3 Reasons I Don't Commute On My Motorcycle Anymore
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Hey guys and gals, I get asked this question quite a bit and I wanted to give you my experiences with commuting on a motorcycle. This isn't a video to tell you that you SHOULDN'T commute, this is just MY experience and opinion on the subject. I know there are pros and cons to commuting on a bike, but for me personally the cons outweigh the pros. Thanks for watching! =)
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What’s your take on the subject? 🚦 🏍
You made the best point on the fact that commuter traffic is the most dangerous traffic to ride in. Not only in high numbers but often those cager drivers are tired or on their devices working before they get to work or getting on social media before going into work. Same when they finish, people often still working on the way home on devices or jumping on them again after a shift.
Oh and everyone is in a hurry! Lethal conditions to be filtering in. Stay safe Salt 👍
I live in an urban West Virginia area, traffic is fairly heavy in the mornings during the commute but due to the amount of riders in WV most drivers are fairly aware of motorcycle riders. I ride a 1600 mean streak so most people hear me before they see me which is always a plus. I went from a Z8 to the mean streak mainly for comfort for highway riding. I always wear my gear. Jacket, helmet, gloves, and boots. Most of my pants are FR for my job and hold up a lot better than standard denim. I personally enjoy the commute, my lunch goes in my backpack when I pack it, and where I park at work is a gated lot so no issues with theft. Who the hell would want to steal a 750lb bike 😂. Anyway, I normally use my bike to commute 2-3 days a week to work just to keep the mileage down on my car and to get that nice wing thru the beard feel that wakes you up at 6:30am. Only issue I have is the wildlife here in WV. Deer are a huge issue, even on the highway so you always have to keep your head on a swivel so safety is always a top priority for me.
I had a 75 mph accident right after school omw home when a car hit me
I agree with it being more difficult to commute a bit due to cargo, I got a slimmer fabric cooler(instead of hard plastic) and took to work that way. In Cali weather is ok hah It’s is a little more dangerous but when my commute homes goes from 35min to 1.5hrs in traffic with a car.. the bike helps a lot lol
#4 for me. Arizona summer heat. Lol
You guys are some weekend warriors. I jump out of bed at 5am like a kid on Christmas & crank her right up! Gear, lunch & all .
Yep
The bike is the only reason I wanna get up and go to work 😅
Exactly!
@@z650_jonah5 I intentionally go wrong ways to my office so I can ride my Ktm Duke more everyday. Hahaha
Same. Can’t get enough.
1. Weather unpredictable
2. Storage
3. Convenience
4. Associated negativity
5. Karen
Karen should be #1 😂
#5 lol
@@samsonthomas5056 🤣🤣😜
#1 should be #5.
Riding my bike to work makes me want to go to work. Fun coming and going, not in between.
Same here.
Exactly. I also occasionally go for a short ride during lunch.
That is a fantastic point lol. There's a lady that gauges the weather based on me riding my bike to work or not lol
@@hfr8343 Why not just ride in the rain in order to confuse her.
@@illuforce lmao😂
I wear a backpack with a change of clothes/underclothes in case I get soaked, lunch, 2-3 water bottles and a couple tools. Kinda heavy but hey, I work better when I ride my bike.
I agree with that last one
To each their own. I commute year round and have for years. I can't disagree with your points and understand those that won't or can't. To me riding is a big part of my mental health and I feel better riding then driving even on bad days. I've also commuted on bicycle up to 15 miles each way for years and the hassles are the same. I guess I got used to it. I've found it's nice to have a cheaper smaller second bike or scooter for commuting on instead of my nicer bike. You can't be to proud to do that though, and many are.
agreed! If I were to commute again I think I'd either go with a cruiser (honda shadow) or an enduro like the crf250 or something of that sort that would be good on gas and not get me into too much trouble on the highway haha
I ride my bike to work & my work hours are flexible, The only prob is I never end up going straight to work & back home 🤪
Here is a different perspective... I love the daily 2 hrs of commute (including winter riding) and lane splitting adventures. For spirited stuff, I go to the track - doing twisties and touring seems really boring (and unsafe) after that. Commuting is kind of a guilty pleasure, something is always happening (there is always a fool in a family sedan or hot hatch trying to race you :D) and you have to think at least 1-2 steps in advance. It's the best training for defensive riding, and I still can have a lot of fun on my MT-09. I always ride in full gear with a Kriega backpack and change at the workplace (I keep the bulkier clothing under my desk). On a hot or wet day my gear has plenty of time to dry. My bike is fully insured and I lock the front and rear... Wouldn't give up commuting for anything else, TBH.
