Why New riders are always dying on motorcycles
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I believe that the biggest reason for new rider accidents/deaths is rider overconfidence.....overconfidence=stupidity. Ride safe.
Overconfidence and trying to impress
Overconfidence is also a by-product of inadequate training. The 'M' permit is easy to get in the USA and there's no tiered licensing, so the belief you can handle a 150hp bike from your MSF training is particularly dangerous.
No not overconfidence. Car drivers cause 4/5 motorbik crashes.
@Charlie T. Very true.
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Sadly I had a good friend die last Saturday while on his way to our meet from his house. He was only 18 years old and he had an R1. I’m 25 and I ride a 600. He new every detail and technique and aspect of riding and was really confident. He always wore very nice helmets and always in his one piece leather suit. What I’m getting at is if you’re a new rider no matter how much you want all that power or how well you think you can handle it do not jump into something too big and fast. Overconfidence will kill you and it doesn’t matter if you know the techniques and it doesn’t matter if you have the most expensive gear. Because my last ride with my buddy was behind his hearse today and it destroyed me. If only I could have gotten through to him sooner. RIP Reilly Crisler fly high brother 🦅
So what was the reason for death? Are you saying he was over confident and that’s the lesson not to be? Or was it something else?
@@yourwifewasinmedms5137 He was knowledgeable however he was not ready to get on a 1000 and ride it the way he does. Yes he was overconfident
Sorry for your loss. Make sure to ride safe and enjoy it for him. Rest In Peace Reilly.
@@xchubxyoda Thank you that really means a lot 🙏
Condolences bro, sad to hear such a young life passing.
I ride slow, I love the rumble and the wind in my hair and just enjoy being one with the road. When I jump on the bike, it is to relax and get away from life for a little while, there is no hurry to get back to the grind! Stay safe out there!
I keep my shithead ideas and riding to my motocross bike. I just love and enjoy the ride on my rc8r. People always try to peer pressure me into stupid stuff, I just tell them I have a dirt bike for that lol. 15 ktm rc8r, 18 ktm xc300
I love going fast:-(
How can u feel the wind in your hair when u riding 🤔 pls wear helmet ⛑ 🤣
Yep, as long as you remember that the ultimate extension of "getting away from life"... Is death! 😉
I have ridden litre bikes ever since I crashed my first bike at 20. An 84 vfr750. I'm now 37 and last three were a zx14 and now a hayabusa along with a2018 klr. Taking some of the same rides that I took on those sportbikes I realized how much I was actually missing when I wasn't talked and trying to drag knee(not REALLY.... But maybe kind of sometimes yah) and I can say now my biggest regret in my riding life was not buying a dual sport sooner.
I did for sure think and even promised my mom that I would be on a Harley by the time I was 30... My poor momma. I've always downplayed whatever bike I have been talking to her. Stop by your house the other day and she had a friend over and he knew what a Hayabusa was. Even at 37 I had to tell him to not tell my mom what it actually is.
Anyway long story long, good for you, do what makes you happy ride the way you want. No matter what people ride or the way they want to ride unless they're being a bag of shit to other commuters, they get my respect and no matter the bike or the rider I will always pull over on the side of the road if they're okay
In my 50yrs motorcycling, here are a few things I've learned:
*A lot of collisions with 4wheelers are at intersections - most intersections are in cities/towns- only ride in cities/towns when leaving to go ride or going through while riding
*Helmets save lives- not all but it saved mine and just like seat belts the odds favor the helmeted rider.... I would never play the roulette wheel when there are crap tables or black jack to play instead so play the better odds
*A bike that is powerful enough to save you in a tight spot is good but a bike that has the performance of a grand prix racer is too tempting to own...i might eventually try it out to see what its like on the open road (but likely not bother to go to a track)
*Ride as if NOBODY sees you and if they do they are out to kill you cause they hate motorcycles ...If you find yourself forgetting that dynamic and taking chances, you've been riding too long...take a week or month off so that when you're back on you feel again how vulnerable you are
*Because several of these things require you to have the freedom to ride or not, a motorcycle should NEVER be your only vehicle
*Splitting lanes is dicey...I've seen enough drivers in bumper to bumper traffic open their doors to spit without ever looking in the mirror first and enough drivers momentarily swerve while adjusting the radio, texting, or having to dodge the embers in their lap that suddenly fell out of their cigarette
*And of course, avoid the oil slick in the middle of the lane and ride to the left of it so on two lanes four wheelers are forced to pass you in the other lane and not try to share your lane when passing
*Just to give a little credence to these points, I have over A hundred thousand miles on motorcycles and a million miles as a p&d and OTR tractor trailer truck driver..
And at about the sixth month of first riding a motorcycle a car turned in front of me at an intersection.
WITH A HELMET I was in a coma for three days, dislocated hip, fractured pelvis and I still have the steel plates in my other leg.
Hope this helps.
And the other thing I learned was that if you cry out to Jesus He WILL answer you in His perfect time and way.
yep I don't ride in cities and towns primarily because they are crash zones, people pull out in front of mc's constantly , I will ride through a town or city if I absolutely must , but normally I'm on a back road .
This was great, thanks for this. As a completely new rider I’m gonna remember these.
In JESUS NAME!...Amen....
Amen brother, thank you for this and your faith in Jesus.
@@MrLeonightis I'm planning on buying a harley davidson sportster 883 as my first bike tomorrow and it does scare me to ride in the city because the new millennials dont respect traffic laws the bust u turns wherever they feel like it and lately I've been seeing a ton of people pass red lights.
This video is spot on. By the way I’ve been riding for 45 years and never had a wreck. I rode 500 miles in the mountains last weekend . Be smart, ride defensively, and stay safe.
It's the miles, not the years.
I know many people that have been riding their whole lives and they have less miles on the road than me. There's a reason when you're learning to fly it's based on hours in the cockpit.
@@dangerous8333 …and I probably know 20 people my age who have 10 times the miles you have. What’s your point.
@@Chance-ry1hq did he just assume u don’t have enough miles lol
Good to read it, I have relatives and friends who fortunately never had an accident. Sometimes it's fate too. Even if you're careful, I see mf's without helmet and even wheeling in the neighborhood. I wouldn't even go to the grocery store without helmet or reflective band. Mf's riding with flip flops too 🤦♂️
What’s your option on my first daily rider. Took Harley riding school with friend 10 years ago, he got a bike and I didn’t. I’m looking at the rebel 500 but hear nothing good. I’m not looking to impress and I’m fine with sport or cruiser.
I went down in my 3rd yr of riding on a 600CC, Got hit by a tractor trailer retread flying into my front tire at 120km/hr. Full gear, minor rash, 7 broken ribs in 13 places, broken collar bone in 2 places, broken shoulder blade and punctured lung.
Thank god for GEAR. when i see squids i cringe.
My gear kept me alive, now i ride a Hayabusa. And you can count on me wearing FULL GEAR no matter how hot it is.
Dress for the slide, not the ride.
Re: retreads.
Truck driver, here. We HATE those things, but the companies like them.
I'm sorry that happened to you.
And hallefuckinglujah for gear.
Did you have a chest protector? If not would it have helped in your situation?
dress for the slide not the ride! hell yeah man! ima use that lol
HAHA IM 69 and agreed I should’ve died when I first started riding, I learned my lesson from that moment I vowed to never ride bikes and quads without gear
I remember. I was riding behind my sister and my brother n law. On my hurricane cbr 1000. All of a sudden. My sister throws a fudgecicle. Out the window. I seen it coming. Thankfully. Just moved my head in time before it hit my helmet. That was nuts.
Most important is to ask yourself the question all the time:"what kind of mistake is that car gonna make?"
(30 years of riding in the Amsterdam area)
...After riding for over 40 years I find I can tell what a car is going to do before they even do it! Last time I came off was in 98'. Be safe out there:)
@Eyeswideopen 1111
I started riding bikes when I was 14. Started driving when I was 18. Got my truck drivers licence when I was 26. In the early-mid 80's I was a motorcycle courier in London on and off for 5-6 years. I drove trucks for 8 years and have been a taxi driver for the last 11 years.
I can tell you that there has been many times I have know what another car, bike, bus, truck or pedestrian is going to do before they do it. It is like someone that plays, lets say, tennis. You can see players moving before their opponent hits the ball.
@Eyeswideopen 1111
Who said anything about not using mirrors?
Who said anything about turning your lights off?
You become hyper aware of everything thing around you and everything around others. It is the use of your visual skills, your past experiences on the road and knowledge of the area. When I see a situation forming ahead my subconscious has already seen something similar before many times and it reacts before I think about it.
Does that make sense or do you still think I am ignorant?
@Eyeswideopen 1111
It is not an ego thing at all. It is just a thing. I told you about my life on the road so you could maybe understand me but no. Maybe its your ego that is getting in the way;) Think about it.
