I think the biggest thing people need to get straight is leaning does not mean dragging knee! They should also understand how awesome a free bike is over on yammienoob.co
For those in a rush: 1. Relax 2. Always look - Be observant (defensive riding) 3. Move around on your seat - Counter balance, lean etc. 4. Left food down at stops - Easier hill starts etc. 5. Throttle control - Go watch a twist of the wrist 6. The rear brake exists - Use for slow speed, hill starts etc 7. Friction zone - Good clutch control (in car parks etc) 8. Lean - For corners 9. Tuck - Top speed baby I recommend to still watch the whole video because your lord and savior strawberry jam, midterm exam, papa yam always has fresh content for us.
I ride a r1 and one day in the summer I decided to squid t shirt cargo shorts and shoes. Was going around a sharp corner at high speed and a huge ground hog ran in front of me mid corner full lean. I jammed the breaks and started standing the bike up preparing for the wreck. I lost sight of the ground hog and my dad who was behind me said he thought I was about to get a helicopter ride. ( mountain terrain with a drop off of about 40 feet to the outside of the corner) I'm telling you time froze the second I seen the animal run out what took 3 seconds felt like 5 minutes and I was running about 75 mph
@@Vjekoslav-vf3hr bro wear gloves I layed down my ninja on a gravel road and I wasn’t wearing gloves and I had a chub I of gravel get under my fingernail and tear it off
ATTENTION: New Riders 7:42 This advice saved my bacon. The bike is capable of more then you think it is. If your not very confident in your riding then this tidbit is for you. It's better to trust your bike and increase your lean angle then it is to brake and/or straighten up. If you trust your bike you'll be surprised at how it will take care of you. It was designed for it. If you stand the bike up however, you'll almost certainly highside and go down. Tl;dr When in doubt, lean it out. Trust your bike to get you through a corner if you took it a little too fast and increase the lean. You'll be surprised.
Low gear so that engine compression will slow you down if needed. In an emergency, you can get on your front brake surprisingly hard and keep it leaned over.
Being relaxed is a given for me. If I'm in a bad mood, as soon as I sit on my bike it melts away. Such an immediate stress reliever. Warning: Results may vary.
I love Doodle! And it's very important to not be running super fast on public roads. I was mid corner one time and there was a brick in the road directly in my path. I was able to just lean over hard and avoid it. Always leave a generous amount of wriggle room.
I inherited my dads old 1983 Nighthalk 550. Once I was done restoring it I am blown away by this motorcycle. Dual overhead cams and a self adjusting valve train in 1983! 75 hp along with a 12.6 1/4 mile. nothing to pay attention to now but the bike has so much character. I have to wait until June to take my MSF course. but these videos keep getting me hyped.
When I was a younger man, nothing gave me more confidence than FORCING myself to ride in the city. Stop and go, shifting up and down and breaking, and turning from a stop, as well as U-turns. It forced me to do everything slowly with the danger of having to watch for bad drivers. Especially when I was in a city of over 3.5 million people. Ugh! But I survived and gained a ton of skill in a short amount of time.
Riding in india gives you god tier skills, try doing all with a billion people in half the space and no organized traffic and freakin animals on the road
I always loved to ride in the centre of Milan Italy where I grew up! I went to school on my wr125x from 16/17 years old every day no matter the weather and rode in the city and up around lake Como every day! That and watching Racing and wanting to be quick and good meant that I learned super quickly. My family is full of motorcyclists on my dads side though. I have also never seen a twist of the wrist 😂 but I’m sure it can be very useful for some.
Agree with you all. Rain never worried me, not until that rain turned into a freak low that blew in a day early. It dropped to 20 degrees F and the rain quickly changed to slush. My gear wasn’t suited for this at that time. I rode 30 miles on the interstate WET, FROZEN, with my visor open just to see. When I got to my garage, every intake on the bike and helmet were frozen solid. All this on a 2000 R-6 and the weather earlier that day was mid 60’s. Gear: Leather jacket, leather boots, Jeans, leather gloves, Bell Helmet with only 2 front vents. No cold weather at all.
Been a hot minute since watching these vids. Got me to my msf course, and buying a slightly used Bike which you saw. Now I just ride constantly. Thanks Yam!
I think Doodle is over reaching, just because it can be done doesn't mean you have to do it. I had a shorter friend who bought a LTD 454? I think. It was the bike Prince rode in purple rain, like my friend Prince isn't that tall so they bought, rode short seat height bikes. This was back in the mid 80's BTW. Nothing wrong with that.
You don't need to move your lower body in the street. If you do - you're going too fast. But leaning your upper body and turning your head the way you want to go might help in certain situations.
