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I love your videos. I recently bought my first Harley Ultra Limited and looking forward to doing long rides………thanks for all the content and for sharing your experiences
Big G'day from Down Under 🇦🇺 Some really scary statistics 😱 Would love to see that list of dangerous roads of America as we are coming over in 2025 to tour the USA on Harley's. Enjoy your work girl, keep them coming. May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤 Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺
It is said locally here in central Florida that John Morgan can’t legally drive because of his dui issues. They are the principle reason people pay too much for insurance. Low life ambulance chasers.
I've been riding in the UK for over 50 years, and still ride most days as my main transport. I don't feel the need for excessive speed any more, and what's kept me alive is riding with the attitude of "what could go wrong here, and how can I avoid it?"
Im 31 one with nowhere near the same experience, but also take the dame approach, i put myself on worst case scenarios constantly and understand that a lower speed most of the time, will make my potential accident less fatal and give more room to react. Thank you for giving me hope hehe
My wife rode 20 years without incident and got hit by a car and broke her knee. Anytime insurance and lawyers get involved it is a bad deal, but better than a sharp stick in the eye. She no longer rides but I do. It's what I am, and your last sentances are so true. We all die, but most people have never really lived if you think about it. Great video, Doodle!
Best video ever. I even showed it to my wife. I have been riding since 1981, and I have had one accident, which was 100% my fault. I was riding WAY above my level (racing) when I was 23 and lost it on a curve. Ever since then, I ride safely, as you described in this video. Riding safe does NOT take away from the freedom and enjoyment of riding a bike.
PSA: PLEASE look up motorcycle airbags. There are airbag vests, airbag backpacks, etc. There are many brands, but Helite probably has the best for daily usage.
As someone who has been in a very bad motorcycle accident and almost lost my Life I will never get on my bike without my Helite Adventure Airbag jacket.
I have the Helite Turtle 2 air bag vest in hi-viz. The hi-viz works. I used to have a ton of people pulling out in front of me. It's true, they simply don't see you because you blend in with the background. Hi-Viz works because it's an unnatural color and people see that. Major reduction in people pulling out in front of me.
If you are a good rider, don't drink, are careful with your speed, you have eliminated many risks. At this point, it is the unexpected that becomes the risk - the pothole, the animal on the road, the crash two lanes over, etc.
Thankyou for your video, very sensible and informative. I live in the UK and was a biker for 50 years. I only had two accidents in all that time, neither was my fault, and I was not physically hurt. I travelled extensively in the UK and Continent. I miss riding so much, but stopped at 75, four years ago. Nothing comes close to the well being and freedom you get on a bike. My last one was a Kawasaki ZZR1100 ! Stay safe ya'll.
I took a Harley Davidson safety training and was the best money spent. I’ve had people say “oh they don’t know what their talking about” but between 3 guys with 30yrs of riding experience each I trusted what they had to say.
Great info! I did see a study by the MSF that basically said if you don't drink and drive, have a license and insurance, and wear the right gear, you reduce your chances of getting in a wreck by over 80%!
@@extremeencounter7458 you are correct! Neither will having a license or insurance. But, people that tend to do those things, tend to be more responsible and safer riders.
@@philpeters5463 That’s fair, it’s the tendencies that follow responsible people. Though I find it odd so many ride without gear, goes to show they haven’t crashed yet
There are some incredibly *stubborn* people out there. I have a family member with a TBI from a terrible crash (many of the risk factors mentioned here were present) and they still ride with no helmet, no gear. Guess it is that last part for them, everybody dies eventually so live life while you’re at it. I don’t know. When I first started riding they gave me crap about my gear, my video watching, etc. But it’s a truce now. We are who we are. 🤷🏻♀️@@extremeencounter7458
I've found for life in general it's worthwhile to live by the adage: "Nobody's out to get me, but they're not out to NOT get me, either." You know those people at walmart blocking aisles and running into displays while they scroll their phones, stare blankly into space, or scold their 17 kids? They aren't trying to prevent you from getting that jar of spaghetti sauce, but neither are they trying to make your day easier. Think they operate their cars any differently than their shopping carts? And on my bike I've located the connector for my battery tender in the same compartment as my tool kit. Having the plug less than six inches from my tire gauge is a helpful reminder to do TCLOCS at least for the first ride of the day.
Thank you for doing a safety video. I IM'd you about my son's accident a while back and with my hope that you along with all motobloggers would frequently include safety messages. That is how we will slowly overcome the hooligan videos that encourage new riders to ride too fast for the conditions and too fast for their skills. So my fellow riders, please do not enter intersections with abandon. Enter with levers covered; enter with your head on a swivel; enter after positioning yourself for maximum visibility, and do the wiggle dance to force eyeballs on you. Yes, I swerve back and forth approaching most any intersection to make the drivers think I'm crazy. Stay away from the crazy guy! Two wheels down, y'all.
