@@ADobbin1 Especially when I accelerate out of a red light to the limit as fast as I can, I gotta know when a cop is gonna light me up since I am ahead of the pack.
yeah, well, you shouldn't. most of the traffic is going to flow at/near the speed limit, try watching the road instead of the needle. By watching the road I mean keeping the correct distance from other cars, matching speed with them, etc.
On a lot of bikes you can know how fast you are going by knowing the gear you are in and and the sound of your current RPM. Of coarse this takes seat time on your bike.
@@petergeanacopulos5327 If you go city residential speeds on twisty country roads you are at risk of being rear ended by other drivers, And not guaranteed that you will miss the deer or that the deer will miss you.
Got a good deal on a 04 gsxr6 in 08 for $4k and had next to no experience riding, only about 50-70 miles on my buddies cbr f3 and a 110cc pocket bike(licensed which was awesome btw haha) which basically was enough experience for me to be proficient with a hand clutch and braking with front and rear. I had no business owning a bike like a gsxr6. I was white knuckles majority of the time I owned it and got rid of it before I ever laid it down, well, except that one big rock in my driveway at 2mph lucky I had frame sliders and full leathers otherwise who knows what kind of skin grafts I could have needed haha I still talk shit about how my 04gsxr 600 was better than most 600s(or bigger) from Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, HD(ewe), and even Ducati, triumph, and BMW....hahaha jk at least for the last 3 there. I kid, I kid....oh and yes I had a kid and that's when I got rid of the best bike built. --SquidWard
Number 3 is a life saver for newer riders. Bikes' margins of error can be to be slim to none. When you're not in the right place mentally and don't have the experience to fall back on..... better off on the bus that day.
Got my first bike 3 weeks ago and headed to work I was going 60mph around corners I normally take at 45mph.. Being loose and trusting the bike makes riding smooth so much faster. Didnt realise I was going that much faster until I looked down. On the way back from work at 5:30 in the morning I was stiff and chilly... Totally different ride
Yes! I learned this with my class c license, realised restless jittery energy is terrible to take onto the highway and intersections. Makes me too cautious, and over correcting/ thinking can be a disaster at high speeds.
Number 3 happened to me once. My friend wanted me to ride with him so I did. It was about a 2hr ride and 15mins up I just kept having a bad feeling and felt like that day was just not my day. I kept thinking about crashing and dying for some reason. I pulled over and let him know that today was just not my day. I ended up just riding back home (15min ride) and staying home. I've done 2hr trips on my motorcycle before but maybe that day was just God telling me something.
Huge support of number 3 about not riding when you feel like it's not your day. Went out with mates a few weeks ago against better judgement and ended up collecting a power pole. Sometimes the universe is trying to help.
Number 3, that's a big yes, if something doesn't feel right, don't ride. I ignored mine and luckily the damage wasn't too bad but will never be able to use my left knee like I used to.
Same. And its destroying my right because the left is so f#*$ed. 20 miles to get a PCV filter for the bike, thought it was good luck i pulled over to shed my coat, as 2 semis rolled up to the pilot car right behind me. Then they turned halfway thru and i was alone and got taken out by a middle aged woman in a KIA sportage. Or thats what they tell me anyway
I third this, but it was my girlfriend not me. Either way, broken legs and skin grafts and court cases and ruined bodies in our early 20s. Just take a day off, get 'em next time.
@@erikyordanov7707 no health insurance when it happened, hospital missed a broken tib/fib and it was never fixed since april 2016 so now her ankle is all fucked up. No other injuries for her besides that
I chose my bike over my van on a rainy morning when I had a funny feeling. Fine going into work but on the way home I was wiped out by a van on a roundabout... Luckily I got away with just a broken pelvis but it could've been so much worse 😬
I’ve been watching these beginner tips videos religiously before and after I bought my first bike. I commute like 15 minutes to work, but these small tips helped. I can turn into a spot and pull a 180 to back into the spot with no problem dragging the rear brake. Small things help. People, from one beginner to another, listen to poppa Yam. He knows what he’s talking about.
@@treeoclock1099 Stress probably. It's a lot to take in for someone who's never been on a bike before. Don't act like you never failed something basic lol
I am from Wyoming. Born and raised in Cheyenne. I can indeed state, there are DEFINITELY more than 2 escalators. One in the convention center in Casper Wyoming, one installed in the natural history museum in Laramie, and one in a federal building, also in Casper. I cannot bring to mind a 4th.
Another great tip is to WEAR EARPLUGS. Not only does it help save your hearing but it can also seriously improve your confidence and your riding performance by removing distractions, and if you use a Cardo or Sena device you can still easily hear the music. I have no affiliation with them, but personally I use Surefire EP-7 or EP-10 earplugs. They are reusable, last about 6 months, and have a convenient little carry case- all for about $25 per set.
I respectfully disagree with your ear plugs suggestion. Using earplugs or a helmet with Bluetooth (for music) shuts your warning system down of what's going on around you; a car or bike coming up on you too quickly so you can evade...emergency vehicle coming up behind you...skidding of other vehicles...etc. On 2 wheels, incognizance can get you killed due to loss of your main senses of sight, hearing and feeling. If your exhaust is that loud to deafen you, baffle it or get a quieter one.
