30÷ year's riding Take it easy near junctions. Look were tyres are pointing NOT where driver is looking. If your shadow is in front of you your invisible! If you get mad don't take it out on the bike. Stay in control of your self to stay in control of the bike. A moment of madness is not worth the rest of your life. Ride as slow as possible not as fast as possible it's a lot harder than going fast. You will learn more as well. Better to be late than never get there. Enjoy the ride ✌
I've been riding for about 14 years now. The riding isn't dangerous, it depends fully on the capabilities of the driver and the twatwaffles who use their phones while driving cars. Maintain a defensive driving style and keep your head on a swivel. Always expect some dumbass to do something stupid and you'll be fine.
Yeah, I think you have to be passionate about defensive riding. You have to enjoy thinking about and practicing defensive riding strategy. If you don't enjoy that aspect of riding, then you probably shouldn't be riding.
Well said. I don't think it would be easy to come up with any accurate numbers for motorcycles because many ride safe and many do not. The reckless ones mess up the numbers for safer ones. I agree it's the rider that makes it safe or unsafe for the most part. It's common sense. I started combining hand signals with my turn signals for left turns. I was turning left the other day in traffic and thought, "are my turn signals working? I don't know for sure, and my life depends on it right now. I have to hold my arm down a bit so I can still see the mirror. It might look dorky, but I don't care.
Been riding for 11 years had a couple low sides and in October 2021 got rear ended by a jag and rolled off to the side had a bruised elbow but was absolutely fine, a week later i was doing 65- 70km on a 2 way road and a lady didn't see me and pulled across the road to get into her drive way she was probably doing around 40km at the time. bike went thru the front of her car and crushed my leg and ankle shattering all the bones and then got thrown about 7 meteres into a gutter. 23 Broken bones and a some fractures, collapsed lung, massive blood loss, amnesia. took me a year to be able to walk without any assistance and about 8 months to be able to use my right hand and arm to be able to pick up more than a bottle of milk. you could do everything right but it takes 1 negligent driver to wipe you out.
ALWAYS expect the other driver to, not see you, to pull out in front of you, to veer into your lane and for oncoming traffic to turn directly across in front of you. Traffic signals and stop signs are not impenetrable gates, so be prepared for the other drivers to not follow them at all. Expect animals, children and other vehicles to suddenly appear out of "nowhere" in your path ahead. Slow down for the road conditions and for when you can't see far enough ahead to avoid the unforeseen obstacles or to fully stop if you have to. Drive Safe... 🙂
I have been riding fir 60 years with 55 of that on the road. So far, never had a close call, thankfully. On the issue with cars and trucks, I have a rule that every car and truck will try to kill me. So, do everything in. you power to stay away from them. If we get boxed in or need to get away from others, when needed be agresive, get on the power, within reason and get to an open saver spot. Every day I watch other rider cruise along as if there is nothing around them, riding in blind spots for miles etc. Be safe out there and watch everything around you including what is in the mirror. Be safe ride for 70 years.
Thank you for your comment! I hope that people read this comment and others like it so that they can see that safe, smart riders are not part of the scary misleading statistics we constantly hear about.
Riding a Motorcycle is as safe as being in your Mothers womb. It's the un scheduled meetings with the ground, telephone poles, tree's, cars, guard rails, etc. that are the problem.
brother shattered his ankle riding a motorcycle... he had been in a few instances prior to where I would argue they were not his fault and he had a new exhaust paid for because of it.. but the shattered ankle was because he decided to try and wheelie an 800cc Honda Shadow. Be smart.
@@themotonoobusa9710 nope, he is crippled for life. When I say shattered, I mean shattered. 6 steel rods something like 20 pins and they effectively shaved off w/e bone there was of his ankle.
