lmao true, thats why I always go above the general speed of traffic, makes it easier to keep focus on what's ahead, and leave potentially dangerous situations behind. Just gotta turn on your inner Tom Cruise :D
"I've mastered the ability of riding so incredibly still, that I become invisible to the eye. Watch." "You're riding a CB600." "But my movement... is so slow... that it's imperceptible."
I only drive 18wheels or 2 and I apply this every time I’m on the road. Only collision I’ve had was a lady in ny traffic smacking my curbside mirror with the top of her uhaul
You must have been at one time a "noob", but you are now a very knowledgeable motorcyclist. I have 40 years experience on the roads, 8 years on the racetrack. This is an excellent video. I think you and Fortnine are the top two channels out there. Fun, but right! Thanks!
I know a lot of track riders that are horrible on the road. It really is just a fast parking lot. Not trying to create a squabble it is just when people say they do track I immediately relate that to less practiced for real world street riding.
exactly what I thought...sometimes you just have to maneuver around on very tight spaces and there is simply not enough room to use your throttle or you have to back out a tight parking lot. I wonder if Yammie can tell us how to get out of that without waddling...
@@metaller1317 Not sure what Yammie does, but I park my bike by hopping off and pushing it backwards. Even if I wanted to waddle, my seat is 38" off the ground so I can't lmfao
Same with running red lights. imo, it should work like so.. 1st offense: vehicle impounded for one week, plus three days in jail. 2nd offense: vehicle forfeit, $5000 fine, no license for six months, one week in jail. 3rd and further offenses: triple the consequences of your previous offense. $135k fine, nearly seven months jail, and no license for thirteen and a half years for 5th offense sound like too much? Then don't run red lights.
AdventureRider 650 lmaoo, it’s best to take the whole vehicle than just the key. It’s easy to replace the key or find an alternate method to turn the vehicle on.
@@bryanspears6161 don't know how you got even 1 like. U do know lights don't always work and for riders alot of the times the sensors don't pick up. The reason it's a ticket and not jail time is because of this. Now there is a law I think that says wait 2 cycles if it doesn't go green go when safe but I've still seen tickets given out for it because the cops don't know the law.
The habit about dragging your rear brake was actually the first thing my instructor taught me (after the basics of how a bike works, of course). He actually taught me to drag both my rear brake and my clutch at the same time when making slow turns. His theory was that it causes there to be constant tension on your chain and thus constant and consistent power delivery to your wheel, making you much more stable.
"Watch your 6" especially at a red light. Never shift into neutral; just keep it in 1st and watch the mirrors, flashing the brake light as a car approaches from behind. Always be ready to flee. Thanks for a great video! I love your nuts.
Fred Ecks I’ve seen this advice a few times and I really don’t get it. If someone is barreling down on you from behind at a stop the last thing i want to do is go into cross traffic. I’d rather drop the bike and move to side because that person is obviously not paying attention and is going to continue going straight because they won’t have time to swerve. I’ve been rear ended before in my car and I realized they weren’t slowing down and tried taking off and still got hit pretty hard and i have a car with some HP.
@@GTS_Fanatic its about pulling in between 2 cars in front of you, switching lanes, or squeezing between the car in front of you and incoming traffic so you avoid getting pancaked
Keeping your clutch in 1st while pressing lever for long time is not advisable. Better keep it in neutral and develop reaction speed to shift to 1st as soon as green light shows. Safe rides to you all.
@@GTS_Fanatic are you really comparing the starting off of a car to a bike? Plus it's not really for if you're in the only one stopped at the intersection, but even if you were, being hit from behind is the worst possible way to be hit. Almost guaranteed paralysis. But you just point yourself to an escape point, could be the sidewalk, cross street, between other cars etc... I always do this on more highway type streets with high speed limits. I've been smacked at 55mph from behind in a car, don't want that to happen to me on my bike
A good habit also to get locked in are .. -When comming to a complete stop, dont put the bike in N and just sit there waiting to get rear ended, be ready to move ! -Always position your bike so you have a exit plan if something happens -When comming to a complete stop, be in first gear and put your left foot down, then you have your right foot for the rear breake -Learn how to counter steer!! -Always ride with respect for the bike
Warrox. It will wear faster that being in neutral, yes...but if your cables are properly set up its minimal...main thing is dont be in the friction zone...also a clutch pack costs less than the repairs needed when someone rear ends you your like in the video someone backs over your bike...if he was in gear he could have rolled out of that situation instead of letting his bike become a speed bump
That learn how to counter steer is a strange one. The only way to steer is to counter steer. When on a motorcycle, bike or scooter, everyone uses counter steering.
Can't say I agree with #7. I took a beginner motorcycle class and the instructor told us multiple times that you're not going to lose "coolness" points if you have to take a few steps before you get going. Also, not sure why it should matter if you have both feet down when at a stop.
Keep your right foot on the rear brake so your brake light stays lit. Yes you can use the front brake for that but then your throttle reaction time is delayed. When I got my license, the Alberta handbook specifically said to only put your left foot down at stops and keep your right foot on the brake. I lost points in my road test for putting both feet down. Now it just says “keep at least one brake firmly applied while stopped” but I still prefer to keep my right foot up.
Waddling as you start off can make you unstable as you're taking off as you get going faster than you can waddle. It's also better to only have to get one foot back on the pegs, and also refer to dragging the rear brake for low speed stability. It's not earth shattering, but it is a best practice. Thing is, REALLY new riders that are scared to get started fast enough stay too slow for too long, and can lay the bike down if they DONT waddle.
Its a good habit to always come to a stop with left foot on the ground and right foot on the rear brake, A. this lets car drivers see your intentions B. You'll never be sloppy on a hill( say by habit you go to place both feet down and dump the bike, hillstarts are easy ) C. 2 feet down also affects coolness points not gonna lie edit: as for the not going to lose coolness points taking a few steps, I am almost certain this is in the context of a beginner course and not wanting you to dump the bike
My msf course encouraged waddling to prevent tipping over at slow speeds for new bikers. I didnt need to, but half the riders in my course we're scared to go fast so they were at slow speeds for longer and 3 or 4 people did drop their bike because they did NOT waddle.
@@JdornMatanza I put both feet down when stopping. Before starting, I put my right foot back on the peg, give it a little back brake, and get off the front brake. Then all I have to do is give it some throttle, and put the left foot back up. If I'm stopping long enough to put it in neutral for some reason, I'll put it in gear, put left foot back down before putting the right foot up on the peg.
An addition linked to tip #4: when following a car/truck always drive in the wake of one of their back wheels. Doing so will avoid you riding straight into a pothole or other obstacle on the road rendered invisible by the vehicle in front of you. Another also linked to #4 and to being invisible: when behind a car that you want to pass, swerve a little to the left a couple of times so that your headlight flashes straight into the driver’s side mirror: that will raise awareness of your presence before you do a manoeuvre.
yeah, if you're afraid of surprise potholes, it's a good indicator that you're too close. to check your distance, just take a fixed point on the side of the road and count how much time pass between when the car in front pass it and when you pass it. that's how much time you have to react if something fall from the car, comes from under the car, or if it stopped on the spot. of course, cars don't come to a stop instantly when they brake, but your bike won't either, and since you are reacting, your braking will be behind the curve. so if you brake as well as the car you'll have less time to react than what the distance would suggest. that "distance time" should never be under 1 second, and arguably closer to 2 seconds.
waddle, quack, flap your wings, do whatever you want and don't worry about what anyone thinks. If you ride safely, are courteous to cagers and other riders, and give me a nod or rider waive, you're good in my book. If you endanger others, rider recklessly and lack all humility on a bike, it doesn't matter how "cool" you look.
Yes, you are right. Don't mind what others may think. As long as you are comfortable, feel more safe of what you are doing and you're not harming other people around you.
Just finished watching a video on litre bikes, and how they could do about 300MPH. I kept thinking to myself, who the hell would want to go that fast? The fastest that I have ever taken any of my bikes is 145KPH (approx 90MPH). And that was going down a steep pass. Going any faster than say, 70MPH takes away from the enjoyment of the scenery that you are going through IMO.
@@voltairedecent255 I don't have a litre bike yet but I find myself redlining my Ninja650r going to and from work and errands on a daily, I crave the adrenaline rush. Also hello fellow Albertan!
