Lived in the Metroplex for over 30 years. Traffic is getting perceptibly worse every year. Not enough concrete for all the people moving here. Be careful. I seriously expect to come on backed up traffic from accidents each day I ride. Love your videos!
Cruiseman, your videos are very informative and thanks for that! I, like you experience near misses while riding and I always am scanning ahead, left/right and behind my Goldwing. Every time before I ride my Goldwing I review in my mind all my safety focus criteria. This focus has aided me since 1982 when I began riding and my 4 roundtrip rides to California (3 solo and 1 with another Goldwing) from Ohio! I had a near miss last Friday while riding in the rural area. A US mail truck was traveling north and I was traveling west, he was not going to stop at an intersection ( even though, he had the stop sign) I was scanning ahead and I anticipated that he might not stop at the intersection and as he approached the stop sign. I was slowing and thankfully I was correct in covering the front brake in preparation. As we both were closing at 55 mph. I pointed at him and realized that that same mail carrier drives that same route every day and probably glances to see if he can avoid a stop sign in his mind to save time on his mail route! Hopefully he will remember to be more focused especially when approaching an intersection! And to "look out for motorcycles" !
Great vlog, I was in Atlanta a couple of months ago and saw a F150 literally merge into a bike, thank God the rider was able to swerve right to the off ramp otherwise he would have been road kill. It's tuff riding on 121at 11:00. BTW, a lot of workers do take early lunch to beat the 12:00 lunch crowd in the metroplex. Great as always...Stay safe. and yes my wife and I love In and Out Burger..
Maybe it was closer than it appeared on the video but in my opinion that guy had more than enough room to come over. I also ride a Goldwing and that lane change would not have bothered me in the slightest. Ride safe.
The wide angle of the GoPro is a little deceptive. He was closer than it appears. I sensed that he might pull over so I slowed down and he gave no signal. If I had not slowed down, it would have been bad.
If you call that a near miss , you need to ride a bike in the uk, France or Italy. What I call a near miss is an exchange of paint but staying on without injury.....that's a near miss.
Traffic? You need to ride in the San Francisco Bay area! The traffic here never looks that "lite" no matter what day or what time of the day yountravel! BTW I love In-n-Out and would eat there more often if I could jut pull in and find a parking place like you did! The traffic at our In-n-Out makes yours look like it is deserted! (:>) Thanks for the video!!!
Defensive driving is rule #1 when riding a motorcycle. Look ahead, think ahead, act ahead before you are in a situation you don't want to be in. You have to correct and adjust for other motorists mistakes. Large or small vehicles, some motorist don't see when they drive! I know that as I drove city bus for over 25 years in Toronto. Getting upset just makes your stress levels rise. Keep calm, adjust and enjoy your day. Let the other guy think they won, when it's you that did! Safe cruising!
Excellent advice *Michael B.* Plus, in the near miss at 8:49 above Cruiseman was in the driver's blind spot (although the driver passed Cruiseman & should have known he was there). Out of sight, out of mind I guest in traffic.
@@sweetcostarica Invisible is how I ride because to most people, driving cars, just don't see you. Believe when I say, driving a 40 foot city bus, they don't see you either! Plan your escape route when driving and riding. It will save your life.
"Near miss" is a stretch. To be fair, you were in the right side of the lane, so likely in their blind spot. Color of the bike or gear doesn't mean a thing in the blind spot. And you were accelerating into their blind spot to make matters worse. It appeared that they saw you once they crossed and accelerated away. Often in these Moto vlogs, the rider verbally bashes the driver for improper lane change, lack of signal, etc....which I think is pretty hypocritical - like they're the epitome of perfect driving when they're in their cages. Please, we all do it. But when you're on a motorcycle, some people get a 'high and mighty' attitude about other's driving. In the end, you 90% responsible for your own safety. The other 10% is purely luck.
I struggled but I couldn't see a near miss.. . Just a normal lane crossing... What I saw was a bad example of a motorbike running slower than all traffic, and thus voluntarily exposing itself to danger.
Cruiseman's Garage I think In and Out Burger is one of the Best out there...I don't know way people do what they just did to you, are they just oblivious to motorcycles? I just don't know. I find a lot of people are going down the road texting and just not caring about anybody but themselves. That happens to me here in Arkansas all the time. Thanks for another informative video. Ride Safe Brother.
I would say about 80% of the people I pass, or who pass me, are texting or have a phone in their hand. That is why I move to the center of the lane when I see someone coming up beside me. 6 out of 10 times they weave over into my lane.