Reread my post and maybe you might learn from it:)
@@rufus1346 why is he so angry 😭😭😭 but I’m new and probably going to get a bike soon and I know nothing about bikes. Don’t you have a Instagram or anything where I ask you some questions when I need to about riding. I don’t know the difference between the extreme bikes and the Ones safe for new riders. You could really help me.
Number one way to crash .... showing off.
Broke my wrist when I was 8. Yup
There is a guy that comes up my street standing on the seat while riding a wheelie very fast. Every time I see him I'm surprised to see him. I think - he survived another day. He doesn't care that he could hit a child, someone could be backing out, etc. It's all about him and how cool he is.
My first bike was a Cb750f. Scared of it at first. I spent a lot of time on this bike. I Learned is keep the rpms low and realize that clutch is your life line saver. Pray to Jesus yes. Pray that you remember the clutch. Keep your speed where you feel safe. I never wore a helmet no gloves no nothing. It kept me safe. It reminds me of riding safe. I wear them now. Lol. But a big powerful bike like a busa or a zx10r or zx14r is way too much bike if you’re new to bikes. I’ve dropped my 750 once. That’s all it took to realize that crashing hurts bad. Ride safe. Ride smart
Hold my beer
WRONG......not paying attention is the main reason
One rule I learnt first riding a bike and all the times there after is, “You may be in the right, but you may be dead.” So drive defensively: learn to read all the cars around you, behind you, in front of you.
You can be right. Dead right.
True story.
In 2017 i decided to get a motorcycle. Ive always wanted one so i said heck there is no better time than now. Went to the Harley shop and got talked into getting a ultra classic. I told em its my first bike and was told im a big guy and i should get it. I fell in love with it. It took awhile to figure out how to ride it well but i eventually did. A year later to the day that i bought it i was in a wreck on it. I hit diesel fuel, went left of center and smashed a chevy blazer head on goin about 50. I didnt break anything and no road rash. I wrecked in front of a church while wearing my jesus shirt. The policeman said if it were a small bike i would have died. I was banged up pretty bad and it took awhile but i think im ready for another bike.
I firmly believe that the good lord was watching over me that day.
P.s. i love the channel.
I hope you put that Jesus shirt on a frame and pray to it every night.
"imagine you're a driver wanting to change lanes *reaches for phone*" Yeah, seems accurate.
That's the problem. Cagers don't give a shit.
@@putmeincoach7663 the problem is people on bikes popping out of nowhere bc they're speeding
@@putmeincoach7663 cagers? You are a dueche. Street fighters bro. Pop a wheelie. I'm a real biker bro. What a tool.
Jordan's Channel, he’s not wrong, though.
Bull crap.. most drivers don’t care? Most do care some don’t. Some are just bad drivers, sometimes it’s the motorcyclists fault, some are distracted. Might want to re-examine some truths bud. You kinda get reacted to however you yourself ride. It’s the same in a car. When I drive in patiently it seems like other people are more reckless as well. But when I’m cautious and careful, not in a hurry, it seems like other people don’t get in my way as much. FYI You’re not a perfect driver/rider either
The excessive speed is spot on. Many bike riders think speed limits dont matter. Alcohol doesnt mix well with riding or driving.
Unless it's Mario kart!
I disagree, Alcohol and riding mix really well, the rider most of the time ends up dying ( hopefully does not kill someone) , a dead irresponsible drunkard is always a PLUS +++++++++
Manny Echaluce Good point. Its much better to have a guy who opeates vehicles drunk rode a motorcycle drunk than a car. I call that a good riddance. Natural selection. Purge of the gene pool.
SportSoulLife spell check
Excessive speed, tailgating, not giving cars the space they deserve. I never tailgate or drive agreesively and stay out of their blind slots. I drive my bike in rush hour traffic all summer for 15 years and never had a close call.
Learn in the dirt. I'm 52, riding street since I was in high school, I have never wrecked a road bike. I've eaten a lot of dirt, but it was a lot more forgiving than concrete.
I've been riding for a whlie . had 3 or 4 street bikes. . never injured until I got a dirtbike. lol
@@friedpickles342 i guess it's just the transition between the two styles :) Different bikes, different purposes.
Dirt and traffic are two completely different things in my humble opinion. I learned that the hard way.
Know how to ride before hitting the street.
How do I ride in the dirt? What do you mean?
Like you, I started riding at 10 years old with a dozen other kids from both mountains, now at 58 years old I had made an observation that I didnt realize when I was younger. When my kids were young 8 and 10 I got them some dirt bikes and they would go off riding with the neighbors. These bikes had no brake lights or turn signals or lighting of any kind. For the first couple months I would see them crash, in loose stone, into each other..coming home crying and fighting about who stopped in the middle of the trail and who pulled out on who but as time progressed I noticed how, without any lights or signals , these kids were racing and jumping and screwing around within inches of each other and no longer crashing. Like a professional boxer who reads the opponents body movements and position, these kids could now read the terrain, they could determine what the lead motorcyclist could and could not do. They developed their spacial relations, just as I had unknowingly decades before. To this day I have lost many riders but all my friends from my childhood are still alive. Riding a street/trail with lights is not good enough. Bikers need to embrace a world absent of any signals other than their own senses. This ensures they wont need to make split second decisions, they have already seen their options ahead of time.
OUTSTANDING post. I salute you highly, very highly.
Great story, I learned to ride in a third world country. No lights, no signals, terrible roads, no one staying in their lanes, animals crossing, drunkards, always expecting the unexpected. Now I am tempted to start again in the US, but florida is so flat that I think I'll die of boredom :(
great story, i used to drive and ride in cars and bike in a few countries and at any speed available. sometimes as slow as walking speed in packed places with people, sometimes with all kinds of hazards. the first rule is just not to hit anything at any cost, match the speed of the vehicle and the hazard, never take anything for granted. period.
This is so anti-intellectual. First there are questions of anecdotal validity
a. If you still know all of them, are they like 5 people? Otherwise I'm entirely sure you're exaggerating and you only still know like 16 of 20 or something.
b. Have you ever considered that perhaps people you meet while riding are more into riding than your childhood friends? Seems very very self selecting. I imagine these people who died did like 2.5X the miles of your friends per year.
Other points:
2. No matter how good your instinct and knowledge are, bad accidents happen because people didn't plan on doing something, not because they did. Like, a car will adjust its weight before a lane change, but the bad driver who cuts you off will only start looking 3 seconds before they go.
3. Gear which is the main safety tip of this video doesn't even relate to lights and signals that much. The first two are to avoid accidents, and gear is for when it's unavoidable.
@@sawyerbass4661 Please, I have been riding motorcycles since I was 10, airplane training started at 15, built and flew my first Gyrocopter at 21 and earned my helicopter license at 25. I own skid loaders and backhoes and tracked excavators and today, because it is so damn hot I am going to drive my 600 hp Corvette to the Marina in MD where they will pull my Larson out of high and dry and put it in the Chesapeake. I have forgot more about piloting vehicles than you will ever know.
As a new rider myself I can't tell you how many times I've been cut off by bikers weaving between cars in close quarters who've caused hard braking incidents only to be flipped off like it's MY fault. Truth is, an inattentive person with the wrong attitude is a danger no matter what they're riding or driving.
I went to a dealership looking for a Grom. They tried to show me a 1000 I just left
Hahaha.. i went to a dealership looking for a kawi Z900 or MT07. they tried to show me a Z125 now my first bike and I love it..
fishstick8888 holy balls! That’s a big a to z jump jeeze.
Randy HUTCHINSON dinkleberg makes a peek, get there motorcycle you seek.
Maybe they thought after looking at your 6’5”, 300lb body that a Grom was not quite sufficient 😂😂😂😂
All in good humor ~
@@jasonjackson5696 A grom isnt sufficient for someone that weighs 150 lbs, but that's not what those bikes are meant for.
It's basically a toy/training wheel bike, which teaches you the fundamentals of a real bike, without getting on a real bike. They are fun to ride from what I hear, since it's basically a motorized bicycle.
You're spot on friend. I've been riding for over 50 years. Last year, I took a buddy's Hayabusa for a ride. I brought it back in about half an hour because when I looked down I saw death between my legs. A man's got to know his limitations.
Back in the days when a bike had 90 HP and weight 300 kg,it was like,omg a monster...Today they have 180 and more HP and about 180 kg, now it's like, ok,it's cool. I think young riders underestimate the power of these machines. Like for you, a busa is for me also a no go. I know my limits too bro 😉
@@juventus4214 you don't even need a heavy bike for that nowadays. My previous one that I owned for 8 year was from 2008 600cc, 102hp and weight about 180kg it was fun to drive but I definitely don't regret replacing it with a 500cc with just 47hp I believe.
