How long do we have left to purchase something to be in givaway? And also does the bomber jacket apply? I dont see a 50entries symbol next to it like other items
Get caught drunk in the UK, you get 6 months in jail, an obligatory ban and/or an unlimited fine, and the possibility to make you take an extended driving/riding test. If you manage to drag some other poor bugger into your impending disaster, and they end up dead, you're going to jail for a long time (14 years) plus all of the other prizes listed above.
mcdon2401 I live in London my brother got arrested for driving under the influence, he got a 6 month ban and £100 fine. No prison and didn’t have to retake test
Also, don't drive while you're feeling sad or angry! Emotions affect the way you drive, and when you ride a bike you gotta be extra careful and be neutral on that, otherwise you might get distracted on the road.
I ride when I am looking for exhilaration, acceleration and the total ZEN of being in control of my life at 102 mph on an underused highway in New Jersey USA. Lots of pd on the turnpike, lot;s on the Park Way Some on 280 but non on 21 south between rt 46 and Newark. Don't go there is you are fairing drugs in either direction. They know who you are and they will catch you. They are not present as pro-tole cars. You can bike down the road at 80. They pick up the dealers as they leave Newark for Passaic or Passaic for Newark and stop them at the county line between Essex and Passaic.
Yeah and same for head colds, like when a cold is affecting your balance and coordination, or when you’re just really tired. For the latter, sometimes just riding slowly and carefully until you can get some coffee or food in you works wonders.
My brother passed away due to a motorcycle accident involving being under the influence. Please don't drink and ride, no matter any amount. The pain your family will go through is unimaginable.
So sorry for your loss , it just takes one thing to go wrong then boom it’s all over , I totally agree with you man no matter the amount people shouldn’t do it , and I’m sorry for the pain it brothers poor judgment has brought youv
M Detlef okay calm down and yes things do go wrong but if we’re nuts then I guess it’s just having the guts to ride. He’s only telling people to be safe idk where u got this judgment from or if something happened to u but I hope u can open ur eyes someday and see it’s more than what u hear, u only hear about the bad stuff never how fun it can be
Feel you my litttle bortther died last october in a crash just got my first bike and trying to make sure i dont die and end up killiing my poor dad of sadness
Whats an edorsment just the license? My local cc college has a course and i think thats what i need to tale my license right or something idfk google doesnt help me and nothing else has info😭
As a 44 year old rider of a bike between 500cc and 1000cc and who exclusively rides during the day at high traffic times this is one vid I need to make sure my wife doesn't see.....
His stats are pretty meaningless without knowing the demographics if riders and the distances they travel. i.e. if 20% of riders are under 30 and represent 28% of fatalities then the conclusion is different. I like his channel but he came to a lot of unsupportable conclusions based on incomplete stats.
Helmet, proper gear and NO ALCOHOL... excellent points. Combine with top safety tactics for street riding and full knowledge that cars and other things getting in front of the bike is the 75% killer. Excellent video. Even experts need to remain forever vigilant. Learn to use the front brake to it's fullest.
Safest bike out there is a GSX-R 1000 - it is a scientific fact. The name spells it out for you: G - Gyroscopic S - Safety X - Xenodochial R - Racing It is a stability enhancing, beginner friendly, race machine built for safe fun. You couldn't low side a GSXR if you tried!!!
I disagree on this one, for those nippy days I need my elephant trunk thong (and recommend it). We all know how quick hypothermia sets in! For the scorching summer a tennis style headband, you know how dangerous it is when sweat drips into your eyes? Just gave you 2 lifesavers. You're welcome, after all, sharing is caring 🌻🌼🍀
Fantastic video! I'm 44 and sometimes I feel like I push envelope a bit much because at this point I feel maybe too confident in myself. I use my motorcycle as my primary mode of transportation for 6 months out of the year. I think it's easy to think that nothing bad will happen when you've driven a lot of miles and nothing bad has happened. It's good to be reminded of the truth that bad things could happen.
Pro Tip: the blind spot of transport vehicles is gigantic and they also stop way slower then a empty car but will always crush a bike. Don't try to hustle your way through that blind spot.
Stay out of the blind spot,either quickly accelerate past the vehicle in question or drop back,also be careful at intersections- don't be too close to a vehicle going through the intersection as you may be 'hidden' to the car that's planning on turning left .
I think this video is one of the most helpful you have ever done. I am 67 years old, have nearly 100,000 motorcycle miles under my belt with no crashes or tickets. I took a 35, alright true truth, 40 year break while raising a lovely family. I have just enter the fray again with the purchase of a beautiful BMW K1300GT. Getting my mojo back has been slower than I thought but it is back. Your pointing out that old farts like myself get on a bike late in life and assume they can ride safely and discover too late that they really had no clue is sobering and sad. I would not recommend what I have done to anyone over 40 who has never ridden extensively in their youth. What I learned then is still deeply seated in my central nervous system because I learned young. Though my new bike is violently fast it does not have to be because I ride within my limits not its. It cruising at 70 mph is butter. But I must throw this in, your (I sadly point out profane) demonstration of a BMW S1000RR at speeds up to 150 mph weaving in traffic may have a negating impact upon this fine video post. No one, absolutely no one can safely operate any vehicle at 150 mph on public roads with any other cars, fire hydrants, curbs, guard rails, lilac bushes, and mother’s with babies in strollers around. Temptation is not a sin. Sport bikes are intoxicating, my 1300 is. They tempt us to go blindingly fast. The sin is not the bike it is the surrendering to the temptation even if it’s just for one video. Be careful out there. You are a young,, massive talent more so in communication skills than even riding. I don’t want to lose you. Best wishes. Stay alive. I’ll do my best. Truth is I’ve totally dodged the “I might die young” bullet long ago. You have not.
GEAR DOES WORK!!! Im watching this 3 days after wreking, a truck ran a stop sign nd had no time to stop and they sent a homicide crew to come get me to find i was still alive and i can tell you it was my gear that actually saved my life and i will never ride without it!
Back in early 2000’s the person that helped the No-Helmet law pass in Florida died in motorcycle accident. As a matter of fact she had been drinking and you guessed it…no helmet. She would have survived if she had a helmet. I learned to ride at age 12 back in Italy. I raced everything from mopeds, dirt bikes and 1200 cc engines that had .5 hp to 240 hp! I’m 57years old and still have something to earn. Great job and keep these videos coming. Thank you!