@@prissy1230 You ever see the movies about people that are blind but super hearers or deaf but have super-sight. I know I've seen one but I think its principally true. You gain some added protection but I think the comfort and indoors feeling of earplugs can add a hyper-awareness.
I've been eyeballing Etymotic Research ER20XS. Universal fit is $25, comes with two different size triple flange and a foam tip, comes with a carrying case, don't cut out so much noise that you can't have a conversation, and usually has a coupon on Amazon
@@prissy1230 I ride a sportbike with a stock (read:quiet) exhaust and can still hear horns, skidding cars, and other concerns. If I couldn't, I wouldn't make the suggestion. As far as cars coming up behind me, that is what mirrors are for. Earplugs, especially in noisy environments (most horns are 80+ dB and air noise in your helmet at freeway speeds is about the same) will not deafen you; they simply deaden sound according to the NRR rating of the plug. SureFire offers the EP3 and EP4 series of plugs, too, which offer lower amounts of noise reduction so you can hear better in quiet environments. Please actually try this for yourself and understand the context and the usability of the application before you tell me I'm wrong. Thanks.
@@marcusgrimes726 lol fr, I think I'm just cruising and I'll look down and I'm doing 85. Though I remember my first day on the highway well, 70 felt like insanity haha. My bike will probably be the death of me, but fuck if it's not the best damn thing after my family.
6:40 I will have to tell you that you're wrong about the Grom I started with the Grom and from there went to an R7 the only thing that is different is one is bigger, heavier, and faster of course and the other one is smaller, lighter, and slower. With the Grom I learned my friction zone, throttle control, counter steering, turning, shifting and everything on the Grom. I just transferred what I learned on there to the R7 and extra practice getting use to the bike and no problems on my end. Practicing in neighborhoods with the Grom you will need to know throttle control. Grom's can go 60+ that's plenty in the real world scenario.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH #3! That was a lesson I learned the hard way. I'd blown off riding to work the day before; since there was another nice day on tap, I was set on riding and not blowing another beautiful, September day. My little voice told me not to take the bike though. On my way to work, the sun blinded me; I got in to a turn too hot, and ended up crashing. I was all right, but my bike wasn't. Moral of the story: LISTEN to your little voice!
10. Don't focus too much at dashboard 9. Stay loose (grip on the steering ) 8. Don't ride with random people (trying to chase them, catch up) 7. Don't rely on tech 6. Don't be afraid to add a bit more speed (as beginners usualy drive too slow loosing inertion for proper cornering) 5. Drag a rear brake (to make slow speed maneuver really stable) 4. Learn a bunch of special skills ( practice, pivoting/turning bike on bike stand, skidding,...) 3. Listen to your gut (as a superstitions sometimes come true so why test fate that day) 2. Ignore the voices (as beginners to do crazy shit) 1. Track days You're welcome
Number 3: listen to your gut - I learned that the hard way, if anyone is reading this and doesn’t believe in superstition etc. neither did I, until one day I just had a feeling I should stay home, but went out anyway and ended up almost spending the night in hospital after coming off. Broke a few bones, but definitely could have been way way worse, and very easily too.
Holy crap! The dragging rear brake is something I picked up on my own and have been doing for a long time but always had a feeling I was doing a very bad thing to the bike. Such a relief knowing that indeed it is the correct thing to do!
Did number 6 the same day I passed the msf course. Going out on the interstate always made me feel uneasy, but I pulled the bandaid and wanted to know what my bike come do.
The simple reason to not ride if something just feels off is that by having that on your mind you're already distracted by those thoughts making you more likely to make a mistake. It's a self fulfilling prophecy, by stressing you're only making bad stuff more likely to happen
Yep, I've had a few days where I've said ehhh something isn't right. Then I slap myself around and get on it, never regret pushing those thoughts out and taking the bike anyway.
True lol. I’ve never had any of these thoughts though. If I dont feel like riding I don’t ride. Never had a feeling of doom. Sure I’ve been scared but I’ll just ride super safe so I don’t die.
I *partially* agree not looking at the dashboard. It's safer to follow the flow of traffic than it is to follow the speed limit, but you should still know how fast you're going, especially if there's no traffic around like at night.
And here i am listening to him talk about throttle control as someone who started on a grom and then ended up with an xsr900 being a squid ripping down the highway with no license wearing vans lol.
good video, i do look at my dash, only when the road is clear ahead, and only for a split second. another thing I HAVE TO REMEMBER, is turning the bars when u turn. i have only had my bike for 3 days, (i used to ride 40 years ago) i have been leaning into u turns from a stop, scared the heck out of me. i had the MSF course about 6 years ago, and am remembering a lot, but you and MCrider have helped me enjoy riding again. thank you.
Number 3 and 5 will help with commuting a LOT. 80 miles a day for me and sometimes you just wake up too damn tired to ride. Other days you're stuck in traffic with a state trooper three cars ahead so you got nowhere to go.
70 mile commuter here lol, I always feel energized when I start the bike up. I can be dragging ass up until that point but once it's time to go I'm wired. I hear you on the trooper thing, but luckily where I live they rarely bother bikes. I've passed cops going 85/90 and they usually keep rolling along. Only been stopped once up here in NH, 26° and man I was not feeling it. Cop was chill though.