Before I started riding, a few years ago I saw a motorcyclist present themselves/do the wiggle dance right in front of me at an intersection. I already saw him so I wasn't going to pull out in front of him, but the extra movement he did made me pause to pay even closer attention. It's not foolproof, but I definitely think it's an underrated practice that could definitely help mitigate close calls at least.
@@AssantiM I learned this from MCRider, another Moto vlogger. He said that when a vehicle sees a point of light (your headlight) coming at them it’s difficult to gauge the distance from them to you or they may not even “see you” at all. If you wiggle (move the bike side to side a bit) that movement catches their eye and they are more apt to “see you”.
I live in NY and in addition to all of your excellent points is the white street painting markers in the road and manhole covers are like riding on ice in the rain.
For years the tag line on my email has been "Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence, or stupidity. -Anonymous". Great video.
That was something I took away from the MSF. I always leave my bike in gear at a stoplight. When I pull up I look for escape routes and always keep an eye on my rearview mirror.
I do love having people that have never been on a bike tell me how I’m gonna die on mine. Still I’d rather die on my bike than rot in a car. Great video.
I would only add one thing to your list of hazards. I enjoyed motorcycling for 59 years. I got to the point that I didn't need to ride anymore and that a 50 mile ride was starting to be more painful, I quit. Looking back I realized I probably used up several of my 9 lives and had some very memorable close calls with certain death. For instance, I was going to work at my business which was 9 miles away on foggy and damp morning. When I got to a T intersection, where I had no stop sign. I heard a swishing noise just as I cleared the other road which was on my right. There was a long downhill to the stop sign for that other road. I glanced down at my left mirror just in time to see a white Subaru skidding through where I had just been a half heart beat ago. The car continued, airborne, over an embankment, bouncing into a weed covered field. A few years prior to that I was convinced, after another near death experience involving two incidents within a few miles apart, where cars crossed the center line and aimed right for me, that I best stay off two wheels on a three day holiday weekend. ~Drunks are out to get you.~
I never ride in Super Bowl Sundays, or holidays, because there are many drunks on the road. I saw one guy turn right, biff over the curb, cross the side walk and slam into a fence. It was half-time.
@-senseiI try to avoid weekends and holidays when I can. Teenagers and non-serious drivers (weekend warriors), without fail, cross the yellow line on windy roads where I live. I frequently hug the right side of blind corners (where there are many near me) knowing someone will have drifted into my lane around the corner. Sometimes punks street race in the canyons, almost got slammed by one trying to pass another around a corner while I was driving a car.... so...I ride those during school days mid-week.
The stats are amazing. A friend is persuading me NOT to get a motorcycle and noted his son a PA treated a man who was severely injured in a motorcycle wreck. My rebuttal was, "I bet they didn't take the motorcycle safety class, were most likely speeding, and probably had alcohol in them."
I can’t believe it has taken UA-cam almost 4 years to show me your content. I have been missing out! Your academic integrity is refreshing and I appreciate that you do not conflate opinion with fact. I’m happy to be here learning!
I’m recovering from my fourth exercise injury related surgery (left foot this time, so no riding unless seated Annie Oakley style). My only motorcycle injury was a tweaked thumb after low siding on track first thing on cold day. Not only do you need to be 150% aware all of the time on a motorcycle, but you also need to plan ahead. Don’t stop BEHIND cars in traffic if it is at all avoidable. Copy motor patrol officers: stop NEXT to or OFFSET from the cars. Never hover in a driver’s blind spot. If passing, do so smoothly and relatively quickly. Wear serious gear that will not slide up or come off in an accident. For larger ADV bikes, consider full fledged Enduro boots. Wear gauntlet gloves with dual closures, just as on track. Great video Doodle. I’m hoping to ride well into my eighties. It keeps one young at heart as well as mentally alert and physically active (at least on track!).
Thank you for this video!!!! The only other thing I would add would be don't ride above your skill level and keep your head on a swivel..... Keep up the great content!!!! Be safe and Be Blessed!!!
Crazy you released this today, because I just laid my bike over 2 days ago. Only about 15 MPH, but I was making a right turn from a stop sign and the rear tire kicked out on cinders
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle a little sore in the arms and legs, but I always ride head to toe in safety gear, so I was pretty much completely unscathed. Can't say the same for the bike tho. Relatively minor damage, but I gotta replace a foot peg, front brake lever and a mirror just to get back on the road. All the fairings and other panels will cost like $300 to replace
Here in Northern Nevada seems like every other day there's a motorcycle fatality accident. 😢 My last one was getting hit from behind by a lady trying to pass me on the right on a two lane road with a 25 mph speed limit.
I’ve been riding only a few years, and had my full licence less than 1 (UK CBT for those wondering). Realising your vulnerability and riding accordingly is the biggest key. This applies to riding or driving. Anticipation, perception and attitude are key. Don’t follow too closely, check and double check when you’re doing a manoeuvre, stay visible and, most importantly, priority is not invincibility. Just because someone should give way/yield to you, doesn’t mean they will. Priority or not, you lose on a motorbike. The best crash is the one you don’t have.
Hi Doodle, great video, I have been watching you since you bought your first bike. Thankyou for contributing to the motorcycle community, we all greatly appreciate you!