Looks a hell of a lot cooler, but fuck if you’re in Florida you sure won’t feel the way you look. Will say I’m 100% in a helmet and 70% of the time have the rest on.
Great tips. I personally came across an accident locally where a new rider died on the road the day he bought a new bike. He was wearing a low budget helmet with no other proper gear. He was speeding down a straight line when suddenly a car changed lanes and came right infront of him. Upon crashing the helmet flew few yards away and he was pronounced dead on site. Always invest in proper gear and stay in your speed limits for faster reaction times.
A quick example of the benefits of wearing your Gear. I hit a deer at 65 mph with only a helmet and motorcycle gloves. I landed on my head and hands they were almost the only thing that wasn't hurt. Although my helmet and gloves were trashed my hands and head was OK but I had road rash from my shoulders to my ass. By far the worst part was the nurse scrubbing my body with what felt like a wire brush. So please wear your Gear.
To modify a phrase I learned while going to college to become a Merchant Marine: Motorcycles are selective: slow in recognition of effort and achievement, but fast in killing the unfit.
If I could like a video multiple times I would. This is so important important for beginner riders (like myself) to know and live by. Bless you yammster
@@guitarcrazy02 thanks, I did and bike stays controllable with small steering adjustments. That doesn't make sensation of your rear wheel sliding outside of turn any less unpleasant though.
@Dave Wade : I grew up on a 60cc dirt bike, dad bought me a 125 motocross bike after that... at the risk of being immodest, I could RIDE!! At 16 got my first 360cc street bike... first ride, saw a patch of gravel in a corner (on a paved road). Thought to myself “so what, like being in the dirt right??” NOPE...BOOM down so fast, road rash like a mug. Gravel / sand on pavement is about equal to ball bearings being spread on the road!. Moral of the story: experience in the dirt means next to nothing when riding a 400+pound bike on pavement! Sorry
I make sure to leave plenty of space between myself and the car in front of me. Riding an 80s bike with no antilock brakes means greater stopping distance, especially while panicking and not pumping the brakes. Stay safe out there!
Aren't older rider deaths due to being just older guys who rarely ride, and when they do they go to a bar with buddies and never come home? i.e. the older cruiser guys that do 200 miles a year and lose riding skills through rust and often alcohol contributing?
Thats a fair point but not as much as confidence, younger riders are safer because they dont pull stunts (mostly) due to their confidence levela, the older you get the more you feel like a master of your bike which you arent at really any level
I feel that the reason the mid-aged group has the highest death rate is because the number of this group must be massive. There are much less youngsters with the funds to buy a motorcycle. The older generation has dwindling numbers.... for obvious reasons. I could be wrong
@@TheJoshRed I dont know about that one, Motorcycles are one of the cheapest forms of transportation (disregarding buying very expensive gear and bike mods) especially compared to cars
@@jester4057 ok, but we can also find a lot more cheap used cars for less than the cost of a decent motorcycle. Growing up I watched everyone looking for a cheap car WELL before a used motorcycle. But when we became adults in our 30's with good paying salaries... motorcycles became more of a thing. Again.... I could be wrong. It's just the way I see it.
I think you're probably right. I've met lots of guys who have a very expensive bike and all the accessories and go to bike night maybe 4 times a year. These older guys then proceed to drink, show off and generally act like total dick bags. This is just my own limited personal experience so take it for what it's worth.
Was scared of riding for years. I knew to many guys who died or got messed up from riding. I just started riding for the first time. The first thing I did was upgrade my horn on my bike. I had someone cut me off on one of my first rides. I only ride early in the morning with low traffic. Nice video.
I have first hand experience with gear saving me. I had someone turn in front of me so ran into the side of their Jetta at 45 mph. After bouncing off and breaking the windshield I somersaulted 50 feet in the air and landed on my feet before sliding on my head and shoulders. My helmet was chewed up bad, my jacket was toast but the armor and fabric did its job. Even the riding boots helped protect me. My only major injuries where destroyed knees and sprained ankles. I spent close to 5 months in a wheelchair then 3 more in crutches. But I bought my new bike as soon as the first half of the settlement cleared! Riding is part of my life I dont want to give up.
When i first found your channel I was doing bike training, later to pass the driving exam. its been a year since - and MY Ninja 636 finally doesn't feel impossibly fast. thanks for all the laughs along the way.
I think you should add an eighth just for the Aussies, "Don't ride at dusk or dawn in the country" There is a very good reason why so many vehicles have Roo Bars. I was actually given this advice multiple times when I was out there.
Well i'm sixty eight years old now been riding since I was Eighteen. Live in Michigan. So every spring I go to a parking lot close by and practice. Got to get your balance. All your points are valid. I've traveled far and wide it's okay get the high from the ride and save the cocktails for the destination.
WHAAAAATTTTT.......... I was an all year round despatch rider for over thirty years up to age of 62 and never ever thought of practicing in a carpark, sorry.
Good video..you can never hear it enough. I'm going to be 62, been riding since my later 20s.started with Sportbikes, went to cruisers.. Now, going back to naked bikes with likely my last one being the 2021 MT09 when it comes out in January. The more videos of your production i watch the more things I thought I forgot I remember. I don't have your gift for putting catchy sentences together but I believe I explained it.. Keep up the good work, even the old biker tramps like myself are learning.....cheers
Youthful reflexes my dude, a young mind is usually a fast mind, that fraction of a fraction of a second faster u think, the fast that info is sent to ur muscles to react to the situation, combine that with being on edge cos its just u the road and the 10-50 ponies sitting under ur balls, u get peak stress and situational awareness, it's getting used to this situational awareness that causes complacency, and the loss of said awareness. No matter what age u are, u get complacent on a bike, ur eating the pavement eventually.
I saw a girl simply overbalance on a bike while standing. Just a silly slip. But the bike came down on her leg, and whipped her head hard against the ground. She got up unfazed. I got her to take off the helmet and showed her the mark where she hit the ground. Without a helmet, that would have been a hospital trip. The sound was hard to forget.
taking notes. Im on a 155cc bike right now. Used to ride a 600cc Ninja. Got back on a bike after years of being off one. I'll be getting a metric cruiser this year. Always gathering info from everywhere. good Video!
