Twice someone on Facebook has posed as you saying I won a giveaway bike that I did not enter to win. Then asked for a $250 delivery fee. This is a common shipping scam.
Filtering/splitting is amazing, helped my mental health and mood at the office so much. Cut my commute down from 90 min to 30 minutes each way. Get to sleep in an extra hour and have another free hour in the evening. I can never go back to a car commute. Rain or shine I ride.
Sometimes I stay in traffic for 10-15min instead of splitting lanes, just to remind myself why I opted for a scooter. Then I feel good about myself and gently squeeze through with a huge smile on my face...
@@aussie4237 Probably cause it has a (the most) comfortable seating position and is a friendly (pissweak) platform for normies. I wont lie and say I wouldnt rip a rental around italy or something. I hoon around on my little brothers 115cc crf and its still fun, wouldnt put money on a scooter though.
Filtering/Lane splitting is life here in CA. A lot of considerate people will move over to give you more room, but many people oblivious to everything around them. I'd have to say it's safer splitting lanes than sitting in traffic. So many rear end collisions happen in traffic here in CA
I (a Dutch person) have ridden my bike in LA traffic and found it horrible compared to The Netherlands. Yes, some people will move but most are either oblivious or are pricks and intentionally drive close to the line so you can't pass. They just stay there and look at you via their mirrors.
I filter on the freeway in California, but see a bunch of bikers filtering at 80+ mph when the limit is 65 and traffic is flowing at 45-50 mph. Just plain stupid.
I ride with the thought that everyone can see me. But they are all actively waiting for the opportunity to try and kill me. Because sadly, There are many cars on the road with drivers who seem to actively be trying to purposely harm motocyclists.
"Nothing should really be a suripse to you in traffic" I have been saying this for YEARS and people think I am crazy... If you always pay attention you are almost never caught off guard. This is BIG Facts!
Also, the concept that you can STOP, or you can speed away. Always better to avoid what you can. Someone in front of you acting weird, just slow down or stop, let them act weird UP THERE away from me. Someone being strange behind you, slow down and get behind them, or speed up and let them be strange back there, away from me. Avoidance is often the best way to deal with other people's problems lol.
Another thing you should always be doing as a rider is thinking "WHAT IF" What if someone brake checks me? What if someone is doing a uturn in the middle of this corner up ahead. What if a kid drops a ball and it rolls into the street while I'm doing 130mph on a R1? Thinking "what if" is a great tool, and strategy to keep yourself in check, on track, street, and trails. Stay safe everyone.
Yep, that's how I calculate safe speeds with what if's? Typically its with a deer sprinting from the trees across the road. I was appalled by his dangerous riding at 35:00 thinking, those trees are right there and you won't have time to slow and will hit a deer at 90+ mph... then 25 seconds later you see a deer crossing sign... BRO, its a known deer crossing area, what are you doing!?! I find that horribly dangerous, and I'm not one for driving overly cautions ether. Not even 2 weeks ago I found myself going 70 mph backwards and sideways in my car (spun out but not even a scratch on my car). I normally hit that left turn at much faster speeds but a combination of traffic changing my optimal entry curve and a misshift meant that even at 60-65 mph it was a lot closer to the limit (I made the turn fine) but just after going mostly straight I hit peak torque at 6,500 rpm (65 mph in 3rd gear), and the second intakes open up and I started spinning tires fishtailing (was going basically straight by then but still broke traction accelerating). So I played with the fishtailing for too long and it got me that time (which is why I practice fishtailing and often making it worse on purpose stomping on the throttle just because knowing how to fight the fish worst case scenario with low grip has saved me many times in rainy or icy conditions and able to keep calm and correct it). If I'm going in the 90's or higher on curvy roads with trees nearby, I'd prefer to have airbags for a deer in a car (it would suck to hit a deer at that speed, but at least you both won't go splat like Yam would have). My main rule is don't drive where it would endanger others (I make sure nobody is close if I'm having fun or pushing the limits), but I don't see the harm in going really fast on a bike because you're really going to be the only one injured. With that said, I don't want to harm an animal either hence I keep it relative to treeline and deer sprinting speed. I wouldn't go as fast as he was at that spot, its just not safe to do that there, and really that deer crossing sign 25 seconds later proves that point. You gotta watch out for deer, and always play that what if game, because yeah kids run chasing a ball, or maybe some kid is playing paintball out in the woods and crossing the road, I mean I'm not going to take that risk (If I did for some reason I'd accept the consequences and without hesitation yank the bike off the road if I have to because I'm not injuring anyone. My own fault if I'm going to fast, just always expect a car pileup ahead around that blind curve and drive accordingly).
The worst for me is idiots running a red light thinking its green ,because they look at the light for turning left thinking its the same as the light going forward....Its the worst, because they don't even realise they crossing on red and won't even check for clearance from the sides and just run you over thinking "Oh im going straight I have priority, biker should let me cross..." happens to me atleast once a week on the same damn crossroads...and everytime I honk and start cursing them they look at me like I'm crazy...STAY SAFE GUYS!
Have been riding since 1971 had 1 (one) accident (not my fault) put about 100k on various bikes. The way you ride on the streets is almost like I do it with exception of filtering from left turn lanes. Keep up the good work RIDE FOREVER.
STarted riding a couple weeks back. I still get quite nervous when coming on trafic....but i guess is just a matter of practice. Will be very careful always.
I am not new to riding but this is the best beginner video you could watch. It is a completely different experience and this perspective is great, as well as the calm, positive commentary. Pay attention and stay safe out there my fellow riders
I love how you advocate filtering but making the point of be safe. The biggest reason I watch your channel is you advocate for safety first on everyone of your videos even in your track videos.
Had a bike since 10 yo. Honda 50. Been riding for 40 years between Oregon, Missouri, Texas. You're spot on for the mindsets I ride with. Great info for younger guys. Who knows how many lives this will save. The fact is that it will.
@2:26 I personally prefer to ride more to left side of right lane. Reason being that obstacles can block a drivers view when pulling out. The more to the right side of the right lane you are the longer it takes for them to see you.
It’s what we learn here in Holland, too, as many car drivers have the tendency to overtake if you are not clearly positioned inside the lane, which is arguably means being in the center or to the left of the center, something they also affects how visible you are in the rear-view mirror. Seeing this rider do the opposite was a bit disturbing. I don’t think it’s what he should be teaching people tbh.
@@lucasss02 I'm also from the Netherlands, but you have to keep in mind that driving habits in the US from what I have seen watching this type of content for a couple months now, is basically a free-for-all. People overtake left, right and if they could they would go over you. Whereas over here you have a well structured flow of traffic where each lane serves it's purpose (95% of the time). My point being is that if people can overtake you from the right side aswell, being on the left suddenly doesn't make that much sense anymore since the idea of being on the left/center is based on the assumption that people from the right are not going to overtake you and that you will only have to "defend" the left side. That being said, I still think as an outsider being on the left/center is a better position, for the visibility aspect, but video's don't always translate to reality 100%.