I feel being a car driver first helped me out so much, knowing what corners cars like to race around in the middle of the road and knowing how cars have to edge out to see anything has given me such amazing awareness, I know I’m not bullet proof but in years the only thing that’s even come close to taking me off a bike is wet man hole covers, horse shit and big potholes/ sunken manholes, 100s of cars have pulled out on me not knowing I was there, it happens, I’m always aware and never speed on roads I don’t know so it doesn’t even come close cause I’m always expecting a car to pull out infront of me on every road
As a truck driver, I can confirm. Though, it always blows my mind how much the theory and mindset behind riding a motorcycle and driving a big rig parallel. Not so much the techniques, obviously. But from the care and caution to the 6th sense for impending fuckery. I'm guessing most *good* motorcyclists would make good truck drivers, and vice versa.
The #7 point---If I always did what was deemed "cool" and not what I felt comfortable with, I'd have been long dead by now. I remember my one instructor always stayed on two feet and walked a couple steps during any take off and he's been riding forty years with no wrecks.
It's not so much about "cool" I hate that he even brought that up... if you're on a taller bike, your wadle will make you wobble too. Also, dragging the rear brake a bit helps with low speed stability. When I'm taking off, my right foot is applying rear brake, left foot is down. I take off fast enough to where a waddle isn't necessary.
These types of clowns are the ones who though the gas was the brake pedal and pin people against objects injuring or killing them... these clowns cannot even handle 2 pedal cars
The last one… lol… I mean it all depends on what bike you have. Especially the 1 foot down thing. I put both feet down any time I’m stopped. I don’t care about looking cool. 2 feet down is safer for a number of reasons. 1. If a gust of wind comes, weather related or a large truck passing, you are more stable. 2. If something unexpected happens such as a car crashing into you, you have easily 2 or three ways to ditch your bike and get off. 3. Tall guys like me like to stretch our legs (6,4) 4. Big cruisers can be a bit heavier then the typical r6.. 5. More grip. Since you mentioned road debris. What if you accidentally put your foot down in something that’s not clean asphalt? 2 feet down will assist that. Especially if you’re trying to be cool and put one foot down, you could be automatically slightly leaning towards your right foot and drop your bike instead of remaining centered and balanced. There is nothing more “cool” about putting one foot down aside from 2. The best rule for anyone. Veteran or beginner is to not judge anyone for their style or being safe. Do what’s best for you. Most comfortable for you. And safest for you.
I two feet own at stops. I do put my right foot up before I take off, not because "cool", idgaf about "cool". It's because on a taller bike (I ride a couple that I can't even flat foot) a waddle can make you wobbly. Accelerate a little faster, and get out of the unstable speed zone in less time.
I just went through my MSF class for my endorsement this weekend, and they stressed putting both feet down when you're not riding. They also said when leaving a full stop, "waddling" one, but even for beginners two feet before moving back to your footrests is encouraged for that extra stability and balance.
Yes, because if the road surface is uneven or on an angle new riders tend not to notice it and drop the bike. Or a big pothole. Put my foot in one of those and dropped the bike. If I had put both feet down it wouldn't have happened.
"keeping an eye on your 6" is definately one of the top advices. Saved me 2 times. Once from a guy in a Smart behind me who decided to step on the throttle to go past the red light, while even I who was in front, could not be fast enough to go by when it was still orange. Secondly, when a cage driver thought it would be a nice idea to go 90kph in an intersection (where I had right of passage). I thank my brain that I am used to looking at my mirrors every few seconds. I had almost finished turning and started straightening the bike when I saw two lights (it was dark) closing full speed. The first thing I thought and did in a split second was to open throttle in order to minimize our speed difference (this is how I know his speed). I got a slight bump on the rear and stayed on the bike, while, without the quick response, I would have been sent flying. On a bike you need 360 degrees vision. Ride safe guys.
I live in a retirement town, you always have to drive like you’re invisible because most of the people on the road are so blind they won’t notice a Kenworth.
Using the rear brake in slow turns works because it allows for more precise control of wheel-to-pavement force than your throttle can. Throttle-only control introduces chain-slop and non-linear power caused by having to throttle up/down, even just a little. There's a gap in control of the rear wheel when you go from thrust (power-to-wheel,) to drag (wheel slowing engine down.) You can feel it. Versus setting the throttle in one spot, and applying more-or-less rear brake against the constant power output from the engine. This is smoother and allows for finer control of the rear wheel. No chain-slap. Much more precision, and no gap in control anywhere. Exactly what you need at slow speeds. It's simple to master, and makes for a massive improvement in slow speed control - even going straight.
My personal hang up is watching for deer and other critters, I exercise my peripheral vision a lot , try to see everything at once. I have dodged one deer in the dark
I have won the deer lottery. It's really hard to control sometimes. Best advice I can give, don't ride at night. In my case I came out in one piece unscathed, but my bike sure didn't. I didn't go down, so i could ride home.
@@Tiqerboy sometimes they can't be avoided depending on how fast they run and the angle they take. I keep it under 60 on my morning commute, try to help the reaction time. Glad you survived 😎
I almost got ended by a deer 2 weeks after getting my first motorcycle. It just appeared in my peripheral vision and bolted into my path. My butt is still clenching that motorcycle seat 3 years later.
Living in rural New Zealand, escaped livestock - particularly sheep is a real hazard. I know the road to my office like the back of my hand, it's virtually traffic free, with fast flowing curves. One morning a sheep ran across me on a particularly fast bend, fortunately I missed it by inches. Skidding on dead possums is another critter related hazard.
Yeah man, me too. My two fears are critters and getting rear ended, by a kid looking at their phone or some shit. When I ride at night, I try to stick to main roads, as opposed to country roads.
“Don’t waddle”? meh... it may be your pet peeve but it’s not an issue.. Been riding and racing for 54 years and I waddle whenever I feel like it.. I giant hop too sometimes.. Not an issue.. 🤠
Amen! I'm a relatively new rider, but I agree with you. Every other point he made was valid and happy to see are things I already incorporate into my riding.
Awesome to hear this cause I'm a new rider and took it real slow. Went out yesterday all day. I do the speed limit in the city (ohio) now and took it out to some country roads to start getting the feel for quicker speeds.
When I was a kid my dad bought a Yamaha 125 Twin and commuted to his job in the San Dimas hills for a time. He told me he was convinced that half the people on the road were deliberately trying to kill him.
Yeah, not sure I buy into to one leg down idea. Being ready to change gears is handy but the gearing is pretty tall on my SV650 so not essential to changes gears muy rapido. Also the waddling was a rough call out since you see this in motoGP all the time (and what do those clowns know right? - A lot more than me that's for sure). Try and put your feet up when backing out and see what happens.
Out of the garage, or parking spaces or in such tight confines your not comfortable ridden through. It all works, just doing me part to counter elitism. . .
im 2 years late but i personally like to stay on the left side of the road so im in the driver's mirror, which sometimes lead to them letting me space to pass them safely, but most importantly makes me constantly visible to them
Not waddling is tough since the wind is a factor not to mention if you like hitting the throttle you become destabilized and the bike is the one waddling. Another factor is your back, bikers who do not waddle tend to have aches on their backs or they simply feel pain on lower back. This is because you are not meant to be uní-pedal. Humans are bi-pedal which means we walk and run and stand on 2 feet because the weight is distributed evenly across all the joints putting less stress on your back.
#4 is a bit misleading, while the center of the lane might have oil, in some places where there's a lot of heavy vehicle traffic the left and right sides of the pavement will be seriously damaged, them truck tyres can really do a number on the tarmac, and going over a gnarly pothole at highway speeds can have some Dire consequences. Of course I'm speaking from experience in a 3rd world nation, not sure about road conditions in the Yammieland of the US.
One of the first advices I received as a young rider was “use your space on the road”. Keeping to one side will just invite cars to overtake when you’re least expecting...
I managed to stall my motorcycle on a busy roundabout 😂 (new learner) was the most embarrassing thing ever. Oh and I managed to stall half way up a hill. Not a pleasant experience I’ll tell yeh that !
I waddle, and will continue to waddle. Can’t throttle if I need to reverse, and I’m 100% leaving my feet down when moving a 200kg bike around at slow speed.
In my country one does not get the driving licence if he/she is not able to move the bike at slow speed without putting a leg down. The school where I learned had a Suzuki SV1000 which was quite a heavy/large bike for our experience that time (and compared to the more usual beginner-friendly bikes of other schools) but we had to learn not to "Fred Flintstone" while riding.
