped doing that real quick.
I got my licence last month. Had to be over 50kw 175kg 600cc to take license A for all bikes her in Finland I ride a honda CBR 1000f 101kw. It works. Now anything less feels like a moped
In 1980, I bought a KZ750LTD (inline 4, not the twin). I used to take the tank off after running out of gas and hitchhike to a gas station and back and be on my way.
I don’t have my own bike yet, so my uncle has let me use his Suzuki Boulevard to practice because it’s all banged up from a wreck. I dropped it and it is WAY too much bike for me, but at least I’m practicing with supervision and people around to help me get it up. Hopefully I’ll get a bike fit for me soon.
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Yammie Noob just gimme all the bikes!
Missing new episodes, "it came from craigslist". 😥
Nice make noise shirt, I had no idea you liked synths.
Oh boy if you checked motorcycle listings in puerto Rico's facebook marketplace, youd go crazy
“It’s only 2019... Could be worse boys”, Oh boy if he only knew 😪
RIP 2020
I was thinking the same thing....2019 was a walk in the park!
I dont even remember what happened in 2019
Lmao
@@pnin2383 same
I sold my old bike with the turn signal still on
Too funny. I'm sick and I'm laughing. Quit it.
I don't get it
I dont even ride yet and I got it XD
@@TheTyphoon365 motorcycle turn signals don't turn off automatically.
@@neowolf09 ahhh ok
He reminds me of a motorcycle version of idubbz
soulifter 555 that is so fucking accurate it’s scary
I was just thinking about this
omg, same
finally found a comment about this hahahhaa MotoIdubbz
He actually features idubbz on the "channels" section
I ride AND drive like everyone is looking at their phones, because they are.
I as well.
True story!
You know why you're the best motorcycle youtuber? It's because you don't put up lazy motovlogs putzing around talking about nothing. You're a smart guy that puts effort into his work and the quality of your content is top notch. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say "thank you" for all the entertaining, informative vids you put up
whoa whoa whoa. Great youtuber? Sure! The best though? Hmmmm.... Ryan 'the broomstick' f9 might argue that one. His production value is insane.
@@blackblaze1996 I think it's bigger than just production values. This dude puts a lot of time and effort into his work. To be fair though n I've never seen the other guys videos.
@@blazerman24 Oh dude! You are missing out. Check out FortNine. And I dont just mean production value. I mean Ryan just really goes above and beyond. He is the subtle kind of funny. Nice and clever.
Well he can't ride himself, so better to record in the studio.
@@blackblaze1996 i love ryan f9, but ryan has a whole team hire by his employers to do production, cost of materials, etc. Yammie on the other hand, is a one man band. BOTH are awesome channels, and BOTH put in a ton of time.👍
I've been riding bikes for 21 years. You're never too old to learn. Please, if you're a new rider, watch this shit and retain it. Somedays I feel like the top dog on any bike yet I'll still hit that patch of sand or have to brake harder than I expected. It's not worth life and limb to assume you know everything.
All these beautiful videos are the reason I don't study.
Same here, brother, same here.
You guys get back to studying! Yammy ain't letting you live in his basement!!!
😂👌👍 truthhhhh
But he may have already have a job!
Always love these videos. One piece of advice I can give: I've been riding for over 5 years and the one time I decided to wear some jeans and boots (obviously a helmet, jacket and gloves too) I came off going only 10-15mph and busted my arm up bad and no longer have skin on my left knee. Does't matter how 'cool' you want to try and be because it's not, gear up and keep that knee skin
I grew up on Venice beach and would ride up the coast...Malibu and beyond, on a Suzuki 500 Titan-Twin; wearing flip-flops, shorts, tank-top and no helmet (only sun-glasses). Wish I could still ride that way - but too damn many regs these days. I am now 66, have riden well over 200K on dirt, asphalt and concrete; and wear only what the law and weather requires. I've also sailed well over 30,000 miles and never wore a life-jacket. Still don't. Chacun 'a sa facon....
