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I ride 5 hrs a day as a postie. I can't count the number of accidents I've avoided by constantly watching for the idiots. Great video! We can't have enough of these discussions.
Aymen, having over 3 million accident free miles as a Semi driver and now being back into motorcycle riding, the key to avoiding wrecks requires 2 primary skill sets. The first is patience, especially in traffic congested areas. The second is discipline. You must discipline your mind to become alert and focused to the task at hand. You can view yourself as an amateur NASCAR racer or a professional. I ride my motorcycle like I drive my truck, time lights, avoid getting caged in, leave twice or more the recommended follow distance, etc. When the traffic clears and all other conditions are right, open her up and have fun, but no racing on the public streets. Leave that for a track day!
I'm 68 and have been riding Harley Davidson since 1974, I 100% agree with what you are saying. I find the older I get the less "daydreaming" I do on the bike because my reaction time is slower than when I was 25. I like the content of your videos and enjoy watching them. From Missouri keep up the good videos and I will keep watching. Keep the shiney side up. I started with a 1970 xlch sportster and am now riding a flhtk 2021 ultra limited 114. You ride a good looking street glide. Jack
"Stay ahead of your bike". When I was learning how to drive a truck an old timer told me to keep my attention ahead of the vehicle. Driving a truck is great training for riding because you have to look further down the road in a large, heavy vehicle that doesn't turn or stop as good as a car. So, don't be "in" the truck or "on" the bike, be ahead of it.
I did a Stay Upright advanced motorcycle course in the mid-80s. At that time, I was riding the Z1300. I learnt quite a number of ways to stay alive on the public roads and to minimize the potential of being injured. And here is one of those ways which I was not only taught but I have also imprinted in my head when either riding or driving which has proven to be a life saver over the years - when riding or driving, 'Expect the Unexpected'.
Great content! Started riding again after 30 years and enjoying every chance I get. Can’t believe how naive and ignorant I was when I was much younger. Never practiced slow speed skills and emergency braking. Now I practice them every time I go out. Not a Harley rider currently but none the less enjoy your channel!
It's 4yrs tomorrow since I was runover by a semitrailer that ran a red light...😭😭 It's been a real challenge to get back on & deal with the personal issues that steamed from this.... Love ya words of wisdom 🖤🧡🖤 May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤 Remember rule #1 Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤
What works for me (especially in congested city traffic) is to have my index and middle fingers riding the brake lever to minimize wasted motion thus reducing reaction time. Have a great week. Cheers!🍺
I started out on a bike moved up to a car. Then a semi for almost 4,000,000 miles. Now I got a Harley 40 years later. I appreciate all tips you have to share.
In a more populated area I tend to go a bit slower, I don’t lane split, and I scan 220 degrees side to side. No day dreaming about riding the best motorcycle roads.
I’m 75 years young and still ride my Harley. Not as often, or as far as I used to do. Haven’t been on a long road trip in a while. Too many idiots out there now. I have ridden my bike several times from Atlanta Georgia to Las Vegas Nevada but it’s been a while. A nice 4 hour ride here in Texas really relaxes me but, lots of idiots and gremlins to watch out for! On my se one Harley now. 2018 electraglide ultra limited and enjoying my best life!
Another great Video Aymen .. I’m convinced if more folks were present, in the present then presently there would be far fewer fatalities & close to fatalities on our roads !! Love that ever video you produce teaches me Something or awakens me to a previously learned lesson ! Thank you for doing you !
Covering the brakes, rear brake peddle and front brake lever is comforting. But depending on the situation, panic breaking is still possible. For example, if one is not anticipating and is cought completely off gaurd.
I trained myself to grab the front brake in a emergency because my British motorcycles controls are on the opposite side from my other bikes. This saves me from stomping on a shifter instead of the brake. 90% of braking power is the front brake anyway .
You're a eloquently spoken Harley rider, lol. You are correct though on the day dreaming while riding. I've caught myself with far less reaction at times.
Great video mate 👍. Hope you make more videos like these. It might sound silly but I think ok a song in my head and sing some times when commuting to work everyday. It blocks me thinking of something else. I feel fully focused with what's happening around me.