All good points but there still is a factor X: Just about 1 1/2 weeks ago I got knocked off my bike by some grandpa in his car. The lad ignored the red traffic lights and could not react in time due to his poor reflexes/old body. Tomorrow morning I have to undergo surgery to have some broken bones in my foot, ankle and leg fixed. I am a careful and passive rider, always wearing protective gear and doing my best to think for both myself and all other traffic participants around me, yet still it got me. It ain't a question "if" it will get you, but "when". Take precautions, folks. And stay safe out there, brothers and sisters.
Great video, and always good to cover the basics. Prevention is always better than cure. I might suggest that essential tip number 8 would be a broad based sweeping tip that is "Make sure the mechanical integrity of your bike is sound". This is especially the case of checking a number of things on your bike prior to riding, such as correct tyre pressures and tread wear, oil and fluid leaks (especially if those leaks are dropping fluid on your brake discs), chain condition and tension (if applicable), just to name a few of many....... By the way, I'm in my late 40s and ride an 1100cc sports tourer mostly, so perhaps not "Mr Ideal" in these safety stats :) My point is that sometimes stats can be misleading..
Have to agree with everything you said especially the training portion. In the Air Force you have to take the basic class and then an advanced rider class within a year or immediately if you ride a sport bike, and then a refresher class every 5 years. They also require a yearly safety day that includes a ride and motorcycle inspection.
I got transferred to myrtle beach SC in 97 with my job, for a 2 year project. It's a bike town for real, I bought a brand new cbr 900rr, and I was the worst squid EVER, I never wore a helmet half the time no shirt lol, shorts always, and I didn't have a car, just the bike. I look back now and I wonder how I survived that chapter, I am a different rider now. But....you do get used to no helmet. It was hard to go back.
Hey it’s great that some of your open road clips are from Australia. Great to see. Love your channel as I’m getting my bike license after many years of excuses. Looking forward to the fun and freedom!
hey man new to riding my bikes getting delivered tomorrow ive been watching your videos alot so i can be prepared thanks for all the content i feel alot better about starting out because of you,
Whats really interesting is here in the UK all the mainstream Bike magazines generally have at least one article about training or improving riders safety a month, the car mags seem to have less than one a year.
My son was sitting at a light and was hit from behind by a 15-year-old with no license driving his aunt's SUV while playing on his phone. He was in full gear and sustained a bruise (total). ATGATT
I am a new biker and all the talks about death makes me even more intimidated brother. I came here for safety tips and I heard the words death and fatality like 1000 times
wouldn't you rather hear the naked truth than some sanitised feel good version telling you everything will always be alright?. being aware of the seriousness of mistakes should focus the mind more, at least it does with me. GL
7:43 Little known fact Yammie and everyone interested. Russia, Ukraine and other "post-soviet" countries don't have the pause between the traffic lights (i.e. when one light goes "red", the other ones immediately goes "green") resulting in these crazy T bone collisions, because one is trying to make the red, and the other is starting to drive. Have no idea why they still haven't implemented a 2-3 second hold in between the lights like here in US.
Christ, I don't think I'd ride there! I suppose you pause a bit on the green and look both ways hopefully! You're educated to look both ways in Australia but I don't think people do very much.
I learned the hard way about drinking and riding. Took a curve a little to fast dropped the bike lucky I feel on the grass. The one day I dont wear my helmet and gear. Black eye messed up wrist and back and knee took a week to recover physical. Cop pulled up got an OVI. Haven't had a drink after that unless my wife is driving or I'm home. Now I can only drive to work and from 11am to 5 PM to get gas and groceries. Plus all my fines and a 72 hour class. 3 days away from my family.
I don’t get the whole not wearing a helmet, my helmet got totaled in a crash (so did my right arm and leg) but my head was perfect. If you have a brain protect it
One on you stats is close to me. I grew up riding but didn't ride for about 20 years. At 42, I brought a 250 vstar to get used to riding again. Year later I brought 750 Shadow. Had it just over a year. I could go bigger now but this bike is perfect for my daily Rider. Next bike I will go bigger I am sure. O gear. I wear my gear. Have to wear shoes at work but I got some really good steel toe shoes that don't stand out so at the office no one cares.
I need padded pants and to be honest spending $40 more on riding pants that look as stylish as your jeans are totally worth it. I low-sided recently and my jacket saved my right chest, right arm, wrist, and palm and allowed me to only have bruised ribs. My right hip has a big gash in it, I've got road rash all over my thigh, and a heck of a gash on my knee. Having a limp makes my job as a server 100x worse and I'd rather have a hole in my pants than my skin.
Great advice never ride without a helmet or armor jacket D30. I had a accident and my D30 armor jacket, gloves and helmet save my bacon. Now I have a CBR 1000RR and I ride with lots is caution
I have the same rule about drinking and riding. One drink means no more riding for that day. I don’t care if it’s one beer for breakfast and the ride isn’t until after dinner time. Try again the next day.
Love your show ,... If you ride get ready ,... Push ups every morning then stretch ! touch your toes !! if you do that its hurts less later ! I raced bikes for 5 years and high sided 5 times every Friday night in practice Crashed into piles of motorcycles many times ,... Had a light weight front end collapse in a corner at 70 mph plus .. Yes a full face helmet is a must ! Acouple of years ago I fell off my honda 350 at five miles an hour hit the only piece of cement on my friends farm with my face and wished i had my helmet on ,.... OUCH and it left a mark .. Like I say love your show !
Number 4 is rather surprising. In the UK, the 16-20 group is the highest death risk. This is followed by 21-24, then 25-30, and then 46-50. This is based on 2013 survey data on motocycle deaths. Best, L.
I suspect it could go hand in hand with the drinking culture and overconfidence around certain older groups of American riders. Namely the older, bar-hopping, Harley riding types. Not a knock against Harley riders in general.
I was in a wreck about two weeks ago and broke my ankle. My jacket was roughed up and my leg got some road rash, but I was only going around 20mph. If I hadn't had my jacket or helmet on, I'd probably still be in the hospital.