Yeah, if you cannot ride at slow speeds without putting your legs down, go practice. In many countries you will fail your test if you so much as lift your foot a millimeter above the pegs on the exercises (including low speed slalom and other low speed maneuvers). Your bike will not fall, and if you feel like it will, just let out the clutch a bit and the added (small) amount of speed will correct the fall.
Good info, reminds me of motorcycle class I took about 25 years ago. Always watch the other drivers, look at their wheels, look at their heads. Being observant is key to staying safe, and you develop that sense of what the other drivers are doing sometimes even before they do it. I remember... watch your mirrors, even when you are stopped; the car behind you may not see you!
Hey Jammie Boob, great video! I'm a motorcycle instructor so I'm not really learning anything new, I'm watching going "yuuup" and clicking like because I enjoy the content. The dragging the rear brake is what I've always taught, by the way.
Was the proud owner of a 1982 Le Mans 111 Moto Guzzi for a bunch of years. Throttle control was critical on that, specially when cornering. Guzzi V2 motor is transverse with a large heavy flywheel, meaning the V is across the bike with left and right rather than front and back cylinders. I always thought of it as 2 cylinders cut off the front of a V8 high performance raceing engine and stuck in a 2 wheel frame. Idleing at the lights, with a blip of throttle it would rock to the side. That heavy flywheel made for some interesting lessons to learn. Power on into a right hand corner, it would pull down deeper, left corner it would stand up a bit. opposite if you chopped the throttle. Right handers it would drop hard, left it sat up. Smooth throttle was essential. Brakeing was another hard lesson for the unwary. ( Brembo Brakes ofc ) Foot brake, operated the rear disc, And the left front calliper (medium compound pads). Handle bar lever operated the right front calliper (soft compound pads ). Brakeing with hand lever, would pull it down in a right hand corner and up in a left corner. Same kind of effect with the rear brake lever. Pulled left under hard brakeing lol. Add to that a shaft drive, and its habit of lifting the frame under torque, it sure made it a very interesting and challenging bike to master. Once I got used to all her little intricacies and oddities, she was an absolute beast to ride. Nothing else has come close to being as enjoyable. Sure, there are faster(12sec in the 1/4, stock), cooler, lighter(450lbs dry weight), more nimble, sleeker bikes, but that thumping, roaring V2 motor (redline @7700rpm, but I took her to 9000 more than a few times ) , wrapped in classic Italian engineering and design, was an absolute pleasure to ride. Rode her 2998kms across Australia in 21 hrs for a job, Not realy a cruizer, but it wasn't too bad lol. Throbbed like a jackhammer at low to mid revs (1100-4500)(ladies loved it. Always left a damp patch. lol.), sounded fucking awesome, and pulled like a train. It was twin twin everything. 2 pots, 2 carbs, 2 points, 2 coils, 2 throttle cables, 2 exhaust, so keeping it tuned and in sync was a must, set the solid lifters and retune/sync the carbs and cables every 3k kms, kept it running at peak performance. Italians certainly do make some impressive machines. Shit, sorry . That was kinda more than i started out to say . Short story. .Throttle control is realy important .lol.
HA! Back in the mid 80's, I used to ride dirt bikes occasionally with my neighbor. He had a younger brother who had an ancient Indian that was only around 70-80cc. That bike could jump start in reverse, and go through all three gears in reverse. He backed his bike up our dirt road in third gear. This was a fairly steep road too. The only bike I have ever seen do that in my life. I sometimes think about that bike, and think that it would be a nice feature to have backing up my monster of a bike on a slight incline.
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I love that you make jokes of ur past mistakes. It makes it seem like you know what u did wrong which I think a lot of people don’t think you did. It also make you seem like a rider that has seen most of the ups and downs which make you a more trustworthy source
When riding my bicycle back when I was young, there where a few occasions where I would ride in the dark and the batteries on my lights were dead without time to replace them immediately, so I did participate in traffic but as if I was invisible. I wouldn't take left turns, avoid ever being in the way of any car even if they would've had to yield to me and so on. And I figured that in daylight, you shouldn't rely on others seeing you either.
As a long time rider of road bikes, I was well versed in the art of being unseen. On the motorcycle it's nice to be able to control my place in traffic, even if probably one in five drivers are completely oblivious to me.
I have to add: Let go of the near misses. Be upset, honk and/or communicate your dismay at almost being flattened by an oblivious tool on a phone, then return quickly to baseline. Let it go. Another near miss is just a few minutes ahead and you can't be holding on to the past in order to adapt to the present. If you hold onto the anger, your ride will be ruined. You may even get hurt. As Bruce Lee says, "Empty your mind...Be water, my friend."
“Waddling” is pretty helpful for stability and for car drivers. If you take a few steps before taking off at a stop light, car drivers will notice that and be less inclined to speed up immediately, regardless of how fast you’re actually going
This is the first channel I've subscribed to(I think) but definitely the first that I get notifications. I just started riding, 3 weeks, and these videos are awesome. Me and wife really get a lot of information. Thanks for sharing.👍
@Greg Myers 1. What video does he recommend modular helmets over full buckets? Afaik he just makes videos on modular helmets for people who are into that, and doesn't rate anything above anything. 2. What's wrong with being anti-trump? And even if there was, since his videos show absolutely zero trace of political agenda, what does it even matter?
Swoleham The modular helmet thing is indeed bogus, but if you’ve watched enough of F9s videos you’ll start to notice he likes sliding in TONS of political jokes, many of them bashing Trump. I don’t care for Trump myself, but I don’t care to hear some stuck up Canadian constantly insult people in the US bc of our president. It really annoys me when creators politicize non-political content. He is also extremely confident in his opinions on products which can be pretty annoying. He called Sena Headsets crap for years in comparison to Cardo but having worked in the industry for years I’ve found that 95% of riders use Sena which honestly has lead me to assume he’s either sponsored by Cardo somehow or has the worst case of confirmation bias I’ve ever seen. Either way he annoys the bejeezus out of me. Quality production but the content is just not my cup of tea.
You forgot good clutch control....it so funny to finally get the green light in the left turn light to go green and watch your new riding buddy choke his bike off because he didn't work the choke and throttle together when he takes off. Lol
I'll occasionally get a day where I end up doing that. It's about as annoying as hitting neutral as you are shifting to second when you didn't put enough kick into shifting gears.
I waddle when required! How often do you see some so-called 'cool dude' trying to push wheel their bike backwards and you are waiting for them to drop it? No; I just waddle, it's so much cheaper than new fairings so therefore 100% cool. Otherwise another entertaining vid Yammie.
Agreed, I ride an HD Ultra Classic. I try to use just one foot when coming to a stop but yeah, "Betty" is REALLY heavy so I'll waddle all day, other wise good advise in the vid.
here in Germany you get told to "waddle" (at least my driving-teacher told me to) because it is a lot safer and simpler and cheaper, just like you and Jack said. :)
As a trucker about to get in to riding a motorcycle, I already have developed the sense of knowing when people aren't paying attention and what to look for. However, I do know that going from a semi (basically having a sixth sense of knowing what to look for so I don't end up killing someone due to their own negligence) and having 80k lbs to help me survive an impact, to being on a few tubes and wheels, will help me out exponentially. Especially operating a motorcycle on an interstate around faster traffic. Thanks for the videos. I appreciate your riding knowledge and look forward to more content.
Also when parading... If you don't have a really short 1st gear (like those of us with big twins that rev to 6k max), its pretty much essential to be able to walk your bike. All the parades I have been to have had walking entries and having a good 'waddle' was required along with a clutch hand of steel. My poor sporty does 5-7mph in 1st at idle.
Another good habit to get into is your POWDERY checks before each ride Petrol/Fuel - do you have enough for your ride Oil - do you have enough or do you have leaks. Water - if your bike is liquid cooled, check your coolant levels and check for leaks. Drive - are your chain and sprockets serviceable/ tensioned correctly or any leaks from a shaft drive. Electrical - all lights, indicators and electrics working correctly? Rubber- check to make sure your tyres are at the correct pressure and you have the right tread depth. Finally Yourself - are you fit and well enough to ride physically? Is your mind in the right place to ride, are you going to be thinking about something else instead of concentrating on your ride. Best advice I was ever given for riding.
It doesn't matter what the video subject is, I am always entertained (you have great humor) and I seem to always learn something even if I don't want to.👍
Wait, how do I exactly "drag my rear brake in slow, tight turns"? Instructions unclear, I ended up removing the entire rear wheel off of my bike along with the disc brake ._.
