I have a little electric bike, and the town I live in is full of people with actual motorcycles, and every time they pass me they wave at me, and it makes me feel happy, because it shows that they acknowledge every single bike
I give the wave to scooters, mopeds , and lil’ electric bikes. It’s only Harley riders that often don’t unless you’re also on a Harley. Signed Kaw rider.
We speed away from the traffic light not only because of physics, but mainly to get away from the cars behind us asap. I even learned to do this in my lessons.
We also accelerate of off stop lights to get out of the "death zone" of the intersection. Something I have been questioned on; "Why do you stop at an angle at stop lights?" Simple, If rear-ended I want to squirt into the gap between the cars in front of me, not be crushed between the car in front of me and the idiot behind me..
Back when I was riding a 750 Norton Commando I was waiting at a light, I saw a car coming up fast behind me I knew he couldn't stop, I looked left/right quickly and took off...lucky as he slid through the entire intersection.
Always be looking for a bailout spot stopped or other wise. Started riding at 13 and still riding at 62 I've used the bailout 3 times 2 of the 3 would have killed me had I not had that mindset and my head always on a 360 degree swivel. You new rider's need to take that to heart. I've had a lot of friends that I use to ride with that are no longer riding with me because of alcohol, drugs or having the wrong mindset when they got on their bikes. Not preaching to any of you so don't think I am but remember one more thing. Don't ever think that you have mastered that bike the day you do it will turn on you. It demands respect just like a car or a gun.
Balls are hot… told a cop this when I was pulled over for standing up because he literally told me it was illegal to ride a bike while standing. I just told him I needed to air out the boys, he told me I should pull over and do it. Dude, no air for the balls if I’m not moving. Come on. Got the whole exchange on video.
When I'm engine braking, I always slightly apply my rear brake to help control the deceleration and signal that I'm slowing down. It also makes me feel much more experienced than I am.
You need to be using your front brake, Not, your rear brake, 75% of your stopping power is in front, .but, the main reason is you have much more control using the front. Think of it the same way as you would with a blowout. Front blows, you have much more control because the bars are in your hand and you can control the direction of bike more readily. Rear your at the mercy of the bike, rd etc. I personally preferred have control. Also keep in mind, your finger is much closer to the brake than your foot.
@@FastFXSI'm sure he knows that but he's saying he's using the less powerful rear brake mostly to get the brake light on while deaccelerating to make people behind aware...as opposed to just using engine braking where the brake light doesn't come on.
Fear is a really good and respected teacher. 👌 complacency kills. I respect every bike I get on. Every time I throw my leg over and start up, I accept that there's a chance I won't come back from that ride so every time I pull into my driveway or where ever I'm headed, its a relief and its satisfying. I never took any further training although I wish I had but after 15 years, I'm pretty aware of what I'm doing lol... not being cocky at all. I'm well aware I could just as easily make a mistake as anyone else on the road. I know guys who have been riding 20, 30 years and still make newbie mistakes, occasionally, but it happens.
I've been a full time rider for 5 years now. I always just assumed that the 'biker wave' was acknowledgement of each other putting their life on the line in the pursuit of a more exhilarating ride.
I got my first nod the other day (first week riding) on my vision 110 following a black S class on the way home from work. Saw some bikers coming the other way. The guy at the back was sat on a really nice Ducati, we exchanged nods; as I looked back the S class had stopped to turn right, I had to emergency brake and swerve left whilst wobbling all over the place and looking like a bellend.
@@curtekstrom9531 at least you can finally imagine being touched by another human being. Gotta take those W's when u can get them. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
I have heard 2 ways the wave is intended for one is the way Yammie told it, keep both wheels down the other is the way my dad told me, meaning the 2 fingers is an acknowledgement for being part of the 2% of riders on the road
I just started riding. I have a Monster 797. I wave at everyone on two wheels. I waved at 2 guys on electric scooters last time, and that made them happy.
I vividly remember the day after I got my Harley, I passed an old dude with a belly length white beard on an old Shovelhead and he gave me the side wave. To this day it still makes me feel like the coolest dude on earth
Two fingers down is actually originally a signal to let each other know all is well behind them as well as to say hello. E.G. tapping the top of your helmet being a sign of warning (heads up) to an on coming rider that their is a danger they are headed for. Remembering and practicing this was a priority when I was growing up on bikes.
In the UK, we can't do a hand wave as we're passing on the wrong side, so we 'head nod' to each other. One of the many reasons I love riding in the US or Europe so much- doing a two finger salute is so much cooler!
Along with greetings, peaceful journey. The wind also will not grab your hand or destabilize you as arm is down and back thus wind flows past, and freshness of open spaces flows around you!
Leaving a stop sign or stoplight also gets you out of the intersection more quickly. Intersections are one of the most dangerous areas on the road for motorcyclists.
Usually from Green light to start is 4 seconds, red light runners are used to it, don't jump out there too fast other people are running the red don't jump out in front of them.
If you’re on a bike you are a real biker. Whether you fall off a 50cc, 650cc or a 1340cc the tarmac hurts just the same. That’s why we all acknowledge and look out for each other…it’s a totally inclusive form of transport
As a truck driver dealing with cars doing to us drivers what bikes do to them is very therapeutic I suggest all big rig drivers to get a bike it definitely helps
And I suggest that everyone that gets a car or motorcycle licence should have to ride in a semi truck for a couple of days to get a idea of what not to do to semi trucks 😐
I'm a truck driver and ride...blows me away how unaware some riders are of stopping distances/length of trucks on passing etc. It's definitely made me even more aware and careful.
About a week ago, I was stopped at a red light in 1st gear. Across from me were two guys on sport bikes. They passed me and waved and like a moron I waved back with my left hand. I still think about that moment
Well, you are honest and that is humorous. The fact is everyone " Screws the Pooch" once and awhile, even the pro's. If they tell you otherwise, they are liars. As long as you don't destroy your ride laugh at it.
being an old school rider for 35 years a lot of these I knew. the standing up method. this also helps when you are moving Ina slow lane with traffic with lots of cars because bikers can do something that cagers cannot, get higher than the roof to see what ahead is happening.
Even better are the self cancelling indicators of a harley. I cannot count the time I have waited for them to turn off only to eventually hitting the button at the same moment they do.... An turn them back on again. 😂
@@wickedtwix I know the feeling :D Used to do that on my Harley too. Now I ride a Triumph and I'm glad I can turn the self cancelling off in the menus. I prefer to turn the blinkers off myself :)
“Leave some extra space between the car and the motorcycle”. Problem with that is it doesn’t account for the silly twat who thinks you’ve left him room to get between the car and the bike ahead. Still searching for the mythical beast Common Sense.
You're meant to be leaving space for people to merge. Maybe just don't be selfish and we'd see a lot less assholes on the street. If you aren't at least a few car lengths back then you are too close, if a bike in front has to emergency brake you're going to mow them down.
Brotherhood brother. We stand together. You know if something goes wrong, you got your brothers who will stand by you till you are safe and well taken care of. Throw the two. If you see a stranded brother, please pull over and help. Keep carrying that awesome legacy
Always lightly touch your brake, rear brake, when you are using the engine slow you down. Let drivers behind you know that you are slowing down, it could save your life.
Depending on many variables but it could apply the rear brake harder and you likely won’t be ready for it.. tread lightly when practicing this so you know what to expect.
Putting two fingers down also prevents your glove from being blown off. A lot of older riders ride with there turn signals on because the honking keeps them awake on long boring rides.
I once got ticketed for going over the white line. Once I explained to the Judge I ride a motorcycle. And with everybody so distracted with cellphones & texting; he dropped the charges. And yes I've taken my Harley off-road!