Just a couple a weeks ago I bought a brand new Yamaha R3. I had owned it for a week and a half and was falling in love with it. One night decided to go to a car meet with some buddies of mine, well cops busted the meet and everyone dispersed. While riding in the heavily traffic late at night the vehicle in front slammed on their brakes causing me to try to slam on mine. Didn’t make it and ended up laying the bike down and while in the process of that I took a ball hitch to the mouth.... yup that’s right my face slammed into a ball hitch. I had my helmet on but my visor wasn’t down. Luckily I lived to tell this but now undergoing a full nasal reconstruction and having broke several teeth. Lucky to be alive
My first shot on my friends Lambretta Vega wearing shorts and T-shirt, saw a car pull out of a give way sending me over the handlebars, hitting the side of a bus and sliding up the road removing skin from my head, elbows, hands, knees and oops-a-daisy....... You'll only do that once if you're sensible.
I’m usually a pretty reckless guy. But THREE things that I ALWAYS take safety seriously are; firearms, work (especially if you do things like construction) and riding/motor sports.
Scorpion makes amazing Kevlar jeans and flannel, there is gear for all weather. As someone who commutes year round, I have hot weather gear and cold weather gear (rated up to -10), gear saves lives, and it can be inexpensive. You can still squid it out, while being safe. Wear your gear guys
I'd like to add, stay away from alcohol AND drugs if you want to ride. One time I had been smoking some weed the evening before a ride. I really thought it would be out of my system the next afternoon. But I noticed I just wasn't as sharp and in control as other times. Luckily I didn't really have to go anywhere, so I went straight home. Not a nice experience.
I just learned how important gear is, my helmet saved me from major head injury but didn't save my leg which is healing rn (skin came off to bone level)
Safety 1st is essential , i know non bikers view bikes as dangerous n risky , if we thought about the risks of everything we wouldnt do much . Bikers know the risks but the Joy it gives you ..... Expect the unexpected always on the bike is great to keep in mind and that your invisible to car drivers. Oh yeah and dont drink agreed yammie .
I live in a no helmet state (NH)... I support people's right to choose to not wear one... that said I'll still view them as idiots. My father rode for decades without a helmet, finally in the last few years he started wearing one. I always say that a simple spill that you could just jump up and brush off, could easily be fatal without a helmet. It doesn't take much when it comes to brain trauma.
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The nurse has been known to use a brush to get the sand and road debris out of someones flesh. I agree with all 7 tips!
* only applicable to US
How long do we have left to purchase something to be in givaway? And also does the bomber jacket apply? I dont see a 50entries symbol next to it like other items
Paps that video is amazing. Ride safe always.
My dad is getting me a Hayasung and was wondering if you could do a vidio on it and I'm 12
I hope you don't die Yammie. Plz
Not for lack of trying though.
Jk, that’s some quality content, backed up with data, i like.
It's terrifying to think that even now, 2 decades into the 21st century, we still need to remind people to not mix alcohol and riding/driving...
mcdon2401 no shit, it’s not hard to do! I’m 28 now and have NEVER operated any vehicle with a single drop in me.
@@kinkyshae Brother!
Get caught drunk in the UK, you get 6 months in jail, an obligatory ban and/or an unlimited fine, and the possibility to make you take an extended driving/riding test.
If you manage to drag some other poor bugger into your impending disaster, and they end up dead, you're going to jail for a long time (14 years) plus all of the other prizes listed above.
mcdon2401 I live in London my brother got arrested for driving under the influence, he got a 6 month ban and £100 fine. No prison and didn’t have to retake test
Im glad i live in indonesia, but too many motorcycle here 😂
Also, don't drive while you're feeling sad or angry! Emotions affect the way you drive, and when you ride a bike you gotta be extra careful and be neutral on that, otherwise you might get distracted on the road.
This isn't said enough! When I drive angry I find that my skills deteriorate considerably while my willingness to take risks increases.
I ride when I am looking for exhilaration, acceleration and the total ZEN of being in control of my life at 102 mph on an underused highway in New Jersey USA. Lots of pd on the turnpike, lot;s on the Park Way Some on 280 but non on 21
south between rt 46 and Newark. Don't go there is you are fairing drugs in either direction. They know who you are and they will catch you. They are not present as pro-tole cars. You can bike down the road at 80. They pick up the dealers as they leave Newark for Passaic or Passaic for Newark and stop them at the county line between Essex and Passaic.
Yeah and same for head colds, like when a cold is affecting your balance and coordination, or when you’re just really tired. For the latter, sometimes just riding slowly and carefully until you can get some coffee or food in you works wonders.
I agree not to ride while angry. But while sad ? Idk if its just me , but It brings me peace. Jumping on the bike and hitting backroads in my state.
Stop the ride when you feel nervous or scared
You need to be in the flow state
My brother passed away due to a motorcycle accident involving being under the influence.
Please don't drink and ride, no matter any amount. The pain your family will go through is unimaginable.
So sorry for your loss , it just takes one thing to go wrong then boom it’s all over , I totally agree with you man no matter the amount people shouldn’t do it , and I’m sorry for the pain it brothers poor judgment has brought youv
M Detlef okay calm down and yes things do go wrong but if we’re nuts then I guess it’s just having the guts to ride. He’s only telling people to be safe idk where u got this judgment from or if something happened to u but I hope u can open ur eyes someday and see it’s more than what u hear, u only hear about the bad stuff never how fun it can be
@M Detlef there are riders all over the world. Not even one of them could find who asked.
may GOD bless all 🙏🙏🙏amen amen amen
Feel you my litttle bortther died last october in a crash just got my first bike and trying to make sure i dont die and end up killiing my poor dad of sadness
"Speed has never killed anybody. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you." - Jeremy Clarkson
@@lovelessissimo 🥴
@M Detlef wanker 🖕.
I'll never forget the day I suddenly became a stapler...
G forces can kill
@M Detlef lol did mommy not give you enough attention? Scheiß Detlef
Don't drive down the wrong side of the road around a corner at 200mph :)
this sounds familiar...
Oof
Thanks
Is this backed up by statistics? Seems fishy. Lol jk!
Took a basic rider course before I got my endorsement. One of the best things I've ever done.
about to get my first bike 🙂☝️
Whats an edorsment just the license? My local cc college has a course and i think thats what i need to tale my license right or something idfk google doesnt help me and nothing else has info😭
As a 44 year old rider of a bike between 500cc and 1000cc and who exclusively rides during the day at high traffic times this is one vid I need to make sure my wife doesn't see.....