😅🤣😂
... not the bike, it's the rider. I had a Hayabusa 1340 for eight years, was a teddy bear with big teeth!
@@waynemrees8240 agree 100% you can still drive a fast bike slow
I have 50 years experience on bikes and several people interested in getting a motorcycle have asked my advise on what to buy. I tell them my experience when I was learning was to start with a dirt bike and if they do get a street bike keep it at 500cc or less for the first one. Getting all that crashing out of your system on a dirt bike is the best way to learn. It will also teach you how to handle a bike on a loose surface. It takes a lot of hours riding until you master the controls on a bike, that needs to be second nature once you hit the streets. Street Riding is defensive driving tuned to the MAX...you have to learn to recognize and have a plan to react to trouble situation...practice practice practice...
Phil Lott well said
NOT LISTED --> LOL same here... 😄
Started out on a '76 Suzuki RM125... What a Blast that bike was. Then an '84 Honda NightHawk 650... Currently have a 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200s.
Started on a yz450f
I agree entirely. I rode dirtbikes for 10 years and raced motocross for 6 of those years. By the time I was 16 years old, I hopped on a street Bike and I could ride circles around 99% of the guys who had only street riding experience. 2 years of dirt riding teaches youcmore about handling a motorcycle than 20 years of street riding does.
Hr BeStalkinMe --> Agree with you there... with a dirt/motocross bike 'you' have to ride 'it'... with a street bike 'it' takes 'you' for the ride...
One tip learned years ago while riding, When approaching an intersection with cars turning left/right/or going straight, try to slow down or speed up so that cars travelling in the same direction as you enter the intersection WITH you. Drivers turning left or right are more likely to see a car going through the intersection than a motorcycle. Whenever I don't have this option I become hyper vigilant and cross the intersection knowing that someone will try to kill me.
Golden nugget of info right here
i like this bro i do it too.
line myself up with another car they wouldn't crash into, or hug the car in front so they can't miss me.
one time i ding someones bumper at 1 mph tho 💀i learned fast not literally hug it lol 🤦♂ he said it was fine no mark haha but what a tard.
he did stop on green tho coz a bmw cut him off lol but fkn example right there too. everyone is fearless in their metal box lol
Guys the number 1 advice is to stay below the speed limits. If you find yourself taking out your stress or anger on your motorcycle then take a break from riding for a week. Its important that you know we care about each other as a community and we are only telling you these things because we dont want you repeating our mistakes.
It's much safer to go with exactly the flow of traffic, as your speed differential is 0. If you go below speed limit, and most are 10 above, that can get scary fast.
@@royj8549 my experience is if traffic permits, go a little faster, if you go like the flow your attention is divided uniformly front/back sides. If you go faster you can focus 80% sides/front 20% rear
Never get on a motorcycle when you're angry about something..... cool off first .
First rule when owning & riding a motor cycle bigg or small. Give a motorcycle much respect for it can kill or maim you in a second.
Jimmy Hamm That being said it's a very thin line between respect and fear. Never fear the motorcycle
when you´re scared to ride it you "fear" your motorcycle. But people who are scared while riding wont do it for long one way or another.
mld so what? Normally people dont fear their bikes. We get it dude, you're not afraid of riding. No need to point it out 2 million times
One common element that kills Rider especially noobs is Target fixation. Unfortunately, some people especially New Riders when they see a hazard in front of them tend to focus on it instead of focussing on an exit strategy. Everything happens literally in fractions of a second and if not handled properly it usually ends very bad!
If you look at it, you'll hit it. It requires training and experience but learning to point your head where you want to go is very underrated.
@@nazirkazi5119 I am a new rider and quickly learned about target fixation! I spent the first month just riding around town - I am regional so outside of my town is 100km/h (60mph) roads and I didn't have gear - still missing some like pants and boots as they did not fit. One of my first times going around corners, I got pretty cocky and took the corner too fast. Naturally I looked at the line over my left shoulder where the road ended and drifted closer towards it - had to over compensate by leaning further and pushing the peg all the way into the ground going about 140km/h. Since then, I make sure to always focus on what is in front of me!
Only a few weeks later though I have noticed at lower speeds it is fine to look at stuff on the ground to avoid it, or divert your vision to around it to go around it. In fact, the latter is probably what I do moreso as you don't have to fixate on avoiding a target and balance your body around it on the bike.
The mind takes the entire body where ever it is focused, just like the first rule of snow skiing, don't stare at the tree, then hit it, look where you are going and then go there.
CWD's MOST important lesson - "look where you want to go"
ya. i encountered my first obstacle, i looked at it and swerved a bit and STILL hit it! luckily it was only a cardboard box fluttering in the wind
I'm a brand new rider with a 2019 Indian Scout Bobber. I'm avoiding the highways until I at least put around 200 miles on my bike. I took the Motor Cycle Safety Course eight months ago and since I got my bike last weekend Ive been practicing in empty parking lots.
Most deadly accidents happen on country roads, at least here in Germany.
Same here. Especially these psychotic CA freeways. It's so packed that you have almost no horizon.
I have a 2018 Indian Scout 1133cc. I love it, ride safe brother.
robert southwood it’s funny because statistically speaking, highways and freeways are the safest place for a motorcycle.
It’s now been 6 months since the pose but I’ll comment anyways Im completely new I learned my way on how to ride a motorcycle was day 1 watching full RUclips videos how’s then learning how to turn it on around my apartment parking lot area day 2 I looked for an empty parking lot I rode in circles for 3 hours day 3 it started raining I siid gracefully didn’t fall day 4 I jumped on the freeway it’s been 2 months now 300-450 miles down 9 days of all day ride
I knew this guy back in college who wanted to ride more then anything in the world. Dude got his licenses and bought his first bike which was a CBR1000. The dealer didn't recommended it because he was a new rider and suggested a 250-600cc bike but he was just dead set on getting that 1000cc bike. A week later he took it out riding with his buddies in the mountains he miscalculated his turn and hit a semi truck head on. Dude died on the spot. His parents tried to sue the dealership but I don't know what became of it.
When riding a motorcycle, you must constantly look for bad drivers and how to avoid them. Always be looking for a way out and do not hit anything stationary. Keep your eyes open for gravel and wet leaves on the roads, and avoid excessive speed in wooded areas (deer). Ride with good gear and practice safety always, and finally check your tires often.
yes ...most Excellent
They're not bad drivers, they can't see you... at all.
Look in a rear view mirror, even cars seem tiny... motorcycles... disappear.
I assume nobody can see me at all.
Gear
Went for a ride with a friend I haven't seen in years
100 degrees out
He rolls up in a t-shirt
I start putting on my armored jacket
He asks what are you cold
I said no
Luck favors the prepared
Your friend was wearing fools gear. My cousin rides with no helmet and I keep telling him he won't be my cousin for long...
@@StringBanger I've seen people riding with shorts and flip flops......horror!!!
@@outtahere321 That's bad, then you see that guy with a girl on the back wearing shorts, sandals, and tube top. Future hamburger.
I had a similar instance. Bought my son a CE armored jacket for Christmas. We didn't get to ride until the weather got better here in the NE. I insisted he wear the jacket (and I of course wore mine) and an hour later we had to stop short at a light because of something a car did in front of us. He was on my KZ 1300 and I heard him lock up the rear wheel. next i saw was the bike sliding on its side into the intersection and my son was not on it. Bike took some damage, but my son was shaken up but basically ok. Had he not been wearing the jacked he would still be picking shrapnel out of his arm (from my alternator cover scraping on the road). We both wear armored jackets every time we ride, no matter what the temperature.
I don't care what I look like. I will wear the leather outfit Eddie Murphy did in raw as long as it keeps me safe.
Lost a friend 24 years ago, he was only 24 y/o. I can remember the last night I spoke to him... He wanted my advice on the subject of motorcycling, because he was thinking of buying a Yamaha 600 FZR, and he had no riding experience. I told him that bike was way too fast, and that he should start with something much smaller, like a 250 or smaller enduro on the trail, first. I even volunteered to help him out, but I never heard back from him. A couple weeks later, I heard he crashed an FZR on a major intersection and was then run over by a semi. Witnesses said he was riding very fast and weaving all over the place, before he struck a car from behind.
thats very sad dude, did he even have his license?
Really sorry to hear that..... you did what you could to help him.
What the hell!? He rear ended a car and then got run over by a semi!! How does that even happen? I get that he rear ended a car but don’t understand how a semi then run over him.