Szlejer I been looking at different locks to buy for my rear and front. What set up do you have? Incase it helps i got a 750cc gsxr
@@anthonycruz7839 Front: Abus 68 disc lock (probably the toughest disc lock around), Rear: Abus Granit motorcycle padlock going through the rear sprocket and drive chain. Make measurements before buying.
You ride in snow?
You are right about convenience, I just want to put my stuff in my car and go! Haha! I ride to work and all over town. I personally think danger is anywhere you ride, just more risk riding in town. Almost to 100k! 🙌
1 is suuuuch a pathetic excuse. I ride my bike to work, wearing full gear, taking my lunch (how much lunch do you need that it wont fit on a bike?!?!), laptop, other work stuff, clothes. Kriega US-10 waterproof tail bag for the laptop and work stuff, backpack for lunch and shoes. If you don't want to carry a backpack then get a US-20 which will fit everything.
I carry 4-5 waters and I eat a lot 😂 plus commuting just isn’t enjoyable for me 🤷🏻♂️
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Try to take some detours and it might be funny.
Yeah it get boring riding everyday, i enjoy just jumping on my bike and just go crusing
I still commute even as a learner. I just put everything in my backpack. I dont care what people or coworkers think.
If your worried about it being dangerous then just dont have a bike lol
I must admit I live like a 15 minute walk from work, and obviously that is cut down massively when riding, but it definitely depends on the mood. If I do ride though, I can almost guarantee I'll found at least one driver who'll make me curse! *shakes head* haha
These are all good reasons. The convenience is probably a biggie for me. Getting ready for a ride is a little big of a chore. But hey, I’m retired living in California on the coast. No complaints. 🏍💙👊🏽
You need a different bike, commuting is not the problem
For me the worst part of commuting is that I'm always wearing the same few things all the time. It's more of a fashionable lady problem, but sometimes I love when it rains and I don't ride to work because then I get to wear something fun!
I feel ya wearing the same few things. As a dude, I was wearing the same cargo joggers and hoodies each day in the humid midwest heat lol
Exactly why I don't ride to work, convenience, lol. Have to wake up earlier, just to pull my bike out and put all my gear on. Especially being a diesel mechanic I don't want to put my helmet on after getting oily and greasy all day.
Commuting on a bike is worth it for me. I live in California and since we can lane split, any amount of time I spend putting on gear is easily saved from less time in traffic. Easily worth it for me.
I just bought a tail bag and the tail bag just replaces my lunch box. It takes like 15 qseconds to secure the tail bag to my bike.
Nah fr bro! I love commuting on my bike. I hated always taking my car being stuck in traffic and just the fumes of the car. On my bike I’m alive, I feel the cold if it’s cold I feel the hot if it’s hot and just feeling free to zoom wherever ! Commuting on my bike always mane
Shit y'all in the comments treating this dude like he can't have different preferences or something. I love riding to work. This guy doesn't. It's just personal preference.
I myself only had a motorcycle as my primary form of transportation for about 2-3 years. Looking back it was AWFUL. 1 I live in Texas so from May-September you are getting cooked riding. 2 when I finally made it to work I’d smell like gas. I work in corporate so this wasn’t a good look. Also communicating in dress shoes just wasn’t cool. Shifter messed up my shoes man lol. 3 Someone hit me almost everyday. 4 daily task like grocery shopping was a pain. I had to put groceries on my handle bars and balancing was a mother lol. Overall it made riding less enjoyable and more of a task. Now having a truck and bike. I love it so much more! Hope you hit 100K soon nan congrats.
Agree 100% almost got into a accident in NYC going 80 mph on a highway when some altima thought it would be a good idea to merge into my lane with me in it, I just thank god I had ABS and didn't panic. After that I saved up and got me a 2005 infiniti G35 for commuting, and now I solely ride my motorcycle for fun, instead of commuting. Stay safe salt!