I suspect that all those people are on their way to in N out burger to meet a friend for lunch… And they’re all wondering “what’s that guy doing out here on a motorcycle? “
I live in the country and believe it or not I feel safer riding in the big cities versus out on the back roads. You stay focused 100% when you’re riding in the city. out in the country you got those crazy people flying up and down those roads pulling out in front of stop signs you have critters to contend with not very relaxing for me out on the back roads.
First thing I learned was.... "Everyone is out to kill you". On video, that was not as close as I endure going to & from work almost every day. People come from all over the country to drive on Virginia roads onto military bases here. They cannot drive. with other people. It is not they did not see you. They do not care. I guess you are going to show us how to wire a Kissan Headlight Modulator for the new Goldwing. Also, how and where to mount an air horn.
We don’t get In and Out burgers in the UK. However, I travel to CA for my work and tried it a few months ago. I had a double burger and fries ‘animal style’ - very good indeed but it put me in a near coma for the next couple of hours😉
Slow day today huh? I saw the hack for the glove box fix cool idea. Have you tried to turn on your bike with the starter button yet? Pretty cool idea may be a time saver too. Anyway I am glad the cutoff wasnt any closer... hope in n out burger was good (never been to one)
Love in and out burger. I got forced over a couple lanes last month and I ended up almost cutting off a motorcycle officer. He didn't have a riders temperament. He pulled me over and gave me a ticket and said I was doing 91 in a 65. I was only in 3rd gear shifting to 4th. So your statement is so true about temperament.
No In and Out here in Ohio. But try to get it on my regular trips to California. Glad you saw the car and took the needed action. Like you said, no need for Road rage they are bigger than we are.
No In/Out burger here in Illinois but have eaten at them when traveling out west for business. Not a real fan, but the fries are good. I am often upset at distracted drivers especially those texting or reading email/texts while driving. I used to honk or glare at them at stop lights but after one of them gave me the finger and drove menacingly after me, I realized that the possibility of me getting hurt outweighed the "message" I was trying to deliver ("please don't kill me because you think what's on you phone is more important than paying attention to driving.")
We don’t seem to have Inn and Out in Oklahoma. I have had it in Texas; it is good but not epic. When I am up in Canada I go for Tim Horton’s and always have a Red Robbie screwdriver around. (Look it up.) I think the wave is intended as an apology.
Be careful when moto vloging as it seems you were to distracted by your thoughts. In your video the red car comes into your view going very fast, then disappears as he is breaking hard. As the traffic then begins to slow down you keep speaking at the same tempo, while this is happening I was looking at your hands and I could see that you were taking no defensive measures as if you didn’t see anything coming. Keep up the good videos!!
Distracted drivers with in-car technology. Be nice if someday automotive manufactures be required to ensure that a vehicle cannot be operated while operating any mobile or technological device or while intoxicated. Then I woke up from the dream. Just know there’s an ass-hat out there every where. DEFENSIVE MINDSET! Ride safe and ride often.
Just yesterday I was watching videos on these bikes and I started thinking about how much I wanted the black one but then I I was thinking about how more visible the white bike possibly is. Now, this is minimal compared to a lot of situations of course, some people are just idiots and should not be driving a car and will cut u off or run u over no matter how visible u r. But I am saying this in a sense of sensibility. I think I am gonna go with the white version. For one I think it looks so good, and two I think the visibility aspect would be beneficial. Anyone agree with me?? “Subscribing to your channel now”
Cruiseman's Garage Hi!! Thank you for responding sir!! I have to admit, I feel cool for wanting the white one for the same reason you got the white one lol. I wasn’t sure if anyone would agree with me on that. Do you get a lot of compliments on yours? As far as the color choice?
It looks like you are riding in the middle of the lane; I thought one was supposed to ride in the left car tire track to be more visible, known by some as the 'blocking position'. Any comment on this please. Always great videos.
No turn signal or any indication he/she was changing lanes. Too busy texting my guess. I try to leave a pretty good buffer zone between me and the cage in front , but a lot of times cager's will steel this buffer zone from me by cutting me off, thinking it was meant for them. Crazy. When I see cagers cutting bikes off it really pssssses me off.
Cruiseman Where did you get your mesh neon jacket and My PTSD from Combat don't know I am not supposed to get upset on the bike! ja ja ja ja ja But I feel you on the blow you away! OORAH
I have a gopro 7 I am to waiting for a microphone adapter I would like to start motor blog me myself I I have a 2018 Honda goldwing I enjoy watching your videos
Your concentration of traffic should be your main priority, thinking and talking takes away from your main focus, these moto vlogs seem dangerous in congested areas.