@@Jollyswagman7 His body was flung under a semi I assume. When you hit an object at high speeds you don't simply just stop on place, your bike makes a sudden stop and you go flying
@@Jollyswagman7 I assume he rear-ended that car that was on red lights and fly over him into the intersection straight under a semi that was crossing the intersection 70mph or something like that
Been riding 8 months now got probably 5k-6k miles under my belt, dropped my bike at a stand still once and haven’t gone down while riding. The best advice someone could give to a new rider is take the motorcycle safety course
I went down the first year (22 years ago). I was going too fast into a light curve (country road), and I was looking at the beautiful scenery, breaking the rule of keeping your head straight, and looking with your eyes, rather than turning your head, when you look to the side. It's true, the bike veers/turns in the direction you look (looking into and through your turn: good, looking off in the distance at cows: bad)
I'll give you the #1 reason why rookies die on motorcycles.
Never take your bike out on Friday afternoon or Saturday. Most accidents occur between 3pm to 6pm on Friday's. Saturday there's too many people out on the roads.
If you ride on Sunday and Monday nights you'll have way more fun with much less risk.
Will follow this advice!
yep...expect plenty drivers to be drunk on friday/sat afternoon/nights too
Have been riding my whole life. Every time I ride I always learn something.
Amen to that brother.... there is always something to learn when riding a motorcycle.
@@outtahere321 Exacly,have been riding for almost 30 years now and indeed still learning. There is always somewere in a little corner that you don't expect.....
I've worked a lot of motorcycle crashes being a police officer and gear matters. I worked one where a guy on a CBR 1000 hit a full grown horse at around 50mph. Of course it killed the horse, the entire front of the bike disintegrated and the guy was wearing protection. He was banged up, but was out of the hospital in a couple of days.
Great videos BTW!
Wow what a story.
Poor horse
I feel bad for the innocent horse, not the aggressive biker. I wish the outcome was reversed. And I own a motorcycle and many pets.
The horse didn't deserve that. Honestly they shouldn't even make motorcycles that go that fast.
@@Buddycoop1 What makes you think he was an aggressive biker? 50 mph is not exactly unreasonable speed. The horse could've leaped onto the road without warning; we don't know the story.
After returning to riding in my middle age, I went shopping for a 600cc bike. Two different dealers insisted that I should get a 1000cc because I’d “outgrow” the 600cc in no time. I bought a YZF600R rode it ten years and put over 50k miles on it and sold it to buy a Triumph T-Bird because my right knee could no longer tolerate being cramped up in the sport bike crouch. My advice? Ride within your talent,. In spite of what our ego may tell us, we’re not all Valentino Rossi. Also wear the best gear you can afford.
gwynn romano...i needed to hear this...
gwynn romano the 1000 over the 600 because you will outgrow it is just them wanting more commission in their pocket. The companies who make the parts for these bikes or cars/trucks for that matter do not charge more for making a 600 ccc casting over a 1000 cc casting....its the same work involved pretty much but the assemblers (brand slapped on the side of the bike) will charge a premium for more cc's.
My ex sis inlaw works at a car plant that makes dashes and door panels for the same brand of car but for 4 models. All 4 models offer leather over vinyl. Her company charges the same to make both.
Here is why. Both is sold by weight when you get into mass production....Vinyl is made thicker and there is a backing on it or it wont last, so it almost weighs the same per roll and the roll is much bigger. Leather is always a upsell "product" well because its not vinyl. Because the rolls of vinyl are bigger less can be fit onto a semi so it cost more to ship to they factory as it takes more trucks to deliver the same sq ft of material.
In a financial aspect vinyl should cost more than leather btu the sales tag on the car does not reflect this. BUT the upsell on the leather offsets the cost of using the more expensive vinyl and that $$$ trickles back down the line.
And not knowing your age but I will share this with you. I have a few leather jackets. My oldest was purchased in the early 80's and that jacket is a ton compared to the latest one I purchased just a cpl yrs ago even though the same style and by the same company. My old one has a tear in it (well threads give out) in the arm pit. My new one has the same issue already. It took 30 + yrs for the other to give out but just a cpl yrs for the new one. The new one though the leather gave out because it was so thin, not the thread.
Years ago when you bought a car with leather it probably took 3 cows or more to get enough leather to do so...todays cars and the whisper thin leather they are using you can probably do 3 cars with one cow.
I find work gloves do not last a mth now where as yrs ago they would last 6-8 mths or more.
I kind of compare it to fast food burgers that claim bacon. Im sorry but you should not be able to see through bacon. Im guessing most of the burgers I get with bacon on it the pig is still trotting around in its pen because he didn't even feel it being shaved off its arse lol.
Bonniville Black Cherry I agree that the salesman only wanted to increase his commission. My YZF600R would top out at 140 MPH according to magazine tests at the time. I did not try to verify this myself but the machine was certainly quite fast. As to your comment about the leather in cars, years ago I owned a 1965 Cadillac with a leather interior. A friend of mine owned a 1982 Caddy. One day I gave him a ride to pick up his car from service and the minute he sat in my old car he started going on and on about how thick the leather was, like a baseball mitt. He stated his leather seats were like paper compared to the older cars.
Yeah, because they're worried about profit margins but not thinking about long term. If that motorcycle rider dies because of partially their negligence, they get no more business from him.
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you don't really die on a motorcycle.
it's really the no longer being on the bike part that kills ya'.
My dad always tells me the minute that you lose respect for the machine the machine will lose respect for you that stuck with me to this day. And this is coming from a guy who rode an old gl1000 at 14 years old. He and his brothers grew up around bikes. Me and my cousins grew up around bikes. and the universal rule was respect the machine.
love that quote man
I always figured Sweat was cheaper to make than Skin. Wear your gear or get stuff that can keep you cool on those hot days. Skin makes a very poor braking material.
I better not die of one of the things you couldn't remember Shaun!
He didn't mention crucifixion. U guud
Most newbe's don't know how to steer a bike, They think you 'lean' it to turn. This is wrong, You steer a bike with the handlebars but the thing is that you must push the bar on the side of your intended turn(above 10 mph). It is called counter steer. It is completely counter intuitive but your body knows it and has since you were 5 and you started on bicycles, It's just that the mind usually doesn't. To practice go to a rural blacktop with a center stripe and ride a 60mph or so and weave between the stripes for a mile at a time, using the countersteer technique. Do it many many days, Do it your first ride every year. Teach your mind and body.
Also, you go where you look, so look where you intend to go. Keep your head up and on a swivel so it is level. Look far ahead on a turn, not just in front of your front wheel. If you fixate on a car or obstruction that is on your path, or off, you will automatically tend to go towards it. Don't. Look where you are going.
Counter stear happens by itself if you let it. Leaning does turn the bike. No you say? Have you ever gone no hands? Guess what, you can stear the bike. Weird
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I'm a newbie to street bikes and I appreciated your advice - well said!
@@scottpemberton7043 yep, counter steer will save one's azzzzz...... I know.....saved me from a bad accident....
My #1 tip I can give is to always slow down before proceeding to cross and an intersection and watch out for cars in the oncoming lane making a left hand turn across your path.
In France we have limitations on the power of the bikes for the first 2 years of your license, then after 2 years you can take a 7 hours advanced riding class which then enables you to ride every bikes. There are downsides to this of course but I think it's a good way to ensure that you get the experience on bikes that are adapted to less experienced riders, as long as people don't just wait 2 years before buying their first bike of course. The license itself is also much harder to obtain than in the US and our roads are overall much twistier and narrower than your average US road, so it ought to be harder I guess.
7 hours mean nothing tho.. You only pass some easy tests to get the license. Real life experience is more important
@@manbiteslife3110 true, but as I said, that's after two years on the road with a less powerful bike (under 800cc and with a limiter on the bike making it 40hp max I think it is) , it doesn't mean much but it's at least something. To get the license for those first 2 years you have a 20 hours mandatory course, and the trials are pretty hard.
@@manbiteslife3110 better than nothing
similar here in Spain
I'm a sheriff's deputy in a rural area, my area includes lakes, whindy, blind corner scenic roads in one area and flat, open, straight line roads in another...
Besides booze, and over confident/dickhead driving Most of are motorcycle crashes occur on the scenic roads and residential areas.... Why? In almost every instance the rider wasn't cornering with caution... They either laid the bike down from over leaning the bike, crossed into opposing lane of traffic and got hit, or the went off the edge of the road on the opposite side of the road... On residential roads they were driving to fast and t boned someone or got t boned... All of these instance I'm speaking of the driver was sober and driving like a decent human being in an overall sense... All these cases were speed related and they were driving the speed limit...
Slow the hell down... Seriously... Slow down..
I'm not talking about speeding up to merg onto a highway...
I'm not talking about passing someone...
I'm not talking about getting ahead of traffic to gain space from motorists around you...
I'm talking about roads with blind corners and limited controlled intersection mainly...
A speed limit sign means that is the maximum speed a person can legally drive on the road... you can always go below that speed... Driving through residential roads speed limits 25... Go 20... Gives more time to clear intersection for other drivers and gives more time to be seen and it is much easier to slow down or stop...