After watching 17 other videos pappa yamms has once again blessed me with the sweet sweet gift of sleep, thank you daddy noob I will cherish this gift until I wake at 2:30 in the afternoon
1:45 yes indeed... I was out riding today not on a motorbike but on an e-scooter (max settings) then there was this taxi driver turning on the intersection but tries to go first before my side of traffic. So when the light turned green I actually accelerated on time but this taxi was almost gonna bump into me 😪 but luckily I wasn't hit in anyway
A fun little video. I am too old now, but back when I rode I went all over Europe on unfaired road bikes (Guzzi, Morini) and the occasional big off-roader. Occasionally one had to use Autoroute/Autobahn for short stretches between cities. At these times the full tuck was the only way. Mirrors were useless at 3-digit speeds and the wind would rip a visor off, so rearward vision was under an elbow. On a road be there was an occasional buzz through the helmet Chon bar where it touched the clocks. For a big trailie the best way to generate and maintain speed was to put Chon bar on clocks and hold the left stanchion with the left hand. Frightening at times, but worth 1 or 2 mph. Nice video. All good advice.
Good video. My 2 cents to add. 1. Learn the Smith system although develop for car drivers it helps w all vehicles. 2. Practice counter steering might help. 3. Know your limits. The more seat time & you become as one w the bike you'll be confident
Someone told me that the front brake is a hammer and the rear is a scalpel, with low speed maneuvers, he also said the death grip can be a killer and to remember to lighten up on the grips and flap my elbows and relax, to stop unwanted inputs
Good stuff sir. But my .02 worth...keep your arms and shoulders relaxed but hold onto the bike with your knees and core. And be conscious of your foot and weight placement. Also, yes...always look where you WANT to go. Visual directional control is a thing. This is why people hit the only tree in a pasture when their uncle or friend is teaching them to ride or why people hit guardrails and blame gravel. Great channel and keep your vids coming.
This is by no means an insult, but Yammie my dog loves your videos. I started the video on my tv, your voice rang out, and she ran into my room so fast a turbo busa would be jealous . . .
"being distracted by the bikes technology" This made me laugh out loud since I'm riding a ninja 600 from the 80s and the only computer chip on it is an old PC processor that I repurposed into my keychain lol. Kinda love that though because it's 100% anolog and only knows what I tell it without having to run it through a computer. What even is a quickshifter? Auto blipper? Slipper clutch? Bluetooth, blue...who?
Quickshifter- no need to pull clutch in to shift. Auto blip- no need to blip the throttle when downshifting it rev matches automatically. Slipper clutch- makes for easy clutch pull and aides aggressive downshifting preventing the back wheel from locking up
With my 2004 BMW the only digital thing is my Clock which is always 10 min ahead 😂 still my first bike, looking forward to a newer model with more tech stuff though and better lights..
A slipper clutch isn't super durable unfortunately. It uses balls, grooves and springs to de-clutch and it wears the basket. Unless you're racing, you shouldn't need it. If you do, you don't have a bike that matches your skill level. I guarantee that the bikes you've mentioned have electronics in them, for ignition and probably cam-position. If you've got injection you need electronics, which the 636 with DFI would need. BMW has had computers in em for a long time. My 2001 F650GS has a CDI, a solid state ignition unit, so an '04 would definitely have computers on board. Don't forget ABS, if you have it, which runs on a computer that reads the wheel position to unlock the breaks. Computers have been in bikes for a long time, mostly solid state but chips nonetheless. The 80's Ninja probably has a basic CDI unit, that reads the cam or crank position, maybe coupled with a TPS to change timing.
Thank you yammie. Its cuz of you I got my first bike. A 08 ninja 500ex. 2 months ago and I put 2k miles on it already. I'm absolutely in love with riding now. And I very much think the Triumph street triple will be my next bike!!!
If you have chicken strips, there is absolutely no purpose in leaning off the bike. Leaning is only to reduce bike lean angle when on the extreme edges of the tires.
I just bought a ninja and this was in my suggested vids so I gave it a try, and not only is the info good but the humor and seamless editing makes it much more enjoyable and less like a powerpoint, well done whoever you are 👏👏👏
Rear brake is great to slow down in loose conditions. Tractions not always guaranteed. And my town fills potholes with dirt and rocks in alot of intersections and streets. Front brake made me over break and loose the front and slide 10ft on a 800 lb Kawasaki Vulcan.
