5 Intermediate Motorcycle Riding Tips

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  • @alexbabcock9815
    @alexbabcock9815 4 роки тому +905

    Tip #6: Always wear a seatbelt

    • @RazeRRedux
      @RazeRRedux 4 роки тому +104

      Alex Babcock i got pulled over once, when the cop asked if i knew why i was being pulled over, i said cause i wasn’t wearing a seat belt

    • @RazeRRedux
      @RazeRRedux 4 роки тому +93

      he laughed a lot
      i still got a ticket

    • @drivingkermit8286
      @drivingkermit8286 4 роки тому +5

      If I was him I woulda let you go for sure... why’d he stop u tho?

    • @singhatar0912
      @singhatar0912 4 роки тому +2

      Do they make those? I’m sure some company has a biker restraint system for purchase lol

    • @singhatar0912
      @singhatar0912 4 роки тому

      RazeR really ? That’s fucked

  • @mkenny1128
    @mkenny1128 4 роки тому +657

    Just a point on your bonus tip of putting the bike into neutral at a red light, it's extremely important to watch your mirrors at a light at ALL TIMES, or at least until you're sure the guy approaching from behind isn't going to slam you into the back seat of the guy in front of you. If you leave your bike in first gear at a light you may get cramps in your hand, but it allows you to immediately get out of the way of a distracted driver if needed. I've seen this in practice and it's an extremely important thing to keep in mind.
    Otherwise great videos, keep it up!

    • @DanDanTheFireman
      @DanDanTheFireman 4 роки тому +71

      I use neutral alot. It's best to position yourself out of the path of an "erratic" vehicle. Agree on your points 100% doe

    • @NickVetter
      @NickVetter 4 роки тому +1

      @@DanDanTheFireman hi

    • @johnmack2931
      @johnmack2931 4 роки тому +3

      Mark Kenny I was going to say the exact same thing! It’s very important.

    • @diamondheat9
      @diamondheat9 4 роки тому +1

      Yea this has been my biggest concern since starting riding.

    • @MTNPANTS
      @MTNPANTS 4 роки тому +3

      Why do some people on cruisers have those giant leather tassels on their handlebars that could easily get snagged or caught on something? Why???

  • @tempestandacomputer6951
    @tempestandacomputer6951 4 роки тому +172

    I personally tap my brakes like a spasm every time I am coming into a red light and there is someone behind me in hopes of making sure they notice I am there and slowing down.

    • @Motowad
      @Motowad 4 роки тому +8

      Yea, exactly! Forgot where I first saw to do this, but I even do this in a car if I’m slowing down fast in traffic now.

    • @DonaldMohrMusic
      @DonaldMohrMusic 3 роки тому +1

      Same

    • @cyberjack
      @cyberjack 3 роки тому +5

      Same .. me rear light is a disco

    • @austinj.-nelson4848
      @austinj.-nelson4848 3 роки тому +1

      I got some hyper flash lights so I don’t have to “spasm” anymore

    • @owenbell2572
      @owenbell2572 2 роки тому +1

      Sammmmeee the infamous taptaptap then I start breaking Everytime. LOL every single passenger I ride with has asked me why I do that

  • @ashrayhebbar5885
    @ashrayhebbar5885 4 роки тому +34

    Maintaining constant front brake pressure while rev matching is the challenging part

  • @ohn1234567
    @ohn1234567 4 роки тому +238

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  • @jaycobee1
    @jaycobee1 4 роки тому +223

    Your tip about neutral at a light is helpful for comfort however it screws you if someone comes in hot behind you... I stay in first until someone is stopped completely behind me then shift to neutral and if no one stops behind I stay in first ready to go. That’s why they make adjustable levers! Great video though! I love watching all of your content!

    • @kyleboyett6632
      @kyleboyett6632 4 роки тому +2

      was gonna post the same thing. I always also look for a path of escape incase some nut job decides to not stop I can always pop the clutch and either slip off the road or between the cars in front of me.

    • @PapaMGTOW
      @PapaMGTOW 4 роки тому +1

      Bingo

    • @programmingfortheweb
      @programmingfortheweb 4 роки тому +8

      Most people would not be able to react in time to someone about to rear-end them at a traffic light or Stop. In Europe we can, usually, go between the vehicles which reduces the chance of being rear-ended. Therefore, being in neutral is better for the clutch.
      As to having your foot on the rear brake. In theory, it's a good idea. In practice, when rear-ended, you're thrown backwards so your foot will automatically come off the brake pedal. Having said that, I'll usually keep my foot on the rear brake so that the brake light is lit, hopefully the driver behind will see me better.