Same on the whindy roads... Speed limits 55 go 45... Again it allows you to have more room for error on the unknown...
Crashing at those reduced speeds also increases you odds of survival and reduced injury substantially... With proper protective gear of course...
These are the 2 most common geographic areas motorcycles crash in my area... From other cops I've talked to the trend is fairly universal... Major metros excluded because mega highways are a different animal...
Some of worst calls I've done are motorcycle crashes...
Except your completely wrong on more than 1 thing. 2 things I'll point out are 4/5 or 80% of motorbike accidents are not the motorbikes fault and its widely acknowledged and accepted that motorcycles should travel faster by 5-10% than the flow of traffic seeing as it means they can react to situations developing in front of them.
@@paulnolan6866 While I was sitting at home with a broken leg, I watched like a whole lot motorcycle crashes videos and guess what, almost all of them are motorcycle fault. And officer is right, speed is most common problem.
Faster than flow is safe? Have you even ridden a motorcycle? I've ridden enough to feel that driving with the flow is MUCH safer than constantly maneuvering between cars trying to move faster than the flow, especially if it's quite dense flow.
I wouldn't die riding a motorcycle. Heaven forbid. I'm too scared to push my limits. Not in a freak accident. Of course.
@@paulnolan6866 I'm sorry, but I'd much rather ride at a speed slower than the speed limit, take curves very carefully, and giving myself extra room from others, to give myself more time to react. Rather than your crazy advice of riding more recklessly. This isn't some arcade game. I'm not putting my life at risk.
We responded to a wreck where a guy was speeding and lost control hitting a guard rail. Whole top of his skull was gone.
I've been riding for 5 years, never been down in the sense that most people refer to. The only time I ever dropped a bike was when I was downhill on a steep slanted slope trying to u-turn the bike after stopping it first. Didn't do any damage, and I basically went from sitting on the bike, to standing up next to the dropped bike going "ah, damn, that's gonna be a heavy lift".
Literally just bought my first bike. I've wanted one since high school, but I didn't trust myself with one. I've been watching your vids since the beginning, and even though you guys get a a little wild on the road, you do it within reason. Keep promoting responsibility. In age of excess, you're literally saving lives.
Saudude Same boat here. Wanted a bike since I can remember. My parents wouldn't let me get one and once I was married and moved out (at 22 yrs old) it took just a few insurance estimates on 600cc sport bikes (at the time the only "fun" bike in my mind) to reallize I couldn't afford it. Cut to now where I'm 27 and have two amazing little kids I need to be alive for. I own a much more sensible dual sport and ride extremely safe thanks to channels like this one existing. They're promoting safety and proving not all people on two wheels are out to be hooligans, and for sure saving some lives along the way as well.
Saudude. True almost every video has some idiot riding like he's the only one on the roads, setting really bad examples for other new riders. This channel and FortNine are two sane channels. With good info too. Ride veeewy veeewy safely.
A Nother Yes indeed. That's why FortNine has been my other favorite channel for motorcycle info 👍
Saudude HEY man I've been riding most of my life on all kinds and makes of bikes just wanted to say I'm always glad to here about new people picking up riding and please don't limit yourself to one kind try different ones and take some rides to nowhere you'll be thankful for it later in life. And as I always safe be safe and watch for those not watching for you.
I still watch crash videos before and after buying my first bike. Not planning on repeating any other the crashes I've seen or at least try not to.
Our friend Brian rode Harley's for 25 years. He turn 50 and decided he wanted a sports bike. He had more money than since and bought a top of the line bike. He was overweight and not built for that type bike. He Brought it to show on a Friday night two days after picking it up that week He lost control two days later left the road hit a concrete poll and was killed. One skill set doesn't always transfer to another one.
My first bike was a ninja 300 and it felt slow after the first 2 weeks or so. I've had that bike for 5 years and it's time to upgrade to a bigger bike. You're totally right, I would have died on a 600.
I’m not a new rider but back after many years. One of the most important thing that had forgotten about is counter steering. It can save you bacon.
Right with you Dan, Counter steering will save your arse. If you are riding at night slow down, Nocturnal animals will roam right in front of you. 60% of biker accidents happen at night. We had a biker that was close to where I live on an early morning commute,
broadsided by a deer while an 18 wheeler traveling in the opposite direction squashed his head. It's up to you, Can't always leave early, and leave a good looking corpse.
Isn't counter steering automatic when riding? Anytime you lean your front tire is pointed in the opposite direction of the way you're turning. You don't really think about it but you're doing it. Are you talking about counter weighing the bike?
bsegovia23 you are exactly right if you don’t counter steer you don’t turn
All steering is counter steering on a motorcycle. It's not like you can choose which one you want.
Pretty sure most fatalities are people in your exact situation. Stopped riding years earlier. Come back to it after a long break. Pretty much you are starting over and if you wish to stay out of trouble you should treat it as such.
Let me stare in to the camera for 20 sec before I start talkin
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Great advice. My little brother recently started riding a DRZ 400sm, he gears up, rides within his limits, got a bike that was good for beginners and his style/desire of riding. He did have a 30mph accidental off road experience where he flew over the handlebars, but was completly fine because of the gear and speed he was going. Always ride within your limits guys and avoid being Rossi on busy streets... Go to the mountains where there is very little traffic and much better turns.
After MANY super sports over the last 40+ years, I've recently downgraded to the 400SM. Great bike to start road riding on. I started on a 1975 Honda XL175 that I bought new back in the day. I love the DRZ and have purchased an 18/21 wheel set for when I want to off road it.
The DRZ can take a dump and only have plastics to replace. It is plenty fast enough to grow into as well.
Have gone down 3 times with a 50 cc in my youth in solo accidents. Once due to gravel (and driving too fast), once due to wet leaves (and driving too fast), once due to a poorly planned turn (and driving too fast).... Hmm, you mentioned something about speed, haha.
All jokes aside. Except for alcohol, reducing speed is the biggest factor that will keep you out of accidents and especially accidents with a bad outcome.
As for me. All of the times I've been in accidents, I've also been lucky that it was with a bike (moped) that topped out at around 70-75 km/h.
What would you say is a safe speed for a scooter ? I have a 300 cc one it's capable of 80+ mph but I know that's not safe . I am thinking 60-65 mph is pretty safe speed do you agree?
Been riding for over 50 years (started at 15, I'm now 70 yrs young). Have tried to teach several people how to ride. The biggest mistake they make is buying the wrong first bike! Meaning its just to big!! They should start on a 250cc or smaller dirt/street bike and go practice in the dirt. Dirt roads, fire roads, MotoX Park, etc. As their skill increases, so should their bike cc. When they get on pavement they should ride like everyones out to get them. And apply everything your vid teaches. I might add 'avoid blind spots'. All vehicles have them, especially big rigs. Always ride where you can be seen. GREAT vid SRK. Keep up the good work.
Keeping roughly the speed of the traffic around you is important.
Actually it's safer to go at least 5 miles an hour faster than traffic, that way you're not constantly in blind spots...
@@anthonysilvestri4946 that way you more often in a blind spot, because you're constantly switching lanes.
@@user-mb4xy2cz3t don’t u hate one of these “actually” mfers
“An older guy in his 40’s”. Damn, I must be dead then😂
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ok boomer
Lol, I though it was a good joke, what are these replies?..
Marre ; your momma shoulda swallowed.
You're only as old as you appear to be.
This is a great vid. A fantastic follow up to this is to go watch some of those "riders vs bad drivers" videos..... What you'll find is that 75% of those 'bad drivers' are actually normal drivers who are having a run in with a BAD RIDER. Almost always the bike is going too fast, or how I like to describe it, riding 'unpredictably', and the cars are driving normal and generally in a safe manner if you exclude an object breaking the speed limit and overtaking in dangerous places and suddenly appearing where they weren't even viable 2 second previous. I see SO many riders here putting themselves in positions where they leave NO room for anything except an accident if things don't go 100% their way. It blows my mind actually that there aren't much more deaths.
The worst trait in those Rider vs Driver video's is that the bike immediately starts berating the drivers, when an ounce of self reflection would tell them that they themselves contributed AT LEAST 50% to the near accident. The way a huge number of bikes ride, they make it impossible for cars to predict what they are doing or where they will be, and put THEMSELVES in unsafe scenarios. Then over and over you hear them rant and blame cars for not seeing them. If I had to add any of my own advice to this video, it would be lose the pride! The second you assume to make anyone but yourself responsible for getting yourself home safe, you are 100% less safe. I don't think having "It wasn't my fault, the car didn't see me!" engraved on a tombstone is any consolation .
And that is just a scenario with ordinary drivers who try to drive correctly and do the right thing. Try throwing a BAD driver in with bad riding and it's a match made in heaven. literally.