Why are car people on their phones? Why do they not use indicators? Why can they not merge? Why do they do the speed limit in the passing lane? It goes both ways, but id generally say that most motorcycle accidents beyond drunk driving and speeding are entirely the other persons/cars fault. People in cars are just completely oblivious and insulated, music blaring, texting with a drink in their hand a dog on their lap with a passenger yapping.
I drive a Jeep, so the waving very much a part of our culture, as well. Even though I don't ride, I usually try to give motorcycles a wider lane by pulling to the side in rush hour traffic to make it easier for them to split the lane. To all the riders that have given the wave to acknowledge the space I've made, you're welcome, and thanks for the friendly gesture!
Fun fact...The signal to alert others of a police car...was originally not a "tap" on the top of the head, but a fist placed thumb-side down on top..to imitate the old "bubble gum" single rotating light on top (that was replaced by the light bar)...yea, been riding a while.. :) Cheers
In Australia we raise our hand fist closed with your pointer finger pointing up and making a circular motion from the wrist to imitate a the old school flashing lights to warn of police the benefit of this signal is that if you happen to be driving a car at the time you can still give riders around you a heads up that they’ll understand
I joined the discord. I know this will probably get lost in the comments but sometimes when I’m home alone I like to go out in my garden and cover myself with dirt and pretend I’m a carrot.
I used to do that but I would pretend I was an onion. Once when I was digging myself back up I accidently cut myself with the shovel, my eyes stayed red and it looked like I was crying for over a week until my boo boo healed up. Now I pretend I'm a potato, and just stay away from deep fryers........✌️
The whole engine braking thing..... If people still drove standard cars they would understand this anyways 😅. Shoot when not on two wheels I drive a van that has a decent amount of engine braking and I don't use the brake pedal until I need to
Lol been riding from 14 years old now 70 life behind bars. Using the engine breaking is the best and fastest way in an emergency had a buddy riding in lead hated him up front cause if he seen a Tim’s no signal no slowing down it was like an emergency stop every time he did it. Never hit him once. Come to think of it I should have planted him. Well in a way I cant say never hit him once I did once maybe a few more but in the same fight. Notice I said HAD a buddy? Ride safe Brother 😎👊
I ride a yamaha 400 Majestic. It's Wyatt some call a maxscooter. I love being on 2 wheels. I, also feel much satisfaction when I get the wave from people on "real" motorcycles. I installed a module on my bike that flashes the brake light when I slow down without tapping my brakes. It's been helpful. Great video.
Biker wave comes from old racing days if someones takes over on the track they do the „peace“ or „v“ finger as a sign for victory. I love that this just became a sign of unity.
#3 Yes, bikes have a greater power to weight ratio and leave a stop sign/signal light quicker. But a large amount of bike/auto accidents happen at intersections. And that is why I leave the intersection quickly.
I'm used to it now, in the UK everyone waves. Had subarus, they wave. Had land rover, they wave. Drive a tractor, they wave. Got a classic yank truck, they wave. Now I ride a harley and all the other bikers nod because we Drive on the left so our clutch hand isn't visible 🤣
Leaving the light or stop sign at a high rate of speed is actually safer since most people seem to want to run over a motorcyclist and get away with it. As long as the bike is slow or stopped, makes it harder for them to dodge you.
I currently have a 150cc scooter rn since I'm a new rider, and the amount of serotonin I get when I get waved at is astronomical. It's so nice that community is open like that
I’m a car guy. I left lane drive and I always move over to allow lane splitters room for their safety. I almost always get the two down salute. Car guys gotta respect the bike riders. (I’m a nurse, I’ve seen the “ouch”).
'White-lining' is (or was in the 70s) legal in California. But it was mostly a legal loophole. First, most bikes are air cooled and CA freeways are justifiably infamous for their stand-still traffic. Second, bikes were legally permitted to share a lane with another bike - but since the law actually read "another vehicle' bikes could legally share a lane with a car; making 'white-lining' legal. (NOTE: this also meant that technically a 'white-liner was not suppose 'ride' the white-line. They were suppose to stay in one lane or the other, and if they changed lanes all requisite signaling was required. So, no white-line' weaving.) Put these two facts together and 'white-lining' was virtually a common way of life for bikers on LA freeways. (This type of "White-lining" ,aka Lane-splitting or Lane-sharing, is generally not legal outside of CA.) I tried it once in LA. But never again, and for good reasons. First, LOTS of CA drivers resent 'white-liners' and not a few will take aggressive actions against them. Second, I rode a dressed out tour bike - bigger bike, smaller mid-lane clearances. On top of that, I rode a Goldwing which is water cooled, so I didn't really have a NEED to take the added risk (or risk the threats) of 'white-lining'
I have been riding for 40 years and i I love riding my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 for the last 14 years. I always take precautions and ride safe. I don't do wheelies and show off. I like getting back home safe.
My FZ07 engine brake - I can lock up my rear tire from 3rd to 2nd. 2nd to 1st - all day. Drift starting (dont ask) needs 4th. I'm always aware of whats around me but Ive got in the habit of hitting the rear brake enough to light up my tail light when I downshift just to be extra safe and alert vehicles behind me. Its a super fun bike to ride but can be a bit squirrely even if just letting off the gas in the same gear around a corner. The Power Commander, Akrapovic exhaust and air filter helps Im sure... I came out of the womb riding a wheelie. Sorry for that image. I never stop respecting a bikes power or a cagers inability to see/hear me (or nature). Probably a good thing I let my CBR954RR go after 10 years. Loud pipes save lives - Im a believer. One thing I personally think you missed - when a biker revs really loud while in motion. Now, some do it because they like the sound but when youre riding and someone pulls out in front of you - or tries to get in your lane - similar to the turn signal stuck on - the horn button isnt always easy to hit. The throttle however - with a loud pipe - that driver knows something is up and they look (most of the time). I did however have a soccer mom literally try to kill me with her SUV when I did that with my CBR and Two Brothers exhaust. Icy roads even. I was doing 30. She had to have seen me. I had enough time to slow but hit the throttle (for noise) - she slammed her brakes. 500ft later the road split. I was going right (to work at 7:30AM) she was going left (to town) - she swerved over on me. Hmmfph. Anyway. Keep it rubber side down folks. (Oh side note - I 2 finger even scooters when I pass - were all just enjoying the ride right? Though I feel shaded when they dont wave back hehehe)
Recently started riding and I must say your advice is priceless. I've been looking at your videos and have learned alot especially choosing the right helmet since I'm claustrophobic. Going to get an HJC modular. PEACE LOVE AND SAFE RIDING 🏍🙏🏻✌🏻
Yeah I think he is justifying riding fast. I have a Gixxer 1000 and I can take off slow like a car if I want too, but it's so easy to just walk away from everyone that I just do it.
After 40 years I got my first motorcycle with self-canceling turn signals. It took me about a year to let the feature work on its own, habit habit habit.
Mine is self canceling in 30 sec. If to slight a turn. I still am all over turning them off quickly. I don't display brake light when down shifting. I am all about mirror and then display stutter stop brk. lights. Safe travels!
I’m still young and I’m gonna do my drivers license soon and buy a motorcycle, for now I’m limited to a bicycle and enjoy pulling wheelies, I aspire to ride a motorcycle and love your videos :)
I was like you a year ago. I lived off my bmx and couldn't wait to get my driver's and motorcycle licence. Fast forward to now and I finally have both. When you finally get it mate have fun and ride safe 🤙
Watching all your vids makes me want to get my own motorcycle so bad. Just can’t with all the bills and mouths to feed. Sad. At least your vids make me feel like I’m riding, so thanks so much for all the beautiful content.