Not sure I agree with "Left foot down". Mind you here we ride on the left side of the road and roads camber to the left so short legged riders may have further to put their foot down on the left side than the right. But also I hate holding in the clutch be it bike or car when stationary for more than a second at lights. {or anywhere you might be stationary}. Certain parts are wearing when a clutch is held in for any amount of time. Any manual vehicle/bike should be in neutral when stationary for a obvious period of time. How long that time is is up to the rider {driver} but if I come to a light just turned red or a train level crossing with gates down I will be in neutral with clutch released. On a bike this will require my right foot be down when I go to again select my chosen gear for take off using my left foot for gear selection. Anyway nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.
its safer to have the clutch in, but i agree it gets kinda bothersome to hold it in so i tend to leave it in neutral when I am sure no ones gonna hit me from behind lol
It’s crazy when I first started riding it was very scary to lean. I went up to the mountains a lot and practiced leaning and now 9 months later, there’s no fear at all
Best way to remember to use the rear break... get a bike without abs... after few scares, you will learn that safe distance and anticipation are keys to a safe ride 😅
In the Netherlands we learn to place our right foot down, as left side mostly is reserved for higher speed going through traffic. You do not want to lean that way most of the times
Great vid. Btw, thanks for uploading those couple of cruiser-based vids with lots of information! It has come to my attention that a video might be made to compare the 2017 Suzuki V-Maxx to some thing like a good Hyabusa in some clever, fast, and fair way💨. I’d like to see this vid. I’m sure I’m not alone, with your great reinforcement narrations! Thx. 🤓
thanks poppa yams i love these videos knowing my experiences on my bike i use these videos to help me enjoy the ride a little more and they are super helpful
Read Lee Parks' Total Control; David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling; Motorcycle Roadcraft; Pat Hahn's Maximum Control; and Mark Zimmerman's Motorcycle Maintenance.
I ride an 06 Yamaha R1. Which is an awesome bike no tech on it just cables. Better riding experience. I also have a 13 R1, which just as good very little tech. Just a beautiful crossplan sound.
been saving money for 4 years to buy a higher CC. I want to know how it feels to drive one but couldn't decide on what motorcycle to choose. Been watching your video and it really helps. :)
My closest calls over the last 30 years have been when riding while pissed off. I never stop learning. Honda VFR 1200F. And a Ducati ST3. Yes I ride an ST3 and I'm not 50 yet.
I am fairly tall and am able to have both feet flat when I am stopped. I never realized it is better to have just the left foot down. I am going to make a habit of this now. Thanks 👍
I am an Msf instructor and I will say that at the beginning of every riding season I will go and be a student in an Msf course to brush up on skills as well as to stay humble when riding, I find that every class I pick up a little something new and I am a better rider because of it.
When I first started riding the two most important things I found were LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING because your body will usually quite naturally shift to where it wants to go and in turn changing the direction of the bike but if you try with all your might to turn your bike but keep focusing on the cilff ahead of you, I guarantee you're going over that cliff. The relax technique plays into this equally as important. If you're not relax your body is not going to naturally flow into the positions it needs to be. Even to this day I find my body tense sometimes and I just have to remember to let everything go and relax myself for maximum control.
4:00 I prefer getting my left foot down, but in Europe for the test you have to put your right foot down. If you have your left foot down, you will fail.
one technic i learned recently is when going too fast and too wide in a curve, push the "TIP" of your toes on the "TIP" of the inside foot peg. you will be amazed how it helps making a tighter turn.
I always use the rear brake , even more than the front , but I see it because I’m in the city on a r6 to go to work, so no hills and slow speeds , except on the freeway 😎
Rear brake, number 7, is a good choice and should honestly be used almost every time you use the front brake. When I went to my M.S.F. course they told us to always use both brakes!! It's there so use it every chance you can appropriately apply it and will make you a better rider.
Just found your channel. I've watched a ton of your videos while quarantined. You have a new subscriber. Not sure what bike to get yet but I'm leaning toward the Indian Scout Bobber.
I trust my tires but not the roads here in Portugal, like sometimes there is sand in that corner, today there wasn't any, tomorrow there will be sand again, it's stressful
1. Relax 2. Always look 3. Move around your seat 4. Left foot down 5. Throttle control 6. Use rear brake 7. The friction zone 8. Leaning while cornering 9. Full tuck position
Damn Yam. Nuther great vid! Cant wait to get my first bike hopefully when this pandemic is over 🤞. Already got my riding gear ordered. Thanks fer all tha great info.
Learnt so much from your videos man! Love it, started riding in 2019 on my Yamaha MT07, now in 2 days im gonna upgrade to a Yamaha R6!! :D Not a busa sorry papa Yamm :((. Keep the videos comming! :D
I personally believe that you should always place your right foot on the floor and not your left foot. Only exception is on a hill for the reason you mentioned in your video. The lowering of the right foot makes it possible to put the engine in neutral when you have to wait for a traffic light or for any other reason. Keeping the engine in 1st gear and holding the clutch is not relaxing for yourself or for the clutch. I have to admit that keeping the engine in 1st gear is safer when you have to drive away quickly because a car is trying to ram you from behind.