Point one is the hardest to get through to most people. As an instructor I spend many hours of my life saying thing like "look where you want to go" "trust yourself that where you look the bike will follow" so on so forth it's a genuine game changer
Point one is terrible advice. If you're an instructor that is telling people to not even glance at their dash, you shouldn't be one. It's there for a reason. This is why I don't trust "experienced" instructors.
As per #8 even riding with friends that are reckless. I used to ride with some friends that would speed everywhere and every single one of them crashed at one point or another. I was always last driving like a "grandpa" but I never got hurt on a bike lol
#3 - leaving superstition and such aside, you'll definitely have days where You're Just Not Feeling It. Maybe you're distracted, stressed, not feeling well - *don't ride*. Maybe you'd be fine, but you want 100% when you're riding. If you don't have 100% to give, then just leave it parked today.
At my age and with my experience I still don't want to go to the track mostly because my old '88 GSX1100F isn't exactly the best handling bike in the world, .... but a day at the drag strip could be a lot of fun. ;)
Man that learning advanced skills translates. Use to pull the hand brake in my car all the time in the snow when I was younger. Can't tell you how many times having that muscle memory has saved my ass in real world scenarios
Lol I ride with randoms all the time. Just yesterday there was a Jamaican dude with dreds and this slagged out old redhead on a bagger and I was cruising with them dancing to the music on their radio no hands and they were digging it so much they invited me over. True story. Thank god my bike was faster than that bagger
Dont see all that many randoms headed the same way as me on the road, i usually hop in w them for the added visibility of nunbers. But if they want to ride stupid i let them go. Or just hang back farther and watch and wait. Maybe ive learned better self control than the young Yam tho..
I have to admit! I didn't feel right going out on my bike this morning. Sure enough, I laid it down at an intersection making a right turn. Thankfully for me the only casualties were # 1 the right mirror. # 2 my ego. # 3 my lower back hurt a lot! 12 hours later and moving around helped my back out. Not worried about my ego, shit, I'm new! It happens sooner or later. As for the mirror, nothing $100.00 can't fix. Next time when I have that feeling, I will trust it and get in the truck instead like I was intending to!
My first real bike was a 98’ gixxer 750, first year of fuel injection with zero rider aids. Learned so much from that bike even as the front brakes fell off mid ride 😭 at least my new to me zx6r is much more reliable
Tank grips? Great idea! Dragging rear break? Nice! The helpfulness of these videos is awesome! I'm doing my MSF course in a couple of weeks. After that, I will be getting my first bike, probably a naked bike. Thanks, Yammie and chat! 😊
I've seen this many times in group rides, I can tell when there's a beginner rider. they try to ride right behind you and very close. maybe they see bikers in videos riding behind each other and try to do that. I often slow down and let them pass or wave at them to go ahead or wave to back off.
Not goin to lie my first ever motorcycle was a 2007 gsxr 600 and i absolutely fell inlove with it 150 in 3rd gear i feel like it was a perfect bike for my style of riding the key to riding ANY bike is you need to be a little affraid of it cause yes it can and will kill you if you dont respect the power sittin between your legs because its not the fall that kills you it the sudden stop at the end
I just recently moved to the city , grew up in the middle of no where and I find myself engine breaking more Then using my actual brakes threw the city and I have to remember engine breaking doesn’t Illuminate my tail lights
I recall a time on my escooter going 30 and had 3 opportunities to put my gloves back on. I didn't listen, I was down for 3 weeks. Know Your Gear, Wear Your Gear!
actually, I do look on my dash while driving a car. Me personally on a bike, I look at the tachometer more than my speedometer because I like to maintain at the revs that my bike is rated to be the most efficient at and where the power of my bike is just in case I need to pass or whatever.
I will sometimes ride behind another biker on the highway, especially in traffic. We are safer and more visible in a pack. Always staggered, always giving them plenty of space in case they do some dumb shit. If you get another rider behind you, just ride predictably, over signal so they know what you're doing, and always ride within the law.. they'll be passing you eventually lol.
Love your videos. Long time viewer and after many years of anticipation I finally picked up my first bike today. Got a duke 390! Love the bike so much. I feel very attacked by your Pokémon go comment.
Another great video- Something didn't feel right/intuition is a real thing. I tell the guys that work for me that your senses and brain work together all the time and you are constantly collecting information. So if something doesn't look right and there is a danger feeling heed that because it is often your senses and brain working together to hook you up. Stupid example: Yesterday, you casually heard someone say it is probably going to rain tomorrow. You haven't seen the weather or whatever but your brain is telling you that today may be less safe. My guy is in a small North eastern town in Nigeria questioning someone and he notices people going inside during the cooler part of the day which is not normal. Bad guys might be coming.
I always glance at my dash in both cars and on bikes. I often speed and need to keep it within a certain threshold, and I like to hit redline every da.. I mean every now and again
@yammie noob, great! You amazed me with the universe signs hehe, they are real and that's totally a protection from serious accidents(or wrong choices). Great tips😃✌️
Funny video! Kept my interest to the end. Yes the end. I was in Cheyenne Wyoming yesterday and I didn’t see any of the two escalators mentioned at the end. I bet they’re at the airport
I brought a Ducati 1299s two days ago and when I went to see the bike in the morning and I saw a big accident on I95 N involving a motorcycle, the man was lying down on the highway with a white blanket covering him, I told myself that’s gotta be a sign but I still got the bike
I picked the Suzuki team, although Intruder M800 was the only model I liked when it came to cruisers. :D And I absolutely don't care if others hate on me. Bike looks awesome.