Joe Brewer Very true. I read a study some time ago that talking while driving impairs one as much as 3-4 ounces of alcohol. And this was using a hands-free phone system. Talking while driving is impaired driving, no two ways about it.
The problem with "loud pipes saves lives" is that many riders depend on the loud pipes to save their ass. All the noise in the world does not eliminate the need for safe riding techniques.
I love in and out burger!
Excellent advice on temperament while riding (or driving for that matter).
Lived in the Metroplex for over 30 years. Traffic is getting perceptibly worse every year. Not enough concrete for all the people moving here. Be careful. I seriously expect to come on backed up traffic from accidents each day I ride. Love your videos!
Cruiseman, your videos are very informative and thanks for that! I, like you experience near misses while riding and I always am scanning ahead, left/right and behind my Goldwing. Every time before I ride my Goldwing I review in my mind all my safety focus criteria. This focus has aided me since 1982 when I began riding and my 4 roundtrip rides to California (3 solo and 1 with another Goldwing) from Ohio! I had a near miss last Friday while riding in the rural area. A US mail truck was traveling north and I was traveling west, he was not going to stop at an intersection ( even though, he had the stop sign) I was scanning ahead and I anticipated that he might not stop at the intersection and as he approached the stop sign. I was slowing and thankfully I was correct in covering the front brake in preparation. As we both were closing at 55 mph. I pointed at him and realized that that same mail carrier drives that same route every day and probably glances to see if he can avoid a stop sign in his mind to save time on his mail route! Hopefully he will remember to be more focused especially when approaching an intersection! And to "look out for motorcycles" !
Good advice
Great vlog, I was in Atlanta a couple of months ago and saw a F150 literally merge into a bike, thank God the rider was able to swerve right to the off ramp otherwise he would have been road kill. It's tuff riding on 121at 11:00. BTW, a lot of workers do take early lunch to beat the 12:00 lunch crowd in the metroplex. Great as always...Stay safe. and yes my wife and I love In and Out Burger..
Maybe it looked closer in real life than in the video. In Chicago that is considered a lot of space.
Twin Air Horns! (this from a Class-A truck driver who also loves motorcycles)
That happens all the time in Dallas. Try taking 360 through Arlington around 4pm on a weekday
I used to live in South Arlington. I know if what you speak.
He waived at you to acknowledge he screwed up, not that he was doing you a favor.
Yeah, you always have to watch out. I think the guy waving was just saying sorry.
Could be.
That's every where, here in Ohio people does that too!!
Maybe it was closer than it appeared on the video but in my opinion that guy had more than enough room to come over. I also ride a Goldwing and that lane change would not have bothered me in the slightest. Ride safe.
The wide angle of the GoPro is a little deceptive. He was closer than it appears. I sensed that he might pull over so I slowed down and he gave no signal. If I had not slowed down, it would have been bad.
Haven't been to In & Out Burger but once a while back. But I do like Panera Bread!
Hahaha you think your in traffic lol! Come visit us here in SOCAL for a week... lol. I wish we had your traffic.
It is not the volume of cars that is the issue here, it is the speed at which everyone drives. 85 is common.
Love your videos and I love it in out burger I had here when I was in Vegas
If you call that a near miss , you need to ride a bike in the uk, France or Italy. What I call a near miss is an exchange of paint but staying on without injury.....that's a near miss.
Traffic? You need to ride in the San Francisco Bay area! The traffic here never looks that "lite" no matter what day or what time of the day yountravel! BTW I love In-n-Out and would eat there more often if I could jut pull in and find a parking place like you did! The traffic at our In-n-Out makes yours look like it is deserted! (:>) Thanks for the video!!!
I believe a video on safety techniques and rider temperament would be a valuable tool for many riders.
Defensive driving is rule #1 when riding a motorcycle. Look ahead, think ahead, act ahead before you are in a situation you don't want to be in. You have to correct and adjust for other motorists mistakes. Large or small vehicles, some motorist don't see when they drive! I know that as I drove city bus for over 25 years in Toronto. Getting upset just makes your stress levels rise. Keep calm, adjust and enjoy your day. Let the other guy think they won, when it's you that did! Safe cruising!
Excellent advice *Michael B.* Plus, in the near miss at 8:49 above Cruiseman was in the driver's blind spot (although the driver passed Cruiseman & should have known he was there). Out of sight, out of mind I guest in traffic.