I use engine braking a lot, but when I'm stopped or coming to a stop with a car behind me, I usually do a stop & go with my front brake lever. I think by flashing the brake light, it catches their eyes a little more.
Wow, I get that motorcycle greeting quite a bit in my car. Since lane splitting is legal here in California, quite a bit of riders do that when I move my car to give them more passing space on freeways during traffic jams.
When you get that after allowing more room for the motorcyclist, it's usually a "Thank you" or such, but yes, thank you comrade :P. I waved at a bicyclist the other day and they actually gave me a wave back, that was nice. Most motorcyclists are nice people, but if you see someone in no gear besides hopefully a helmet on a sport bike/crotch rocket, don't assume they are as nice.. htose guys tend to be short-tempered and only riding as fun rather than for commute+fun.
where I live some drivers making a left turn across my path wait for me to pass some wait quite a bit longer than they need to, they have plenty of room, but they still wait for me to pass I use to feel obliged to speed up a bit, but that could be dangerous if they actually dont see you when it happens, I hold my arm out and give them a high wave esp if its a school bus or big truck. Just my little way of saying "Hey bro... thanks for not killing me!"
I've been riding for 48 years. I'm 53 now .I started on a little Honda Z 50. Still have it by the way. Moved to a yz 80 and up. Then went to sport bikes. Now I've slowed way down and I ride a Harley fat boy. I really liked your video on explaining hand signals and the different types of bikes. Very cool. More people should know the things you just explained. Thank you.
I have been riding over 50 years. One of H-D's best features is self cancelling turn signals. They have had them for 30 years. I'm surprised that the Harley Hating Yammie even mentioned them. When I am riding my Ninja I catch my self on occasion forgetting to cancel the turn signal. It's very dangerous to leave on a turn signal, it's an accident waiting to happen. My street glide never lets me down, it works every time.
@@gizzyguzzi My 2014 Street Glide Special comes standard with the following. 1 High output 103cu/in air/oil cooled 45 degree V-twin putting out 105 ft/lbs torque. 2 Dual 4 pot front and 2 pot rear brakes by Brembo. 3 Brakes are linked above 25 mph. 4 Hydraulic clutch 5 ride by wire 6 Cruise control 7 Best paint and chrome in the industry 8 6.5" color touchscreen with AM/FM/WB, with blue tooth and navigation. 9 Resale value. Harley-Davidson's hold their value more than any other brand. 10 After market is huge so you can customize almost any part on the bike. 11 Comfort. a neutral seating position with a great seat, bars, and foot boards means long distance rides are easy.
@@marka2510 Good to hear they are finally putting brakes on Harleys now. Hydraulic clutches! WOW! And that AM FM touchscreen, lots of chrome, ride by wire, CC, Linked Brakes? No thanks. Let me know when they develop a good suspension.
@@gizzyguzzi I'm sure since Harley is owned by Kawasaki, they will get around to putting a better suspension under them. Then again since most HD lined are assembled in Mexico with parts from everywhere except the USA, they might not.
@@Mortan40175 Harley Davidson is NOT owned by kawasaki. And never has been. All Harley Davidson motorcycles for the US market are assembled in the US. Harley contracts parts to be manufactured from various factories around the world. But not all parts.
If you do another one on this topic I suggest explaining why we stop far left or right at intersections and also why we tend to ride on the far left as opposed to the center of the road.
tendency? anecdotal evidence at best. The center part of the lane is where all the debris ends up, as well as all the oil droplets... the center lane in heavy dew or light rain turns to a slip slide.
@@robertg5775 where the hell do you ride where cars still leak oil and are dropping debris on the pavement?! you stop at the left side of the lane, 10 feet back, and point your bike at the drivers side of the car in front of you for WHEN someone comes up behind you and does not stop. You go around the car infront of you who has seat belts and air bags and crumple zones - HE will survive, you will not survive getting pancaked between two vehicles We ride almost on the center line when the road is clear because on roads with trees and bushes right up to the edge of the pavement, you dont know when an animal will jump out into the street, from either side. Being near the centerline gives you the best options to see it coming, swerve and miss.
I just started riding a couple weeks ago and it’s crazy how many people don’t really give you room when driving behind you, even when I didn’t have a motorcycle when I was out driving my car I always gave bikers a little extra room
Too many morons out there. That’s why I stop writing Street bikes along time ago. People drive there cars with their head so far up their ass they can’t see daylight. Ride your street bike for a year or 2 get it out of your system then buy a dirtbike.
personally I always wear my bike boots or at least ankle boots when on my bike , during my early learning bike day's I tipped over on a 600 while on a training day ,luckily I was static at the time lol but the bike actually pinned me to the ground . I was wearing bike boots which saved my leg from the hot exhaust pipe . That sealed the wear bike boots deal for me . Silly things do happen to us all at some point . H
Harley guy told me he liked my rear flashing light. I was on a bicycle. All 2 wheelers should understand the importance of being seen. (Apologies to John Cleese)
I always hit the brake when stopping. I learned to drive a stick shot and have always had one. After being rear ended in a pickup (twice) because I'd down shift instead of braking.
If you have decent traction and functional calipers you can almost stop on a dime I found out rear brake pads every 2 years and brake fluid change as well and then caliper seals rebuild around 5-6 years best maintenance ratio for emergency stopping
Once I was riding with a best mate on a Ducati. I wondered why I was always on him once he slowed down without the break light, until I understood he had much more engine brake power than I did !
In the UK, because we drive on the left we nod our heads in acknowlegment of other riders, because if we waved we would have to take our hands of the throttle. The leg move is also used to thank motorists who pull over to let you pass, while slow filtering, as you need both hands on the throttle and close to the front brake.
I’m a cyclist and I always tell them when I can abt the #2 also gotta remember unlike cars that have that tick sound from the blinkers bikes don’t and even if they did with the wind in your face the helmet the engine noise and cars around it is really tough to hear
I rear ended a Harley who engine braked FAST and went from 65-20 in what seems like seconds. I felt bad. He was fine and actually apologized for not using his brake lights. I’m even more cautious now. Be safe
Here in New Zealand we drive on the other side of the road so your style of greeting passing bikers wouldn't get seen - we usually raise the left hand, or sometimes do a helmet nod :o 😎 👍
I haven't had a bike for years due to some physical issues but the last one I did have was a 1500 Suzuki. It was a great road bike. I admit my face was all smiles your entire video and a few times a real laugh. I'll have to check out a few of your other vids.Thanks. It started my day better than yesterday.
I ride a 100cc 2 stroke on a bicycle. Its equipped with lights and signals and all. More than one biker has used the blinker hand gesture when I have left mine blinking. Most of them chuckle and smile when they see me too. Also they do not seem to care that I am riding what amounts to a bicycle with a lawnmower engine on it.
I'm so glad I found this channel, it has everything for a person like me. Im new to bikes and I really don't know anything about the 2 wheel culture. Thanks alot because I'm actually learning
The downward pointing gesture confused me a lot, my first week on the bike. My instinct is to wave gently, like I do in the car. Everyone waves at eachother in their cars here; like, a greeting, not just to direct traffic or get attention. Anyways I figured it was, "two-down".
Why do smaller bike riders wear leathers and protective gear? Do they think they are big bike riders already? Nope, it's because they don't wanna get hurt if they come off.