One tip that I saw another motorcyclist suggest was "Keep your eyes on the road as far as you can see" or something like that. They said to do it so that you have enough time to dodge debris and potholes.
Especially in Toronto Canada, where we have sneaky traffic cams that nail you for a digital ticket for doing 43km/hr on a 40km, so on my Ninja 400 0 to illegal happens real fast. So a quick dash check is good, imo.
yeah dont devote your eyes to the dash, but check it with a quick glace, its not bad to check it for a split second just dont stare if you cant read something on it.
390 and 401 are the same bike, with different athsetics. exact same motor, mostly the same parts. sure there are a couple of different included extras, but thats the same with every brands' model sub-category (eg: Fastbike Red SR, vs Fastbike Red ST)
Really not much use for twins... if ur gonna go compound or sequential, thats a different story. But still just get the right single and ull do better, gives u a chance to chop throttle b4 u brown ur shorts 😂😂😂
Dear yammie noob I really wish today I had taken that advise that I had heard today in this very video about trusting your gut definitely had a gut feeling to not ride today I ended looping the bike and currently in the e.r. definitely if you dont got a good feeling dont ride it is the universe telling you something
highsided going like 20mph on my ninja 400 a few days ago rear wheel lost traction then gained it back luckily i only broke my collarbone and the bike only had a bent shifter nd i was in my neighborhood
"Do you look at the dashboard when your driving around in your car" Yes, frequently
indeed... all the time. Its how you keep an eye on how fast you are going.
@@ADobbin1 Especially when I accelerate out of a red light to the limit as fast as I can, I gotta know when a cop is gonna light me up since I am ahead of the pack.
@@Zootola most the cops I've seen pull over the guy at the back.
I usually look at my phone
yeah, well, you shouldn't. most of the traffic is going to flow at/near the speed limit, try watching the road instead of the needle.
By watching the road I mean keeping the correct distance from other cars, matching speed with them, etc.
I disagree on looking at the dashboard.
It’s so easy to go zero-illegal. A quick dash look can save many tickets when accelerating
Yep, this is a stupid thing to say. If we weren't meat to look at the dash then there wouldnt be one 🤦
Perhaps wording it differently: glance instead of look.
On a lot of bikes you can know how fast you are going by knowing the gear you are in and and the sound of your current RPM. Of coarse this takes seat time on your bike.
this must only apply to city riders, out in the sticks i sure asf am looking at my gauge
@@petergeanacopulos5327 If you go city residential speeds on twisty country roads you are at risk of being rear ended by other drivers, And not guaranteed that you will miss the deer or that the deer will miss you.
Me: Jumps straight onto GSXR 600.
Yammie: Insults me in the first 15 seconds lmao.
Same, I started on a gsx 1100
I Had to cover my gsx1250’s ears from that blasphemy
Just got my first bike and got a cbr500 but was looking at a gxr650.. Glad i didnt
Got a good deal on a 04 gsxr6 in 08 for $4k and had next to no experience riding, only about 50-70 miles on my buddies cbr f3 and a 110cc pocket bike(licensed which was awesome btw haha) which basically was enough experience for me to be proficient with a hand clutch and braking with front and rear. I had no business owning a bike like a gsxr6. I was white knuckles majority of the time I owned it and got rid of it before I ever laid it down, well, except that one big rock in my driveway at 2mph lucky I had frame sliders and full leathers otherwise who knows what kind of skin grafts I could have needed haha I still talk shit about how my 04gsxr 600 was better than most 600s(or bigger) from Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, HD(ewe), and even Ducati, triumph, and BMW....hahaha jk at least for the last 3 there. I kid, I kid....oh and yes I had a kid and that's when I got rid of the best bike built. --SquidWard
We can't sue yammie for cyber bullying because we know, even the judge is gonna laugh at us :(
Number 3 is a life saver for newer riders. Bikes' margins of error can be to be slim to none. When you're not in the right place mentally and don't have the experience to fall back on..... better off on the bus that day.
Got my first bike 3 weeks ago and headed to work I was going 60mph around corners I normally take at 45mph.. Being loose and trusting the bike makes riding smooth so much faster. Didnt realise I was going that much faster until I looked down. On the way back from work at 5:30 in the morning I was stiff and chilly... Totally different ride
Yes! I learned this with my class c license, realised restless jittery energy is terrible to take onto the highway and intersections. Makes me too cautious, and over correcting/ thinking can be a disaster at high speeds.
Number 3 happened to me once. My friend wanted me to ride with him so I did. It was about a 2hr ride and 15mins up I just kept having a bad feeling and felt like that day was just not my day. I kept thinking about crashing and dying for some reason. I pulled over and let him know that today was just not my day. I ended up just riding back home (15min ride) and staying home. I've done 2hr trips on my motorcycle before but maybe that day was just God telling me something.
Good call man, glad you're ok
Totally understand that feeling. That 6th sense is real 😂
You was right for doing that for real
Nah that was just baby boy energy
@@jasonanderson1843 woah your insecurities are showing
Huge support of number 3 about not riding when you feel like it's not your day. Went out with mates a few weeks ago against better judgement and ended up collecting a power pole. Sometimes the universe is trying to help.