Passed my msf today and got my driving license, finally I can watch your beginner videos and feel like I belong in this world of motorcycles, next up ...CBR 600 RR.
Moronic. That bike (every single supersport tbf) requires minimum 3 to 5 years of actual experience and several thousands kilometers on the hardest curves of your country before you can start considering yourself slightly ready to hop on that for a slow ride in an empty parking lot. If you get your licence today and get a CBR600 on a real road tomorrow, you and your family shouldn’t expect anything but bad news soon. If you’re a terminal patient go ahead, if your life expectancy is good just get a 300cc (not a sport) and make experience. Those bikes are wheeled coffins in the hands of noobs. Don’t risk your and others’ lives to look cool, kids. I wish best luck.
I’ve just converted my bike into an ebike. I don’t intend to ride on the streets. I have too many bike trails to enjoy. But I truly appreciate videos like this. Thanks. Safety is safety no matter the mode of transportation.
What made me smile was many of these (excellent) pieces of advice, are the same things I do as a mini bus driver. Especially learning to read what other drivers are doing, checking intersections even when you got the green, and always watching what is creeping up from behind. Some of these idiots can't even see a bus, so they certainly ain't gonna notice a bike.
Most of these are driving lessons 101 in Europe. Other are US specific situations (like sitting in the middle of an intersection, dont do this in Europe).
Im shocked how most of those "habits" arent tought in the US driving school. Like sitting in the middle of an intersection?! Are they dumb why would anyone do this
Even in a car I keep an eye on the '6' having once been nearly run over by a Semi in an old school VW bug. If I hadn't been aware of him, I would not be typing this. Cutting out of the way, I still got hit by a glancing blow, which totaled the car, but I walked away.
I'm glad he mentioned the sixth sense aspect. I've ridden long enough that a lot of the time I can anticipate when someone in another vehicle is about to pull a bone headed move and I can prepare to take whatever steps necessary to save my ass. None the less you should always be as vigilant as possible & not let your guard down. One habit I've developed is always cover the front brake. This has saved me more than a few times.
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Is it to late, lol
@@acommunist1607 I guess it's to late now :)
i'm 1,78CM .. can i ride a cruiser or any bike at all ?
@@666stan3 im only 1cm smaller... Sure.. Why not? O.o
@@NeruSamax3 idk i always feel like my height isnt enough to ride at all
My dad rode his motorcycle like he was invisible I still cant find him
Lmao
He probably went for cigarettes
Damn bruh😂
Dat you Jerome Jackson JR?
Haha, my dad would never do that, he loved me.
The best advice I ever got.... "ride like you are in an action movie.... how so?.... expect that each car has a bad guy in it trying to kill you!"
lmao true, thats why I always go above the general speed of traffic, makes it easier to keep focus on what's ahead, and leave potentially dangerous situations behind. Just gotta turn on your inner Tom Cruise :D
@@anthonysilvestri4946 *Guy Martin ;)
Mr Mayagi,,,,, " best way avoid punch, not be there " avoid bad situations
If I try to imagine that I ride my bike like in the movie my bike would be jumping on top of the house to house with my UZI. Oh wait, that's GTA.
This is what my dad say...
I rode so much as if invisible my family can no longer see me. My girlfriend thinks I've died and I've been replaced at my job. I didn't ask for this
"I've mastered the ability of riding so incredibly still, that I become invisible to the eye. Watch."
"You're riding a CB600."
"But my movement... is so slow... that it's imperceptible."
@@anonimuso Is this somehow a reference to Drax?
It is. He usually doesn't have many lines, but the ones he does have are usually hilarious.
@@anthonysilvestri4946 Who's Gamora?
"The problem of being faster than light is that you can only live in darkness."
My trick is just assuming that everyone else is out to kill me
😭😂
Great on a Bike, not great on LSD
That is because they are, F@$%ing Normies!
Also I like to watch motorcycle accident before riding, calms me down to go full speed and I learn from their mistakes too.
I only drive 18wheels or 2 and I apply this every time I’m on the road. Only collision I’ve had was a lady in ny traffic smacking my curbside mirror with the top of her uhaul
You must have been at one time a "noob", but you are now a very knowledgeable motorcyclist.
I have 40 years experience on the roads, 8 years on the racetrack.
This is an excellent video.
I think you and Fortnine are the top two channels out there. Fun, but right!
Thanks!
You ever seriously injured yourself ?
I know a lot of track riders that are horrible on the road. It really is just a fast parking lot. Not trying to create a squabble it is just when people say they do track I immediately relate that to less practiced for real world street riding.
This guys is far from a professional and is highly unsafe in the streets
Respect
@@misc8932 I don't think 40 years on the road is unpracticed...
You need a Jedi mind to be a rider in Cambodia and India.
The Jedi Bike Of India: Activa
Yup there is no way and have to waddle when traffic is dead stop so a little dirt biking and waddling at 2km/hr comes in handy.
@@la89ondevg but when it's moving that's when things get scary
Or Thailand, or Philippines
Those are very specific examples. Am I right in assuming you've ridden in both the countries?
"Don't waddle"
Yeah lemme just shift into reverse real quick...
exactly what I thought...sometimes you just have to maneuver around on very tight spaces and there is simply not enough room to use your throttle or you have to back out a tight parking lot. I wonder if Yammie can tell us how to get out of that without waddling...
@@metaller1317 He can't because the only reason he said not to was "doesn't look cool".
@@metaller1317 Not sure what Yammie does, but I park my bike by hopping off and pushing it backwards. Even if I wanted to waddle, my seat is 38" off the ground so I can't lmfao
@@0ffaI How tall are you? I find it very difficult to waddle a 36 inch bike at 5 7 lol
@@TheShortySosa 6' which makes it extra annoying since I'm supposed to be tall enough 😂
Texting while driving needs a way more serious punishment than pay a hundred Euro fine
Same with running red lights. imo, it should work like so.. 1st offense: vehicle impounded for one week, plus three days in jail. 2nd offense: vehicle forfeit, $5000 fine, no license for six months, one week in jail. 3rd and further offenses: triple the consequences of your previous offense. $135k fine, nearly seven months jail, and no license for thirteen and a half years for 5th offense sound like too much? Then don't run red lights.
Nah i think they should just do a simpler punishment, like have your car key taken for 6 months
AdventureRider 650 lmaoo, it’s best to take the whole vehicle than just the key. It’s easy to replace the key or find an alternate method to turn the vehicle on.
@@bryanspears6161 don't know how you got even 1 like. U do know lights don't always work and for riders alot of the times the sensors don't pick up. The reason it's a ticket and not jail time is because of this. Now there is a law I think that says wait 2 cycles if it doesn't go green go when safe but I've still seen tickets given out for it because the cops don't know the law.
@@dondeka2086 even I, a 15 year old boy, can hotwire a car.
The habit about dragging your rear brake was actually the first thing my instructor taught me (after the basics of how a bike works, of course). He actually taught me to drag both my rear brake and my clutch at the same time when making slow turns. His theory was that it causes there to be constant tension on your chain and thus constant and consistent power delivery to your wheel, making you much more stable.
thats a requirement for the dutch diriving license test
@@RapingRapierrequirement in Queensland, Australia too
@@RapingRapier
This is also a requirement in Tahiti 👍🏿
"Watch your 6" especially at a red light. Never shift into neutral; just keep it in 1st and watch the mirrors, flashing the brake light as a car approaches from behind. Always be ready to flee. Thanks for a great video! I love your nuts.
Fred Ecks I’ve seen this advice a few times and I really don’t get it. If someone is barreling down on you from behind at a stop the last thing i want to do is go into cross traffic. I’d rather drop the bike and move to side because that person is obviously not paying attention and is going to continue going straight because they won’t have time to swerve. I’ve been rear ended before in my car and I realized they weren’t slowing down and tried taking off and still got hit pretty hard and i have a car with some HP.
Fred’s right. (Been there, done that.) But so is Martin...you do what you gotta do but you’ll just fucking die if you aren’t paying attention.
@@GTS_Fanatic its about pulling in between 2 cars in front of you, switching lanes, or squeezing between the car in front of you and incoming traffic so you avoid getting pancaked
Keeping your clutch in 1st while pressing lever for long time is not advisable. Better keep it in neutral and develop reaction speed to shift to 1st as soon as green light shows.