    • @darrelr2021
      @darrelr2021 4 роки тому +1

      Yup, baaaaaad advise

    • @kevinfox500
      @kevinfox500 4 роки тому

      Not to mention it's also illegal to sit in neutral at a light in some states.

  • @gabemoza9569
    @gabemoza9569 4 роки тому +27

    You don't need to ride fast and aggressive to have fun.Just be in the moment enjoy the ride. be calm, be consistent and you'll be fast enough

  • @1fredymejia
    @1fredymejia 4 роки тому +35

    Yup I remember I remember not knowing about the two finger braking, got on my bike for the first time ever(first time on any bike) all geared up (atgat) and nervous and sweating my balls off but ready to take on the world and go around the block a few times at a possible 25mph max lol...sat down on it for a few minutes(more like 20) getting comfortable feeling the levers and all and then the moment of truth....
    Kicked it in first gear and it turned off obviously cuz I still had the kick stand down haha
    So I put it in neutral, turned it on, put the kick stand up, pulled the clutched in, put it in first gear(I remember saying all those steps aloud as I did them 😅) I was now finally ready to get going so I slowly started releasing the clutch and it moved a little and I was like wow... then it was time to give it gas. Of course i gave it a little too much and it jerked so I panicked and grabbed a nice fist full of front brake with all my strength (good thing I was only going like 3 miles per hour (maybe 2 mph), front wheel turned right away and it super slow mo I started tilting down to the right with enough time to say no, no, no ,no and dropped it 😣😣😣... scratched the mirror a bit and that was it but it did hurt my ego quite a bit lol... turned it off, stood it back up, parked it, and went home to search the deepest depths of UA-cam on how to brake...spent the next week just researching and sitting on the bike (ignition off) just practicing the motion of how to apply steady pressure to both brakes ...gotta say it did help out a lot
    What a long story, congrats 👍 if you read this far maybe give it a like so papa yam can see it 😊😊😎
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    Pps. Jk it was a 250cc Korean bike 😋

    • @ObitoUchihaisgay
      @ObitoUchihaisgay 4 роки тому +1

      If you are this insecure on the bike, maybe you shouldn't be. Not trying to ruin your fun but being scared while riding is one of the most dangerous thing. Ride safe

    • @1fredymejia
      @1fredymejia 4 роки тому +2

      @@ObitoUchihaisgay 😅 some one missed the point of the story lol... I completely agree with u on that point tho, being anxious or cocky is really dangerous.
      Just to clarify the point was how much easier it is to brake with two fingers and I didnt know that the very first time I got a bike. If u never been nervous about doing something for the very first time u r lying to yourself or cant comprehend risks

    • @korncows1
      @korncows1 3 роки тому

      I u derstood the point of your story, and thanks for sharing.bits been fun hearing other people's errors when start learning...makes me able to not feel as bad about accidently giving my first 600cc engine full throttle and plowing thru my neighbors mailboxes the first time I tried to ride.😆 You grabbed breaks too hard, and I co mm pletely forgot there was brakes. I put my feet down n tried to stop myself 😆😆😆

    • @A6Legit
      @A6Legit 3 роки тому

      I might feel better about it doing it on the first day rather than my second season like I did lol. No panic brake, I used front lever in a low speed turn to get my bike backed into the garage. Bike was mint until I fucked it up...

  • @drifterz28
    @drifterz28 4 роки тому +115

    MSF instructor here. You should not put your bike in neutral when at a light. if you need to get out of the way of a car not stopping in time you do not have a way to move. keep in gear at a light please.

    • @Alteriukas
      @Alteriukas 4 роки тому +45

      Let's be real here, you wouldn't have enough time to move anyway...

    • @jaycobee1
      @jaycobee1 4 роки тому

      First thing I thought of...also technically you are disengaging the clutch when you pull in the lever...

    • @i_read_bad_reviews
      @i_read_bad_reviews 4 роки тому +28

      I took my test yesterday and some girl that completely failed every test still passed. So you msf Instructors word don’t hold much water IMO.

    • @LolLol-qv7gp
      @LolLol-qv7gp 4 роки тому +5

      @@i_read_bad_reviews lmfao

    • @DanDanTheFireman
      @DanDanTheFireman 4 роки тому +7

      @@Alteriukas yup

  • @rjoseph7387
    @rjoseph7387 4 роки тому +1

    I wrote this "expert" off at his bonus tip of putting your bike in neutral. First, always have an exit route planned at a stop light, don't pull too close to the vehicle in front of you. Also, keep the bike in gear and stop whining about hand cramps, the couple of seconds it could take you to put your hand on the bars, pull the clutch in and put the bike in gear could be the difference between life and death.