Been run off the road couple times in California. Cousin flipped his bike doing 85 after hitting a dog. Cracked 3 ribs, scraped his back raw and survived it. This happened exactly one mile from home. Dress for the slide, not the ride
Engine breaking is very effective, too effective. When doing my lessons my instructor kept telling me to show some break light when scrubbing of 20+ mph to alert traffic behind. I'm aware of this as I did use engine breaking a lot without touching the breaks. I still do it but I touch the the break just enough to turn on the break light
I’ve been riding a bike all my life (I’m 64) and and learned a long time ago when I’m shifting down to slow my bike I just do a little pull on my front brake lever to show the people behind me I’m slowing down nothing drastic just a slight pull on the lever and when I’m stopped at a stop sign or light I hold that lever to keep that brake light on. FYI I don’t know why or when I picked it up it’s just something I’ve always done.
I'm a new guy, have only 3 years of experience motorcycling. My instructor also warned me about engine braking and giving at least a tap to the breaks so that cars behind know you're slowing down with engine brake. One thing I learned here in my city is to get away from cars at traffic lights: many people here check their phones at traffic lights and keep doing it when the green comes on. I have seen cars bump each other due to drivers not looking at the road when taking off at traffic lights, don't wanna try it while I'm on two wheels.
When in traffic and decelerating by rolling off the throttle or while stopped at a light without a car or two stopped behind me. I tap the front brake lever 2 or 3 rapid taps to activate the the brake light every 3 or 4 seconds until I see the car approaching from the rear decelerating. Always give yourself an exit path in stopped traffic and enough space between you and the car stopped in front of you to use it. The brake light flashing rapidly draws attention, there are modulating circuits to flash the brake light when the brakes are applied automatically that can be added to any bike.
Unless your in an occasional situation where you need to do it, I Think its stupid. Which is cheaper replacing brakes or clutch, transmission & motor parts?
THANK YOU! Same here. I just don't get it. Hey we are both on two wheels and a motor, gotta wave to each other. I can't think of anything else where everyone has this compulsion to wave because of something so common place in common. ...Now granted...if it's really raining hard, or really cold and raining, ok, I might break down and give a ya a wave. It's spring time and every rider is out..nope.
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Most of your points are pointless acesses for poor riding
I feel a little bit of guilt leaving for work on my Harley at 7am hahahaha
I have a little electric bike, and the town I live in is full of people with actual motorcycles, and every time they pass me they wave at me, and it makes me feel happy, because it shows that they acknowledge every single bike
@Tee Two indeed
Electric sigh 😔
But I'll give you a thumbs up any way
@@davidphelps680 lol I don't have my bike license yet so I'm stuck with electric until then🤣
I give the wave to scooters, mopeds , and lil’ electric bikes. It’s only Harley riders that often don’t unless you’re also on a Harley. Signed Kaw rider.
I received my first biker wave the other day. It might be the most gratifying thing in the entire universe
I still remember the satisfaction of getting my first ones while on a TW200
I giggled like a little girl in my helmet to like the first 10 biker waves😂
I've been riding over half a year now and it still gives me a huge smile when someone returns a nod
I got my bike a few weeks ago. When I went on a 40 minute ride literally none of the other bikers did 2 wheels down. I was a little upset 🤣.
Caught my first few waves on a Honda grom, it was awesome to feel included on that lil thing
We speed away from the traffic light not only because of physics, but mainly to get away from the cars behind us asap. I even learned to do this in my lessons.
When bikes in front of me “speed away” from light, I roll up tight behind them to reach them a lesson
@@chrisaskme811 Yeah, that will make the road a lot safer for all of us!
@@chrisaskme811 do that to me and when I break off you’re catching a lil surprise then good luck catching up 😘
@@chrisaskme811 grow up, Chris.
@@grqfes come ride in front of me, just installed a new riot bumper with your name on it
As a truck driver and bike rider the wave you get as a rider gives the same feeling as pumping your arm to a trucker. It makes our day so don't stop
We also accelerate of off stop lights to get out of the "death zone" of the intersection. Something I have been questioned on; "Why do you stop at an angle at stop lights?" Simple, If rear-ended I want to squirt into the gap between the cars in front of me, not be crushed between the car in front of me and the idiot behind me..
thats a good one ive never consider thx for the tip
We also accelerate of off stop lights because it's fun. :D.
Back when I was riding a 750 Norton Commando I was waiting at a light, I saw a car coming up fast behind me I knew he couldn't stop, I looked left/right quickly and took off...lucky as he slid through the entire intersection.
Always be looking for a bailout spot stopped or other wise. Started riding at 13 and still riding at 62 I've used the bailout 3 times 2 of the 3 would have killed me had I not had that mindset and my head always on a 360 degree swivel. You new rider's need to take that to heart. I've had a lot of friends that I use to ride with that are no longer riding with me because of alcohol, drugs or having the wrong mindset when they got on their bikes. Not preaching to any of you so don't think I am but remember one more thing. Don't ever think that you have mastered that bike the day you do it will turn on you. It demands respect just like a car or a gun.
and to get away from all the cars that are stopped at the intersection with us.
Why is that motorcyclist standing up?
Because my ass hurts.
Swamp ass
You've got that right sometimes you have just got to stretch things out and can't stop right now.
Balls are hot… told a cop this when I was pulled over for standing up because he literally told me it was illegal to ride a bike while standing. I just told him I needed to air out the boys, he told me I should pull over and do it. Dude, no air for the balls if I’m not moving. Come on. Got the whole exchange on video.
@@TeamTNTperformance Same, though I didn't get pulled over but my balls were not positioned right so I was literally crushing them. Not fun. 😅
@@TeamTNTperformance that cops balls probably hurt as well that would explain his bad mood/attitude
When I'm engine braking, I always slightly apply my rear brake to help control the deceleration and signal that I'm slowing down. It also makes me feel much more experienced than I am.
You need to be using your front brake, Not, your rear brake, 75% of your stopping power is in front, .but, the main reason is you have much more control using the front. Think of it the same way as you would with a blowout. Front blows, you have much more control because the bars are in your hand and you can control the direction of bike more readily. Rear your at the mercy of the bike, rd etc. I personally preferred have control. Also keep in mind, your finger is much closer to the brake than your foot.
Applies especially when cornering through curves
@@FastFXSI'm sure he knows that but he's saying he's using the less powerful rear brake mostly to get the brake light on while deaccelerating to make people behind aware...as opposed to just using engine braking where the brake light doesn't come on.
I tap my car brakes when I an engine braking my manual transmission car
@@FastFXS sounds like you need to take notes instead of giving advice. You apply rear brake to activate brake light when down shifting
PLEASE, everyone, DON'T stop after the Basic MC Course. Get continuing training as long as you ride! Your life is worth it!
Or... Just get a truck haha
No
AGREE ! The "knee pressed into the gas tank" trick saved my life TWICE, so far.
The best training you can get to ride a street bike is to start with a dirt bike.
Fear is a really good and respected teacher. 👌 complacency kills. I respect every bike I get on. Every time I throw my leg over and start up, I accept that there's a chance I won't come back from that ride so every time I pull into my driveway or where ever I'm headed, its a relief and its satisfying. I never took any further training although I wish I had but after 15 years, I'm pretty aware of what I'm doing lol... not being cocky at all. I'm well aware I could just as easily make a mistake as anyone else on the road. I know guys who have been riding 20, 30 years and still make newbie mistakes, occasionally, but it happens.
I've been a full time rider for 5 years now. I always just assumed that the 'biker wave' was acknowledgement of each other putting their life on the line in the pursuit of a more exhilarating ride.