Gear is important but at a certain point even that won't help. I own several books written by David Hough, a prominent motorcycle safety expert. He recounts a story where he was at some sort of safety conference and a member of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office was in attendance. David asked that person if he thought helmets were effective. His answer was something like: "Sure, but it doesn't do much good when your head has been ripped off". So, make sure you wear that gear but realize that if you do something stupid at 100+ mph it ain't gonna do much good.
Also, when on a highway, don't hang next to anything, ESPECIALLY a tractor trailer. Make sure you have a clear shot and pass them rapidly, you have acceleration, use it. Never hang in blind spots, they exist even in cars. Don't tailgate. Never pass on the right. Use your lights to flash to truckers passing when they can come back. Drive super defensively, sure you might have right of way but is that guy stopping at that stop sign? You don't know. Plan an escape if he doesn't. These seem like common sense because I've been riding for 40+ years.
And put the phone away for crying out loud.
simple rule of thumb....ride within ya limits...and take it at every junction the car will pull out, that way you are already prepared for it saving you seconds which can make the difference between hitting the car and not....ride safe every one.
People told me, "people can't see you." I correct them, "people Won't see me!" That's how I ride...
True. Every junction, keep you distance, lane changes. I think with that attitude, you can drastically reduce your chances of an accident.
Even experienced riders should pay heed here. The points are completely valid.
As you said the odds of an accident are greatly reduced if you can eliminate things like excessive speed, alcohol and drugs.
In 40 years of riding I've gone down three times, twice on black ice and once on oil. Fortunately I was wearing a helmet when this occurred and in every case the helmet made impact with the ground. The result was a relatively minor scraping of the helmet that would have been something major had it been my head. I've raised my minimum temperature limit to avoid black ice and while I'm always looking at the road surface head I just didn't see the oil, neither did the guy riding the Harley that went down in the same spot as I was picking up my bike after having slid 50 feet down the road. Leaves, sand, salt and other stuff can be a hazard. I went around a turn to get on a highway and someone had dump a pile of bricks in the road and just left them there. I was going slow enough went I entered the turn to see and avoid them Ten miles an hour faster I very well may have hit one of them
In the North East after the winter some roads are in TERRIBLE condition with potholes and ruts that will jar a car that might take out a tire or screw up the front alignment but are accidents waiting to happen if you hit one riding a motorcycle.
As for other drivers, I always assume no one sees me which in too many incidents is the reality. I literally had a car rear end me on a parkway on a clear, sunny day. Fortunately the speed differential was only 5 mph and I managed to keep the bike upright. When I pulled off the road he stopped and the first words out of his mouth were "I just didn't see you." I've had people change lanes not realizing I was in the lane right next to them.
You really have to ride defensively when you're on a motorcycle. That doesn't mean timid or uptight but alert and aware of what other vehicles are doing around you and the condition of the road surfaces ahead of you.
You can tell its a good youtube video when the hosts answer MULTIPLE phone calls on screen while filming
I'm gonna be honest. I've been riding 'technically' for like 4 years now. Year or so with a 50cc scooter, then roughly 3 years on my 78' Honda CX 500. I've slid out the scooter twice, and slid out the motorcycle twice as well. Now, I've learned a few things from these. Three of them were due to speed, among ROAD conditions. On the scooter, I took a corner leaned over pretty far, going like 20-25 mph, and i hit a deep, short dip in the road, basically sent it sliding on it side. The two on the bike were a 5-10mph right turn, but there was oil ALL over that I saw, but obviously kinda ignored it, and paid the price. The 2nd one, possibly the worst, as a 35mph left turn at a light. During the turn, a pedestrian was crossing during the NO CROSSING TIME, and also it had been raining early, and the white lines were wet. I corrected mid turn to not hit the idiot crossing, and that worked out where the bike's rear tire slid out. I've learned from all of these that you need to be careful with speed and confidence, while also always being observant of your surroundings. Look for oil, slick surfaces, gravel, obstacles, etc. in the roads, but mainly where you're going on the bike. Riding is by far my favorite thing to do, and I personally would prefer to be able to ride till I die of old age.
Mirrors most new guys do not use them till they are switching lanes , I use mine 100% of the ride I know every car behind me or coming up along side of me miles before on the highway , city i pay even more attention , my brother never looks has switched lanes with a car behind him with only 15 foot he was just looking over his shoulder . you can look forward and still look in the Mirrors .
JCcanU good advice..mirrors and neck checks..full face helmets do block the vision a bit 👍..
New Riders AND Experienced Riders:
-Take some time every week to get into a quiet parking lot and do some slow-speed work and some hard-stopping practice. Rust happens. Stay fresh and open to improvement.
-RESPECT speed. Motorcycles accelerate FAST. Respect the fact that when you hammer the throttle in traffic and something jumps out, you have VERY little time and space to process that information.
-Look where you want to go. Head and eyes into the turn and curve. And keep your head up. That's Driving/Riding 101.
-Trust your throttle. Trust your bike. It "knows" what to do.
-Scan ahead, scan ahead, scan ahead. Serious problems can be avoided by scanning ahead and staying focused on what is around you. By studying movement of vehicles, you can tell what the other guy is going to do before he does it...sometimes. But EVERYTHING helps. Be aware and SCAN.
-Learn lane positioning techniques in order TO BE SEEN. The biggest reason mc riders get hit? Vehicles don't see them. BE VISIBLE and learn how to position in traffic so that you are VISIBLE.
Great advice. Slow speed maneuvering is much more difficult than some people realize. I can judge a rider's skill level by the way he handles his bike in the parking lot.
@@keithfranklin2095 "I can judge a rider's skill level by the way he handles his bike in the parking lot." - Absolutely Keith. It's pretty easy to move the m/c around when it's at speed...that's physics doing it's work. But when you are barely moving and physics is working against you, that's the rider using their skills to stay upright. Watch the slow maneuvering rider's feet and head. That's when you can tell. As soon as the feet and head drop down, you know you have an inexperienced or non-confident rider. Slow speed maneuvers are soooooooooo important to developing high-end riding skills.
Been riding for 4 years in Australia, always been careful and never had a problem til recently.... Dude in a car was going quick approaching slow moving cars at the lights, tried to change lanes and flick around them without looking and side swiped me in the left lane.
Broke hard and went down at very low speed luckily but, my bike (vulcan 900) went down and pinned my right leg shattering my tibia. Been out for the last 3 months recovering and go back in for a final surgery Thursday this week to remove the external supports they attached to my leg. Thank god in this day and age they can do so much and I'll be walking/ riding again in the next few months or so.
Keep up the awesome work Sean and everyone stay safe out there.
steve b You reply to several comments just saying that riding motorcycles is stupid, but you’re not persuading anyone.
Steve b you're just too much of a coward to ever ride a bike. You have no balls.
Tip Turkey - Always rev the bike hard so trigger happy cavers notice you and stay put; works for me everytime
70’s Kawasaki 350 and 500 were so light, you didn’t know the front end was in the air until it came down. The 500 was the fast production bike ever!
My dad darn near died on a fairly minor accident. Hit dirt around a corner doing about 35. In ICU for like 2 months. Mom said be prepared to say goodbye. I still want a bike so bad.
How’s he doing right now? nothing permanent?
Best advice my dad ever gave me before I started riding: "There are two types of riders. Those who have crashed, and those who are going to crash." Because of that, I've never ridden without a helmet, long pants, gloves, and boots. I'll admit I've ridden without a jacket, but never on roads with speed limits over 25. My best advice, always wear your safety gear. (Incidentally, I'm one of the riders who has crashed, but I hope not to experience that ever again.)
Wonderful video and I passed it along to some beginning riders (and made my wife, who started riding in February of this year). One thing to add; it's also inadvisable to buy an UNDER POWERED, UNDER OR OVER SIZED motorcycle. I commented on another one of your videos that I was riding a Honda Rebel 250 on a busy highway here in California and feared for my LIFE the entire time. Mind you, I've been riding for 46 years and counting, have gone down, and avoided several scares (road ragers, flying objects, etc.), but nothing prepared me for riding that tiny machine in traffic.
Got a dr250 and I can vouch for this 😂
I went down last year on my FZ09. It was about 45 degrees with damp roads. The tires were cold and I was still getting used to the bike. I was inexperienced also. The bike slipped from under me which lead to a low side at approx. 30-35mph. If I had not worn any gear, my thigh, hip and arm would have been damaged pretty badly. The only damaged I received was some road rash from my one pant leg rolling up mid slide. Since then, I always wear gear no matter the temp or distance of travel. And I always try to warm up the tires and brakes before getting onto a highway. Btw, I still have the FZ09. Ive grown to love that machine. Respect your gear and your bike.
This is awesome 😎 how long can you go
Every single time you go out say to yourself "This is the day I could die", then do everything in your power to prevent that from happening.