  • @RyEvns
    @RyEvns 4 роки тому +16

    Always watch and like your vids, so no hate from me 😁
    But 4:15 you talk about sitting at lights in neutral. I would like to disagree.
    As a guy that has been rammed from behind at lights, i found they teach in high tears of riding (UK)
    To always keep in gear, have an 'escape' and always be checking your mirrors at:
    Lights
    Roundabouts
    Any give way
    Thanks mate, hope this tip saves someone ✌️

  • @dion8976
    @dion8976 4 роки тому +13

    I generally keep my index and middle finger firm against my front brake while holding the throttle with the rest of my hand, that way I have very fast brake reflexes, and I find it keeps the throttle in a very precise location

  • @PrestonChristian
    @PrestonChristian 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent info. I use it all, but it took years to get bits and pieces through those years. I’m old, there was no Yam or UA-cam. So spot on. I watch your content every chance I get. Wish I could have dialed this up in the 60s! Keep up the great work. One of your best ever.

  • @jessiered2911
    @jessiered2911 2 роки тому +1

    It's one of my issues! I lean on the front bars way too much like its a bicycle i need to shift my weight to the seat and relax...love your videos they have helped me so much!! Thank you!

  • @lilixcashxlili806
    @lilixcashxlili806 4 роки тому

    Thank you for all the videos. Picking up my first bike in 2 weeks. Hopefully all the months spent researching, pays off. Thanks again for helping build the confidence. Happy riding

    • @edwardm9227
      @edwardm9227 4 роки тому

      Top tip look at other contributors as well, I've been riding consistantly since 79, I wouldn't recommend this guy to a friend

  • @josephlance9262
    @josephlance9262 4 роки тому +2

    I am definitely an “intermediate rider”. I really appreciate a video that’s not just geared towards beginners. Definitely still like that content though because there’s always new things to learn

  • @BryceSH1992
    @BryceSH1992 3 роки тому +2

    In Australia when you do the course they teach braking with four fingers so you're not powering the bike while trying to stop. Get where you're coming from with two fingers though.

  • @_Greasyzoku_
    @_Greasyzoku_ 4 роки тому +3

    About gripping the bars lightly, I’d say an extra tip is to use your abdominal section/core to help hold you along with your knees on the tank grips.

    • @jeffbrownme2
      @jeffbrownme2 4 роки тому +2

      Squeeze the tank not the bars.

  • @ruizinkpt
    @ruizinkpt 4 роки тому +8

    I've always felt more comfortable by doing 2 finger clutch (index + middle) and 1 finger brake (index). I can easily activate the ABS with 1 finger only in my MT-09. My index finger is always resting on the brake lever unless I'm doing highway with no traffic.
    Nice tips for beginner/intermediate riders. Throttle control is definitely one of the most important things to work on right from the beginning, until it becomes muscle memory.
    Cheers all the way from Portugal

    • @TIG-Moto311
      @TIG-Moto311 Рік тому

      I get you. I usually accelerate with one finger covering brake, then switch to two fingers. Don't know why really. Just what I do.

  • @nicholashatch8536
    @nicholashatch8536 4 роки тому +2

    Just got my first bike an 82 yamaha virago 750 tonight, tomorrow after work it'll be registered and inspected and all the brand new riding gear is coming in on monday!

  • @janpov5160
    @janpov5160 4 роки тому +2

    I'm now about 3-4 months into riding my kawasaki and these are the exact things in which I'm currently struggling a bit and trying to get better at...
    So thank you Papa Yam for your helpful vids. 🤘
    Another usefull tipp which would have matched perfectly to this vid is to loosen up your arms and not get stiff in those body areas... Also a part which im trying to get better at because loose arms help to be smoother in corners 🙌

  • @levrider9558
    @levrider9558 4 роки тому +77

    You metioned Schaaf?!?!? So that means you're a man of Culture as well.

  • @Argosh
    @Argosh 2 роки тому

    Grip Tape was what made actual control possible for me since I also suffer from nerve damage in my hand.

  • @iflyon2wheels
    @iflyon2wheels 4 роки тому +11

    To my lads from India who are watching this video, Follow all these rules except for the light Handlebar grip. Here we do not have such well paved roads, you never know when some potholes, uneven patches or super tall speed breakers are coming your way. In such cases, light grip will surely throw you off the bike, or to the very least give you a mini heart attack by wobbling. Speaking from my 6 years and 200k+ kms of riding experience.
    Thank You.