Great video Doodle! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to dig into the data to provide some facts. It's shocking how many MC accidents are preventable.
I am curious about how the fatality index at the end was arrived at. Where I live, daily use of motorbikes is about 1% of road use and accounts for 30% of road fatalities. Helmets are mandatory here in Australia but the statistic of fatality for riders being 30 times higher holds true and consistent with the USA and our licensing system restricts bike size in the first two years riding. The most vulnerable rider to fatal accident is the middle aged white guy 45-55 on a cruiser style bike (again, consistent with the USA). Lastly, about 79% of accidents involve in-part or in-full rider error, even with a much stricter licensing system. I actually ride daily, I do not own a car currently, and I see fellow motorcyclists putting themselves in dangerous situations they do not need to, about consistent with that 79% figure of in-part contribution to your own accident.
Hey fellow Aussie. Here in Tassie you’re restricted to a Lams bike until you’re fully licenced. Plenty of bikes that shouldn’t be included in the Lams category though in my opinion and I think it should go back to lams approved 250cc for learners. I ride every other day and see so many idiots, both in cars and bikes. I have also noticed that some fellow riders once they see me, feel the need to show off on their bike, putting themselves and others at risk. They’re normally always sport bike riders.
@@chevaryan2082 I disagree on the 250cc simply because of the limitations of weight and variations of bike style available in that category. The Vulcan 650 for example is a heavy enough bike and you can learn to ride the style of bike you prefer before upgrading to open class license. Showboaters on the road, yeah, I agree. Same with sports cars though. Put two idiots in similar sport cars and it is a dick measuring contest. Bikes are just a lot less forgiving for mistakes. Greeting to my Tasmanian cousin. I am riding across the Nullarbor in April from WA. I might actually ferry across and have a gander at the roads there.
Great video. I have to show my wife so she doesn’t panic every time I ride. I’m almost 67 so she thinks I’m at higher risk but my skills have only improved over the years.
omg thank you so much for listing out the data and facts. I was so surprised to know the risk of getting injured in a gym is higher than getting a motorcycle crash. Always learning and ride safe!
This is one of the reasons I really love your channel. You always seem to balance things properly, and provide riders with very helpful information all of us need to be cognizant of, not the least of which is safety. In this day and age in which we live, it’s never been more important than now to take heed.
Great video! Thanks for all the info. As a returning rider after 30 years, I learned quickly to ride defensively and EVERYONE has a story about someone dying on a motorcycle! 😂
Even on a closed course tipping your bike or some other adverse reaction is an accident…….by technicality. When I say “ if not when “ that’s how I mean it. That and in the ‘generally speaking’ term of the motorcycle world if not when. You mentioned inexperienced cyclists, sometimes well seasoned riders can become just as much a risk ( over confident )to self and others! The importance of, if not when, is continually learning as a motorcyclist. Learning the environment you currently ride. Learning your equipment. Learning new roads. Learning about safety… Thanks for the content Doodle rock on 🎉
As a long time rider I just want to say what a great job you've done to recap of all the important issues surrounding accidents and rider safety in one video. All of your points are right on. Thanks for doing your research and sharing.
I love your contents! I even bought one of those helmet lights because of your short but and powerful reasoning as to why you should invest in one. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for this informative and encouraging video! I agree with everything you said. Wear gear, pay attention, slow down, don't drink and ride, and ride happily!
Totally enjoying your videos. Learning a lot. Can't practice anything you have covered, I need a bike for that. Still enjoying the content, I do wish you well and I pray for you. May God bless you and keep you safe.
You have described my feelings for years but I've never taken the time to put them to words before. I thought this video was very well put together and echoed my thoughts on many of the topics you covered to a T. Good job!
@fortnine did a lot of videos on accidents, and motorists can not gauge your speed when you are riding. I see bikes in my area that place themselves in the lane which blends into the traffic beside them, and this would result in an accident when turning left. I saw one rider riding on the left-hand track beside a big truck; now, if you turn left in a car, you never see the bike until he hits you. But if the rider moved over to the outside track, then the rider is separated from the turning lane traffic and can be seen. Something else is the helmet; most accidents are head injuries, and the road is like sliding on sandpaper. The other thing I see is motorists like to when turning left into a double-lane road to turn into whichever lane they need rather than turning into the medium strip lane. I have almost been hit a few times because motorists have turned into the medium strip lane which I am turning into. Practise helps when riding, practise slow speed riding, practise emergency stops, practise countersteering and practise, practise, practise. I took a riding course too, and practise.
Thanks Doodle. I've said that professional training every year is a good thing. I had the reaction speed in my teens,but no experience. Now in my 50's, my experience replaced the great reaction speed I had as a teen.
love your content Doodle! Keep it up. I Love seeing my video pooping up everywhere. I was on the green ZX6R that got rear ended as I was about to pull into a driveway 😖
Very good stats and information. Always assume and ride as if whatever the worst thing another driver can do, THEY WILL and react accordingly. If they can turn left in front, they are going to. If they can switch lanes into you, they are going to. If they can slam on their brakes in front of you, they are going to etc. Always ride with that in mind and position/ actively change your position/speed accordingly. Once it becomes force of habit you'll do it without even thinking about it and very quickly have regular instances where you say to yourself, oh good thing I did x or I would or could have had an accident. At least that's been my experience.