I'm 44 also and that was exactly what I thought as I watched this video! I ride a Honda 919 mostly. It's impossible to do the speed limit.
His stats are pretty meaningless without knowing the demographics if riders and the distances they travel. i.e. if 20% of riders are under 30 and represent 28% of fatalities then the conclusion is different. I like his channel but he came to a lot of unsupportable conclusions based on incomplete stats.
I know that, but it won't stop 'her indoors' nagging me. ;-)
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27 years and 250.000 mls on two wheels
1 accident 20 years ago.
Should I still be alive?
@@Lexx1976 Someone I know had even better stats than that, until he didn't. Ride safe.
This is all great advice brah. Everyone swing by his Patreon because I know with all the crash footage, this might get limited ads lol
I have a similar hard-fast rule....I don't drink at all when I'm riding. Zero Tolerance. Period.
Helmet, proper gear and NO ALCOHOL... excellent points. Combine with top safety tactics for street riding and full knowledge that cars and other things getting in front of the bike is the 75% killer. Excellent video.
Even experts need to remain forever vigilant.
Learn to use the front brake to it's fullest.
Safest bike out there is a GSX-R 1000 - it is a scientific fact.
The name spells it out for you:
G - Gyroscopic
S - Safety
X - Xenodochial
R - Racing
It is a stability enhancing, beginner friendly, race machine built for safe fun. You couldn't low side a GSXR if you tried!!!
GOT AOT nah dude flip flops and a shirt along with shorts are wayy too much gotta ride with nothing on 👌🏼
@@brodycaruso5394 heck yeah, I call that the "nude noob"
I disagree on this one, for those nippy days I need my elephant trunk thong (and recommend it).
We all know how quick hypothermia sets in!
For the scorching summer a tennis style headband, you know how dangerous it is when sweat drips into your eyes?
Just gave you 2 lifesavers.
You're welcome, after all, sharing is caring 🌻🌼🍀
I haven’t rode a motorcycle yet. But I bought a 1986 gsxr1100. Can’t wait to fix it up! Muahahaha
@GOT AOT I can't justify wearing shorts man. Leaves too much gooch juice on my new seat.
Fantastic video! I'm 44 and sometimes I feel like I push envelope a bit much because at this point I feel maybe too confident in myself. I use my motorcycle as my primary mode of transportation for 6 months out of the year. I think it's easy to think that nothing bad will happen when you've driven a lot of miles and nothing bad has happened. It's good to be reminded of the truth that bad things could happen.
Good thing I'm just 29... so I still have a year to live on my bike *yay*
Lol! I'm turning 29 this month and thought the same thing :')
Times up pal
You're 30 now, dead yet? :D
@@cammymillard7385 still going strong 😁
Thanks for asking 👍🏻
Ride safe fella 😎
Pro Tip: the blind spot of transport vehicles is gigantic and they also stop way slower then a empty car but will always crush a bike. Don't try to hustle your way through that blind spot.
The no zone
I always see bicyclists doing this downtown. And it always makes me wonder: Do they have a death wish or are they just dumb?
Stay out of the blind spot,either quickly accelerate past the vehicle in question or drop back,also be careful at intersections- don't be too close to a vehicle going through the intersection as you may be 'hidden' to the car that's planning on turning left .
I think this video is one of the most helpful you have ever done. I am 67 years old, have nearly 100,000 motorcycle miles under my belt with no crashes or tickets. I took a 35, alright true truth, 40 year break while raising a lovely family. I have just enter the fray again with the purchase of a beautiful BMW K1300GT. Getting my mojo back has been slower than I thought but it is back. Your pointing out that old farts like myself get on a bike late in life and assume they can ride safely and discover too late that they really had no clue is sobering and sad. I would not recommend what I have done to anyone over 40 who has never ridden extensively in their youth. What I learned then is still deeply seated in my central nervous system because I learned young. Though my new bike is violently fast it does not have to be because I ride within my limits not its. It cruising at 70 mph is butter. But I must throw this in, your (I sadly point out profane) demonstration of a BMW S1000RR at speeds up to 150 mph weaving in traffic may have a negating impact upon this fine video post. No one, absolutely no one can safely operate any vehicle at 150 mph on public roads with any other cars, fire hydrants, curbs, guard rails, lilac bushes, and mother’s with babies in strollers around. Temptation is not a sin. Sport bikes are intoxicating, my 1300 is. They tempt us to go blindingly fast. The sin is not the bike it is the surrendering to the temptation even if it’s just for one video. Be careful out there. You are a young,, massive talent more so in communication skills than even riding. I don’t want to lose you. Best wishes. Stay alive. I’ll do my best. Truth is I’ve totally dodged the “I might die young” bullet long ago. You have not.
I just started riding around a month ago, and one of my first times on the freeway a bumble bee somehow got in my helmet. I just about shit myself.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmfao! I can't think of anything worse
Reminds me of my sister and the 'spider in the car'-incident. Happend to her twice.
LMAO BRO 😂
I like how you put classical music over your fideo 🎶💯
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@@intekhabahmed9114 srry my english not good haha
@@jenteliefers9011 your country?
@@zxcvbnmasdew1021 netherlands
Yes the fideo has smooth background music
6:58 the guy is a real ninja bro
GEAR DOES WORK!!! Im watching this 3 days after wreking, a truck ran a stop sign nd had no time to stop and they sent a homicide crew to come get me to find i was still alive and i can tell you it was my gear that actually saved my life and i will never ride without it!
6:52 .... that clip is nuts, imagine how annoyed that guy must be but proud of styling it out so well at the same time
annoyed? The idiot should be glad he's alive.
6:56 can we take a second to appreciate how well he stuck that landing?
Looked like peter parker in spiderman 2
@@nathanvu8762 my exact thought lmao !
Bro he is a whole ninja lmao!
I fr started reflexively humming the Black Suit Spiderman theme
I have a hard rule about drinking. My riding’s done for the day if I’ve had a drop. Now my wife’s taken to offering me a shot with breakfast...
Back in early 2000’s the person that helped the No-Helmet law pass in Florida died in motorcycle accident. As a matter of fact she had been drinking and you guessed it…no helmet. She would have survived if she had a helmet. I learned to ride at age 12 back in Italy. I raced everything from mopeds, dirt bikes and 1200 cc engines that had .5 hp to 240 hp! I’m 57years old and still have something to earn. Great job and keep these videos coming. Thank you!