It's danger to drive in NY. New yorker don't know how to drive at all
I commute to work on my ninja 650,
Damn I was gonna buy that n ended up with gixxer 750 😁
Same with the 650. 30 minutes each way, turns into 20 min if I'm feeling froggy, and more than an hour when I want to take the scenic route. Lol
A M haha 😂 are u a bullshit Artist 👨🎤 or what 😅ninja 650
Is the 650 good for commuting? How’s the mpg
Square tires mainly just riding straight.. not using it's full potential.
Ain't too fond of rain either so guess i'm more of a weekend warrior.
Riding the Bike is to get some rush or relaxation and for me that's gotta stay special for the few times a week or month that i can do so.
Ride safe.
Same as that. Motorbikes are a loved pastime not a convenient way of getting from A to B.
Its all about the journey for me.
The water looks so good,bike theft in Florida is good enough reason not to commute.Back in the early 80’s six of us would skip school for bike week,come down from Indiana and stay at an old dive hotel the owner would let us wheel are bikes into our rooms at nite for an extra 50$ for the week.All Japanese bikes so no oil leeks.Great video keep waiting for that 100k sub you deserve it.👍🏍
I figured you were from the Tampa area before you even said it! I knew that bridge looked familiar.
Traffic, sitting at a light in 100 degree weather in full gear, congested traffic, no curves, no speed, too many cops to have fun, idiot cagers, rain, slooow traffic, did I mention traffic sucks? Other than that it's awesome!
Since my town isn't really that big going about 6 or so minutes from the house isn't that bad and I only need to bring lunch and my job is fenced in so you can't really get through without an id or parking pass. Unless it suppose to rain that certain day or week then I take my truck
I agree with you 110%, anyone who disagrees obviously hasn’t done it.
I’ve comminuted to work a quite a few times and it got old and I decided I’ll never do it again unless my vehicle is in the shop and thats my only mode of transportation. You know what job I have and the hassle it brings to change into my uniform and gear and id have to do my hair too and put it in a bun. It easily takes me an extra 20 mins to leave the house and I have a cruiser. I hate having to change at work cause by the time I’m done I’m all hot and sweaty before I even start my shift. It’s easy for people to ride their bike to and from work when they can wear jeans and a polo or T-shirt but for me it isn’t feasible. It’s just a hassle and that’s when I hate riding my bike. Idk how you commuted on a sports bike for 2 years.
The weather is a big one too. It’s always raining in Florida. I don’t like to ride in the rain. It isn’t safe and drivers act like they’ve never driven in a rain storm before and are horrible.
I don't disagree with the points made, but have done it for 50k miles and still do by choice. To each their own. Riding is partly a mental well being thing for me and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for me. I understand those that don't though.
I'm a occasional commuter . For me its a good in between. Some days I just want to ride the bike to work vs the car. I live in a rural small town so traffic is very low. Crime is very low were I live and combining that I work a day shift and I can park the bike in front of my workplace - well theft potential is low.
Nah, 5 min from work. And like you said it’s an inconvenience anyway. Keep on keeping on! Oh and where is Heather lol!
Thats bad traffic? I learned to ride commuting in S. Florida. Thats a piece of cake! The only time I dont commute is when we have really bad rain and wind.
Just the view u got there I would ride every day too see that!
Hey bud really enjoy the information.
I totally agree on the subject. 👍
I ride all year round unless there is snow or black ice on the ground. I always bring a backpack with me, and can fit my bike cover, a jacket, and even riding pants all in it when it's over 80 degrees. Helmet, gloves, and boots are a must. Lock your tire up with a disc brake lock, cover it, and that's all it takes to keep your bike safe. Screw everyone else, ride til you die. Why else did you get a bike if you're not gonna ride it whenever you can? And if rain scares you, you must be the Wicked Witch of the West or something... just silly
I found that the process of suiting up before a ride to work every day was the number one factor if I would ride or drive.
Most of my riding is commuting. I used to have a sport bike and commuting on it was a pain. Now, I have a sport tourer, which has made commuting much more pleasurable. I also take my lunch in to work and I have hard bags to put it in. You have to have the bike that meets your needs. I live in Albuquerque which makes commuting always an adventure. I keep my gear by my bike and wear moto jeans in to work. So, it doesn't take me much time to get on my bike and go.