Hi Doddle, an informative video. You showed some very scary drivers out there, both two and four wheel drivers. I have driven a lot on the Eastern seaboard states over the years and have been fortunate not to see any of this crazy drivers. Hopefully when we are out there in just over 2 years we can avoid these dangerous folk. We plan to visit for quite a while travelling both on four and two wheels, a lot to see. Keep up your videos, really enjoy them 👍
Some time ago, in the 90's and early 2000's, Larry Grodsky, founder of Stayin Safe rider training program and safety columnist for Rider Magazine, (now offered and written by Eric Trow) taught many of the concepts you go over in this release. He was fond of saying that with the right education and approach to road riding you could eliminate 95%+ of crash factors with skill and awareness. As a fellow Pittsburgher I took his course in the fall of 2005 and got rid of 2 decades of bad/sloppy habits. One item not covered here which Larry discussed was.....animals. He said there was almost nothing one could do to eliminate that risk except not ride. Common sense tells us to use extreme caution at certain times of the day for deer as an example. The irony of his comment was that in early 2006 Larry said to his long term partner, Mary Ann, that if he was to die on a motorcycle it would be because of an animal. Shortly thereafter, while riding from Texas back to Pittsburgh Larry hit a deer in Texas and was killed instantly. That incident caused me to park my bikes for over a year; I was that uncomfortable with riding. If Larry, a recognized motorcycle safety guru, could die on a bike, what chance did I have, was my thought process. Eventually I got back on and have been riding safely ever since but with much more thoughtfulness. I also bought several copies of the book that was put together after his death. All of his safety columns from Rider Magazine were published in that book along with some comments by people in the industry who knew him well. I constantly re-read most of that book each off season. It never gets old as his writing style was informative and thought provoking. Doodle, this was a good reminder for all riders, kudos for putting it out.
I thought I was listening to myself when I used to teach MSF classes up until you did the infomercial for Morgan & Morgan. lol. All good advice. I need to get my Instructor Manuals out and give myself a refresher.
I used to dump my bikes on the regular for more then a decade. Snagging the lawn mower handle pulling into the carport. Then a brilliant idea popped in my head. I moved the lawn mower and haven’t dumped a bike since.
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This is some good content.
I love your videos. I recently bought my first Harley Ultra Limited and looking forward to doing long rides………thanks for all the content and for sharing your experiences
Hi Doodle, my late wife knew John Morgan, yeah back late 80s early 90s, the Law firm in Kissimme Fl. rented him space when he had a case in town.
Big G'day from Down Under 🇦🇺
Some really scary statistics 😱
Would love to see that list of dangerous roads of America as we are coming over in 2025 to tour the USA on Harley's.
Enjoy your work girl, keep them coming.
May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤
Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺
It is said locally here in central Florida that John Morgan can’t legally drive because of his dui issues. They are the principle reason people pay too much for insurance. Low life ambulance chasers.
My rule has always been not even one beer when riding. It's working so far.
TRUTH! I'm shocked how many motorcycles I see stacked up at "biker bars", its not shocking that those are a huge percentage of the problem.
Amen !
I've been riding in the UK for over 50 years, and still ride most days as my main transport. I don't feel the need for excessive speed any more, and what's kept me alive is riding with the attitude of "what could go wrong here, and how can I avoid it?"
Im 31 one with nowhere near the same experience, but also take the dame approach, i put myself on worst case scenarios constantly and understand that a lower speed most of the time, will make my potential accident less fatal and give more room to react.
Thank you for giving me hope hehe
"100% of riders and non riders die". No truer words have been spoken
If you live you will die
My wife rode 20 years without incident and got hit by a car and broke her knee. Anytime insurance and lawyers get involved it is a bad deal, but better than a sharp stick in the eye. She no longer rides but I do. It's what I am, and your last sentances are so true. We all die, but most people have never really lived if you think about it. Great video, Doodle!
Is it better to die doing what you love, or to live a life of regret and not have done anything?
Best video ever. I even showed it to my wife. I have been riding since 1981, and I have had one accident, which was 100% my fault. I was riding WAY above my level (racing) when I was 23 and lost it on a curve. Ever since then, I ride safely, as you described in this video. Riding safe does NOT take away from the freedom and enjoyment of riding a bike.
PSA: PLEASE look up motorcycle airbags. There are airbag vests, airbag backpacks, etc. There are many brands, but Helite probably has the best for daily usage.
I've thought about the airbag hi-viz. It offers really good neck and spine protection I think.
And there are even airbag backpacks. Both the vests and backpacks are worth it for extra protection.
As someone who has been in a very bad motorcycle accident and almost lost my Life I will never get on my bike without my Helite Adventure Airbag jacket.