Relaxed on the bike, sounds great just not allways possible, try riding for 15 miles of heavy offroad with gravel, mud, sand and all the good stuff on a sport tourist bike that is sort of ancestor of THE BUSAAA and not being able to go back because your adventure spirit just won't allow you, and then we can talk XD
Thanks, but I'll continue to put both feet flat on the ground at stop lights. When the cross light turns yellow or the left turn traffic runs out, I pick my left foot up and shift into gear, knowing my light will turn green soon.
149 mph the other day, not tucked when I hit the speed governor.. of course the windscreen on my bike is a little larger than that in a 747.. (K1600 GTL)
Is the track around 7:00 mark Eagles Canyon Raceway? Looks familiar, but video taken assumedly AFTER the recent 2019 resurfacing. I havnt been on the new surface yet :(
I think the biggest thing people need to get straight is leaning does not mean dragging knee! They should also understand how awesome a free bike is over on yammienoob.co
I’ve seen someone smoking a cigar on a motorcycle
hey buddy, you made the title 7 things when there's 9 in the video lol.
Love your videos bro, your the reason I started riding and making video 🤟🏾🤟🏾
hey yammie, i don't know if you forget but you said 9 moves but the video is write 7 moves, just helping out, have a nice day
Is there a way to check how many entries I have?
For those in a rush:
1. Relax
2. Always look - Be observant (defensive riding)
3. Move around on your seat - Counter balance, lean etc.
4. Left food down at stops - Easier hill starts etc.
5. Throttle control - Go watch a twist of the wrist
6. The rear brake exists - Use for slow speed, hill starts etc
7. Friction zone - Good clutch control (in car parks etc)
8. Lean - For corners
9. Tuck - Top speed baby
I recommend to still watch the whole video because your lord and savior strawberry jam, midterm exam, papa yam always has fresh content for us.
Goddamn! Thank you so much!!!
You da real mvp
Quality Rhymes 👌🏽
Thanks dude. The World needs more people like you.
Clearly 7 :v
"The 7 Motorcycle Moves You Should ALWAYS Do!"
"And Last on our List"
*Number 9*
Me: (sitting at red light tucked)
Bro/man/dude: tf are you doing
Me: *ALLWAYS STAY TUCKED*
Never not tuck
😂
@@fred_e i even tuck in the shower
edit: i don't even own a motorcycle
He'll yeah my dude,I'm always tucked!!
Im staying tucked at the gasstation
Remember to stay safe and wear your equipment bros
Wholesome doggo
This one in video doesnt wear gloves
They won't let me on track without it!👍
I ride a r1 and one day in the summer I decided to squid t shirt cargo shorts and shoes. Was going around a sharp corner at high speed and a huge ground hog ran in front of me mid corner full lean. I jammed the breaks and started standing the bike up preparing for the wreck. I lost sight of the ground hog and my dad who was behind me said he thought I was about to get a helicopter ride. ( mountain terrain with a drop off of about 40 feet to the outside of the corner) I'm telling you time froze the second I seen the animal run out what took 3 seconds felt like 5 minutes and I was running about 75 mph
@@Vjekoslav-vf3hr bro wear gloves I layed down my ninja on a gravel road and I wasn’t wearing gloves and I had a chub I of gravel get under my fingernail and tear it off
ATTENTION: New Riders 7:42
This advice saved my bacon. The bike is capable of more then you think it is. If your not very confident in your riding then this tidbit is for you. It's better to trust your bike and increase your lean angle then it is to brake and/or straighten up. If you trust your bike you'll be surprised at how it will take care of you. It was designed for it. If you stand the bike up however, you'll almost certainly highside and go down.
Tl;dr
When in doubt, lean it out. Trust your bike to get you through a corner if you took it a little too fast and increase the lean. You'll be surprised.
It's better to slide, than to take flight
me on my nearly squared off tires as i delicately pitch it into a corner with less than 30 degrees of lean angle 😅
All my incidents so far have been slides... Maybe I took this advice too seriously.
Low gear so that engine compression will slow you down if needed. In an emergency, you can get on your front brake surprisingly hard and keep it leaned over.
Being relaxed is a given for me. If I'm in a bad mood, as soon as I sit on my bike it melts away. Such an immediate stress reliever. Warning: Results may vary.