I love riding my bike to work. I only bring my car if I have to. I live alone and don't need to be reminded of that by driving a Suburban to and from. Not to mention 12 bucks vs 65 bucks in gas fill ups.
15 minutes slower to leave the house but 30 minutes quicker to get to work
Your commute to work looks like the old game Cruisin' USA
I ride to work sometimes 1 at most 2 days a week weather permitting. Those days I will go out with buddies to lunch. Works for me I'm a mechanic so I have everything i need at work.
Hey I commute on a 650 right now too! I agree with all the points, like I would much rather commute in Europe where drivers are much better, streets are mostly safer and drivers respect bikes. Ride safe!
Thanks man, you too!
I just dont get why the hell cars dont pull off the road when im on them lmao
Where do you live? It’s beautiful. I just moved to Jacksonville
Theres always some jackass in a car cutting you off without looking such as pulling in a parking lot cutting you off from the wrong lane. Until you get road rash because of somebody else in a car. then it makes sense .your just meat bags and water concrete wins.. none of these young kids know how to think, let alone drive.
I ride to work as much as possible, not in the rain though. Maybe it's different here because we don't get to ride year round. Also no stop lights on my 20 minute commute. My first walk around video is up.
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Here's another perspective....I ride CBR 1000 Double R on my daily commute. I prep for my daily commute , my igloo backpack/Helmet (Lid)/gloves/steel toes boots and I begin my ride into work. I don't wear a jacket currently, but wear a vest and with this triple digital (100 +) weather , I'll fry like an egg!!!! The weather in Texas is so unpredictable. Rain is not in the forecast but it doesn't mean it won't.....Sfe2e!!!!! The Pros for my ride into work is, therapy....therapeutic ride to and from, helps me unwind after a hard day.
Florida Is So Beautiful！
Of course you dont find it convenient. Youre riding a sport bike
I’ve ridden sport bikes, dual sports, standard, supermoto, sport touring, and cruisers, my statement still stands lol
How about if the weather is really hot?
I live in Dubai and the weather here in summer would reach 35° to 45°.
So, if I'm commuting daily for about 2 hours going and back to the office, would riding a bike will be a good idea?
I think it really depends where you live. In Southern California the weather is great year around, with very little rain overall. I've been using a motorcycle for commuting 12 years. In other states it can be inconvenient with snow, rain and other weather factors, but 7 years here in Southern Cal it's great. Also with lane splitting and traffic, you save a lot of time. Car time from my house to work with traffic is 1 hour 45 mins, on my bike it's usually 30-35 mins. It doesn't really get too hot usually here or too cold so not too much sweating going on in full gear. When I lived in PA it rained and snowed a lot, so definitely not the best for commuting much.
Does it really cut down on time?? That much? New California rider..
@@rubensierra1542 It does for me. Now if your commute is shorter and you save 5 or ten mins, it's still a time saver except for the time it takes you to put on and take off your gear.
HellsServant23 I’ll be commuting like 75 miles 1 way 🤦🏻♂️
@@rubensierra1542 Ride safely out there!🙂
HellsServant23 will do
I commute an hour each way mostly highway to work isn’t to bad I leave at 5am... on my way home I feel like I’m dodging nut jobs in oversized trucks over compensating for something most often then not in Ohio. And I’m an construction worker lol I’m used to large machinery
Commiefornia weather is pretty predictable, 0% chance rain 95% of the time. At least where i live.
The benefit to motorcycles is they are easier to park they can get through traffic jams and they can squeeze through where cars would be stuck. The only problem is people are impatient while commuting so someone could easily sideswipe you or run right into you. Any collision even very slow can cause serious injuries since you fall down.
I've probably seen you ride around Hillco. not many people riding motorcycles for the exact reasons you said. Shame really because everything is so far apart around here.
Yeah very true. I don't ride in the city much tbh
I have a Ventura rack and bike bag to take my lunch etc to work everyday. I only live 10 minutes from work !!
I used to commute to work on my ninja 636 during the winter. Fortunately it was only 2 miles. Hey was road were u on in this video?
I have been lucky to have a car for work.
Bikes are my happy time I wouldn't want to lose that by having a punishing daily commute on one.
Its all about the journey isn't guys? Not the destination.