Safe rides to you all.
@@GTS_Fanatic are you really comparing the starting off of a car to a bike?
Plus it's not really for if you're in the only one stopped at the intersection, but even if you were, being hit from behind is the worst possible way to be hit. Almost guaranteed paralysis. But you just point yourself to an escape point, could be the sidewalk, cross street, between other cars etc... I always do this on more highway type streets with high speed limits. I've been smacked at 55mph from behind in a car, don't want that to happen to me on my bike
Just found out my gf cheated on me. Going to wash my bike tomorrow and go for a nice calm ride. Lord Rossi be with me.
Raymond XL ride your bike to the house of the girl she hates the most and plow her like there’s no tomorrow. And send her a pic.
Raymond XL when I found out my wife was cheating on me, I rode 400 miles. When I came back I was ready to kick life in the ass.
Ride safe buddy
mine left me today, turns out she wasn't into bikes. i guess she's not the one.
That sucks bro, but now you know and you won't waste anymore time with that person, time will do the rest. Ride safe.
Thanks guys, you made me feel better.
A good habit also to get locked in are ..
-When comming to a complete stop, dont put the bike in N and just sit there waiting to get rear ended, be ready to move !
-Always position your bike so you have a exit plan if something happens
-When comming to a complete stop, be in first gear and put your left foot down, then you have your right foot for the rear breake
-Learn how to counter steer!!
-Always ride with respect for the bike
I especially recommend to learn how to counter steer, as it is the most important tool to possess when accidentally getting into serious situations.
I've heard that leaving your bike in first gear and holding the clucth (Tobe ready to move) wears it faster, isn't that true?
Warrox. It will wear faster that being in neutral, yes...but if your cables are properly set up its minimal...main thing is dont be in the friction zone...also a clutch pack costs less than the repairs needed when someone rear ends you your like in the video someone backs over your bike...if he was in gear he could have rolled out of that situation instead of letting his bike become a speed bump
@@lesvideodefelix I'm a noob but don't all bikes have wet clutches so that this isn't a problem?
That learn how to counter steer is a strange one. The only way to steer is to counter steer. When on a motorcycle, bike or scooter, everyone uses counter steering.
Me and my baby duck watching this video, we felt totally included. Thx Yammie!
Can't say I agree with #7. I took a beginner motorcycle class and the instructor told us multiple times that you're not going to lose "coolness" points if you have to take a few steps before you get going. Also, not sure why it should matter if you have both feet down when at a stop.
👍👍💯 Very well said, sir.
Keep your right foot on the rear brake so your brake light stays lit. Yes you can use the front brake for that but then your throttle reaction time is delayed.
When I got my license, the Alberta handbook specifically said to only put your left foot down at stops and keep your right foot on the brake. I lost points in my road test for putting both feet down. Now it just says “keep at least one brake firmly applied while stopped” but I still prefer to keep my right foot up.
Waddling as you start off can make you unstable as you're taking off as you get going faster than you can waddle. It's also better to only have to get one foot back on the pegs, and also refer to dragging the rear brake for low speed stability.
It's not earth shattering, but it is a best practice. Thing is, REALLY new riders that are scared to get started fast enough stay too slow for too long, and can lay the bike down if they DONT waddle.
Its a good habit to always come to a stop with left foot on the ground and right foot on the rear brake, A. this lets car drivers see your intentions B. You'll never be sloppy on a hill( say by habit you go to place both feet down and dump the bike, hillstarts are easy ) C. 2 feet down also affects coolness points not gonna lie
edit: as for the not going to lose coolness points taking a few steps, I am almost certain this is in the context of a beginner course and not wanting you to dump the bike
@@notsure7874don't think he means waddling to start like from a Light but stopped or very low speeds
My msf course encouraged waddling to prevent tipping over at slow speeds for new bikers.
I didnt need to, but half the riders in my course we're scared to go fast so they were at slow speeds for longer and 3 or 4 people did drop their bike because they did NOT waddle.
Yep MSF said both feet when stopping
I don't want my bike trashed so here I come waddling when needed. Been practicing tho.
@@JdornMatanza I put both feet down when stopping. Before starting, I put my right foot back on the peg, give it a little back brake, and get off the front brake. Then all I have to do is give it some throttle, and put the left foot back up. If I'm stopping long enough to put it in neutral for some reason, I'll put it in gear, put left foot back down before putting the right foot up on the peg.
Ride as if they can't seem me eh?
*Rides into ladies changing room
Midnight Commander lol
Excellent.
The ultimate life hack ladies and gentlemen
That's where John Cena lives
Ugh, men...
An addition linked to tip #4: when following a car/truck always drive in the wake of one of their back wheels. Doing so will avoid you riding straight into a pothole or other obstacle on the road rendered invisible by the vehicle in front of you.
Another also linked to #4 and to being invisible: when behind a car that you want to pass, swerve a little to the left a couple of times so that your headlight flashes straight into the driver’s side mirror: that will raise awareness of your presence before you do a manoeuvre.
Don't ride that close and you won't be surprised by a potholes
yeah, if you're afraid of surprise potholes, it's a good indicator that you're too close.
to check your distance, just take a fixed point on the side of the road and count how much time pass between when the car in front pass it and when you pass it. that's how much time you have to react if something fall from the car, comes from under the car, or if it stopped on the spot. of course, cars don't come to a stop instantly when they brake, but your bike won't either, and since you are reacting, your braking will be behind the curve. so if you brake as well as the car you'll have less time to react than what the distance would suggest.
that "distance time" should never be under 1 second, and arguably closer to 2 seconds.
waddle, quack, flap your wings, do whatever you want and don't worry about what anyone thinks. If you ride safely, are courteous to cagers and other riders, and give me a nod or rider waive, you're good in my book.
If you endanger others, rider recklessly and lack all humility on a bike, it doesn't matter how "cool" you look.
Barry Friedman I agree, I paid a ton for the darn bike! We should be able to waddle, plie, arabesque or whatever the heck we want!
Yes, you are right. Don't mind what others may think. As long as you are comfortable, feel more safe of what you are doing and you're not harming other people around you.
Just finished watching a video on litre bikes, and how they could do about 300MPH. I kept thinking to myself, who the hell would want to go that fast? The fastest that I have ever taken any of my bikes is 145KPH (approx 90MPH). And that was going down a steep pass. Going any faster than say, 70MPH takes away from the enjoyment of the scenery that you are going through IMO.
see yammy knobhead, what he said.
@@voltairedecent255 I don't have a litre bike yet but I find myself redlining my Ninja650r going to and from work and errands on a daily, I crave the adrenaline rush. Also hello fellow Albertan!
I feel being a car driver first helped me out so much, knowing what corners cars like to race around in the middle of the road and knowing how cars have to edge out to see anything has given me such amazing awareness, I know I’m not bullet proof but in years the only thing that’s even come close to taking me off a bike is wet man hole covers, horse shit and big potholes/ sunken manholes, 100s of cars have pulled out on me not knowing I was there, it happens, I’m always aware and never speed on roads I don’t know so it doesn’t even come close cause I’m always expecting a car to pull out infront of me on every road
After getting hit by a car on my bicycle when I was 7, I take that " ride as if you're invisible" thing to heart, when I'm on my motorbike
I was hit twice on bicycles once at 15 other at 18... .at 15 was bad enough to put me in hospital for 3 months....at 18 just broken ribs.
Youre the best dude. Please dont stop making these videos with fluent sarcasm.
That's another sarcasm by Yammie Noob.
YES please!!
people manage to not see 18 wheelers and pull out in front of them, at least they only get to do it once.
Lol 😂😂😂
Yea was going to say, you need to pretend like you're invisible even when driving a car.
Well I've seen a 125 cc overtaking multi axel trucks .. only once in their lifetime
As a truck driver, I can confirm.
Though, it always blows my mind how much the theory and mindset behind riding a motorcycle and driving a big rig parallel. Not so much the techniques, obviously. But from the care and caution to the 6th sense for impending fuckery. I'm guessing most *good* motorcyclists would make good truck drivers, and vice versa.
If you can get knee down in a semi than you are a god.
The #7 point---If I always did what was deemed "cool" and not what I felt comfortable with, I'd have been long dead by now. I remember my one instructor always stayed on two feet and walked a couple steps during any take off and he's been riding forty years with no wrecks.