Definitely. I just bought my first bike, and its so relaxing to ride. It's It's wonderful feeling
I feel exactly the same except for when my stupid disk locks alarm won't disengage that shit ruins your mood lol
Yammie: "full tuck position"
Yammie's vertabrae: "Am I a joke to you?"
I've got a lower back injury just right of my tailbone. Seeing that tuck was making me hurt lol
125cc riders know: the only way to ride on a motorway is in *full tuck*
Bruh I'm in full tuck on straights most of the time but I have a 125cc enduro so I look kinda dumb
@@codegenesis34 "if it looks dumb but works, it ain't dumb"
@@CheapskateMotorsports Big brain moment
No difference at the 250cc Enduro class .. feel just as dumb ... But being able to achieve 70mph is a blast .. feels so sketch
I’ve got a 15 year old 125cc enduro and I’ve only just started riding and the bike is sketchy to ride but fun af keeps me on my toes
I love Doodle! And it's very important to not be running super fast on public roads. I was mid corner one time and there was a brick in the road directly in my path. I was able to just lean over hard and avoid it. Always leave a generous amount of wriggle room.
Yay Doodle made a mention
I inherited my dads old 1983 Nighthalk 550. Once I was done restoring it I am blown away by this motorcycle. Dual overhead cams and a self adjusting valve train in 1983! 75 hp along with a 12.6 1/4 mile. nothing to pay attention to now but the bike has so much character. I have to wait until June to take my MSF course. but these videos keep getting me hyped.
When I was a younger man, nothing gave me more confidence than FORCING myself to ride in the city. Stop and go, shifting up and down and breaking, and turning from a stop, as well as U-turns. It forced me to do everything slowly with the danger of having to watch for bad drivers. Especially when I was in a city of over 3.5 million people. Ugh! But I survived and gained a ton of skill in a short amount of time.
Agreed. I learned to ride while I was living in an urban setting way back when. It was scary but definitely helped!
Riding in india gives you god tier skills, try doing all with a billion people in half the space and no organized traffic and freakin animals on the road
I always loved to ride in the centre of Milan Italy where I grew up! I went to school on my wr125x from 16/17 years old every day no matter the weather and rode in the city and up around lake Como every day! That and watching Racing and wanting to be quick and good meant that I learned super quickly. My family is full of motorcyclists on my dads side though. I have also never seen a twist of the wrist 😂 but I’m sure it can be very useful for some.
Sumit Sudeep the fact that you are still alive to write this post is a testament to your skills. We salute you!
Agree with you all.
Rain never worried me, not until that rain turned into a freak low that blew in a day early. It dropped to 20 degrees F and the rain quickly changed to slush. My gear wasn’t suited for this at that time. I rode 30 miles on the interstate WET, FROZEN, with my visor open just to see. When I got to my garage, every intake on the bike and helmet were frozen solid.
All this on a 2000 R-6 and the weather earlier that day was mid 60’s. Gear: Leather jacket, leather boots, Jeans, leather gloves, Bell Helmet with only 2 front vents. No cold weather at all.
Been a hot minute since watching these vids. Got me to my msf course, and buying a slightly used Bike which you saw. Now I just ride constantly. Thanks Yam!
😭😭 my heart is over flowing ❤️❤️
Came here in the comments to find you! :D
@@555piso you da besttttt
You should definitely date our boi Gummie Cube aka Yammie Noob
@@RK-bz7hb the sweet triple cylinder couple
I think Doodle is over reaching, just because it can be done doesn't mean you have to do it. I had a shorter friend who bought a LTD 454? I think. It was the bike Prince rode in purple rain, like my friend Prince isn't that tall so they bought, rode short seat height bikes. This was back in the mid 80's BTW. Nothing wrong with that.
You don't need to move your lower body in the street. If you do - you're going too fast. But leaning your upper body and turning your head the way you want to go might help in certain situations.
After watching 17 other videos pappa yamms has once again blessed me with the sweet sweet gift of sleep, thank you daddy noob I will cherish this gift until I wake at 2:30 in the afternoon
To relax I do a silly dance (eg: the bernie) once mounted on the saddle just to loosen up. Works for me, try it out!
1:45 yes indeed... I was out riding today not on a motorbike but on an e-scooter (max settings) then there was this taxi driver turning on the intersection but tries to go first before my side of traffic. So when the light turned green I actually accelerated on time but this taxi was almost gonna bump into me 😪 but luckily I wasn't hit in anyway
A fun little video. I am too old now, but back when I rode I went all over Europe on unfaired road bikes (Guzzi, Morini) and the occasional big off-roader. Occasionally one had to use Autoroute/Autobahn for short stretches between cities. At these times the full tuck was the only way.