I live in Cali where it’s legal to split, I don’t ride but I’m planning to soon. I always move to the side for bikers just to see the little two finger wave from them it makes me happy lol
Just got my bike and I’ve been a super nice driver to the homies on bikes and now people are doing that for me it’s so freaking amazing. I was fairly nervous on my first drive home and one truck flashed me and slowed down plenty for me to get in safely. I felt like the little fish being protected by the big one at that moment 😂
at the 2:45 mark, you should be on the left side of the lane - further away from the curb. In the right lane of a two-lane road, you should be slightly to the left of the centre of the lane in the left tire track. This position provides good visibility and blocks other vehicles from pulling up beside you in the lane.
100% agree. Ridin on the right side of one’s lane on a two-lane is like inviting car drivers, who think they could juuuuust make it without crossing lanes to overtake. Then they forget about still having towing side mirrors on and it could end badly. Car driver’s blind angle also tends to be a wee bigger on the right. I am quite convinced, that correct lane positioning makes up like 30% of safe riding: avoid debris on the shoulders, avoid oil grime in the middle. Position Yourself to be seen, position Yourself to see, position Yourself to be on the outside of the incoming curve. Also: the right side of the lane is usually where the gutters are. If it has been raining gravel, sand, debris will be to the right.
Great commentary and thanks for the honesty about bending the road rules. It took me a few rides to have the confidence to begin filtering in London. We also have to watch out for the scooter delivery riders over here, especially when filtering as they cut between lanes.
Great tips Yammie. Filtering and lane splitting puts me in safer positions than being stuck between cars especially here in Bangkok. Motorcyclists are always considered second-rate citizens (from car drivers’ perspectives). Ride as if I’m invisible, tapping my brakes, and trying to stay out of cars’ blind spots are also super helpful.
Good advice. One thing I would do different is the green light at 24:48. Here you have a clear view to the right, but the view to the left is obstructed by a line of cars in the left-turn lane. Perhaps you could see more during the ride than what we can see in the video, but otherwise, I would move to the right lane here to have more distance if a red-light runner comes from the left.
Back in the day the two beer lunch at Steak and Shake Titty bar (Forgot the name, I was a contractor for SWRI) and cleaning your gun at your desk was SOP! Worth the Ride! That was San Antonio though.. 2008ish?
While I know Yammie said it's mostly preference where your lane position is, I do think that in general, it's better to be on the left side because drivers (in the US) are on the left side of their car so you're more centered in people's vision who are behind you, and you're less likely to end up in somebody's blind spot with people to your right. If people are in a lane left of you and not in the one to your right, that's when I'd say it's safer to be in the right position. When nobody is around, then I'd say it's pure preference, but in traffic, there's definitely more times I'd argue left side is safer than right side.
@@craigbannister7826 I agree the middle actually provides the most visibility but it also provides the least traction and is more likely to have debris and other junk so isn't recommended typically. But if that's where you're most comfortable, you do you
@@ImSumGuy I like the last part, and to take into account as well, the room for you to act or quickly get out of some situation is better when you are close to the side of the road, just in case something happens, and you need to be in the position where you are able to evade. But if you choose to be in the middle, you need to be constantly ready for emergency brakes if you are suddenly squeezed by the other vehicles, the chances for you to get hit or stuck in some situation is also higher but as you say whatever comfortable, you do you with tolerance & responsibly. * Your side of the road is subject to your region.
I tend to usually ride in the left side of the lane because this usually gives me the best line of site for the traffic ahead. I always assume no one can see me regaurdles of my chosen lane position...
Thanks very much for this video… it is exactly as you promised…common sense, practical thinking, good motorcycle control… and in no way encouraging anyone to speed or break rules, but highlighting that real life can always be a bit out of sync with expectations (I.e.road rules). And what did you have for lunch ??? You took us all the way there and left us hangin’!
watching Yammie since I started riding around 2017, damn as young rider and watching you grown into a role model for bikers around the world is just amazing
This was extremely informational for me as a new rider. I completely agree that "it isn't about fun, but just getting where you need to be" is the sensible thing to do in urban traffic. I see a lot of drivers and riders filtering and weaving through city traffic like it's their job, but in reality the most that people tend to get out of it is that they are maybe two or three vehicles ahead at the next traffic light. No point for me in that. If that's your jam, rock on. I want to be as relaxed as I can. I might still be too much in a "car headspace" in some ways, but working on it. Driving like I am the stealthiest, sneakiest mofo in the world is definitely sound advice. Has saved me from one close scrape already - pedestrian crossing the street. They were actually looking straight in my direction but still walked. Was able to slow down and swerve no problem, with enough room to spare. Stealth mode at work...and that pedestrian probably needed a change of underwear.
Man, I grew up around there. I live in a different state now. Your videos make me so home sick, missing all those highways craved through the rock mopact those bridges are iconic! I love getting to see them again! Keep up the good work!
hey yammie, thanks for the great videos. Totally new noob to motorcycling and just passed my basic skills test today in NZ. Your videos really helping me to take things further. Can't wait to keep learning and practicing.
One of the big parts about filtering is, safety concerns aside, you aren't just "cutting in line and jumping the queue". You're actually freeing up space for everyone behind you, as you aren't taking up an entire spot on the road. You have the size to utilize the parts of road that nobody else can, meaning there is more room for everyone else. Imagine if all bikers took up a full spot in traffic each, how many extra cars worth of space would be wasted on people who could easily filter through and let those behind get more space to work with. It's literally a win-win for everyone. Just keep the safety aspect in mind. Morally speaking, filtering is the golden standard.
35:00 is pretty risky Yam, there are deer in Texas and those trees if one jumps out you've got a new antler piercing at 90+ mph with trees like 5ft from the road you'd never see it running across until its too late. Watch out for deer and tell your folks I says hi. Its a southern saying for a reason.
I love this. I see myself doing this. Planning ahead what to do to make your journey safe is one thing that I love of motocycling. It stimulates my brain to calculate my trajectory to be able to navigate heavy traffic situations.
Riding a motorcycle seems like an excellent way to maintain zen: you have to be completely aware of the present moment and what's going on around you at all times.
New rider here! Been driving a car for a while, and I finally decided to go for a bike, and I must say, it's an amazing experience. Much easier to park during peak times, much easier to drive through traffic clogs (filtering is amazing, and luckily, unlike Texas, not illegal here)... I still have and use my car while it's bad weather, or when I need to carry stuff with me, but my default choice has certainly become my bike. Thanks for the vid and all the advices!