You're not gonna wreck if you stopped waddling during your takeoffs
It's not so much about "cool" I hate that he even brought that up... if you're on a taller bike, your wadle will make you wobble too. Also, dragging the rear brake a bit helps with low speed stability. When I'm taking off, my right foot is applying rear brake, left foot is down. I take off fast enough to where a waddle isn't necessary.
I'm dumbfounded by that red car that just straight up backed over that guy's bike. Jesus.
Woman driver if you watch it again
@@noahgilbert8630 A drunk, blind woman that just began driving
These types of clowns are the ones who though the gas was the brake pedal and pin people against objects injuring or killing them... these clowns cannot even handle 2 pedal cars
The last one… lol…
I mean it all depends on what bike you have. Especially the 1 foot down thing. I put both feet down any time I’m stopped. I don’t care about looking cool. 2 feet down is safer for a number of reasons.
1. If a gust of wind comes, weather related or a large truck passing, you are more stable.
2. If something unexpected happens such as a car crashing into you, you have easily 2 or three ways to ditch your bike and get off.
3. Tall guys like me like to stretch our legs (6,4)
4. Big cruisers can be a bit heavier then the typical r6..
5. More grip. Since you mentioned road debris. What if you accidentally put your foot down in something that’s not clean asphalt? 2 feet down will assist that. Especially if you’re trying to be cool and put one foot down, you could be automatically slightly leaning towards your right foot and drop your bike instead of remaining centered and balanced.
There is nothing more “cool” about putting one foot down aside from 2. The best rule for anyone. Veteran or beginner is to not judge anyone for their style or being safe. Do what’s best for you. Most comfortable for you. And safest for you.
I two feet own at stops. I do put my right foot up before I take off, not because "cool", idgaf about "cool". It's because on a taller bike (I ride a couple that I can't even flat foot) a waddle can make you wobbly. Accelerate a little faster, and get out of the unstable speed zone in less time.
I just went through my MSF class for my endorsement this weekend, and they stressed putting both feet down when you're not riding. They also said when leaving a full stop, "waddling" one, but even for beginners two feet before moving back to your footrests is encouraged for that extra stability and balance.
Yes, because if the road surface is uneven or on an angle new riders tend not to notice it and drop the bike. Or a big pothole. Put my foot in one of those and dropped the bike. If I had put both feet down it wouldn't have happened.
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I would’ve went to jail if someone backed over my bike like that. Js.
Man that driver was stupid for so many reasons . I would have smashed the hell out of their car
Like how do you reverse over something, feel the bump then keep going 😂
Hands will be thrown, lord Rossi is disgusted.
After someone backed over my bike like that i would have a broken bike AND a murder charge.
What if the driver was a girl or women?
"keeping an eye on your 6" is definately one of the top advices. Saved me 2 times. Once from a guy in a Smart behind me who decided to step on the throttle to go past the red light, while even I who was in front, could not be fast enough to go by when it was still orange. Secondly, when a cage driver thought it would be a nice idea to go 90kph in an intersection (where I had right of passage). I thank my brain that I am used to looking at my mirrors every few seconds. I had almost finished turning and started straightening the bike when I saw two lights (it was dark) closing full speed. The first thing I thought and did in a split second was to open throttle in order to minimize our speed difference (this is how I know his speed). I got a slight bump on the rear and stayed on the bike, while, without the quick response, I would have been sent flying. On a bike you need 360 degrees vision. Ride safe guys.
"Oh shit! I think I hit something. Better keep backing up to make sure!" ~ Red car in the first video
I live in a retirement town, you always have to drive like you’re invisible because most of the people on the road are so blind they won’t notice a Kenworth.
Using the rear brake in slow turns works because it allows for more precise control of wheel-to-pavement force than your throttle can.
Throttle-only control introduces chain-slop and non-linear power caused by having to throttle up/down, even just a little. There's a gap in control of the rear wheel when you go from thrust (power-to-wheel,) to drag (wheel slowing engine down.) You can feel it.
Versus setting the throttle in one spot, and applying more-or-less rear brake against the constant power output from the engine. This is smoother and allows for finer control of the rear wheel. No chain-slap. Much more precision, and no gap in control anywhere. Exactly what you need at slow speeds. It's simple to master, and makes for a massive improvement in slow speed control - even going straight.
Dana Kaboom gonna try that, sounds genius
I love how he already knows the people dissing him on his accidents are gonna come like hell of a wave so he just says it himself.
My personal hang up is watching for deer and other critters, I exercise my peripheral vision a lot , try to see everything at once. I have dodged one deer in the dark
I have won the deer lottery. It's really hard to control sometimes. Best advice I can give, don't ride at night. In my case I came out in one piece unscathed, but my bike sure didn't. I didn't go down, so i could ride home.
@@Tiqerboy sometimes they can't be avoided depending on how fast they run and the angle they take. I keep it under 60 on my morning commute, try to help the reaction time.
Glad you survived 😎
I almost got ended by a deer 2 weeks after getting my first motorcycle. It just appeared in my peripheral vision and bolted into my path. My butt is still clenching that motorcycle seat 3 years later.
Living in rural New Zealand, escaped livestock - particularly sheep is a real hazard. I know the road to my office like the back of my hand, it's virtually traffic free, with fast flowing curves. One morning a sheep ran across me on a particularly fast bend, fortunately I missed it by inches. Skidding on dead possums is another critter related hazard.
Yeah man, me too. My two fears are critters and getting rear ended, by a kid looking at their phone or some shit. When I ride at night, I try to stick to main roads, as opposed to country roads.
“Don’t waddle”?
meh... it may be your pet peeve but it’s not an issue..
Been riding and racing for 54 years and I waddle whenever I feel like it.. I giant hop too sometimes..
Not an issue.. 🤠
Amen! I'm a relatively new rider, but I agree with you. Every other point he made was valid and happy to see are things I already incorporate into my riding.
@@themza912 lol.. yes, I meant to add that I liked all the other ones.. :-P
I've been riding 6 months, i don't personally waddle but I see loads of experienced riders waddling. I don't see the problem
Awesome to hear this cause I'm a new rider and took it real slow. Went out yesterday all day. I do the speed limit in the city (ohio) now and took it out to some country roads to start getting the feel for quicker speeds.
Love the giant hop
It doesn’t matter how long you have been riding, reviewing the basics can be enlightening.
When I began riding I was given the same advice, drive like you're invisible. Works wonders for me.
When I was a kid my dad bought a Yamaha 125 Twin and commuted to his job in the San Dimas hills for a time. He told me he was convinced that half the people on the road were deliberately trying to kill him.
"At most put one leg down at a stop." 1000lb tourers would like to differ.
Yeah, not sure I buy into to one leg down idea. Being ready to change gears is handy but the gearing is pretty tall on my SV650 so not essential to changes gears muy rapido. Also the waddling was a rough call out since you see this in motoGP all the time (and what do those clowns know right? - A lot more than me that's for sure). Try and put your feet up when backing out and see what happens.
Have to agree on both points. Often times both feet down at stops works best. Also the waddling thing, your doing it in or o
Out of the garage, or parking spaces or in such tight confines your not comfortable ridden through. It all works, just doing me part to counter elitism. . .
@@sealow08 see what happens when you try it often, you get better ;)
I waddle because I can't flat foot my 125kg 250cc sports bike lol.
im 2 years late but i personally like to stay on the left side of the road so im in the driver's mirror, which sometimes lead to them letting me space to pass them safely, but most importantly makes me constantly visible to them
Not waddling is tough since the wind is a factor not to mention if you like hitting the throttle you become destabilized and the bike is the one waddling. Another factor is your back, bikers who do not waddle tend to have aches on their backs or they simply feel pain on lower back. This is because you are not meant to be uní-pedal. Humans are bi-pedal which means we walk and run and stand on 2 feet because the weight is distributed evenly across all the joints putting less stress on your back.
I clicked this thumbnail to say, as a wadler I feel attacked.
#4 is a bit misleading, while the center of the lane might have oil, in some places where there's a lot of heavy vehicle traffic the left and right sides of the pavement will be seriously damaged, them truck tyres can really do a number on the tarmac, and going over a gnarly pothole at highway speeds can have some Dire consequences. Of course I'm speaking from experience in a 3rd world nation, not sure about road conditions in the Yammieland of the US.
You are from Michigan?
I also think there is a problem with not using the center of the line - it’s like an invite for the cars to use that line and this can be dangerous .
@@BJCPLUSALG I wish mate, I wish.