Mirrors were useless at 3-digit speeds and the wind would rip a visor off, so rearward vision was under an elbow.
On a road be there was an occasional buzz through the helmet Chon bar where it touched the clocks.
For a big trailie the best way to generate and maintain speed was to put Chon bar on clocks and hold the left stanchion with the left hand. Frightening at times, but worth 1 or 2 mph. Nice video. All good advice.
Why can’t I find a used R1 with 500 miles for $1000 killed me lol
Good video. My 2 cents to add. 1. Learn the Smith system although develop for car drivers it helps w all vehicles. 2. Practice counter steering might help. 3. Know your limits. The more seat time & you become as one w the bike you'll be confident
Someone told me that the front brake is a hammer and the rear is a scalpel, with low speed maneuvers, he also said the death grip can be a killer and to remember to lighten up on the grips and flap my elbows and relax, to stop unwanted inputs
Good stuff sir. But my .02 worth...keep your arms and shoulders relaxed but hold onto the bike with your knees and core. And be conscious of your foot and weight placement. Also, yes...always look where you WANT to go. Visual directional control is a thing. This is why people hit the only tree in a pasture when their uncle or friend is teaching them to ride or why people hit guardrails and blame gravel. Great channel and keep your vids coming.
4:00 Yammie's in love. Go get her.
When i ride a bike with stress or in rush, somehow it make me nervous and cant even properly keep going straight. Keep up this great content!
Yammie shooting his shot to Doodle lmao
Glenn He doesn’t have any game with his clammy pubes (pause).
Glenn I am filled with tears of joy 😭❤️
Doodle noodle?
I was waiting for someone to bring this up lmao
You helped build my confidence when I first found you in November. Enough to buy my bike and then learn, thank you yammie.
Great return to the basics!!!! Always important.....also, love the shout out to Doodle on a Motorcycle! Love her channel too
Andy Rogerson she loves you tooooooo
This is by no means an insult, but Yammie my dog loves your videos. I started the video on my tv, your voice rang out, and she ran into my room so fast a turbo busa would be jealous . . .
"being distracted by the bikes technology"
This made me laugh out loud since I'm riding a ninja 600 from the 80s and the only computer chip on it is an old PC processor that I repurposed into my keychain lol. Kinda love that though because it's 100% anolog and only knows what I tell it without having to run it through a computer. What even is a quickshifter? Auto blipper? Slipper clutch? Bluetooth, blue...who?
A slipper clutch is nothing electronical. Its just a better way to build an analog clutch
Quickshifter- no need to pull clutch in to shift. Auto blip- no need to blip the throttle when downshifting it rev matches automatically. Slipper clutch- makes for easy clutch pull and aides aggressive downshifting preventing the back wheel from locking up
lol! i’m on an 03 636 only thing i got is a high beam and no gas gauge too (:
With my 2004 BMW the only digital thing is my Clock which is always 10 min ahead 😂 still my first bike, looking forward to a newer model with more tech stuff though and better lights..
A slipper clutch isn't super durable unfortunately. It uses balls, grooves and springs to de-clutch and it wears the basket. Unless you're racing, you shouldn't need it. If you do, you don't have a bike that matches your skill level.
I guarantee that the bikes you've mentioned have electronics in them, for ignition and probably cam-position. If you've got injection you need electronics, which the 636 with DFI would need. BMW has had computers in em for a long time. My 2001 F650GS has a CDI, a solid state ignition unit, so an '04 would definitely have computers on board.
Don't forget ABS, if you have it, which runs on a computer that reads the wheel position to unlock the breaks.
Computers have been in bikes for a long time, mostly solid state but chips nonetheless.
The 80's Ninja probably has a basic CDI unit, that reads the cam or crank position, maybe coupled with a TPS to change timing.
Btw...great channel. Lotsa of replies and sharing but no egojerks...glad I found you.😁😎😊
Thank you yammie. Its cuz of you I got my first bike. A 08 ninja 500ex. 2 months ago and I put 2k miles on it already. I'm absolutely in love with riding now. And I very much think the Triumph street triple will be my next bike!!!
If you have chicken strips, there is absolutely no purpose in leaning off the bike. Leaning is only to reduce bike lean angle when on the extreme edges of the tires.
Yam ham jam all in a can with fresh new content
I just bought a ninja and this was in my suggested vids so I gave it a try, and not only is the info good but the humor and seamless editing makes it much more enjoyable and less like a powerpoint, well done whoever you are 👏👏👏
Rear brake is great to slow down in loose conditions. Tractions not always guaranteed. And my town fills potholes with dirt and rocks in alot of intersections and streets. Front brake made me over break and loose the front and slide 10ft on a 800 lb Kawasaki Vulcan.