Soon to be rider here! Glad you're enjoying it, I can't wait to take my MSF course in a month and get on the road! Already got a 2012 Ninja 250R waiting for me :D
@@JkennGG heh, I got myself a Yamaha MT03 as my starter bike - and it's serving me great so far! Once I get some more experience I might go for 07 or something else up to 750ccm range (mainly due to the costs of registration and such in my country, going above 750 would be too expensive). Hope your Ninja serves you well too! :D
Thanks Jimmy. Definitely appreciate it. Believe it or not i found you from another clip. The guy click bated me pretty much but you sir delivered. U should keep doing reviews. Short, informative, truthful, and straight to the point. Plus u gotta lil style to ya. Ya older hiker we all need as beginners
I'd be careful when and where you flash your lights; I was always taught that's a signal to go ahead, it's clear. I see it a lot on interstates, especially when trucks are passing, but I also see it at intersections in place of a wave of the hand to tell others to go ahead. I'm about to get a bike again after not riding for over ten years and figured I'd brush up on some knowledge. Great video! I'm glad to see I have been doing things pretty similarly.
Only thing that I see as a problem with lane filtering is other drivers, especially those that hate bikers and get irrationally angry when you try to pass or cut in. That's why I really try to avoid filtering.
It's a question of cultures. The périphérique of Paris without filtering is simply impossible. Not to speak of the possibility to end like the ham in a sandwich between cages... 😀
Traffic in Austin looks horrible. I'm not a fan of filtering. I'll either take a different route or if I know traffic will be bad, I'll take an air-conditioned car. I'm old and don't really like dealing with heavy traffic on a bike especially when it's hot
This video made me subscribe!! I've never ridden a bike ever before but I'm buying my first bike tomorrow, it's a ninja 650 and I want more of this content. Knowing your thought process will help me be safer on the road and learn more about it! Thank you so much Yammi!
Yammie I've learned decades ago that the front of one line is just the back of the next one. No need to keep trying to get to be first. No such thing. Survivor of 24 motorcycles in the last 65 years. Still love it at 78. Bikes don't suffer fools for long. Nobody ever dies by waiting just a minute longer.
13:50: even though he was filtering in this instance, this moment shows why it’s such a mistake to ride to the right of the center inside a line instead of to the left of the center. Drivers of cars tend to overtake you if they don’t clearly see you are in their lane. Always ride to the left of the center, unless there’s a good reason not to (preparing to corner, gravel on that part of the lane, you live in England, Japan, etc). In most European countries they teach you this while learning how to ride. It also creates a type of standardization that makes sure more drivers of cars know where to look when trying to notice motorcyclists. Also, don’t filter this fast.. 10km/h is more than fast enough and will make sure you can react if cars do a last minute lane change. Also filter only between cars.. the shoulder is used by emergency services (in many countries) that often times drive very fast, so there’s a good chance you won’t see them on time. You can see an example later on in the video. This guy is a very experienced rider, much more than me, but the aforementioned stuff he does should most def not be treated as a best practice.
One heck of a long drive to eat lunch. I've done the same thing here in Arizona. Phoenix to Flagstaff. Phoenix to Payson. Your drive reminded me of the ride from San Antonio North to the County Line BBQ restaurant in 1995. Nothing like the Texas Hill Country.
I don’t like assuming the guy in the inside traffic lane will stay there, as I’m pulling out, as you did right at the beginning. Unless there is a good deal of slow-moving traffic, I much prefer to wait until I’m as sure as I can be, recognizing there’s no 100% surety, in this life, that guy is going to stay in the far lane, before I pull out into the near lane. And filtering…some of those clearances looked TIGHT! You scared me half to death a number of times.
The filtering/splitting was excellent from a noobs(me) point of view. You are an experienced rider, so its great to see that the caution I'm using (filter a bit, sit for a bit depending on the situation) is the way to go. It seems like common sense, but sometimes as a beginner I can feel a pressure to ride a little outside the optimum safety zone simply to demonstrate some ability. Thanks man.
🙂 just a few days ago I went thrue my videos from the last few monthes and thoght it would be a great idea to upload a video that explain what's going (or at least should be going...) in a biker mind while riding. what I'm doing, why I'm doing and of course also to show my mistakes and what I should have done better/safer... greate content! love it! ❤️🔥 *I admit that I'm not 100% agree with some of the thing you did here but as long as your content makes riders think on how to plan and how to do things they planed and not "just ride" you're helping us to be better!
To me as a Dutch/European citizen it's actually mind blowing filtering is not allowed in many states. Is there no way of making it legal in more states? By doing it the way you executed in this video, is a great way of doing so. It's what we get taught here in The Netherlands actually if you do filter. Some agree with putting hazards on while doing so, especially in longer traffic jams. Some other say just go steady through the row of cars (in the middle not the shoulder) and stay vigilant for traffic in order to filter towards a traffic light. Your riding shown here is pretty much how I would ride through traffic as well.
Canadian here, and sorry for being late. Yeah it's possible for legislation to be made/overturned, but it's a BATTLE. The bill has to go through multiple levels in the state government, and can be shot down by the governor once it reaches their desk (Squid Tips made a video on that if you want). Add that to the fact that pretty much everyone says lane filtering is dangerous despite not being able to point beyond "but someone *might* open their door and hit you!!!!" and multiple studies proving it actually IS safe, it makes it really bloody hard. Only 4 states in the US have made it legal to filter/split, those being California, Montana, Utah, and most recently Arizona (according to a quick google search). There are also states where it's not clarified whether it's illegal or not, but I really don't want to type them all. In Canada it's expressly illegal to either split or filter in ALL provinces or territories, and there's a hefty fine if you get caught, so at least they can filter :(
Def respect the "do as I say not as I do" being a father myself, you have my respect! Thx for sharing, I definitely learned from and enjoyed this and many of your content! Keep the rubber side to the road bro! ✌🏾
Lane filtering/Splitting have been a norm in some countries, especially Singapore. Can't live without doing them because you'll just taking up a car space and won't let traffic flow as fast. Really helped during peak hours. So glad I bought a motorcycle and not waste thousands more on a car.
Excellent honest video. I agree with your stay ahead of traffic idea. That way drivers are seeing you instead of pulling over on you. Lane splitting in the state of Virginia is illegal and police here are very aggressive about all infractions so even riding down a shoulder in stopped traffic gets you a reckless driving ticket. The legal situation here is actually affecting what kind of bike I might buy. No reason to buy a street burner if I can't enjoy it. Better with a cruiser or sport tourer with a huge rear taillight so I don't get run the hell over by someone making love to their phone driving a car. Road paranoia and awareness definitely keeps you alive. Great video, Yam.
Nice seeing Austin Lived there from 78 to 81. Had a kz 400 The Stallion was right across the street fom work. Enchladas-3 bucks for a huge plate. Or broke it was nachos for 2 bucks. Armadillo world hq. Oat willies. Onward through the fog out to the lake. TX for the ride.
Thanks Yam, great video. One thing i have noticed more recently with my riding is people sitting on the lines more. Here in Aus you are allowed to lane filter, city drivers sit on the inner line almost to stop motorbikes from doing it. idk watching Yam here, seems to be some people over there who are entirely against it so do the same thing as here by sitting on the line preventing safe splitting.