@@sweetcostarica Invisible is how I ride because to most people, driving cars, just don't see you. Believe when I say, driving a 40 foot city bus, they don't see you either! Plan your escape route when driving and riding. It will save your life.
"Near miss" is a stretch. To be fair, you were in the right side of the lane, so likely in their blind spot. Color of the bike or gear doesn't mean a thing in the blind spot. And you were accelerating into their blind spot to make matters worse. It appeared that they saw you once they crossed and accelerated away. Often in these Moto vlogs, the rider verbally bashes the driver for improper lane change, lack of signal, etc....which I think is pretty hypocritical - like they're the epitome of perfect driving when they're in their cages. Please, we all do it. But when you're on a motorcycle, some people get a 'high and mighty' attitude about other's driving. In the end, you 90% responsible for your own safety. The other 10% is purely luck.
I struggled but I couldn't see a near miss.. . Just a normal lane crossing... What I saw was a bad example of a motorbike running slower than all traffic, and thus voluntarily exposing itself to danger.
Cruiseman's Garage I think In and Out Burger is one of the Best out there...I don't know way people do what they just did to you, are they just oblivious to motorcycles? I just don't know. I find a lot of people are going down the road texting and just not caring about anybody but themselves. That happens to me here in Arkansas all the time. Thanks for another informative video. Ride Safe Brother.
I would say about 80% of the people I pass, or who pass me, are texting or have a phone in their hand. That is why I move to the center of the lane when I see someone coming up beside me. 6 out of 10 times they weave over into my lane.
Happens every time I get on the bike... Washington drivers are crazy and could care less about other people.
HEADLINE! "Distracted motorcyclist has sort of, not too close, near miss on crowded freeway."
I suspect that all those people are on their way to in N out burger to meet a friend for lunch… And they’re all wondering “what’s that guy doing out here on a motorcycle? “
Could be!
I think all of that "traffic" is just people at 11:00 am on a weekday in their vehicles making a moto vlog resulting in distracted driving
Never had an "in and out" burger, fax me one, will ya?
It's on its way to you now.
Exactly. Expect it then there's no surprises. Happens here in Tennessee all....the....time. Worst drivers in the world.
I live in the country and believe it or not I feel safer riding in the big cities versus out on the back roads. You stay focused 100% when you’re riding in the city. out in the country you got those crazy people flying up and down those roads pulling out in front of stop signs you have critters to contend with not very relaxing for me out on the back roads.
First thing I learned was.... "Everyone is out to kill you". On video, that was not as close as I endure going to & from work almost every day. People come from all over the country to drive on Virginia roads onto military bases here. They cannot drive. with other people. It is not they did not see you. They do not care. I guess you are going to show us how to wire a Kissan Headlight Modulator for the new Goldwing. Also, how and where to mount an air horn.
FYI it is bad everywhere in the US to ride a motorcycle.
That's Metro driving for ya-happens in the Tampa Bay area all the time-head on a swivel all the time!
We don’t get In and Out burgers in the UK. However, I travel to CA for my work and tried it a few months ago. I had a double burger and fries ‘animal style’ - very good indeed but it put me in a near coma for the next couple of hours😉
Slow day today huh? I saw the hack for the glove box fix cool idea. Have you tried to turn on your bike with the starter button yet? Pretty cool idea may be a time saver too. Anyway I am glad the cutoff wasnt any closer... hope in n out burger was good (never been to one)
I do use the starter button from time to time, but just got in the habit of turning the knob.
Love in and out burger. I got forced over a couple lanes last month and I ended up almost cutting off a motorcycle officer. He didn't have a riders temperament. He pulled me over and gave me a ticket and said I was doing 91 in a 65. I was only in 3rd gear shifting to 4th. So your statement is so true about temperament.
Wow.
No In and Out here in Ohio. But try to get it on my regular trips to California. Glad you saw the car and took the needed action. Like you said, no need for Road rage they are bigger than we are.
You live in The Republic - hell, you should be carrying your own! It is crazy on the roads - you have to ride like you're invisible.
No In/Out burger here in Illinois but have eaten at them when traveling out west for business. Not a real fan, but the fries are good. I am often upset at distracted drivers especially those texting or reading email/texts while driving. I used to honk or glare at them at stop lights but after one of them gave me the finger and drove menacingly after me, I realized that the possibility of me getting hurt outweighed the "message" I was trying to deliver ("please don't kill me because you think what's on you phone is more important than paying attention to driving.")