    • @TrashPanda5150
      @TrashPanda5150 4 роки тому +1

      A lot of the roads here in the US suck too, don't feel alone!

    • @diaryofawanderingboot4058
      @diaryofawanderingboot4058 4 роки тому

      Nope. You should be holding on with your legs . When you hit a pothole in this method ,your arms will flap around and get the shock out. Look it up.

    • @suryakiran3085
      @suryakiran3085 4 роки тому +1

      @@sumantaganguli yeah holding it hard reduces dexterity of hand .. the more hard you hold the less refined movt of your hand is ..

  • @mikemoll3223
    @mikemoll3223 4 роки тому +18

    Knew you were gonna catch flak on the neutral at red lights comment lol. Real world vs best practice, I get it .... I do too. Anyway, great video and many of your pointers are things I had to learn on my own. New riders that have access to quality, informative content will be that much better and safer riders that much sooner. Keep it up!

  • @MC-Racing
    @MC-Racing 4 роки тому +1

    Been riding for ten years, on road and track. when you described the throttle manipulation, I never thought about that, but thinking of it, i do the exact same :-) In my earlier years of riding, I rode older bikes, and there you need to use all fingers to brake hard, my newer bikes i brake with two fingers, and the easyly lift the backwheel :-)

  • @clank1013
    @clank1013 4 роки тому +3

    Good tips to be thinking about moving forward, as i just got my first bike this week. thanks Yammie

    • @nspinicelli
      @nspinicelli 4 роки тому

      Congrats! There is so much knowledge to share. The most important: Get to a track riding class ASAP, it will make you a much better/safer rider. Second, always remember "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." Oh, and ALWAYS wear protective gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, pants).

  • @xxalphakratosxx
    @xxalphakratosxx 4 роки тому +80

    just don't park directly behind cars at a light.always stay over to one side.

    • @bal4av
      @bal4av 4 роки тому +1

      Witch may or may not be good. Although it's less likely to get hit it will increase the chances of a car to get dangerously by your side and hit you... This said, always with radar on for dangerous situations.

    • @xxalphakratosxx
      @xxalphakratosxx 4 роки тому +6

      @@bal4av i'm not a witch i'm a wizard.

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy 4 роки тому

      @@bal4av most people give plenty of room from my recent experience.

    • @bal4av
      @bal4av 4 роки тому +1

      @@xxalphakratosxx, I'm Portuguese. I'm allowed one or two mistakes in English 😉. And it's only a "t" too much...

    • @bal4av
      @bal4av 4 роки тому

      @@0xsergy, most... But I've heard and seen cases on UA-cam that didn't... Awareness is the key...

  • @clintkeaveny8700
    @clintkeaveny8700 4 роки тому

    Thanks for adding the tank tops, Yammie! Gonna cop one now

  • @Leviathan3018
    @Leviathan3018 4 роки тому +1

    great tips man, you are right, it's better practice and focus on one skill at the time to try to be a better driver

  • @kethvelo
    @kethvelo 4 роки тому +1

    Not leaning yet, but getting the light-touch to the controls more and better, gracias Yamias

  • @sunu84
    @sunu84 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks. Hugs from north of Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan1736 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the helpful tips Yammie 👍🏻

  • @Rangersfan-ie3uc
    @Rangersfan-ie3uc 4 роки тому +2

    thanks man 🙏 i love ur content keep it up man

  • @Dedsec722
    @Dedsec722 4 роки тому

    I honestly love your videos been watching for almost a year and a half

  • @hni7458
    @hni7458 2 роки тому

    Dial in the skill; Noob is really a sensible guy - all these are good tips. I know from experience from my first two yrs behind the handle bar.

  • @jazznezzz
    @jazznezzz 4 роки тому

    These are all great tips! Thanks for sharing! Now to look for videos on how to hang off...

  • @stewartnorton6386
    @stewartnorton6386 4 роки тому +11

    When I took my CBT here in UK they had a go at anyone who had fingers covering the brake when not braking.

    • @A6Legit
      @A6Legit 3 роки тому

      Why?

    • @stewartnorton6386
      @stewartnorton6386 3 роки тому +1

      @@A6Legit They said because new riders tend to panic break and you are more likely to if your fingers are already on the brake. I am now doing my full license training and first ride out on the big bike I heard my instructor say over the radio " get those fingers off the front brake".

    • @A6Legit
      @A6Legit 3 роки тому +1

      @@stewartnorton6386 Oh okay. I would assume youre more likely to grab the brake when you are unprepared and get surprised. I guess the solution here is dont use the brakes at all.