Love the commentary, I have never rode before always been obsessed with bikes but extremely scared you absolutely gave me confidence and I plan on buying my first bike next week I’m getting a drz 400 . Thank you yamms 🎉 you are amazing
good stuff bro! I too have ridden internationally. stationed in Germany for 6 years and Italy for 2 ½ years. been riding for about 44 years. I sort of ride the same way in traffic. keep up the good work. might get a chance to ride with you. I'm in the San Antonio area.
Filtering tips are on point. It's easier to filter in California because people won't block you intentionally, it's rare. Filtering can also save you from getting rear ended.
Just started riding on the 1st of January on a gixxer 600 here in Cali! Great video for me totally benefitted from this! Been watching yammie for 3 years and finally my dream came true of hopping on two wheels. Keep up the great work Yamz 😎
Hey That was very well done ! straight to the point ! and told it how it is ! staying safe ! As i have a 2023 MT09 and i find it too quiet ! As people don't look ! and as i live in a remote area ! that's not so bad ! but in a city they need to hear you ! so finally got a new exhaust getting fitted ! just for safety sake ! as the bikes go so hard without modifications ! well put together !
Been riding on the street since 1981 . I now have a little over 350.000 street miles under my belt . I have no patience for driving cars , so I ride regardless of the weather. What's kept me alive all these years in California is I keep the mindset that everyone is trying to hit me and with that no one ever gets the chance . Also I ride like a bat out of hell but only when it's safe . I never do unnecessary shit our ride above my skill level .
It's been about 18 years since I've been in the Austin area....... Wow! What a change! Heard rumor from Austin to Bastrop has filled in and the same to San Marcos. Looks like a 2 wheel roadtrip is in order this year!
Dude! You're in Austin? Cool. I used to do a lot of work there in the early 2000's and recently went back for a week long work trip. HOLY TRAFFIC BATMAN!!!!! It's changed a lot with respect to traffic since I was last there. Thanks for the tips, I'll use them around my next of the woods here in Nova Scotia :)
100% agree on “ride as if you’re invisible” also great that you pointed out riding in cars tire tracks and why. The filtering around minute 13 seemed much faster than I would do it but that might be due to the wide-angle camera. My approach to filtering is “if some parent in an SUV has a toddler that needs to take a crap and they run between cars carrying a portable toilet seat to the edge of the highway, because traffic is stopped so they have no expectation of a filtering motorcycle … I NEED to be able to stop. I probably filter around 2-4 mph especially when like in your video the cages are all the XXL cages (I think cagers call them SUVs - ok we have an expedition too… who am I kidding) that I can’t see over.
Something I’ve learned from MSF, always stay in 1st gear while stopped in traffic, it gives you an instant escape route as soon as you engage the clutch. Always stay vigilant
Excellent breakdown on road strategies. I would like to add to your observations that if in neutral, at a signal, you don’t leave yourself an escape possibility. You know how it is, you need to watch the traffic in your rear view just in case some reckless person comes up on your 6 not paying attention to you. But, all in all, great video on what you should be thinking about while maneuvering in a city.
Great video! 🔥👏 im road raging for you especially at that truck @14:08 i woulda got infront of him to be petty 😭😭😭 this is why im watching so many videos and im taking the msc course july 21-23 and getting all my gear before i take it on a public road
Really like your commentary as you drive.. so much easier to understand and internalize your thinking regarding lane selection and location etc. Not ready for filtering just yet.. around here you might get hassled if you filter the wrong guy.
I agree even on a bicycle lane splitting is safe . Am not going to put myself in an uncomfortable and dangerous situation where it can be avoided. Both motorcycle and bicycle gotta ride as if you’re invisible . Always anticipate any situation can happen. Yammie Noob makes great videos . I do also have my M1 endorsement . Bicycling does help a lot with motorcycling / motorbiking .
Great vid and great advice, the 1 thing I'd like to press on is the flashing when going past a T intersection to warn the driver that your coming, well in Australia if you flash a person waiting at a intersection or T intersection that has no lights it's to tell them your giving them way. 😅 so yeah be careful with that.
in our country The Philippines, lane filtering/splitting is considered a must skill to have in order to maximize the use of a motorcycle, everybody is doing it, just be safe, cover the clutch and brakes, always.
Thanks for the upload Yammie. Love the content. As a new rider/squid (just took delivery of my Ducati 1260S) this kind of hands on advice is very helpful.
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Twice someone on Facebook has posed as you saying I won a giveaway bike that I did not enter to win. Then asked for a $250 delivery fee. This is a common shipping scam.
Filtering/splitting is amazing, helped my mental health and mood at the office so much. Cut my commute down from 90 min to 30 minutes each way. Get to sleep in an extra hour and have another free hour in the evening. I can never go back to a car commute. Rain or shine I ride.
Love to hear it. Same situation here!
Sometimes I stay in traffic for 10-15min instead of splitting lanes, just to remind myself why I opted for a scooter. Then I feel good about myself and gently squeeze through with a huge smile on my face...
@@GTrax1992thats something ive been wondering about for a little while now, why get a scooter?
@@aussie4237 Probably cause it has a (the most) comfortable seating position and is a friendly (pissweak) platform for normies. I wont lie and say I wouldnt rip a rental around italy or something. I hoon around on my little brothers 115cc crf and its still fun, wouldnt put money on a scooter though.
Don’t other drivers get pissed and honk/yell etc…?
Filtering/Lane splitting is life here in CA. A lot of considerate people will move over to give you more room, but many people oblivious to everything around them. I'd have to say it's safer splitting lanes than sitting in traffic. So many rear end collisions happen in traffic here in CA
When I drive the cage through traffic I always watch out and give others room… usually navigating LA traffic, but also SF Bay Area on occasion.
I (a Dutch person) have ridden my bike in LA traffic and found it horrible compared to The Netherlands. Yes, some people will move but most are either oblivious or are pricks and intentionally drive close to the line so you can't pass. They just stay there and look at you via their mirrors.
@@bdg88 I can totally see that in LA. most of my experience is in the San Diego area and east bay of northern ca
Thought you meant a life sentence for a second😂
I filter on the freeway in California, but see a bunch of bikers filtering at 80+ mph when the limit is 65 and traffic is flowing at 45-50 mph. Just plain stupid.
“Ride as if no one can you see you… at all times.”
Best advise.
Better advice: Ride like everyone‘s trying to kill you. Because they are.
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I ride with the thought that everyone can see me. But they are all actively waiting for the opportunity to try and kill me.
Because sadly, There are many cars on the road with drivers who seem to actively be trying to purposely harm motocyclists.
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"Nothing should really be a suripse to you in traffic" I have been saying this for YEARS and people think I am crazy... If you always pay attention you are almost never caught off guard. This is BIG Facts!