Nice one Aymen. 😊 Looking as far ahead as the eye can see, then bring your focus closer the check your mirrors. Then repeat. This helps perceive potential hazards and avoidance before they are an issue. Also be aware of your peripheral vision all helps. IPSGA! Service drivers have used this system for years - should be taught at driving lessons 🤷♂️ Safe rides 👍🤜
Great video. Always know what's far in front of you, what's behind and next to you. Ride like you're being chased by Old Nick (you are!) in fast or busy traffic. Cruise when conditions permit, but don't day-dream! Don't Die!
😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel... In traffic...I watch for brake lights as far ahead as possible, cars changing lanes etc, and always watch for an out to avoid the situation... I have noticed that friends that don't ride will stay in a lane and have to slow down, when I would have changed lanes 100's of meters back and avoided the slow down completely... Never ride in the center of the lane if you can not see the center of the lane ahead, to avoid any debris in the road...
This was a great video I rode for 10 yrs as a motor officer. HD road king then I got promoted and went to other areas so I never road again until last month I bought s 2001 road king same bike I road while a motor officer. I s aslso went through one of the best motorcycle schools on the U.S.A. But I didn’t ride for 25 yrs. Now riding again at 65. Also the bike is same mechanics as when I road no ABS no cruise control first ride was s it shaky and I dropped bike on s slow turn but since then everything came back preety quick. 👍🏻 great video🏍️ stay vertical !
You always have a good video and your presentations are outstanding. I really like this video. The only thing I would have added would be riding when you're angry or upset after a fight with the girlfriend or wife. I know what my case that caused me to be distracted and also drive fast because I just want to get to where I'm going and get away from the situation I was at.
Always great content, The mind is an amazing thing we just have to learn how to control and power it not vise versa. Meditation and low stress living help and also different frequency of sound and music,But more on that another time.Keep Safe everyone and enjoy your journey
I have a few simple tricks or mantra that help me get caught back up to the present moment or stay in it while riding: 1) I tell myself "shut up; think, don't talk", and that's in reference to the internal dialogue. Stop narrating or conducting shower conversations. Ohmmmm (or whatever). It comes back and you have to shut it down in order to really be in a neutral state where you're ready to react. 2) I tell myself "head up, eyes up", and that's a beginner technique to keep from looking yourself into the ground, but these days it just resets my vision to the road horizon so I can resume scanning and perceiving peripheral movement and sight distance for adjusting speed. 3) I tell myself "shields up, scanning", and that's about resetting the defensive posture and alertness to incoming threats, be they deer, birds, dogs, pedestrians, intersection, bogey at six o'clock, cop ambush, thunderheads forming, traffic kerfuffle or crosswind affecting cars ahead, open lane pattern, temperature in the shade possibly approaching freezing, oil slicks, potholes, gravel, leaves, cliff drops you'd rather not fall off of, or wire fences you don't want to fly through and cut yourself in half (maybe slow down, eh?). 4) I tell myself "stop and smell the roses", and that's about pulling over and giving your brain and body a rest and a reset before continuing. It's mentally exhausting to remain alert and it's physically tiring to ride a bike if you don't have the perfect seat and ergonomics, which is rarely the case. It's also an opportunity to make sure your axle nut isn't backing off, chain isn't suddenly too slack or needs oiling, tires aren't damaged or too worn or wearing strangely, lights aren't caked with bugs, and you're not leaking anything or trailing smoke. It also feels great to get back on the bike after getting off for a bit. I can go one hour straight and then I'm ready to go home or I can go 6 hours by doing it 30 minutes at a time. It's not efficient traveling, but the entire time I'm on the bike, my brain is engaged and alert. I hope this helps someone with managing their mind and their ride. For a more complete system including a lot of good crash analysis and a first-responder's take on rescuing yourself and others after a crash, check out DanDanTheFireman's channel, dude is always on point.
So glad I located this channel. Numerous great videos, well done, with alot of information. This current video follows the same concept, safety, and good health.