Shennanigans
The Lord communicates, The Universe isn't telling you anything, neither is the Tree outside your window lol.
@@FaithAcrosstheWorldyago the Lord is not real...
@@Cardenaslga you are misguided..
@@FaithAcrosstheWorldyago, your imaginary friend isn't whispering in anybody's ear.
Number 3, that's a big yes, if something doesn't feel right, don't ride. I ignored mine and luckily the damage wasn't too bad but will never be able to use my left knee like I used to.
Same. And its destroying my right because the left is so f#*$ed. 20 miles to get a PCV filter for the bike, thought it was good luck i pulled over to shed my coat, as 2 semis rolled up to the pilot car right behind me. Then they turned halfway thru and i was alone and got taken out by a middle aged woman in a KIA sportage. Or thats what they tell me anyway
I third this, but it was my girlfriend not me. Either way, broken legs and skin grafts and court cases and ruined bodies in our early 20s. Just take a day off, get 'em next time.
@@shutd0wnw00dy6 poor girl
How is she now if i may ask
@@erikyordanov7707 no health insurance when it happened, hospital missed a broken tib/fib and it was never fixed since april 2016 so now her ankle is all fucked up. No other injuries for her besides that
I chose my bike over my van on a rainy morning when I had a funny feeling. Fine going into work but on the way home I was wiped out by a van on a roundabout... Luckily I got away with just a broken pelvis but it could've been so much worse 😬
And the day is complete again.
inner peace
Not if you haven't shaved your junk it isn't according to yammie!!!
I’ve been watching these beginner tips videos religiously before and after I bought my first bike. I commute like 15 minutes to work, but these small tips helped. I can turn into a spot and pull a 180 to back into the spot with no problem dragging the rear brake. Small things help. People, from one beginner to another, listen to poppa Yam. He knows what he’s talking about.
Ayeee I'm watching these videos before I get a bike too
I failed my first attempt at the msf course because I psyched myself out, this video really helped me ace my retake - thank you guys 🙏🏼
How in gods name do you fail something as ridiculously basic as MSF?
@@treeoclock1099 Stress probably. It's a lot to take in for someone who's never been on a bike before. Don't act like you never failed something basic lol
I am from Wyoming. Born and raised in Cheyenne. I can indeed state, there are DEFINITELY more than 2 escalators. One in the convention center in Casper Wyoming, one installed in the natural history museum in Laramie, and one in a federal building, also in Casper. I cannot bring to mind a 4th.
Another great tip is to WEAR EARPLUGS. Not only does it help save your hearing but it can also seriously improve your confidence and your riding performance by removing distractions, and if you use a Cardo or Sena device you can still easily hear the music.
I have no affiliation with them, but personally I use Surefire EP-7 or EP-10 earplugs. They are reusable, last about 6 months, and have a convenient little carry case- all for about $25 per set.
I respectfully disagree with your ear plugs suggestion. Using earplugs or a helmet with Bluetooth (for music) shuts your warning system down of what's going on around you; a car or bike coming up on you too quickly so you can evade...emergency vehicle coming up behind you...skidding of other vehicles...etc. On 2 wheels, incognizance can get you killed due to loss of your main senses of sight, hearing and feeling. If your exhaust is that loud to deafen you, baffle it or get a quieter one.
@@prissy1230 well its the wind over 20 years of riding that will get you tinnitus and not the exhaust..
@@prissy1230 You ever see the movies about people that are blind but super hearers or deaf but have super-sight. I know I've seen one but I think its principally true. You gain some added protection but I think the comfort and indoors feeling of earplugs can add a hyper-awareness.
I've been eyeballing Etymotic Research ER20XS. Universal fit is $25, comes with two different size triple flange and a foam tip, comes with a carrying case, don't cut out so much noise that you can't have a conversation, and usually has a coupon on Amazon
@@prissy1230 I ride a sportbike with a stock (read:quiet) exhaust and can still hear horns, skidding cars, and other concerns. If I couldn't, I wouldn't make the suggestion. As far as cars coming up behind me, that is what mirrors are for. Earplugs, especially in noisy environments (most horns are 80+ dB and air noise in your helmet at freeway speeds is about the same) will not deafen you; they simply deaden sound according to the NRR rating of the plug. SureFire offers the EP3 and EP4 series of plugs, too, which offer lower amounts of noise reduction so you can hear better in quiet environments.
Please actually try this for yourself and understand the context and the usability of the application before you tell me I'm wrong.
Thanks.
It is weird how much faster it feels to be on a bike. 55 in a car? Nothing just a cruise. 55 on a bike, I'm griping my tank.
so true,,it is difficult to get used to speeds.. 45mph on a scooter and I'm flying
I’m the opposite. Anything slower than 90 feels like crawling on a bike
@@marcusgrimes726 I can understand that mainly when I'm in traffic. I don't like being slower than traffic as a safety concern
@@marcusgrimes726 lol fr, I think I'm just cruising and I'll look down and I'm doing 85. Though I remember my first day on the highway well, 70 felt like insanity haha.
My bike will probably be the death of me, but fuck if it's not the best damn thing after my family.