Also, the concept that you can STOP, or you can speed away. Always better to avoid what you can. Someone in front of you acting weird, just slow down or stop, let them act weird UP THERE away from me. Someone being strange behind you, slow down and get behind them, or speed up and let them be strange back there, away from me. Avoidance is often the best way to deal with other people's problems lol.
Hey word! These step-by-step walkthrough as-you-ride videos are gold! So informative and helpful!
... and I'd like to see vids like this become a regular feature on the channel. 🏍
Agreed this is great. Very informative. You do a great job expressing your thought process.
We should all try narrating our own rides at least once, even if not recording it.
Another thing you should always be doing as a rider is thinking "WHAT IF"
What if someone brake checks me? What if someone is doing a uturn in the middle of this corner up ahead. What if a kid drops a ball and it rolls into the street while I'm doing 130mph on a R1?
Thinking "what if" is a great tool, and strategy to keep yourself in check, on track, street, and trails. Stay safe everyone.
Yep, that's how I calculate safe speeds with what if's? Typically its with a deer sprinting from the trees across the road. I was appalled by his dangerous riding at 35:00 thinking, those trees are right there and you won't have time to slow and will hit a deer at 90+ mph... then 25 seconds later you see a deer crossing sign... BRO, its a known deer crossing area, what are you doing!?!
I find that horribly dangerous, and I'm not one for driving overly cautions ether. Not even 2 weeks ago I found myself going 70 mph backwards and sideways in my car (spun out but not even a scratch on my car). I normally hit that left turn at much faster speeds but a combination of traffic changing my optimal entry curve and a misshift meant that even at 60-65 mph it was a lot closer to the limit (I made the turn fine) but just after going mostly straight I hit peak torque at 6,500 rpm (65 mph in 3rd gear), and the second intakes open up and I started spinning tires fishtailing (was going basically straight by then but still broke traction accelerating). So I played with the fishtailing for too long and it got me that time (which is why I practice fishtailing and often making it worse on purpose stomping on the throttle just because knowing how to fight the fish worst case scenario with low grip has saved me many times in rainy or icy conditions and able to keep calm and correct it).
If I'm going in the 90's or higher on curvy roads with trees nearby, I'd prefer to have airbags for a deer in a car (it would suck to hit a deer at that speed, but at least you both won't go splat like Yam would have). My main rule is don't drive where it would endanger others (I make sure nobody is close if I'm having fun or pushing the limits), but I don't see the harm in going really fast on a bike because you're really going to be the only one injured. With that said, I don't want to harm an animal either hence I keep it relative to treeline and deer sprinting speed. I wouldn't go as fast as he was at that spot, its just not safe to do that there, and really that deer crossing sign 25 seconds later proves that point. You gotta watch out for deer, and always play that what if game, because yeah kids run chasing a ball, or maybe some kid is playing paintball out in the woods and crossing the road, I mean I'm not going to take that risk (If I did for some reason I'd accept the consequences and without hesitation yank the bike off the road if I have to because I'm not injuring anyone. My own fault if I'm going to fast, just always expect a car pileup ahead around that blind curve and drive accordingly).
The worst for me is idiots running a red light thinking its green ,because they look at the light for turning left thinking its the same as the light going forward....Its the worst, because they don't even realise they crossing on red and won't even check for clearance from the sides and just run you over thinking "Oh im going straight I have priority, biker should let me cross..." happens to me atleast once a week on the same damn crossroads...and everytime I honk and start cursing them they look at me like I'm crazy...STAY SAFE GUYS!
Have been riding since 1971 had 1 (one) accident (not my fault) put about 100k on various bikes. The way you ride on the streets is almost like I do it with exception of filtering from left turn lanes. Keep up the good work RIDE FOREVER.
Ok let's talk
STarted riding a couple weeks back. I still get quite nervous when coming on trafic....but i guess is just a matter of practice. Will be very careful always.
I am not new to riding but this is the best beginner video you could watch. It is a completely different experience and this perspective is great, as well as the calm, positive commentary. Pay attention and stay safe out there my fellow riders
I’m waiting to take the course and buy a bike here soon and out of everything I’ve watched this is by far the best information wise.
I love how you advocate filtering but making the point of be safe. The biggest reason I watch your channel is you advocate for safety first on everyone of your videos even in your track videos.
Had a bike since 10 yo. Honda 50. Been riding for 40 years between Oregon, Missouri, Texas. You're spot on for the mindsets I ride with. Great info for younger guys. Who knows how many lives this will save. The fact is that it will.
@2:26 I personally prefer to ride more to left side of right lane. Reason being that obstacles can block a drivers view when pulling out. The more to the right side of the right lane you are the longer it takes for them to see you.
It’s what we learn here in Holland, too, as many car drivers have the tendency to overtake if you are not clearly positioned inside the lane, which is arguably means being in the center or to the left of the center, something they also affects how visible you are in the rear-view mirror. Seeing this rider do the opposite was a bit disturbing. I don’t think it’s what he should be teaching people tbh.
@@lucasss02 I'm also from the Netherlands, but you have to keep in mind that driving habits in the US from what I have seen watching this type of content for a couple months now, is basically a free-for-all. People overtake left, right and if they could they would go over you. Whereas over here you have a well structured flow of traffic where each lane serves it's purpose (95% of the time). My point being is that if people can overtake you from the right side aswell, being on the left suddenly doesn't make that much sense anymore since the idea of being on the left/center is based on the assumption that people from the right are not going to overtake you and that you will only have to "defend" the left side.
That being said, I still think as an outsider being on the left/center is a better position, for the visibility aspect, but video's don't always translate to reality 100%.
I live in Cali where it’s legal to split, I don’t ride but I’m planning to soon. I always move to the side for bikers just to see the little two finger wave from them it makes me happy lol
Just got my bike and I’ve been a super nice driver to the homies on bikes and now people are doing that for me it’s so freaking amazing. I was fairly nervous on my first drive home and one truck flashed me and slowed down plenty for me to get in safely. I felt like the little fish being protected by the big one at that moment 😂
at the 2:45 mark, you should be on the left side of the lane - further away from the curb. In the right lane of a two-lane road, you should be slightly to the left of the centre of the lane in the left tire track. This position provides good visibility and blocks other vehicles from pulling up beside you in the lane.
100% agree. Ridin on the right side of one’s lane on a two-lane is like inviting car drivers, who think they could juuuuust make it without crossing lanes to overtake. Then they forget about still having towing side mirrors on and it could end badly.
Car driver’s blind angle also tends to be a wee bigger on the right.
I am quite convinced, that correct lane positioning makes up like 30% of safe riding: avoid debris on the shoulders, avoid oil grime in the middle. Position Yourself to be seen, position Yourself to see, position Yourself to be on the outside of the incoming curve.
Also: the right side of the lane is usually where the gutters are. If it has been raining gravel, sand, debris will be to the right.
Great commentary and thanks for the honesty about bending the road rules. It took me a few rides to have the confidence to begin filtering in London. We also have to watch out for the scooter delivery riders over here, especially when filtering as they cut between lanes.