    • @zoeyfearless1175
      @zoeyfearless1175 3 роки тому

      @@A6Legit it just means you have to practice good progressive break so much that it becomes habit.

  • @anthonyramirez2176
    @anthonyramirez2176 4 роки тому +59

    Can you make a video on how to properly lean off a bike that would be really helpful

    • @NickVetter
      @NickVetter 4 роки тому +25

      Motojitsu

    • @jordanmorrison9287
      @jordanmorrison9287 4 роки тому +5

      Go check out life at lean mate he's all track based but most of his stuff is also great for the road

    • @512mbflashdrive
      @512mbflashdrive 4 роки тому +5

      +1 for motojitsu, his videos are amazing

    • @lompy529
      @lompy529 4 роки тому +4

      yeah, try looking at motojitsu’s channel for that, he shows different types of motorcycles and how you lean on them

    • @user-it4dq9dj9q
      @user-it4dq9dj9q 4 роки тому +3

      @@NickVetter that guy is obsessed with getting knee down in a parking lot, not realizing that knee down should not be a goal, its a fucking by product of hitting a curve at speed with proper body technique, and all of his material is just regurgitation of keith code.

  • @alexp6409
    @alexp6409 4 роки тому +1

    Some of those roads in the Austin area look fantastic. Much better than what we have in DFW!

  • @bazinbali
    @bazinbali Рік тому

    soo well presented and informative, thank you

  • @superstretch215
    @superstretch215 4 роки тому +4

    The only time I ever really have to hang off of the bike at all is while pushing it on some proper curvy roads. For everything else leaning with the bike is just fine

  • @rontrose
    @rontrose 4 роки тому +4

    Adventure bike dude always wins!! He will take us all with old, bias ply tires and a loaded top case.

  • @owentyson8644
    @owentyson8644 4 роки тому

    I'm late but the man you and fortnine have push me off the deep edge of needing a two-wheeled God sent

  • @kylehundermark6962
    @kylehundermark6962 4 роки тому +1

    You inspired me to get my bike license. I got it last week. Wooohooo, shout-out from South Africa.

  • @Mythansar
    @Mythansar 4 роки тому

    Great video and tips man, as always! Keep rockin'! :)

  • @alfiewalker647
    @alfiewalker647 3 роки тому

    These motovlogs are so much more entertaining great work 😃👍

  • @xaphanofthenightfall1257
    @xaphanofthenightfall1257 4 роки тому +2

    #1 I almost never lift my thumb, index, or middle finger off of the throttle. Only the ring and pinky ever come off for the clutch/brake lever. My friend that got me into riding taught me that

  • @dannyawesome1149
    @dannyawesome1149 4 роки тому

    Helpful a lot thanks for the tips yammie

  • @stephenbaer2273
    @stephenbaer2273 4 роки тому +1

    Throttle is crucial, yes.
    Brief tip for bumpy roads, or thick gloves, so if everything is moving around a lot or the gloves are not allowing proper "tactility".
    Ok, just the way i do it... there might be better ways :-P
    Basic Thoughts on this are:
    1. No Limitations in Movement of Arms and therefore Body.
    2. less fatigue on Hands and forearms.
    3. no bad posture of joints involved
    As I'm having the index finger of my right hand always (!!!) on my brake lever, i use this to steady my Throttle input.
    Quite simply.. if it gets bumpy or i need really precise control, i just apply a bit of pressure (downwards) with the tip of my index finger onto the brake lever, which gives me one fixed
    reference-like Point.
    The second (not fixed, but refering to the above mentioned reference-point) point are my fingers around the handle, or depending on position, the pressure of my palm against the handle.
    The Arms themselves should be more or less "free floating" in all three dimensions. to be able to compensate for movement of body and bike.
    To do so, it helps a lot, to put your elbows up… Enduro riders (should) do that all the time anyway.
    For sport riders, just put them up enough to not have your wrist crooked and blocked for any axis of movement.
    Secondly, it might be helpful to maintain a certain (small) range of angle between your wrist and your throttle hand.
    As we all know, the throttle does a 90° from 0% to a 100%. Yes there are other technical solutions that demand less travel, but you should reaaally know what you're doing with these,
    because less way, is less failure allowed to acheive the same precision. just saying.
    So if you don't want to permanently adjust your position due to a fixed-grip-position on your throttle, exercise the following.
    Try to steady your hand in one position and roll the throttle with just your thumb/palm and your middle finger/ ring finger. No need to use the Tips of your Fingers, below the first joint, is where you need to start, remember we're only talking 90° axial movement. The Pink just glides over the handle. like a bearing for reference, as long as the rest of the hand is in motion.
    Doing so, the actual travel of your wrist doesn't have to be more than a mere 30°, which enables you to leave your elbow and shoulder position as they are without stretching or over-bending your forearm and wrist, whilst having full range of motion on your throttle.
    It might feel awkward at the beginning, but it delivers two advantages.
    Firstly, it prevents "yanking" the throttle, which is bad anyway, especially on powerful bikes. (Fastest Riders have the slowest hands, right?!)
    Secondly, it gives you full range of motion of your upper body, which might be somewhat important to proper riding, doesn't it.
    It's just my technique.. maybe it helps .-)
    Cheers and always rubberside down,
    S.
    P.S.: As always… I'm german… if you find Errors or mistakes in my Text, you're allowed to keep them