Thats what the head nod means to me in the UK
I got my first nod the other day (first week riding) on my vision 110 following a black S class on the way home from work. Saw some bikers coming the other way. The guy at the back was sat on a really nice Ducati, we exchanged nods; as I looked back the S class had stopped to turn right, I had to emergency brake and swerve left whilst wobbling all over the place and looking like a bellend.
I always thought they were just giving each other a Virtual Reach Around.
@@curtekstrom9531 at least you can finally imagine being touched by another human being. Gotta take those W's when u can get them. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
I have heard 2 ways the wave is intended for
one is the way Yammie told it, keep both wheels down
the other is the way my dad told me, meaning the 2 fingers is an acknowledgement for being part of the 2% of riders on the road
I just started riding. I have a Monster 797. I wave at everyone on two wheels. I waved at 2 guys on electric scooters last time, and that made them happy.
I vividly remember the day after I got my Harley, I passed an old dude with a belly length white beard on an old Shovelhead and he gave me the side wave. To this day it still makes me feel like the coolest dude on earth
First Harley must be like having your first born. It’s a very cool feeling.
Two fingers down is actually originally a signal to let each other know all is well behind them as well as to say hello. E.G. tapping the top of your helmet being a sign of warning (heads up) to an on coming rider that their is a danger they are headed for. Remembering and practicing this was a priority when I was growing up on bikes.
Lol i only see it when the police are around
@@ras4782 that’s what it means, POLICE ahead
Wrong. It means keep the “2” wheels on the Road. Rubber down shiny side up.
Amen
Patting ur head means cops cops. Least out in my neck of the woods
In the UK, we can't do a hand wave as we're passing on the wrong side, so we 'head nod' to each other. One of the many reasons I love riding in the US or Europe so much- doing a two finger salute is so much cooler!
You could do a Peace Sign in front of the face though!
It seems like it might be easier since you don’t need to let off the clutch
@@5disguised Yea, but you lose your throttle hand which is way more important.
@@rkba4923 Not in Britain, could be mistaken for a two finger salute lol.
When I pass friends we give each other the bird
Along with greetings, peaceful journey. The wind also will not grab your hand or destabilize you as arm is down and back thus wind flows past, and freshness of open spaces flows around you!
Leaving a stop sign or stoplight also gets you out of the intersection more quickly. Intersections are one of the most dangerous areas on the road for motorcyclists.
Usually from Green light to start is 4 seconds, red light runners are used to it, don't jump out there too fast other people are running the red don't jump out in front of them.
I started riding recently and I got my first waive yesterday and I felt like a real biker
If you’re on a bike you are a real biker. Whether you fall off a 50cc, 650cc or a 1340cc the tarmac hurts just the same. That’s why we all acknowledge and look out for each other…it’s a totally inclusive form of transport
As a truck driver dealing with cars doing to us drivers what bikes do to them is very therapeutic I suggest all big rig drivers to get a bike it definitely helps
And I suggest that everyone that gets a car or motorcycle licence should have to ride in a semi truck for a couple of days to get a idea of what not to do to semi trucks 😐
@@destinationunknown7857 Amen
@@destinationunknown7857 I’ll pass.
Lol. For real. I do both
I'm a truck driver and ride...blows me away how unaware some riders are of stopping distances/length of trucks on passing etc. It's definitely made me even more aware and careful.
About a week ago, I was stopped at a red light in 1st gear. Across from me were two guys on sport bikes. They passed me and waved and like a moron I waved back with my left hand. I still think about that moment
happens to the best of us 😂
Well, you are honest and that is humorous. The fact is everyone " Screws the Pooch" once and awhile, even the pro's. If they tell you otherwise, they are liars. As long as you don't destroy your ride laugh at it.
That's why I usually just nod when my hand's on the clutch.
I lol almost done that but well that hand is on clutch very dangorous
That is why I nod. I know how important the hand(s) are. Particularly when one is stopped.
being an old school rider for 35 years a lot of these I knew. the standing up method. this also helps when you are moving Ina slow lane with traffic with lots of cars because bikers can do something that cagers cannot, get higher than the roof to see what ahead is happening.
I got a 50cc dirt bike and the wave happens EVERY time. It isnt even considered a motorcycle more likely a scooter by law but still. It makes my day
I would get it on my 50cc scooter when I would go on long rides, longest ride was like 200 miles unfortunately it was stolen from me at gunpoint.
The best is when you cancel the blinker and it keeps going 🙄
Even better are the self cancelling indicators of a harley. I cannot count the time I have waited for them to turn off only to eventually hitting the button at the same moment they do.... An turn them back on again. 😂
@@wickedtwix that's hilarious. Must be frustrating lmfao
You must have a ktm
@@wickedtwix I know the feeling :D Used to do that on my Harley too. Now I ride a Triumph and I'm glad I can turn the self cancelling off in the menus. I prefer to turn the blinkers off myself :)
Does anyone else obsessively hit the cancel blinker button all the time while riding?
as a car dude and a rider, since i started riding ive been letting bikers have so much more space. These are great things to explain, thank you~
This. I do this too when i drive my car instead of my bike
once u become a rider u also may predict what the rider next to u wants (when u are in a car)
“Leave some extra space between the car and the motorcycle”. Problem with that is it doesn’t account for the silly twat who thinks you’ve left him room to get between the car and the bike ahead. Still searching for the mythical beast Common Sense.
You'll be searching for a very long time....
You're meant to be leaving space for people to merge. Maybe just don't be selfish and we'd see a lot less assholes on the street.
If you aren't at least a few car lengths back then you are too close, if a bike in front has to emergency brake you're going to mow them down.
@@QuakeGamerROTMG surely that’s where common sense comes in right?
never gonna happen on our roads where there is worst traffic and everyone is racing
Lol
Brotherhood brother. We stand together. You know if something goes wrong, you got your brothers who will stand by you till you are safe and well taken care of. Throw the two. If you see a stranded brother, please pull over and help. Keep carrying that awesome legacy
Here in the United Kingdom when I fist started riding motorcycles…I kept getting people on other bike nodding at me…I thought WTF they nodding at 😂
Always lightly touch your brake, rear brake, when you are using the engine slow you down. Let drivers behind you know that you are slowing down, it could save your life.
Depending on many variables but it could apply the rear brake harder and you likely won’t be ready for it.. tread lightly when practicing this so you know what to expect.
why do motorcyclist lean while turning
me : tO smElL tHe GrouNd
It's the lean that turns the Bike.It's like riding a bicycle,unless you are in a parking lot,driveway or going real slow.
Putting two fingers down also prevents your glove from being blown off. A lot of older riders ride with there turn signals on because the honking keeps them awake on long boring rides.
Down shifting at to high rpm will skid the back tire and wear it out sooner
I give riders all the respect they deserve! Drive crazy on people's bumper, fly in and out of traffic then nope
Please make a “Texas roads to explore” vid! 🤘
Step 1: drive to a state with some actual curvies and changes in elevation
Just go out and explore yourself. You'll enjoy it much more
Drive from anywhere to Marfa. After that, Google “Best BBQ in Texas.” Visit them all.
@@isaiahpost2877 laughs in hill country
Please
I didn’t know to flick your brakes when down shifting. Thanks! I just did it naturally for my safety
Yammie: Are you a filthy cager?
Me: .... sometimes 😅
I once got ticketed for going over the white line. Once I explained to the Judge I ride a motorcycle. And with everybody so distracted with cellphones & texting; he dropped the charges. And yes I've taken my Harley off-road!
Why do they continually drive at excessive speeds? Why do they weave dangerously among the cars? Why do they ignore safety rules?
Why are car people on their phones?