"Ride as if you're invisible." Love that! So important to not underestimate the situation as a biker.
Great tips Yammie. Filtering and lane splitting puts me in safer positions than being stuck between cars especially here in Bangkok. Motorcyclists are always considered second-rate citizens (from car drivers’ perspectives). Ride as if I’m invisible, tapping my brakes, and trying to stay out of cars’ blind spots are also super helpful.
Good advice. One thing I would do different is the green light at 24:48. Here you have a clear view to the right, but the view to the left is obstructed by a line of cars in the left-turn lane. Perhaps you could see more during the ride than what we can see in the video, but otherwise, I would move to the right lane here to have more distance if a red-light runner comes from the left.
A+ defensive riding
40 minute drive to grab some lunch im sobbing
you're also sobbing when the hustle and bustle of the epic city life clashes with the hordes of third worlders who just don't get it
Back in the day the two beer lunch at Steak and Shake Titty bar (Forgot the name, I was a contractor for SWRI) and cleaning your gun at your desk was SOP! Worth the Ride! That was San Antonio though.. 2008ish?
While I know Yammie said it's mostly preference where your lane position is, I do think that in general, it's better to be on the left side because drivers (in the US) are on the left side of their car so you're more centered in people's vision who are behind you, and you're less likely to end up in somebody's blind spot with people to your right. If people are in a lane left of you and not in the one to your right, that's when I'd say it's safer to be in the right position. When nobody is around, then I'd say it's pure preference, but in traffic, there's definitely more times I'd argue left side is safer than right side.
Actually when I look in the view mirror. The middle behind me is where I see 1st. I usually just ride my bike in the middle.
@@craigbannister7826 I agree the middle actually provides the most visibility but it also provides the least traction and is more likely to have debris and other junk so isn't recommended typically. But if that's where you're most comfortable, you do you
@@ImSumGuy I like the last part, and to take into account as well, the room for you to act or quickly get out of some situation is better when you are close to the side of the road, just in case something happens, and you need to be in the position where you are able to evade. But if you choose to be in the middle, you need to be constantly ready for emergency brakes if you are suddenly squeezed by the other vehicles, the chances for you to get hit or stuck in some situation is also higher but as you say whatever comfortable, you do you with tolerance & responsibly.
* Your side of the road is subject to your region.
I tend to usually ride in the left side of the lane because this usually gives me the best line of site for the traffic ahead. I always assume no one can see me regaurdles of my chosen lane position...
I feel safer just being on the opposite side of approaching traffic.
Thanks very much for this video… it is exactly as you promised…common sense, practical thinking, good motorcycle control… and in no way encouraging anyone to speed or break rules, but highlighting that real life can always be a bit out of sync with expectations (I.e.road rules). And what did you have for lunch ??? You took us all the way there and left us hangin’!
10:28 ALWAYS ride as if no one can see you. Ride safe and stay alive
Ride as if they are purposely trying to harm you.
Nice video. Lots of good info. I ride an HD bagger so I don't filter much, but you were expressing my thoughts in town traffic earlier today. Thanks.
Thanks chap, great reading of the road and psychology of queuing traffic!
If any of your Texas local state representatives would listen to yammi maybe try to get them to introduce a bill🤷 it's worth a shot!
very informative. good idea to get real world circumstances as examples. thank you for sharing
Hello from Canada, very informative video for me as beginner, maybe not “filtering”, but other stuff for sure:))) Thanks
I found this very informative and helpful as a California driver who also lived in Austin many years ago. Thanks for the nice ride
watching Yammie since I started riding around 2017, damn as young rider and watching you grown into a role model for bikers around the world is just amazing
Back when he was a lil reckless
This was extremely informational for me as a new rider. I completely agree that "it isn't about fun, but just getting where you need to be" is the sensible thing to do in urban traffic. I see a lot of drivers and riders filtering and weaving through city traffic like it's their job, but in reality the most that people tend to get out of it is that they are maybe two or three vehicles ahead at the next traffic light. No point for me in that. If that's your jam, rock on. I want to be as relaxed as I can. I might still be too much in a "car headspace" in some ways, but working on it. Driving like I am the stealthiest, sneakiest mofo in the world is definitely sound advice. Has saved me from one close scrape already - pedestrian crossing the street. They were actually looking straight in my direction but still walked. Was able to slow down and swerve no problem, with enough room to spare. Stealth mode at work...and that pedestrian probably needed a change of underwear.
Man, I grew up around there. I live in a different state now. Your videos make me so home sick, missing all those highways craved through the rock mopact those bridges are iconic! I love getting to see them again! Keep up the good work!
hey yammie, thanks for the great videos. Totally new noob to motorcycling and just passed my basic skills test today in NZ. Your videos really helping me to take things further. Can't wait to keep learning and practicing.
One of the big parts about filtering is, safety concerns aside, you aren't just "cutting in line and jumping the queue". You're actually freeing up space for everyone behind you, as you aren't taking up an entire spot on the road. You have the size to utilize the parts of road that nobody else can, meaning there is more room for everyone else. Imagine if all bikers took up a full spot in traffic each, how many extra cars worth of space would be wasted on people who could easily filter through and let those behind get more space to work with.
It's literally a win-win for everyone. Just keep the safety aspect in mind. Morally speaking, filtering is the golden standard.
Yeah but in my Area people start crying and dying when bikers filter.
Can’t fix my city’s collective Low IQ
Now we just gotta remind car drivers that we're literally helping them too get home faster
This was extremely helpful and insightful. Thank you for doing this yammo. What a great idea for a video, giving us your entire perspective.
35:00 is pretty risky Yam, there are deer in Texas and those trees if one jumps out you've got a new antler piercing at 90+ mph with trees like 5ft from the road you'd never see it running across until its too late.
Watch out for deer and tell your folks I says hi. Its a southern saying for a reason.
Lol and 25 seconds later in the video there is a caution deer sign, so yes, they are known to be in that area.
Definitely more of a problem at dusk/dawn. Middle of the day, especially in Texas, deer are not an issue
Thank you for showing you how an actual person would ride in real highway/traffic situations. great vid!
I love this. I see myself doing this. Planning ahead what to do to make your journey safe is one thing that I love of motocycling.
It stimulates my brain to calculate my trajectory to be able to navigate heavy traffic situations.
Riding a motorcycle seems like an excellent way to maintain zen: you have to be completely aware of the present moment and what's going on around you at all times.
Never thought of it that way ,but it is
New rider here! Been driving a car for a while, and I finally decided to go for a bike, and I must say, it's an amazing experience. Much easier to park during peak times, much easier to drive through traffic clogs (filtering is amazing, and luckily, unlike Texas, not illegal here)... I still have and use my car while it's bad weather, or when I need to carry stuff with me, but my default choice has certainly become my bike.
Thanks for the vid and all the advices!