@@manicrymes Did you have an airbag on in the crash?
I have the Helite Turtle 2 air bag vest in hi-viz. The hi-viz works. I used to have a ton of people pulling out in front of me. It's true, they simply don't see you because you blend in with the background. Hi-Viz works because it's an unnatural color and people see that. Major reduction in people pulling out in front of me.
That sure is one high tech microphone holder.
If you cant see the mic holder, this video is for you
"speak clearly into the banana" 🍌
Better than a potato
@@hillkillr regarding "Better than a potato"
Says who? (This message is brought to you by the Idaho Chamber of Commerce.)😀
I always tell people to ride like you're invisible.
Great content as usual
If you are a good rider, don't drink, are careful with your speed, you have eliminated many risks. At this point, it is the unexpected that becomes the risk - the pothole, the animal on the road, the crash two lanes over, etc.
Thankyou for your video, very sensible and informative. I live in the UK and was a biker for 50 years. I only had two accidents in all that time, neither was my fault, and I was not physically hurt. I travelled extensively in the UK and Continent. I miss riding so much, but stopped at 75, four years ago. Nothing comes close to the well being and freedom you get on a bike. My last one was a Kawasaki ZZR1100 ! Stay safe ya'll.
I took a Harley Davidson safety training and was the best money spent. I’ve had people say “oh they don’t know what their talking about” but between 3 guys with 30yrs of riding experience each I trusted what they had to say.
Great info! I did see a study by the MSF that basically said if you don't drink and drive, have a license and insurance, and wear the right gear, you reduce your chances of getting in a wreck by over 80%!
Well the gear won’t affect the chances of a wreck
@@extremeencounter7458 you are correct! Neither will having a license or insurance. But, people that tend to do those things, tend to be more responsible and safer riders.
@@philpeters5463 That’s fair, it’s the tendencies that follow responsible people. Though I find it odd so many ride without gear, goes to show they haven’t crashed yet
There are some incredibly *stubborn* people out there. I have a family member with a TBI from a terrible crash (many of the risk factors mentioned here were present) and they still ride with no helmet, no gear. Guess it is that last part for them, everybody dies eventually so live life while you’re at it. I don’t know. When I first started riding they gave me crap about my gear, my video watching, etc. But it’s a truce now. We are who we are. 🤷🏻♀️@@extremeencounter7458
I've found for life in general it's worthwhile to live by the adage: "Nobody's out to get me, but they're not out to NOT get me, either." You know those people at walmart blocking aisles and running into displays while they scroll their phones, stare blankly into space, or scold their 17 kids? They aren't trying to prevent you from getting that jar of spaghetti sauce, but neither are they trying to make your day easier. Think they operate their cars any differently than their shopping carts?
And on my bike I've located the connector for my battery tender in the same compartment as my tool kit. Having the plug less than six inches from my tire gauge is a helpful reminder to do TCLOCS at least for the first ride of the day.
I Saw ME!! (in a good example clip fortunately) Great video, Doodle!
Good video girl very informative, anybody that rides need to watch this. I'm 71 and still ride with CAUTION
Great video Doodle. Have to agree, don't drink or ride tired. I've ridden almost every day since 1972, wow I feel old now.
Thank you for doing a safety video. I IM'd you about my son's accident a while back and with my hope that you along with all motobloggers would frequently include safety messages. That is how we will slowly overcome the hooligan videos that encourage new riders to ride too fast for the conditions and too fast for their skills. So my fellow riders, please do not enter intersections with abandon. Enter with levers covered; enter with your head on a swivel; enter after positioning yourself for maximum visibility, and do the wiggle dance to force eyeballs on you. Yes, I swerve back and forth approaching most any intersection to make the drivers think I'm crazy. Stay away from the crazy guy! Two wheels down, y'all.
The wiggle dance works, I use it often. I’m sorry about your son’s accident, I hope he is ok 🙏
@@amyv6957 Thank you. Your prayers are appreciated.
Prayer warrior here…you got it!
Before I started riding, a few years ago I saw a motorcyclist present themselves/do the wiggle dance right in front of me at an intersection. I already saw him so I wasn't going to pull out in front of him, but the extra movement he did made me pause to pay even closer attention. It's not foolproof, but I definitely think it's an underrated practice that could definitely help mitigate close calls at least.
@@AssantiM I learned this from MCRider, another Moto vlogger. He said that when a vehicle sees a point of light (your headlight) coming at them it’s difficult to gauge the distance from them to you or they may not even “see you” at all. If you wiggle (move the bike side to side a bit) that movement catches their eye and they are more apt to “see you”.
I live in NY and in addition to all of your excellent points is the white street painting markers in the road and manhole covers are like riding on ice in the rain.
Doodle, I was a truck driver for 15 years. People don't see a 70,000-pound 18-wheeler. let alone me on my little Gixxer
For years the tag line on my email has been "Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence, or stupidity. -Anonymous". Great video.