@@richardschaefer4807 wow youre just the coolest guy ever
I appreciate Yammie's insight into cycling. Before riding a motorcycle, I rode bicycle for 11 years as my main vehicle of transportation. Counter-steering is definitely something that carries over as well as situational awareness. I was terrified riding a motorcycle at first and wasn't used to the weight vs the bicycle. But at two months of daily riding, I noticed I that my instincts had transferred to my motorcycle and a little downward pressure on the bar puts my bike exactly where I want it. As new riders our muscles tighten up and we are too rigid. Riding definitely becomes more fun once we learn to let go and trust our instincts.
Gear saved my life a week ago
Broke 3 bones. But I'll still be able to ride again after I recover.
Gear saved the fingers on my left hand when it got trapped under my sliding 750.....lowside about 50mph is all. I feel sick when I see people riding without gloves now.....
Adam Buckley lmfao does it make your stomach do the rumblies
*_that only human hands will satisfy_* ahem what
@@RubyXIII hmm carl what have you done
Seems like that happened ABOUT A WEEK AGO, WEEK AGO
Holy cow you are the one who went flying hahahaha.
I've done the same on dirt bikes hitting logs in the long grass.
My mates recon I went 20 foot high
Hegante Tambok Tyanak bullshit
Newer female rider here 💪🏻 just shouting out that you and specifically 3-4 others have really educated me on my dream (come true) of riding a motorcycle specifically a HARLEY!! Ty!
I bet if you reached out to KTM press, you might be able to get a beginner bike (390) for a video series. They are one of the most edgy/modern motorcycle companies in the bizz, and you have a huge voice in the beginner realm. With them pushing to increase sales in the US, they are missing a huge opportunity if they haven't already reached out to you.
That's a really good idea!
KTM and our boy Senmee Noods? Sounds good!
Scammy pubes on a KTM... awesome.. ask for a 690
buy a duke, learn how to hoon, and swap a head gasket. best beginner experience ever
Just bought a rc390 as my 2nd bike ! Quite happy with it so far, power is there, agility is there, hot air from the cat. near my legs is there. What's not there?! Oh right, a normal looking front cowl :)
Unlucky KTM, better luck next time!
"Could be worse boys" yeah. You could live in 2020 America 🤣
Little did he know...
Or even worse. 2020 North Korea.
Bro North Korea threatened to nuke us so many time
2021 here 2020 hold my beer
If you live in America, things are never really that bad, try appreciating it.
It's interesting people gripe about you for using cuts from other tubers and blah blah blah, but you are very funny and make a 30 Rock Episode seem like a midnight swim with your mother inlaw.
Really that all depends on what your mother in law looks like.
@@christopherking2012 just the thought makes me puke
3rd rock isthe show you needed watch. Lithgow is great.
Been riding for 2 years now found you right when I started riding I love your videos. Thanks for the content you have taught me a lot and I'm glad to be part of the two wheel family thanks yammie
rode a 250cc dirtbike a couple days ago... first riding experience I've ever had. most free ive ever felt. can't wait to get my first road bike
I remember when I discovered counter steering and it felt like turning on easy mode. I remember explaining it to my dad who has been riding for 30 years and he thought it was nonsense lmao. "you just lean!" haha
Take 10 passengers.
On a Turbobusa
Then fly 25 feet in the air
then funeral
6:24 That passenger went full commit when the guy said "don't move"!
Hey Papa Yam. Thanks for mentioning counter steering. I myself started on a BMW F 800 R and I still own it. And in the first three months I got into scary situations just because I looked at the speedo to much or didn't know how to counter steer. Now it is much better. Also a little tip here: Some may experience neck pain in the first months or weeks owning a bike. This will go away, when the muscles needed to hold your head are finally there.
Just got my first bike about 2 weeks ago now lol so I guess I'm one of these noobs here,but I'm loving and feel like I'm getting alot of great advice really tho lol.Hope to catch ya on a ride!Stay safe and stay up!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
1:57 is when he starts talking about the topic
Meanwhile in romania you teke your license with your instructor as a passenger
Biggest mistake is definately going over the line on a blind corner.
I have not ever ran out of fuel on my bike...been close..like 1 or 2 miles till empty close...but havnt ran out. The one thing all beginner riders need to remember is every time you stop weather for a drink, to stretch, use the bathroom, ect do it at a gas station. While there go ahead and top off doesnt matter if you used 1/4 tank or 3/4 tank of fuel since last time you fueled up.