@@marcusgrimes726 are you talking kph or mph? XD
6:40 I will have to tell you that you're wrong about the Grom I started with the Grom and from there went to an R7 the only thing that is different is one is bigger, heavier, and faster of course and the other one is smaller, lighter, and slower. With the Grom I learned my friction zone, throttle control, counter steering, turning, shifting and everything on the Grom. I just transferred what I learned on there to the R7 and extra practice getting use to the bike and no problems on my end. Practicing in neighborhoods with the Grom you will need to know throttle control. Grom's can go 60+ that's plenty in the real world scenario.
60 plus ? What grom are you riding 😂
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH #3! That was a lesson I learned the hard way. I'd blown off riding to work the day before; since there was another nice day on tap, I was set on riding and not blowing another beautiful, September day. My little voice told me not to take the bike though. On my way to work, the sun blinded me; I got in to a turn too hot, and ended up crashing. I was all right, but my bike wasn't. Moral of the story: LISTEN to your little voice!
10. Don't focus too much at dashboard
9. Stay loose (grip on the steering )
8. Don't ride with random people (trying to chase them, catch up)
7. Don't rely on tech
6. Don't be afraid to add a bit more speed (as beginners usualy drive too slow loosing inertion for proper cornering)
5. Drag a rear brake (to make slow speed maneuver really stable)
4. Learn a bunch of special skills ( practice, pivoting/turning bike on bike stand, skidding,...)
3. Listen to your gut (as a superstitions sometimes come true so why test fate that day)
2. Ignore the voices (as beginners to do crazy shit)
1. Track days
You're welcome
no need for this list it's already embedded within the video player.
@wanderer biz no need for that comment. It bored me
@@corbkuroski1558no need for that reply. i'm alr creaming my pants
Thanks man
Number 3: listen to your gut - I learned that the hard way, if anyone is reading this and doesn’t believe in superstition etc. neither did I, until one day I just had a feeling I should stay home, but went out anyway and ended up almost spending the night in hospital after coming off.
Broke a few bones, but definitely could have been way way worse, and very easily too.
I am convinced that when my bike breaks, even right out of the shop... it's the universe saving my life.
New rider here. Totally forgot about dragging my rear brake. Thanks!
Holy crap! The dragging rear brake is something I picked up on my own and have been doing for a long time but always had a feeling I was doing a very bad thing to the bike. Such a relief knowing that indeed it is the correct thing to do!
Did number 6 the same day I passed the msf course. Going out on the interstate always made me feel uneasy, but I pulled the bandaid and wanted to know what my bike come do.
Pro tip: as funny as the ad reads often are, if you're binging some Yam' vids press "L" 6 times when the ad hits.
The simple reason to not ride if something just feels off is that by having that on your mind you're already distracted by those thoughts making you more likely to make a mistake.
It's a self fulfilling prophecy, by stressing you're only making bad stuff more likely to happen
Yep, I've had a few days where I've said ehhh something isn't right. Then I slap myself around and get on it, never regret pushing those thoughts out and taking the bike anyway.
True lol. I’ve never had any of these thoughts though. If I dont feel like riding I don’t ride. Never had a feeling of doom. Sure I’ve been scared but I’ll just ride super safe so I don’t die.
Definitely going to use these when I'm old enough to get my 1st bike! Thank you for the videos!!
I *partially* agree not looking at the dashboard. It's safer to follow the flow of traffic than it is to follow the speed limit, but you should still know how fast you're going, especially if there's no traffic around like at night.
Thank you for the dragging the rear brake tip! Especially for pulling a U turn. Very helpful!!
Anybody who has ever had a ticket…will be looking at the speedo regardless of vehicle.
Facts lmao
And here i am listening to him talk about throttle control as someone who started on a grom and then ended up with an xsr900 being a squid ripping down the highway with no license wearing vans lol.
"Idk, I made it up!" Fucking great, bro. KEEP making shit up.
I have been watching your videos since i started riding motorcycles and i still come back to watch your old videos and new ones
It's a mandatory requirement that every MSF coach must wear the booney hat.
Shit my msf instructor was definitely certified then😂
Yup I saw at least 4 of those over one weekend 😂
good video, i do look at my dash, only when the road is clear ahead, and only for a split second. another thing I HAVE TO REMEMBER, is turning the bars when u turn. i have only had my bike for 3 days, (i used to ride 40 years ago) i have been leaning into u turns from a stop, scared the heck out of me. i had the MSF course about 6 years ago, and am remembering a lot, but you and MCrider have helped me enjoy riding again. thank you.
Number 3 and 5 will help with commuting a LOT. 80 miles a day for me and sometimes you just wake up too damn tired to ride. Other days you're stuck in traffic with a state trooper three cars ahead so you got nowhere to go.
70 mile commuter here lol, I always feel energized when I start the bike up. I can be dragging ass up until that point but once it's time to go I'm wired.
I hear you on the trooper thing, but luckily where I live they rarely bother bikes. I've passed cops going 85/90 and they usually keep rolling along.
Only been stopped once up here in NH, 26° and man I was not feeling it. Cop was chill though.
Point one is the hardest to get through to most people. As an instructor I spend many hours of my life saying thing like "look where you want to go" "trust yourself that where you look the bike will follow" so on so forth it's a genuine game changer
Point one is terrible advice. If you're an instructor that is telling people to not even glance at their dash, you shouldn't be one. It's there for a reason.
This is why I don't trust "experienced" instructors.
