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12:05 I 'love' it when a biker in a situation like this is angry, but in fact, the driver of that car couldn't really anticipate a bike suddenly overtaking him. So don't be a jerk and don't be angry at the car driver if it's basically your fault.
So many things a person should never do while driving a car they're doing while riding a smaller, 2 wheeled vehicle. The absolute insanity of these people to just assume they're going to be the ones that are invincible
I bought my first bike in 1970 - a Honda CB 175. Barely enough power to stay safe. In 1972 I stepped up to a CB 750. Everyone said "with all that power you'll kill yourself". My response was "the throttle is infinitely variable between slow and fast". I'd bet 90% of the issues I see are due to speed combined with maneuvering around cars mostly in their blind spots then riders blaming cars for "cutting them off" or worse hitting them. Yes I do watch for "open space moves" by all vehicles regardless of the kind I'm driving. You're doing a great job Dan! Back in the day we just winged it but honestly we didn't ride nearly as aggressively as so many do today. Stay safe everyone!
good motorcyclists will leverage subtle hints to determine what drivers are going to do, there some things drivers do to telegraph their next moves, for example you know when they are about to change lanes with or without a signal because they will drift in their lane toward their lane change. good motorcyclists know that drivers have blind spots, where they are an how to where to ride to be seen, and when and how to get around them. one things for sure, you have to have a lot more skill to safely ride a bike than drive a car, it's not just about the rules of the road.
@@genxray951I'm always dumbfounded as to why people ride in blind spots. I intentionally hang back til I have room to move through that blindspot as quickly as possible. (Esp semis. And if you stay way to the out side of the lane they can't see you in the mirror) Granted in doing so. Sometimes creating that much space ahead will make for an open lane someone may try to rush into. Biggest things are to anticipate the moves of the cars around you. And having full 360° awareness to do so.
I learned the importance of following distance on Easter Sunday unfortunately. Dealing with chest bruising, road rash and looking for a new front end. Also wished I had ABS lol. Lesson learned. expensive and painful.
Yet another cruiser rider braking like they're driving a car. Great advice about the swerve practice Dan! Prior to my work moving closer to home, I did a 30km motorway commute to work on my bike in the morning in chaotic traffic conditions, although the ride back was not too bad in the afternoon. I did this for 15 years. Occasionally I would do exactly as you said: if I had space in front of (and around) me, I would pick out some marker on the road and practice counter steering. Main reason for doing this is because it's still the maneuver I think I'm weakest at, and I wanted to make sure I wouldn't fail at it when I needed it. Good riddance to that commute. You really had to have your wits about you in morning traffic on that road. Hi from Australia btw.
8:30 I would go for middle-middle-middle of available road. So if there's no one oncoming the "middle" would be the left of your lane. Same with the exit. If there's no one oncoming you can open up and let the bike straighten you up to the middle line. That gives far more safe cushion, but you have to be aware to do it safely.
@@olenilsen4660 middle of the lane vs middle of the available road. Middle of the road means left in DTFM terms if the opposing lane is free. That's why I also refer to it as "left". I don't know what more I can do for you, bro. Maybe try rereading that.
One thing I must say is center seems nice, but that's where cars leak oil it can build up on your tires and slide out, I don't suggest riding center for very long, avoiding things yes it's the best position, but Hazzard cause it's really not, I seen my buddy wash out in center, and could clearly see the center was darker from long term oil build up
5:50: a pretend-a-cop tells car drivers how they ought to drive, then crashes themself. Beautiful irony! I always get a chuckle when riders try to police other drivers on the road.
*Blurring the Speedometer or saying You're in Mexico while Showing Yourself Breaking the Law means Nothing to UA-cam or Law Enforcement. not you Dan,the uploaders*
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12:05 I 'love' it when a biker in a situation like this is angry, but in fact, the driver of that car couldn't really anticipate a bike suddenly overtaking him. So don't be a jerk and don't be angry at the car driver if it's basically your fault.
"i don't think he hit the dog" *thud* 😂
So many things a person should never do while driving a car they're doing while riding a smaller, 2 wheeled vehicle. The absolute insanity of these people to just assume they're going to be the ones that are invincible
Big thanks to Dan for these consistent breakdown videos. Really helping me stay safe as a new rider.
Swervy dude who got run over and lived needs to go buy a lottery ticket.
Love you Dan Dan!