Always wearing ATGATT looks cooler than looking like a squid change my mind
Looks a hell of a lot cooler, but fuck if you’re in Florida you sure won’t feel the way you look. Will say I’m 100% in a helmet and 70% of the time have the rest on.
Sorry I'm new to all this, what's ATGATT?
@@Deglychi All The Gear All The Time, A.T.G.A.T.T.
Yeah when you riding your razor push scooter, with its modded sparks scraper
true, but being in the big TX I usually forego the Jacket in the Summer months.
Great tips.
I personally came across an accident locally where a new rider died on the road the day he bought a new bike. He was wearing a low budget helmet with no other proper gear. He was speeding down a straight line when suddenly a car changed lanes and came right infront of him. Upon crashing the helmet flew few yards away and he was pronounced dead on site. Always invest in proper gear and stay in your speed limits for faster reaction times.
A quick example of the benefits of wearing your Gear. I hit a deer at 65 mph with only a helmet and motorcycle gloves. I landed on my head and hands they were almost the only thing that wasn't hurt. Although my helmet and gloves were trashed my hands and head was OK but I had road rash from my shoulders to my ass. By far the worst part was the nurse scrubbing my body with what felt like a wire brush. So please wear your Gear.
To modify a phrase I learned while going to college to become a Merchant Marine:
Motorcycles are selective: slow in recognition of effort and achievement, but fast in killing the unfit.
I'm a returning rider. I'll be attending MSC and using ALL the gear. This video was sobering. Thanks
Great info! I'm 47 i put my helmet and armored jacket on before I even crank my bike. Safety first
Wow that one guy flipping then landing on top of the car and holding on wow 😮
If I could like a video multiple times I would. This is so important important for beginner riders (like myself) to know and live by. Bless you yammster
Road conditions should be in that list close to the top. Loose sand, gravel, mud or oil are easily my #1 nemesis on the road.
@@guitarcrazy02 thanks, I did and bike stays controllable with small steering adjustments. That doesn't make sensation of your rear wheel sliding outside of turn any less unpleasant though.
@Dave Wade : I grew up on a 60cc dirt bike, dad bought me a 125 motocross bike after that... at the risk of being immodest, I could RIDE!! At 16 got my first 360cc street bike... first ride, saw a patch of gravel in a corner (on a paved road). Thought to myself “so what, like being in the dirt right??” NOPE...BOOM down so fast, road rash like a mug. Gravel / sand on pavement is about equal to ball bearings being spread on the road!. Moral of the story: experience in the dirt means next to nothing when riding a 400+pound bike on pavement! Sorry
I make sure to leave plenty of space between myself and the car in front of me. Riding an 80s bike with no antilock brakes means greater stopping distance, especially while panicking and not pumping the brakes. Stay safe out there!
Aren't older rider deaths due to being just older guys who rarely ride, and when they do they go to a bar with buddies and never come home? i.e. the older cruiser guys that do 200 miles a year and lose riding skills through rust and often alcohol contributing?
Thats a fair point but not as much as confidence, younger riders are safer because they dont pull stunts (mostly) due to their confidence levela, the older you get the more you feel like a master of your bike which you arent at really any level
I feel that the reason the mid-aged group has the highest death rate is because the number of this group must be massive. There are much less youngsters with the funds to buy a motorcycle.
The older generation has dwindling numbers.... for obvious reasons.
I could be wrong
@@TheJoshRed I dont know about that one, Motorcycles are one of the cheapest forms of transportation (disregarding buying very expensive gear and bike mods) especially compared to cars
@@jester4057 ok, but we can also find a lot more cheap used cars for less than the cost of a decent motorcycle.
Growing up I watched everyone looking for a cheap car WELL before a used motorcycle.
But when we became adults in our 30's with good paying salaries... motorcycles became more of a thing.
Again.... I could be wrong. It's just the way I see it.
I think you're probably right. I've met lots of guys who have a very expensive bike and all the accessories and go to bike night maybe 4 times a year. These older guys then proceed to drink, show off and generally act like total dick bags. This is just my own limited personal experience so take it for what it's worth.
Was scared of riding for years. I knew to many guys who died or got messed up from riding. I just started riding for the first time. The first thing I did was upgrade my horn on my bike. I had someone cut me off on one of my first rides. I only ride early in the morning with low traffic. Nice video.
I have first hand experience with gear saving me. I had someone turn in front of me so ran into the side of their Jetta at 45 mph. After bouncing off and breaking the windshield I somersaulted 50 feet in the air and landed on my feet before sliding on my head and shoulders. My helmet was chewed up bad, my jacket was toast but the armor and fabric did its job. Even the riding boots helped protect me. My only major injuries where destroyed knees and sprained ankles. I spent close to 5 months in a wheelchair then 3 more in crutches. But I bought my new bike as soon as the first half of the settlement cleared! Riding is part of my life I dont want to give up.
When i first found your channel I was doing bike training, later to pass the driving exam. its been a year since - and MY Ninja 636 finally doesn't feel impossibly fast. thanks for all the laughs along the way.
I hit a bee at 100km/h and it fell down into my beard then stung me in the chin.
I woke up the next day and looked like Ron Perlman.
Lol
🤣🤣🤣sorry man
PUSSAY!!! PUSSAY THE REDEEMER!!! AMEN FOR PUSSAY!!!
Soa reference.
@Rata 4U this is why i wear a modular helmet
I think you should add an eighth just for the Aussies, "Don't ride at dusk or dawn in the country" There is a very good reason why so many vehicles have Roo Bars. I was actually given this advice multiple times when I was out there.
Well i'm sixty eight years old now been riding since I was Eighteen. Live in Michigan. So every spring I go to a parking lot close by and practice. Got to get your balance.
All your points are valid. I've traveled far and wide it's okay get the high from the ride and save the cocktails for the destination.
WHAAAAATTTTT..........
I was an all year round despatch rider for over thirty years up to age of 62 and never ever thought of practicing in a carpark, sorry.
The guy who helped his bro out from the train is a hero
Trippi Vlogs Saw that clip just as I saw your comment. 💪🏾
Who in their right mind would even be there in the first place
6:57 And he sticks the Landing!!!