That was something I took away from the MSF. I always leave my bike in gear at a stoplight. When I pull up I look for escape routes and always keep an eye on my rearview mirror.
I do love having people that have never been on a bike tell me how I’m gonna die on mine. Still I’d rather die on my bike than rot in a car. Great video.
Well, they don't rot in their car. They just go from point a to point b.
I would only add one thing to your list of hazards. I enjoyed motorcycling for 59 years. I got to the point that I didn't need to ride anymore and that a 50 mile ride was starting to be more painful, I quit. Looking back I realized I probably used up several of my 9 lives and had some very memorable close calls with certain death. For instance, I was going to work at my business which was 9 miles away on foggy and damp morning. When I got to a T intersection, where I had no stop sign. I heard a swishing noise just as I cleared the other road which was on my right. There was a long downhill to the stop sign for that other road. I glanced down at my left mirror just in time to see a white Subaru skidding through where I had just been a half heart beat ago. The car continued, airborne, over an embankment, bouncing into a weed covered field.
A few years prior to that I was convinced, after another near death experience involving two incidents within a few miles apart, where cars crossed the center line and aimed right for me, that I best stay off two wheels on a three day holiday weekend. ~Drunks are out to get you.~
I never ride in Super Bowl Sundays, or holidays, because there are many drunks on the road. I saw one guy turn right, biff over the curb, cross the side walk and slam into a fence. It was half-time.
@-senseiI try to avoid weekends and holidays when I can. Teenagers and non-serious drivers (weekend warriors), without fail, cross the yellow line on windy roads where I live. I frequently hug the right side of blind corners (where there are many near me) knowing someone will have drifted into my lane around the corner. Sometimes punks street race in the canyons, almost got slammed by one trying to pass another around a corner while I was driving a car.... so...I ride those during school days mid-week.
The stats are amazing. A friend is persuading me NOT to get a motorcycle and noted his son a PA treated a man who was severely injured in a motorcycle wreck. My rebuttal was, "I bet they didn't take the motorcycle safety class, were most likely speeding, and probably had alcohol in them."
I can’t believe it has taken UA-cam almost 4 years to show me your content. I have been missing out! Your academic integrity is refreshing and I appreciate that you do not conflate opinion with fact. I’m happy to be here learning!
I’m recovering from my fourth exercise injury related surgery (left foot this time, so no riding unless seated Annie Oakley style). My only motorcycle injury was a tweaked thumb after low siding on track first thing on cold day. Not only do you need to be 150% aware all of the time on a motorcycle, but you also need to plan ahead. Don’t stop BEHIND cars in traffic if it is at all avoidable. Copy motor patrol officers: stop NEXT to or OFFSET from the cars. Never hover in a driver’s blind spot. If passing, do so smoothly and relatively quickly. Wear serious gear that will not slide up or come off in an accident. For larger ADV bikes, consider full fledged Enduro boots. Wear gauntlet gloves with dual closures, just as on track.
Great video Doodle. I’m hoping to ride well into my eighties. It keeps one young at heart as well as mentally alert and physically active (at least on track!).
Thank you for this video!!!! The only other thing I would add would be don't ride above your skill level and keep your head on a swivel..... Keep up the great content!!!! Be safe and Be Blessed!!!
Correction: at 12:13 ish: 7% is 100 times 0.07%
Also that "dropping into bed" thing is really cute.
Thank you for the video and have a good day
lol I came to the comments wondering if anyone noticed this :) “7x more likely than .007…. “
Crazy you released this today, because I just laid my bike over 2 days ago. Only about 15 MPH, but I was making a right turn from a stop sign and the rear tire kicked out on cinders
ouch! hope you're ok
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle a little sore in the arms and legs, but I always ride head to toe in safety gear, so I was pretty much completely unscathed. Can't say the same for the bike tho. Relatively minor damage, but I gotta replace a foot peg, front brake lever and a mirror just to get back on the road. All the fairings and other panels will cost like $300 to replace
Here in Northern Nevada seems like every other day there's a motorcycle fatality accident. 😢
My last one was getting hit from behind by a lady trying to pass me on the right on a two lane road with a 25 mph speed limit.
I’ve been riding only a few years, and had my full licence less than 1 (UK CBT for those wondering). Realising your vulnerability and riding accordingly is the biggest key. This applies to riding or driving. Anticipation, perception and attitude are key. Don’t follow too closely, check and double check when you’re doing a manoeuvre, stay visible and, most importantly, priority is not invincibility. Just because someone should give way/yield to you, doesn’t mean they will. Priority or not, you lose on a motorbike. The best crash is the one you don’t have.
Like... it's amazing how far just being sensibly cautious will go in keeping you safe.
Great information Doodle! You really do your homework and it's much appreciated!
Hi Doodle, great video, I have been watching you since you bought your first bike. Thankyou for contributing to the motorcycle community, we all greatly appreciate you!
Great video Doodle! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to dig into the data to provide some facts. It's shocking how many MC accidents are preventable.