    • @meathead365
      @meathead365 Рік тому

      Yes great.
      What a big long read your comment is, thanks

  • @GoLDnTRiXX
    @GoLDnTRiXX 4 роки тому

    Forget about hanging off when you re not able to properly ride your bike. Back in the days the first thing I wanted to do was hanging off, but was always a struggle. Then I started always staying on top of the bike and learned proper cornerering lines. This was a real game changer.
    This was the first time I was able to make a big increase in cornering speed.
    And up today way more experienced friends of mine are still able to go way faster then me without ever hanging off.
    Concentrate on the important stuff.

  • @ctsvblk
    @ctsvblk 4 роки тому +83

    Finally a video where you don’t ramble on for 2 minutes and say the word yammy 100x lmao

  • @ajayvishnu6929
    @ajayvishnu6929 4 роки тому

    Very nice tips ✌️

  • @eddiekent1997
    @eddiekent1997 3 роки тому

    Thank you Great Tips

  • @ryanreviews8566
    @ryanreviews8566 4 роки тому +1

    Seeing that bike stay in line through the corner with just a push of your finger was beautiful

  • @thelazyboymotovlog
    @thelazyboymotovlog 4 роки тому +5

    DanDan the Fireman says you should always stay in first gear and clutch covered at a red light so if someone is coming up behind you, You can get out of the way possibly.

    • @fabianmckenna8197
      @fabianmckenna8197 4 роки тому

      Just keep your ears and eyes open, use your mirrors and be aware of everything around you.
      They're out to get you so don't make it easy for them!

  • @pattonsplace41477
    @pattonsplace41477 4 роки тому +2

    I stay in 1st gear at a stop. My left hand rests while I ride & I rest my right hand at the stop. Use the rear brake pedal to activate the brake light and switch when you rest your hands.

  • @wandae6352
    @wandae6352 4 роки тому +1

    Tip No. 7 watch the signal lights
    Tip no. 8 bend your arm inward and downward, it release some of the stress of your arms from the vibration and bumps. Thus gives you more handling
    Especially on aggresive stance bikes like cafe or race bikes.
    It makes you and your bike have lower and wider center of gravity
    So it can give you more maneurability

  • @motorobph5536
    @motorobph5536 4 роки тому

    Informative.. Thanks 😇

  • @mosher773
    @mosher773 3 роки тому

    Papa yamm you sound so different in this video compared to other one's 😋 I love watching all your videos!! Keep up the great content!

  • @Helloureiro
    @Helloureiro 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips! Way better than the "list" videos for sure! ;P

  • @TheTimster89
    @TheTimster89 4 роки тому

    Great tips!

  • @lukephilpot5660
    @lukephilpot5660 4 роки тому

    Best video of yours I have ever seen, and I've seen quite a few. I stopped watching because they lacked content. I might start watching again now. Keep this content coming!

  • @anthonywillis8509
    @anthonywillis8509 4 роки тому

    Some good tips man!

  • @delta9554
    @delta9554 8 місяців тому

    Love the tips man, only thing I disagree with is being in neutral on the street, I’ve avoided a couple rear ends by checking my mirrors and being ready to go

  • @d4mn4tion
    @d4mn4tion 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the helpful video

  • @fortheloveofcake93
    @fortheloveofcake93 4 роки тому +19

    Worried about getting rear ended at a light? That's why I filter to the front.

    • @jimbalayaman7227
      @jimbalayaman7227 4 роки тому +2

      Worried about getting rear ended? Better put every car at the light behind you! Doesn't make much sense.