Love to ride to work but it's all mostly back roads and living in the north it's not 90 degrees everyday. So yeah, everyone has a different situation. Plus don't get to ride that much otherwise. Good topic though.
I love riding in the rain hail or snow, commutting for me can at time be super annoying with all the lemon head drivers here in New Zealand. And i also WONT ride without gear that in itself can be a headache but when you in love you will do almost anything. Also when is Heather gonna start a channel with horse riding and stuff, i get its a time consuming thing but be awesome to have her on a channel as my gf loves her ways and also has scoliosis so has a little in common.
Just bought my first bike,2014 gsxr 1000 special edition 10k miles.im a welder and drive a welding rig that gets 11 miles per gallon and sometimes I have to work in the shop and mig weld so I don't need my rig,the bike costs me 7 dollars a day to commute 2hrs and the rig costs about 40,I absolutely love riding it to work and have only gotten to about 4 times so far,I enjoy the interstate more,the back roads are hard to use the power on just feel like I'm lugging it the whole time,I will admit tho,the highway is dangerous for sure so I just give it my full attention 100 percent of the time,i hate the thought of racking up miles on my bike...but hey is what It is right
Oh and yeah I just pack a lunch in my back pack,I leave my welding hood and leathers at work the day before I know the weather is gonna allow me to ride the next day,and our shop is off the beaten path so really don't have to worry about theft,i leave a change of clothes at work just encase
Is that the Courtney Campbell Causeway? Or is that Gandy?
I live right outside of Tampa, where are you guys at? May see you out sometime
The only thing that i use for riding is some sunglasses.
I really don’t care for the word squid in the sense of not worrying gear everyone can’t afford 1000 dollar race suits
well that's true, in FL we have a different level of squid though, not ever wearing helmets. If you can afford a $2,000 + motorcycle you can afford a $200 helmet at the least imo
Oh yeah I totally get it about the preparation to go out riding. Getting all the gear on, taking off the tarp and lock, warming up the engine... From the moment I decide to get out, it's at least 20 minutes before I start rolling.
Some days i ride to work which is like 5 minute away from where i live
So you cant afford an OGIO no drag backpack for 200$ that will easily fit all your lunch plus shoes etc
Short rst tractech boots for daily trips,knee high for racing on weekends
Sounds like somebody is getting old and soft 😂😂
Old yes, Soft... not so much *flexes* lmaooo xD
@@SALTxTHExWOUND hey mate
You do you brother👊👊
I was just fuckin with ya
Stay safe and love your vids man
I only commute to work on my cars in the shop I agree with you on everything in this video
When i wheeles the bike is on control of me 😁🤣
Hey how you record voice?
Sounds like you need an adv or cruiser bagger lol
Get you a Coleman backpack cooler
I don't ride my bike to work for all of the same reasons.
I commute when I can.. but I don’t get to take joys too often as I want either
Oh Tampa bay got it lol
Always some great video....keep up the good work
I ride to relax and have fun
Dude you're a cager now. You ride the majority of the time in a car 😢
Commuting just isn't fun for me, If I'm on a bike I want to be on the twisties, at the track, or doing wheelies, not sitting in traffic and weaving between cars lol
@@SALTxTHExWOUND I feel that man, it's hot af in florida. I live in orlando and i sweat omw to work everyday. All at the benefit of not having another car payment, but still, having a car would be nice for the extra hot, or rainy days 😂 ride safe man, if you're ever in orlando man post a vid about
What part of Florida is that it looks tropical
Most of Florida is tropical...
Congrats dude!! That’s so awesome!
Thanks!!
And not a wheelie to be had...
Yeah I don’t do them in public areas, not worth it.
Where was this filmed?
Interstate 275 Tampa
@@danielfarinaro4471 Sweet
Daniel was close, this is 60 (Courtney Campbell bridge) that connects Clearwater to Tampa 👍🏻
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Sweet
Commuting sucks, constantly burning threw tires, brakes and gas.....maybe if you live in a boring fly over state, but here on the East Coast, FORGET IT.......people will run you over and keep going, then IF you ride aggressive, the cops STILL target you anyways! It's a total joke here.
It really depends on where you live. We're on the west coast of FL and riding is definitely dangerous but you can still do it safely and have fun :)
SUB Ds bike lol
yep! haha