First, Assume everyone does not see you. Second, even if you have the right of way, let them go first if they are aggressive. Third, never ride in blind spots, if you find yourself in one get out as soon as it is safe. Forth, never ride in the middle lane, I always ride in the outside lane or inside lane. This is because if there is an issue I can pull off to the side of the road easily. I am always a few feet from the side of the road when riding on the highway. Also if someone does not see you, you can again pull off to the side of the road with no ongoing traffic. If you find yourself getting over confident(AND YOU WILL) try and back off a bit and remind yourself that you are riding stupid and need to stop and ride smart! Always and I mean it Always look for escape paths when riding. Always look for asshole drivers and stay away from them. Do not go faster than the flow of traffic. Do not try and do stunts, do not show off to some hot chick in a car, because it will most likely turn her off more than if you drove smart. the number one thing to do is DRIVE SMART.... Drive smart so you can enjoy riding a motorcycle as you get older. Drive smart so you can enjoy how awesome riding a motorcycle is on a beautiful day and with nothing to do..... You are in control of about 80% or more of what can go wrong on a motorcycle!!!! For that 20% wear gear and keep driving smart!
my brother in law died May 3rd from a motorcycle accident with a 17 year old girl. She was in a car and was able to leave the crash completely uninjured and he tragically died on impact. This has been one of the worst months of my life but truly this event made me rethink my passion and love for motorcycling. I've known multiple riders who died as well but happening this close to home really hit me harder than usual.
The Missenden Flyer did a video on this a couple of years ago. Statistically speaking, you're about fifty times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident on a motorcycle per vehicle mile than in a car. Young riders, inexperienced riders, and those that are travelling at very high speed are particularly at risk.
If you watch crash compilation videos such as Moto Stars or Moto Madness, it's rare to see a crash or near miss that wasn't avoidable and usually easily avoidable. One major theme is riding too fast for the conditions. That includes speeding in traffic and riding too fast for the rider's skill level.
30÷ year's riding
Take it easy near junctions.
Look were tyres are pointing NOT where driver is looking.
If your shadow is in front of you your invisible!
If you get mad don't take it out on the bike. Stay in control of your self to stay in control of the bike.
A moment of madness is not worth the rest of your life.
Ride as slow as possible not as fast as possible it's a lot harder than going fast. You will learn more as well.
Better to be late than never get there.
Enjoy the ride ✌
Solid advice! It's great to hear from veteran riders! Thanks
@@themotonoobusa9710 there is a book think it mybe on line
A twist of the wrist
Great advice
I've been riding for about 14 years now. The riding isn't dangerous, it depends fully on the capabilities of the driver and the twatwaffles who use their phones while driving cars. Maintain a defensive driving style and keep your head on a swivel. Always expect some dumbass to do something stupid and you'll be fine.
Agreed! thanks!
Yeah, I think you have to be passionate about defensive riding. You have to enjoy thinking about and practicing defensive riding strategy. If you don't enjoy that aspect of riding, then you probably shouldn't be riding.
@@dgphi I'm new to riding and that is what it is all about for me!
@@themotonoobusa9710 Good to hear! 👍
Well said. I don't think it would be easy to come up with any accurate numbers for motorcycles because many ride safe and many do not. The reckless ones mess up the numbers for safer ones.
I agree it's the rider that makes it safe or unsafe for the most part. It's common sense. I started combining hand signals with my turn signals for left turns. I was turning left the other day in traffic and thought, "are my turn signals working? I don't know for sure, and my life depends on it right now. I have to hold my arm down a bit so I can still see the mirror. It might look dorky, but I don't care.
I am still working on turning off the turn signal after the turn😂
Been riding for 11 years had a couple low sides and in October 2021 got rear ended by a jag and rolled off to the side had a bruised elbow but was absolutely fine, a week later i was doing 65- 70km on a 2 way road and a lady didn't see me and pulled across the road to get into her drive way she was probably doing around 40km at the time. bike went thru the front of her car and crushed my leg and ankle shattering all the bones and then got thrown about 7 meteres into a gutter. 23 Broken bones and a some fractures, collapsed lung, massive blood loss, amnesia. took me a year to be able to walk without any assistance and about 8 months to be able to use my right hand and arm to be able to pick up more than a bottle of milk. you could do everything right but it takes 1 negligent driver to wipe you out.
Thanks for making this type of video.
The pleasure is mine! Thanks for watching!