Not sure I agree with "Left foot down". Mind you here we ride on the left side of the road and roads camber to the left so short legged riders may have further to put their foot down on the left side than the right. But also I hate holding in the clutch be it bike or car when stationary for more than a second at lights. {or anywhere you might be stationary}. Certain parts are wearing when a clutch is held in for any amount of time. Any manual vehicle/bike should be in neutral when stationary for a obvious period of time. How long that time is is up to the rider {driver} but if I come to a light just turned red or a train level crossing with gates down I will be in neutral with clutch released. On a bike this will require my right foot be down when I go to again select my chosen gear for take off using my left foot for gear selection. Anyway nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.
its safer to have the clutch in, but i agree it gets kinda bothersome to hold it in so i tend to leave it in neutral when I am sure no ones gonna hit me from behind lol
Is that girl your dream girl??? Girl on a street triple!!!
It’s crazy when I first started riding it was very scary to lean. I went up to the mountains a lot and practiced leaning and now 9 months later, there’s no fear at all
Best way to remember to use the rear break... get a bike without abs... after few scares, you will learn that safe distance and anticipation are keys to a safe ride 😅
Went to my first track day , i felt very bad as i really struggled, after 2 laps I went out . This will help me for the next one . Thank you yammie!
Full tuck on the highway? Always! Full tuck on literally any other road? Nope.
I'm a fairly experience rider and you always give really good advice, Yammie. Keep up the good work brother! V's from Spain! :D
In the Netherlands we learn to place our right foot down, as left side mostly is reserved for higher speed going through traffic. You do not want to lean that way most of the times
I love the videos♥️🔥
Great vid. Btw, thanks for uploading those couple of cruiser-based vids with lots of information! It has come to my attention that a video might be made to compare the 2017 Suzuki V-Maxx to some thing like a good Hyabusa in some clever, fast, and fair way💨. I’d like to see this vid. I’m sure I’m not alone, with your great reinforcement narrations! Thx. 🤓
thanks poppa yams i love these videos knowing my experiences on my bike i use these videos to help me enjoy the ride a little more and they are super helpful
Read Lee Parks' Total Control; David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling; Motorcycle Roadcraft; Pat Hahn's Maximum Control; and Mark Zimmerman's Motorcycle Maintenance.
7 motorcycle moves that you should do
yammie- here are the 9 moves .....
I honestly put my left foot down and keep both breaks on at traffic lights and junctions incase some idiot goes in the back of me while I’m waiting
One to add, counter steering, one of the best things i learnt early on, especially at speed.
Full tuck...only on the track my friends.tucking reduces your sightlines and increases reaction time.
Increases reaction time? Well imma tuck
@@Adrenalean767 no worries brother...just ride your ride.
I ride an 06 Yamaha R1. Which is an awesome bike no tech on it just cables. Better riding experience. I also have a 13 R1, which just as good very little tech. Just a beautiful crossplan sound.
been saving money for 4 years to buy a higher CC. I want to know how it feels to drive one but couldn't decide on what motorcycle to choose. Been watching your video and it really helps. :)
I’ve been binge watching your vids while saving for my first bike :,) great content
My closest calls over the last 30 years have been when riding while pissed off. I never stop learning. Honda VFR 1200F. And a Ducati ST3. Yes I ride an ST3 and I'm not 50 yet.
"the rear brake"
*shows left foot on shifter*
Oh, he'll regret that one
coincidentally just watched a twist of the wrist today, super cheesy, damn informative. Highly recommend for sure
The tuck position is easier on my messed up back believe it or not . Good video.
I am fairly tall and am able to have both feet flat when I am stopped. I never realized it is better to have just the left foot down. I am going to make a habit of this now. Thanks 👍
Yammie I challenge you to learn how to turn and do slow speed maneuvers while holding a wheelie
I am an Msf instructor and I will say that at the beginning of every riding season I will go and be a student in an Msf course to brush up on skills as well as to stay humble when riding, I find that every class I pick up a little something new and I am a better rider because of it.
Never stop learning. By teaching you think about it and learn a little more.
When I first started riding the two most important things I found were LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING because your body will usually quite naturally shift to where it wants to go and in turn changing the direction of the bike but if you try with all your might to turn your bike but keep focusing on the cilff ahead of you, I guarantee you're going over that cliff. The relax technique plays into this equally as important. If you're not relax your body is not going to naturally flow into the positions it needs to be. Even to this day I find my body tense sometimes and I just have to remember to let everything go and relax myself for maximum control.