Really nice video Doodle. You did a great job with a topic all riders need to be reminded of. 👍
nicely done- I liked how you kept the sponsor plug minimal and honed in on the relevant stuff
Another great video Doodle, thanks for the safety tips, be safe always😊
Painful to watch these accidents, but absolutely great info. Thanks for making this video! BTW, your microphone handle is hilarious!
I am curious about how the fatality index at the end was arrived at. Where I live, daily use of motorbikes is about 1% of road use and accounts for 30% of road fatalities. Helmets are mandatory here in Australia but the statistic of fatality for riders being 30 times higher holds true and consistent with the USA and our licensing system restricts bike size in the first two years riding. The most vulnerable rider to fatal accident is the middle aged white guy 45-55 on a cruiser style bike (again, consistent with the USA). Lastly, about 79% of accidents involve in-part or in-full rider error, even with a much stricter licensing system. I actually ride daily, I do not own a car currently, and I see fellow motorcyclists putting themselves in dangerous situations they do not need to, about consistent with that 79% figure of in-part contribution to your own accident.
Hey fellow Aussie. Here in Tassie you’re restricted to a Lams bike until you’re fully licenced. Plenty of bikes that shouldn’t be included in the Lams category though in my opinion and I think it should go back to lams approved 250cc for learners. I ride every other day and see so many idiots, both in cars and bikes. I have also noticed that some fellow riders once they see me, feel the need to show off on their bike, putting themselves and others at risk. They’re normally always sport bike riders.
@@chevaryan2082 I disagree on the 250cc simply because of the limitations of weight and variations of bike style available in that category. The Vulcan 650 for example is a heavy enough bike and you can learn to ride the style of bike you prefer before upgrading to open class license.
Showboaters on the road, yeah, I agree. Same with sports cars though. Put two idiots in similar sport cars and it is a dick measuring contest. Bikes are just a lot less forgiving for mistakes.
Greeting to my Tasmanian cousin. I am riding across the Nullarbor in April from WA. I might actually ferry across and have a gander at the roads there.
Doodle: Thanks so much. Good content. You're always informative and upbeat. Peter in Santa Fe
Great video. So informative!!! I’ve been riding for over 20 years and the stats you shared were mind blowing. Thank you!
Great video Doodle! Full of good information and advice! Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I have to show my wife so she doesn’t panic every time I ride. I’m almost 67 so she thinks I’m at higher risk but my skills have only improved over the years.
omg thank you so much for listing out the data and facts. I was so surprised to know the risk of getting injured in a gym is higher than getting a motorcycle crash.
Always learning and ride safe!
This is one of the reasons I really love your channel. You always seem to balance things properly, and provide riders with very helpful information all of us need to be cognizant of, not the least of which is safety. In this day and age in which we live, it’s never been more important than now to take heed.
Great video Doodle, covered a lot of information that needed to be covered 🤔👍
Love your videos Doodle. Always so informative!
Great video! Thanks for all the info. As a returning rider after 30 years, I learned quickly to ride defensively and EVERYONE has a story about someone dying on a motorcycle! 😂
As always great video…..really good information.
Great information, thanks and stay safe. 🏍️
Even on a closed course tipping your bike or some other adverse reaction is an accident…….by technicality. When I say “ if not when “ that’s how I mean it. That and in the ‘generally speaking’ term of the motorcycle world if not when. You mentioned inexperienced cyclists, sometimes well seasoned riders can become just as much a risk ( over confident )to self and others! The importance of, if not when, is continually learning as a motorcyclist. Learning the environment you currently ride. Learning your equipment. Learning new roads. Learning about safety… Thanks for the content Doodle rock on 🎉
Great video Ms. Doodle. The crash videos were hard to watch 😬
I LOVE YOUR MIC HOLDER! On a more serious note. Great topic.
As a long time rider I just want to say what a great job you've done to recap of all the important issues surrounding accidents and rider safety in one video. All of your points are right on. Thanks for doing your research and sharing.
I love your contents! I even bought one of those helmet lights because of your short but and powerful reasoning as to why you should invest in one. Keep up the great work!
We appreciate that you keep it real with out unnecessary drama great useful video!
Nicely done! Love the comment about 100% of riders and non-riders! Your new hairstyle is magnificent! keep up the good work!
Excellent video So true!!! Thank you Doodle for this!!
Thank you so much for this informative and encouraging video! I agree with everything you said. Wear gear, pay attention, slow down, don't drink and ride, and ride happily!
Thank you for the information ❤
Sound advice Doodles and luv the stats 👍😊. Safe enjoyable cruising girl...
GREETINGS FROM THE PPRC GREAT VIDEO AND A LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION. THANKS 🇺🇸🏍️
Wow, nicely done dudes! Great info and great hair.
Track day experience saved my life on several occasions when riding on the road. A lot of great advice and suggestions Doodle
Bravo Doodle, always the best content, experience and bike skill blessings
Totally enjoying your videos. Learning a lot. Can't practice anything you have covered, I need a bike for that. Still enjoying the content, I do wish you well and I pray for you. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Very informative, well done 👍
Good video. I hear more often about wildlife running out in front of riders thwt go down but did not hear any stats on that in your video here...