Subbed..why? A couple reasons. This guys old..like me. Also not dead. And he likes dogs. And what he says makes sense..no ego, just honest opinion. Guy seems comfortable in his skin. Cheers
you go straight to H E double hocky sticks Mr. man. there i helped the channel. when im looking to throw miles down my favorite way of cruising is 70-75 on the hwy in the right hand lane or on a co. road if i can avoid the hwy. on the hwy you can observe peopke in their cars doing all sorts of shit. plus i travel with a big dog and everybody wants to film her, which can be dangerous. so laying back and watching the world struggle for first position is way more relaxing. plus with a 17 year old dog our long days are only 6- 7 hundred miles in a day.
After 50+ tears of riding and being a safety instructor for a decade or so, I completely agree with training for reaction. However, the most risky thing that I ever see motorcycles doing is shown a couple of times in the video, and that is lane splitting. Coming up between cars, with no escape route, and infringing on their legitimate space is incredibly dangerous and irresponsible. The car have no idea that you are entering their space and passing them, don't look in mirrors before drifting back and forth in their lane, and quite frankly, get pissed because of what you are doing. I understand the desire to go faster, we all have it, but you don't get on a crowded highway with the expectation of going fast. Go find an empty road to do that.
Certainly is dangerous but I disagree about irresponsible. The gopro videos are very poor at showing real distances and gaps. Lol, who lever that rider was is old enough to decide for themselves
Thanks Man. I love big butts! They make you reconsider your actions. What,....sorry I was not in the moment. Your teaching style is extremally entertaining and grabs my attention each time. Be safe, Be healthy! Miles...I live in Wyoming USA and only get about 5 months for the season. Last year 18K miles, this year to date since April 18K, three years before 21K.....new bike every three years. miles do not mean skills only practice with purpose makes skills. Cover the brakes and stay alert.
The late Greatest Muhammad Ali,said he was so fast that when he turned off his bedroom light switch,he would be tucked up and fast asleep before the light went out!🥊😂
Why dirt biking will make you the best rider ever split decisions.. made based on the level of crash that you're expecting 😝😝😝🤣👍💯💪 and in the dirt, if you're not crashing, you're not riding hard enough,.. on the street expect everybody wants to crash you 😳💯👍😪
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I ride 5 hrs a day as a postie. I can't count the number of accidents I've avoided by constantly watching for the idiots.
Great video! We can't have enough of these discussions.
Thanks for watching
Hey another motorbike Postie here too, yes always in defensive riding mode and looking in mirrors when slowing down.
Aymen, having over 3 million accident free miles as a Semi driver and now being back into motorcycle riding, the key to avoiding wrecks requires 2 primary skill sets. The first is patience, especially in traffic congested areas. The second is discipline. You must discipline your mind to become alert and focused to the task at hand. You can view yourself as an amateur NASCAR racer or a professional. I ride my motorcycle like I drive my truck, time lights, avoid getting caged in, leave twice or more the recommended follow distance, etc. When the traffic clears and all other conditions are right, open her up and have fun, but no racing on the public streets. Leave that for a track day!
Great advice from a brother truck driver.
Wise words, thanks
I'm 68 and have been riding Harley Davidson since 1974, I 100% agree with what you are saying. I find the older I get the less "daydreaming" I do on the bike because my reaction time is slower than when I was 25. I like the content of your videos and enjoy watching them. From Missouri keep up the good videos and I will keep watching. Keep the shiney side up. I started with a 1970 xlch sportster and am now riding a flhtk 2021 ultra limited 114. You ride a good looking street glide. Jack
Thank you, appreciated
Awesome content no bs no drama just a real biker! cheers mate
Much appreciated - thanks
"Stay ahead of your bike". When I was learning how to drive a truck an old timer told me to keep my attention ahead of the vehicle. Driving a truck is great training for riding because you have to look further down the road in a large, heavy vehicle that doesn't turn or stop as good as a car.
So, don't be "in" the truck or "on" the bike, be ahead of it.
Well said!