I can relate to almost everything. Forgetting my turn signals every damn time didn't get me into any trouble (thank God) but that one time I was 10 minutes away from my home, it was summer and the sun was scorching down here in sunny Greece so I decided I wouldn't wear my jacket and my gloves to avoid sweat. Well that one time I crashed with a car, dislocated and fractured my shoulder and severely burned my whole arm from top to bottom. Needless to say I won't go to the supermarket 1 minute away without wearing my jacket and my gloves even if it's 45 degrees Celsius out there now.
So true enjoying your vidios. I'm an Old timer 67 started road riding at 18. Made plenty of mistakes happy to have survived.
The running out of gas issue number one I was young and the bike a 1972 XS650 yammie. Three miles of pushing it home cured me. Set the trip meter 😅
I was all about the "All the gear, all the time", but then summer came in here in Brazil with temperatures close to 100°F, and it felt like I was going to pass out riding like that.
There's stuff you can get to help keep cool on a motorcycle. Better than not riding, or worse crashing without good gear on.
Try 115 in az
Forgetting to turn off the signal blinker -- guilty as charged. I just bought my first motorcycle (a '98 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic) a month ago, took a riding course at the local Harley-Davidson's riding academy, and now I'm practicing with my permit. Its a heavy bike, and my friends were like, "Isn't that kinda big for a first bike?" And she IS a heavy beast, but I'm kinda big too and I've gotten used to it. She did fall over on me once while I was practicing U-turns, and it wasn't easy to get her back up but I did it by putting my back (and my own 300 lbs of weight) into it. I love my bike and glad I discovered this new hobby even at 59 years old. Happy trails!
Yammie Noob, "You better ride like you're invisible, you squiglets!
Yammie Noob also, overtakes on blind corner, gets a head-on collision for his troubles!
I bought a Honda rebel 300. I love it. Yes, I'm definitely out growing it, but I'm glad I bought it. It's still fast enough to go on the highway. I'll upgrade next year. I'll still keep the rebel 300. It's a nice bike.
Is it really? I have a 650cc Yamaha v star and I haven't gotten it above 75mph. It has some more go it just felt a little sketchy
"Two-wheeled wallet emptiers" is the best description of motorcycle passion I've ever heard 🤘🏽😂
Your channel has been super helpful in building up my confidence before making the decision to buy my first bike. I appreciate that.
My sv650 doesn't have a fuel gauge only the low fuel light. I don't take chances with that shit, if that light comes on it's time to fill up!
Great bike mate‘
Just look up how much fuel you got left when the light turns on. On my xt660 it was 5 litres so no reason to stress you out. Sometimes I rode 2 3 days with the light on before filling up
Holy cow the production and presentation qualities have increased in the past 5 years! Kudos to the Yam!
Yeah I found out the hard way to fill up at 100 miles thank god carbureted bikes typically have a reserve switch
I watch the odometer, at about xxx000, xxx250, xxx500, xxx750 (Kilometers), I fill 'er up asap.
Until you leave it on reserve lol
The amount of effort and quality in this video is amazing, I salute you sir. I hope you get back to ride soon.
Why does yams look and sound like idubbz slightly more sophisticated cousin
he also looks like logic lmao
Your content is coming out so frequent without the loss of quality it’s amazing. Thanks for the video bro!
I just wanna say, before i saw this video, yesterday actually, i was taking my bike I just bought a week ago, which is a 2015 kawasaki ninja 650 abs (my first bike), around the block and i didnt put on any of my gear except my helmet and gloves because i was just like: eh ill be fine its just around the block and there's rarely any cars here. Well i was at a stop sign and a truck was turning down the street i was on and as soon as she tried turning, i could already tell she was gonna side swipe me, so i backed up and reved the engine. She finally noticed me when she was less than a foot away from my motorcycle. And in the state i live in, florida, you dont need motorcycle insurance. The lady rolled down her window and apologized a lot. I wanted to yell at her to pay attention but i decided to be nice and say: its fine. Look next time please.