One of the first advices I received as a young rider was “use your space on the road”. Keeping to one side will just invite cars to overtake when you’re least expecting...
José Caeiro - agreed, that was bad advice, you are just inviting cars to take your space.
I managed to stall my motorcycle on a busy roundabout 😂 (new learner) was the most embarrassing thing ever. Oh and I managed to stall half way up a hill. Not a pleasant experience I’ll tell yeh that !
I forgot to downshift enough coming to a toll booth and stalled and layed it down :(
It's a lot worse if your bike only has a kick starter - try doing that in a hurry on a busy roundabout.
alexarder202 know the feeling. I’m a new rider as well. (The hill part happened yesterday 😂
alexarder202 all good man, it takes time! Everyone does it!
@@stevetaylor8698 Kick starting while stressed and getting honked at by other road users is the worst thing ever.
The brake drag makes sense. Physics is cool.
I waddle, and will continue to waddle. Can’t throttle if I need to reverse, and I’m 100% leaving my feet down when moving a 200kg bike around at slow speed.
once the bike is moving faster than you can comfortably walk, lift your feet onto the pegs. it's not going to fall over.
In my country one does not get the driving licence if he/she is not able to move the bike at slow speed without putting a leg down. The school where I learned had a Suzuki SV1000 which was quite a heavy/large bike for our experience that time (and compared to the more usual beginner-friendly bikes of other schools) but we had to learn not to "Fred Flintstone" while riding.
Yeah, if you cannot ride at slow speeds without putting your legs down, go practice. In many countries you will fail your test if you so much as lift your foot a millimeter above the pegs on the exercises (including low speed slalom and other low speed maneuvers). Your bike will not fall, and if you feel like it will, just let out the clutch a bit and the added (small) amount of speed will correct the fall.
Good info, reminds me of motorcycle class I took about 25 years ago. Always watch the other drivers, look at their wheels, look at their heads. Being observant is key to staying safe, and you develop that sense of what the other drivers are doing sometimes even before they do it. I remember... watch your mirrors, even when you are stopped; the car behind you may not see you!
I'm buying my first bike soon so I've been binge watching your vids 😂
Hey Jammie Boob, great video! I'm a motorcycle instructor so I'm not really learning anything new, I'm watching going "yuuup" and clicking like because I enjoy the content.
The dragging the rear brake is what I've always taught, by the way.
Is trail braking on the front not better?
Was the proud owner of a 1982 Le Mans 111 Moto Guzzi for a bunch of years.
Throttle control was critical on that, specially when cornering.
Guzzi V2 motor is transverse with a large heavy flywheel, meaning the V is across the bike with left and right rather than front and back cylinders.
I always thought of it as 2 cylinders cut off the front of a V8 high performance raceing engine and stuck in a 2 wheel frame.
Idleing at the lights, with a blip of throttle it would rock to the side.
That heavy flywheel made for some interesting lessons to learn.
Power on into a right hand corner, it would pull down deeper, left corner it would stand up a bit. opposite if you chopped the throttle. Right handers it would drop hard, left it sat up. Smooth throttle was essential.
Brakeing was another hard lesson for the unwary. ( Brembo Brakes ofc )
Foot brake, operated the rear disc, And the left front calliper (medium compound pads).
Handle bar lever operated the right front calliper (soft compound pads ).
Brakeing with hand lever, would pull it down in a right hand corner and up in a left corner. Same kind of effect with the rear brake lever. Pulled left under hard brakeing lol.
Add to that a shaft drive, and its habit of lifting the frame under torque, it sure made it a very interesting and challenging bike to master.
Once I got used to all her little intricacies and oddities, she was an absolute beast to ride.
Nothing else has come close to being as enjoyable.
Sure, there are faster(12sec in the 1/4, stock), cooler, lighter(450lbs dry weight), more nimble, sleeker bikes, but that thumping, roaring V2 motor (redline @7700rpm, but I took her to 9000 more than a few times ) , wrapped in classic Italian engineering and design, was an absolute pleasure to ride.
Rode her 2998kms across Australia in 21 hrs for a job, Not realy a cruizer, but it wasn't too bad lol.
Throbbed like a jackhammer at low to mid revs (1100-4500)(ladies loved it. Always left a damp patch. lol.), sounded fucking awesome, and pulled like a train.
It was twin twin everything. 2 pots, 2 carbs, 2 points, 2 coils, 2 throttle cables, 2 exhaust, so keeping it tuned and in sync was a must, set the solid lifters and retune/sync the carbs and cables every 3k kms, kept it running at peak performance.
Italians certainly do make some impressive machines.
Shit, sorry . That was kinda more than i started out to say .
Short story. .Throttle control is realy important .lol.
driving invisible and keeping an eye out behind me is what i already do in my miata. I understand lol
Make a tutorial on how to go backwards uphill without having to waddle.
or just going backwards in general lol
Disco Jellyfish that‘s easy. Just put it in Reverse...
@@petroa.9134 goldwing bro has entered the chat
@@yummyzerg Yes.
HA! Back in the mid 80's, I used to ride dirt bikes occasionally with my neighbor. He had a younger brother who had an ancient Indian that was only around 70-80cc. That bike could jump start in reverse, and go through all three gears in reverse. He backed his bike up our dirt road in third gear. This was a fairly steep road too. The only bike I have ever seen do that in my life. I sometimes think about that bike, and think that it would be a nice feature to have backing up my monster of a bike on a slight incline.
1:11 he jumps onto the car, AND HOLDS ON!!! 😵 #skill100%
This is 10% percent luck
Twenty percent skill
Fifteen percent concentrated power of will
Five percent pleasure
Fifty percent pain
And one hundred percent to remember his name
@@stevenroberts9097 why did i read that singing
bruh hell nah I was scared the car was gonna flip back over and he'd get smushed
Watched you when I was first thinking of getting a bike and WOOHOO found you again!!
I love that you make jokes of ur past mistakes. It makes it seem like you know what u did wrong which I think a lot of people don’t think you did. It also make you seem like a rider that has seen most of the ups and downs which make you a more trustworthy source
Several of these tips feel like things I have just learned over time on my bike and not just a motorcycle
When riding my bicycle back when I was young, there where a few occasions where I would ride in the dark and the batteries on my lights were dead without time to replace them immediately, so I did participate in traffic but as if I was invisible. I wouldn't take left turns, avoid ever being in the way of any car even if they would've had to yield to me and so on. And I figured that in daylight, you shouldn't rely on others seeing you either.
As a long time rider of road bikes, I was well versed in the art of being unseen. On the motorcycle it's nice to be able to control my place in traffic, even if probably one in five drivers are completely oblivious to me.
club penguin told me to waddle on. You thumbnail tells me otherwise. Who to trust these days
Trust club penguin!
Is club penguin still around?
@@garysuarez9614 not the original game no
Riding since 1976. Most common comment on riders I see. PUT YOUR FEET ON THE DAMN PEGS!!!!
So I'm a relatively new rider, only done it for two seasons. How do you not waddle while backing out?
@@peaj4812 throw it in reverse my dude
@@masonw2134 lol
@Yammie Noob, I'm not putting pegs on a maxiscooter.
For anyone who even needs one foot down while riding at ANY speed should go to a parking lot and practice, practice, practice....
Doing the piano music real classy keep that coming
I’ve literally learnt how to ride safety and properly because of your videos thank you 🙏🏻
I have to add: Let go of the near misses. Be upset, honk and/or communicate your dismay at almost being flattened by an oblivious tool on a phone, then return quickly to baseline. Let it go. Another near miss is just a few minutes ahead and you can't be holding on to the past in order to adapt to the present. If you hold onto the anger, your ride will be ruined. You may even get hurt. As Bruce Lee says, "Empty your mind...Be water, my friend."
“Waddling” is pretty helpful for stability and for car drivers. If you take a few steps before taking off at a stop light, car drivers will notice that and be less inclined to speed up immediately, regardless of how fast you’re actually going
This is a more helpful explanation on why to waddle rather than not
Instead of not wanting to look like a duck...🐥
He said to the man running the stand.... got any Grapes. Then he waddled away. Waddle waddle. Till the very next day.
Don’t waddle? Yea try to keep up a harley road glide with 1 foot then lmk how that goes
As someone who is thinking about getting a motorbike license and has never driven one before, this was a really helpful video thanks
This is the first channel I've subscribed to(I think) but definitely the first that I get notifications. I just started riding, 3 weeks, and these videos are awesome. Me and wife really get a lot of information. Thanks for sharing.👍
I just assume that every cagedriver will hit me if i am not careful.