Great info. Thank You 👍🏻
Awesome video Carolyn. I really appreciated the stats. Some of those numbers matched what I thought and some surprised me. Take care
Excellent video Doodle! I love your hair! 😊
You have described my feelings for years but I've never taken the time to put them to words before. I thought this video was very well put together and echoed my thoughts on many of the topics you covered to a T. Good job!
Great research. Can't emphasize safety too much
Great video. You look great. Probably the best video I have seen covering this topic.
@fortnine did a lot of videos on accidents, and motorists can not gauge your speed when you are riding. I see bikes in my area that place themselves in the lane which blends into the traffic beside them, and this would result in an accident when turning left. I saw one rider riding on the left-hand track beside a big truck; now, if you turn left in a car, you never see the bike until he hits you. But if the rider moved over to the outside track, then the rider is separated from the turning lane traffic and can be seen. Something else is the helmet; most accidents are head injuries, and the road is like sliding on sandpaper.
The other thing I see is motorists like to when turning left into a double-lane road to turn into whichever lane they need rather than turning into the medium strip lane. I have almost been hit a few times because motorists have turned into the medium strip lane which I am turning into.
Practise helps when riding, practise slow speed riding, practise emergency stops, practise countersteering and practise, practise, practise. I took a riding course too, and practise.
Thanks Doodle. I've said that professional training every year is a good thing. I had the reaction speed in my teens,but no experience. Now in my 50's, my experience replaced the great reaction speed I had as a teen.
Thank you - great vid with good info
Thank you Carolyn for another, as always, great video and thank you for all your videos and content!
Take care.
BR //M
Nice mic. 😂 Safety is always a great topic.
Thank you
Thanks, great info!
Great video! Thank you!
Good video. Much appreciated.
love your content Doodle! Keep it up. I Love seeing my video pooping up everywhere. I was on the green ZX6R that got rear ended as I was about to pull into a driveway 😖
ouch!!!
Great video, thanks!👍🏻
Great info
Thanks
Very good stats and information. Always assume and ride as if whatever the worst thing another driver can do, THEY WILL and react accordingly. If they can turn left in front, they are going to. If they can switch lanes into you, they are going to. If they can slam on their brakes in front of you, they are going to etc. Always ride with that in mind and position/ actively change your position/speed accordingly. Once it becomes force of habit you'll do it without even thinking about it and very quickly have regular instances where you say to yourself, oh good thing I did x or I would or could have had an accident. At least that's been my experience.
I have been checking out your videos from time to time. This video made me a subscriber.
Still loving your videos! Keep them coming!
Great video thank you very well done thanks again cheers to ya
Amazing video Doodle!
Hi Doddle, an informative video. You showed some very scary drivers out there, both two and four wheel drivers. I have driven a lot on the Eastern seaboard states over the years and have been fortunate not to see any of this crazy drivers. Hopefully when we are out there in just over 2 years we can avoid these dangerous folk. We plan to visit for quite a while travelling both on four and two wheels, a lot to see. Keep up your videos, really enjoy them 👍
Some time ago, in the 90's and early 2000's, Larry Grodsky, founder of Stayin Safe rider training program and safety columnist for Rider Magazine, (now offered and written by Eric Trow) taught many of the concepts you go over in this release. He was fond of saying that with the right education and approach to road riding you could eliminate 95%+ of crash factors with skill and awareness.
As a fellow Pittsburgher I took his course in the fall of 2005 and got rid of 2 decades of bad/sloppy habits. One item not covered here which Larry discussed was.....animals. He said there was almost nothing one could do to eliminate that risk except not ride. Common sense tells us to use extreme caution at certain times of the day for deer as an example. The irony of his comment was that in early 2006 Larry said to his long term partner, Mary Ann, that if he was to die on a motorcycle it would be because of an animal. Shortly thereafter, while riding from Texas back to Pittsburgh Larry hit a deer in Texas and was killed instantly. That incident caused me to park my bikes for over a year; I was that uncomfortable with riding. If Larry, a recognized motorcycle safety guru, could die on a bike, what chance did I have, was my thought process. Eventually I got back on and have been riding safely ever since but with much more thoughtfulness. I also bought several copies of the book that was put together after his death. All of his safety columns from Rider Magazine were published in that book along with some comments by people in the industry who knew him well. I constantly re-read most of that book each off season. It never gets old as his writing style was informative and thought provoking. Doodle, this was a good reminder for all riders, kudos for putting it out.
Thank you for this video!
I thought I was listening to myself when I used to teach MSF classes up until you did the infomercial for Morgan & Morgan. lol. All good advice. I need to get my Instructor Manuals out and give myself a refresher.
Excellent video. This can easily be part of a safety course. Excellent coverage.
Very interesting data and suggestions
I used to dump my bikes on the regular for more then a decade. Snagging the lawn mower handle pulling into the carport. Then a brilliant idea popped in my head. I moved the lawn mower and haven’t dumped a bike since.
Another great video thank you.