Soon to be rider here! Glad you're enjoying it, I can't wait to take my MSF course in a month and get on the road! Already got a 2012 Ninja 250R waiting for me :D
@@JkennGG heh, I got myself a Yamaha MT03 as my starter bike - and it's serving me great so far! Once I get some more experience I might go for 07 or something else up to 750ccm range (mainly due to the costs of registration and such in my country, going above 750 would be too expensive).
Hope your Ninja serves you well too! :D
Thanks Jimmy. Definitely appreciate it. Believe it or not i found you from another clip. The guy click bated me pretty much but you sir delivered. U should keep doing reviews. Short, informative, truthful, and straight to the point. Plus u gotta lil style to ya. Ya older hiker we all need as beginners
27:17 moment of TRUTH! I knew it was coming, so glad to hear you say it! 💯💣💥
I'd be careful when and where you flash your lights; I was always taught that's a signal to go ahead, it's clear. I see it a lot on interstates, especially when trucks are passing, but I also see it at intersections in place of a wave of the hand to tell others to go ahead.
I'm about to get a bike again after not riding for over ten years and figured I'd brush up on some knowledge. Great video! I'm glad to see I have been doing things pretty similarly.
he was flashing it very rapidly so I think that gets the message across
Really glad you are transparent and have integrity, honesty goes a long way. You got a sub
Only thing that I see as a problem with lane filtering is other drivers, especially those that hate bikers and get irrationally angry when you try to pass or cut in. That's why I really try to avoid filtering.
It's a question of cultures. The périphérique of Paris without filtering is simply impossible. Not to speak of the possibility to end like the ham in a sandwich between cages... 😀
He's really good at reading traffic patterns, this is great info to have, this comes from real world experience's with the education of a classroom.
Traffic in Austin looks horrible. I'm not a fan of filtering. I'll either take a different route or if I know traffic will be bad, I'll take an air-conditioned car. I'm old and don't really like dealing with heavy traffic on a bike especially when it's hot
This video made me subscribe!! I've never ridden a bike ever before but I'm buying my first bike tomorrow, it's a ninja 650 and I want more of this content. Knowing your thought process will help me be safer on the road and learn more about it! Thank you so much Yammi!
Thank you for the video. It looks so strange to see a place so flat, without mountains in the distance.
Yammie I've learned decades ago that the front of one line is just the back of the next one. No need to keep trying to get to be first. No such thing. Survivor of 24 motorcycles in the last 65 years. Still love it at 78. Bikes don't suffer fools for long. Nobody ever dies by waiting just a minute longer.
13:50: even though he was filtering in this instance, this moment shows why it’s such a mistake to ride to the right of the center inside a line instead of to the left of the center. Drivers of cars tend to overtake you if they don’t clearly see you are in their lane. Always ride to the left of the center, unless there’s a good reason not to (preparing to corner, gravel on that part of the lane, you live in England, Japan, etc). In most European countries they teach you this while learning how to ride. It also creates a type of standardization that makes sure more drivers of cars know where to look when trying to notice motorcyclists.
Also, don’t filter this fast.. 10km/h is more than fast enough and will make sure you can react if cars do a last minute lane change. Also filter only between cars.. the shoulder is used by emergency services (in many countries) that often times drive very fast, so there’s a good chance you won’t see them on time. You can see an example later on in the video.
This guy is a very experienced rider, much more than me, but the aforementioned stuff he does should most def not be treated as a best practice.
I've been riding for several decades and I agree with everything you said.
Cycle and Ped etiquette is on point. Good job, sir.
Love the honesty, Yammie. Super informative video 👍
wow within the first 5 mins so much great tips love you walking us through everything
It’s so cool seeing how much he has changed since the early parts of his channel to now
One heck of a long drive to eat lunch. I've done the same thing here in Arizona. Phoenix to Flagstaff. Phoenix to Payson. Your drive reminded me of the ride from San Antonio North to the County Line BBQ restaurant in 1995. Nothing like the Texas Hill Country.
I don’t like assuming the guy in the inside traffic lane will stay there, as I’m pulling out, as you did right at the beginning. Unless there is a good deal of slow-moving traffic, I much prefer to wait until I’m as sure as I can be, recognizing there’s no 100% surety, in this life, that guy is going to stay in the far lane, before I pull out into the near lane. And filtering…some of those clearances looked TIGHT! You scared me half to death a number of times.
Yammie is a hoodlum…who would have thought?🤔
My man.👊🏾
The filtering/splitting was excellent from a noobs(me) point of view. You are an experienced rider, so its great to see that the caution I'm using (filter a bit, sit for a bit depending on the situation) is the way to go. It seems like common sense, but sometimes as a beginner I can feel a pressure to ride a little outside the optimum safety zone simply to demonstrate some ability. Thanks man.
🙂 just a few days ago I went thrue my videos from the last few monthes and thoght it would be a great idea to upload a video that explain what's going (or at least should be going...) in a biker mind while riding. what I'm doing, why I'm doing and of course also to show my mistakes and what I should have done better/safer...
greate content! love it! ❤️🔥
*I admit that I'm not 100% agree with some of the thing you did here but as long as your content makes riders think on how to plan and how to do things they planed and not "just ride" you're helping us to be better!
Great explanation of how mental motorcycle riding is
great video Yammie.
ride safe.
stay safe
This was an awesome video, can't believe I didn't come across it sooner. Thanks for all the tips!
I live right outside austin, love the content, love these hills , love my bike..
subscribing!
To me as a Dutch/European citizen it's actually mind blowing filtering is not allowed in many states. Is there no way of making it legal in more states? By doing it the way you executed in this video, is a great way of doing so. It's what we get taught here in The Netherlands actually if you do filter. Some agree with putting hazards on while doing so, especially in longer traffic jams.
Some other say just go steady through the row of cars (in the middle not the shoulder) and stay vigilant for traffic in order to filter towards a traffic light.
Your riding shown here is pretty much how I would ride through traffic as well.
Canadian here, and sorry for being late.
Yeah it's possible for legislation to be made/overturned, but it's a BATTLE. The bill has to go through multiple levels in the state government, and can be shot down by the governor once it reaches their desk (Squid Tips made a video on that if you want). Add that to the fact that pretty much everyone says lane filtering is dangerous despite not being able to point beyond "but someone *might* open their door and hit you!!!!" and multiple studies proving it actually IS safe, it makes it really bloody hard.
Only 4 states in the US have made it legal to filter/split, those being California, Montana, Utah, and most recently Arizona (according to a quick google search). There are also states where it's not clarified whether it's illegal or not, but I really don't want to type them all.
In Canada it's expressly illegal to either split or filter in ALL provinces or territories, and there's a hefty fine if you get caught, so at least they can filter :(
Def respect the "do as I say not as I do" being a father myself, you have my respect! Thx for sharing, I definitely learned from and enjoyed this and many of your content! Keep the rubber side to the road bro! ✌🏾
I find it very useful. I ride in the same way, but i don't think I would be able to comment at that level to teach someone. Lovely job. Respect.