    • @theflyingboxcar4804
      @theflyingboxcar4804 4 роки тому +11

      @@jimbalayaman7227 If a car is going so fast they manage to blast through the eleven rows of cars stopped behind me (because I filtered to the front) then we are all going to die. If you have a way of keeping every car at a red light in front of you, I'd love to hear it.

    • @klandalfthewhite9859
      @klandalfthewhite9859 4 роки тому +2

      @@jimbalayaman7227 you are not just a goose, you are the entire flock.

    • @zoker501
      @zoker501 4 роки тому

      That would cost me a lot of money.

  • @miroorozco4810
    @miroorozco4810 4 роки тому

    kinda cool that all these things came to over the 1 year i've been riding.

  • @michaelcallisto
    @michaelcallisto 3 роки тому +3

    Starting my motorcycle lessons this Sunday! :D

    • @mightyakkylex
      @mightyakkylex 2 роки тому

      How did it go? Are you riding anything atm?

    • @michaelcallisto
      @michaelcallisto 2 роки тому +1

      @@mightyakkylex They were great. I got an R3

    • @mightyakkylex
      @mightyakkylex 2 роки тому

      @@michaelcallisto nice! Have fun and stay safe out there 😁

  • @bigal6684
    @bigal6684 4 роки тому +4

    Yammie, I've been riding for 40 years and I can tell you a noobie rider does not need to be dangling off the side of the machine like Rossi! Baby steps, children, baby steps! Get smooth before you go actin' all crazy!

    • @A6Legit
      @A6Legit 4 роки тому

      Alan Roehlich lol but i wanna rossi

    • @benmiller6599
      @benmiller6599 4 роки тому +1

      But yam didn't make this video for noobs. It's clearly titled INTERMEDIATE

    • @edwardm9227
      @edwardm9227 4 роки тому

      I thought he was a newbie, bike he rides, you tube name?

    • @fabianmckenna8197
      @fabianmckenna8197 4 роки тому

      This was aimed at intermediate riders.

  • @robertartigue5541
    @robertartigue5541 4 роки тому +1

    Love you Papa Yam :)

  • @brianglendenning1632
    @brianglendenning1632 3 роки тому

    The tip re brake technique is interesting. I have tried to use the fore and middle finger technique, but prefer to use the other three fingers because I am a long term (27 years) racing cyclist and the lose are the fingers I use on my race bicycles, so my right hand is used to braking with those fingers due to the design of brake lever and hoods. The control I have is much better. The fore + middle finger alternate works ok but feels awkward, like throwing a ball with my left hand (I am right dominant).

  • @NichRinja
    @NichRinja 4 роки тому

    City Park Road is looking good. Camping at Emma Long park this weekend (the end of that road)

  • @JanFieber
    @JanFieber 4 роки тому +9

    Supreme content my dude, been watching your stuff for years now - always consistent

  • @TorsteinTheFallen
    @TorsteinTheFallen 3 роки тому

    great video

  • @SirLoinofBeef235
    @SirLoinofBeef235 4 роки тому

    Hanging off the bike, sliding butt across the seat is a lot smoother in leather race pants than jeans.
    Picked up plastic knee guards to top off the boots when not wearing the leathers. Just seemed natural from my motocross days.
    I tend to be a slacker squid when it comes to the cruiser, but never on the mt

  • @mattf2535
    @mattf2535 3 роки тому

    I personally use my middle & ring fingers to brake while fine manipulating the throttle when needed with index, thumb, & pinkie fingers.

  • @VK-pk8uz
    @VK-pk8uz 3 роки тому +1

    Neutral at lights is simply bad practice, but anyone who actually rides knows why we do it at times.

    • @MK-sk2mi
      @MK-sk2mi 3 роки тому

      Arthritis...

    • @s1krrpilot
      @s1krrpilot 3 роки тому

      bad back (military vests)

  • @botdingo
    @botdingo 4 роки тому

    Yammie out here on the 2222, I hope I see you on the road out here one day man

  • @mattbowman3641
    @mattbowman3641 3 роки тому +1

    Hanging off the bike definitely improves safety 10 fold especially in the wet

  • @joejoe1738
    @joejoe1738 4 роки тому

    Gracias Pinche Yammie 🍠!! Good video bro

  • @kotori1033
    @kotori1033 4 роки тому

    I am a renew rider you have helped me some some

  • @xperiastevesony8692
    @xperiastevesony8692 3 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @talilkr5238
    @talilkr5238 3 роки тому +1

    I also have ulnar side wrist injury on the right hand for over 3 years😁 , it's difficult riding like this. Gotta hold the throttle like an egg😁

  • @erinsable
    @erinsable Рік тому

    i like your tap brake bfor dwnshift to warn u slowin good one

  • @matthewsnook2774
    @matthewsnook2774 4 роки тому +8

    Happy to announce that I just bought my first bike! A z400! Thanks for the vids Papa yam!