We don’t seem to have Inn and Out in Oklahoma. I have had it in Texas; it is good but not epic. When I am up in Canada I go for Tim Horton’s and always have a Red Robbie screwdriver around. (Look it up.)
I think the wave is intended as an apology.
Be careful when moto vloging as it seems you were to distracted by your thoughts. In your video the red car comes into your view going very fast, then disappears as he is breaking hard. As the traffic then begins to slow down you keep speaking at the same tempo, while this is happening I was looking at your hands and I could see that you were taking no defensive measures as if you didn’t see anything coming. Keep up the good videos!!
I saw him slowing down because of the traffic and I had slowed down some as well. When he originally passed me, I could see a phone in his hand.
Distracted drivers with in-car technology. Be nice if someday automotive manufactures be required to ensure that a vehicle cannot be operated while operating any mobile or technological device or while intoxicated. Then I woke up from the dream. Just know there’s an ass-hat out there every where. DEFENSIVE MINDSET! Ride safe and ride often.
Ride like your invisible. Don't assume that they see you.
Dude, your bike is too small to see. Now the Gen 2 bikes.... well... size just matters. Haha.
I was waiting for someone to make that observation!
Just yesterday I was watching videos on these bikes and I started thinking about how much I wanted the black one but then I I was thinking about how more visible the white bike possibly is. Now, this is minimal compared to a lot of situations of course, some people are just idiots and should not be driving a car and will cut u off or run u over no matter how visible u r. But I am saying this in a sense of sensibility. I think I am gonna go with the white version. For one I think it looks so good, and two I think the visibility aspect would be beneficial. Anyone agree with me?? “Subscribing to your channel now”
I too, love the black, but got the white primarily for safety reasons. I almost got the red 2018, but switched to white.
Cruiseman's Garage Hi!! Thank you for responding sir!! I have to admit, I feel cool for wanting the white one for the same reason you got the white one lol. I wasn’t sure if anyone would agree with me on that. Do you get a lot of compliments on yours? As far as the color choice?
I love In and Out Burger - I usually get the double-double!
Traffic 😂 You want to try riding/driving in the UK at 11am on a Friday morning; you ain’t going anywhere anytime soon.
We don't have in and out Burger in New York yet.
It looks like you are riding in the middle of the lane; I thought one was supposed to ride in the left car tire track to be more visible, known by some as the 'blocking position'. Any comment on this please. Always great videos.
Maybe the increased traffic is due to people driving around doing their own moto blogs?
Thats exactly what my brother said!
I like Inn-n-Out but I do not get the cult-like fasination so many have for it
It's also a Big Lebowski thing...that is part of the cult following for In and Out
Another clueless cager. It ain’t just DFW, it’s everywhere.
I agree this is everywhere. No matter what you drive stay alert that an idiot might be driving that other vehicle.
No turn signal or any indication he/she was changing lanes. Too busy texting my guess. I try to leave a pretty good buffer zone between me and the cage in front , but a lot of times cager's will steel this buffer zone from me by cutting me off, thinking it was meant for them. Crazy. When I see cagers cutting bikes off it really pssssses me off.
Cruiseman Where did you get your mesh neon jacket and My PTSD from Combat don't know I am not supposed to get upset on the bike! ja ja ja ja ja But I feel you on the blow you away! OORAH
I don’t know what his is, maybe Tourmaster (good stuff.). I use a Firstgear that is 100% mesh and 100% high,viz.
I have the Olympia Airglide: amzn.to/2LMA0bC
I have a gopro 7 I am to waiting for a microphone adapter I would like to start motor blog me myself I I have a 2018 Honda goldwing I enjoy watching your videos
Your concentration of traffic should be your main priority, thinking and talking takes away from your main focus, these moto vlogs seem dangerous in congested areas.
Joe Brewer Very true. I read a study some time ago that talking while driving impairs one as much as 3-4 ounces of alcohol. And this was using a hands-free phone system. Talking while driving is impaired driving, no two ways about it.
LTVoyager That might be true of talking on the phone. Just talking is impairing, but I question if it is that bad.
You raise a good point. No doubt that moto vlogging IS a distraction. It is a risk.
Waiting for the comment, "you need loud pipes" they save lives you know.
I just think they're obnoxious.
The problem with "loud pipes saves lives" is that many riders depend on the loud pipes to save their ass. All the noise in the world does not eliminate the need for safe riding techniques.