My first day of riding 6 moths ago I made it a point to start out dragging my rear brake and I could tell from day one the difference it makes.
As per #8 even riding with friends that are reckless. I used to ride with some friends that would speed everywhere and every single one of them crashed at one point or another. I was always last driving like a "grandpa" but I never got hurt on a bike lol
#3 - leaving superstition and such aside, you'll definitely have days where You're Just Not Feeling It. Maybe you're distracted, stressed, not feeling well - *don't ride*. Maybe you'd be fine, but you want 100% when you're riding. If you don't have 100% to give, then just leave it parked today.
At my age and with my experience I still don't want to go to the track mostly because my old '88 GSX1100F isn't exactly the best handling bike in the world, .... but a day at the drag strip could be a lot of fun. ;)
Man that learning advanced skills translates. Use to pull the hand brake in my car all the time in the snow when I was younger. Can't tell you how many times having that muscle memory has saved my ass in real world scenarios
Lol I ride with randoms all the time. Just yesterday there was a Jamaican dude with dreds and this slagged out old redhead on a bagger and I was cruising with them dancing to the music on their radio no hands and they were digging it so much they invited me over. True story. Thank god my bike was faster than that bagger
Dont see all that many randoms headed the same way as me on the road, i usually hop in w them for the added visibility of nunbers. But if they want to ride stupid i let them go. Or just hang back farther and watch and wait. Maybe ive learned better self control than the young Yam tho..
I’ve been riding for years but man, your commentary never disappoints. Anyway, I’ll be sharing this with my friend who is learning how to ride.
Just a note since you mentioned the gp race, that was the first race I caught live in years and wow! I was not disappointed!
I have to admit! I didn't feel right going out on my bike this morning. Sure enough, I laid it down at an intersection making a right turn. Thankfully for me the only casualties were # 1 the right mirror. # 2 my ego. # 3 my lower back hurt a lot! 12 hours later and moving around helped my back out. Not worried about my ego, shit, I'm new! It happens sooner or later. As for the mirror, nothing $100.00 can't fix. Next time when I have that feeling, I will trust it and get in the truck instead like I was intending to!
That weird last chance feeling is everything I think, not just in this but in pretty much all walks of life
My first real bike was a 98’ gixxer 750, first year of fuel injection with zero rider aids. Learned so much from that bike even as the front brakes fell off mid ride 😭 at least my new to me zx6r is much more reliable
I inherited my Dad's leather belt ( not the one he used on me, too old) & his Suzuki hat, at least my V Stromo has a VR46 box on back O/O°
Tank grips? Great idea!
Dragging rear break? Nice!
The helpfulness of these videos is awesome! I'm doing my MSF course in a couple of weeks. After that, I will be getting my first bike, probably a naked bike. Thanks, Yammie and chat! 😊
Great vid getting my first bike in about 3 months and I’m soaking up info however I’m 100% going to do lots of training in my neighborhood
Yammi is the type of guy that drives with his highbeams on, blinding everyone, because be never looks at his dashboard.
I've seen this many times in group rides, I can tell when there's a beginner rider. they try to ride right behind you and very close. maybe they see bikers in videos riding behind each other and try to do that. I often slow down and let them pass or wave at them to go ahead or wave to back off.
Totally agree with Kenan, as a professional truck driver you are taught to be aware of your gauges so you know what is going on with you vehicle.
Not goin to lie my first ever motorcycle was a 2007 gsxr 600 and i absolutely fell inlove with it 150 in 3rd gear i feel like it was a perfect bike for my style of riding the key to riding ANY bike is you need to be a little affraid of it cause yes it can and will kill you if you dont respect the power sittin between your legs because its not the fall that kills you it the sudden stop at the end
This thumbnail is the best. *Do. Not. Group. Ride. With. People. You. Don't. Know.*
I like to do it, but not very long. Just like a quick 10 mins or something is fun. If and only if they are within your skill limit.
Shut up squid boy
@@samb378 _stares in full face helmet profile icon_
Please.
@@jgcapers3860 keep that helmet on, noob
I just recently moved to the city , grew up in the middle of no where and I find myself engine breaking more Then using my actual brakes threw the city and I have to remember engine breaking doesn’t Illuminate my tail lights
Number 8 is so important, Yammie is spot on
Im getting my first bike tomorrow, ill be sure to keep this sweet knowledge in my head
Ive road 2 group rides as a new rider. The guys were super cool riding wirg a new rider.
Disagree with not looking at the dashboard, but totally agree with "bad Kharma days". Shiny side up boys, cheers!
#6 is something I am constantly trying to overcome.
#7 too.
I recall a time on my escooter going 30 and had 3 opportunities to put my gloves back on. I didn't listen, I was down for 3 weeks. Know Your Gear, Wear Your Gear!
My MSF is this Saturday and Sunday :D wish me luck guys . Picking up my ninja 400 next week
Yea. I do spend a lot more time looking at the dash on my truck than my bike. There are a lot more things I need to keep track of in the truck.
actually, I do look on my dash while driving a car. Me personally on a bike, I look at the tachometer more than my speedometer because I like to maintain at the revs that my bike is rated to be the most efficient at and where the power of my bike is just in case I need to pass or whatever.