Edit: it was low speed like 20mph in my neighborhood but i look at it as a wreck is a wreck. I also havent had time to actually get insurance on it either like i wanted to so I just told myself it doesnt matter right now because i dont need it anyway as long as im not going on a busy road.
Yo your sidebar comments are hilarious bro i respect your common humor and modern commentary lol you just nonchalantly slide the references in while staying on topic entirely, btw your helping me alot , im 20 and been wanting to be a rider for years im working now so trying to save up for my first Z125 or honda grom wish me luck 🤘🏽 lol thanks
The turn signal thing can be dangerous too, Once I forgot my left signal on and than went to go straight through an intersection and the on coming car turned left in front of me. Thankfully I had room to swerve behind the car, but it was scary as hell. 100% my fault too
Yammie!!! I just graduated the MFS class and I've been watching your videos! I still haven't got to take my baby out for ride yet. XD but I can't wait
I still forget to turn my turn signals off lol
a make noise shirt? dude im literally a motorbike noob and an eurorack expert. this channel is getting better with every video!
Started out on a dirtbike, Honda CRF 450R, I'm 6'4" though, I need a big bike.
Your videos are pretty good and I've enjoyed quite a few of them since subscribing. I'm one of the old crusty riders and learned to ride when I was 16 (back in 1968) on my dads 500 BSA Royal Star, and later bought a '68 Triumph Tiger 100 which was actually a 500 twin with a single carb. These were very low hp bikes and back in the day thought of as too big for beginner bikes.
What gets a lot of beginners killed today is starting on bikes with too much power for their skill level. My personal thoughts are that there should be some sort of graduated licensing system in North America where you have to start out with less than 40 hp and after a couple of year of riding can graduate to more powerful machines. That may be a pretty unpopular idea but it could save a lot of lives taking a couple of years to really learn to ride and what to watch for before getting onto a 100+ hp machine.
I went through a few bikes from 1968 to 1989 ('68 500 Triumph, '68 750 Matchless, '72 CB450 Honda, '74 CB750K4 Honda, and '83 CB1100F Honda), .. and then nothing from 1989 to 2019 when I recently bought a very used but beautiful '88 Suzuki GSX1100F that I call my retirement gift to myself.
I used to ride and drive like I was indestructable when I was young, ... and to be honest even at 67 years old I still get this unexplainable adreniline rush from acceleration. I have slowed down considerably, but not because I don't love power and speed. It's because I can't afford the tickets, and high insurance premiums that come with that. ;) Besides my reflexes aren't what they used to be any more, and I do want to live past 67.
In closing I will say if i had started on the 750 Honda rather than that gutless Truimph I have no doubt that I wouldn't be here to share my thoughts.
Keep up the good work and entertaining videos. You're going to help some people and quite possibly save a few lives.
Idubbz is pro motorcyclist
Aldrin Euri 🤣🤣🤣
I’m new to your videos and loving them! For ones like this, a written recap of the list at the end would be awesome!
Around 7 minutes with that accident my heart skipped a beat😂 shit.
#3 is especially pertinent to me. I'm one of those _WeiRDoS_ that owns a Zero, "range anxiety" was very real for quite some time. Battery % is probably looked at just as often, if not more than the speed for the first little while. xD
Yammie, I'm asking you: How do you know?
I bought my first bike, a 82 yamaha xt250 about a month ago and I don't see myself ever getting bored of that amazing machine even with a top speed of 60mph
Hi dad thanks for the vitamins
EDIT: thank you guys so much for 100 likes!!
Well dad you are WAY more informed and a better teacher than the Albuquerque MSF guys. I just completed the course but honestly learned more from you.
So...thanks dad
Yammies definitely having fun using his new green screen
Perfect advice for any beginner - been there, done that, came off and survived because of advice like this.
So how does the great nammie yoob know that thinking they couldn't see you, doesn't get you out of the PHAT ticket from ye local coppie bois.
Started on a honda vfr 800. Took about half a year to really 'grow into it'. All about that self control... and not wanting to race everyone.
