I've been riding for 40yrs, generally the only hand signals I've ever used is maybe a lane change but definitely pointing out road hazards to riders behind me.
Last one is spot on, in 8+ years of riding I’ve only had to stop 3 times, 1st time, the dudes engine was running rough so he had pulled over. I checked if he needed a phone or some water, he let me know he already called the local bike workshop and they were coming with a trailer to pick him up. Took 30seconds out of my day but for the peace of mind, it was worth it. 2nd time, guy ran out of fuel 5miles from a fuel station, so I offered to take him up the road and back to get a jerry can. Took 15mins out of my day but the guy ended up insisting on buying me lunch, so worth it I guess. 3rd time, watched a guy go into the ditch and he ended up under his bike, I was the only one who saw him go down, if I hadn’t have stopped, god knows how long he would have been down there or even if he would ever be found. Another 2 bikers stopped when they saw my bike parked on the road above and came to assist and the 3 of us were able to get the bike off him and stabilise his spine, It took an ambulance, 2 fire trucks and 3 cop cars worth of personnel, equipment and expertise to cut back the trees and brush and safely hoist him up and out. Dude sends me a Christmas card every year along with a drawing/painting of my motorcycle done by his kids. Took about an 1hr and 45mins of my Sunday afternoon, but gave that dude a lifetime with his family in return, so again, worth it.
Not a rider yet, but that last one, hell yes. I’m considering saddlebags with a trauma kit and roadside emergency kit to be non-negotiable everyday carry, no matter what bike I get. If I or another rider go down you bet your ass I’ll put what first aid training I have to use. May not be much but minutes really do matter. If someone busts an arm or leg on a group ride, I’ll be the guy with the tourniquet. Or I’ll be directing someone to go get that tourniquet and put it on me. 😅
The most important bit of advice I've ever been given about riding as safely as you can is... ALWAYS ride your bike as if you're INVISIBLE and everyone around you either don't see you, or in some cases, They Literally Don't Give A Rat's Ass About Your Personal Safety!!! What I'm about to tell you is A TRUE STORY... 😊👍 I was driving on the QEW from Hamilton, Ontario, going to meet someone in Burlington, Ontario. I was approaching the craziest case of ROAD RAGE I've ever seen... Some insane guy driving a mid-size car, at about 65 miles per hour, actually serving at a guy riding some type of Cruiser Style, 650cc, Yamaha Motorcycle. The guy in the car was literally trying to side-swipe the Motorcycle repeatedly for about 3 or 4 miles. I honestly felt at the time that the guy in the car was going to kill this guy on the Bike, that I was forced to put my Pick-Up Truck in between the two until the guy on the bike was able to get off the Highway while I kept the guy in the car on my left side so he couldn't chase after the bike... 🤔 😳 I guess the reason I decided to share this story is because... Everyone who rides a motorcycle and hasn't seen something like what I just explained above... 🤔 You all need to clearly understand that there are people out there who are at least this aggressive, so you really need to understand that you can never let your guard down, because you really can't ever know what type of person is driving the vehicle next to, behind, or even in front of you... And one of them could really just snap, and turn their focus on you at any time, and they can easily take your life in the fraction of a second!!! Please always ride safe by always practicing to increase Your Situational Awareness, while riding as if YOU REALLY ARE *INVISIBLE* Never Allow Anyone To Ever Have More Power Over Your Life, Than You Do!!! 👍🙏❤️ Just Sayin'🤬
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IMO the biker wave ( 2 fingers down) is NOT you saying "Hi Buddy, look at me I'm just like you!". It's you saying "Ride safe and keep 2wheels down".
Used to be that if a guy needed help, they would put their helmet on the ground next to the scoot.
I've been riding for 40yrs, generally the only hand signals I've ever used is maybe a lane change but definitely pointing out road hazards to riders behind me.
If you're ever chased by a taxidermist do not play dead!
Warning people about speed traps, most all the charges are dismissed upon your notice that you will fight it. It will cost you time.