F9 makes some good videos, you could learn from him Yams.
Yammie Noob Even better than learning from them, straight up plagiarising their video ideas. I can recommend the 400miles wit a 400$ bike...
@@yammienoob I'm all about cutting cost on production, but let's at least push for $399.99!
@Greg Myers
1. What video does he recommend modular helmets over full buckets? Afaik he just makes videos on modular helmets for people who are into that, and doesn't rate anything above anything.
2. What's wrong with being anti-trump? And even if there was, since his videos show absolutely zero trace of political agenda, what does it even matter?
Isn't it a fantastic world where we have BOTH Yammie and F9? FOR FREE?
Swoleham The modular helmet thing is indeed bogus, but if you’ve watched enough of F9s videos you’ll start to notice he likes sliding in TONS of political jokes, many of them bashing Trump. I don’t care for Trump myself, but I don’t care to hear some stuck up Canadian constantly insult people in the US bc of our president. It really annoys me when creators politicize non-political content.
He is also extremely confident in his opinions on products which can be pretty annoying. He called Sena Headsets crap for years in comparison to Cardo but having worked in the industry for years I’ve found that 95% of riders use Sena which honestly has lead me to assume he’s either sponsored by Cardo somehow or has the worst case of confirmation bias I’ve ever seen. Either way he annoys the bejeezus out of me. Quality production but the content is just not my cup of tea.
My mind keeps converting "invisible" into "invincible" and it really makes me reconsider getting a motorcycle LMAO
I always rode like I was invisible, but often some mofo still could see me. Like that one time I gunned straight between the legs of the landlord...
In Canada: inspired by your videos. Going to be getting my license after the motorcycle training course! Thanks!
If you didn't get into a course last season, now would be the time to register! Totally worth it!
You forgot good clutch control....it so funny to finally get the green light in the left turn light to go green and watch your new riding buddy choke his bike off because he didn't work the choke and throttle together when he takes off. Lol
I'll occasionally get a day where I end up doing that. It's about as annoying as hitting neutral as you are shifting to second when you didn't put enough kick into shifting gears.
I waddle when required! How often do you see some so-called 'cool dude' trying to push wheel their bike backwards and you are waiting for them to drop it? No; I just waddle, it's so much cheaper than new fairings so therefore 100% cool. Otherwise another entertaining vid Yammie.
Agreed, I ride an HD Ultra Classic. I try to use just one foot when coming to a stop but yeah, "Betty" is REALLY heavy so I'll waddle all day, other wise good advise in the vid.
here in Germany you get told to "waddle" (at least my driving-teacher told me to) because it is a lot safer and simpler and cheaper, just like you and Jack said. :)
2:50 that dude got so lucky that the RAV4 did not flip back to normal. He would've been crushed
As a trucker about to get in to riding a motorcycle, I already have developed the sense of knowing when people aren't paying attention and what to look for. However, I do know that going from a semi (basically having a sixth sense of knowing what to look for so I don't end up killing someone due to their own negligence) and having 80k lbs to help me survive an impact, to being on a few tubes and wheels, will help me out exponentially. Especially operating a motorcycle on an interstate around faster traffic. Thanks for the videos. I appreciate your riding knowledge and look forward to more content.
Your channel is a godsend for people considering a bike for the first time.
Throwing shade at my R6's powerband. That's low bro.
but is it at low as your low end?
But yammie waddleing is important for backing up especially when your bike is 800+ lbs I
Also when parading... If you don't have a really short 1st gear (like those of us with big twins that rev to 6k max), its pretty much essential to be able to walk your bike. All the parades I have been to have had walking entries and having a good 'waddle' was required along with a clutch hand of steel. My poor sporty does 5-7mph in 1st at idle.
Agreed how else do you back up?
That's why you dont get a 800+ pound car. You get a motorcycle
@@MacDaddyC7Z06 Look at Mac over here, with his skinny-jeans riding his skinny-ass bike.
@@Diniven ?
Don't have a bike nor money but still watching this because sooner or later i will
Another good habit to get into is your POWDERY checks before each ride
Petrol/Fuel - do you have enough for your ride
Oil - do you have enough or do you have leaks.
Water - if your bike is liquid cooled, check your coolant levels and check for leaks.
Drive - are your chain and sprockets serviceable/ tensioned correctly or any leaks from a shaft drive.
Electrical - all lights, indicators and electrics working correctly?
Rubber- check to make sure your tyres are at the correct pressure and you have the right tread depth.
Finally Yourself - are you fit and well enough to ride physically? Is your mind in the right place to ride, are you going to be thinking about something else instead of concentrating on your ride.
Best advice I was ever given for riding.
It doesn't matter what the video subject is, I am always entertained (you have great humor) and I seem to always learn something even if I don't want to.👍
7:59
How my mom assumes all motorcyclists drive.
That part gave me anxiety
*Casually discusses the red camry as it launches over a hill *
Wait, how do I exactly "drag my rear brake in slow, tight turns"? Instructions unclear, I ended up removing the entire rear wheel off of my bike along with the disc brake ._.
Good advice. Add 'learn to cover both brakes when hazards appear or when approaching intersections'
Passed my msf today and got my driving license, finally I can watch your beginner videos and feel like I belong in this world of motorcycles, next up ...CBR 600 RR.
Moronic. That bike (every single supersport tbf) requires minimum 3 to 5 years of actual experience and several thousands kilometers on the hardest curves of your country before you can start considering yourself slightly ready to hop on that for a slow ride in an empty parking lot. If you get your licence today and get a CBR600 on a real road tomorrow, you and your family shouldn’t expect anything but bad news soon. If you’re a terminal patient go ahead, if your life expectancy is good just get a 300cc (not a sport) and make experience. Those bikes are wheeled coffins in the hands of noobs. Don’t risk your and others’ lives to look cool, kids.
I wish best luck.
1:46 this one hurt man, why the hell would the car keep going backwards
It looked like a woman was driving... yup
because motorists are beyond stupid. it's why they're driving a car instead of riding a bike in the first place.
@@noahgilbert8630 cringe
1:46 that one pissed me off so much! HE JUST KEPT GOING AND RECKED THE MOTORCYCLE AND PROBABLY DIDN’T EVEN CARE! I HATE EVERYONE IN THAT CAR!!!
I would murder them straight up.
"Don't waddle"
But what if i have to reverse???
That's not even a bad idea, maybe i'll try that next time ;)
Yammie just wanted to make his video longer by saying something stupid
You must use the force to reverse... I'll see myself out
Great videos! Thanks!
I’ve just converted my bike into an ebike. I don’t intend to ride on the streets. I have too many bike trails to enjoy. But I truly appreciate videos like this. Thanks. Safety is safety no matter the mode of transportation.
What made me smile was many of these (excellent) pieces of advice, are the same things I do as a mini bus driver. Especially learning to read what other drivers are doing, checking intersections even when you got the green, and always watching what is creeping up from behind.
Some of these idiots can't even see a bus, so they certainly ain't gonna notice a bike.
Most of these are driving lessons 101 in Europe. Other are US specific situations (like sitting in the middle of an intersection, dont do this in Europe).
Yes we do. UK anyway.
Im shocked how most of those "habits" arent tought in the US driving school. Like sitting in the middle of an intersection?! Are they dumb why would anyone do this
Even in a car I keep an eye on the '6' having once been nearly run over by a Semi in an old school VW bug. If I hadn't been aware of him, I would not be typing this. Cutting out of the way, I still got hit by a glancing blow, which totaled the car, but I walked away.
I drive as if i'm invisible when i drive my car. Its helped me avoid couple dozen accidents.
I'm glad he mentioned the sixth sense aspect. I've ridden long enough that a lot of the time I can anticipate when someone in another vehicle is about to pull a bone headed move and I can prepare to take whatever steps necessary to save my ass. None the less you should always be as vigilant as possible & not let your guard down. One habit I've developed is always cover the front brake. This has saved me more than a few times.
1:56 is literally down the street from my house oh my god shoutout to me jeeeeeeez.
Bonus habit: two disk locks aren't enough, add a chain otherwise your pride and joy will end up like mine did today, stolen and trashed :(
More sponsored ads than watching tv
I'm pretty sure there's more than one ad on TV
Yet another great video, I can't get enough of your content. Keep up the good work!