My bike has no fuel guadge, or low fuel light. Only a petcock that I have to manually switch to Reserve when regular tank runs out. If I forget to switch back to regular tank. Then I'll never know when I get to 1 gallon left.
@@badgerman23 I did. But recenter it's not been working right. Instead of spinning 1 number at a time. The enitr row of numbers for the tripmeter spins
I'm a month late but you may can use an app that tracks your location to give you an idea
First time seeing your videos, just got out of the military do to injury and am looking for motorcycle info and found you. You are awesome!
got unsubscribed.......by youtube
cant be missing my yam boi too much. scary things happen if i dont get my dose of the yam
Father yam. I got my first bike a 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan for $800. No title Facebook market. The guy was cool,gave me a story. I ended up getting the title for about 100-150 from California vehicle department. Oh I’m from Tucson.
The guy was originally asking for. $1800, I told him I had $1200. Then when he picks me up to see the bike he was like. You wanna give me $800 instead? Success stories do exist.
Is it me or is Yam riding the hype of Sex Education (Netflix). Imagining Yam as a sex therapist was too much 😂🤣
Well, we have to learn how to counterstear for the driving license. If you cannot counterstear for a certain distance, you have failed
That’s why it’s best to take a new riders course.
Forget the license, it's literally impossible to ride a motorcycle (above what 5 mph?) without countersteering. So it's weird to suggest that newbie riders can't do it. Maybe they don't know what it is, but they're definitely doing it.
Make a video on Carburettor tuning please.🙏🙏🖖
We call those joints 😂🇨🇦
In India small cc motorcycle (200cc and below) and Royal Enfield have an option of Carburettor engine which covers 90percent of Motorcycles in India, which is a good amount people to make a video for.
Yeah, the ‘counter-steering’ thing … I rented an Interceptor 650 in Lanzarote, after a 36yr riding gap. When the ‘instinct’ kicked in, after a couple of hours, I had a really fun time!
do not forget, life insurance.
Hello from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! ✌️Yamaha R6 lover. Enjoying your videos, thanks.
"Two wheeled wallet emptiers." That talks about every type of bikes, motorcycles, bmx, mountain. Definitely motorcycles and bmx.
Yeah, I dropped 250 bucks on a brand new base style mountain bike. I'm excited to ride and customize it however.
I am excited, just bought my bike and fixing it up. Got a bmw brick 1100 cc. Practicing in the parking lot with my father in law for a couple of months.
7:25 Legitimately scared me
Made me jump
Same
I had a snow Runner. It was designed by Chrysler for the military and it had a 150 cc 2 stroke engine built by OMC. If I'm not mistaken it was designed to do 80 miles an hour on hard packed snow but the military turned it down so Chrysler detuned it and sold it to the public. These things are very rare and if you live in snow country I suggest grabbing it as quickly as possible, they are tons of fun!
Papa yam makes the best videos
I've been riding for 13 years now and i still use hand signals on top of signal light... makes me feel assured that i truly intend to turn in that direction... greetings from SEA, the biking hell for beginners... RS everyone...
My data is slow I would have gotten first😭😭😭
Love the vids yam you are my savior other then lord Rossi of course
New here, Never got my hotdogs and juice but I'm definitely appreciating all the advice it's been 8 years since I road and I'm starting again so your videos have been very helpful!
Hella consensual...
Yes
I completely agree with the last one on the list. I was told in the Basic MRSC that there are two kinds of riders. Those that have dropped their bikes, and those that haven't...yet. I also learned that there are nicknames for some riders. If you're not wearing a helmet, the appellation that was applied was Organ Donor. If you're not wearing boots, gloves, a jacket, or long pants, the moniker was Skin Graft Candidate. More often than not, wearing a helmet will save your life in a crash. Wearing protective gear can protect you from road rage, and the hours of having to get stuff removed from it in the ER when you stop in after a slide at any appreciable speed. It also protects you from burns when you hit hot pipes or engine parts. Wear your gear. The best part? Most insurance companies will cover replacement of some of your gear should you drop your bike.