I did a Stay Upright advanced motorcycle course in the mid-80s. At that time, I was riding the Z1300. I learnt quite a number of ways to stay alive on the public roads and to minimize the potential of being injured. And here is one of those ways which I was not only taught but I have also imprinted in my head when either riding or driving which has proven to be a life saver over the years - when riding or driving, 'Expect the Unexpected'.
Thanks spot on
Great content! Started riding again after 30 years and enjoying every chance I get. Can’t believe how naive and ignorant I was when I was much younger. Never practiced slow speed skills and emergency braking. Now I practice them every time I go out. Not a Harley rider currently but none the less enjoy your channel!
Thanks appreciated
It's 4yrs tomorrow since I was runover by a semitrailer that ran a red light...😭😭
It's been a real challenge to get back on & deal with the personal issues that steamed from this....
Love ya words of wisdom 🖤🧡🖤
May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤
Remember rule #1
Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺
🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤
Thanks Tex, much appreciated as always
@@OldNotDead-Club will be a hard day tomorrow 😭😭😭
@@tex9280 yeah i know, sorry to hear that - chin up
The continuing theme of Being Present when riding is so connected to everything, most importantly, reaction time. Another great video!
Thank you
Good content, we riders need to be constantly on the alert. Proper riding gear a must!
Thanks
What works for me (especially in congested city traffic) is to have my index and middle fingers riding the brake lever to minimize wasted motion thus reducing reaction time. Have a great week. Cheers!🍺
Thanks I do the same
I started out on a bike moved up to a car. Then a semi for almost 4,000,000 miles. Now I got a Harley 40 years later. I appreciate all tips you have to share.
Thank you
In a more populated area I tend to go a bit slower, I don’t lane split, and I scan 220 degrees side to side. No day dreaming about riding the best motorcycle roads.
Thanks
I’m 75 years young and still ride my Harley. Not as often, or as far as I used to do. Haven’t been on a long road trip in a while. Too many idiots out there now. I have ridden my bike several times from Atlanta Georgia to Las Vegas Nevada but it’s been a while. A nice 4 hour ride here in Texas really relaxes me but, lots of idiots and gremlins to watch out for! On my se one Harley now. 2018 electraglide ultra limited and enjoying my best life!
Great to see you riding at 75 years of age, way to go
Another great Video Aymen .. I’m convinced if more folks were present, in the present then presently there would be far fewer fatalities & close to fatalities on our roads !!
Love that ever video you produce teaches me
Something or awakens me to a previously learned lesson !
Thank you for doing you !
Thanks for watching Karyn
Covering the brakes, rear brake peddle and front brake lever is comforting. But depending on the situation, panic breaking is still possible. For example, if one is not anticipating and is cought completely off gaurd.
Yes true, experience and practice can overcome that
I trained myself to grab the front brake in a emergency because my British motorcycles controls are on the opposite side from my other bikes. This saves me from stomping on a shifter instead of the brake. 90% of braking power is the front brake anyway .
Thanks
You're a eloquently spoken Harley rider, lol. You are correct though on the day dreaming while riding. I've caught myself with far less reaction at times.
Thanks
Great video mate 👍. Hope you make more videos like these. It might sound silly but I think ok a song in my head and sing some times when commuting to work everyday. It blocks me thinking of something else. I feel fully focused with what's happening around me.
More to come!
These days Aymen, you have to cover your brakes . The amount of people that are on phone's. You gotta go harder.
Covering the brake is always good
I love all the motorcycle life skills I'm learning on this journey with you as well Aymen. Well done, keep up the great work. Cheers.
Thanks, you too!
Nice one Aymen. 😊
Looking as far ahead as the eye can see, then bring your focus closer the check your mirrors. Then repeat. This helps perceive potential hazards and avoidance before they are an issue. Also be aware of your peripheral vision all helps. IPSGA! Service drivers have used this system for years - should be taught at driving lessons 🤷♂️
Safe rides 👍🤜
Thank you, good advice!
Great video. Always know what's far in front of you, what's behind and next to you. Ride like you're being chased by Old Nick (you are!) in fast or busy traffic.
Cruise when conditions permit, but don't day-dream! Don't Die!
Thanks
😎👍
Big thumbs up for the channel...