Wrong mindset. If you think like that you will never enjoy riding. You just gotta pay attention, know the risks, be careful and enjoy yourself
I used to ride a Suzuki 800cc Intruder to work pretty regularly. My boss, who never owned a bike, started looking at Harleys and asked my opinion as to what bike he should get. I told him that I'd get something about like I was riding or maybe a bit smaller first and get some experience before getting a larger, heavier bike like the ones he was looking at. He asked me how big my engine was and I told him. He then said, "I don't want a little bike like that" (since when did an 800 become a "small bike"). I then shook my head and ask him if he had anything, in particular, he wanted me to say at his funeral. A month later he bought a 1250 Sportster. A couple of months after that he wrecked it pretty good. Afterwards, he sold it and said he didn't want another one. I told him that while every biker wrecks, it's only a matter of time. However, if he'd have taken my advice, he'd probably have gotten a good bit more comfortable on the bike and probably would have made it a good bit longer before he had his first wreck. Instead, he found riding hard and dangerous - Not much fun. What a shame. One doesn't need a rocket to have fun. I just traded a V-Rod for a Fat Boy. The V-Rod was fun but it didn't handle anywhere near as well as I'd want a bike that fast to handle.
I heard you don't drive a motorcycle...you pilot it.
That sounds correct to me, muad dib.
If you get scared, just remember...
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when my fear is gone I will turn and face fear's path, and only I will remain.
i had my first bike for 2 months before my first wreck, i was on a Honda shadow 600 when a truck pulled out infront of me at night, i was running 40mph and wearing a full face leater jacket with reflective tape on it and my helmet. im wearing my boots and my helmet is ok, my pants were ripped up and jacket got cut off of me in the ambulance. my driving instucter here in Waco, Tx drilled into our heads ATGAT [all the gear all the time]. walked away with a dislocated shoulder and few bruses but cant wait to get another bike
Somebody ran a red light at an intersection 8 years ago and hit me while I was on my bike. The driver of the car destroyed my motorcycle, and almost killed me. She had no insurance either! I had to pay for the hospital bills ,surgery and physical therapy totaling over $87,000.00. Im still in pain and walk with a limp to this day. I loved riding a motorcycle but have not rode a bike since the accident.
I'm sorry you got busted up on your bike and hope you get back on your feet real soon. Your story is all too familiar unfortunately but it shouldn't be. It is a fact of life which will never change that bikes are invisible to other traffic on our roads. You have to ride accordingly by NEVER assuming anything like right of way. The concentration levels needed to stay a live on a bike are huge. Your life is at stake so it's worth the effort. Whenever you come across anything that may pull out in front of you look to see if you've been seen. Until you're certain have a plan whether that be slow down, change lanes or whatever. Your life is worth the effort. A commenter hit by a red light runner only needed to have looked. He shouldn't have had to but instead of getting pissed off with the other driver get pissed off with yourself for being stupid enough to endanger your own life. Probably the worst riding most commonly seen is riding in the blind spots of other traffic and that most definitely includes your mate on his bike. If you are ok with the speed just hang back a bit or if you need to pass give the throttle a blip and get it done quickly. Loud pipes save lives evidently but it's much smarter not being in the danger zone to begin with. I'm in my 60's now and have worn out one Blackbird and am now working on another. Sure it's ancient history but it'll still beat a Bugatti Veyron 0 - 60mph yet easily the most fun is threading a set of twisties probably without seriously threatening the speed limit. After some suspension work a Blackbird is a tremendously capable bike stupidly quick when you want to be but a facet of sports bike most commonly over looked is they also stop well so long as you're smart enough to have set them up well. I don't know for sure but I'd guess the average sports bike would use roughly half the stopping distance of a Shadow. I like those odds and I'll stack them in my favour every time.
It wasn't an intersection. He came through an opening in the center divider to make a u turn. Anyway i did slow down when i first saw his tires start to turn and i was about to make an emergency brake. However, he came to a full stop when i was about 25 feet from him so i re-applied throttle. Unfortunately when i got to about ten feet from him he just launched forward.
Nothing i could do at that point, especially with my limited 200 miles of riding experience. I'm just glad it happened where it did. Slow speed limit at 35 and a ton of witnesses since it happened right in front of the factory where i work. Imagine encountering this on a 50-60 road at night with no witnesses and the perpetrator fleeing the scene.
Someone swerved into me in Austin tx. Had no gear going about 50mph I completely fucked up my upper body with road rash and my bikes fairings were ruined. Texas is a scary place to ride a motorcycle that’s why insurance is so high
sky fisher - all my 2 wheeler accidents happened on short trips near my home, so surely all gear all time.riding gear deals better with tarmac than skin; squids r stupid!
I got my first bike at 8...a Suzuki Jr 50. I've owned everything from a Honda Valkyrie to a ninja to an ultru Classic to a BMW 1200 GSA. I ride like I drive truck. Slow and steady. If I feel the least bit uneasy I stop and assess the situation. I've got no one to impress, thus, knock on wood, I've kept the rubber side down for the last 30 years.
In Europe we have this amazing system with each class of bikes you need a different license. A beginner would simply not pass the test to ride a 1000cc
Yes i have A1 and is for motorcycles till 15 hp (Switzerland).
open access for over 25's means you can pass test on big bike, and ride it in britain.
Notice how adventure/expedition/touring riders are often older "weathered" folk because they've been on bikes for decades. How do they "last so long"? Three basic reasons:
1. They have *trained* how to ride bikes - taken classes, practiced in safe places, etc.
2. They *respect rules of the road* - no speeding, no weaving thru traffic, etc.
3. They *wear hi-viz gear*
Everything in addition is supplementary safety - awareness, alertness, etc.
welp my first bike cbr 1000 rr . i was just fine im also 5 4 136lbs . poeple dont die cause the bike is a 1000cc .. or 600cc or 40 fking cc.. they die because they dont take the chance to understand there personal limits . get whatever fking bike you want. but when you get on it.. KNOW yourself and know your bike. TRUST YOURSELF TRUST YOUR BIKE. DO NOT TRUST THE ROAD DO NOT TRUST OTHERS ON THE ROAD
Yo bro ..i was looking for this coment and i can tell also,that i was started on zx 10 r in my case and without any exp. on bikes !!!I want to tell evryone to take it slow and learn about bike behaviour and for the most learn to control yourself...mark my words... IF YOU CANT CONTROL YOURSELF DONT EVEN THINK THAT YOU GOT YOUR BIKE IN CONTROL!!!!!!!My friend didn t know that !!He crashed last year and died !!!Thats the diffirence between us !!!
You are right. Just because the bike can go like a bat out a hell doesn't mean you have to drive it that way. And further more, if you can't control yourself or your driving, you shouldn't even be driving, much less on a bike. Respect your machine, it has no feelings and can hurt you. Ware your gear, drive safe and live to ride another day. From a 60 yr old who got the crashes out of his system on dirt bikes a long long time ago. First street bike was a 1200 Goldwing touring bike. Big and Fast, but never ran faster than the traffic I was running with. Like some of the other guys said here, it isn't a race, slow down and enjoy the ride.
As a brand new rider, I'm sitting in it hospital bed after surgery on my leg to put my lower leg back together.
The problem was an EXCESS of speed on a switch back curve. I was going maybe 5 miles faster than I should have been.
The last four words a man utters before he dies "Hey Guys Watch This"
*stupid man
The Mind & Heart of people who are just Too Proud to Listen are Hardest to Open in the Universe! Have 4 coworkers died over the years from motorcycle accidents! 🕯
I have ridden bikes for nearly 50 years. I've fallen many times (in my early days) call it the school of hard knocks.
You are correct in what you say. One thing I would add is weather and/or road conditions. Riding a bike in the wet requires a 'feel' and visual clues about the road surface ahead that can only be learned by experience.
The speed and power thing is very real as well.
Things happen very quickly on a fast bike. Acceleration is nothing like you may have experienced in the average car. Intersections and corners come at you real fast..
I have a Moto Guzzi Griso with about 90HP - thats plenty for the road.
When my brother died I ended up owning his KTM RC8R which is around 175HP. It has no rider aids. No traction or wheelie control, not even ABS brakes. The thing is insane. Super light, brutal power and torque. Totally impractical as a road bike.
I'm super careful when I ride that, and only ride it enough to keep it in good condition.
I’ve been riding a ninja 300 for about 2 years now. Great learning experience. Would recommend for new riders. Now I’m trying to upgrade to something mid-level.
I think the bike being too fast only applies to people who lack restraint (young beginners). It's not the bike that kills the person, it's what they choose to do with it. Older beginners have the common sense to realize the bike will get them to ridiculous speeds in no time, and to back off. This is learned from years of driving cars. The problem is that all bikes are fast enough to kill you, but you just need the common sense and restraint to not ride that fast. What's important for a beginner is a low seat height, rider aids like traction/wheelie control, and light weight. The remaining is in the hands of the rider.