    • @swarnamverma7808
      @swarnamverma7808 4 роки тому

      Ride safe brother and congratulations that's a sweet kawasexy😉 .

    • @wouter1179
      @wouter1179 4 роки тому

      Z Fammmm ! :))

    • @masterchief8646
      @masterchief8646 4 роки тому

      Ride safe bro u are now part of a great family🙌🏻

    • @NickVetter
      @NickVetter 4 роки тому

      Bought my naked bike about 2 and a half weeks ago

    • @ericlunger8090
      @ericlunger8090 4 роки тому

      Love the z400. Great bike to learn or relearn on.

  • @chrisnoname3829
    @chrisnoname3829 2 роки тому

    Yes going to neutral at a light is nice but when a car not paying attention to you comes flying up from behind you'll wish you were still in gear to get out the way

  • @KrazEKing
    @KrazEKing 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @cameronsterling3446
    @cameronsterling3446 2 роки тому

    good list

  • @nobbystyles4807
    @nobbystyles4807 2 роки тому

    i use the non moving end of the bar / throttle to temper my throttle input. it looks a bit whack but i get real smooth roll on.

  • @jhaedyngibbs7014
    @jhaedyngibbs7014 4 роки тому +12

    Yammie you make the best content man, literally just recently started riding and already have so much knowledge

    • @wouter1179
      @wouter1179 4 роки тому +1

      Go watch motojitsu on youtube !

    • @daniel191668
      @daniel191668 4 роки тому

      Agree with the other fella, go watch motojitsu! Helped me A LOT!
      I've learned a lot from motojitsu this yammie dude and from blockhead!

  • @deedawgz1
    @deedawgz1 4 роки тому

    Hey Yammie love the vids. Keep up the good work! I wanted to know how do you mount your gopro to the chin of your helmet? If you don’t mind me asking

  • @wearemoto9717
    @wearemoto9717 3 роки тому

    Always sit in 1st at lights and keep your witts about you! If someone ain’t stopping behind you’re ready to boost.. don’t be lazy

  • @irgamer1072
    @irgamer1072 4 роки тому

    Hey yo i love your channel please make some videos about grom motorcycles... cause idont know shit about it and i think many people dont know

  • @josephweston6983
    @josephweston6983 4 роки тому +1

    Love all the helpful info. Although I find that some of this is harder to translate to a cruiser style. As far as cornering and leaning. I cant tell you how much i scrape my footrest when turning. Any advise on cruiser riders with these tips? would love to see you do a vid on it. Hell I'd love to see you get a more sporty Harley my dude. Street Bob or something of that nature. All hail the Papa Yamm

    • @DanDanTheFireman
      @DanDanTheFireman 4 роки тому +2

      I have a video on my channel about leaning with cruisers, but don't want to take away from Yammie. Upper body position plays a huge role in keeping the bike upright, while still making the turn. That way you don't scrape floorboards and pegs.

    • @Eros861
      @Eros861 4 роки тому

      DanDanTheFireman what‘s the video called? Didn‘t find it in your huge video library 😅

  • @MrPhoenixPhotography
    @MrPhoenixPhotography 3 роки тому

    I too use 2 fingers on the front brake, in the MSF they corrected me to use 4. After almost looping the bike, my instructor told me to go back to 2.

  • @naveensonnad7939
    @naveensonnad7939 3 роки тому

    Make more of these intermediate ones please... ty

  • @CR47Ycam
    @CR47Ycam 4 роки тому

    After my cbt my mum followed me around on a ride and she picked up on the fact I slowed down but she noticed no lights showed. Thanks for the tip!

    • @josiahm6690
      @josiahm6690 3 роки тому +1

      Lol my wife said the same thing following me for the first time (at night) and I wasn't thinking about it at the time, but it makes sense now that she said that because I wasn't even using my brakes when she noticed it 😅

  • @NoodleZA
    @NoodleZA 4 роки тому +1

    Best way to explain how hard to hold the throttle. Picture you are running a relay race with a potato chip. Your grip on the throttle should be the same so that the chip does not leave your hand, or break under pressure. :)

  • @longschlong1594
    @longschlong1594 3 роки тому

    I do put my bike into neutral when stopped, that way I don’t cramp up my hand! Also, I don’t understand why people are so mad at what he said, it’s true!