ALWAYS expect the other driver to, not see you, to pull out in front of you, to veer into your lane and for oncoming traffic to turn directly across in front of you. Traffic signals and stop signs are not impenetrable gates, so be prepared for the other drivers to not follow them at all. Expect animals, children and other vehicles to suddenly appear out of "nowhere" in your path ahead. Slow down for the road conditions and for when you can't see far enough ahead to avoid the unforeseen obstacles or to fully stop if you have to. Drive Safe... 🙂
That's exactly what I learned and what I practice doing when I am out there! Thanks for the comment!
I have been riding fir 60 years with 55 of that on the road. So far, never had a close call, thankfully. On the issue with cars and trucks, I have a rule that every car and truck will try to kill me. So, do everything in. you power to stay away from them. If we get boxed in or need to get away from others, when needed be agresive, get on the power, within reason and get to an open saver spot. Every day I watch other rider cruise along as if there is nothing around them, riding in blind spots for miles etc. Be safe out there and watch everything around you including what is in the mirror. Be safe ride for 70 years.
Thank you for your comment! I hope that people read this comment and others like it so that they can see that safe, smart riders are not part of the scary misleading statistics we constantly hear about.
Riding a Motorcycle is as safe as being in your Mothers womb. It's the un scheduled meetings with the ground, telephone poles, tree's, cars, guard rails, etc. that are the problem.
brother shattered his ankle riding a motorcycle... he had been in a few instances prior to where I would argue they were not his fault and he had a new exhaust paid for because of it.. but the shattered ankle was because he decided to try and wheelie an 800cc Honda Shadow. Be smart.
Hopefully he is better now and has learned from that mistake!? Thanks Adam!
@@themotonoobusa9710 nope, he is crippled for life. When I say shattered, I mean shattered. 6 steel rods something like 20 pins and they effectively shaved off w/e bone there was of his ankle.
That sucks.
First, Assume everyone does not see you. Second, even if you have the right of way, let them go first if they are aggressive. Third, never ride in blind spots, if you find yourself in one get out as soon as it is safe. Forth, never ride in the middle lane, I always ride in the outside lane or inside lane. This is because if there is an issue I can pull off to the side of the road easily. I am always a few feet from the side of the road when riding on the highway. Also if someone does not see you, you can again pull off to the side of the road with no ongoing traffic.
If you find yourself getting over confident(AND YOU WILL) try and back off a bit and remind yourself that you are riding stupid and need to stop and ride smart! Always and I mean it Always look for escape paths when riding. Always look for asshole drivers and stay away from them. Do not go faster than the flow of traffic. Do not try and do stunts, do not show off to some hot chick in a car, because it will most likely turn her off more than if you drove smart. the number one thing to do is DRIVE SMART.... Drive smart so you can enjoy riding a motorcycle as you get older. Drive smart so you can enjoy how awesome riding a motorcycle is on a beautiful day and with nothing to do..... You are in control of about 80% or more of what can go wrong on a motorcycle!!!! For that 20% wear gear and keep driving smart!
my brother in law died May 3rd from a motorcycle accident with a 17 year old girl. She was in a car and was able to leave the crash completely uninjured and he tragically died on impact. This has been one of the worst months of my life but truly this event made me rethink my passion and love for motorcycling. I've known multiple riders who died as well but happening this close to home really hit me harder than usual.
I am truly sorry for your loss. We all have to weigh our passion vs risk. Take care🙏
The Missenden Flyer did a video on this a couple of years ago. Statistically speaking, you're about fifty times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident on a motorcycle per vehicle mile than in a car. Young riders, inexperienced riders, and those that are travelling at very high speed are particularly at risk.
Thanks for the comment Marty, and I agree with those stats.
80% might be a little high, I don't know?
I thought it might be a little low?
If you watch crash compilation videos such as Moto Stars or Moto Madness, it's rare to see a crash or near miss that wasn't avoidable and usually easily avoidable. One major theme is riding too fast for the conditions. That includes speeding in traffic and riding too fast for the rider's skill level.
@@dgphi I watch both of those and I agree!