11:40 You can see the dog run off in the mirror 🤏👍
I bought my first bike in 1970 - a Honda CB 175. Barely enough power to stay safe. In 1972 I stepped up to a CB 750. Everyone said "with all that power you'll kill yourself". My response was "the throttle is infinitely variable between slow and fast". I'd bet 90% of the issues I see are due to speed combined with maneuvering around cars mostly in their blind spots then riders blaming cars for "cutting them off" or worse hitting them. Yes I do watch for "open space moves" by all vehicles regardless of the kind I'm driving. You're doing a great job Dan! Back in the day we just winged it but honestly we didn't ride nearly as aggressively as so many do today. Stay safe everyone!
good motorcyclists will leverage subtle hints to determine what drivers are going to do, there some things drivers do to telegraph their next moves, for example you know when they are about to change lanes with or without a signal because they will drift in their lane toward their lane change. good motorcyclists know that drivers have blind spots, where they are an how to where to ride to be seen, and when and how to get around them.
one things for sure, you have to have a lot more skill to safely ride a bike than drive a car, it's not just about the rules of the road.
@@genxray951I'm always dumbfounded as to why people ride in blind spots.
I intentionally hang back til I have room to move through that blindspot as quickly as possible. (Esp semis. And if you stay way to the out side of the lane they can't see you in the mirror)
Granted in doing so. Sometimes creating that much space ahead will make for an open lane someone may try to rush into.
Biggest things are to anticipate the moves of the cars around you. And having full 360° awareness to do so.
Time to get that Cardo! Thanks!
Buddy and I got them, it was awesome during our last 600 mile ride.
@@NoFrictionZone Thank you, brother. Just got 2 Cardo Edge packs. Seems like the best one right now. Safe riding to you.
You see the dog run back @ 11:55 in the rear view mirror. Dog was probably fine.
“Yeah he hit the dog” that was hilarious
I learned the importance of following distance on Easter Sunday unfortunately. Dealing with chest bruising, road rash and looking for a new front end. Also wished I had ABS lol. Lesson learned. expensive and painful.
Yet another cruiser rider braking like they're driving a car. Great advice about the swerve practice Dan! Prior to my work moving closer to home, I did a 30km motorway commute to work on my bike in the morning in chaotic traffic conditions, although the ride back was not too bad in the afternoon. I did this for 15 years. Occasionally I would do exactly as you said: if I had space in front of (and around) me, I would pick out some marker on the road and practice counter steering. Main reason for doing this is because it's still the maneuver I think I'm weakest at, and I wanted to make sure I wouldn't fail at it when I needed it. Good riddance to that commute. You really had to have your wits about you in morning traffic on that road. Hi from Australia btw.
9:27 - Mulholland Snake in Malibu. Has been closed since 2018 after Malibu fires.
I feel like i already watched this 🤔🤔
Of course I bought mine on Thursday before the sale 🤦🏼♂️
Do you ship the rescue packs to Canada?
im not checking no ads out
5:08 lol. Karma doesn't mess around.
Why is there so many of these people lol
8:30 I would go for middle-middle-middle of available road.
So if there's no one oncoming the "middle" would be the left of your lane. Same with the exit. If there's no one oncoming you can open up and let the bike straighten you up to the middle line.
That gives far more safe cushion, but you have to be aware to do it safely.
You´re saying middle, then "middle" means left?? Make up your mind, bro!
@@olenilsen4660 middle of the lane vs middle of the available road.
Middle of the road means left in DTFM terms if the opposing lane is free. That's why I also refer to it as "left".
I don't know what more I can do for you, bro. Maybe try rereading that.
One thing I must say is center seems nice, but that's where cars leak oil it can build up on your tires and slide out, I don't suggest riding center for very long, avoiding things yes it's the best position, but Hazzard cause it's really not, I seen my buddy wash out in center, and could clearly see the center was darker from long term oil build up
Hey DDFM question. I just ruptured my colon and pooped myself. Should I go to the doctor or stitch it up myself?
I'm confused by the 2nd helmet kit for cardo edge...is that 2 edges or just like, 2 helmet audio speakers and a single cardo?
I dont know...they call it "second helmet". what do you think?
Can someone tell me the Harley and exhaust set up at 14:53. I love the way it sounds
Gross
@@jvillain9946 so it that a no?
@@huntercampbell4220 that's what it is...gross
Those are horrible swerves on the Scout. How how much he's having to over compensate.
Hi
5:50: a pretend-a-cop tells car drivers how they ought to drive, then crashes themself. Beautiful irony! I always get a chuckle when riders try to police other drivers on the road.
I’m going to hell for laughing after the video played when u asked do u think he hit it lmao. Poor dog.
First thing to do even before rescuing. Lower the volume of copyrighted music and increase our own music💀
Don’t ride near to Walmart / Sam’s club - they attract the craziest car drivers!
13:03 the guy rode into this himself.
11:43 😂
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80 is not that bad. 80 is like doing 45 here in Texas
I dunno what Texas is like, but that is wild
@@spudlord7743 That's exactly what Texas is like. Wild. The wild wild west. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. But its pretty fun here though.
Is the dog okay? Someone tell me the dog is okay
A month late maybe, but you can see the dog run away in the mirror afterwards.