Why do they not use indicators?
Why can they not merge?
Why do they do the speed limit in the passing lane?
It goes both ways, but id generally say that most motorcycle accidents beyond drunk driving and speeding are entirely the other persons/cars fault. People in cars are just completely oblivious and insulated, music blaring, texting with a drink in their hand a dog on their lap with a passenger yapping.
I drive a Jeep, so the waving very much a part of our culture, as well.
Even though I don't ride, I usually try to give motorcycles a wider lane by pulling to the side in rush hour traffic to make it easier for them to split the lane. To all the riders that have given the wave to acknowledge the space I've made, you're welcome, and thanks for the friendly gesture!
Same for drivers of (older) Land Rovers!
Fun fact...The signal to alert others of a police car...was originally not a "tap" on the top of the head, but a fist placed thumb-side down on top..to imitate the old "bubble gum" single rotating light on top (that was replaced by the light bar)...yea, been riding a while.. :)
Cheers
Interesting!
In Australia we raise our hand fist closed with your pointer finger pointing up and making a circular motion from the wrist to imitate a the old school flashing lights to warn of police the benefit of this signal is that if you happen to be driving a car at the time you can still give riders around you a heads up that they’ll understand
To me,the biker wave has always been a way of saying "ride safe,look out for cagers and long live the brotherhood!"
I joined the discord. I know this will probably get lost in the comments but sometimes when I’m home alone I like to go out in my garden and cover myself with dirt and pretend I’m a carrot.
I used to do that but I would pretend I was an onion. Once when I was digging myself back up I accidently cut myself with the shovel, my eyes stayed red and it looked like I was crying for over a week until my boo boo healed up. Now I pretend I'm a potato, and just stay away from deep fryers........✌️
That’s nice
why is this one of the top comments for me 💀
My 2013 GoldWing F6B DELUXE is my first time with self-cancelling signals. I'm still trying to get use to this after 40 plus years of riding.
@Peter Alexander So far, they're pretty good.
As far as the blinker goes, it could be you just have a BMW and haven't figured out the blinkers in 10 years.
😂😂
Don't BMWs have self canceling turn signals?
@@raybrensike42 Not all bmws most have it but the budget bmws under 10 k don't have a lot luxury features .
The whole engine braking thing..... If people still drove standard cars they would understand this anyways 😅. Shoot when not on two wheels I drive a van that has a decent amount of engine braking and I don't use the brake pedal until I need to
Lol been riding from 14 years old now 70 life behind bars. Using the engine breaking is the best and fastest way in an emergency had a buddy riding in lead hated him up front cause if he seen a Tim’s no signal no slowing down it was like an emergency stop every time he did it. Never hit him once. Come to think of it I should have planted him. Well in a way I cant say never hit him once I did once maybe a few more but in the same fight. Notice I said HAD a buddy? Ride safe Brother 😎👊
I also got my first motorcycle wave last week,and I was riding my scooter. I was on cloud nine and felt like a million bucks,thanks motorcycle guy.
That was an accident, my bad.
I ride a yamaha 400 Majestic. It's Wyatt some call a maxscooter. I love being on 2 wheels. I, also feel much satisfaction when I get the wave from people on "real" motorcycles.
I installed a module on my bike that flashes the brake light when I slow down without tapping my brakes. It's been helpful. Great video.
Biker wave comes from old racing days if someones takes over on the track they do the „peace“ or „v“ finger as a sign for victory.
I love that this just became a sign of unity.
Fellow riders can usually tell I ride when I’m driving in my car. Because I leave a good amount of space behind them. Haha
Gotta love it.
I sit up tall and wave my whole arm like you're my best friend I haven't seen in a long time.
#3 Yes, bikes have a greater power to weight ratio and leave a stop sign/signal light quicker. But a large amount of bike/auto accidents happen at intersections. And that is why I leave the intersection quickly.
That sign in the headline is simple
it means , yeah i cant believe its
still running either mate. R
have a great ride
I received my first motorcycle wave. It’s an awesome feeling!
I've been riding for over a year and it still makes me happy every time I get a biker wave 😅 like "yes, we are friends!"
I'm used to it now, in the UK everyone waves.
Had subarus, they wave. Had land rover, they wave. Drive a tractor, they wave. Got a classic yank truck, they wave. Now I ride a harley and all the other bikers nod because we Drive on the left so our clutch hand isn't visible 🤣
Well good for you, big deal a total stranger waved at you
@@sendit1158 you must be fun at parties
@@mattbollig3039 life of the party
Blinker is not just about forgetting, it's also when you don't press it to cancel correctly, since the hand in thick glove is less sensitive.
Or if they're self cancelling but often don't do it and then sometimes you cancel it manually right after it actually self cancelled 🤦
I love it when a rider is leaning 10 degrees and still dragging a knee because his body is hanging 3/4 of the way
Some old guys grew up with bias tires that’s how they learned to keep the tread on they road.
Hilarious! I just asked my buddy if he does the “I’m too cool for this bike” wave.
Leaving the light or stop sign at a high rate of speed is actually safer since most people seem to want to run over a motorcyclist and get away with it. As long as the bike is slow or stopped, makes it harder for them to dodge you.
Q-tip bumped me hard at a light. Didn't lay it down, but damn!
Turning off my blinker has literally been the friggin HARDEST DAMN THING for me to remember to do since owning my bike over the past few weeks.
It’s tricky right, I keep forgetting all the time and I’ve only been riding 60 years.
Yup.
I currently have a 150cc scooter rn since I'm a new rider, and the amount of serotonin I get when I get waved at is astronomical. It's so nice that community is open like that
Me too
Got my first wave on a scooter had no clue why they waved lol.
Hell I get waved at on my quad but might be telling me to slow down. Not sure. Lol
Just got me a 150cc, also ride a vfr800 but around town at my age the 150cc scooter is perfect for errands
Not for scooters bro
I’m a car guy. I left lane drive and I always move over to allow lane splitters room for their safety. I almost always get the two down salute.
Car guys gotta respect the bike riders. (I’m a nurse, I’ve seen the “ouch”).
'White-lining' is (or was in the 70s) legal in California. But it was mostly a legal loophole. First, most bikes are air cooled and CA freeways are justifiably infamous for their stand-still traffic. Second, bikes were legally permitted to share a lane with another bike - but since the law actually read "another vehicle' bikes could legally share a lane with a car; making 'white-lining' legal. (NOTE: this also meant that technically a 'white-liner was not suppose 'ride' the white-line. They were suppose to stay in one lane or the other, and if they changed lanes all requisite signaling was required. So, no white-line' weaving.) Put these two facts together and 'white-lining' was virtually a common way of life for bikers on LA freeways. (This type of "White-lining" ,aka Lane-splitting or Lane-sharing, is generally not legal outside of CA.)
I tried it once in LA. But never again, and for good reasons. First, LOTS of CA drivers resent 'white-liners' and not a few will take aggressive actions against them. Second, I rode a dressed out tour bike - bigger bike, smaller mid-lane clearances. On top of that, I rode a Goldwing which is water cooled, so I didn't really have a NEED to take the added risk (or risk the threats) of 'white-lining'
I have been riding for 40 years and i I love riding my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 for the last 14 years. I always take precautions and ride safe. I don't do wheelies and show off. I like getting back home safe.