Amazingly, shame about the bike though
What's the source
Pure luck
I ride knowing I could die any day on the road. It's when I feel most alive.
be careful buddy
Good video..you can never hear it enough. I'm going to be 62, been riding since my later 20s.started with Sportbikes, went to cruisers.. Now, going back to naked bikes with likely my last one being the 2021 MT09 when it comes out in January. The more videos of your production i watch the more things I thought I forgot I remember. I don't have your gift for putting catchy sentences together but I believe I explained it.. Keep up the good work, even the old biker tramps like myself are learning.....cheers
Youthful reflexes my dude, a young mind is usually a fast mind, that fraction of a fraction of a second faster u think, the fast that info is sent to ur muscles to react to the situation, combine that with being on edge cos its just u the road and the 10-50 ponies sitting under ur balls, u get peak stress and situational awareness, it's getting used to this situational awareness that causes complacency, and the loss of said awareness. No matter what age u are, u get complacent on a bike, ur eating the pavement eventually.
I saw a girl simply overbalance on a bike while standing. Just a silly slip. But the bike came down on her leg, and whipped her head hard against the ground. She got up unfazed. I got her to take off the helmet and showed her the mark where she hit the ground. Without a helmet, that would have been a hospital trip. The sound was hard to forget.
taking notes. Im on a 155cc bike right now. Used to ride a 600cc Ninja. Got back on a bike after years of being off one. I'll be getting a metric cruiser this year. Always gathering info from everywhere. good Video!
All good points but there still is a factor X: Just about 1 1/2 weeks ago I got knocked off my bike by some grandpa in his car. The lad ignored the red traffic lights and could not react in time due to his poor reflexes/old body. Tomorrow morning I have to undergo surgery to have some broken bones in my foot, ankle and leg fixed.
I am a careful and passive rider, always wearing protective gear and doing my best to think for both myself and all other traffic participants around me, yet still it got me. It ain't a question "if" it will get you, but "when". Take precautions, folks. And stay safe out there, brothers and sisters.
Also riding while tired especially at night after work is a reason I get a ride share instead.
I finally got my first Motorcycle last week
And ... I love it !
Great video, and always good to cover the basics. Prevention is always better than cure. I might suggest that essential tip number 8 would be a broad based sweeping tip that is "Make sure the mechanical integrity of your bike is sound". This is especially the case of checking a number of things on your bike prior to riding, such as correct tyre pressures and tread wear, oil and fluid leaks (especially if those leaks are dropping fluid on your brake discs), chain condition and tension (if applicable), just to name a few of many....... By the way, I'm in my late 40s and ride an 1100cc sports tourer mostly, so perhaps not "Mr Ideal" in these safety stats :) My point is that sometimes stats can be misleading..
Have to agree with everything you said especially the training portion. In the Air Force you have to take the basic class and then an advanced rider class within a year or immediately if you ride a sport bike, and then a refresher class every 5 years. They also require a yearly safety day that includes a ride and motorcycle inspection.
You can never train to much that what we always said in the Marines! I do feel it goes with everything in life tho!
Helmets rawk.saved my life and a few freinds lives.And a msf course is a great foundation for learning.I agree with all your points sir.
been a sub for a long while and yesterday i signed up to get my A2 license because i turned 18. thanks for all the good advice so far my dude
I got transferred to myrtle beach SC in 97 with my job, for a 2 year project. It's a bike town for real, I bought a brand new cbr 900rr, and I was the worst squid EVER, I never wore a helmet half the time no shirt lol, shorts always, and I didn't have a car, just the bike. I look back now and I wonder how I survived that chapter, I am a different rider now. But....you do get used to no helmet. It was hard to go back.
Hey it’s great that some of your open road clips are from Australia. Great to see. Love your channel as I’m getting my bike license after many years of excuses. Looking forward to the fun and freedom!
hey man new to riding my bikes getting delivered tomorrow ive been watching your videos alot so i can be prepared thanks for all the content i feel alot better about starting out because of you,
Ok so I’m not alone! Nervous and excited. Just trying my best to be educated!
Whats really interesting is here in the UK all the mainstream Bike magazines generally have at least one article about training or improving riders safety a month, the car mags seem to have less than one a year.
My son was sitting at a light and was hit from behind by a 15-year-old with no license driving his aunt's SUV while playing on his phone. He was in full gear and sustained a bruise (total). ATGATT
I am a new biker and all the talks about death makes me even more intimidated brother. I came here for safety tips and I heard the words death and fatality like 1000 times
wouldn't you rather hear the naked truth than some sanitised feel good version telling you everything will always be alright?. being aware of the seriousness of mistakes should focus the mind more, at least it does with me. GL
You still alive? I want to get a bike how’s it going?
7:43 Little known fact Yammie and everyone interested. Russia, Ukraine and other "post-soviet" countries don't have the pause between the traffic lights (i.e. when one light goes "red", the other ones immediately goes "green") resulting in these crazy T bone collisions, because one is trying to make the red, and the other is starting to drive. Have no idea why they still haven't implemented a 2-3 second hold in between the lights like here in US.
Christ, I don't think I'd ride there! I suppose you pause a bit on the green and look both ways hopefully! You're educated to look both ways in Australia but I don't think people do very much.
Trust no light anywhere. If someone t-bones me and takes me out, it doesn't matter much that I had right of way.
Now you have to worry about bashing into a tank. Damn Russian drivers in Ukraine! 😫🤬
I learned the hard way about drinking and riding. Took a curve a little to fast dropped the bike lucky I feel on the grass. The one day I dont wear my helmet and gear. Black eye messed up wrist and back and knee took a week to recover physical. Cop pulled up got an OVI. Haven't had a drink after that unless my wife is driving or I'm home. Now I can only drive to work and from 11am to 5 PM to get gas and groceries. Plus all my fines and a 72 hour class. 3 days away from my family.
Stay safe out there
I don’t get the whole not wearing a helmet, my helmet got totaled in a crash (so did my right arm and leg) but my head was perfect. If you have a brain protect it
hope you'll be well soon, and yea most people don't have a brain.
I guess that's why people dont wear helmets... no brain in there to protect anyways?
I fell off a DR650 at
That's a big IF for a lot of people...