Counter balancing between the front and rear Brake is best learnt on a old motorcycle which has drum brakes.
4:00 I prefer getting my left foot down, but in Europe for the test you have to put your right foot down. If you have your left foot down, you will fail.
one technic i learned recently is when going too fast and too wide in a curve, push the "TIP" of your toes on the "TIP" of the inside foot peg. you will be amazed how it helps making a tighter turn.
Love Doodle!!! Thank you for putting her in the video!!!
I always use the rear brake , even more than the front , but I see it because I’m in the city on a r6 to go to work, so no hills and slow speeds , except on the freeway 😎
When I go full tuck, girls love it on the highway
I learn to lean when riding on a three wheeler for the first time back in the day. The art of leaning is more important than one may think.
I have been waiting since 11:30 am for my daily yammie noob vid thx.
Like clockwork baby. 11:30AM CST every day
Anyone else get really excited when they see their bike in these videos
Hey Papa Yam I love the videos, I hope you and your family is staying healthy
wTapL his only family is the bikes in his garage
I hit a car last week because the guy ran a red light. So this (1:44) really hit me close to home. First month of riding bikes :'(
Great advice, love the channel living life on two wheels.
Love the clips of riding on Catalina Hwy Yammie!
Love the shout out to Doodle, left foot down
Rear brake, number 7, is a good choice and should honestly be used almost every time you use the front brake. When I went to my M.S.F. course they told us to always use both brakes!! It's there so use it every chance you can appropriately apply it and will make you a better rider.
One of my bikes applies both front and rear, when using the hand brake.
Just found your channel. I've watched a ton of your videos while quarantined. You have a new subscriber. Not sure what bike to get yet but I'm leaning toward the Indian Scout Bobber.
I just spotted 2 Royal Enfield clips in the video. Glad that Yammie is interested in something other than sportsbikes xD
Thanks for another intelligent video Yammie
I trust my tires but not the roads here in Portugal, like sometimes there is sand in that corner, today there wasn't any, tomorrow there will be sand again, it's stressful
Again , love westta Austin ! 2222 through town
“Just lean through, you’ll make it” he says,
last time i tried that i low-sided
If you don't cruise at 100+mph in a T-shirt you're not squid enough for me.
1. Relax
2. Always look
3. Move around your seat
4. Left foot down
5. Throttle control
6. Use rear brake
7. The friction zone
8. Leaning while cornering
9. Full tuck position
Damn Yam. Nuther great vid! Cant wait to get my first bike hopefully when this pandemic is over 🤞. Already got my riding gear ordered. Thanks fer all tha great info.
haha when he said make sure ur shirt is full tuck and he was in the pop up picture I lost it.. hilarious
Hey bring back that sick end credit tune you put on this video!
please Monsieur Yam
Learnt so much from your videos man! Love it, started riding in 2019 on my Yamaha MT07, now in 2 days im gonna upgrade to a Yamaha R6!! :D Not a busa sorry papa Yamm :((. Keep the videos comming! :D
I personally believe that you should always place your right foot on the floor and not your left foot. Only exception is on a hill for the reason you mentioned in your video. The lowering of the right foot makes it possible to put the engine in neutral when you have to wait for a traffic light or for any other reason. Keeping the engine in 1st gear and holding the clutch is not relaxing for yourself or for the clutch. I have to admit that keeping the engine in 1st gear is safer when you have to drive away quickly because a car is trying to ram you from behind.
Relaxed on the bike, sounds great just not allways possible, try riding for 15 miles of heavy offroad with gravel, mud, sand and all the good stuff on a sport tourist bike that is sort of ancestor of THE BUSAAA and not being able to go back because your adventure spirit just won't allow you, and then we can talk XD
Its interesting you said avoid trail breaking on the road. Thats best left for the track.
Thanks, but I'll continue to put both feet flat on the ground at stop lights. When the cross light turns yellow or the left turn traffic runs out, I pick my left foot up and shift into gear, knowing my light will turn green soon.
My butt puckered when I went into a corner a bit hot, I’m proud to say I leaned and made it. Lesson learned 😬
149 mph the other day, not tucked when I hit the speed governor.. of course the windscreen on my bike is a little larger than that in a 747.. (K1600 GTL)
Counter steering is very help ful is you ride with right hand only and hanging your left hand
1:00 lol I got my r1 for 600$ USD fully working, 25k miles tho, still great
Is the track around 7:00 mark Eagles Canyon Raceway? Looks familiar, but video taken assumedly AFTER the recent 2019 resurfacing. I havnt been on the new surface yet :(
Damn, first COVID, nii ou w killer snails?! Great piece dude. Ride in