My FZ07 engine brake - I can lock up my rear tire from 3rd to 2nd. 2nd to 1st - all day. Drift starting (dont ask) needs 4th. I'm always aware of whats around me but Ive got in the habit of hitting the rear brake enough to light up my tail light when I downshift just to be extra safe and alert vehicles behind me. Its a super fun bike to ride but can be a bit squirrely even if just letting off the gas in the same gear around a corner. The Power Commander, Akrapovic exhaust and air filter helps Im sure... I came out of the womb riding a wheelie. Sorry for that image. I never stop respecting a bikes power or a cagers inability to see/hear me (or nature). Probably a good thing I let my CBR954RR go after 10 years. Loud pipes save lives - Im a believer. One thing I personally think you missed - when a biker revs really loud while in motion. Now, some do it because they like the sound but when youre riding and someone pulls out in front of you - or tries to get in your lane - similar to the turn signal stuck on - the horn button isnt always easy to hit. The throttle however - with a loud pipe - that driver knows something is up and they look (most of the time). I did however have a soccer mom literally try to kill me with her SUV when I did that with my CBR and Two Brothers exhaust. Icy roads even. I was doing 30. She had to have seen me. I had enough time to slow but hit the throttle (for noise) - she slammed her brakes. 500ft later the road split. I was going right (to work at 7:30AM) she was going left (to town) - she swerved over on me. Hmmfph. Anyway. Keep it rubber side down folks. (Oh side note - I 2 finger even scooters when I pass - were all just enjoying the ride right? Though I feel shaded when they dont wave back hehehe)
"bike-curious" is a winner.
Recently started riding and I must say your advice is priceless. I've been looking at your videos and have learned alot especially choosing the right helmet since I'm claustrophobic. Going to get an HJC modular. PEACE LOVE AND SAFE RIDING 🏍🙏🏻✌🏻
"Leave the light fast due to power and weight"
Me: *with the throttle twisted*
*hitting rev limiter at wide open throttle*
"Yeah man it's natural bikes just have a better power to weight ratio"
Sorry officer the raw torque threw me back and I was just trying to hold on.
Yeah I think he is justifying riding fast. I have a Gixxer 1000 and I can take off slow like a car if I want too, but it's so easy to just walk away from everyone that I just do it.
I just love the sound 😎
Putting some distance between you and jackrabbit start person behind you… fun to🤷🏻
Ahhh Hamilton Pool rd. Grew up in this area in the 80s/90s, and now finally riding it! Thanks for helping us noobs with the cool videos.
I just got a road king and got my 1st 👋. Made me feel all fuzzy lol
After 40 years I got my first motorcycle with self-canceling turn signals. It took me about a year to let the feature work on its own, habit habit habit.
Mine is self canceling in 30 sec. If to slight a turn. I still am all over turning them off quickly. I don't display brake light when down shifting. I am all about mirror and then display stutter stop brk. lights. Safe travels!
I’m still young and I’m gonna do my drivers license soon and buy a motorcycle, for now I’m limited to a bicycle and enjoy pulling wheelies, I aspire to ride a motorcycle and love your videos :)
Wheelies…. on a… bicycle?
We got Rossi 2.0 here
I was like you a year ago. I lived off my bmx and couldn't wait to get my driver's and motorcycle licence. Fast forward to now and I finally have both. When you finally get it mate have fun and ride safe 🤙
@@Lazar-w9u not having to pedal to lift the front wheel 👌
Watching all your vids makes me want to get my own motorcycle so bad. Just can’t with all the bills and mouths to feed. Sad. At least your vids make me feel like I’m riding, so thanks so much for all the beautiful content.
That was me for 2 years. Riding now though it'll happen. In the mean time it's an awesome substitute haha
Get a small off road bike then. Get it! Do it!
Get a 1100 V Star, cheap and reliable
0:59 jokes on you, Im a car guy and motorcycle guy
Car guys are better they are less rush than bikers
Aha i am a car guy and motorcycle guy as well
@@pringlessorted4644and this is just incorrect not all motorcyclists are in a rush
Thank you for this video because I got my first bike yesterday and had no idea about any of this and now I do and can be a better rider
I generally tap my brakes when I down shift, just to be helpful. Also I don't wanna get hit
I use engine braking a lot, but when I'm stopped or coming to a stop with a car behind me, I usually do a stop & go with my front brake lever. I think by flashing the brake light, it catches their eyes a little more.
It does. They actually make, and are heavily promoting a unit that causes your brake light to flash when you engine brake.
30% of the fatalities in AZ are from rear enders. I tap the brake to let people know I'm there.
Wow, I get that motorcycle greeting quite a bit in my car. Since lane splitting is legal here in California, quite a bit of riders do that when I move my car to give them more passing space on freeways during traffic jams.
I just saw your comment, but I posted the same thing. Not going to lie, I appreciate the little acknowledgement and comradery.
When you get that after allowing more room for the motorcyclist, it's usually a "Thank you" or such, but yes, thank you comrade :P.
I waved at a bicyclist the other day and they actually gave me a wave back, that was nice. Most motorcyclists are nice people, but if you see someone in no gear besides hopefully a helmet on a sport bike/crotch rocket, don't assume they are as nice.. htose guys tend to be short-tempered and only riding as fun rather than for commute+fun.
I always try to acknowledge a car when I see them intentionally make room for me. It is appreciated in the biker community. So thank you.
A little courtesy goes a long way.
where I live some drivers making a left turn across my path wait for me to pass
some wait quite a bit longer than they need to, they have plenty of room, but they still wait for me to pass
I use to feel obliged to speed up a bit, but that could be dangerous if they actually dont see you
when it happens, I hold my arm out and give them a high wave
esp if its a school bus or big truck.
Just my little way of saying "Hey bro... thanks for not killing me!"
You’ve got the perfect voice for learning on RUclips
I've been riding for 48 years. I'm 53 now .I started on a little Honda Z 50. Still have it by the way. Moved to a yz 80 and up. Then went to sport bikes. Now I've slowed way down and I ride a Harley fat boy. I really liked your video on explaining hand signals and the different types of bikes. Very cool. More people should know the things you just explained. Thank you.
I have been riding over 50 years. One of H-D's best features is self cancelling turn signals. They have had them for 30 years. I'm surprised that the Harley Hating Yammie even mentioned them. When I am riding my Ninja I catch my self on occasion forgetting to cancel the turn signal. It's very dangerous to leave on a turn signal, it's an accident waiting to happen. My street glide never lets me down, it works every time.
what are the other 'best features'? Cause I don't see any.
@@gizzyguzzi My 2014 Street Glide Special comes standard with the following.
1 High output 103cu/in air/oil cooled 45 degree V-twin putting out 105 ft/lbs torque.
2 Dual 4 pot front and 2 pot rear brakes by Brembo.
3 Brakes are linked above 25 mph.
4 Hydraulic clutch
5 ride by wire
6 Cruise control
7 Best paint and chrome in the industry
8 6.5" color touchscreen with AM/FM/WB, with blue tooth and navigation.
9 Resale value. Harley-Davidson's hold their value more than any other brand.
10 After market is huge so you can customize almost any part on the bike.
11 Comfort. a neutral seating position with a great seat, bars, and foot boards means long distance rides are easy.
@@marka2510 Good to hear they are finally putting brakes on Harleys now. Hydraulic clutches! WOW! And that AM FM touchscreen, lots of chrome, ride by wire, CC, Linked Brakes? No thanks. Let me know when they develop a good suspension.
@@gizzyguzzi I'm sure since Harley is owned by Kawasaki, they will get around to putting a better suspension under them. Then again since most HD lined are assembled in Mexico with parts from everywhere except the USA, they might not.
@@Mortan40175 Harley Davidson is NOT owned by kawasaki. And never has been. All Harley Davidson motorcycles for the US market are assembled in the US.
Harley contracts parts to be manufactured from various factories around the world. But not all parts.