Is a cafe racer good for a beginning rider experienced in driving cars?
Glenn Rebillard i agree with u 100%
I changed my clutch/brake levers and my front wheel locked on me after 15 min ride on highway as soon as i got to a small town doing 15 miles it locked and i fell just scraped my knee still have scar..i was afraid to get on it 4 about a week or so found out it was bcuz the cheap ass chinese lever
Glenn Rebillard disagree, you didn’t mention skill level
A deaf girl was driving a car once. True story. I was passenger in her car. A motorcycle went flying by to her left and it scared the shit out of her because she wasn't expecting is as she was preparing to get over to the left. Same thing if a driver is blasting music. They aren't gonna hear your pipes. etc etc.
I knew a guy that rode like an idiot. He rode in fairly densely populated areas, Jersey Shore, like a madman. He commented that people always told him that "you came out of nowhere" because yeah, he did. Crashed the bike, I never saw him again after that. It's not like he was a friend or anything, he ran a seafood shop and we talked about bikes when I went there. His brother took over. Sad story, easily avoidable.
Don't drink and have your fun out in the boondocks, not in congested suburbs. And yes, a beginner does not need an R1200RS.
I've been riding 55 years, well over 300,000 road miles on motorcycles. Most common mistake new riders make is no helmet, a new rider needs a helmet more than an experienced one, but something important, the more experienced the rider the more they know this simple truth, all the gear, all the time, helmet and full finger gloves are bare minimum, low speed drops kill people too. Ride Safe!
Yes totally correct. If you going double the speed of the traffic you are looking for trouble.
I started with a R3. Had fun for couple of years and sold it because I got married. It was fun, but drivers in California made me nervous and wouldn’t want to be a burden to my wife someday because of someone else’s carelessness.If your like me, just buy yourself a nice car and enjoy this beautiful life
Until my dad got considerably older, he was an avid motorcyclist. He said two things get motorcyclists killed. The motorcyclist being stupid. And the motorcyclist not assuming everyone else on the road can't see them. In other words, the top two reasons are both the motorcyclist being stupid.
You pointed out one major reason for crashes. Drivers look at the mirrors and when they can't see anything, they move over. The problem is that there is a huge blind spot in ALL vehicles. Most 4 wheel drivers never know it exists. A full size automobile and even a large truck can hide there. I was a driving instructor and emphasized that point. Wide angle mirrors can help, but there can still be blind spots. With more than 350,000 miles on the road for commercial refrigeration service, I have seen nasty crashes with injuries from broken bones, hostile amputations, and one decapitation. Most crashes are avoidable. People just do not think while driving a two ton assault weapon.
Im a new rider, i will fall one day on my cb500x i just hope a car doesn't follow up round the corner cause im shit scared of speeding on it, safe riding guys
Hey I'm looking to get a cb500x for my first bike how's it going for you?
@@arielojeda6698 Love it, no problems with it and probably wont have much problems with it after all it is honda its like the ak of the gun world will always fire, i love it that much i want a new second one blue 2020 version be nice, only problem i have is gear indicator theres none on my 2013 version and for a new rider remembering gears is pain at the start but that can be solve with an after market fix anyway, what other bikes you looking at?
The one thing people never explain to new riders is counter steering. I’ve been riding almost 30 years and wish someone explained that to me early on. I think a lot of new riders die because they didn’t know about it.
If you ever rode a bike as kid you counter-steered. We all do it without thinking.
Counter steering is a mythical thing, your natural body movement will accomplish “counter-steering” and also when many describe/teach how to do it they make those even more confused then previously
@@david-468 It’s not a mythical thing, it’s very real and a technique you absolutely must master. I recommend watching Moto Jitsu on RUclips. I’m sure he has videos about it.
The BIGGEST reason for motorcycle accidents is wearing dark cloths on the motorcycle...dark leather jackets, etc. Drivers CAN'T SEE YOU unless you wear bright white or yellow or orange!!!
I started wearing those colors and, now, drivers can't NOT see me. Car drivers watch for other cars, not motorcycles. Cars used to try to hit me in the SIDE...no more since I wear BRIGHT colors.
That's very cool. They probably think you are some kind of highway maintenance crew and better let you by. I bought a high viz yellow long sleeve T shirt that I put on top of any kind of normal riding jacket so I am seen about a mile away.
RED is better. More familiar and more stylish.
Jeff Morency they TRIED to hit you? That’s road rage and if I was you, I would carry an assault rifle to unload on these dumb drivers.
Jeff Morency biggest reason for accidents on a motorcycle is that your on a motorcycle, don’t ride like people see you, you got to see them
many riders on small bikes here have the worker vest (bright orange with reflective stripes) on, same concept, great idea for visibility
My brother is a deputy sheriff. Went to a motorcycle accident, the guy had full gear and full face helmet on. T boned a car (old lady driver) she pulled out in front of him. When he landed his neck snapped at only about 30mph. Died on scene. The only thing the old lady said was “I didn’t see him”.
Old people suck at driving and shouldn’t have the right after a certain age.
My uncle is on the verge of being blind, all they did at the DMV was enlarge the letter/number at the DMV, once he was able to read it clearly, they still gave him his license, even after it was pretty big
I'm the youngest of 6 brothers.My father returned from ww2 with a 1943 military Harley Davidson side car,,everybody rides ,cousins,uncles,mother,brothers, brother-inlaw, sister,"DRESS FOR THE SLIDE,,NOT THE RIDE,!!"WEAR KEVLAR, it saved my Life.
Him:*stares at camera for 8 seconds* me: thinking my phone froze
I have so much respect for you making this video man. So many YT channels out there focus on the beauty of bike riding and none give this kind of info. IDEA: Make a video for riders to look at just before they begin a ride. Things to remember etc.
Every time I get on my bike, I need to be “in the zone,” i.e. completely aware of all the hazards and what I need to do to avoid them, appreciating just how dangerous what I’m doing actually is, and how focused I must be the whole time. I find that riding periodically means I’m always in the zone. It’s when I am riding every day for a while, that I begin to lose that edge and the complacency can creep in. Complacency is deadly on a bike. I don’t want to spoil the fun, but it’s no bad thing to imagine what a crash would actually be like every time you throw your leg over.
1. Bike is too fast for your skill level !
2. Driving too fast, cars can't time your arrival at the intersection !
3. Alcohol !
4. No safety gear ! Full face HJC SHELL.
5. Follow vehicle in front of you by 3 full seconds.
6. Old People need more time to respond, plan for old people.
7. Deer and debris in the road!
Here in the UK, we have to do and pass what's called a CBT course (compulsory basic training) and then once we've passed the CBT(usually completed in a day) you can ride up to a 125cc Motorcycle with a max of (15bhp) with L plates on for 2 years then you either have to take another CBT course or progress onto your full bike license. I think it's a really good idea that bhp is restricted for learners. A lot of the time it's just common sense that's required to stay safe, I'd never ever trust anyone else on the road when I'm on a Motorcycle, treat everyone like they're out to do their worst and like no one has seen you. Plus as you say wear proper bike gear 100% of the time. Safe riding everyone around the world 🙂
@Gary Russ Are you replying to my comment or the video?
There is a point at which the bikes power gets to be enough to avoid being a liability and low enough for your talent to handle and that point varies with each rider. For me a 125 has far too little power to be flexible and is more likely to have less weight on the road to aid stability. The lower the power, the less flexibility and, up to a point, the fewer options to get yourself out of the inevitable trouble you are going to get into. Experience dictates - whatever you come off of it still hurts.....
I started on a 125 but in Taipei, no course, just lots of bicycle experience on unpowered two wheels -cars still run over bicycles too, far too often.
@@TheBrindleBoxer No way, that's crazy, someone starting out on a big bike is a recipe for disaster if you ask me 😱👌
Large capacity bikes aren't forgiving like a small capacity ones like 125's are, plus their throttles are way more sensitive too, and any new rider needs a bike that's forgiving, as they will make mistakes, it's part of learning, if you make a mistake on a 125 lets just say, chances are you'd likely be fine, but make that same mistake on a 600 and you'd likely wouldn't be so lucky.
We have what's called direct access for those over the age of 24, which depending on your experience is anywhere from 3 to 7 days, but if you're a complete beginner and haven't done your CBT, you have to do a CBT first as part of Direct Access.
I think starting on a 125 and working your way up is the best thing any new rider can do, because you can gain experience, plus learn from your mistakes, then upgrade to a large capacity once you have experience and know how to handle a bike 👍
I'm 6' 2" 195# first bike, Yamaha 650 special
2nd bike Kawasaki Vulcan 900 custom
Next bike Vulcan vaquero 1700
Safe driving saves lives
Watch for the other guy because they aren't watching for you.