Last one is spot on, in 8+ years of riding I’ve only had to stop 3 times,
1st time, the dudes engine was running rough so he had pulled over. I checked if he needed a phone or some water, he let me know he already called the local bike workshop and they were coming with a trailer to pick him up. Took 30seconds out of my day but for the peace of mind, it was worth it.
2nd time, guy ran out of fuel 5miles from a fuel station, so I offered to take him up the road and back to get a jerry can. Took 15mins out of my day but the guy ended up insisting on buying me lunch, so worth it I guess.
3rd time, watched a guy go into the ditch and he ended up under his bike, I was the only one who saw him go down, if I hadn’t have stopped, god knows how long he would have been down there or even if he would ever be found. Another 2 bikers stopped when they saw my bike parked on the road above and came to assist and the 3 of us were able to get the bike off him and stabilise his spine, It took an ambulance, 2 fire trucks and 3 cop cars worth of personnel, equipment and expertise to cut back the trees and brush and safely hoist him up and out. Dude sends me a Christmas card every year along with a drawing/painting of my motorcycle done by his kids. Took about an 1hr and 45mins of my Sunday afternoon, but gave that dude a lifetime with his family in return, so again, worth it.
And merry Christmas to you Heg
I was raised in rural SW Missouri Ozarks. Even as a child I saw most of the cage drivers would wave most of the time. It just stuck with me.
I always wave to riders but I guess it’s cuz I ride as well
Also how is Missouri?
I’m actually thinking of moving to the Springfield area
Yeah I like the refreshing. It's been a while since I was able to ride and I've gone from a sport bike to a cruiser
8:45 I would never park in the same space of a stranger's bike. that lone bike is waiting for a friend, or group?
for real !
Insurance research indicates 1 drink within the past hour results in a 50% greater chance of having an accident.
Not a rider yet, but that last one, hell yes. I’m considering saddlebags with a trauma kit and roadside emergency kit to be non-negotiable everyday carry, no matter what bike I get. If I or another rider go down you bet your ass I’ll put what first aid training I have to use. May not be much but minutes really do matter.
If someone busts an arm or leg on a group ride, I’ll be the guy with the tourniquet.
Or I’ll be directing someone to go get that tourniquet and put it on me. 😅
Thanks for the video. It's a good reminder of the rules/common sense/respect. Ride a motorcycle is a way of life.
The most important bit of advice I've ever been given about riding as safely as you can is...
ALWAYS ride your bike as if you're INVISIBLE and everyone around you either don't see you, or in some cases, They Literally Don't Give A Rat's Ass About Your Personal Safety!!!
What I'm about to tell you is A TRUE STORY... 😊👍
I was driving on the QEW from Hamilton, Ontario, going to meet someone in Burlington, Ontario. I was approaching the craziest case of ROAD RAGE I've ever seen...
Some insane guy driving a mid-size car, at about 65 miles per hour, actually serving at a guy riding some type of Cruiser Style, 650cc, Yamaha Motorcycle.
The guy in the car was literally trying to side-swipe the Motorcycle repeatedly for about 3 or 4 miles. I honestly felt at the time that the guy in the car was going to kill this guy on the Bike, that I was forced to put my Pick-Up Truck in between the two until the guy on the bike was able to get off the Highway while I kept the guy in the car on my left side so he couldn't chase after the bike... 🤔 😳
I guess the reason I decided to share this story is because...
Everyone who rides a motorcycle and hasn't seen something like what I just explained above... 🤔
You all need to clearly understand that there are people out there who are at least this aggressive, so you really need to understand that you can never let your guard down, because you really can't ever know what type of person is driving the vehicle next to, behind, or even in front of you...
And one of them could really just snap, and turn their focus on you at any time, and they can easily take your life in the fraction of a second!!!
Please always ride safe by always practicing to increase Your Situational Awareness, while riding as if YOU REALLY ARE *INVISIBLE*
Never Allow Anyone To Ever Have More Power Over Your Life, Than You Do!!!
👍🙏❤️
Just Sayin'🤬
Great video bro,all facts...🫡💯💯✌️