If you do another one on this topic I suggest explaining why we stop far left or right at intersections and also why we tend to ride on the far left as opposed to the center of the road.
tendency? anecdotal evidence at best. The center part of the lane is where all the debris ends up, as well as all the oil droplets... the center lane in heavy dew or light rain turns to a slip slide.
@@robertg5775 where the hell do you ride where cars still leak oil and are dropping debris on the pavement?!
you stop at the left side of the lane, 10 feet back, and point your bike at the drivers side of the car in front of you for WHEN someone comes up behind you and does not stop. You go around the car infront of you who has seat belts and air bags and crumple zones - HE will survive, you will not survive getting pancaked between two vehicles
We ride almost on the center line when the road is clear because on roads with trees and bushes right up to the edge of the pavement, you dont know when an animal will jump out into the street, from either side. Being near the centerline gives you the best options to see it coming, swerve and miss.
I just started riding a couple weeks ago and it’s crazy how many people don’t really give you room when driving behind you, even when I didn’t have a motorcycle when I was out driving my car I always gave bikers a little extra room
This is because:
Unlike you and I, a large majority of people on the road are impatient morons that lack courtesy.
And this is why I fucking gun it. Makes me so paranoid.
Pocket full of pennies goes along way…….
Too many morons out there. That’s why I stop writing Street bikes along time ago. People drive there cars with their head so far up their ass they can’t see daylight. Ride your street bike for a year or 2 get it out of your system then buy a dirtbike.
personally I always wear my bike boots or at least ankle boots when on my bike , during my early learning bike day's I tipped over on a 600 while on a training day ,luckily I was static at the time lol but the bike actually pinned me to the ground . I was wearing bike boots which saved my leg from the hot exhaust pipe . That sealed the wear bike boots deal for me . Silly things do happen to us all at some point .
H
wear all your gear
all the time
Harley guy told me he liked my rear flashing light. I was on a bicycle. All 2 wheelers should understand the importance of being seen. (Apologies to John Cleese)
I always hit the brake when stopping. I learned to drive a stick shot and have always had one. After being rear ended in a pickup (twice) because I'd down shift instead of braking.
i avoid down shifting to brake, just press brakes while also doing engine braking on same gear
If you have decent traction and functional calipers you can almost stop on a dime I found out rear brake pads every 2 years and brake fluid change as well and then caliper seals rebuild around 5-6 years best maintenance ratio for emergency stopping
Just finished the MSF course. I learned a lot and had a fun time doing it! Yam was right.
Once I was riding with a best mate on a Ducati. I wondered why I was always on him once he slowed down without the break light, until I understood he had much more engine brake power than I did !
In the UK, because we drive on the left we nod our heads in acknowlegment of other riders, because if we waved we would have to take our hands of the throttle. The leg move is also used to thank motorists who pull over to let you pass, while slow filtering, as you need both hands on the throttle and close to the front brake.
Yeah, the two fingers thing is ‘universal’ in the same way as the ‘World Series’.😉✌️
I’m a cyclist and I always tell them when I can abt the #2 also gotta remember unlike cars that have that tick sound from the blinkers bikes don’t and even if they did with the wind in your face the helmet the engine noise and cars around it is really tough to hear
Always tap your brake lever to light up the break light when you're engine braking to slow down in traffic.
Good advice
I rear ended a Harley who engine braked FAST and went from 65-20 in what seems like seconds. I felt bad. He was fine and actually apologized for not using his brake lights. I’m even more cautious now. Be safe
many riders cause the problems. beware their are cars everywhere !
Here in New Zealand we drive on the other side of the road so your style of greeting passing bikers wouldn't get seen - we usually raise the left hand, or sometimes do a helmet nod :o 😎 👍
It's awesome to see alot of riders on the nz roads. Even recieved and given the nod or wave
I haven't had a bike for years due to some physical issues but the last one I did have was a 1500 Suzuki. It was a great road bike. I admit my face was all smiles your entire video and a few times a real laugh. I'll have to check out a few of your other vids.Thanks. It started my day better than yesterday.
I ride a 100cc 2 stroke on a bicycle. Its equipped with lights and signals and all. More than one biker has used the blinker hand gesture when I have left mine blinking. Most of them chuckle and smile when they see me too. Also they do not seem to care that I am riding what amounts to a bicycle with a lawnmower engine on it.
I'm so glad I found this channel, it has everything for a person like me. Im new to bikes and I really don't know anything about the 2 wheel culture. Thanks alot because I'm actually learning
The downward pointing gesture confused me a lot, my first week on the bike. My instinct is to wave gently, like I do in the car. Everyone waves at eachother in their cars here; like, a greeting, not just to direct traffic or get attention. Anyways I figured it was, "two-down".
"We're better than car guys" Me, a mainly car guy diving into motorcycles. I guess I'm winning on both sides 😂
It's Respect to a biker or trucker
When I was younger it always meant two wheels on the road as a way of saying stay safe and some acknowledgment of eachother for riding
I got a biker wave yesterday, *feels good man*
Most will wave. You'll come across some HD riders that think their too cool for that, but whatev
Why do smaller bike riders wear leathers and protective gear? Do they think they are big bike riders already?
Nope, it's because they don't wanna get hurt if they come off.
Skin does not wear well against pavement.
When they fall off
Been run off the road couple times in California. Cousin flipped his bike doing 85 after hitting a dog. Cracked 3 ribs, scraped his back raw and survived it. This happened exactly one mile from home. Dress for the slide, not the ride
Engine breaking is very effective, too effective. When doing my lessons my instructor kept telling me to show some break light when scrubbing of 20+ mph to alert traffic behind. I'm aware of this as I did use engine breaking a lot without touching the breaks. I still do it but I touch the the break just enough to turn on the break light
I’ve been riding a bike all my life (I’m 64) and and learned a long time ago when I’m shifting down to slow my bike I just do a little pull on my front brake lever to show the people behind me I’m slowing down nothing drastic just a slight pull on the lever and when I’m stopped at a stop sign or light I hold that lever to keep that brake light on. FYI I don’t know why or when I picked it up it’s just something I’ve always done.
I'm a new guy, have only 3 years of experience motorcycling.
My instructor also warned me about engine braking and giving at least a tap to the breaks so that cars behind know you're slowing down with engine brake.
One thing I learned here in my city is to get away from cars at traffic lights: many people here check their phones at traffic lights and keep doing it when the green comes on.
I have seen cars bump each other due to drivers not looking at the road when taking off at traffic lights, don't wanna try it while I'm on two wheels.
When in traffic and decelerating by rolling off the throttle or while stopped at a light without a car or two stopped behind me. I tap the front brake lever 2 or 3 rapid taps to activate the the brake light every 3 or 4 seconds until I see the car approaching from the rear decelerating. Always give yourself an exit path in stopped traffic and enough space between you and the car stopped in front of you to use it. The brake light flashing rapidly draws attention, there are modulating circuits to flash the brake light when the brakes are applied automatically that can be added to any bike.
Unless your in an occasional situation where you need to do it, I Think its stupid. Which is cheaper replacing brakes or clutch, transmission & motor parts?
I've been riding all of my life (30+ years) and I can't stand "the wave". Riders look ridiculous waving at every single motorcycle that passes.
THANK YOU! Same here. I just don't get it. Hey we are both on two wheels and a motor, gotta wave to each other. I can't think of anything else where everyone has this compulsion to wave because of something so common place in common. ...Now granted...if it's really raining hard, or really cold and raining, ok, I might break down and give a ya a wave. It's spring time and every rider is out..nope.