Lane filtering/Splitting have been a norm in some countries, especially Singapore. Can't live without doing them because you'll just taking up a car space and won't let traffic flow as fast. Really helped during peak hours. So glad I bought a motorcycle and not waste thousands more on a car.
This made me chuckle. Yammi, come to Bangkok and do the same video. ..PLEASE!
Very informative video on riding safe in traffic. Learned a bit on lane splitting. Thanks
Excellent honest video. I agree with your stay ahead of traffic idea. That way drivers are seeing you instead of pulling over on you. Lane splitting in the state of Virginia is illegal and police here are very aggressive about all infractions so even riding down a shoulder in stopped traffic gets you a reckless driving ticket. The legal situation here is actually affecting what kind of bike I might buy. No reason to buy a street burner if I can't enjoy it. Better with a cruiser or sport tourer with a huge rear taillight so I don't get run the hell over by someone making love to their phone driving a car. Road paranoia and awareness definitely keeps you alive. Great video, Yam.
Nice seeing Austin
Lived there from 78 to 81. Had a kz 400
The Stallion was right across the street fom work. Enchladas-3 bucks for a huge plate. Or broke it was nachos for 2 bucks. Armadillo world hq. Oat willies. Onward through the fog out to the lake. TX for the ride.
Thanks Yam, great video. One thing i have noticed more recently with my riding is people sitting on the lines more. Here in Aus you are allowed to lane filter, city drivers sit on the inner line almost to stop motorbikes from doing it. idk watching Yam here, seems to be some people over there who are entirely against it so do the same thing as here by sitting on the line preventing safe splitting.
Love the commentary, I have never rode before always been obsessed with bikes but extremely scared you absolutely gave me confidence and I plan on buying my first bike next week I’m getting a drz 400 . Thank you yamms 🎉 you are amazing
That was a good video and as a new rider I appreciated the tips. Even though I live in CA, I learned something new about filtering.
Thank you for this! I have always wondered how other riders think! Love the channel and the advice!
good stuff bro! I too have ridden internationally. stationed in Germany for 6 years and Italy for 2 ½ years. been riding for about 44 years. I sort of ride the same way in traffic. keep up the good work. might get a chance to ride with you. I'm in the San Antonio area.
Filtering tips are on point. It's easier to filter in California because people won't block you intentionally, it's rare. Filtering can also save you from getting rear ended.
Excellent thought-process and reasoning vid papa yams, didn't see anything questionable from my decade of riding experience.
Just started riding on the 1st of January on a gixxer 600 here in Cali! Great video for me totally benefitted from this! Been watching yammie for 3 years and finally my dream came true of hopping on two wheels. Keep up the great work Yamz 😎
Hey That was very well done ! straight to the point ! and told it how it is ! staying safe ! As i have a 2023 MT09 and i find it too quiet ! As people don't look ! and as i live in a remote area ! that's not so bad ! but in a city they need to hear you ! so finally got a new exhaust getting fitted ! just for safety sake ! as the bikes go so hard without modifications ! well put together !
hope you keep doing these because each traffic situation is different
Been riding on the street since 1981 . I now have a little over 350.000 street miles under my belt . I have no patience for driving cars , so I ride regardless of the weather. What's kept me alive all these years in California is I keep the mindset that everyone is trying to hit me and with that no one ever gets the chance . Also I ride like a bat out of hell but only when it's safe . I never do unnecessary shit our ride above my skill level .
35:43 flashing your brights during the day (left index) just to make sure you‘re noticed?
Interesting idea.
It's been about 18 years since I've been in the Austin area.......
Wow! What a change! Heard rumor from Austin to Bastrop has filled in and the same to San Marcos.
Looks like a 2 wheel roadtrip is in order this year!
Dude! You're in Austin? Cool. I used to do a lot of work there in the early 2000's and recently went back for a week long work trip. HOLY TRAFFIC BATMAN!!!!! It's changed a lot with respect to traffic since I was last there. Thanks for the tips, I'll use them around my next of the woods here in Nova Scotia :)
100% agree on “ride as if you’re invisible” also great that you pointed out riding in cars tire tracks and why.
The filtering around minute 13 seemed much faster than I would do it but that might be due to the wide-angle camera. My approach to filtering is “if some parent in an SUV has a toddler that needs to take a crap and they run between cars carrying a portable toilet seat to the edge of the highway, because traffic is stopped so they have no expectation of a filtering motorcycle … I NEED to be able to stop. I probably filter around 2-4 mph especially when like in your video the cages are all the XXL cages (I think cagers call them SUVs - ok we have an expedition too… who am I kidding) that I can’t see over.
That was great, thank you. Its good to see that i am not the only one that doesn't want to lane filter when cars are moving.
Something I’ve learned from MSF, always stay in 1st gear while stopped in traffic, it gives you an instant escape route as soon as you engage the clutch. Always stay vigilant
True
Gr8 vid and commentary on how and why Yammie. Good guesstimating the gaps ahead.
That bike does sound sweet. 👍👏🍻
Needed this ride like to keep refreshed as my ride is in the shop
Excellent breakdown on road strategies. I would like to add to your observations that if in neutral, at a signal, you don’t leave yourself an escape possibility. You know how it is, you need to watch the traffic in your rear view just in case some reckless person comes up on your 6 not paying attention to you. But, all in all, great video on what you should be thinking about while maneuvering in a city.
I am not from here I filter all the time in the same city you are at. Love your content. Nice riding.
Yammie I love you man! You make me so happy to be a new rider
Great video! 🔥👏 im road raging for you especially at that truck @14:08 i woulda got infront of him to be petty 😭😭😭 this is why im watching so many videos and im taking the msc course july 21-23 and getting all my gear before i take it on a public road
Really like your commentary as you drive.. so much easier to understand and internalize your thinking regarding lane selection and location etc. Not ready for filtering just yet.. around here you might get hassled if you filter the wrong guy.
I agree even on a bicycle lane splitting is safe . Am not going to put myself in an uncomfortable and dangerous situation where it can be avoided. Both motorcycle and bicycle gotta ride as if you’re invisible . Always anticipate any situation can happen. Yammie Noob makes great videos . I do also have my M1 endorsement . Bicycling does help a lot with motorcycling / motorbiking .
Thanks for this! I just got started riding and I’m also in Austin, hope to run into you out there one day! (Or at COTA haha)
Great vid and great advice, the 1 thing I'd like to press on is the flashing when going past a T intersection to warn the driver that your coming, well in Australia if you flash a person waiting at a intersection or T intersection that has no lights it's to tell them your giving them way. 😅 so yeah be careful with that.
in our country The Philippines, lane filtering/splitting is considered a must skill to have in order to maximize the use of a motorcycle, everybody is doing it, just be safe, cover the clutch and brakes, always.
Thanks for the upload Yammie. Love the content. As a new rider/squid (just took delivery of my Ducati 1260S) this kind of hands on advice is very helpful.