Looking at the dash from time to time is a life saver (sometimes literally)
I will sometimes ride behind another biker on the highway, especially in traffic. We are safer and more visible in a pack. Always staggered, always giving them plenty of space in case they do some dumb shit. If you get another rider behind you, just ride predictably, over signal so they know what you're doing, and always ride within the law.. they'll be passing you eventually lol.
Love your videos. Long time viewer and after many years of anticipation I finally picked up my first bike today. Got a duke 390! Love the bike so much. I feel very attacked by your Pokémon go comment.
Love your videos, always so detailed for new bikers like me 😍
Just did my first coupe interstate rides and I agree that I can totally go faster.
That GP race was CRAZY!!!
I lost it when he transitions straight into a manscape ad 😂😂😂😂😂
Another great video- Something didn't feel right/intuition is a real thing. I tell the guys that work for me that your senses and brain work together all the time and you are constantly collecting information. So if something doesn't look right and there is a danger feeling heed that because it is often your senses and brain working together to hook you up. Stupid example: Yesterday, you casually heard someone say it is probably going to rain tomorrow. You haven't seen the weather or whatever but your brain is telling you that today may be less safe. My guy is in a small North eastern town in Nigeria questioning someone and he notices people going inside during the cooler part of the day which is not normal. Bad guys might be coming.
I can’t believe your about to be at 1,000,000!!! Early congrats thank you for all the content 👍🏻
Yes yes i did watch binder on slicks in the rain in austria
I always glance at my dash in both cars and on bikes. I often speed and need to keep it within a certain threshold, and I like to hit redline every da.. I mean every now and again
@yammie noob, great! You amazed me with the universe signs hehe, they are real and that's totally a protection from serious accidents(or wrong choices). Great tips😃✌️
Funny video! Kept my interest to the end. Yes the end. I was in Cheyenne Wyoming yesterday and I didn’t see any of the two escalators mentioned at the end. I bet they’re at the airport
I brought a Ducati 1299s two days ago and when I went to see the bike in the morning and I saw a big accident on I95 N involving a motorcycle, the man was lying down on the highway with a white blanket covering him, I told myself that’s gotta be a sign but I still got the bike
Not going too slow is also useful to keep tyres warm, it's easier said than done under the rain, but all the more important :P
Totally agree with no. 3! Follow your guts.
I picked the Suzuki team, although Intruder M800 was the only model I liked when it came to cruisers. :D And I absolutely don't care if others hate on me. Bike looks awesome.
One tip that I saw another motorcyclist suggest was "Keep your eyes on the road as far as you can see" or something like that. They said to do it so that you have enough time to dodge debris and potholes.
If u drive a stick shift car u never really look at yr dash board... Awesome video.
Get yammie this early, dang, what am I supposed to watch at work now? Right...more yammie videos.
Was planning on buying a bike this week but day 2 of my damn MSF was rained out because of hurricane henri, now have to wait 2 weeks
Love the vids keep it up and stay well
0:35 : i was SURE you were going to pick on Suzuki (and yes, i'll defend my Suzuki :D)
Made me smile and realise a few things about my riding
Especially in Toronto Canada, where we have sneaky traffic cams that nail you for a digital ticket for doing 43km/hr on a 40km, so on my Ninja 400 0 to illegal happens real fast. So a quick dash check is good, imo.
yeah dont devote your eyes to the dash, but check it with a quick glace, its not bad to check it for a split second just dont stare if you cant read something on it.
390 and 401 are the same bike, with different athsetics. exact same motor, mostly the same parts.
sure there are a couple of different included extras, but thats the same with every brands' model sub-category (eg: Fastbike Red SR, vs Fastbike Red ST)
Yammie, why is there no advice on how to fit two turbos under my Hayabusa fairings??? How can I enjoy my Yammie without twin turbo busa instructions?
Really not much use for twins... if ur gonna go compound or sequential, thats a different story. But still just get the right single and ull do better, gives u a chance to chop throttle b4 u brown ur shorts 😂😂😂
I’m a noob and I love this channel. I even love the scandalous sponser plugs! This is some fun you-tube🤪
I'd love to go to a track some time when I passed for my license and got some hours under the belt!
O k i'm definitely giving some credit here. This is the most funniest video i've seen you are awesome , sir , you made my day.😅😂😂
u should make a video about curvy roads in europe
Maybe people in Europe should do that? Before it becomes Russia at least
Dear yammie noob I really wish today I had taken that advise that I had heard today in this very video about trusting your gut definitely had a gut feeling to not ride today I ended looping the bike and currently in the e.r. definitely if you dont got a good feeling dont ride it is the universe telling you something
highsided going like 20mph on my ninja 400 a few days ago rear wheel lost traction then gained it back luckily i only broke my collarbone and the bike only had a bent shifter nd i was in my neighborhood
Watched these before riding and 3,4 years of riding later im still watching the “beginner” videos idk why lol
Beginner tip #1: buy a 90’s liter sportsbike as your first motorcycle
So you have chosen, *death*
@@DragonSlayer43781 Almost died. I’ve been riding for three years now and it’s all been on carbureted liter sportsbikes from the 90’s.
“M4 exhaust screaming at redline is the sound of your people” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s so true coming from a gsxr squid
“Yolo swaggins on your buddies gixxer” hahahaha dude this is the best video intro ever 😂😂😂
That race with Brad #33 was awesome 🤩