In traffic...I watch for brake lights as far ahead as possible, cars changing lanes etc, and always watch for an out to avoid the situation...
I have noticed that friends that don't ride will stay in a lane and have to slow down, when I would have changed lanes 100's of meters back and avoided the slow down completely...
Never ride in the center of the lane if you can not see the center of the lane ahead, to avoid any debris in the road...
Thanks good advice
This was a great video I rode for 10 yrs as a motor officer. HD road king then I got promoted and went to other areas so I never road again until last month I bought s 2001 road king same bike I road while a motor officer. I s aslso went through one of the best motorcycle schools on the U.S.A. But I didn’t ride for 25 yrs. Now riding again at 65. Also the bike is same mechanics as when I road no ABS no cruise control first ride was s it shaky and I dropped bike on s slow turn but since then everything came back preety quick. 👍🏻 great video🏍️ stay vertical !
Thank you
I like ur description of alertness aymen
Thanks mate
I like to watch these videos while riding my Harley. 😊
Right on! Me too lol
You always have a good video and your presentations are outstanding. I really like this video. The only thing I would have added would be riding when you're angry or upset after a fight with the girlfriend or wife. I know what my case that caused me to be distracted and also drive fast because I just want to get to where I'm going and get away from the situation I was at.
Great point!
Thanks again for making my sundays abit brighter with your videos ❤️🔥
My pleasure 😊 that's appreciated
Good advice as always. I do tend to think / daydream too much. I'll work on being more aware.
Way to go
Always great content, The mind is an amazing thing we just have to learn how to control and power it not vise versa.
Meditation and low stress living help and also different frequency of sound and music,But more on that another time.Keep Safe everyone and enjoy your journey
Well said!
I have a few simple tricks or mantra that help me get caught back up to the present moment or stay in it while riding:
1) I tell myself "shut up; think, don't talk", and that's in reference to the internal dialogue. Stop narrating or conducting shower conversations. Ohmmmm (or whatever). It comes back and you have to shut it down in order to really be in a neutral state where you're ready to react.
2) I tell myself "head up, eyes up", and that's a beginner technique to keep from looking yourself into the ground, but these days it just resets my vision to the road horizon so I can resume scanning and perceiving peripheral movement and sight distance for adjusting speed.
3) I tell myself "shields up, scanning", and that's about resetting the defensive posture and alertness to incoming threats, be they deer, birds, dogs, pedestrians, intersection, bogey at six o'clock, cop ambush, thunderheads forming, traffic kerfuffle or crosswind affecting cars ahead, open lane pattern, temperature in the shade possibly approaching freezing, oil slicks, potholes, gravel, leaves, cliff drops you'd rather not fall off of, or wire fences you don't want to fly through and cut yourself in half (maybe slow down, eh?).
4) I tell myself "stop and smell the roses", and that's about pulling over and giving your brain and body a rest and a reset before continuing. It's mentally exhausting to remain alert and it's physically tiring to ride a bike if you don't have the perfect seat and ergonomics, which is rarely the case. It's also an opportunity to make sure your axle nut isn't backing off, chain isn't suddenly too slack or needs oiling, tires aren't damaged or too worn or wearing strangely, lights aren't caked with bugs, and you're not leaking anything or trailing smoke. It also feels great to get back on the bike after getting off for a bit. I can go one hour straight and then I'm ready to go home or I can go 6 hours by doing it 30 minutes at a time. It's not efficient traveling, but the entire time I'm on the bike, my brain is engaged and alert.
I hope this helps someone with managing their mind and their ride. For a more complete system including a lot of good crash analysis and a first-responder's take on rescuing yourself and others after a crash, check out DanDanTheFireman's channel, dude is always on point.
Great topic and a good discussion for all levels of riders!
Thanks!
Generally today if your not present and alert watching for potholes on Victorian roads, you'll be be arse up on the side of the road pretty quickly.
Spot on
Always cover the brake, ride innthe mindset that you are invisible! Never assume a driver has seen you even if they are looking at you!!
Good tip!