Tip for the gas mileage consumption. Last year I did a ride from Illinois to Atlanta and the bike i was using was a 1998 Honda shadow 1100cc the bike has no fuel gauge and my odometer got busted so what i did i looked up the mileage consumption and with a little math i figured out that my 3lt tank will last about 1hr and 30min so I was averaging 120 miles a tank so I used my timer on my phone I had a bluetooth on and every time I stopped I was fueling almost 2.5 gallons so to all the new riders just look up your specs on your bike get to know your motorcycle anticipate what could go wrong I made it to Atlanta and back to Illinois with no problems oh and also while you riding if you have heavy wind you know you will consume a little more cuz you are riding a bit aggresive. Safe rides my friends I hope my experience could help someone on their future rides and be safe out there
Your videos kill me man! Always appreciate the comedy and knowledge in your videos. Keep on killin it!
You really inspire me to fulfill my dream of riding a motorcycle. I really can't wait to get one and start riding! Thanks for all the information and inspiration my man!
The two most important indicators on what size bike you can start on is you maturity and if youre comfortable with motorcycle controls. You can mature as an 80 year old and still yeet yourself into the pavement because you death gripped the brakes, dumped the clutch or got whiskey throttle. That and youre income. If youre not comfortable with dropping a brand new $20k bike and you will, or spending $9000 a year, yes $9000, then you should buy a brand new literbike
All this talk about responsibility and turn signals is a hoot. Most of this stuff goes right over the head of a teenager.
I started off with a basket case mid 60's Triumph 250. Not much hp, so-so brakes but pretty good handling. Great learner.
Second bike was a Bennelli 250. It was a lot like a Yamaha RD250. Kept getting bigger and better. Dirt bikes too
Never understood people that refuse to wear a helmet. It's such a nice way of expressing yourself...My 2 icon helmets are basically unique in my area.
Some of my experience so far: about 9 years ago I started riding motorcycle. I started out on 125ccm Honda Rebell. Personally I think it best to start small and grow big. I rode the Honda for 2 years before switching to a Yamaha XJ600 S. Had that for 3 years. Due to my career path I had to take a loooong break from riding. Last year I got back into riding starting once more on 125ccm. This time a Honda Shadow. Gonna ride it until next year then switch to my dream: a Honda VTX. Gonna learn techniques like tight U-turns, dipping and such.
i spot in the background 0:57 a skateboard with wide longboard wheels on it. much like my own. i salute you, sir!
I started riding at or about 20 years old, my longest deepest friend put it off until he retired. He bought a LARGE HARLEY, and against the dealer's suggestions, he and his wife got on, and in the first curve of the freeway on the way home, layed it down and crashed into the grard rail separating the lanes of traffic, killing them both.
To nail home that #7 I was riding a dirt bike only a little ttr90 w/ friends bike slid out and my ankle got pinned under the muffler in a really awkward position I couldn’t lift the bike and I got a 3rd degree burn because I was wearing the improper gear two surgeries and 7 months later it was fully healed but seriously wear your gear people
When we used to do small group rides if someone ran out of gas the had to pay gor dinner. 5 or 6 guys eating and having a drink, and people stopped doing that real quick.
I don't really understand what's the big deal with counter steering. Maybe it's because I lived on my bike as a kid and already did it by reflex
snow?? whats that i live in san antonio never heard of it
nes True I ride in San Antonio and it’s hella rare to even get sleet
I got my licence last month. Had to be over 50kw 175kg 600cc to take license A for all bikes her in Finland I ride a honda CBR 1000f 101kw. It works. Now anything less feels like a moped
200+kg
In 1980, I bought a KZ750LTD (inline 4, not the twin). I used to take the tank off after running out of gas and hitchhike to a gas station and back and be on my way.
Your videos gave me more confidence going for my licence! Thank you Father Yam
I started on a HD 1200 nightster. No regrets :)
I just bought one yesterday
I just bought one yesterday haha
Yams makes the best vids, it's always a bright day when I get an upload notification from the Yamster.
I don’t have my own bike yet, so my uncle has let me use his Suzuki Boulevard to practice because it’s all banged up from a wreck. I dropped it and it is WAY too much bike for me, but at least I’m practicing with supervision and people around to help me get it up. Hopefully I’ll get a bike fit for me soon.