One on you stats is close to me. I grew up riding but didn't ride for about 20 years. At 42, I brought a 250 vstar to get used to riding again. Year later I brought 750 Shadow. Had it just over a year. I could go bigger now but this bike is perfect for my daily Rider. Next bike I will go bigger I am sure. O gear. I wear my gear. Have to wear shoes at work but I got some really good steel toe shoes that don't stand out so at the office no one cares.
43.99% now. I just got my first bike. Thanks for uploading. It's been pretty crucial information for me.
are you dead?
@@Blanket-guy not yet, no
This was a good one, Yammie. In fact most of them are good!
I need padded pants and to be honest spending $40 more on riding pants that look as stylish as your jeans are totally worth it. I low-sided recently and my jacket saved my right chest, right arm, wrist, and palm and allowed me to only have bruised ribs. My right hip has a big gash in it, I've got road rash all over my thigh, and a heck of a gash on my knee. Having a limp makes my job as a server 100x worse and I'd rather have a hole in my pants than my skin.
Great advice never ride without a helmet or armor jacket D30. I had a accident and my D30 armor jacket, gloves and helmet save my bacon. Now I have a CBR 1000RR and I ride with lots is caution
Omg the first scene about mom, girlfriend and best friend... Cracked me up, great editing
Great video Papa Yam. Will be hopefully doing my Cbt A1 and A2 tests next month. cannot wait.
Late august i had the A3 test, but i already rided 6k km with temporary practise permit lol
Helmets are not only safe but also really fashionable. I think motorcycle helmets look fuckin cool like a modern day knight.
Dude I got a ZX10R as my first bike. I’m not gonna lie I make sure to take my time to get to know the bike. Thanks for the info.
I have the same rule about drinking and riding. One drink means no more riding for that day. I don’t care if it’s one beer for breakfast and the ride isn’t until after dinner time. Try again the next day.
Love your show ,... If you ride get ready ,... Push ups every morning then stretch ! touch your toes !! if you do that its hurts less later ! I raced bikes for 5 years and high sided 5 times every Friday night in practice Crashed into piles of motorcycles many times ,... Had a light weight front end collapse in a corner at 70 mph plus .. Yes a full face helmet is a must ! Acouple of years ago I fell off my honda 350 at five miles an hour hit the only piece of cement on my friends farm with my face and wished i had my helmet on ,.... OUCH and it left a mark .. Like I say love your show !
Number 4 is rather surprising. In the UK, the 16-20 group is the highest death risk. This is followed by 21-24, then 25-30, and then 46-50. This is based on 2013 survey data on motocycle deaths. Best, L.
I suspect it could go hand in hand with the drinking culture and overconfidence around certain older groups of American riders. Namely the older, bar-hopping, Harley riding types. Not a knock against Harley riders in general.
I was in a wreck about two weeks ago and broke my ankle. My jacket was roughed up and my leg got some road rash, but I was only going around 20mph. If I hadn't had my jacket or helmet on, I'd probably still be in the hospital.
Yammie can speak from experience on this one lol
Finally getting back on a bike after a long time without one. Still retaking the safety course.
Just a couple a weeks ago I bought a brand new Yamaha R3. I had owned it for a week and a half and was falling in love with it. One night decided to go to a car meet with some buddies of mine, well cops busted the meet and everyone dispersed. While riding in the heavily traffic late at night the vehicle in front slammed on their brakes causing me to try to slam on mine. Didn’t make it and ended up laying the bike down and while in the process of that I took a ball hitch to the mouth.... yup that’s right my face slammed into a ball hitch. I had my helmet on but my visor wasn’t down. Luckily I lived to tell this but now undergoing a full nasal reconstruction and having broke several teeth. Lucky to be alive
Honestly I try to wear my jacket as much as I can but the Alabama heat makes it nearly impossible right now
My first shot on my friends Lambretta Vega wearing shorts and T-shirt, saw a car pull out of a give way sending me over the handlebars, hitting the side of a bus and sliding up the road removing skin from my head, elbows, hands, knees and oops-a-daisy.......
You'll only do that once if you're sensible.
Agree with your list.
I’m usually a pretty reckless guy. But THREE things that I ALWAYS take safety seriously are; firearms, work (especially if you do things like construction) and riding/motor sports.
Definitely some good advice man!
Great video Papa yam. Thanks for continuing to share your infinite wisdom with all of us to learn, and grow. Much love ❤️
That rider that landed safely on the roof, wow should way say skills or luck? Still amazing to me...
Ahhh so happy Im actually kinda early for this vid!! Thanks Yammie love your videos !!!
I just got a grom & after seeing this statistics I feel a shit ton safer, great video as always 🙌
Watching from the Philippines..🙂 Yam is the man!
Scorpion makes amazing Kevlar jeans and flannel, there is gear for all weather. As someone who commutes year round, I have hot weather gear and cold weather gear (rated up to -10), gear saves lives, and it can be inexpensive. You can still squid it out, while being safe. Wear your gear guys
I like how your making a safety video while going 80+ on a country road that is probably 55 mph.
80CJ5 80 is a slow warm up lap.
I'd like to add, stay away from alcohol AND drugs if you want to ride. One time I had been smoking some weed the evening before a ride. I really thought it would be out of my system the next afternoon. But I noticed I just wasn't as sharp and in control as other times. Luckily I didn't really have to go anywhere, so I went straight home. Not a nice experience.
I just learned how important gear is, my helmet saved me from major head injury but didn't save my leg which is healing rn (skin came off to bone level)
Great example of surviving an accident with a helmet is what happend to Yammie, SO ALWAYS WEAR HELMET Mates
Safety 1st is essential , i know non bikers view bikes as dangerous n risky , if we thought about the risks of everything we wouldnt do much .
Bikers know the risks but the Joy it gives you .....
Expect the unexpected always on the bike is great to keep in mind and that your invisible to car drivers. Oh yeah and dont drink agreed yammie .
Always good stuff yam ..always
Excellent video. Thank you for the safety tips.
I live in a no helmet state (NH)... I support people's right to choose to not wear one... that said I'll still view them as idiots. My father rode for decades without a helmet, finally in the last few years he started wearing one. I always say that a simple spill that you could just jump up and brush off, could easily be fatal without a helmet. It doesn't take much when it comes to brain trauma.
Finally got my permit! Wish me luck on the skills test! 👌
Good luck!
A&E Carpool took mine today. It’s stupid easy .