Another great video Aymen 👍
P.s I received the Hoodie and it’s awesome…. Fits great and makes me look like I’m built😂
Cheers brother 🍺
Awesome! Thank you!
So glad I located this channel. Numerous great videos, well done, with alot of information. This current video follows the same concept, safety, and good health.
Thank you
Subbed..why?
A couple reasons.
This guys old..like me.
Also not dead.
And he likes dogs.
And what he says makes sense..no ego, just honest opinion. Guy seems comfortable in his skin.
Cheers
Thanks and welcome
Good stuff A. Your voice buddy is like a golden shower for the ears 😂😂😂
Thank you that's appreciated
Thanks for all the great content Aymen, absolutely love your videos and hearing about all your adventures 😊.
Thanks that's appreciated
Some great points there Master Ayman.. Stay Alert Stay Alive ..👍🏻🇦🇺
Thank you
I love everything I'm learning from the channel as well. Well done & another great vid!
Thanks Aaron 👍
you go straight to H E double hocky sticks Mr. man. there i helped the channel.
when im looking to throw miles down my favorite way of cruising is 70-75 on the hwy in the right hand lane or on a co. road if i can avoid the hwy.
on the hwy you can observe peopke in their cars doing all sorts of shit. plus i travel with a big dog and everybody wants to film her, which can be dangerous. so laying back and watching the world struggle for first position is way more relaxing. plus with a 17 year old dog our long days are only 6- 7 hundred miles in a day.
Lol thanks
Great stuff! And boxing does improve your reaction. 🥊
Yes it does!
Great advice brother 😊😊😊
Thank you 🙌
Awesome and wise things. Thanks. Good Luck!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Aymen
Thanks for watching
Loving the vlogs Boss keep up Stay up
Thanks that's appreciated
Great pod cast hammerhound ont canada
If you want me to tell you were to go, I'd suggest a honda dealership to try the Honda Fury
Lol
@@OldNotDead-Club hahaha 😆
Great advice.
Thank you
Dam brother. Thank you so much.
No problem 👍
always a good smart lesson.
Thank you
Great vid. as always.
Thanks again!
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great content
Thanks, appreciated
After 50+ tears of riding and being a safety instructor for a decade or so, I completely agree with training for reaction. However, the most risky thing that I ever see motorcycles doing is shown a couple of times in the video, and that is lane splitting. Coming up between cars, with no escape route, and infringing on their legitimate space is incredibly dangerous and irresponsible. The car have no idea that you are entering their space and passing them, don't look in mirrors before drifting back and forth in their lane, and quite frankly, get pissed because of what you are doing. I understand the desire to go faster, we all have it, but you don't get on a crowded highway with the expectation of going fast. Go find an empty road to do that.
Certainly is dangerous but I disagree about irresponsible. The gopro videos are very poor at showing real distances and gaps. Lol, who lever that rider was is old enough to decide for themselves
Good video 😎
Thanks 😁
I’m trying to reduce my RT at the drag strip.
That would be fun!
Thanks Man. I love big butts! They make you reconsider your actions. What,....sorry I was not in the moment.
Your teaching style is extremally entertaining and grabs my attention each time.
Be safe, Be healthy!
Miles...I live in Wyoming USA and only get about 5 months for the season. Last year 18K miles, this year to date since April 18K, three years before 21K.....new bike every three years.
miles do not mean skills only practice with purpose makes skills. Cover the brakes and stay alert.
Thank you
The late Greatest Muhammad Ali,said he was so fast that when he turned off his bedroom light switch,he would be tucked up and fast asleep before the light went out!🥊😂
Lol he was a legend with his comments
Just watched the motogp, no Harley, but plenty of close reactions!
Yeah that's fast reactions, they are on the edge
@@OldNotDead-Club watched the 4 wheel variant as well, some nice kisses. But verstappen winning again.
Why dirt biking will make you the best rider ever split decisions.. made based on the level of crash that you're expecting 😝😝😝🤣👍💯💪 and in the dirt, if you're not crashing, you're not riding hard enough,.. on the street expect everybody wants to crash you 😳💯👍😪
Thanks good advice